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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
The Banks Exit.

On Thursday evening the Esmeralda
County Bank closed its doors to open
no more, This institution began on
very small scale in the year 1880, and,
by the careful management Of its cash.
Ter, e. B. Cushman, grew, with the
increasing population of Columbus
Mining District and the patronage
bestowed upon it, into lucrative
business. The closing down of the
Northern Belle mine, the departure Of
many of the banks patrons and other
causes have necessitated its suspension.
1t does so, however, with balance
sheet showing no small amount held in
trust for many of its patrons, who can
obtain n full settlement immedia, ely
upon application. The absence of the
bank will cause an inconvenience for
a time, but like many other towns that
never had one. this will be relieved by
seeking exchange through other chan
nels.-Ihue Fissure.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
An Esmeralda Romance.

The telegraph brings the following
curious story relative to resident OF
this county. The party in question is
Eli Johnson, who lived in Aurora
some years ago. He the dispatch
says, "served as private in Company
6, First California Cavalry, during
the war Upon the close of the war
he heard that his wife, who resides in
Ohio, had died, and he returned to
California, From there he went to
Luning, Esmeralda County, Nevada,
where he now resides. Some time ago
he applied for a pension under the
Arrearages of Pensions law. The
Pension Office being rather slow in
the matter, he sent note to Repre-
sentative Cassidy, of Nevada, asking
him to hurry up his pension case.
Cassidy went to see the Commissioner
OF Pensions, as requested, and was sur
prised to find that the wife of Johnson,
supposing that he had died, had put
in an application for a pension
and anearages, amounting to about
$4,000. The woman now resides in
Henry County, Ohio. She has mar
ried a man named Sill, and in her
application only claimed a pension up
to the time she married second time.
Cassidy has written to johnson, telling
him how the ease stands and why it
was held back. He will also write to
Mrs Sill and tell her that johnson is
living, and allow them to settle the
matter any way they desire,' To
make the matter even more compli-
Gated, it should be stated that Mr.
johnson is now married and has q
wife and several children. Altogether
happy family, the head of which is
one of the best prospectors and work
ers in the calling of miner to be
found anywhere in the confines of
Esmeralda County.-7'Ve FsSure
Some idiots, probably to demon,
strate the vacancy of their skulls,
affect to disbelieve this story, suggest
ing the inference that Eli did wrong
knowingly. He was acting in good
faith, and is no more to blame than is
any other person who acts on errone.
Gus information.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Poor Old Joe.

There is an old story about a man
who, to save himself from starvation,
ate his dog. After finishing the meal,
his sense of satisfaction was almost
destroyed by the reflection, Poor
Towser how he would have enjoyed
these bones!" Although not parallel
case, one is reminded of this story by
the fate of that wicked old Chinaman,
Hon Ess, who is now serving round
term for selling liquor TO Indians.
While Old Black Joe was alive he
was sometimes obliged to eat at Hons
Indian boarding. house, and, not being
treated very well either by host or the
the other hoarders, he held most
bitter animosiiy toward Hon Ess. The
thought of how does mouth and eyes
would water with delight were he
only alive now to enjoy the misfor-
tune OF his enemy, seems almost to
add another To the many lost oppor.
,unities of wasted life.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06

find the fats at the bottom, whitish in
color and giving off a disagreeable
SMELL"
Lew Stoner has sold to Bob Melon.
aid his interest in the Rising Sun and
Silver Brick claims.
Thomas Warburton has been APP
pointed Postmaster of Belmont, vice J..
j, Griffith resigned.
&C. Smith has purchased the fire.
proof bank building in Candelaria and
is reftting it for the purposes of his
extensive business.
Charlie Ross Is reporter in the
British Parliament, and has been there
for years.-EG.
There is evidently a mistake some
where. He has been packing ties in
Glenbrook for the G. & L. T. F. & l..
Co. for the last two or three years.
1t is said that the key to the Aztec
hieroglyphics has been discovered. If
this is true the writings ON the rocks
near Fort Churchill will doubtless
soon be read, as they are almost
certainly Aztec, and we will have some
knowledge of the very long ago of
Nevada.
On Monday nearly all the men, boys
and dogs in Hawthorne turned out in
procession to escort an unruly steer to
his last lodging. house. During the
struggle for supremacy the animal
ffoundered for some time in the BULLE-
TIN skating pond, but, on account of
the low stage Of water, he was not
drowned.
The Bodie Free Press is exercised
about the comfort of the Indians: The
Piutes say the deep snow has driven
away all the game. Cottontails have
all emigrated to warmer climate
squaws cannot work the old dumps,
and therefore the bucks are without q
poker stake. But they still have
plenty to eat and keep fat, as usual.
DIR. j. F, SEanks has fitted up his
barber shop in elegant style and
devotes all the time he car spare from
repairing watches, to the improvement
of mems personal appearance. The
Doctor is one of the best tonsorial art.
lists in the State and can give better
satisfaction than anyone. Try him
once and you will surely call again
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
The Ceur De Alene Mines.

The following is taken from "The
Query Column of the San Francisco
CAL:
Please tell us U Where are the
C9ur de Alene mines situated? ca The
nearest railroad station or supply
town? (3 Best routes (4) Approx
mate cost of trip to the diggingsg We
want to so there and don't know how
to start. EIGuT or Us.
I'D In the northwestern corner of
Montana Territory, about thirty miles
from the British boundary line.
(2) Heron station, on the Northern
Pacific road, is said TO be the nearest
railroad point. 1t is about forty miles
from the mines. (3) You can go ria
Portland, or to Ogden, and take the
Utah Northern TO its junction with
the Northern Pacific, az The rail.
road fare is about 800.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
CORYVILLE GROUPINGS.

ing good progress.
A shoe-shop will probably soon be
opened in Coryville.
w. T. Neel is getting in fine lot of
ice for use next Summer.
Plenty of visitors still flock into
Coryyille on business intent.
Hawthorne merchants are shipping
large quantities of goods up The Canon
now.
The new Postofice adds greatly to
the architectural appearance OF the
town.
Several experts have of late been
looking at the Big Indian, and all pro-
nounce it very valuable property.
Penter & Co. last week brought up
big snow-plow to keep the road clear
between the Mount Cory mine and the
mill.
Mrs. E. w. Bennett, of Mason Val
ley, pulled the rope that opened the
Big Indian mill whistle for the first
time.
Although there has been consider
able snow and some pogonip, the
weather, on an average, has been very
agreeable.
A number of men are now kept busy
repairing the road down Squaw Creek
so that the quartz teams can make
regular trips.
There are very few mining camps
where there is as much genuine pros
pecting done as there is at present in
the vicinity of Coryville.
Mr.. Webster and number of
friends from Hawthorne came up
on Ground Hog day to look after bust
ness and shake hands all around.
There is some talk Of one of the
Hawthorne tigers coming up here for
| his health. The boys are looking for
him and will try and make his visit
| pleasant.
A horse in one of Pcnter & Co.'s
quartz teams fell last Saturday while
coming down from the ore chutes.
The wagon went over him, breaking
, his leg, and it was found necessary to
shoot him.
There is now plenty of snow in the
mountains, and we Coryville people
are rejoicing in sympathy with the
farmers who can see their way clear
to large crops of hay, oats, peas, beans
and barley. The Old song says:
"You nor nor no one knows
How oats, peas, beans and barley grows"
But we think that
60 You and and everyone know
About Winter rain and mountain snow
And how oats, peas, beans and barley grow"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06

On Sunday afternoon the wooden
ceiling near the stove pipe in The
Belleville Brewery saloon caught fire.
Fortunately it was at an hour when
the proprietor and several others were
about, the flames getting no start nor
doing any damage of consequence.
The origin of the little blaze is quite
ineXplicable, as there was but small
fire in the steve and the wood is nearly
four inches from the pipe where it
enters the ceiling.-IiNe FissMre.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06

Gentlemen" said the professor to
his medical students assembled in
clinic, Il have often pointed out to
you the remarkable tendency to con-
sumption of those who play upon, wind
instruments. In this case now before
us we have Il well marked development
of lung disease, and | was not sur
prised to find, on questioning the
patient, that he is IA member of brass
band. Now sir" continued the pro-
fessor, addressing the consumptive,
"will you please tell the gentlemen
what instrument you play on?" ~
blays der drum,h said the sick man.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Lyon County Items.

The following news items are from
the Lyon County Times of last Satur.
day:
Lizzie Campbell, eldest daughter of
j. J.. Campbell, is seriously i'll with
typhoid fever
The Woodwork mill will start
about the 10th inst, provided the
weather will permit.
Ward has been Dragging about her
poker games. A person can stir up
pretty good sized game at short notice
right in this little town.
Fasting from four to eight days,
with water and lemonade at intervals,
is the latest "sure cure" for rheuma.
tism.
1t is reported that the Como Eureka
Company has lot of machinery on
the way here, and that work on the
mine will be resumed as soon as a set
Element can be had with Superintend.
ent Symons.
1t is stated that Mr.. w. J. Spragg,
Of Mason Valley, and Mr.. Martin, of
the same place, will shortly begia
sinking artesian wells on their respect
i've ranches. Mr.. Nixon has taken the
contract for the work, and as he is an
experienced man at the business a
good job will doubtless be done.
This is new idea in the Valley and if
it proves success other wells will
probably be sunk, and there will then
be no more trouble about the scarcity
of water.
For some time past the affairs of the
Mount Como Company have been
somewhat mixed, but it is now under
stood that every thing has been settled,
and that more machinery will be put
in the mine and work resumed on an
extensive scale. Mr.. p. Bargion, Pres.
ident of the company, and Superintend-
ent Burns came up from San Francisco
this week and the Indebtedness of the
company has been settled by paying
| fifty cents on the dollar in coin and the
balance in stock. 1t was satisfactory
arrangement for all concerned as every
one has abundant faith in the mine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Jim StOckdale Is Wanted.

A. S. Stockdale, an attorney of Ash
land. Clay County, Ala, writes to learn
of the Whereabouts of his brother,
James S. Stockdale, who was last heard
from while. in Phoebe. His mother
has died, and the estate of his father
has not been settled since his death
1t is necessary to hear from Jim for
the settlement of the estate. If any
person knows where Jim is they will
confer favor on his relations by in
forming them of the fact He lived
in Hawthorne last Summer, and went
from here to Arizona.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06

Bertha Crowly, of Salt Lake, dream.'
cd three nights in succession that her
uncle in Texas was dead Then she
got letter from his lawyers telling
her that the old gentleman was sure
enough dead, and had left her an estate
worth S50000,a and Bertha has gone to
Galveston to take hold of 1t. If we
could dream like that girl, we'd go to
sleep right in ,he middle of this para
graph, and we wouldn't wake up until
we had dreamed out every last cent
there is in the whole family-uncles,
cousins, nephews and grandsires.
Turner couldn't hold snore alongside
of this beautiful dreamer of Salt Lake.
Austin ReceiHe.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06

The impression seems to prevail
with many mining men that when "a
patent has been applied for there is NO
longer any necessity for doing annual
work. THIS Is an error that should be
corrected as soon Is possible, The
Act of January %, 1880, says that an
nual work must be performed "until a
patent is issued" This is worth re-
Numbering.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
MORE BLOODY WORK.
''DObe" Wiiioughby Kills a Gillian
at Candelaria,


Shortly after seven O'clock last Sat
urday night, William Willoughby, OF,
as he is more Familiarity known,
" Dobe," and V. Elquita, a Gillian.
were playing faro in J. @, Driscoll's
saloon, at Candelaria. Willoughby
was at one end of the layout and
Elquita at the other. At the conclu.
sion of deal both claimed the win.
nings of bet, the Gillian having
picked up the money, coin being used,
Those present say that Willoughby
tried to get the money from Elquita.
talking very roughly MEANWHILE
Elquita refused to give it to him, when
Willoughby grasped him by the collar
with one hand and began beating him
over the head with his revolver in the
other. The two men scuhied for
few minutes, getting away from the
table into small card-room adjoining,
and & little later shot was heard, the
report coming from this room. Will
oughby and Elquita were the only
persons in the room at the time, and
the former soon appeared in the saloon
proper, his adversary being found
upon the floor in the room in the ago
MES of death and gasping for breath
A physician was summoned who found
that pistol ball had entered his left
thigh, n little below the groin, and had
severed the femoral artery. The un-
fortunate man bled to death before the
doctor arrived, a great pool of his
blood having run out on the floor,
The Coroner, Justice Quinn, arrived
upon the scene little later, and imme-
diately summoned jury, who viewed
the body and postponed further pro.
ceedings until the following day.
Several witnesses we're examined and
considerable evidence was introduced.
The jury again convened on Sunday
and returned verdict, after very little
dcliberation, to the effect that Elquita
had met his death from pistol ball
fired by one Willoughby.
Elquita leaves wife and two chill.
dren to mourn his untimely death. He
was man over fifty years of age. He
is spoken of kindly by everybody who
knew him, being very quiet and
inofIensive. No weapon of any kind
was found upon his body, the nearest
approach to anything of the kind being
a small pocket knife, and ii closed
and in his pocket. The two
dollars for which he had lost his life
were found upon the floor of the card
room. A friend carried the sorrowful
news to his wife and children, the
former scarcely realizing the import
of what was said to her until short
time afterward, when her husbands
lifeless body was taken to her The
funeral took place on Sunday, large
number of the citizens following the
remains to their last resting place.
Willoughby was immediately arrest
ed and lodged in Jail, pending his pre-
liminary examination, which took
place on Monday, The result of the
examination was that Willougby was
bound over to appear before the Grand
Jury. He was brought here on Mon
day night and is now confined in the
County Jail.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Prolific Pigeons.

When Hawthorne began its existence
few pigeons were brought here by
Lew Stoner. These have been per.
mitied to multiply according to the
natural course of events and now large
Gocks circle over the town, and in
another year they will probably be
so numerous that, as Charley Kimball
remarks, "there will be gobs of
squads for those who dote on tender
birds.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06

To The PUBLIC The statutes of
Nevada provide for State Cabinet
a generous Legislature has prepared
eight large cabinet cases in the Capitol
as the place of deposit, and for The
display of the minerals, geological
specimens, Indian relics, and anything
else of scientific or historical value.
Wells, Fargo 81 Company, and the
various railroad companies of the
State have generously offered to carry
free of charge, to the State. all such
material to be deposited in the cabinet
To mining companies so desiring there
will be reserved a place for special
exhibit Of their ores. 1t is desired
that many valuable additions be made
to this department, for which dona
tons, full credit will be given to the
donors on the books of the cabinet and
through one or more of the daily
newspapers of the State. Very re-
spectfully. c. S. YOUNG,
Curator State Cabinet.
Carson, New, January 30, 1884
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
How She Told the Riddle.

The high.school girls brother jim
told her new conundrum yesterday.
1t is this: "What is the difference
between shooting man and killing a
hog?" The answer is: "One is assault
ing with intent to kill and the other
killing with intent to salt" When she
met Amy she propounded the conun-
drum to her, but Amy gave it up. Well,
III tell you," said Mildred, one is
assaulting to deprive of life, and the
other is killing with intent to preserve
in brine" And Amy failed to see the
point.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Dancing School.

Professor A. G. Glenn has opened u
dancing school at Sutton Hall and is
prepared to give lessons in all branches
of the business. Ladies' class on Tues.
day afternoons from to A. gentle
mems class on Tuesday evenings from
Z to 8; children's class on Saturday
afternoons from to L. Terms: Child
rep, so cents per lesson; adults, 10
cents per lesson. Social dance every
Saturday evening from s to IL. Spe-
cial attention given to children. Pri-
waite lessons given if desired.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Emporium of Fashion.

Mrs. II. ID. Morris, late of San Fran
cisco, has opened dress and cloak
making establishment in the room adj
joining Mrs. Planes restaurant, and
is prepared to meet the wants of the
ladies of Hawthorne who wish any
thing in her line. With vast expert
ence in her business and desire to
please, she Is rapidly accommodating an
extensive trade.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
1he Dress Suit Reform.

Every now and then Time takes a
roll backward in his flight, and his
latest revolution in that direction has
brought to the surface colored dress
suits for gentlemen. The day of plain
black clothes for dress occasions is
nearly gone, and we will soon return
to the gaudy colors and furbelows of
the days or the Cavaliers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
An Old Yarn.

1t will now be again in order to dig
up this old and baldheaded story
IS leap year" said rural damsel TO
her beau as she tried to nerve herself
to pop the question to him. mo, by
thunder, | can't" he exclaimed. 1.-THE
folks II be looking for me at home. -
Bodie Free Press.
This twin relic should also be
brushed Oft and set out where it can
be seen. ~ don't gct-up till ten
o'clock" said the girl, "because its
sleep year."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Notice AZ Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given that the
delinquent tax roll for 1883 has been
turned over to me, and all taxes unpaid
on the second Monday in February
will be sued for. As the costs are
large and cannot be remitted persons
whose taxes are delinquent had better
call and settle. ID. j. LEWIS,
Dist. Atty, Esmeralda Co.
Hawthorne, January 2S, 1884,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Lunch for the Dancers.

Mrs. Sutton will prepare lunch for
those of the social club who get hungry
at the dance next Friday night.
Everybody knows what the lady can
do in the way of satisfying fastidi,
Gus appetite, and probably the whole
crowd will be hungry by the time the
dance is ended.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06

The following might be used by t
.aller for the Social Club next Frid;
light:
Choose yo' pardners, times er flynn
Take yo' places on de 40;
Don't yo' hear dat fiddle clyin'
Dickeldemus ebbermo't''
lute yo' pan Diners, bow perlitely,
OATS dc motion through en- through;
Swing dem corners, step up lightly,
Hail Columby! Hallaloo!
Fas' TO toward, keep er digg;n',
Now yo' sasshay back agin;
Nebher mind yo' ragged riggin',
Sos don't show de naked skin.
Lawdy. see dat Peter S later,
How he bow en- scrape aroun',
Head look like peeled periater,
Slick ez glass up ON de crown.
Ladies change en- keep er scootin',
Cross right ober, now yo' swing.
Hold dem heads up highlalutin.
Look permiskus, OATS de thing.
Mussy look al Winny Jeeter,
Dat gal filings soop1e soc;
Crack yo' heels dar Tom en- meet her,
Bow en- smile, en-" so en- So"
Balance ALL Now, don't git lazy,
Fly arqun' en- tar yo' shirt,
Stomp dem feet but don't 90 crazy,
Else bimeby sho' git hurt.
Fiddler got his moufwiGe OPEN,
Holdin' down dat music tight.
Teeth, dey setten' sortcr slope M
Look like tomesiones in de night,
All sasshay! 'clar TO gracious.
Nebbers seed de like hefo';
Niger sho'ly dance GU dacious
'Sid'rin drou,h en- oberho',
Hen'ly kingdom look al Mary,
Bofe eyes sbinin' like de moon;
"Don't git wary, don't git wary"
OATS de way 20 change de chune.
Promenade Now, dat comes handy,
Hunt yo' seats en- take a res,
Gentermens will pass de candy
To de gals dey lub. de bes'.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Nevada Legislation.

Our Congressman has introduced n
joint resolution, appropriating $1,000
with which to remove the remains of
the Union soldiers buried at Fort
Churchill, Nevada, to the Soldiers
Cemetery, at Carson. Cassidy also
presented memorial from the citizens
of Nevada, asking Congress to pension
the Mexican war veterans.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Private School.

Mrs. NJ. E. Sickles is prepared tc
receive pupils at her private school.
Her experience and ability, combined
with close attention to the capabilities
of her pupils, will insure satisfaction
to parents, Terms 81 per week,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Taxed with the Costs.

Juries down at Lovelock stand no
foolishness. A day or two ago the
complaining witness IN the case of the
State VS.. A. Westfall was taxed the
full costs by the Justice of the Peace,
the jury unanimously recommending
such course.-Silper State.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Tailor

G, Friedlander, the well known
tailor, has come down from Bodie and
for the present, has his headquarters
at Charley Kmball's, where all orders
for work in his line will receive prompt
attention.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
Music Teaching.

Miss Jessie Todman, next to the
BULLETIN office, is prepared to givein !
struclion on the piano. Terms, So per
month, with use of instrument for
practice.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
County Warrants.

l will pay the highest price for
county warrants until further notice.
Send your warrants to me and you
will receive your money by return
express. G. NovACovIcH.
Aurora, New, Dec. 20, 1888. =
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06

THERE are $4,000 words in the Eng
lish language. And DR.. Mary Walker
used every one but three of them when
the Interior Department handed Asy
resignation into her.-Hasheys.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-02-06
A Heavy Assessm ent.

The Northern Belle Mining Com
pany has levied an assessment of IS
per share, the proceeds to be devoted
to satisfying the judgement of $4,000
obtained against the company by the
Holmes Mining Company.