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Dodge City times., 1884-06-19
A RObber in the House.

The clock struck three; two of the
children awoke with"s iuawls, and Mrs.
Mickson, turning over with flounce,
called to her husband who was lying in
an adjoining room:
"Peter!''
"Well."
II believe there's man in this house. ="
"Yes, I'm here.''
Il don't mean you. ! smell a cigar. :"
"Where did you get it?''
Il haven't got it, you greenhorn. !
mean that smell cigar smoke. know
that somebody has slipped into this
house, and you needn't say there
hasn n,'' and she arose and looked un-
der the bed.
"Who do you think it is?" asked the
husband.
''It's a robber; that's who"
"Do you think that q robber would
come around mans house and smoke
cigars9"
.'It makes no difference. 1 smell ci-
gar smoke opening the closet door.
81 smell cigar smoke, tOO,'' said the
husband. Il have been smelling it for
some time"
.'Get up and help me look for it,
What, the smoker"
''No, the man."
"Come on, and l think we can find
him."
Mrs. Mickson entered her husbands
room aud found that gentleman lying
on the bed, smoking cigar.
Il don believe you have good sense"
indignantly exclaimed the wife. ''Why
didn't you tell me that you were lying
here smoking like fool?"
because l am not smoking like
fool"
''Oh. you think you are SMART and
the lady wen. back and tumblsd into
bed. d.-Arkaasas frsssiser.
Dodge City times., 1884-06-19
Very COnsiderate.

"And you say that-aw-you can
not be mine," said Mr.. Alphonso Fitz
Poodle, as he ceased sucking the knob
of his cane and examined it attentively to
see that he had not removed any of tho
varnish in his effort to amuse himself.
''No, can never be yours" the fair
maiden answered. "You suit very
well as an ornamental appendage at
parties, but l am afraid you would not
wear well as husband"
''Yet-aw-aw-I have heard you say
possess some excellent qualities.
Il admit it. You do possess some
excellent qualities. You are very kind
earted and extremely considerate to
your enemies"
"Considerate to my enemies?"
"Yes. For instance. you never put
an enemy in your mouth to steal away
our brains"
mo, nevah."
"Well, that shows you to be very
considerate."
lin what wespect?"
"ln not imposing on % enemy sn i'm
peAiela task hs-s6mssytlk Jesl~o1
Dodge City times., 1884-06-19

To the average American, coffee is as
essential to good breakfast. as is tea
20 the Englishman. The frauds prac-
iced by the makers of ground coffee,
are many and well known. These may
be readily avoided by the purchase OF
coffee that is not ground. 1t has been
supposed that one who purchased the
raw bean. and roasted and ground it
himself, would have pure coffee. While
this course avoids one set of adul-
terations, those which are only possible
with ground coffee, it may be but a
change of evils. While raw coffee is
free from adulterat;on in the proper
sense of the term--the adding of a
cheaper article to reduce its cost to the
seller the purchaser may fall upon what
is still wOrse-poisoned raw coffee. 1t
has recently been discovered by the Of
hcers of the Board Of Health of New
York city, that Maracaibo, Rio and 9TH
er cheap cofees, are manipulated and
colored in their unroasted state, to make
them resemble in appearance and color
the ''Old Government Java" and that
in the process there are used various
cOloring materials which are of poi
sOnOus nature, and which one would
not, even in small quantities, willingly
take into his system. Among the col
oring matters are some, which, like UNI
ber, Venetian red, lamp black, soap
stone, ETC., are no more harmful than
the same quantity of any other kind of
dirt. On the other hand, there are en-
ployed compounds of arsenic and leaI,
which one would not care to take with
his coffee in even minute quantities, be-
sides the prussiate of potash and
other chemicals not usually regard
ed as essential to good break
fast. The cheap cofiees are green,
and the surfa has dull ap-
pearance, while Java has a yellow color,
and the surface Of the bean is smooth
and polished. The articles we have
mentioned are used to change the green
of cheap coffees to yellow. Sprinkling
the coffee with gum-water, adding
powdered soapstone, and various color
ing materials, and placing it in hot
revolving iron cylinders, the beans rub
against one another until they &C Iuire
the desired color and polish. The coffee
brokers assert that more than half the
retail grocers sell cheap coffee that has
been colored to initiate Java. There arc
large establishments for coloring coffee
near New York, but they claim that
their processes are harmless. They,
however, do admit that there are some
wicked men in the same business in
Holland, and it may have been their
coflees that were examined by the
Board of Health.
First-class retail grocers can procure
their stock from importers, and they
are in no danger of being served with
the colored stuff; but it is different with
the average dealer all over the country.
Soaking the suspecte coffee grains in
water, frequently stirring or shaking
them in a bottle, then carefully drying
them and comparing them with a sam
pie not so treated, will show by diff
ference in color if they have been
tampered with. Nearly all the colorine
materials are insoluble in water, and il
the water in which the sample off coffee
has been soaked is allowed to stand in
wine glass, the coloring matter will
settle as fine powder at the bottom
american Agriculturist.
Dodge City times., 1884-06-19

John Dixon. aged ninety years, at
Rlleyville. Pa. was induced to draw
81. 900 out of the bank to play cards
with two strangers, who decamped with
the cash.-Pittsburgh Post.
Dodge City times., 1884-06-19

"A pound of raw silk contains. two
hu1dred and eighty miles OF thread,
each thread composed Of eight or ton
6lalasan Of silk.
Dodge City times., 1884-06-19

Ille happiness tn8C eaftn can give! DO
your butchery work yourself; I'll have
no hand in it.
1T is precisely replied the latter
gentleman, "because we are desirous
that this indispensable work should not
be done in butcherly manner that we
have brought you here. You are
known to be the skil,fulest surgeon in
Rome, and you will perform the opera
tion at once by opening the veins in her
ankles: if you refuse. swear that and
my bro"-he checked himself before
he could wholly pronounce the word
brother -'my companion will fall
on you with our poniards and hack you
to death
do their biddng." said, in low,
faint voice the young lady in the arm
chair
''Do hear aright?' said the doctor.
You do" resumed the lady. .sDo
their bidding, or you will incur a fate
as dreadful as my own.'
DIR. Eneas Macbride appeared to hes
itate tor moment: then he said: II
will do your will. and may Heaven for
give me for yielding oyou! But must
have vessel. a large vessel of warm
water"
That shall be at once procured
replied the taller of the masked
men, leaving the room. You will re-
member that DR.. Eneas Mcbride was
also tall of stature. He bent over the
reclining lady and whispered something
to her.
Il have told her." he said, drawing
himself up to his full height, ..that T
will not hurt her much.''
Presently two female attendants.
each closely masked. entered the room.
carrying between them a large silver
tub full of warm water. This vessel
they placed before the young lady.
who. without word, Immersed her
feet in the water. Then DR.. Maehritle.
once more bending over the victim.
smoothing the hair ON her fanhead
ana feeling her pulss. knalt lancet In
RAhd BY the sidd st the silver fas,-s,Nsh.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
IMPORTATION WANTED.
Laws Governing Locations and Al
sessment Work.

-
Laws Governing Locations and As
sessment Work.
An old prospector writes to the SENTr-
MEL for information respecting mining
rights, particularly such as effect valid
locations and assessment work. We pub
lish replies, we'll knowing that they will be
valuable to all m~ine-owners:
BY an Act of Congress approved JAN
uary 20, 1880, the period allowed for the
first annual expenditure required by Sec
ton 1894, United States Revised Statutes,
is one year from the first day of January
succeeding the date of location, and this
provision is made applicable to all loca-
tions made subsequent to May 10, 1872.
For example: If q claim was located Jan.
l, 1879, or at any date during that year,
the locator had from January 1, 1880,
until December 81 of the same year to do
his assessment work; and for each year
afterwards until the claim was or is pat
ented, the annual assessment had 10 be
done within the fiscal year, dating from
the first day Of January. Say that such
work had been performed during the year
81, 49, and '83, and neglected during the
present year, 1884, the claim would be
subject to relocation on the second day Of
January Of the next year. 1885, and not
before that date.
There is no law compelling the locator
of an abandoned claim to make any state
ment in his notice Of location, by which it
would be known that such claim had been
previously owned under another title, but
such statement should be made 10 an ap-
plication for a patent.
On q claim located at any time during
the present year, 1854, it will not be
necessary to perform the assessment work
until 1885, but il must be done within
that year.
If the assessment work is performed
during the year 1885, the claim will not be
subject to relocation until January q.
1887. IL. B. Williamson, COMMISSIONS
of the General Land Office at Washington,
wrote under date of March 20, 1880.
giving the second day of January ss the
day to relocate. Some lawyers agree
with him, but others are of the opinion
that the time meant by law is within the
fiscal year, which ends December 81 at
midnight, and the commencement of the
time for relocation is the first minute OF
the New Years day.-ED. SENTINEL.
A claim cannot be held for seven or
eight years by making re-locations every
first of January, as will be seen by the
foregoing.
District Registrar Fred II. Hinckley
contends that the period for assessment
work commences from the date Of location
and extends from such date until the
thirty-irst day Of December Of the next
year exclusive.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
PIOCHE PICKINGs.

The prospectors are putting In their
Summer supply of water. They are piline
the snow up high on the mountains and
covering IL with brush. They devoted
most OF the past week to gathering snow,
and a number think they have q sufficient
quantity to last until June or July, and
they can afford to take a bath every Other
month.
Owing to the late storm the mails have
been coming in late. The storms and
mail never did agree.
What little silver is being sent from
here at present is being shipped by the
teachers.
The now has been Of such depth on the
Divide between here and Deseet Springs
that several travellers we're forced to re-
main In Panaca q few days.
Those Bullionvillians must be an I'M.
godly set, or else our Elders would not gel
beastly drunk every time they associate
with them. Evil associates corrupt even
good Mormons.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
COAST ITEMS.

One by one the legislators and iegisla'
tive candidates are dropping into Carson
An Arizona editor is letting the Office
seek him as follows: "The miserable
scarecrow who edits our contemporary ID
lying as usual. We don't want the post
Office, but we are in the hands Of oul
friends, and by the Eternal they'll see thai
we get it whether we want it or not"
R. L. Fulton, editor Of the Reno
Gazette, is mentioned for Regent Of the
State University to succeed Harry Day,
the duty OF selection falling upon the com
ing Legislature.
Twelve cars Of beef cattle for San Fran
cisco passed through Elko Monday even
ing.
II is reported that the Boys and Girls
Aid Society OF San Francisco is to receive
a munificent Christmas present. Five
lots situated on the north side Of Hayes
street, between Lott and Lyon, are said tc
have been lately purchased for Sc, 500 by
Senator Fair, his intention being to pre-
sent the property to the society as soon as
the necessary preliminaries are gone
through with.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
The Bowman Mine.

John McAulay. Superintendent oil the
Bowman mine. returned from quite an ex-
tensive trip through the East, even to
"down In Maine," yesterday morning.
One OF Mr.. McAulay's objects in going
East was to confer with the company which
he represents, their office being in Boston
concerning the present and future work
ings Of the Bowman. After making a
statement Of the present condition OF
matters and of the prospects Of the fu-
ture in case deeper exploration in their
property is made, the company expressed
q decided faith in the worth and future OF
this district. but said they did not ieei
tbemselyes justified in making large out
lays until the general cost Of mining Is
cheapened. They did. however. arrange
with Mr.. McAulay to have their SHAFT
sunk 800 feet deeper. which work VIII
be commenced about the 1st OF January
or as 1901 as q shipment Of cable arrives
from the East.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
The Christmas Tree at the Catholic
Church.


The little Christmas tree entertainment
At the Catholic Church last night was, OF
course, highly enjoyed by the children and
a large number Of the older people also
honored IL with their presence. The
church was pretty well filled and looked
unusually bright. Through the kindness
and patient zeal and the skillful hands OF
Mira. Haley, Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. Mo
Govern the tree, brilliant with lights and
loaded with good gifts, was certainly an
object OF beauty to all and OF infinite At
traction to the little ones. Mr.. Breen
acted Santa Claus %splendidly. When the
Christmas King had stripped the tree
of it's treasures and Distributed
them among his youthful audience
Father Kiley made a few remarks APP
p~ropriate to the occasion and proceeded 70
award prizes to the children who had made
tha hest answers in an examination IN
Christian doctrine the previous day. me
soIlowinr were the successful competitors:
First class-Martha Hicks, Victor LIE
motto, Francis Fitzpatrick.
Second class-Henry Bartlett. MARY
Kopp, Michael McElroy.
Tbird class - James Hicks, Robert
Beatty. Ella Hunter, Jennie Mulcoy.
Fonrth ~class-Annie McGary, Josie
liver, James McElroy.
The pastor then said a few encouraging
words 70 the children, and, in conclusion
heartily wished them and the others pres
ant the compliments of the season.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
Calico.

A miner writing to en- Eurekan from
Calico, which 10 now one OF the iveliest
mining camps In California, says: This
promises to be q very prosperous mining
section. The town has now Q population
Of over TOO, and Of this number there are
some $50 miners at work. Some OF the ore
being extracted is very rich and free mill
ing, but most of IL has TO undergo q smeit-
ing process. The town has Its usuai quota
Of business houses and saloons. The rare
here from San Francisco is about $40. In
coming here one must take the Southern
Pacific to Mojave, where he will conneot
with the Atlantic and Pacific for Dsggett,
from which latter point he will have TO
stage 10 six miles,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25

Holly and mistletoei
Home through the falling snow
Bring the fresh branches SOL
Christmas is neari
Mistletoe mystery
Wonderful history
Is, was and is to bel
Christmas is nearl
On earth, yet not Of earth.
Life-givtng, yet thro' birth
Giving life all its worth
Christmas is neari
Soft thro' the Winter night
Speeds the sweet CAROLS flight,
Greeting the Coming Light
Christmas IL nearl
MistIetoe, bind above.
Emblem of heavenly love,
Joy let the holly proved
Christmas Is neari
Close In the garland Irvine
Goodwill and Peace Divine,
Transform the solemn pinei
Christmas Is nearl
Warm hearts responsive swell,
Kind deeds their secret tell,
Hark! tits the midnight belll
Christmas Is herei
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
Signal Service Change.
fsPEorAL TO THE sxsrisEL.

SAN FRANcIsoo. Dec. 24.-denerai
HAGEN. OF the United States Signal Service
has decided to establish a branch station
Of the main bureau OF the department. IN
this city, which will probably be Located
In the Merchants Exchange building
where g local station is already quartered'
Heretofore the Pacific Coast weather re-
ports have been sent direct to Washing
ton. but it is believed that Whoever is as
signed to take charge OF the new bureau
will collate and condense the reports here
and send the indications East.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
NEEDED LEGISLATION.
People OF white Pine County
DESTROYS of Relfef-Their County
Finances In n Bad Condition.

Ine feUpA6 OE uHtC HhAV
DESTROYS OF ReIief-Their County
Finances I'm n had Condition.
The people OF White Pine county will
look to the present Legislature for some
wholesome legislation Of q local nature.
Their financial condition demands ii.
Unless something Is done to stimulate our
fast-decreasing county securities, says the
White Pine News, we shall surely be
swsmped on the rock OF bankruptcy.
With an Indebtedness OF over $3.50, 600,
nearly half OF which is bearing interest ut
the rate OF ten per cent per annum, ana
which calls for about one-third OF our en-
tire county revenue, we cannot nope 70
stand mn under the load unless some
measlre is adopted to tighten u burden
and place US on q more easy footing.
Oar county scrip il o ct the mercy OF
Shylocks. worth but % cents on the dol
lar, and no one seems anxious to take IL
even st that. The Salary law. which has
been q curse to this county, goes out
Of effect on the first OF January, and the
present officers are more than o year behind
in their salaries. Some measure must be
adopted to pay these back salaries. Our
interest bearing Indebtedness, which has
matured, should be rebonded at q lower
rate. not higher than 6 per cont, and q
fund created for the redemption Of
county scrip. scaled in proportion to the
date OF its issue. As the law now stands
the bondholders are the only parties who
are secured against possible loss, and the
scrip holders have no security whatever to
obtain q dollar from the county. This, 1t
must be admitted, is unfair and unjust.
All creditors should stand on an equal
footing. The bondholders have already
had their pound Of fesh," and heavy
weight too, while the scrip-holders have
got nothing.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25

Mr.. Steler has just received q large stock
of ladies' goods in fine rolled gold plated
iewelry, consisting Of ladies' and children's
sets, pin and earrings. bangle bracelets.
neck chains, lockets, watch chains, and
many other things too numerous to men
ion. Mr.. Steler invites the public to OK
anime his goods and prices and Judge for
themselves.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
u..mo.ds and Fine watches.

p. steler is just in receipt Of the most
elegant assortment Of diamonds and fine
cold watches ever brought to Eureka, and
he proposes to sell them Of remarkably
low %prices. This is q rare chance TO pur'
chase holiday presents.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Jackson House-Geo. Turin, Ty DO; 8.
h. Potter. Newark; John H. DAILY, Bay
s.rto mine; H. Storey, city; Martin
Langton, New York Canyon; A. D.
Humphrey, Silver Conner mine.
Bureau Hotel-James Gallager, Connley
Mine; John Kingman. Chas. Williams.
Ruby Valley; Jerry McMahone, Hoosie
Mine; G. W. Lewis, Prospect Mountain.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hemstitched and
Initial Hspdkerchiefs
Ladies' Embroidered Motto Handkerchisfs.
Ladies' Fine Linen Hemstitched Hsndker-
chiefs, in 6collops and Bordered.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's White and Colored
Silk Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' White Embroidered and Lace Hand
kerchiefs.
Genuine Jouvin Kid Gloves, in all shades.
A Splendid Assor ment of New Articles from
the famous IOsyI BAN, such as nests of Fine
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
Z. q r. PASSENGER TRAVEL.
WHITE PINE STAGE LINE.

DEPARTURES WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Ed Daily, G.. r. Barton and II. Carpen-
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
Fine Eating.

The proprietors of the St. Louis restaur-
ant will give q fine spread of roast turkey
and roast pig. Dinner will be ready at 4
O'Clock this afternoon. 1t will be the finest
In town. 40 Brother Smith says.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
STAY Away from Frisco, Utah.

The Southern Utah Times warns miners
IN sesreh of work TO steer clear OF Frisco.
T. s.vs: While the Horn Silver mine IS
the largest siver-lead producer OF whicn
.hera ia any record, there are now 10
Fr;aco more than enough to WORK H.
There are idle men here now, good miners
20 whom the term tramp cannot be ap-
va Our climate is mild, and many
miners from Northern Utah naturally
drift south at this season for WORK We
S Ssr too many here now, and again warn
miners TO go slow.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
Toysi Toysli

Aunt Hannah is just in receipt OF q large
and elegant assortment Of toys, which she
Will sell at the lowest figure. =
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25

Handkerchief and Glove Boxes, inlaid in
Fancy Ivory, Fan style Walters, etc.
In Neckwear, the incest and Choicest the
Market affords.
Hand Sstchels in Alligator and Leathsr in
all shades.
The CLOAK Departme emit for Ladies' and
Misses Closks and Wraps replete and cannot
be surpassed.
Newmarkets, Pelisses, Dolmans, sealettes.
Pushes, etc.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
M & LEWIS
importers and Dealers in
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods!
Main street, Eureka, New.

This we'll known and Reliable House is just receiving nj Of the Largest and Best
Stocks for the Holiday Trade ever brought to Eureka, Selected with great
especially as regards Good Goods and Low Prices such as TO suit the times.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25

MORNING BOARD.
o40 Gould 4 Curry-14
1850 ~Savage-l65c 170c IL
ESQ Chollsr-265c 270c
800 Potosi-95c
1880 Hale & Norcross-410c 1850 4 $50
1870 Belcher-60c
200 8. Nevads-80c
GOO Scorpion-10c $50
$50 s. Silver-15c
500 Navajo-2
200 Bulwer-25c
500 Mono--130c 1850
100 Bodie-190c
100 Martin White-35c
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25

WIN. II. steweii' .
,s.var No. 8 Main street. Eureka
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25

Dress Patterns in Silk and Brocade conn.,
bined.
worsted Dress Patterns.
Shetland Shawls in all Colors.
Ladies's and Misses Felt, Wooden and En-
broidered Satin Skirts.
Ladies' and Children's Underwear In Red
and White, an immense stock.
reka, Ruby Hill and surrounding
continue to sell Goods at the Loves
VI
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25
Seal Sacques Made to Order
AND FIT GUARANTEED.

French, English and American Hosiery Of
every description, ct very low prices.
Real French Lisle Thread Hose In I'm
bleached, Garnet, Navy Blue and Black.
Wooden Wear, Blankets, Comforts, Flannel
and Shawls, an endless variety.
A New Stock of Carpets. Rugs, Wall Paper.
Window Shades, etc. 2
tion of our Lady customers of Eu.
shat as heretofore we shall
Possible Prices fOr CASH Only.
~ Respectfully,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-25

Sharon, and as such is
Entitled to- - Divorce and u Di.
vision Of HIS Common property
A Probable Appeal.