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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17

purpose stated 1s acknowledged by
everyone, and there should be full and
complete expression Of opinion on the
subject. Economy and the credit of the
county demand the issuance Of bonds.
Creel's Shortage.
AS there has been some mlsunder-
standing III regard to Mr.. Creels short
age in his accounts with the postoftice
department, while lie was postmaster Of
old Creel City, the following letter from
Auditor Crowell will explain the situa-
ton:
OFFICE AUDITOR OF TREASURY
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT,
January 6, 1886.
Bondsn,e1, Of II. NJ. CrceNDEAR SiRs:
Your letter Of the 3Oth ult il re-
ceived and in reply you are informed
that the certificate of deposit for so and
S97.36 made by H. NJ. Creel, late post
master at Creel City devils Lake, have
been lately received from Mr.. Creel and
credit for the above sum entered upon
his account and under date of the 5th
balance due to the United States is re-
duced to $S7.l3, which he has been re-
quested to pay and the postmaster at
jamestown has been instructed to accept
that amount in full payment of the draft
issued for S2o2.49. Respectfully,
r. T. CRowELL, Auditor.
1.-The late postmaster neglected to
send in the receipts for money deposited
with the postmaster at st. Paul; hence
the department could not give him
credit. His attention having been called
to the receipts, he found them slowed
away in his pocket, and sending them in
obtained credit as above stated. The
balance due Of ss7.l3 will be paid by
Creel's bondsmen, unless he manages to
make the shortage good himself. The
"exoneration" is not yet complete"
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Travel.
The following names appear upon the
hotel registers for the past week:
LAKE VIEW.
T. E. Godfrey, Minneapolis; Irvine
Church, Evor Enger, Church; Rev. r..
Yost, Lakota; F. J. Jungor, Minneapo-
lis; G. P. Burbank, Frank Campbell, St.
Paul; VIM. Dobson, Fort Totten; E.
Rolsch, Grand Harbor; +. w. Gibbons,
st. Paul; H. L. Wilson, Chicago; j. II.
Macarthur, q. l.. Crandall, Minneapolis;
Chas. f. Whaley, A. f. Maginiss, J.
Conner, st. Paul; Chas. Il. Holt, Chicn-
go; A. $. Gibbins, Coolin; c. j. Kops,
Crookston; Fred c. Smith, Geo. Sturges,
st. Paul; Joe A. Mcconnell, Albert Lea
Route; J. s. Quinn and wife, G. II.
jerks, A. Gurthrie, Crookston; John
Malloy, Grand Forks; +. w. Wetherbee,
st. Paul.
J. II. Forsyth, Fargo; John Ware, Chi
cago; F. NJ. Shook, Minnowaukan; j. r.
Squires, Minneapolis; II. A. Jones
Church; J. H. Ehle, Fargo; w. d. Fargo,
Anamosa, Ia.; Morgan Ely, Lakota; John
A. Ely, Mapes; P. p. Parker, james 8.
Howard, John Grim, Cando; A. NJ.
Clarke, Grand Forks; J. C. Dinwiddic,
Ft. Totten; Fred Snore, Minncwaukan;
Frank Lycan, A. f. Pierce, Philip Nc
Carthy, Frank P. Dwyar, Chicago, Grand
Trunk Railroad; c. c. Collins, st. Paul;
VIM. II. Kirk, Bottineau.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
After 4 Horse Thief.

Joseph Collier and Robert Minor,
Of Shermanville, Sherman county,
passed through Kenneth Monday
night about IL o'clock in pursuit Of
. horse thief who had stolen .
horse, saddle and bride, belonging
to . son Of Mr.. Collier, near Sher-
manville, last Sunday night. The
party with the horse was seen in
Kenneth Is late d Monday after
noon, and went south from here.
The pursuers secured fresh horses
here, and also secured the services
Of Clyde Albin, and followed on in
close pursuit. The mail carrier
brings word that the thief. with the
horse, wae seen in Grain6eld Mon
day evening after five o'clock, and
that. from there the pursuing party
could get no trace Of him up to the
time the mali left Tuesday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
Cove County Awake.
NoRrox, KAN, Oct. q, 1886.

NoRroH, KAN, Oct. q, 1886.
F. w. kAR1IH, ESQ,
Dear Sir:-On my return from
the West ! find your letter Of the
18th inst, in regard to an alleged
conversation with me while at HAYS
City, in reference to secret societies.
l say to you in reply that 1 did
not say while at Hays City or at any
other time or place or to any person
or persons, that / did not 'want the
vote Of any member Of any secret
society"
Tn 1asons and members of all
other secret societies in Norton
county who are Republicans, and
many who are Democrats, are sup
porting me and will vote for me.
What l did say at Hays City is
published in the Hays City Star
Sentinel of the 18th inst, and l
can't understand how any man
could find fault with it.
I thank you very much for
writing this letter and giving me an
opportunity of refuting the foolish
lie that is being circulated on the
K. p. Very truly yours,
LOUIS X. PRATT.
Mn. TuroN:
l just received this. If you wish,
give it to the public.
+. W. MARTIN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
Shooting at Garden City.
Dodge City Times, %.

Dsdgs City Times, %.
/ A ahooting affair occurred at GardeE
City, Tuesday, at about / O'Clock, il
which II. p. Myton, register Of the land
omce, Wa dangerously wounded by B
L Stotts, . citizen Of the place. The
trouble grow over some words concern.
ing the appointment Of Myton's SUCCESSOR
early in the morning. After dinner Ny.
ton was standing on the street, talking
and was approached by Stotts, when
some ugly words passed, whereupon Ny
ton Knocked Stotts down. Tho lattel
drew his pistol and fired, tho second ihol
Striking Nyton in tho right breast, The
ball glancing up under the shouldec
4yton sndeayored to draw his pistol, bud
tailed 70 do 20 immediately, owing to hia
night arm being paralysed from the shot.
he succeeded in drawing his weapon, and
pursued 6totts, firing q shot which struck
6totts in The leg, when the latter with
drew ffum the scene. Hyton went up
stairs 10 his ONCE, but Q reaction soon
1t N. and be was prostrated. The ply
Ginisns psobed tho wound for tho ball,
but fAiled to find IL Il II said that The
wound u . dangerous one, but no hem
orrhage of blood had set IN when our m
fbunant LETT Garden City yesterday NOR.
ming.
The a6Air created considerable e1oite-
menk and feeling i expressed b. ffiends
q both parties. 6totzs i engaged IN
sheep raising, and takes some interest IN
politics ON the Democratic side.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
4 Mountain Lion.

Cortland (Hodgema~ co., CAiettain.
Il is now thought that it is not coyotes
that have done the killing among ]. Bulll
sheep at their corral at this place. Par
ties who kept watch last night discovered
the animal in the corral about thret
O'Clock this morning. They fred load
Of shot at il, but missed their game. Thu
parties watching unite in saying that it
appearance indicate strongly the noun
tain lion which roams among the bluff
in some of the southern counties.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31

General Superintendent Brinkerhof
came out west from Kansas City few
days ago. In company with ]. II. Baker,
be went from here out to Hamilton. Mr..
Brinkerhon gave orders that all trains,
except the fast express, stop at Hamilton,
and that platform for the accommoda-
ton Of passengers be erected. This was
Ill that the town company asked, and
they arc naturally loud in their praise Of
Superintendent Brinkerhof for this prac-
tical display Of his kindness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
POLL YouA vory!

We ~ this 70 the Republican party d
Trego county. There il . feeling On III
part Of some Republicans that thsir duty
ended with their assisting in nominating
tho TICKET This IL q mistake whi0h
ofsm proves fatal Tho party In The
county naturally wants to make good
allowing, IN order that It may exercise the
most possible influence In state and m
tonA pohtica Bssides this, the Dsmo.
Gratis sre intending 10 maas their forces
next Tuesday. The Republicans shoaN
guard against possible dseeat by doing
likaViae.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
For Com'r End Dist,
w. 81. DORNS.
McCinnis in Illinois.

Our friend, w. 8. McGinnis, seems to be
succeeding admirably in tho real estate
business.
The appearances have been that he has
had about all the business at homo that
he could attend to. Going into the coun-
try to show people land, and attending to
the details of tho business in his office,
would appear to most men quite enough
work for one man.
But not 90 with McGinnis. He took
Wednesday mornings train for Sangs-
mon county, III. He will be there about
two weeks, and can not desist from seek
ing new fields to conquer.
Like tho WORLD, Mr.. McGinnis il an
advocate Of stock farming. He will ex-
plain to the Suckers his position on this
question; and, If We are not in error, it
will do to rely on.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
Success Without Parallel.
Kexsefk SestiSeI, "a.

Kesset1 Sentinel, s9.
Hon. L. K. Pratt, of Norton, the
Republican candidate for judge, was
in town last week. Mr.. Pratt is
well and favorably known in this
county, he having been engaged in
nearly all the important cases that
have ever come up in our courts
here and he has proven himself al
able lawyer, careful, studious and al
ways successful. The editor of the
Sentinel remembers him from the
time he first came to Norton, young,
poor, unknown, and commenced
practice there. His success As an
attorney has been without parallel
in this judicial district. He is pre-
eminently self-made man who de-
serves the entire vote of this county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
TREeO COUNTY TRAcINes.
Served Up BY the "Wsrifs )" Rsstlinl
Reporters.
colyER cAwlnes.

CoLLYxR, October q.
Prairie fires again.
A scarcity Of nails.
Cranberries in market.
Old friends returning.
Another cold wave on Tuesday.
Trade on Saturday was quite lively.
Congratulations for the new postmas-
Ter.
Building was detained TOW days for
want Of nails.
Our usual Sunday storm was omitted
this week.
B. F. Bartlett expects soon to build
him residence in town.
James Siebert made q hurried journey
to our county seat On Saturday.
B. o. Richards is again on the sick
list, and unable to perform but very little
work.
J. F. Condor was much better on
Tuesday, and hopes are entertained for
his recovery.
Our new postmaster il not only tho
oldest citizen Of Trego county, but also
good Democrat"
V. Zavodsky continues to hear from
Bohemian friends who wish to locate in
Trego or Cove county.
Mr.. Sheets and family, from Indiana,
arrived, Friday afternoon, and will locate
in town, where he will do hauling, etc.
The weather on Sunday YVES all that
one could desire for outdoor enjoyment;
and as there was no service, riding and
walking were in order.
Charles Harris will soon leave for his
home, in Chicago, Ill, after having spent
. pleasant vacation at his relatives, o. T.
Birkeland.
A large prairie fire prevailed to the
southwest on Friday. Though the fire
could not be seen, the air has seldom over
been as heavily laden with smoke
We b ster Bros. have this week been On
gagged in the erection of q stone barn,
16x46 feet. One who knows says that
when it is completed it will be very nice
barn.
Mrs. Geo. F. Nealley and son are visit
ing her mother and sister. They arrived
on the fast train, Friday evening, and are
hearty welcome from their old
friende.
Since the nails were received, the latter
part Of last week, the work on Hollington
& Sons building has been pushed, and
the skeleton for two-story house was up
when tho heavy wind of Tuesday pre-
vented tho carpenters from working.
Mr.. Mains has improved the few
months Of his western life in building .
house, gathering flock of sheep and q
Of horses. Now he is ready for
bis family, and this week expects tho
pleasure of welcoming his two daughters,
as also his father.
The familiar and pleasant face of our
former friend, James Byrnes, was again
seen on our streets Monday. Mr.. Byrnes
has been in business in Waterloo, Iowa,
Tor number Of years, but he thinks now
Of returning to Kansas. he will find in
Collyer both . good opening and q hearty
welcome.
J. w. Kyle has folded his Photographic
tent, and closed his art work in Collyer;
to remove to Wa-Keeney very
soon. A number Of persons enjoyed
looking at some fine specimens OF his
work on Saturday. The serious illness Of
bis wife this week has prevented him from
Tor the change.
Like the people Of many another town,
The citizens Of Oollyer and vicinity have
long been in suspense a. to who would be
he now postmaster, the present postmas-
ber, J. W. Kyle, having resigned last fall.
Their suspense wD ended Monday NOR
ming; ct which time B. o. Richards 10
,eived his appointment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-10-31
In the Field.

Tho Democrats of Trego county In,
. ticket In tho field ct last. The Wo11
job oface has printed tickets for ther
They Rad:
For Judge 18th Judicial District,
A. D. GILKESON.
T11ao DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Treasurer,
ASA ADAIR.
For Sheriff,
7. T. ARMSTRONG.
For Co. Clerk,
81. G. BRYANT.
For Register of Deeds,
ADA Cliff.
For Probate Judge,
r. O. HIDDLESON.
For Coroner,
HENRY REDDIG.
For Surveyor,
For Com'r End Dist,
w. 81. DORNS.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-29
A Marrow Escape.

A young lady from Virginia City named
Clark, who has been visiting friends in Eu.
reka for the past ten days, had a very mar.
row escape with her life yesterday morn
ing. While out horseback riding in Dia.
mond Valley with q gentleman friend her
horse shied at q white rock alongside OF
the road, and doing so when she least ex'
pected anything OF the kind, she wa:
thrown from her saddle, and her foot re
naming in the stirrup for = moment OF
two. she was dragged for probably ten
feet before she was released from her peril,
GUS situation. The frightened animal wa,
at once caught by the gentleman. who ther
returned to the lady and found that sh,
fortunately had suffered no other Injuries
than number OF bruises about the shout
ders and face and a sprained ankle. Sh,
insisted upon walking back TO town, 90
timid and frightened was she. but her com
psnion urged her to ride in, which sh,
finally consented to do. Being yelled, nc
one saw her bruises upon her return, and
II was not until late last evening that the
matter was learned Of by her friends, ex,
eept those she is visiting.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-29
Gambling In San Francisco.

A gambler talking to q newspaper re-
porter in San Francisco recently said:
There is no sporting business here. sir.
This town has gone clean to hi. II 10
full OF suckers. with no chance to skin 'em.
There's not a faro game running and has
not been for weeks and weeks. Most OF the
sporting men have gone to the country.
New Orleans. New York and Chicago are
the only big cities where faro is allowed
now. Charlie Bush runs New Orleans.
In fact he runs the State as well as the
city. He does just what he pleases.
Mike Mcdonald runs Chicago. He can do
anything for you there. He just tells the
authorities what he wants and you bet
your life he gets it. Why, he can get
you free IL you murder a man. That's
the sort OF q sport he is. Everything goes
In New York. The faro games run right
along there with o proper understanding"
What ia the trouble here?"
"Too much Grand Jury. The fellows
who are running that institution have been
nosing around asking impairment CUES.
lions, and nobody can run a game at least
until they adjourn"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-29

At meeting of the Grand Lodge OF the
Ancient Order of United Workmen, held
recently in Butte City, reports of the
grand officers were read, which, in SUBJ
stance, showed that there are rs A. o. U.
". Lodges in this (Nevada) jurisdiction.
" OF them in Montana. II in Nevada, IS
In Idaho, 10 in Utah aud 6 in Wyoming.
The aggregate membership Of tho juris.
dicsion is 2.SO9. During the year Just
closed there were seventeen deaths, and
consequently as many assessments tof 81
each upon each member OF the Order.
mus 'he amount OF insurance paid TO the
WIDOWS and orphans Tor the heirs) Of do
ceased members in this jurisdiction has
been about SAT, 900.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-29
The Middle ComstocK Mines.

A slight improvement in the vein mat
ter at the face Of west crosscut. No. J., on
the 5000 level OF Hale and Norcross, is re-
ported since Saturday, aud the main north
lateral drift on that level has been
cleaned out nearly to its face. The
new air gallery to connect with the
Savage incline, on the 2400 level.
is being energeticslly driven ahead TO the
northeast in good working ground. On
the 5000 level OF Chollar, crosscut No. 8 IL
being advanced westward with good ore
prospects. Work has been resumed in
the upper levels Of Ohollar with a view TO
the extraction Of ore on an extensive scale,
as there is plenty of it in the groupings
and for q considerable distance below.
under the SUPPLEMENTARY of Captain J.
Ii. Oyerton.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-29

The prospect is that Memorial Day in
Eureka will be celebrated in an imposing
manner. Everything promises the success
OF the preparations made to observe the
day in solemn form. The parade will be
large, and will consist Of the military and
civic organizations OF the town. the school
departments, etc, etc. The procession
will move promptly at 1890 A. NJ up Main
street to the Richmond works, counter
march TO the Eureka Con. works. thence
to the corner of Main and Bateman streets,
and up Bsteman street and Ruby Avenue
to the Eureka cemeteries, where exercises
OF an interesting nature will a *
place under the direction Of the President
OF the day. Hon. Thomas Wren. For full
particulars. SEQ advertisement under the
head Of "New To-day"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-29
NYE COUNTY'S MINES.

A Few Reasons as to Why h Mines
and Reduction Works There are
Idle-GrOss Mismansgement the
lost Prominent Ridiculous In.
Of Ignorance.
The Belmont Courier of the Sd instant
gives quite a lengthy and interesting his
tory OF mining in Nye county. Among
other things it says: As o mineral county
Nye is unsurpassed by any in the State.
la it can be found mines capable of pro.
ducing ores Of gold, silver. copper. lead,
anthony, etc., sufficiently large in guam
ti,y to warrant the investment Of q large
amount Of capital in their development.
Reduction works are by no means scarce,
and If their owners would only work ores
at 9 reasonable figure, twenty chloriders
would be taking out ore where only one at
present is delving near the grass roots for
q pocket Of high grade rock. He cannot
look at any other kind than high and live.
The heavy charges for reduction and sup
plies and the enormous discount on silver
hinder any approach to a try Of this kind.
Nearly all the companies hat have operated
In the county have been grossly misman-
l aReu. AuCuLupcIeut
| of parties who furnish the coin to carry on
work-have had control of mines that
frequently they were afraid to enter,
and if by accident they we're persuaded
TO risk their valuable lives below the
surface they were incapable of tell
ing porphyry from syenite. Such men in
charge OF mining properties are sure to
| run them to the devil. The capitalist,
receiving no return for his outlay, becomes
| tired Of the continued call for more coin,
stops the supply, things are shut down
and the mines get the credit of being
bilks Of the biggest kind. Unfortunate
mines il you owners had ordinary wis
dom there would be few Of the inexperi-
enced tenderfoot variety OF superintend-
ents in charge Of affairs. Speaking of mine
management: A tenderfoot was once sent
from the East to run a Nye county mine.
On his arrival, in company with his fore
nan, he surveyed the situation, asking all
kinds Of ridiculous questions. During
the conversation the foreman remarked
that the shaft was sunk in the wrong
place. "Well," said the wise apology for
a mining man, Ill it is in the wrong
place we will take it up and put ii where
Il ought to CO." Another of the same
kind, when he came from the East to
manage q big mining property, brought
with him q grindstone to sharpen the picks.
Instances OF the styles just stated are too
numerous to be further detailed.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-29
what Does It Mean ?

We have received the following from
Ottawa, Kan, with 8 request to publish:
As q check TO the steady influx OF idle
workingmen into their already over
crowded territory. the more humane citi-
zens OF Ottawa, Kansas, are placarding the
city and surrounding country with the
following poster:
The shotgun policy in Ottawa, Kan
sss.-Notice-To all having friends in the
east, west, north or south: You will save
Yourself humiliation and your friend from
possible ~indignity, by notifying oil such
at once that strangers coming to Ottawa
without money or in search OF work are
under suspicion, and for each and every
snch offense. are liable to service upon the
city rock.pile, under shotgun surveillance
Warn them y!
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-05-29
rLUE DUST.
Scraps from the Notebook Of
s~entfnel's Reporter.

Sentfneps RepOrter.
The new postal cards will be pink.
Virginia City has two lawn tennis courts.
Quijotoa stocks are selling at 50 so in
San francisco.
On Saturday last 10.sO0 acres of land
were sold in the State Land Office.
Members of the Itslo-Swiss Society are
| requested TO meet at their hall this even
Ing.
Mrs. J, L. Fast came up from Pslisade
| Yesterday, and will remain here till next
Monday.
An assessment Of Is cents per share was
levied last Tuesday by the Navajo Mining
Company.
During the present warm weather don't
| forget the delicious soda water at Cspron's
drug store.
Quite q party Of Ruby Killers will leave
shortly for the old country ON q three
months visit.
Morris & Levy are just In receipt OF
another new lot Of novelties In the way Of
ladies' goods.
Immense quantities of strawberries and
raspberriss came in On yesterdays train
from California.
A shipment Of $40. 900 ore was made to
Salt Lake from the Castle Dome District
on Tuesday last.
The mills on the Carson river are said 10
be crushing nearly 900 tons OF Comstock
ore every "a hours.
Persons having bills against the county
for May, should present them to-day to
County Clerk Andre.
Mrs. B. Berg yesterday received q large
and elegant assortment of boquets and cut
flowers from California, which arrived here
In fine condition.
1t is estimated thst there are $500, 900
tons OF tailings in Storey county that will
assay "a so per ton, representing Q total
value Of SIT, 000. 900.
The Remedies are untiring In their efforts
to get reduction works there. The propo-
sition is worthy OF the attention Of those
seeking such an investment.
d. j. Lewis is the name OF the outgoing
District Attorney Of Esmeralds county
mentioned in the Candelaria True Fissure
as leaving . deficit of 81, 900 in his 40
counts.
Nye county's mines have produced up
wards of $40, zoe, 900. and can still show
large quantities OF mineral, but owing TO
the cost Of mining and reducing ores the
industry there is dormant.
Since Monday last a slight improve
mept has been noticeable in the Hale &
Norcross. AS Q consequence the stock
weakens. Better food the mine again SO
as to allow the stock to advance.
II. r. McGurn returned from San Fran
cisco TO the Comstock last Monday after
having satisfactorily settled his affairs, and
In g few days will resume full charge OF the
business Of his three grocery stores.
Prof. A. T. Stearns. OF the State Uni
v~ersity, states that the total number Of
scholars attending that institution 10 80;
average attendance, &c. The class 10 at
tentive and orderly, and making excellent
progress.
Belmont was fred In three places Friday
night at the same time. Three buildings
were consumed and one partially. There
was no wind, or the most OF the town
would have gone. The whole was the
work OF incendiaries.
Times-Review: Sam Davis hired man
, on the ranch told him the other day that
he needed = hoe. Sam said that the Hoe
= was too costly, but that he had an old
a Washington down st the Office, which
8 would probably answer all purposes.