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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

A Han
A slick Trick Played by - Nice
Young Man ON n Bartender.

A slick Trick Played by q Nice
Young Man on n bartender.
Yes, l was pretty badly worked.
but you bet it won't happen again."
said a downtown saloon keeper to a
reporter yesterday.
"You see, it was this way. A real
nice looking, weil.dressed, gentle
manly appearing fellow walked in
and bought q drink. After downing
the stuff he went down after his
pocket book. / noticed bis hand
shook somewhat as he openad it, and
Immediately afterward there was q
sharp metallic clang. He had drop
ped something into the nickel
plated cuspidore in front of the bar.
"'Here bartender says he. Il
Just dropped a S5 gold piece into the
spitton. The darn things full Of
tobacco juice and 1 amt got time to
wait for it to be fshed out. just
give me the change and let your
niger find the coin; I've got to
catch q train,'"
Certainly" says l, and l handed
him out 81 IS, which he pocketed
with a thank you and walked out"
"'Here, JIM says | to the niger,
empty out that cuspidore and give
me that gold piece Jim took the
cuspidore back to the Mushroom and
l didn't hear anything for q minute
or two. Presently he poked his
head out OF the doorway and said:
Boss, 1 ies' guess dere's somfin'
Gurus heah dere amt no COLE piece
in his heah fake, shuah.' l went
and looked, and darn my buttons il
that slick Teller hadn't gone and
dropped an ordinary iron washer in
that cuspidore and worked me for
81 85 and q drink. 1 guess maybe
the knowledge is worth the money to
me; but 1 would like to see that
fellow, just for a minute IS. F.
Call.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
Found Ont Too Late.

A physician who had attended 9
man during several weeks of illness,
called one day and presented hii
bill.
81 can't pay this" said the ex-
patient.
Why? It's correct"
81 don't doubt that, but 1 haven't
any money. Had to pay a life in
surance assessment this morning and
it took every cent ! had"
What, is your life insured?"
Yes, and at one time when 1 did
not expect to live but a few hours
longer, l told my wife to see that
you were paid just as soon as the
company paid the amount Of the
insurance"
my dear man." the doctor sug-
gestively replied, II wish l had
known that. I think I would have
gotten my money" - Arkansaw
Traveller.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

Willows Journal: els the clerk
in?" demanded q rather good-looking
young lady as she stepped into the
County Clerks Office and tapped on
the railing with her parasol. Yes,
ma'am replied a reporter, with a
seven by-nine smile, there is one OF
his deputies" The deputy advanced
with a smile, and politely asked,
what can / do for your" q want
a marriage license" said the girl, as
she majestically strobe across to the
desk. My name is Daisy A; l
am %, and was born in Missouri.
Norman Henry FL 20, and was
born in Tennessee. We have been
sparkling, or at least he's been spark
ing me for three years. 1 com
menced my play the first Of the year,
and I've landed him. How much is
the charger" 1.-TWO dollars"
Law mel A girl that wouldn't
marry when bubbles come that
cheap, don't know enough to come
in when it rains. To, ia"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

Senator Stewart has introduced q
bill in the Senate to amend the
statutes relating to mining. One of
the amendments is that no person
shall acquire upon q location or
possession more than M mining
claim on the same vein; nor shall
any person relocate a claim which he
has previously located; also that no
more than 5000 feet in length along
the veins of claims located prior to
the 10th day of May. 1882. and not
nor than one claim located after the
same date shall be included in the
same application for a patent.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
A strain ON ~edu,it

We have observed several wonder
full stories of late respecting the
skill of the Chinese ex~ecutioners,
who, it is said, can strike off the
heads Of their victims so skilfully
that the poor fellows themselves
never discover their loss until =
moment or two after they r dead.
We recall to mind. however, the
story of o German e%xecutioner who
far surpassed the Chinese in pro-
f~essional dexterity. Upon one o.
casion it happened that a criminal
who was condemned to death had q
singular itching to play at nine-pins,
and he implored permission to play
once more at his favorite game be-
fore he died. Then, he said. he
would submit to his fate without a
murmur. The Judge, thinking
there could be no harm in humoring
him, granted his last prayer, and
upon arriving at the place of exc
cution he found everything pre-
pared for the game. the pins being
set up and the bowls all ready. He
commenced his favorite sport with
enthusiasm. After awhile the
Sheriff, observing that he showed no
inclination to desist, made q sign to
the executioner to strike the fatal
blow while he stopped for a bowl.
The executioner did so, but with
such exquisite dexterity that the cul-
prit did not notice or feel it. He
thought, indeed, that a cold breath
of air was blowing on his neck, and
drawing himself back with a shrug,
his head dropped forward into his
hands. He naturally supposed that
il was a bowl which he had grasped,
and, seizing it firmly. rolled it at the
pins. All Of them fell. and the head
wss heard to exclaim, as it re-
bounded from the further wall:
"Hurrahl I've won the game
Chambers Journal.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
A Trying Ordeal for $500.

Robert s. Tarver, a prominsn.
Texas lawyer, left Monterey, Mexico,
recently with his wife to return
home. He was in the last stages of
consumption, and when the train had
passed Lampassas the doctor who
accompanied him discovered that he
was dead. The doctor imparted the
sad news to Mrs. Tarver, who sat in
the next seat behind him, but told
her if it was discovered the body
would be stopped in Mexico and
$500 export duty demanded before it
could be taken into Texas. Her
fortitude for the next three hours.
which it took the train to GROSS into
the United States, was very great.
During all that time no sigh or sob
escaped her, and the dead body Of
her dead husband came safely to
this side without even the conductor
or a passenger being aware that
there was a corpse on the train.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
District Court Summons.
I'm the District Court OF she state
of Nevada, Eureka County.

-
THE STATE OF NEVADA SENDS GREET
l. ing to VIM. Ferguson and Il. d. Van
derlieth,
You are hereby required to appear in an actor
commenced against you AZ defendants by Johr
Pelsnds, as plaintiff, In the District COURT Of
the State OF Nevada, Eureka county, at the
town OF Eureka, and answer the complaint
therein, which Is on file with the Clerk OF said
Court, within ten days after the service on you
Of this Summons exclusive OF the day Of
seryicel, If served in said county, or twenty
days ii served out Of said county, but
within this District, and In all other cases forty
days; or judgment by default will be taken
against you, according to the prayer OF said
complaint.
The said action is brought to recover iudg.
ment against you the said defendants, for the
sum of 1857 so Qess 1923 heretofore paid on
said sum of 1887 SOY for work and labor per.
formed by plaintiff at the special instance and
request OF defendants on the Margaretta mine,
situated on Wide West Hill, Eureka Mining
District. Eureka county, Nevada, the same be.
ing 1900 feet in length end 200 feet In width,
ard bounded on the west by the Paul Pry mine.
and when said work and labor was performed by
plaintiff as aforesaid. said mine was owned
and possessed by said defendant. VIM. Fer.
guson, and since said work and labor was per.
formed by plaintiff, as aforesaid, said Fer.
guson has conveyed said mine to said Wander
lieth, also to enforce Q lien against said Marga-
retta mine for the sum Of 1854 so for the above
work and labor, 10 wit; between the 18th day Of
October, 1885. and the 7th day Of May, 1851.
both inclusive, at the alleged stipulated price OF
$50 per month. Also, for s. 80 Tor the record
ing OF said lien and for costs Of suit. Also,
that said Judgment be adjudged q lien against
the said Margaretta mine; that said mine and
premises above described to the extent and in.
terests OF said defendants be adjudged and de.
creed to be sold BY the Sheriff of Eureks county
according to law, and the proceeds Of such sale
be applied to the payment Of tie costs Of the
proceedings and such sale, and that PLAINTIFF
claim, amounting 10 1868, and also for the claim
OF any other lien-holder ON said property who
shall come IN and be duly made parties TO this
action, and for such other and further relief A
the Court shall deem just.
And you are hereby notified that il Won fail
20 appear and answer the said complaint a.
above required, the said plaintiff Will take
judgment against you the said defendant FER
guson for s5Gs and costs Of suit. and apply 10
the Court for the relief demanded in said com.
plant against both defendants.
INTkSTIM0HY WHEREOF I. y. III. HARMON.
have hereunto set my hand officially
SHALL and affixed the seal Of said Court This
10Th day Of November, A. d. 1887.
r. II. HARMON,
County Clerk and ex. oficio CLERK II the Dis.
triet Court Of the State Of Nevada, Eureka
oount
'or plaintiff. i7-ew
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
Fruit for Breakfast.

The old adage. mo breakfast, no
man." is perhaps as true in some
form to-day As when first formulated
although of late years the ideas of
people concerning breakfast have
undergone a radical change. For
the laboring man and for the man OF
much physical exercise a heavy
breakfast is necessary, but for the
man or woman Of sedentary habits &
light breakfast is doubtless much
better. In any case. fruit should
always be found at breakfast. Many
perfer it after the meal, but it is not
only more digestible but assists the
digestion more surely if used at the
beginning of the meal. For a light
breakfast the fruit should be followed
by one of the cereals in some form,
with cream, which is more nourish-
ing than milk, and by many as
easily digested. This, followed by
delicate dry toast or rolls, with coffee,
tea or chocolate, with perhaps eggs
in some form, makes q breakfast so
easily digested that many persons
can do far more work OF it than on
heavier food.-Table Talk.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
Just what You want.

P. H. Hull is just in receipt of q large
lot Of glassware and orocksry. Also, q
fine assortment Of library and parlor
~lsmps-the finest ever brought TO the
market. Also, Q nice assortment Of silk
plush cabinet frames. and frame mould
ings. Also. carpets, oilcloth and mating,
bird ages. He has also just been made
agent for the celebrated li~ght-running
domestic" sewing machines, which are
nov On exhibition ct his store on South
Main street. They are Of all sizes and all
prices.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
Bill Nye's Cow.

lowing to ill-health l will sell at
my residence in township 20, range
Is west according to Government sur
vey. one plushed-raspberry colored
COW, aged 8 years. She is a COW of
undaunted courage, and gives milk
frequently. TO q man who does not
fear death in any form she would be
a great boon. She is very much at
tached to her home at present, by
means of a t~race-chain, but she will
be sold to any one who will agree to
treat her right. She is one-fourth
short-horn and three. fourths hyens.
1 will also throw in a double-bar-
relied shotgun, which goes with her.
In May she generally goes away for
a week or two, and returns with a
tall, red calf. with long wabbly legs.
Her name is Rose, and 1 perfer to
sell her to a nonresident"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

The White House Clothing Emporium
10 in daily receipt Of their new stock Of
Spring and summer clothing, gents' fur
nishing goods, hats. etc. Also, Q full line
OF the gold and silver shirts. which we
guarantee TO be the best white shirts in
the market. at the lowest price.
NJ. KARsKY.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

Did you ever have a lady hand
you a lead quarter vas asked of a
car conductor yesterday.
II have"
Nicely dressed, h~igh-toned
ladies?"
Just so. There were several on
this line who used to hand me lead
quarters"
And you didn't feel like saying
anything to them?"
There was 40 need to. I always
bad four lead nickels ready to re-
turn for change. Detroit Free
Press.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
DeIieacies OF the season.

For delicacies j. w. Lambert's store has
become famous, and nothing that is in sea.
son is neglected at this establishment. BY
train to-day he will receive a fine lot Of
fresh fish and oysters, caulihower, celery,
vegetables of all kinds, and a fine assert.
ment Of California fresh fruit. :
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

A Tale of the Smashed Sugar-bOwl.
He was a gay young man, and she
was the new waiter girl. he drop
ped into a seat and hung his hat on
a wire underneath his chair. while
she tossed a bill of fare in front Of
him and smoothed out her apron.
When he glanced up he noticed that
auburn ringlets clustered about her
classic brow, but failed to notice
that her jaws were square, that there
was a double tier of freckles down
her nose, and that her eyebrows
grew together. The gay young
man smiled softly and said: ga
small steak, cup of coffee and fried
potatoes. And. say. bring me some
white horseradish, too" The new
waiter girl smiled ~cynically when
the cashier locked her Z cents for
the wrecked sugar bowl, and Q
marked: "You bet there can't no
small steak dood work the white
horse racket on me. My hair may be
red, but I'm a lady"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

Clothing, furnishing goods, blankets,
quilts, hats, gloves. boots and shoes only
cheap at Berg's. :
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

Fresh sweet apple cider for mince meat,
and the choicest apples in the market,
cheap, at Berg's. I
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

Everybody should know it, Berg sell,
cLeaper than any one. I
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

At Mrs. Browns restaurant, on north
Main street, can be found . supply Of
fresh Eastern oysters.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

This years crop of nuts, green and dried
fruit, to be had at Berg's. I
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
A Grandmosher a. twenty-five.

Delaware township : reports
colored woman who yesterday be-
came a grandmother when but rs
years old. The woman, Clarissa
Jackson. was married when but IL
years old. and in her twelfth year
became the mother Of a daughter.
This daughter. when IL years old
married. and yesterday gave birth to
a child, the grandmother being two
months short of % years of age.
All the parties are respectable peo-
pie in good circumstances.-Find-
lay, Ohio, Dispatch.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

pnpTIv Rewarded are those who
4t4S4A4I read this and then act; they
WI md honorable employment that win not
axe them from their homes aud families. The
profits are large and sure for every industrious
person. Many have made and are now making
several hundred dollars a month. II Is sssy
TOT any one to make IS and upwards per day.
wno Is willing to work. Either sex, young or
pa; capital not needed; we start you. Every.
ming new. No special ability required: YOU.
leader, can do IL a. well an any Que. Write 10
az once for full particulars, which we mail
iree- Address Stinson 4 Co., Portland, Maine.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18
THE ONLY GUARANTEE CURE

EoR ~CATARRAH, GOLD IN THE HEAL
IL Hay Fever, REESE Gold. Catarrhal Deaf
ness and Sore Eyes. Restores the the sense of
taste and smell. removes bad taste and unpleas-
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10 warranted by all druggists. Send for eircu-
lar to ABIETINE MEDICAL COMPANY, Orc.
Vile. Gal. Six months treatment for 81; sent
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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

Celery, eauliaower and cranberries at
Berg's. I
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MISCELLANEOUS.
PHYSICIANS

Nj MINISTER'S, vooALIsTS. PUBLIC SPEAK
NJ ers and the professions generally. recon-
mend SANTA Able as the best OF all medi-
cines for sll diseases OF the THROAT, CHEST
and LUNGS.
Beware of limitations.
See that the trade mark SANTA Able Is on
very bottle. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
efunded by DIN 8. OAPRON.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

Berg.
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IN RA N C (
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W.. e.
OF EUREKA, NEVADA.

Of EUhEhA, NhNhDAs
POLICIES IMMEDIATELY ON
w application. Represents the Oldest and
best Insurance Companies in the world. All
have complied with the state law governing
Insurance Companies. BEWARE OF oTHkRs.
Triple Security.
The IIyerpool snd London and Globe
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-02-18

q. a. b.
Upton POST NO. 10. O. 4. n, MEETS
u every Fourth Sunday evening Of each
month, In Odd Fellows Hall. Meetings com.
menee Of 7 30 O'Clock. MAT sOHATZLRIN,
Oommsnder.
O. b. BmwRLL. Adjutant.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-14
Thought II Was ouinine,

A prominent New York doctor has been
repeatedly noticed of late in attendance on
the occupant OF fashionable fat house. The
latter is millionaire who retired from busi-
ness some time ago, after many years of ac-
tivity, and immediately became i'll, as 50
many old people do from a sudden change Of
habits. The patient complained Of a pecu[
lar roaring in his ears every morning and
evening, which was attended now and then
with a strange clicking noise. The quinine
he had been taking was Immediately reduced
in quantity, but the buzzing and clicking in
his ears continued At last the doctor was
becoming convinced that the quinine he used
was Ancommonly cranky, when it was dis
covered that the tenant of the fat below
had just bought 500 music box, which
played twenty-four tunes and ran for an
hour. The tunes couldn't be heard through
the sick mans floor, but the hum Of the
powerful springs and the click of the cylin-
ders as the tune was changed had scared him
into big doctors bill-The Argonaut
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-14

"Did you ever see one Of the Roman tribute
penniesr asked Mr. Smith.
Then, turning TO Mr.. Proskey, he said, in
the words Of the Scripturei "Show me the
tribute money! And he showed him penny.
The penny" was small silver coin, about
the size OF sixpenee, though rather thicker.
The Image and superscriptionn Of Cesar
were plainly visible, though somewhat irreg-
ular and worn. As is the case with many
old coins, the center of the die did not CORE
spond with the center of the disc.
That said Mr.. Proskey, sis caused by
tteir not using the collar TO keep the disc in
place while it was being struck. The collar
vas not discovered till about Queen Eliza
seth's time, since which it has been almost
universally adopted. 1t also serves to give
he nilled or lettered edge. Roman coins are
aot worth much, be added. Most varieties
oring about sl.25. They are not very COM
mon, but there is no demand for them. II as
many collectors should go to collecting them
with the same energy as they do American
coins there would not be enough to go round
There are many rare coins in small private
collections which larger ones do not have."-
New York World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-14
southern Hotel. Expensive.

"You are mistaken, SIR" said Signor
Tuley to e dignified looking gentleman
from the east, who was protesting against
the price charged for an outside room, the
other day; lit costs more to run first
class hotels in the south than it does in
the nofth."
"But you get your negro help for less
price" argued the guest"
There again you are in error, said the
one and only, 'our best colored help
comes from Chicago. They are bright
young fellows who drift up that way and
learn the business and then return to
their native heath. Not one in hundred
of the cornfield negroes indigenous to this
section would make good hotel servant.
I've been thirteen years in the south and
l know whereof / speak. Memphis
Avalanche
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-14
L. b. q W. Bulletin.

April 90 and "a, May s, 9, 90 and 23,
June 4, S, 19 and 20, 1888, the o. !. & W.
will sell round trip tickets to all important
points in Iowa, Minnesota, Dakota, Ne.
braska, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas al
Just half fare.
Beginning with April 1st, the o. /. & W.
will have on sale tourists tickets to all
summer resorts in the northwest. west and
southwest, at very low rates, $40 less than
last year. Remember. that In July the o.
/. & W. will sell round trip tickets to Cali
fornia points at half rates. This is the
through car line. No change of cars to
Lincoln, Nebraska at Kansas City.
For general information call on or ad-
dress c. L. Hilleary, ticket agent, union
denOt
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-14
Greasing Soldiers Feet.

The experiment, begun some time ago
in the German infantry, Of doing away
with socks and keeping the foot soldiers
feet well creased, has proved thoroughly
successful. To say nothing of the economy
of the plan, the men march easier, and,
generally speaking, show few blisters. So,
too, lifting the foot high-the regulation
step now-is said to make the most awk-
ward Pomeranian or Hanoverian peasant
fairly sure footed, while before its adoption
25 per cent. of such men would stumble in
a charge over rough ground, and about 10
per cent fal.-Scientific American.