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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
BOARD OF EoUri.zaraox.


The Eureka County Commission
ers met as a Board of Equalization
Sept. IL, 1888, and continued in SEES
sion until last Saturday, inclusive.
The following business was transacted
Ordered, That the assessment o.
W. III. Ennor be reduced from 1925 to
500 on improvements on real estate
in Palisade.
The assessment OF j. N. Hill on
solvent debts, was reduced from $3.50
to $3.50.
The assessment OF Henry Zadow on
real estate in Eureka, was reduced
from 1850 to $3.50.
The assessment Of Joseph Mendes
on real estate in Eureka, was reduced
from 81 500 to 81 100.
The assessment Of M. G. Cavanaugh
in Diamond Valley, to stand as as
sessed.
The assessment Of f. and K. Baily,
by request Of Assessor Wallace, was
reduced from 81, 300 to $1,000 on the
Scott ranch.
The assessment Of J. II. Hammond,
on the Eureka NJ. f. Church, was
stricken from the roll.
The assessment of Moses Heller, on
the Dunkle building on Main street,
Eureka, reduced from $3.50 to 81, 720.
The assessment of J. Bremenkampf.
on real estate in Eureka, was reduced
from 500 to 1925.
The assessment OF the Central Pa
cifc Railroad Company, on their
main line in Eureka county, O reduc-
ton from $4,000 TO $4,000 was APP
piled for. Application denied.
The assessment OF M. j. Franklin,
on his real estate in Eureka. Re-
duction asked. Denied.
The assessment OF the Eureka Tun-
mel and Mining Co., on machinery and
improvements, reduced from $500 TO
81, 800.
The assessment Of r. Sadler, on his
stock OF merchandise in Eureka,
stands as assessed.
Application Of r. Sadler, as one
third owner OF the Eureka Opera
House, to reduce the assessment on
this property from $1,000 to 5000.
Denied.
Application OF II. Sadler, as Presi-
dent OF the Diamond Valley Stock
Association, to reduce the assessment
on their real and personal property
from $4,000 to $1l 900. Denied.
Assessment Of X. Sadler, on lots A
and 5, in block 81, in Eureka. To re-
main as assessed.
Assessments of Thomas Fitzpatrick
on his Mulligan wood ranch reduced
from $3.50 to 800; on his 40 acres Of
garden tract, on the Geddes and
Bertrand road, reduced from 5000 to
800, and on his tract of land, nea
Pinto Summit, reduced from 5000 to
x100.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
PERSONAL T
x-,vsmsnts Of Men and Women
Hare and Elsewhere.

q. Wallace returned home from Sal
r~'sneisco last Thursday.
- n strait and wife came In iron
n,skgstsr last Wednesday.
G,briel ZAnoli came mp from Alpha las
rs,sday and returned there yesterday.
u.,rv Allen, the stone mason. Is re
All b be lying quite Ill at his residence
u,, Mcintosh defeated Mrs. Reynoldl
/ she ladies' riding tournament at the Car
Sn Fair.
I. Wines, Esq., and wife, returned
,.ms last Tuesday from a trip TO San Fran
s.co, Reno and Elko.
Elmer Mcconnell, locomotive engineer
:. tbe Ruby Hill railroad, has been dowr
III during the week.
The Truckee Republican says Sam Davis,
4 The Carson Appeal, is not the right kind
IA liar TO be q political success.
Mr.. Joseph Vannini departed for Oak.
Ind. Cal, last Monday. She has gone
,ssre for the benefit Of her health.
n A. Mason, editor Of the Truckee Re.
-blican, was married in Santa Clara, Cal
. Wednesday to Miss Alice Weber.
DR.. Porter, the dentist, left last Monday
San Jose, Cal, to visit his family, and
III probably return here in about six
Neks.
Miss Nanny Ady, who has been visiting
the Catholic Parsonage for several weeks
mst, departed for Baltimore, Nd, last
Monday.
James A. Moore, Of Virginia, has been
nominated by the President for the position
d United States Marshal for the District
Of Nevada. Ln.
Mrs. z. Bayse, who has been visiting L.
W. Cromer and her grandchildren during
the past four months, left here for San
Francisco last Monday.
Henry Hip arrived here from San Fran
cisco Saturday and left on Monday for Ely,
White Pine county, by private CONVEYANCE
In company with VIM. Stevens.
Thomas Hagar returned here from Reno
las. Tuesday, where he went In charge Of
an insane man from Taylor. He left for
Fly, White Pine county, last Wednesday.
Col. W. o. Mills returned home from
San Francisco last Tuesday. Mrs. Mills
has gone with their little daughter on q
visit To her mother, Mrs. s. Wenban, at
Cortez. Mr.. Wenban Il In London, Eng
land.
Ed Copp. OF our Eureka young men,
who for several years past has honestly
earned his living by the sweat Of his brow,
And being frugal, has accumulated q little
money. Last Monday he left for San Jose,
Cal. TO attend q commercial college at that
place and prepare himself for LATHE in the
higher and broader paths Of life. We ad.
his manly ambition and heartily wish
him the utmost success.
Jimmy Purcell, formerly q typo In this
,fice, dropped in on us last Saturday even
ns and was heartily welcomed. He h
rom Butte, Montana, where, since he left
Iere, he has had a sit" on the Butte
He has grown tall. and his pre-
possessing appearance has set our Eureka
Washers" wild with envy. He will re-
iain here about three weeks longer. We
dvise our Eureka girls to beware OF him. |
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N~evada's Dusky sons and Daugh.
tiers Make Merry.

The Piutes who have been engaged In
picking hops In the fields Of Sacramento
county. Cal, gave a grand farewell bar
beeue, war-dance, etc., at Menke's
ranch. near Brighton. The ranchers in
the vicinity furnished an ample supply
of food. and "Lo, the poor Indian"
slowed away sufficient grub to keep him
alive until the ~pine.nut season here
opens. The Sacramento Bee says the
bucks and squaws were gorgeously ar
rayed for the occasion, and about
twenty men and half q dozen women
took part in the dance, which was carried
on in q circle around which stood the
white spectators. The Indians went
through all manner OF extravagant
antics, keeping time toa low. cultural
chant and music furnished by the man.
ipulation Of some bamboo instruments.
After the dance a collection was taken
up. and then several Of the chiefs made
brief speeches, promising to return next
year and pick hops.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

We call attention to Senator Teller's
bill authorizing the citizens OF Colo
RADIO, Nevada and the Territories to
fell and remove timber on the public
domain for mining and domestic pur-
poses, with amendments by Senator
VIM. M. Stewart, which passed the
Senate Sept. IA, and was referred 10
the House Committee on Public Lands
on Sept. IS. 1t should be carefully
read by miners. smelling companies
and all others interested in the in
dustries peculiar TO this State. The
full text OF the bill will be found on
the first page Of this issue OF the
SENTINEL. "ft
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

Democratic Platform and Rc.oIu.
lions.

saonE
The following platform and resolution
were unanimously adopted by the delegate
as assembled and indorsed as the embodi
ment Of Democratic principles:
To the Chairman and gentlemen Of tn,
Democratic Convention Of Lander County,
Nevada; Your Committee on Platform and
Resolutions most respectfully submit tn,
following:
Whereas, The tue principles Of a Re.
publican form Of Government are fulIv em.
bodied in the platform as enunciated by the
National Democratic Convention at st,
Louis, Mo-, 1888. and the platform adopted
by the Democratic State Convention of Ne.
vada, at Virginia City, 1888, and
Whereas, Said National and State Con.
vehtions, in their declaration Of principles,
champion the cause Of the weak against the
strong; OF the laboring classes against the
expressions Of centralized capital; and be.
lieying that the voice Of the majority M
trameled should be vouchsafed to all alike;
that a modification Of the tariff to the ex.
tent that whisky, diamonds, beer, silks and
tobacco, bear the burden Of taxation and
that the necessaries, TO wit: require food
AitA AAttiitiib W TtlftNtu 10 Lnt IuItSI exc
tent; that the schedule Of war taxes be
abolished and that the rate be fixed in con.
sonance with the mandates Of an enlieht.
ened Government, % years at peace with
all the world, and
Whereas, We recognize in the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Cleveland, the pure, capable
and just executive OF this nation, as shown
by his brilliant record a. our present exc.
c%utive, the choice Of sound wisdom and
taithfulness to a clean record, that only he,
among the many very excellent statesmen
in our party. wa the most suitable person
10 succeed himself.
That in the nomination Of the patriot
and sage, Allen G.. Thurman, Of Ohio, for
the Vice Presidency, the National Conven-
tion confirmed its wisdom in selecting the
choice of the people for the second honor In
the gift of the American people.
That in the selection Of Geo. w. Cassidy
as the nominee for Congressman from Ne
vada, our State Convention voiced the sem
timent Of the people; that Cassidy Is the
ideal mar for Nevada's representative in
the National Legislature, which has been
most thoroughly demonstrated by his past
achievements in Congress from this State.
That in the selection Of Judge W. NJ.
Seawell, Of Esmeralda county, as a candi-
uhJe ipT DupItlut "uuke VI Ncfhuay thc
embodiment of sagsciousness, integrity and
competency are abundantly found. There.
fore be il
Resolved, That we unanimously indorse
the National and State nominees Of the
Democratic party, and the National and
State platforms and hereby pledge our
selves to the support Of the principles
therein contained, and in addition thereto
the triumphant election OF both the
National and State Democratic tickets on
the 9Th of November, 1888.
1t was moved by Il. McBeth, and carried,
a copy Of the platform be sent to the
Virginia Chronicle, Winnsmucca Silver
State, Elko Independent, and the Eureka
SESrISEL, for publication.
NJ. Finigan, Chairman, Lewis Smith, M.
Seaman. Hiram Lamb, @. w. Huntsman,
William Ulster.
Austin, September 26, 1888.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
winter Dry Goods

Henry Levy, Of the old and well
known firm OF Morris & Levy, arrived
home from San Francisco last Satur-
day. He had been to the city to select
a new stock of Winter goods, and on
Monday last a whole carload Of cases,
filed with dry goods, ETC., big bales of
carpets, blankets, domestic goods and
other things that we don't know what,
blocked the sidewalk and made it al
most impossible. Here Is a chance for
the ladies to make their Fall and Win
ter purchases OF dress goods, flannels.
underwear, cloaks, jackets, etc. Such
a bountiiul stock of new patterns and
new style goods were never received at
any dry goods store in Eureka before.
Call ladies and see for yourselves.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
Runaway.

Wells, Fargo & Cos. delivery horse
was hitched on Mob Hill last Wednes-
day, when becoming frightened at
something unknown, broke the hitch
ing strap and ran furiously down
Clark street, and the wagon striking
something Mt the corner of Munroe
street, spun along on two wheels IN
til it reached the corner of Main street,
where it tipped over and threw the
horse. The animal got off with a few
scratches about his legs, but the
wagon had TO be laid up temporarily,
with the lamps, seat and shafts for re-
pairs.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

During the past week ore shipments
were made from the following-named
mines Of the district to the furnaces /:
From the Lone Pine mine, 4 tons
Munroe, % tons; Williamsburg, ~
tons Hude, 2 tons Dunkle, 613 tons
Fairbanks, IL tons; Marguerite, 4
ton Evans, 4 ton Rockhill, 14tons;
Fulton, 80 tons; Silver Lick, 224 tons ;
Reveille, 2% tons and White Pine,
81 tons. From the Silver Connor
mine, 208 tons Ethel, 4 tons; Mar
guerite, IA tons and Oriental and Bel
mont "a tons.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

Judge VIM. NJ. Seawell, the Demo
cratic nominee for Supreme Judge oil
this State, made a very favorable inn
preston in Eureka during his recent
visit here. He has served IL years in
Lyon and Esmeralda counties as Dis
trict Judge, and earned the enviable
reputation Of being one OF the most
able iurists in tho State. He Is as
suredly N OF the finest gentlemen
whom W o have had the pleasure OF
meeting, and We have not the least
doubt that he will run ahea OF his
ticket on the 9th Of November, and be
elected to fill the high and honorable
position TO which he aspires.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
COUNTY connIssIoNEws.
rOceedings Of the Board at Their
Regular Meeting Held Last Mon.

meettng teiu Asest won
day.
The Board met Sept. %, when II
was ordered that the sum Of 800 ant
a railroad ticket to Palisade be allowed
to Mrs. Lutey, an INDECENT person, fol
the purpose Of taking her and hei
child, Andrew Lutey, TO San Fran.
cisco for medical care and assistance.
The Board again met on last Mon
day, when the reports OF the County
Physician, County Clerk and Consta-
Bile were received and placed on file.
Pursuant to a petition OF the citizens
Of Stafford, it was ordered that Stafford
School District be established with the
following boundaries, to wit:
Commencing at a point two miles
due north OF the house OF Johnathan
Walker in the said town and running
thence due east, two miles; thence
due south, four miles; thence due
west, four miles; thence due north,
four miles, and thence due east, two
miles to the place Of beginning.
Pursuant to request, il was ordered
that the polling place for Ruby Hill
Precinct No. g., for the ensuing cleo
ton, be changed from Miners Union
Hall 10 James Rowe's house in New
Town.
Ordered, That Ed. Mulcoy be ap-
pointed inspector OF election for the
year 1888, for Ruby Hill Precinct No.
3, in place OF John Flavin, who de-
clines to qualify as such.
Ordered, That the sum OF $500 be
transferred from the General Fund to
the Salary Fund.
Ordered, That the petition of the
precinct Of Antelope Valley be denied.
Ordered, That the sprinkling of the
streets in Eureka, by w. Haskins, be
discontinued.
Ordered, That the petition for a
precinct. at Whalen's mine be denied.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
Justice.

In Truckee Saturday. q drunken In
dian seriously maltreated his squaw,
winding up by shooting her in the leg.
In the evening a party of citizens Of that
town hunted up Mr.. Indian, took him
out OF town and shot him to death. On
his dead body was discovered a quantity
Of opium, witch induced the crowd to
visit Chinatown, where the drug had
evidently been obtained, and the result
of the visit was that the last Chinaman
and woman was ordered to forthwith
pack up and leave. an order which they
promptly obeyed.
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Fully Recovered.

"The Helena, Montana, Record
notes with pleasure the complete re-
covery from severe illness Of Mrs. Jot
Travis, now with her husband visiting
this city. The lady was permitted,
for the first time since her sickness, to
enjoy a few hours carriage ride in the
pleasant sunshine and her GONZALES
cence is now an assured fact; all OF
which is gratifying to the lady's many
friends in Helena" And, we may
add, to her numerous friends here in
Eureka.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
Desire sss Always she Res Proof

Times-Review:-A strong desire on
the part of the candidate alone to fill q
high Office in town, city or State, is not
always-the best proof that is the man
whom the people want, or that he will
secure the convicted position by trying to
be all things unto all men a few months
before election
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

We learn, on good authority, that
the Richmond Company have quit
buying custom ores for the present.
The tributers in the Hamburg mine
have already sent down so tons of ore
to the railroad for shipment to Salt
Lake. 1t now lies at the depot, but
il satisfactory arrangements can be
made, we have no doubt that it, and
all the ore now broken in the camp,
will be sent to the Eureka Con. works
for reduction.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
xhaIan,s New MIL.

The lumber for VIM. Whalen's con-
centrating mill, in Antelope District,
arrived at Alpha and was ready to
haul to the millsite last Thursday.
The machinery at the same time was
at Palisade and will probably reach
Alpha to-day. MIR. Whalen has from
So to 40 men at work.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
ssampoae for wolf Greek.

There is a smali-sized stampede to
the head OF Wolf Creek, in the Belt
Mountains, Montana. Placer locations
are being taken up on what is known
as Dry Wolf Creek, and considerable
work has already been done. Several
Lewiston parties are in the new dig
gings, and feel confident that they
have struck it rich.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
Key West Cigars.

w. ]. Smith is selling choice Key
West cigars, five for a quarter, at the
Postoffice bookstore. This is owing to
a revision of the tariff, out of which
Billy is Just knocking the stufing.
They are a most excellent article for
the price, and we recommend all who
indulge in the weed to try them.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
Will Never Zee salt Lake.

New York, Sept. 26.-Twenty-one
girls, ranging from nine to fourteen
years of age, who were brought here
from England on tho Wisconsin,
which arrived yesterday, have been
ordered to be sent back by Collector
Magone. They were brought here by
Mormon missionaries and were en-
route to Salt Lake City.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
Politicians.

Times Review: This is the time OF
year when the politician is upon his
best behavior. He is all smiles, his
hand is ever ready to grasp the digits
of his beloved fellow-citizens, and his
eve wanders as he walks in or
der that no dear friend may pass him
without being greeted with a CHEEKY
nod and a genial "How-do-you-do2"
After November z, what q change
there will be.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

At a meeting Of the Eureka Star
Band, held at their hall last Thursday
evening, the following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing six
months: President, L. A. Dunkle
Secretary, Thos. Davis; Sergeant, ].
Z. Lucey; Finance Committee, Ed.
Blumenthal, John j. Lucey and f.
Delamorte.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
white Pine Democratic Ticket.

At the Democratic County Con-
yention Of White Pine, held at Ely on
the 9th ultimo, the following ticket
was nominated: For State Senator,
Sol Hip: for Assemblymen, David
McQuilty and X. A. Riepe; County
Recorder, j. +. Cupid; Sheriff,
Thomas Edwards; Treasurer, NJ. Is.
Garaghan County Clerk, $. s. Chip
man; Long Term Commissioner, A.
House Short Term Commissioners, M.
+. Boyle; Supt. Public Schools, ID. A.
Strong.
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Demoerrtic speaking.

Hon. VIM. M. Seawell, Democratic
candidate for Supreme Judge. and
Hon. Geo. w. Cassidy, candidate fol
Congress, will speak at the following
places ON the dates mentioned, viz
Winnemucca. Oct. 8; Paradise, Oct
8; Spring City, Oct. 10; Lovelock
Oct. u, and Wadswortb, Oct. Is,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
Thomas Lynch Convicted.

Thomas Lynch has been convicted In
Elko for stealing a valise from a pas
senger coach during a short stop of the
train at Palisade. The valise contained
the ticket of a gentleman and his wife
who were en- route to San Francisco. the
check for their trunk and q small amount
OF money, all of which were found on
the person Of the prisoner when be was
arrested in Carlin.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
d Co tha Asylum.

Thomas Rule. who in the early days OF
Humboldt county located . ranch on the
river near where Winnemucca 10 situated,
has been adjudged isane and sent to the
asylum from Elko county. where he has
resided for years. He was elected to the
Legislature In this county IN 1865. and
was a man Of more han ordinary ability.
He has a family residing OF Tuscarora.-
Silver State.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
Postomce ynr,c,v store.

just arrived, at the Postoffice
Variety Store, a full assortment Of
French garden and flower seeds. The
choicest Of bird seed, feather busters,
tissue paper busters, wood tooth picks,
ladies work baskets, picture frames,
fine stationery, cutlery, meerschaum
goods, pipes, tobacco, imported and
domestic cigars, cigarettes and all the
novelties Of the season always in
stock
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

Recently a big copper discovery has
been made at a point eight miles
southwest Of Mountain Meadows, the
scene of the diabolical massacre of
migrants by the Latter Day Saints.
A new and great mineral region has
been found. Under a Gaping of iron
are veins of rich agentiferous galena.
There are all kinds Of country rock
limestone, slate, trap, greensboro,
sandstone, granite and porphyry and
great belts Of quartzite. Enterprise.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

In our advertising columns will be
found a notice Of an auction sale to
take place at Fletcher's stables on
Wednesday. October 10, when 20 head
of horses, four wagons, seven sets Of
harness, a moving machine and hay
rake will be sold under the hammer.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

Hon. ii. +. Bartine, Republican
candidate for Congress. and Hon. M.
A. Murphy, candidate for Supreme
Judge, will address the citizens of
Eureka and vicinity next Wednesday
evening at the Opera House. A
general invitation is extended.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
kpIendid Fruit,

B. Berg has on hand the finest
ounces for preserving. and a lot OF the
most excellent quality of apples. He
has also the choicest variety of Cali
fornia grapes, for a box Of which,
sent to this Office, the printers return
their ~sincerest thanks.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
" Of song

We acknowledge the receipt OF an
excellent little book of poems, written
by Josephine Walcott, entitled World
Of Song" 1t is o perfect literary gem.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06

The Eureka Con. Mining Company
shipped during the week IL dore bars
Of bullion, valued at $4,000.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-06
rresh Oystera.

Al Mrs. Browns restaurant. on north
Main street, can be found q supply OF
fresh Eastern oysters.