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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
The Camp Greek Road.

Captain Hammer is at work, with
five men, making six turnouts on the
Camp creek road, to comply with the
contract. He is also putting.in a
bridge on the same road.
This work is expected to be com
pleted in day or two; after which
the parties travelling over the road
will have to do what additional work
may be required in the way of turn.
outs. 1t is stated that six additional
turnouts should be made, to enable all
kinds of teams to pass either up OF
down, anywhere from the Camas No.
2 to the Prairie. These should be IS
feet wide and GO feet long, and COS,
about SIS each.
The'road is very satisfactory to the
ranchers, who say that by going owe,
1t they can make the round trip be.
tween Soldier and Haley in one day
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
A Water SHIT to be DlSc0nt inucd,

Messrs. Walden, Wait, Carpenter,
and other ranchers along Soldier
creek were in town, to-day, to settle
their difference over the waters of
the creek without going to court.
Some time ago an injunction was OBJ
tanned by one of the parties, enjoin-
ing those on the other side from us
ing the water to the detriment of the
older settlers. The water was turned
into the creek, but is was then ascer.
tanned that it sank after flowing
about so rods Hence no one de-
rived any benefit from it. When
this state Of facts was ascertained, it
was deemed best not to 60 to the ex-
pense of law suit to settle the title
to the water.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
THE WAR DANCE.
1t Will Ship Very Little Ore After the
First Of August.

James w. Burns, one of the
owners Of the War Dance group, says
that he does not believe that he will
ship much, if any ore after the LIST of
August, until the railway company
shall give the long promised reduc-
ton in freight rates. About six
weeks ago he reduced his force by
half, retaining only about 20 men,
as he could not only get along with
that number, but ship three or fou,
carloads per week besides. Now,
the dead work has reached that con.
dition of development that lie can
afford to let it stand to await new
rates, if it takes 10 years. And he is
going to do it.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
LOCAL JOTTINHS.

Warren s Shepherd have reopened
the old Dan. Harrington saloon.
Give Warren & Shepherd call, at
[their Co,nstock saloon. They have
p cosy place, aud their liquors and
[cigsrs are first class.
Last Saturday the Mills bill passed
the House of Representatives by a
vote of l62 yeas and l49 nays. Ran
dali was'paircd in opposition to tn.
bill. Three Democrats voted against
and two Republicans for the bill.
Hugh w. Weir, of Pennsylvania,
and 9. H. Berry, of Minnesota, have
been confirmed as Chief and Asso.
ciate Justice of Idaho-respectively.
The Senate is evidently doing wha. it
can to assist US of the Second Dis.
trict in securing term of court.
The following townships having
been surveyed, applications for entry
will be resolved at the HALEY Land
Office on and after August %, 1888:
y. l N. r. II E. (Camas Prairie), T..
N. r. "A K. (Martin), and T. 3, 4
md 5, Mr.. 20 L. Little Lost River).
j. G. Conklin, of the Queen of the
Hills, Triumph, and other properties
nere, was in town yesterday. He
laid that his confidence in the future
ot this region was mistaken; but
that be :ore we could prosper to any
extent, the railway company would
have to give US the long promised
lower rate of freight on ore.
Hugh G. Wallace did not leave
Sunday for Tacoma, as he expected,
|as by remaining here another day he
could close some business which
YOU'D otherwise have compelled him
% come hero again for that special
purpose. Mr.. Wallace retains all his
Interests here. and proposes to in.
crease them from time to time, as he is
more hraaiy convinced than ever that
70 shalt have . prosperous future.
There Is hitch in the way of the
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23

~ Blank Proofs of Labor for
sale at this Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
AFTER PLACER GOLD.
An Old Shait-Sinking Project Belss
Revived.

Revived.
In Virginia City, New, says the
Evening Chronicle of that city, the
project of sinking a shaft to bed. rock
on the gravel deposit on the fat cas-,
of tho mouth of Six Mile Canyon. is
again being discussed. In 1873 q
shaft was sunk at the mouth OF Sis
Mile Canyon to depth of 1l3 feet
when water was struck and the pro.
ject of sinking to bedrock abandoned
as the funds Of the proprietors were
exhausted, and no greater depth
could be obtained without pumping
machinery.
The material from the surface
down to the water.level was washed
gravel boulders, none Of them weigh
ing above 200 pounds, and the mos,
of them of half the size of brick.
Good prospects in gold were found
all the way down, in sinking, the
gold growing coarser as depth is at.
tanned. The largest piece taken out
weighed the sixth of an ounce. The
gold was worth about $13 per ounce.
The proprietors who sunk the shaft
abandoned the project reluctantly,
confident that they would have found
rich deposit of gold if they could
have sunk to bedrock
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: 81 can recommend Electric
Bitters rs the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years. standing.'
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio
affirms: ''The best selling medicine
have ever handled in my 20 years ex.
perience, is Electric Bitters." Thous-
ands of others have added their testi-
mony, SO that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases
Of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Ouly q
half dollar bottle at Rupe't's Drug
Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
Balance now In treasury

The Treasures receipts to p. Il. Kinney,
Sheriff, for l1ceeses collected in April. May and
June. amounting to $25i7.O0, WAS filed July l4-too
late to be embraced in this report.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
A POWERFUL COMPANY.
How 1t Secured the Top Price for Its
Lead.

LeAOs
The Richmond mine, at Eureka.
New, which has yielded over $15,.
600, 900 in lead and silver, is still pro.
ducing, although not as largely as
formerly; but the prospects Of strik.
ing another bonanza are good. This
company is composed of English
capitalists, is ably managed, and
takes advantage Of the fluctuations in
the lead market. That is to say, it
holds its lead for five cents or over,
per pound. and positively refuses to
sell for less. At times it has had acres
Of pig lead stacked up at its works,
for which it obtained prices ranging
from 8 down to 5 cents per pound.
The company reduces its own ores
and buys all that offers, and notwith.
standing the fact that it has had to
import fux from long distances, pay
as high as IS cents bushel for char
coal in large quantities, and that its
ores scarcely averaged $50
per ton in value, besides hav.
ing had to fight lawsuit
costing fully one million dollars, it
has declared and paid several mil.
lions of dollars in dividends, besides
reimbursing the purchase price of the
property.
Mr.. Probert, its manager, who was
here recently, intimated that he
would return this fall.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23

Several residents of Soldier have
associated themselves together for
the purpose of having an artesian
we'll driven near their town. II sue
cessful the we'll will be paid for
by the settler on whose ranch it will
be; IT failure the loss will fall pro
rata upon the members of the associa.
ton. The TINES predicts success.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-23
OFFICE OF
AUDITOR OF ALTURAs COUNTY

AUDITOR OF ALTURAs COUNTY,
HALEY. July IA, 1883.
To the Honorable Board of County Commission.
ers Of Alturss County:
GENTLEMEN:-Ih have the honor to
submit for your consideration the fol.
lowing statement of tho financial af-
fairs of the County during the period
commencing April IL, and ending
July ID, 1888:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-06-16

ut is yours" replied handing him the
sachel; "at least this is the place where
was instructed to leave it."
II the bag had contained the riches Of Col
conda he could not have received it more
eagerly.
Excuse me q moment, but remain here"
and with that he hurriely left the apartment.
He might have been gone perhaps ten min
utes when he returned, and approaching the
window closed the blind, which left us in
total darkness, then drawing chair close to
mine, he inquired eagerly as to how the bag
had come in my possession.
Igave him the whole story, described the
young Cuban, and showed him the message
which had received the morning of sailing.
my boy, my boy" he murmured, and
several times during the recital he broke In
upon me as though he was about to tell me
something, but would then quickly check
himself
At the close Of my narrative I arose to 90,
when the strange old man requested me to be
seated few minutes longer, and then again
left the room.
To say that was surprised at his manner
does not express it. There was certainly
something very mysterious in it all, and
was half tempted to sneak out Of the house
like thief, so wrought up were my feelings,
when my host again entered.
Captain" he Began, s'you have rendered
q service, the vahe of which you may never
know, and Thousands yet unborn will bless
you for 1t. 1t is impossible for me to repay
you for all the risk yot have run, but take
this"--thrusting packet into my hand-"as
slight memento Of my gratitude. / should
In r-;<o IN, hut
il would be dangerous to us both; even this
may do you injury, though trust not" and
pressing my hand he eunceremoniously pushed
me before him through q series Of Railways
and rooms to q rear entrance and left me be-
wildered upon the street with the package in
my hand which had not had the presence of
mind to refuse.
For moment stood still, not knowing ex-
aCtly which way to turn, and feeling that
had undoubtedly escaped from a call upon a
lunatic, when was startled by the exclema-
ton:
"Bonis dios, senorw and looking up rscog-
nized the features Of an army officer who had
frequently been lettering around the ship
chandler's, the custom house and other places
about the water front where my business
called me.
His appearance recalled me to my senses,
and awkwardly answering the salutation,
turned on my heel and hurried away nor
stopped for anything until seated in a boat
and being pulled OFF to my vessel, and did
not breathe easy until stepped over the rail
to the deck, and even then a glance at the
packet which still clutched in my hand was
sufficient to cause me to tremble.
Hurrying through the cabin entered my
own room, closed the door and broke open
the package and to my surprise out fell sew
eral United States bank bills.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-06-16

OF the Dag in my cabin from the officers, and
then stealthlly conveyed it ashore and deliv-
cred it to the address upon it, was q strong,
very strong point against me, and it re-
quired all the eloquence Of the consul to
prove that was ignorant of the contents Of
the bag.
"If the prisoner hod been aware what was
within the bag, would he have dared to have
taken it to Is Plaza di POGO in broad day
light, when the plaza is full of soldiers and
members of tho secret service" asked my
countryman and defender.
This argument bore weight For some ten
minutes the officers conversod apart, while
the consul did his best to cheer me up.
When everything had been fixed appar-
entity to their satisfaction an elderly soldier,
ono who seemed to be chief among my judges,
arose and In a lengthy speech imposed my
sentence.
1.-THE court had found that had been but
an unwilling agent, and therefore was not
wholly responsible, but inasmuch as had
surreptitiously conveyed the bag ashore l
had thereby violated the customs rule and
was consequently found guilty and ordered
TO pay fine Of $500 n gold, and to remain
imprisoned within the fort at Matanzas until
the sum was paid"
Oh, what relief. almost tainted on
hearing the sentence, the reaction was so
greatl
As may be imagined it required but few
moments for the consul to give his bond for
the amount, and was free man
had no desire to remain longer within
the walls Of the grim old fortress. after my
release, and in company with my defender
hurried out through a sally port which was
opened for our egress, and as we were pass
ing through, much to our surprise, the con.
tents of my pockets (which had been taken
from me the previous night, were returned
to me.
Thus was ended my first and last tilt with
the bill goddess, which far famed lady may
be said to be doubly blind in the distant
islands of the Antilles.
afterward ascertained that the Spaniards
had failed to secure the person of Senor Con
zalez as he had left the city the same day OF
my visit, but as had been seen to enter his
house with bag and leave it without one
and as he was known to hold strong revolu.
tionary principles the authorities thought ii
their duty to arrest me, thinking that was
at least sympathizer, and that through feaI
of instant death would reveal some secrets
of the insurgents.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-06-16
PART II,

gathered the money up, and IL counted
just $3.50; then / sat down and pondered.
Surely the contents Of the bag must have
been of great value to have called forth such
present, but the more tried to explain the
affair to myself, the more was puzzled.
The day wore slowly away; at sundown
the boat returned bringing word that the
other captains were disappointed at my not
being with them.
At an early hour sought my bed In any.
thing but q tranquil frame Of mind, for I
knew that should the authorities discover
that had carried the bag ashore and left it,
no matter what the contents might be, it
would 60 hard with me, for the Spaniard OF
the West Indies has little love for the Asneri-
can, and Is only too well pleased to catch one
tripping
1t might have been midnight when I was
awakened from a troubled sleep by the sound
of boat humping alongside and the voices
of strangers on deck At length several men
came down the forward companion way, but
they were met by the mate, who refused them
admission to the cabin. They then begaz
loudly calling for the captain.
Itrembled, I'll admit it; but there was n,
alternative, must face them. So hurryinE
on my clothing I came out into tho cabin and
met the officers.
1--WE must take you ashore, captain" NJ
marked one Of the soldiers in English.
"For whats" demanded.
THAT the captain will learn when we reach
there"-was the only satisfaction that got,
and unceremoniously they hustled me out CT
the vessel and away-but not before had y
chance to tell my mate to inform the Amer
ioan consul early In the morning Of what had
taken place.
On leaving the bark I was surprised to sec
that they did not take the course for the city,
but kept away to the westward
"Where are you taking met" inquired, In
dismay.
"See, bimeby," was the only answer. and
held my peace
Soon the dark outlines Of the shore arose
before me, but the formation of the outline
as it broke upon my view caused a shudder
to creep over me and almost froxe the blood
| in my veins.
1t was the f. that we were approaching,
and the sharp auA es and lofty turrsts stood
out grim and threatening against che star Lit
sky in tho west,
All the tales that had ever read Of the
Spanish inquisition and the manner in which
they administer justice % in Cuba rushed TO
my mind, and again the fate Of poor Capt.
Frye was still fresh in my memory.
Still was sure that they could only pun.
ish me with fine for smuggling the bag
ashore; yet, suppose that the bag contained
something of Importance to the Cuban
patriots! What if had unwittingly been
the bearer Of valuable messages to the in
gurgentsa
The thought almost unnerved me-
- = g..
the packet, could expect no better fate than
fell to the lot Of so many of the crew Of the
Viginius
When the keel Of the boat grated upon the
coral rocks at the foot Of fight of stone
steps, was ordered to disembark, and he
tween two soldiers with muskets, and pre-
ceded by an officer, the ascent was began UP
the damp, Shiny stairs.
We had not taken many steps when we
were hailed by q sentry, who was answered
! by the oflcer In whose charge ! was-we thsr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-10
Speed, Perfect Alignment, Uniform I'm.
preston, Beauty, Strength, Change.
able Type, Durability.
The Melbourne International Exhibition

Australia celebrates the centenary of her
settlement by a grand International Exhib-
ton at Melbourne, commencing August LIST
next, and continuing for six months. Con-
gress has appropriated $50 900, will appoint
commissioners to represent the United States,
and it is hoped that very many private firms
will make exhibits. The government of Vic
toria controls the exhibition and gives space
and steam for motive power free. The ex-
hibition building and annexes will cover
twenty -four acres of ground and the display,
both local and from foreign countries, will
be the largest ever seen in the southern
hemisphere Goods for exhibition are ad-
mitted duty free. Australia is rich and
growing country. American goods sell well.
there, and the comparative nearness of
Australia to America should inspire our bust
ness men to control her markets. Mr.. John
NJ. Ives, who for the past three yeals has
been in the antipodes as manager for the well
known Safe Cure House of ii. ii. Warner &
CO., has Just returned with letters from the
chief secretary and commissioners also blank
applications for space. which he will be
pleased to send free on application to him at
Rochester, n. Y. Applications should be
made at once, as goods must be in position
not later than July first next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-10
Personals.

Mrs. 6. A. Cony is visiting friends in New
York.
Hon. John G. Richardson of Bath, was in
the city yesterday.
George w. Heselton of Gardiner, was in
the city yesterday.
DIR. &. NJ. Twtchell of Readfied, left on
the train yesterday afternoon.
Hon. II. NJ. Heath will deliver the Grafton
before the Lincoln post at Sidney, Memorial
Day.
The friends of Mr.. Frank Farrar will be
pleased to learn that his condition is improv-
ing
Miss Ada C. Welch is taking Mr.. F. ii.
Owens place in the Register of Probate's
office for few weeks.
l.. A. Barker Esq, of Bangor was in the
city yesterday, He is working up new
evidence in the Stain and Cromwell case.
Bark Henry A. Burnham, which arrived
in Portland Thursday from Cardenas, lost
seaman Charles johnson overheard, February
9th, during heavy southerly gale. He was
a native of Sweden.
Rev. w. II. Manley, for nine years mis-
sionary in Burmah, sailed from Madras,
February 9th, with his family, for his home
in Maine. Mrs Manley is daughter of Mr..
c. Freeland Penley of South Paris.
A new professor by the name of Bayley
has been secured by the college to fill the
place of Prof Wordsworth. Mrs. Dexter of
Baldwinvlle,- Mass, will have charge of
Ladies' Hall Ext term WdteyriHe Sentinel.
Rev. O. C. Herbert, recently pastor of the
Baptist church at Winter Harbor, has ac-
church in Brooklin and entered upon his la
bors on Sunday, March 4th.
At the annual meeting of the Supreme
Colony of Pilgrim Fathers held in Boston
Wednesday, Mr.. p. r. Fossett of Portland,
was elected deputy sergeant at arms. and +.
HAYNES of Gardiner. sentinel at the inner
gate.
Captain Frank Barr, of the revenue cutter
Dallas, whose prompt assistance rescued the
steamer Sebenoa from disaster in Isle au
Haut Bay, recently has received a letter of
thanks from General Manager Tucker of the
Maine Central for his action.
The Oldtown Herald says that Rev. Hud-
son Sawyer of Houlton, is very much out of
health, and with his wife has gone to Rich
mond Va, to try milder climate. His
family are alarmed about him. His lungs are
affected, and from overwork he is suffering
from nervous prostration.
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Republican Nominations.

WAFp In caucus Mar. .: For Alder
man. Chas. +. Tibhetts: for Common coun-
cilmen, Chas. f. Fletcher. James W. Morrill, ;
for warden, Henry o. Nichols; for ward
clerk George NJ Bean; for constable
Alonzo Cheslcy.
WARD In caucus March .: For al
derman Treby johnson, by reclamation
for couucilmen; &. II Blaisdell +. +. Yves
ton; for warden. ". II. Holmes, by accia-
nation: for ward clerk. VIM. II. Fogg, by
reclamation: for constable Chas a. Wads-
worth member of city committee, HI. NJ
Heath ward committee. \. &. Andrews, T.
O. Viekery. F. {. Dudley; Chairman W.
:. Choate: secretary, c. :. lllchborn
WARD 3-In caucus March .: For al
derman, Rolon c. Irish; for councilman,
Leslie A. Dyer, Fred l.. flersey; for war
den. w \. swan; for ward clerk, Thos. a
brennan; for constable, James 5. Nc
Kenney: for city committee. X. W. Soule.
WARn 5.--In caucus March 9: For al
derman. Bartlett f. Folsom for counciimen'
Albert W. Brooks, Albert f. Hamilton; for
warden, William II Wilson; for member OF
city committee. Frank +. Southland; for con
stable. Albert ;. Bigelow.
WARD G.-In caucus March 3: For al
herman. w H. Williams; for counellmen'
Willard r. Stone, Geo. ID. Haskeh; io'
warden. b. ;. Turner; for ward clerk j H.
Chandler; for constable, II. T. Morse
W,Rn In caucus March 9; For al
derman. Luther /. Wall; for councllmen'
James 4. Jones, John II. Ward; tor warden
John /, Allen: for ward clerk, Henry A
Rand; for constable. l.. =. Henderson