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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
CARDINAL oIaBoNs SAYS.

A crying evil is the wideinterval that
SO often interposes between a criminal
conviction and the execution of the SEN
tence, and the frequent defeat of justice
by the delay. Human life'is indeed sa-
cred, but the laudable effort to guard it
has gone beyond bounds. OF late years
the difficulty to convict. in murder trials
especially, has greatly increased from
widensd application of the pleas in bar
notably that OF insanity. When a
viction has been reached innumerable
delays generally stay the execution.
The many grounds of exception allowed
to the counsel. the appeal from one court
TO another, with FINAL application to the
Governor, and facility with which sigma
lures for q pardon are obtained have
combined TO throw around culprits an
protective system. and goes
far to rob jury trial of its substance and
efficacy. A prompt execution OF the
sentence after a fair trial is that
which strikes terror into evil doors and
the public conscience. The re-
verse OF this among us has brought re-
upon the administration of jus
lice, and given plausible grounds for the
Of lynch law.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

Ex-Governor st. John is striking some
hard and direct blows for the people on
the tariff. He says the whole system is
wrong in principle, because it imposes its
burdens upon what We consume instead
Of upon what we possess, thus comPell-
ing the poor day laborer to carry as
great a financial load on the necessities
Of life (which rich and poor are com
PEELED alike to have), as is carried by
the man who is worth his millions. All
financial burdens placed by our Govern
ment upon our people should be meas
ured, not by their capacity to consume,
but by their ability to pay. A man who
has &c. 900 and no children is justly en-
titled TO pay ten times the amount of
protection " that should be paid by the
man with only 81, 1000 aud ten children;
but under our present tariff system the
pool man with ten children carries ten
times the load, or pays ten times the
tax than is placed upon his more pros
porous and w~ell-to-do ~neighbor. In
other words, the burden is placed upon
the number Of children and not upon
the number Of dollars possessed. Out
West it takes 30 pounds Of the farm
er's oats to buy one and a half pounds OF
trust sugar, and 70 pounds of his corn
10 buy two pounds of trust binding
Irvine, while under the influence Of the
Infamous Dressed Beef Trust he is forced
to-day to sell his beef cattle at Lease
one-half cent per pound less than the
actual cost of production; while. thou
sands of miners, after being locked out
for months, are starved in or forced to
20 to work at whatever the bosses are
disposed Co give them. The politicians
cry of protection " under our system
has fooled the people for the last time.
Every honest man is willing that all
legitimate industries should be protect
ed, but let the protection be fair and
Just. Let the burden rest upon what
we possess and not upon what we con-
sumo. Give the poor people a fair chance,
and we will have fewer strikes and riots
and less starvation. An equalization Of
the opportunities of mankind to make a
living is what is needed, but just what
our present system prevents.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
Cleveland Interviewed.

Elk. President Cleveland was inter.
viewed on the recent election results.
at is evident" said he, "that the
leaven of tariff reform has at last per-
meated the whole lump out in the
West, which has suffered most from the
unjust burdens of taxation. 1t has
awakened the State platfoffhs of 10th
Iowa and Ohio abreast of the So. Louis
platform ON the subject of tariff reform.
The people have considered and passed
judgment. 1t was for the people to de.
eide. They are now deciding. 1t is
enough for me to say l am satisfied at
the indications and results of Tuesdays
elections. The verdict in Virginia indi-
Gates that the South is still faithful 10
the Democracy OF Jefferson and Jack.
son."
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
The silver Question.

There is a growing feeling that. owing
to the efforts Of the press throughout the
silver bullion bearing States, the time is
not far distant when this present Ad.
ministration will see the necessity, from
a political point OF view, of fastening
the resumption of silver coinage.
Twelve votes have recently been add
ed to the number of the political
strength Of the party in power, and
those from silver. producing States. An.
other significant fact. which in itself
speaks volumes, is the gradual but snre
advance in the price quoted on change
for silver.
II the maximum amount Of "a, 900, 900
is coined per month, as is intended by
law, il will be somewhat Of a relief.
Congress has now q remarkably strong
silver element, and no doubt it will or.
der the proper resolution to be made in
reference to the maximum increase. -
Virginia Chronicle.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

Letters Of inquiry come pouring in
on us from miners and persons anxious
to engage in business as to the prospects
for them here. To all such we must an.
swer: There is not now, nor is there
likely to be this winter, any demand for
miners or other workmen, and as for
business, the field is amply supplied.
Mr.. Watson is now working only about
a dozen men in both mill and mine. and
he does not intend to increase this force.
What this district needs at pre6ent is
capital to take hold Of some OF it's prom
isiug mines and open them up. Until
this is done, the field for both labor and
business here will not materially expand.
w. 2. News,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

The success OF the smokeless powder
is evidently not pleasing to some Of the
military gentlemen OF Europe. They
are busy emphasizing the few disadvan-
tages it has. Nor need we be surprised
that they are hoping for its failure.
Old soldiers dislike radical changes just
as much az other old people. When
they have mastered the tactics suitable
to the old powder and best adapted to
fields Of battle clouded in smoke, il is
unpleasant for them to contemplate the
unleaTning Of q much hard-gained lore
and the entry upon a new and probably
more difficult series Of studies.
1t is curious to find modern warriors
as reluctant to abandon the element Of
smoke and noise in war, as their old.time
predecessors were to abandon arrow and
lance and take up with tho "vilIainous
saltpetre." But the smokeless power is
the coming powder of course. What.
ever imperfections it may have will be
obviated in time, and it is already mani
fest that there will be no European war
until the great powers have their cart
ridge boxes and magazines well filled
with the new ammunition.
The objections urged against it by
such men as Lieutenant ZAlinski-who
ought to know better-are absurd.
What though the smokeless powder will
make battle more. horrible and deadly
and make greater demands upon the
morale of the men engaged? 1t will be
no worse for one side than for the other.
The two sides will stand virtually on
the same basis as now
But the invention OF smokeless pow
der will work considerable economy in
the administration Of the National
Guard Of the United States. Hitherto
the sham battle has used up a considera-
BILE quantity Of costly cartridges to no
end. save qualification Of the young gen.
tlemen who played soldier and of their
sisters and sweethearts who looked on.
1t was necessary to use the powder, so
as to have a due amount of smoke and
noise. Without smoke and clatter the
| affair would not be "like a real battle"
Now the militia need have no cartridges.
All they will have to do will be to run
around and snap their triggers, and
their performance will be as like a real
battle, under the new conditions Of war
fare, as any exhibition the dear boys
could give. Very soon it will be as abb
surd to 60 out and fire thunder and
smoke out Of rifles and cannon as it
would be to don tin armor and battle
axes for a Washington's birthday pro.
gramme at the Preside.
We may remark one thing that the
military men do not seem to have men,
toned yet. Smokeless powder will
make street fighting very interesting for
the soldiers. They will get shots from
roofs and windows and be unable to To-
cate the shooter by smoke or report as
hitherto. The next big riot, after the
general adoption of the new powder,
will be no picnic for our citizen soldiery.
IS. +. Report.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
DELINQUENT co.OwSERs.


Get RId Of the DcIInquents.
1t is . wise provision Of our mining
laws which simpIifes the method OF get
ting rid Of partners in mining claims who
do not contribute their share Of the as
sessment work in either money or abor.
In the old days il was hard to define
abandonment Of q claim, and difficult
to get rid Of partners who neglected to
do their work. They could at any time
throw a cloud over the title and prevent
A sale. Now, however, delinquent CO.
owners can be given legal notice in q
newspaper without personal service oil
any papers. 1t is true, the notice must
be published three months before other
action can be taken, but proof OF the
publication will prevent any complics-
lions Of title in case the delinquent tries
to make any fuss.
Miners who do their assessment work
for the year in various districts, and who
are associated with co. wner who neg
lect or refuse TO contribute their proper.
ton, should give legal notice in the
nearest paper, and do it Immediately, so
that the delinquent can be got rid OF at
once, and not be lible to i~ntefere in case
of a strike in the mine or a prospective
sale.-Mining and Scientific Press.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
81. mary,s Academy.

The presence in this city Of the
Ri. Rev. Bishop Burke of Cheyenne,
Wyo., was the occasion of a delightful
instrumental and vocal entertainment
at st. Mary's Academy. The programme
was well selected, and in its variety
gave some Of the young ladies fair and
full scope for display OF their talent
and remarkable requirements in the
many branches Of music and elocution.
The piano solo of Miss Mary Burke. a
niece of the distinguished visitor, must
have impressed the Right Rev. Bishop
with the care she is evidently receiv-
ing, for the expression-the clear and
powerful touch-deserve praise and en-.
couragement. The vocal due Ave Ma.
rie, a sublime composition, was admira-
bly, rendered.
Bishop Burke expressed himself as
greatly pleased. He was quite sur.
prised to find the spacious halls Of the
academy crowded to their capacity with
young and lovely faces, all bespeaking
the minute care and attention they are
receiving, and beaming with good
health and happiness. He had never
met any like number of young ladies
look roster or healthier.
After the concert a more familiar re.
ception gathered in n of the parlors,
the pupils from the vast diocese Of the
Right Rev. guest-the Territory of
Wyoming. They were quite a little
crowd, indeed, hailing from many parts
of the great Territory. Their number
was quite an unexpected and agreeable
surprise to the Right Rev. gentleman,
who expressed his delight and satisfac.
ton at seeing so many Of his diocesans
avail themselves of the excellent ed.
u~cation proHered them at st. Msry's
Academy.-Salt Lake Tribune.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
ELEcrnrCAL EXECUTIONS.
No Struggle. sSuud or Physieai
Pain.

EMhAs
Harold p. Brown, in the North Ameri-
can Review for November, writes as fol-
lows: The preparations necessary Tor
electrical executions are very simple.
The condemned criminals cell is visited
by the prison authorities, and his hands
and feet are saturated with the weak
potash solution which so ~rapididly over
comes the skins resistance. During this
space Of thirty seconds or less his cleo
srical resistance may be measured,
though Mr.. Edison's researches in this
line have rendered even this unnecessary.
Shod in wet felt slippers, the convict
walks to the chair and is instantly
strapped into position; his feet and hands
are again immersed in the potash solution
contained in a soot-tub connected to one
pole and in hand-basins connected to the
other. With this perfect contact there
is no possibility Of burning the flesh and
thus reducing the effect Of the current
upon the body. Dials OF electrical in
struments indicate that all the apparatus
is in perfect order and record the pres
sure at every moment. The deputy
Sheriff closes the switch. Respiration
and heart action instantly cease, and
electricity, with q velocity equsling that
Of light, destroys life before nerve sen
sation, at a speed Of only $50 feet per
second, can reach the brain. There is a
stiffening Of the muscles, which gradu.
ally relax after five seconds have passed;
but there is no struggle and no sound.
The majesty Of the law has been vindi-
Gated, but no physical pain has been
caused.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
A Long Time Between Drinks.

After the election Governor Foraker
sent the following telegram to Mr..
Campbell: "To the full extent that .
defeated candidate can do with propri.
ETY., allow me to offer congratulations
and assure you it will give me pleasure
to extend you every courtesy I can show
you in connection with your inaugura-
tion."
Mr.. Campbell sent the following re-
ply this evening:
"Hon. s. B. Foraker, Governor Of
Ohio: Permit me to thank you most
heartily for your cordial telegram just
received. I accept with high apprecia-
ton your tender Of courtesies upon the
occasion referred to.
"JAMEs E. CAMPBELL"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
The CoIored Austrialian Wins.

LONDON, Nov. ll.-Peter Jackson,
the colored Australian pugilist, and Jem
Smith, the English champion, fought at
the Pelican Club last night for a
purse Of a thousand pounds. Jackson
outfought Smith for two rounds. where
upon the English fighter deliberately
cross. buttocked Jackson. The referee
then gave Jackson the fght. Among
the spectators were many Lords and
other prominent persons. In the first
round there were many heavy exchanges.
In the second round Smith appeared to
be winded. Jackson forced the fighting
and knocked the English champion all
over the ring, and finally Smith made q
rush and threw Jackson. Smith tried to
resume the fight with bare k~nuckles. but
the police seized him and persuaded hin
to shake hands with his antagonist.
Smith was beaten at all points.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
The Australian system.

The Australian system of balloting
appears to be growing in popular favor.
The latest test given this mode was in
the State Of Massachusetts, on the 4th Of
this month, and with success. The city
wards in Boston, owing to the slowness
Of the system, had to be subdivided
into precincts, and wooden booths in the
center of the streets had to be erected
all over the city. Brackett, the Repub-
lican candidate for Governor, received
$1,000 majority. being less by 10000
given Governor Ames last Fall.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

The Reno Gazette says it is rumored
in California that large bands Of sheep
will start early next spring for this State
where they will be fattened on Nevada
grass and shipped to the Chicago market
in the fall. California has been in the
habit Of driving her sheep into the
mountains in the summer for several
years past. and as they were travelling,
nothing could be done with them, but
they ate up the feed that belongs to the
stockmen Of this State oil the same.
The sheepmen and the cattlemen Of Ne
vada should get together and take steps
to stop this immigration from the other
side and thereby protect thir W herds
before IL is too late.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
Eureka,

The motto of California, means, l have
found it. Only in the land Of sunshine,
where the orange, lemon, fig and grape
bloom and ripen, and attain their highest
perfection in mic. winter are the herbs
and gum found, that are used in that
pleasant remedy for all throat and lung
troubles. Santa Able, the ruler Of
coughs, asthma and consumption. MIR.
John S. Capron, Main street, Eureka,
Nevada, has been appointed agent for
this valuable California remedy. and sells
it under guarantee at 81 q bottle; three
for 50 so. Try California Cat-r-Cure,
the only guaranteed sure for catarrh, 81;
by mail, 81 10.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
Just Received.

Berg, the storekeeper, who keeps a
general supply Of almost everything
that is good to eat, has just received
100 different kinds of fresh candies, and
a full supply OF all the various kinds OF
nuts also large quantities of California
clingstone peaches and plums, ex-
pressly for preserving purposes also
so boxes of the finest Tokay grapes ever
brought to this market; also, green
tomatoes and peppers, all OF which he
is selling at reduced prices.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
A CLOCK.
The Novelty Now Being Evolved
d. Inventor Edison.

D. TnETIrOr Euf<UTs
Inventor Edison is constructing a talk
ing clock to supplant the alarm time.
piece which instead Of ringing out the
number Of the hour will announce the
time of day in stentorian tones. The
clock is on the same simple plan as the
talking doll. 1t shouts out the time
every quarter Of an hour.
As an alarm clock the invention is
destined to triumph. 1t can be made to
call a person at any hour Of the day.
Instead Of setting up an unearthly clat.
tering, as the present bell alarm clock now
in vogue, it will, in a digni6ed and
solemn manner shout: John, get up;
do you hear me, Johnf Now, IL you don't
get up, I'll take the b~ootjack."
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
Antelope In EIho County.

A small band of antelope was seen last
week near the foothills on the eastern
side of Owyhee desert in Elko county.
The Times-Review says: II is the frat
appearance Of that species of game in
many years in that vicinity, although
antelope were formerly quite plentiful
there, and also in Independence valley.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
A Revolving story.

George Hancock, a Mormon high
priest, has been arrested at Payson.
charged with the murder Of Mrs. Hatch
and her son. George Jones, thirty years
ago. The victims were accused Of incest
when they were slain, but the Gentiles
say it was a church murder.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

Miss Kate Drexel, Of Philadelphia,
several times a millionaire in her own
right, has entered novitiate as q Sister Of
Mercy. The ceremony was private and
attended only by intimate friends. She
will hereafter be known as Sister
Catherine.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
New Pbotos~apher.

l wish to inform the public OF Eu-
reka that l have opened a first-class
photograph gallery in the rooms for
merly occupied by l.. Monaco. Call
early and secure good pictures, as |
shall remain a short time only.
+. L. SMITH, Photographer.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

Celery, cauliaower and cranberries at
Berg's. 7
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

The finest aud largest stock Of holiday
goods ever brougt to Eureka can be found
at the Eureka Drug Store, and at low
Dricea.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

The Eureka Drug Store has the finest
display OF toilet articles ever brought to
Eureka.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

Encourage home Industry and buy your
goods Of Berg. I
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

Prices to suit the times, the battle cry Of
Berg.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

Cheap and good groceries therefor, no
one can afford to stay away from Berg's. +
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
NOTICED.

A LII PARTIES ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
IA not TO purchase a certain promissory
note made by me April 81. I.s9, in favor Of
William Nickals for two hundred $4,000 dol.
lars. as the same was made and Given without
consideration. JOSEPH MENDEa
Eureks, Sept. %, 1859. oSlm
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16

Big money made by patronizin Berg.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1889-11-16
DIED.

In Eureka. Nevada, Nov. 0, 1859, Henry G..
Casey, Q native Of Baltimore, Nd aged 40
years, 10 months and is days.
In Sacramento, Gal, Nov. 6, 1859. Kate M,
eldest laughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. X. J, Merkley,
a native of California, aged 20 years and 81 Gays.
Deceased was q niece of our fellow-towns-
man, Alfred Merkley.l
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-05
Rules for Reading with Pr,ns.

To read with profit calls for no elabo.
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the greatest charm of cultivated CONVEX
sation is facility in apt and striking illus
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intelligent reading can impart. Loua
Republican.