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The Dickinson press., 1890-09-13
DUEL1Na IN CoMsToCK M1NE,


They have lots of deadly encounters
up there on the Comstock. There was
one number Of years ago fought over
half mile under ground. According to
tho evidence given at the inquest by the
survivor, the two miners were working
alone in drift. They were rivals over
the affections of woman, and in quar-
rel one made drive at the other with
his candlestick. A miners candlestick
consists Of a metal socket attached to a
sharp steel spike, so that it can be stuck
i'll the face of the drift anywhere. The
second miner defended himself with his
candlestick, and there, thousands of feet
under the ground, they wrestled and
stabbed until ones life was gone. AS
they did not come up when they should
have gone off shift others went down in
search of them. They found one dead
and the other unconscious through loss
Of blood The jury, Of course, had to
take the survivors, story of the affair,
and he was acquitted.
Astrange duel was fought in sparsely
settled part of Sonora, Mexico, about
fifteen years ago. Capt. Villenueva and
lieutenant of battery of light artil-
lery belonging to one of the posts had
some trouble about who was the best
shot with the mountain howitzers.
They quarreled and agreed to settle it
with the howitzers at 500 yards. They
took neither seconds nor assistant gun
ners, but from the top of small hillocks
they fred explosive shells at one an
other. The captain was wounded by a
fragment Of a shell, but they fired ten
shots before either was disabled, though
each was covered with dust. Finally
tho captain landed shell fairly under
his adversary's gun and the explosion so
mangled the lieutenant that he died be-
fore they could remove him to the post
AN APACHE SNAKE FIGHT.
A little blind canyon in the Sierra
Madre used to furnish the Apaches with
the means of formally settling their dis
putes. This gulch is fairly alive with
rattlesnakes. When two bucks had a
quarrel that they did not wish to settle
off hand they repaired to this gulley,
and while the remainder of the tribe
stood around and watched from the
hills on either side the combatants went
together to where the serpents were
thickest. There stark naked and weap-
onless they would wrestle. This would
wake up every rattler in the glen. The
aim of each was to force the other on to
the angry snakes. 1t was not unusual
for both to be bitten while they strug-
gled and rolled around among the rocks
Each was bound to remain and wrestle
as long as his adversary had life or
strength enough to struggle with him.
A most remarkable duel was fought at
Las Carnitas, N. NJ, many years ago.
An under sized stranger came to the
town and picked quarrel with Gland
some Harry" gambler renowned as q
dead shot. They got out into the road
and both fell lnortally wounded. Itwas
discovered that the stranger was wom-
an. and though she never spoke after
she fell the story became known that
she was sister Of a girl whom "Hand-
some Harry" had wronged years before.
San Francisco Examiner.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-13
A. Fact

WoRTH knowing is that bloo.. dis
w eases which all other remedies fail
to cure, yield to Ayers Sarsapntilla.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-13
NOVEL DEATH FIGHTS,
SOME QUEER WESTERN METHODS
OF SETTLING DISPUTES.

Dueling with Howitxers-A Mortal Com
bat In tho Bowels Of the Earth-wrest-
ling in Gulch Filled with Rattlesnakes.
Fatal Lariat Throwing.
The RATA duel is not new thing on
the Mexican frontier. Indeed, there is
hardly q big cattle range anywhere that
has not its stories of hard fights with the
lasso. Such duels are bound to be fierce.
But SO skillful and quick do these rope
throwers become that such duel not
unfrcqucntly lasts for hours.
Probably the best remembered fight of
this sort was that between Texan,
known as Kid Long. and Il little Mexi-
can who was only spoken of Us "Gabilan"
-hawk-on tho great Lievre range. They
circled around each other, lodging the
rapid throws from 10 in the morning
until after sunset. When the horses had
almost given out the Texan threw at his
adversary, who threw back so that his
moose passed right over the other mans
lasso and hand and caught him fair
around the neck and under the ar1npit.
In almost no time Kid was out Of his
saddle and being dragged over the ground
at o rate that knocked the life out of him
before he had gone hundred yards.
Tho west, during its wild and woolly
days, and tho Mexican frontier have had
many remarkable duels.
KING OF THE CAMP.
That between "Farmer" Peel and a
soldier, near one Of the forts in Utah, is
among the classics of tho field of honor
or what has answered for that in the
COW towns and mining camp. The
weapons were rifles, revolvers and bowie
knives. The men principals were placed
on opposite sides Of a hillock, around
which ran a road, and started to meet.
The curve of the hill prevented their see
ing one another until they were within
hundred yards. AS soon as they saw
one another both fred. Though part of
the rim Of Peel's hat was cut off, and
the soldiers sleeve was pierced, neither
was hurt. Then they pulled their pis-
tolls and advanced, firing. Both dropped
badly wounded when less than twenty
yards separated them. They lay there
squirming and shooting until both had
.emptied their weapons. Peel was des.
perately hurt and his adversary had one
ball through the stomach and several
Others distributed all over his anatomy.
When they could shoot no more they
lay for short time swearing. Then
Peel, who was so badly hurt that he
could not advance even on his hands and
knees, began to wriggle toward the fallen
soldier. He pulled himself along with
his elbows, and with his one uninjured
hand finished the soldier with his bowie
knife.
Farmer Peel already had the biggest
private graveyard Of any man in the
vicinity. This encounter spread his
fame all over the coast, and when he
went over to Nevada he received every.
where the homage Of lesser lights.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15
uAmcx COSTUMES.
The Fashion. Crank Gets In
with the Following:

1
Ed. APPEAL.-Allow me suffic
lent space in your valuable ant
well circulated journal to enter {
protest against the present ball
room costumes, and at the same
time make a few suggestions in
this connection.
| Dancing as a pleasure is exquis-
tie for the first three or four en-
gagements, but after that the
room becomes arm, the desire
to trip the light fantastic begins
to wane and on begins to feel I'M
comfortable as time grows on
apace.
The torture can only be allevi-
ated by a few stolen moments in
the ante-room or the open air,
which are taken up by the young
men trying to adjust their damp
and pliable collars, while the pres
piration rolls off their faces.
Many bad cold are contracted
by the victim crowding on too
many clothes, for the eternal fit
ness Of things,) becoming over
heate1 and then going out into
the night air.
A free and easy costume should
at once be introduced which would
admit Of the action of the Inns
without inconvenience to the
d.ncer.
The tennis costume, with silk
shirts and light coats, in the warm
month should supplant the full
dress and high starched collars
which the gentlemen feel obliged
to wear, simply in order to follow
the style.
Should the fashion Of light
clothing once be introduced among
the gentlemen, 1 opine that the
entire dancing comm unity would
at once take to it.
As for the ladies, your cores
pendent suggests nothing, as their
fashions can be handled by them
selves.
I hope this communication will
have the desired effect.
Yours truly,
A REFoRMBR.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

WHAT ON EARTH-Is the reason
people will not, cannot, or do not
see any difference in cheap nos
trums put up by Cheap John
houses or irresponsible parties at
enormous profits, rather than take
a medicine of world wide reputa-
ton and one that is giving univer-
sal satisfaction at equal price? No
medicine in the world is giving
such unparalleled satisfaction for
purifying the blood as BEGGS'
BLOOD PURIFIER & BLOOD
MAKER, and every bottle that
does not do its work, viii. cost you
nothing.-W. 81. Chedic Druggist.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

JUVENILE MASQUERADE. - Miss
Mary Randall, who has been quite
successful as dancing teacher,
will give a juvenile masquerade at
Opera House on Friday evening,
May 23rd. The music will be fur
nished by thinner & Meder's or
chestra. Tickets admitting one,
so cents; spectators so cents; re-
served seats on the stage so cents
extra. All children under IS adj
mitted to the floor. ids
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15
Yours truly,
A REFORMBR.

A New BooK.--A book by Mary
, A. Livermore, entitled, "My Story
of the War;" has just been put
upon the market. In this new
and superbly illustrated work, the
world-famous authoress narrates
her personal work and experiences
as a hospital and field nurse dur
ing the war of the rebellion. We
do not know when 700 pages have
given us more genuine pleasure
Mrs. Livermore spent four years
as a nurse in hospitals, camps, at
the front, and on the battle field,
and these four years were packed
with pathos, glory and sacrifice,
probably never paralleled in the
life OF any other woman. Her
narrative presents . vivid inner
picture Of the womanly side Of the
war, more especially Of her own
work and thrilling experiences,
with many pathetic and humorous
incidents portraying the lights and
shadows Of hospital life. They
are described as only an eye wit
ness and a tender-hearted woman
could describe them.
G. W. Fish is the agent for this
section, and can be found at the
Ormsby.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Nor EATEN BY William
Jones, a brother Of one of the
Washoe Lake victims, says that
the only way the bodies recovered
from the lake could be identified
was by the color Of the hair. The
features were swollen and discolor-
ed to a degree that made recog-
milton impossible. He says the
report that the faces and hands Of
the drowned men were mutilated
from being eaten by catfish is not
true. The body Of his brother
was inferred at Reno, as it was
too much decomposed to transport
from there to Silver City.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

How CAN PARENTs-Allow theil
children to cough and calmly say
"Oh! Its only little could" and
keep giving them cheap medicines
until they are down with lurg fe-
yer or consumption, when they
can be SO easily relieved by using
BEGG'S CHERRY COUGH SYR-
UP? 1t has no superior and few
equals. w. Fl. Chedic, Druggist.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

CoUGHi AND Cough! AND CoUGHl!
What in the world is the reason
you will cough and keep coughing
and still keep trying inferior medi-
cines when BEGGS' CHERRY
COUGH SYRUP will positively
relieve your cough at once? This
is no advertising scheme, but an
actual fact, and we guarantee it.
w. FL. Chedic, Druggist.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Pansies, Hardy Perennial Plants
and Towering Shrubs. A limited
quantity for sale. Adapted to
this climate. Prices reasonable.
Address: Ross Levers, Frank
town, Washoe Co., New. ais, I'm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.-Mrs. Wins.
lows Soothing Syrup should always
be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays the pain, cures wind collie
and is the best remedy for diarrhea
Twenty five cents bottle.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

There will be a picnic at Cooks
Ranch, on Sunday, May 25th.
Good music and lots of fun for
those who attend. The music
will be furnished by the Carson
Brass Band and orchestra Of
twelve pieces. Eff
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Mrs. Maude Slime has a new
line Of hats, bonnets, flowers laces
and ribbons. Yachting hats in all
the new styles and at low prices.
m71W
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

K. G. Eldridge the agent for the
Singer Sewing Machine has also Sc
cured the agency for several lead
ing pianos includeing the following
makes: Weber, Antisell EN-
erson and also several others.
which he will sell on reasonable in
stallments. For further particulars
OF inspection apply at his agency
next to Ormsby House.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Ladies who appreciate neat and
stylish work in the millinery line,
will do well to call on Mrs. Maude
Slime, Ormsby House blk m71E
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

IcE.-Doc Benton Is now offer
ing very superior quality of ice
for sale, delivered to any part Of
the city. 1t is the best ice harv-
ested for years in this section. m8
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

RESPECT FOR THE DECEAsED.-In
consideration of the funeral cere-
monies over the remains of the
late George M. Sabin, NOW lying
in the Capitol building), no official
business will be transacted today
In the State Offices.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

T. Zachariah says he will cut
hair to suit the most fastidious
for the sum Of % cents. Sham
pooning fc-- Is cents and shaving
Is cents, just to suit tho times, at
The cid stand opposite the Capital
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you
want for Constipation, Loss in APP
petite, Dizziness, and all symptoms
Of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and rs cents
per bottle.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

FoUND-A heavy dark over
coat. The owner can ascertain
the whereabouts of the coat by
calling at this Office. .
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

VIII you suffer with dyspepsia
and liver complaint? Shiloh's
Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure
you.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

FoUND-A gold ring. The owner
can recover the same by calling at
this Office and proving property. :
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure is sold by US on a guarantee
cures Consumption.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15
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Occidental IS
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Commonwealth 30
Imperial-40c
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Belle Isle-40c
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Weldon-10c
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Gatarrh Cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Cat
sarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Stylish millinery, neat work nd
low prices prevail at Mrs. AIaude
Shines. m71w
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved
by Shiloh's Cure.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

OF the Storey county par Will at
tend udge Sabin's funeral today.
| Flint & Silva have renovated
and repapered the Dairy restau-
rant. and will continue to set an
excellent table.
The silver fight is now getting
under way in good shape, and the
smoke is beginning to rise along
the line of battle.
A social dance will be given at
Bowers Mansion on Saturday IL.
Music by Carson Orchestra Free
supper, admission s1.00.
Major Gardner, Jr. has gone in
to Partnership with J. B. Boyd
and will soon open butcher shop
next to the Hole-in the-wall.
On the Goth about 200 men will
go to work at Candelaria on the
Holmes mine. The little camp
will boom this summer at a lively
gait.
Sarah Bernhardt Is seriously Ill
in Paris, from the effects Of a sore
knee, caused by falling on splin-
ter in the prison scene Of Jeanne
dare"
Parties desiring to view the re-
mains Of the late Judge Sabin
must do so the Capitol building,
as the coffin will not be opened at
the church.
As we have discovered that the
Capitol Band boys are trying to
get uniforms, it might be well to
secure ticket to the dance and
help them along.
There is no doubt now that the
Said Pasha company was an ex-
cellent one; they would have put
off their bust-up until after play
ing in Carson had it been other
wise.
Should the train be delayed to-
day, the funeral Of Judge Sapin |
will take place later, as friends
and relatives are expected, other |
wise it will take place at 2
o'clock.
The pot hunters are slaughter
ing doves at a great rate. No
mention Of the names Of persons
having done any fine shooting will
be made unless accompanied by a
dozen birds.
The editor of the APPEAL re-
turned last evening from trip to
Candelaria and Inyo county, Cal.
He was covered with chloride dust
and was heading for Shaw's
hot springs when last seen.
The Times Review says there will
be more prospecting in Tuscarora
district this Summer than in any
other former year, as there is
plenty Of water and grass for ami
mails in localities where none Is
found after dry Winter.
A Washington dispatch says:
Jones, of Nevada, took the floor
and made a ringing address on
.he silver bill. He was given un-
divided attention, as it is recog-
lized that he Is tho best posted
nan on the silver question in the
Senate" II
Arthur Morris, the Empire mil
ionaire, stated to an APPEAL re-
,orter yesterday that the Carson
s not as high by three feet as he
las seen 1t. He says that he has
Ieen men hoe potatoes and dig ,
urnips at Empire City In . row
,oat. II
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

For lame back, side or chest
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price
25 cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Sleepless nights, made miser-
able by that terrible cough
Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for
you.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

The United States Official Inves-
tigation OF baking POWDER, made
under authority Of Congress by the
Chemical Division Of the Depart
nent of Agriculture, Washington,
ID. c., recently completed, shows
the Royal Baking Powder to be a
cream of tan ter powder of the high
est quality, pure and wholesome,
and superior to all others in strength
leavenlng powder, and general USE
fuHess. a29.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Lessons In elocution and the
delsarte system Of physical train
ing. Glass forming for children.
For terms, see Miss Lamprey at
Hra. HaWthorueis ALA Nv
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15
Judge Ssbins Remains.

| Yesterdays passenger train
brought the remains of Judge
Sabin to Carson escorted by his
nephew, n. W. Sabin, G.. C. Thax-
ter, T. ID. Edwards, g H. Galusha,
DR.. Lee and 7. Coffin. A dele
cation Of G.. A. r. veterans were
at the train to attend their late
comrade, to the capital, where his
remains will lie in state today.
The remains were incased in a
handsome casket, with silver
mountings and an appropriately
engraved plate.
The body was well laid out, and
the face had lost none Of the soft
lines.
All who so desired were allowed
to view the remains and mar, q
u. A. IL. veteran nOFereQ near TO
secure a last look.
The funeral ceremonies will take
place from the Episcopal church
today at 2 o'clock under the
auspices Of the G. A. r., as it was
the expressed desire OF the Judge
that he should be inferred uncer
the direction Of that organiza-
ton.
BY request Of Custer post Rev.
Geo. r. Davis will close the serv-
ice and deliver the eulogy at the
grave.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

Sleepless nights made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's
Cure is tho remedy for you.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-15

The rendition of the Chimney
Corner by the Carson Dramatic
Club will fully compensate for the
loss of Said Pasha. The Living
Statue is a great piece Of work in
its line, asd the Davis brothers
are not slouches in the slightest
degree. Those who attend this
performance will get their moneys
worth before the first act is over.
Mrs. John Munro Of San Diego.
was poisoned by juice of canned
pineapple.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-22
A Soldiers Life Saved by a Dream.


A man of the name of Joe Williams
had told dream to his fellow soldiers,
some of whom related it to me months
previous to the occurrence which re-
late. He dreamed that he crossed a
river, marched over a mountain and
camped near a church located in a wood,
near which terrible battle ensued, and
in a charge just as he crossed ravine
he was shot in the heart On the ever
memorable 7th of December, 1861 (battle
of Prairie Grove, northern Arkansas), as
we moved a double quick to take our
place in the line of battle, then alAeady
holly engaged, we passed a church, a
small frame building. was riding in
the flank of the command, opposite to
Williams, as we came in view of the
house. THAT is the church saw in my
dream" said he. l made no reply, and
never thought of the matter until even
ing.
We had broken the enemy's lines and
were in full pursuit, when we came to a
dry ravine in the wood, and Williams
said: Just on the other side of this ra-
vine l was shot in my dream, and I'll
stick my hat under my shirt" Suiting
the action to the word he doubled up his
hat as he ran along and crammed it into
his bosom. Scarcely had he adjusted it
when mimic ball knocked him out of
line; jumping up quickly he pulled out
his hat, waved it over his head shouting:
"I'm all right" The ball raised black
spot about the size of mans hand just
over the heart and dropped into his shoe.
Halls Journal of Health.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-22
The Fashionable Avenue.

Beyond the Arc de Triomphe is the
Avenue du Bots de Boulogne leading
to the park of that name 1t is thor
oughfare that grandly shows to what
beauty avenue gardening is capable. 1t
was made entirely through private
lands, half the expense being borne
by the state under the conditions that
an iron railing of uniform design was
to be constructed along the whole
length of the road; that strip of
about forty feet in breadth be left for
garden between this railing and the
houses, and. further, that no kind of
trade or manufacture should be car
ried on in any of the buildings adjoin-
ing. Its total length is 1850 yards
and its width is 100. 1t consists of a
central roadway 80 feet wide, of two
sidewalks each 40 feet wide, of "Rot-
ten Row" for riders, of two long pieces
OF garden with grass, shrubs and flow
ers and of two bordering roads for
public vehicles. Some of the most
magnificent private mansions in Paris
face on this avenue, and it is the direct
fashionable route to and from the bois.
Cor. Chicago Herald.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-22
The Vanity of Men.

"a man cares more about his shape
than a woman" said a corset maker,
land will resort to more stringent and
uncomfortable measures to improve his
figure. A stout woman will walk mile
for two or three days and stop eating
candy for whole week to reduce her
flesh, but man will submit to the most
wearisome processes for the same pur-
pose and keep up his effort for as many
months as his trainer recommends.
Place glass at the left of any public
stairway, and four men to one woman
will turn to look in it, and from these
premises may be drawn the double con-
clusion that men are more vain than wo-
men, and that were the stigma of femi-
ninity removed from corset wearing and
the custom adopted by fashion leaders
men would fall in line very readily.
There is no more reason why they
shouldn't suffer in them than that wo-
men should be laced into them, simply
because they look more trim and shape
ly. In 1888 and 1910 corsets were worn
by men, and the fashion might be re-
vived if few leaders as courageous as
the apostles of dress suit reform would
introduce the practice. New York Sun