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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
A TERRIRLE FIRE.
It sweeps the Town and Destroys
n vast Amount OF Property.

From the Winnemucca Silver State
of August 81 we learn the following
particulars Of the conflagration at that
place last Sunday.
The fire which occurred in this
town yesterday was the most disas-
trous in the history OF central Nevada.
The fire bell sounded the alarm at 8
o'clock P. NJ. At half past 5 O'Clock
the uncomfortable flames had con-
sumed the following buildings and
their contents
N. Levy Il Co.'S. general merchan-
disc store, their furniture store and
warehouse loss about $75, 900, insur-
ance $4,000; Judge Bonnifield's law
office and also a business house on
Main street, loss, 81 200, insured for
$500. He saved his extensive law
library. John Schmidts boot and
shoe store and also his residence, loss,
$1,000; no insurance. George X.
Walkers undertaking establishment,
loss, 81 900, insurance $500; Charles
Wuertelle, variety and fruit store,
loss, $1,000, no insurance; George &
Luther's saloon, loss, 2 900, noinsur-
ance Henry Busch's two buildings,
loss, 5000, no insurance; NJ. Hof-
mans store, loss, s. 200, no insurance;
+. NJ. Fellows saloon building, loss,
: $1,000, no insurance; Mrs. s. w.
Ruse's, loss, $500, no insurance
Mrs. A. I. Gilson's Postofice building,
loss, s 1000, insurance 81, $50. also her
residence, loss, $1,000, insurance $500;
Mrs. Mary Browns building, loss,
81, 900, partially insured Chris Diehl's
bakery, residence, saloon and other
buildings, loss, 10000, partially in
sured; McAllister's residence, loss,
$500, no insurance; Miss Lou Chap
pell's building, loss, $500, no insur.
ance Henry Warren's dwelling, loss,
81 900, insurance 5000; Masonic Hall,
loss, $4,000, insurance $4,000;
"Silver State" building and materials,
loss, $4,000, insurance 1880; Busch
Il Neth's gas works, loss, 5000, no in
surance; ID. Pascal's residence, loss,
5000, insurance $500; Mrs.
Windel's residence, loss, 81 1900, no in
surance; the whole of Chinatown,
loss, several thousand dollars. No
building in the line OF the fire ecaped,
except the fire-proof building Of the
First National Bank, which was not
injured.
So rapidly did the fire spread that
within two hours after the alarm was
sounded, three of the principal bust
ness blocks were in ashes. The lower
portion Of town was saved by directing
the whole available water supply on
the Reception" and covering the
buildings with wet blankets. Had the
fire not been checked here the whole
portion Of town would undoubt-
have been destroyed.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
WHITE PINE CoUsrr tukms.
Items Of Interest Clipped from
white Pine NeWa Of AnR. %.

WmssN Gh4G NCRn " ~
Picnics seem to be the order Of the
day in this vicinity just now.
Rev. Mr.. Leslie, Episcopal minister
at Eureka, arrived in Ely by this
mornings stage.
The Monitor mill on Steptoe Greek
will start up next Tuesday on Moni-
tor ore. of which there is enough on
hand to make a two months run.
W. have nothing new to report in
the matter of the Joanna sale. The
money has not been paid yet, but the
time in which il may be done does not
expire until September Sth.
Ex-Governor Adams is with us
again. The Governor has large inter-
ests in this and the adjoining county
Of Nye. and finds it pleasant occupa.
ton to spend the Summer months
among his cattle ranges in Eastern
Nevada.
L. S. Scott is in receipt OF a letter
from j. ii. Lockwood, our former
County Treasurer, from Iowa. Mr..
Lockwood writes that he has been
sick all Summer, but is now improy-
ing and will return to White Pine as
soon as he is able to travel.
The ~ill-feeling in Cherry Creek over
the suspension Of the Nelson Con.
Company's operations is subsiding.
The people over there are 80 used to
getting cleft" by mining companies
that they get over their many sad and
dearly-bought experiences in a short
while, and are ready to bite at the
next bait thrown them by some ir-
responsible fortune seeker.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
In n Attire.

A young Kentucky maiden has just
been detected masquerading in male
attire and making love to the most at
tractive young women in the county
adjoining the one in which she lived.
When her sex was finally revealed it
was ascertained that she had already
become engaged to marry three farm
ers' daughters, and was trying to con-
sumate a similar arrangement with a
fourth.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

NJ. Ii. Joseph received a nice letter
from Mr.. and Mrs. David Love, Of
Calcutta, India, in which they ex-
press sincere gratitude towards the
ladies who so kindly looked after and
cared for their mother, Mrs. Mary
Ann Davey, deceased, during her last
illness. Mr.. and Mrs. Love are
pleasantly situated in Calcutta, and
had decided on bringing Mrs. Davey
to their home the next cold sason
(about November but this was not to
he.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Ssae But Normal school Graduates
Need Apply.

A correspondent Of the Carson News
says: The Eureka School Board
adopted a novel as we'll as original
method Of cutting down the number
Of applications that usually comes be-
fore them. At a recent meeting they
passed a resolution to the effect that
the services of all the teachers in the
Eureka district, except the Principal,
be dispensed with and that the coming
year none but Normal School gradu-
ates be employed. That was a veri-
table boomshell in educational circles.
A progressive movement that reflects
credit on the wisdom of the Board.
1t has caused a great deal OF comment
both adverse and favorable. While
in a few isolated places it might work
a hardship, yet the good flowing
from the universal adoption of that
resolution in this State to apply for
positions in the future would outweigh
any objections that might be urged as
to the hardship it might probably
work.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

Elder H. E. Light, Of Mountainville,
Lancaster county, Pa, has a good
word to say for a patent medicine.
We will give it in his own words.
"Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy was used in my
family and can say that il done us
good in diarrhoea and cholera morbus.
I do not hesitate to recommend it to
all suffering from the above disease"
rs and so cent bottles for sale by w.
II. Stowell, Main street, Eureka, New.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
sale Of q QuicksiIver Mine.

Eugene N. Howell of Seligman,
White Pine, who has been spending
several days here this week, informs
US that his father, Matt Howell, and
John B. Magee, who were residents OF
this place some years ago, have re-
Gently sold a quicksilver mine in
Siskiyou county, California, to an
English syndicate for a large sum of
money
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
virginia City Gazing In.

A cave occurred on Sunday even
ing on B street at the head Of Flowery,
in Virginia City, on the line of the
Savage mine, and a Waterman stood
guard all night over it to keep people
from falling 1000 feet into the lower
levels. In the morning it was dis
covered to be only 20 feet deep and IL
feet in diameter, and the City Mar
shall went to work and filled it up.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
A. SKILLMAN, Foreman.
COUNTY BOOKS AND OFFICERS.

To A. SELLMAN, Foreman OF the
Grand Jury in and for the County Of
Eureka - We, your committee, APP
pointed on County Books and County
Officers, beg leave to report as follow
ers: That we have examined the
Auditors books and find his accounts
correctly and neatly kept. The Re-
corder's books are also in good con
dition.
In the County Clerks Office every
thing was found in good order and
neatly kept, and all the business and
books written up.
In the Sheriff's office we found the
books correctly and neatly kept, and
all business connected with the office
strictly attended to.
The money in Treasurer's Office was
found correct by actual count, and the
| books and papers in the office are
neatly and correctly kept.
In the District Attorneys office we
found everything pertaining thereto
nicely and neatly kept, and the officer
very courteous and attentive in all
matters pertaining to county affairs,
and also as Superintendent Of Schools
we found his accounts and apportion-
ments correct.
The County Commissioners books,
and all matters appertaining to their
Office are kept in compliance with the
law. Although a large amount of
money has been expended by them in
fixing the county roads, it must be
conceded that it was necessary to do
so.
The County Assessors books and
papers are Systematically kept, and
are in very excellent shape. All
moneys collected from personal prop
erty tax have been paid over TO the
Treasurer and his receipts therefor are
in the hands Of the Assessor.
In the Justice Of the Peace and
Constable's Office we found all fines
collected and paid to the Treasurer.
We would suggest that the Justices
docket in the future should be more
carefully written up. In the main the
office is in good order.
X. SADLER,
b. +. MCEwES,
LUTHER CLARKE.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Teachers for the Public school.

The Eureka public school will open
on Monday. September 7, with the
following corps of teachers, viz ;
Principal, NJ. ]. Congdon; Assistant
Principal, Miss Lizzie II. Tindall
First Primary, Miss Sadie d'Orsay ;
Second Primary, Miss Ada Van Duzer
Third Primary, Miss Francis Harte
Fourth Primary. Mrs. Lou H.. Graves.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
.. Get q Move On"

Townsend warns non-producers to
keep out Of camp in the following:
Vags, short-card players, indigents,
toughs, gentlemen out of work and
don't want any, hash-fends, fog-horn
spectators, and all others of that COM
p~lexion, are requested to &C get a move
on " and camp elsewhere.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
A GOOD Thing for Nevada.

A House of Correction would be a
good thing for Nevada. In almost all
the towns of the State can be found
boys who seem too young to be pun
ished in the manner of veteran rogues,
who yet need to be taught that laws
are made for their benefit as well as
for older persons.-Reno Journal.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

EUREKA, New, Aug. 20, 1891.
To the Honorable A. /. Fitzgerald,
Judge Of the District Court Of Nevada.
in and for Eureka county;
Your Grand Jury, impaneled on
the sth day Of May, 1891, beg leave to
submit the following as their final re-
port.
We have examined all cases brought
before US. and found two indictments /:
One for felony, selling liquor to In
dams.
One for HOUSEKEEPING.
One bill for grand larceny was
ignored.
All Of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Fine People rakiuw Interest.

Public attention is now turned to-
ward the State Board of Assessors and
Equalization. The people are watch
ing them with much interest. 1t is
generally conceded that the Board will
raise nearly all classes Of property,
railroads included, but just how much
is not known.-Reno Gazette.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
the SILVER MILLENNIUM
|! Has Come TO Pass at Last!

Silver Is coming up slow but sure, to the standard
OF golds and In consequence thereof the undersigned
makes a declaration to his friends and customers In
Eureka and vicinity that he will sell Goods. from now
on until further notice, for a silver dollar, more and
better goods than any other house in Eastern Nevada.
To convince yourselves Of these facts, come or send
for a price list Of my goods. keep constantly on hand
a full line of Family Groceries and Provisions, Ladies',
Cents and Children's Boots and Shoes, Tinware,
Hardware; constantly arriving, the choicest kinds Of
Fruits, Meals and Vegetables, and all such goods az
on hand a general stock of Merchandise. such as 10
usually found In a we'll regulated country store. Come
and convince yourselves Of the above facts, and you
will find what say is just what mean.
Fresh French and Domestic Candles. Fresh Fish
and Oysters.
All goods will be delivered with promptness and
dispatch In Eureka and vicinity. Very respectfully,
3. BERG.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
To He

There is a two-year-old child in
Chicago that smokes a pipe like a
trooper. 1t is now said that the man
who taught him to smoke is to be
prosecuted. The fine in Illinois for
such offense is not less than $40 moi
more than $500, or one year in the
State Prison or both.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Made Himself Understood.

Some months ago two well known
politicians called on Sam Wright,
superintendent Of the Mint. and urged
a certain woman's appointment.
" Gentlemen" he said, the United
States Government is not paying your
debts. l can't appoint her" They
looked at the Superintendent a few
moments and then walked out asking
no further explanation. They knew
perfectly we'll what he meant.-Car-
son Appeal.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

1t is evident from the murmurings
heard in different parts OF Carson that
4" 601 will resume operations if the
disreputable women and disorderly
element generally do not call a halt
and quit making night hideous with
drunken reyelry Tribune.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Ignorant Of Mining.

Jim Townsend: mining experts
have been keeping the mountain trails
OF Inyo warm for a few weeks past in
search of bonanzas. If they find one
il will be the first time an expert"
ever found anything. Nine out Of ten
are frauds and buns, utterly ignorant
OF mining,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
A Good Property.

The Richmond Consolidated Mining
Company, located in this county, has
produced during the last twenty years
$2S, 744,000 in gold, silver and lead.
During that time it has declared
dividends to the amount Of S4,349,S $40.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

The Winnemucca Silver State of
last Monday says: We ask the in
diligence OF our friends and patrons for
this issue. 1t cannot be helped, as We
are absolutely without facilities for issu-
ing anything better at present. We
will be on our feet again, though, as
soon as possible.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
NEW TO-DAY.
WHITE House DRY GOODS@GOHHING EMPORIUM

Grand annual Reduction Sale and startling cuts in prices of dry
and fancy goods, Carpets, Oilcloth, Clothing, Furnishing Goods,
Ladies, Misses, Children's and Mems shoes and boots. We are
heavily o~verstocked in every department, and goods must be
cleared in order to make room for Fall importations.
Convince yourselves by calling at the White House.
m. KARsKY, Proprietor.
Country orders will be promptly attended to. jyIItf
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Starved Herself.

Mary Driscoll, a widow, died several
months ago in Virginia City from ex-
posure, hunger and filth. and recently
the Public Administrator has found
out that she had a deposit of $3.50 at
the Bank OF Nevada.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
bullion shipment.

During the week Wells, Fargo &
Co. shipped six bars of Eureka Con.
bullion, valued at 81 800.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Notice to Wood Dealers.

L made by the Hon. Board of County Conn.,
missioners of Eureka county, Nevada, notice is
hereby given. that bids win be received up to.
and including Monday, August 10. 1891. at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, by said Board, for furnishing the
courthouse Of said county with As cords Of
hrst-class green mahogany wood. the same 10
be delivered at the courthouse in Eureka be-
fore the And day of November, 1891. The said
Board reserves the right to pile the wood SO de
livered and IT also reserves the right to reject
any and all bids in the premises.
Witness my hand, officially, July 7. 1891.
+. II. HARMON.
I'LL Clerk Of said Board.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Postomce Variety store.

Just arrived, at the Postofice
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, 1891-09-05
FIRE n WATER.
II. pAbLEhy
b. +. MCEwES,
LUTHER CLARKE.

To A. SKILLMAs, Foreman of the
Grand Jury-We, the undersigned
committee on Fire and Water re-
spectfully report as follows: We
found the water supply TO be good.
The tanks at the upper part OF town
we're full, besides a small surplus from
the overflow. The fire tanks on the
Hill are full, besides an overflow or
surplus. The fire pugs are all in good
repair, with the exception OF one,
which is undergoing repairs. All the
mains are at present in good condi-
ton, with the exception OF the one on
the corner Of Main and Bateman
streets.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

Toys, candies, nuts and fancy gro
%ceries, for sale cheap at McConnell's
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

We have examined into the con-
dition OF Rescue Hose Company, and
find they have 500 feet OF hose on hand
and that they need 500 feet more, which,
in our judgment, should be purchased
for them. They are also in need of
hall a dozen spanners, two rubber
coats and caps, water bucket and dip
per. All of which We recommend the
Commissioners to supply.
The Hooks and Knicks have 500
feet Of good hose and 100 feet of old
hose.
The Richmond Company has on
hand 500 feet Of good hose, and needs
about $50 feet more.
The Mob Hill Company has 450 feet
Of good, serviceable hose, and 100 feet
of old. The company needs two
lanterns and seven spanners, which
We recommend the Commissioners to
purchase.
All the fire apparatus in the de-
partment needs painting and a general
overhauling.
III. H. KIRcHNER.
OWEN RICE,
JOHN MACAULAY.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
$40 REWARD.

1.-TWO MONTHS AGO A BAY ELI MARE
branded with q heart and c on the left
hip, estrayed from Fish Greek Range,
Eureka county. Nevada. The heart Is in
the shape OF . solid brand. A reward Of ten
dollars will be paid to Any one who will re-
turn said mare to Charles Ferraris. in Eureka,
Eureka county, Nevada. O.. A. FLORA.
Eureka, July 10, 1891. jyli-Im
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

Fresh fruits or every train, for sale
cheap at MeConnell's. =
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

Druggist and assayer. No. 3 Main
street, Eureka, Nevada.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

THE COURSE OF STUDY IS THOROUGH,
embraring all the branches belonging TO q
first-class education. Phonograph, type-writ-
ing and Bookkeeping Taught. languages, draw
ing, and vocal lessons in class, being included In
the English course. form no extra charge.
Young ladies wishing to follow the higher
art or musical course are afforded special
facilities in each.
The usual modification OF terms made whent two
or more Of the same family attend the
Academy at the same time.
The pupils Of All Hallows College are per
mitted to visit their sisters at the Academy.
Hall rates caa be secured for pupils on the
roads not outside the Territory.
Studies for boarders and day pupils will be
resumed
Tuesday, sept. 1. 1891.
kETERMs MODERATE.
For reference and for catalogues, etc, I'D.
dress a. above.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07

Adjutant General Towards annual repor,
shows the Maryland militia comprises 1872 COM
missioned officers, 1853 sergeants, 40 corporals
121 musicians and l 1916 privates. These form
two regiments, three battalions and three indie
pendent companies.
Mr.. Edwin Warfield has sold his interest in
the Ellicott City Times to Messrs. ]. E. Hill
and ]. B. Morrow.
The store and dwelling Of Mr. John C. Crve,
near Leonardtown was destroyed by fire. he
had 900 in the SAFE All the paper money was
burned and the silver melted and run together
A mail bag with $40 in stamps were also
burned. He had S5, 500 insurance.
Miss Emma Wilson, a well-known teacher in
the public schools at Port Deposit for eighteen
years, died suddenly.
The ice on the Susquehanna broke Yesterday
and gorged at Mount Ararat. backing up tc
Rock run several feet. No immediate danger
is anticipated.
The mananose, o clam-like bivalve caught or
the eastern shore when the tide is low, is re.
ported to be scarce, and as wild geese and swan
feed largely upon them these fowl are seen in
fewer numbers than for many years.
The expenses OF magistrates and county
courts in Anne Arundel have grown SO heavy that
o joint session of the Annapolis city council and
county commissioners il proposed to devise
some remedial course.
Mr.. Franklin Whitaker, an ex-member of the
legislature. died at his home in Hartford
county. He was candidate for county clerk
at the next election.
A reward has been offered for the bodies OF
Capt. Wheatly and his son, who went down
with the sunken schooner Mary Ellen, off Pop
lar Island.
The Fifth Regiment Veteran Corps is arrang-
ing to visit New Orleans in body during the
Mardi Gras season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
DID THE INDIANS WANT TO FIGHT
An Ex-Chief Of Scouts Who Believes th
Sioux Were Ready to Surrender.

An Ex-Chief of Scouts Who Believes the
Sioux Were Ready to Surrender.
II would like to ask" said Frank p Bennett,
an old Indian fighter and chief of scouts, to q
STAR reporter today, sis it natural to suppose
for one moment that 120 Indians would allow
themselves to be surrounded by 500 troops? II
they anticipated fighting, I say no. was born
in the Sioux country and served for good
many years in the west scout, guide and
chief of scouts under Gems. Crook. Forsyth,
Hatch, Mckinney and other frontier COM
manders, and in all my service never heard
or saw Indians place themselves in such posi-
ton. Hthey anticipated fighting ask would
they place themselves at that disadvantage?
The Indians are by nature suspicious Of the
whites and often with good cause, think. II
it is investigated the fight on Wounded Knee
will be found to have been entirely unwar-
ranted and unnecessary on our part, and
Of our officers in charge and to have caused the
loss of a good many lives, both Indians and
whites unnecessarily. From my knowledge of
Indian operations 1 believe the Indians ex-
pected to surrender, 'and proved that by placing
themselves at the mercy Of the troops as they
did. In allowing themselves to be
surrounded the odds were too great
for them to have hoped to be successful.
In nv estimation the fighting was not ex-
pected by the Indians or they would have
fought with the advantage which is to be
gained by position. Any one who knows In
dams is aware they want the advantage or they
don't want to fight 1t will be protracted
war if prompt action is not taken, for the In
dams have lost confidence in the troops and
agents and will be apt to fight hard before they
will trust themselves in the hands of the whites
again. II they hold off until spring opens
then we will have an all summer war in the
territories. In my opinion the military should
act promptly and crush the rebellion before
the grass comes"