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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02

Mrs. Howard Wants a Divorce.
Sarah Z. Howard, formerly Harrington, has
fled petition for divorce from David A.
Howard by Mr.. s. A. Cox. They were married
April 1, 1888, at Mount Tabor NJ. P. Church,
Washington. and she charges that he began to
neglect her soon after, gave her butpartial sup
pert, committed adultery and deserted her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02

The excursion to Atlantic City via Royel Blue
hne Saturday, August 8. Special train, with
parlor car Win leave Baltimore and Ohio station
q $50 M, arrive Atlantic City m. Tickets
good returning Sunday ct $50 pm or on any
regular train Monday.-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02

BELTS AND sAsHrs, including the Popular
Vest Sash, Just received at HENRY FRANC &
SoS's, One Price, cor. 9TH and d SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02

s. Heller. 100 It'll st. n W.. Is making q sps-
cialty in Ladies' and Childrens Hair Cutting
and ShampooinS; also cures Dandruff my20-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02

SPLENDID GLASSES, 81. HEMPLER's, 453 Pa. av.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02
Tharp's Elegantly Fitted.Up Ne
Liquor Establishment.

Tharp's Elegantly Fftted.Up New
Liquor Establishment.
With renewed and excellent facilities and much
Landowner store, Mr.. James 1harp has moved
into his new and splendid quarters-three
doors from his old number-at S12 street
northwest, where he cordially invites his old
customers and friends. Mr. Thnrp's business
has increased to such extensive proportions
that bis old Of Establishment was entirely made
quate to accommodate his many patrons of
many years standing, who will not drink any
other brand Of liquor tonic or beverage ex-
cept his Celebrated Old Rye Berkeley Whisky"
which ranks pre-eruinently as the purest and
finest tonic in the national capital, and as a
beverage it has no equal anywhere. His i'm
mense stock Of Foreign and Domestic Wines
and Cigars are par excellence, which thousands
Of our best citizens can testify to- When you
need Wines or Liquors, wholesale or retail, 90
to responsible merchant, and that gentleman
is Mr.. James Tharp, at SIP street northwest.
iyl9. tn, falls, tfts1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02

'BELr LINE"
We give Won fye-mile ride
on Pullman car
and put you OF where you get On for cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02

CastellOn Wine is of special benefit in
cases of dysentery and diarrhpa
81 per quart bottle, 6 bottles for IS.
1y7-lm A. HEIrMCLLER / Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02

Chr XAsDHa's Ampelos Punch (not heady)
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01
small blotches, and stringers
through the softer material"

In the United States Circuit
Court at Boise, Iowa, last week,
Judge Beatty handed dowl an
opinion OF great Importance to
miners. In 1885 the Bunker Hill
Mining company tapped Mile creek
and used It's waters in the running
OF concentrator. After the water
had performed its Office it was
allowed to return to the creek. In
1890 the Last Chance Mining Co.,
tapped Mile creek at point below
the Bunker Hill concentrator. In
1891 the latter company erected a
mill below the Last Chance works,
and by continuing the fume from
the old mill to the new, deprived,
the Last Chance people of the
water they were entitled to. In
this decision Judge Beatty says:
"The appropriation of the water
to be used at specified place for
purpose OF operating machinery
and other works, after 40 using,
returning 1t to its original channel,
can not change the place of use, to
the damage Of a subsequent appro-
priator lower down the stream. AT
the present time there are several
instances where powerful COM
panies have, like the Bunker Hill,
deprived poorer neighbors down
the stream of water, the apparent
intention being to monopolize the
work of ore crushing.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01

The following is the first intelli-
gent description of the character
of the ore in the Last Chance and
Amethyst mines al Creede, that we
have seen. THIS may be taken as
describing the ore of that camp
which in appearance is exceedingly
commonplace. "The character of
the ore is soft, clayey matrix.
with seams of amethystlne quartz
running through it, while inclosed
in the talcy mass are nodules or
powders of quartz OF somewhat
flnty character, inpregnated and
highly colored by oxides of iron
and manganese. The ore consists
of about 80 per cent silica, while
the remaining 10 per cent is made
up of oxides of iron and manganese,
alumina, sulphur, fourine, chic
rine, etc. The silver occurs In
beautiful white leaf form, In the
cleaverage planes of the harder ore;
and as sulphide and chloride in
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01
ROMANCE OF A NINE.

!
talists are negotiating for the pur-
chase of the Bassick mine, neal
Rosita, in Custer Co., Col, ha,
awakened renewed interest in that
wonderful gold mine. Once the
Bassack mine was the richest il
the State and ranked as one of tn,
great mines OF this country, ano
while there have since been devel.
oped in this State several mines o
even greater richness, none have
yet been discovered that have &
more interesting history.
Among the many prospectors
and miners who drlfted into the
valley was Ed, @. Bassack, ma
tive of Maine, who had spen,
several years in the gold dlggings
of Australia. Bassick, like many
old time prospectors, was well
known for his inability to keep
money. He was always hard up
and could not get trusted for a sack
of flour or piece of bacon. His
wife took in washing to supply her
liege lord with an occasional SO uare
meal. Bassick would work only
long enough to get some provisions,
and then would wander over the
hills looking for mineral indications
and medltating upon the disposition
he would make of the fortune that
should one day come to him
One evening he was slowly wend-
ing his way homeward, when on a
hillside he stopped to look at some
rock that had been cast from an
abandoned prospect hole. He no.
ticed peculiar depression of
which this prospect hole was the
center He dropped into the 4 foot
shaft and struck his pick into the
bottom; to his surprise the rock
was easily loosened. He picked
up few pieces and went home,
passing the evening in carefully
examining the specimens and medi-
tating upon their probable value.
The next morning he returned to
the place and worked industriousIy
all day long. That evening be
took some samples to the assayer,
but that worthy refused to make
assays with such little prospect of
pay. On the following day Bssslck
went to the claim aud by evening
he needed the report of no assayer
to show him that ha had struck it
rich.
From the first wagonload his
mine paid handsomely, aud as the
shaft went down the value of the
workings rapidly increased. Two
of selected ore yielded
the handsome return of 100000
Bassick's rich strike set the
whole camp wild, aud during the
of 1877 the entire bill was
staked with claims and burrowed
by prospectors. Nothing like the
Bsssick was located, however. The
who had abandoned
.he claim now sought to recover it.
md Bassick spent nearly 100000 |
N defending his rights and by buy |
ng off the numerous claimants
hat arose.
The mine furnished all tue
money he could use, and Bassick
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01

John L. Sullivan is very proud
of his ability as reader and sell
dom loses an opportunity to display
it, being not at all particular as TO
the tlme or place, says, the New
York Advertiser He always has a
newspaper in his pocket, and, upon
meeting friend in car or hotel
corridor, he is pretty sure to call
his attention to some item in the
paper and read 1t to HIM aloud.
The fistic champion has really
considerable talent as n reader. I
He possesses fine voice aud sur
prises his freinds with the amount
OF expression that he puts iuto tho
reading OF a prosaic sporting. item.
Reading" said he the other day.
after having given a specimen of
his elocutionary power,is "hne art.
l believe in reading well or not
a, all" In reading an account OF
a murder he sometimes wsxes
STACEY, brluging out for all they
are worth the pathetic and tragic
features. The reporters who pen
the news items have na idea OF tho
dramatic elements that lurk iu
them until the Big Fellow hrings
them out in his pe culiar style.
John conceived love for elocu,ics
from the moment that he began IN
study his part for the stage, and
effective reading is now almost as
great study with him as effective
s,uggin2
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01
It's queer what questions cor

It's queer what questions cor
respondents ask about mines. One
Englishman wants to know what
"the best stuff is that is raised out
of the Maid and Henriett. In
answer we can only say that the
best we saw raised was two hand
some young ladies who were on
the caga. The value Of the lower
grade stuff can be found in the reg
u!ar quarterly reports. Denver
Mining Industry.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01

was very prodigal in his expendl-
lures. Nothing was too good fol
him, and stories are Numerous oil
his lavish and reckless ways oil
getting rid of his money. In one
evening in Denver he lost $S5, 5,0OO
in a quiet game of poker. This
incident coming to the knowledge
of his vito, she repaired to Denver,
hunted up the winners, who were
prominent men, and made them dis.
gorge most of the money.
Basslck developed the mine after
the most approved methods.
He ran tunnel into the side
of the hill distance of 300
feet to the shaft, ard there exca-
waited IN the rock large chamber,
where was set up magnificent
engine and fine set of hoisting
machinery. He built concentra-
tors, set up batteries of boilers and
added all the other machinery
necessary to operate u mine after
the most modern methods extant.
In 1879 Bassick sold the mine
for 1880, 900, reserving a one tenth
interest, in the stock company that
was formed with capital stock of
Sl0,0O0,000. The men who now
became interested with him in the
property were named Ryan and
Brown. The former was a wealthy
Californian who had been interest
ed at one time in the Comstock
lode. The latter was a capitalist
of New York city.
Under the new management the
mine yielded dividends for short
time only. The machinery was
thrown out to be replaced by new
aud mole expensive kinds. One
pump costing $4,000 was set up,
aud beautiful Corliss engine was
brough. into camp and never set
up. All kinds of machines were
set up and, after being used but a
short time, were replaced by
others. A new shaft WAS sunk
down through the barren rock
distance of $50 feet.
Instead of dividends there were
assessments Bassick had no ready
money, but he had an old friend
way down in Maine who advanced
him needed cash, taxing stock as
collateral security. But there
came time when this friend de.
clined to make further advances.
Then the company closed down
the mine, 300 men were thrown
out of employment, wages for the
last three months had not been
paid, and everything bore the ap-
pearance that the game of freeze
out was likely to prove successful.
This occurred in July, 1884.
A gentleman named White, from
appeared on the scene
and bought up the time of the
ct liberal discounts, and
this gave him formidable claim
on the mine. Expensive litigation
followed and the property passed
into the hands of receiver.
At length White died and his
heirs refused to keep up the claim
against the property, and that
WAS allowed to lapse.
Brown died poor man aud now
i appears that Staples and Bassick
own controlling interest In the
Ryan being the other
,wner. They neither have the
money or the inclination TO open
he mine, and stand ready to sell
,ut.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01

Chicagoaus will in the near fu-
ure be compelled to patronize one
immense COW, to be known as the
Milk Trust" Such a corporation
has been organized and duly incor
porated under the State laws II
has assumed the name of the
Farmers Dairy Company, aud its
first official act has been to secure
control OF the Chicago Mix
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01

A story comes from Grass Vale
ley, California, of newly discover
ed powder which is entirely fre.
from the poisonous fumes thai
characterize all other powders. Ii
is said miners can enter a drift
Immediately after shots are fired,
and not experience any inconve.
nience from the gases generated.
Such claims are things that seem
impossible; but they come with
app .rent good endorsements from
the mine managers in Grass
Valley.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01
MORE MINER THAN POLITI.
CLAN.

CLAN.
FL Paso Bullion.
Hon. Il. G. Ross, by the way q
gentleman and fellow journalist
for whom we entertain the greatest
respect, in column article in his
Deming Headlight, proves very
clearly that the Bullion is not an
authority upon the history and pro-
gress Of the Democratic party. In
doing this, the governor has rem
dered us a real service. We will
however remark that in reference
to the silver question we did not
mention the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver as fundamental
plank of the democratic structure
or as being a democratic principle,
but alluded to il as being in con
sonance with the traditional policy
of that party. We will seize this
occasion to state that the editor Of
this paper is publishing the Bullion
with the view OF advancing the
mining interests OF tho Southwest
and does not ann to champion the
cause of eithsr the democratic or
republican parties. 1t will con-
tinue to advocate the interests Of
the silver miner, and of the millions
of the nation who demand that
silver dollar should possess the
same value as a gold dollar. We
claim that the silver dollar Is con
stitutional money, originating un-
der the administration of George
Washington and that it continued
to he recognized as such until the
year 1873, when by piece OF sharp
practice In congress, equivalent to
fraud, it was deprived of it's nor
NAL ratio of value with gold. The
Bullion demands the restoration of
the constitutional and traditional
coinage Of the land, and that is the
political platform upon which the
editor OF the Bullion stands.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01


Several days ago Secretary
Blaine, while going through the
Treasury building, saw a familiar
figure engaged IN performing the
services Of a messenger, says the
New York Sun. At first he could
scarcely credit the evidence of his
own senses, and then, in his brisk,
pelemptory way, when deeply in.
terested in a subject, he said;
"Why, Mr.. Bowen, you mustn't be
doing this kind of work. | cant
allow it. I'll find something better
for you" Theman to whom he
spoke was Sayles j. Bowen, at one
time Mayor of Washington, at an
other it's Postmaster, and for years
one OF it most prominent and hon
ored citizens. His had been the
common experience of many, and,
so far as known, contained no ex
traordlnary features. Mr.. Blaine
was as good as his word. A con-
genial place was found for him in
the State Department, and there
he is serving the Government in a
place that comports somewhat
more justly with his years and
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01


The smart man from the East
has been here. He went to Creede.
He was shown "mine." He never
saw one before. 1t was ten feet
deep, and fol sale for $4,000. He
sampled the ore and brought it to
Denver for assay. 1t was rich.
He would not employ an engineer
who knows something about mines
to advise him about Its purchase
Had he not seen it himself, and
was there any sense in paying for
an expert opinion on it. He paid
$4,000 for the hole. Ii had no good
ore in it. He had been salted. The
fool and his money aro soon
parted. Denver Mining Industry.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01

Stone should never be used I'm.
mediately after quairying. II
should be exposed to the weather
for month anyhow before it is
used 1t thus becomes seasoned
and will wear much better. When
left to season, the under side of
the rock as 1t lay in the quarry
should be exposed to the sun.
When you buy stone for paving
or similar purposes, insist on Its
being turned over, that is reversed
from the way it was IN the quarry,
before it is laid. The reason for
this is that the top surface Is much
softer, 1t being of later formation,
stone forming from the bottom.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1892-04-01

Dealers Association. Already i'm
mense warehouses have been Sc
cured and temporary preparations
made for handling all milk which
comes to the city. The surplus
product will be made into butter,
cheese aud mllk sugar
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-19

Dr. W. Il. Alley has moved from his former office in the Dye building to the rooms formerly occupied by Dr. Joyner in the operahouse block. These are. perhaps, the most desirable office rooms in the city. and will thoroughly meet the requirements of Dr. Alleys large and increasing practice.
 LOUISVILLE, March I, 1890. Radam's Microbe Killer O.. Nashville. Tenn. Dear Sir-I have been afflicted with dyspepsia and indigestion for several years. Between the medicines ordered by physicians and those recommended by friends and purchased myself, l have used almost every known remedy, but with only temporary relief. 1 determined to try the Microbe Killer, and after using few jugs am perfectly relieved of dys- peptie trouble. l can confidently recom- mend 1t to all suffering from indigestion and stomach troubles. Very truly,
 w. ApAIR.
 Master mechanic short line division l.. S N. railroad. For sale by J. J, Evans.
 NJ. Solmson and James Evans will open on March 1. 1892, in the opera house building. a first-class Restaurant, Ice Cream Saloon and Confectionery, under the firm name of Solmson X Co. MT. Solmson has just returned from Memphis, where he spent several days in purchasing their stock. The store Is being elegantly fitted up for them. and when occupied will present the handsomest appearance of any store in the city. The enterprise is one that should, and Hot doubt will. receive the hearty support of our citizens. The kitchen win be in the hands of an experienced cook. and the proprietors guarantee the best of everything fin their line,
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-19
KILLING IN THE BOTTOM.
George Brown. Coiorcd. Meets Death n,
 the Hands of John stevens.

Rumors of homicide in the St. Francis bottoms east uf town reached here Tuesday morning. On the 10 o'clock train came John Stevens. the man who dii the killing, and from him TIE TINES reporter learned the particulars of the unfortunate affair: On Monday morning Mir. Stevens had quarrel with a colored neighbor named George Brown. but finally per suaded him to leave. Stevens went to his work, thinking the matter set tied. As he pursued a path through the woods Brown suddenly sprang from behind tree and struck vii cious blow at Stevens with an axe. Stevens avoided the blow by leaping to one side, drew his pistol and fired at his assailant. Brown struck again, and again Stevens lodged the blow. This shot told. but Brown again raised his axe to strike, and while he held it poised in the air Stevens fired again, Brown falling to the ground and ex- piring instantly.
 Mir Stevens left the man, went home, and next morning came to Forrest City and surrendered to tho sheriff. There was no witness to the tragedy, and upon Mr. Stevens statement Sheriff Fitch released him. Coroner Kelso was notified, and he summoned a jury of inquest and went to the scene of the killing. The jury arrived upon the ground about dusk and began an investigation. The last shot fired by Stevens had ignited Browns cloth ing, which had burned entirely of ex- cspt the legs of the pantaloons from about halfway up the thigh and the coat sleeves from just above the elbows. The flesh was crisped and blistered in shocking manner. In his hand was still grasped the axe with which he had attempted to mur- der Stevens. He was lying as he had fallen. with his arms partially under his face.
 The jury returned verdict of justi- fable homicide and returned to the railroad to await the west-bound train. While there a constable appeared with warrant and arrested Mfr. Stevens, the warrant being returnable to justice of the peace east of town whose name we did not learn.
 The general opinion is that Mir. Stevens was perfectly justifiable and that preliminary trial will result in his release.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-19

George Laughlnghouse
 By mistake Miss Lula Mason's name was omitted from the honor roll last week. We cheerfully correct the mis- take. for Miss Lula makes it point never to be tardy or absent.
 The "candy stew" that was to have been given last Tuesday night was postponed on account of the illness of Prof Stotts
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-19
Strayed or Stolen.

From the Graham Farm, near For rest City, on January ', 1892. large black horse mule, about l5 hands high, seven or eight years old, long, spare made, and had scar on right front knee, had breeching marks on thighs behind. also trace marks on sides. Will pay sl5 reward for information leading to the recovery, or the return of said mule to Russell. Graham x Co.,, Forrest City. F. II. HARRIS.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-19
"The Pulse of New York"

On Wednesday, February "A, at the opera-house, c. N. Bertram's company of players will give performance of that interesting story of life in Gotham as it is depicted in Howard F. Taylor's successful production, "The Pulse of New York.n The play is far above the ordinary melodrama of the present day. and it has given satisfaction every where they have appeared. The piece is staged with a full carload Of scenery, the first act ending with the steam pile driver in full operation, in which the hero has bairbreadth escape and is rescued by the heroine. Act 2 ter inmates with a most realistic view of the New York elevated railroad sys- tenn, two trains passing each other in full view of the audience. with the hero and heroine suspended from the ties above. Act gives the famous dock scene on the East river. giving a true picture of low life in New York, the piece closing with grand fire scene in which Polly makes the famous leap for life from the burning building to net below which is an exact coun- terpart of the life-saving apparatus adopted by the fire department of New York City. Interspersed with these startling situations and thrilling cli- maxes runs pretty story which holds the attention of the audience till the last moment, and, what is most unusual in plays of this description, there IS a strong comedy vein running through out the piece. The company is first class in every respect and the produc- ton is given with every attention to the most minute details.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-19
Answer this Question

Why do so many people we see around us seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness. Loss of Appetite. Coming Up of the Food, Yellow Skin, when for 75 eents VIC will sell them Shiloh's System Vitalizcr guaranteed to cure them. Sold by Win. throp & Co.,; J. J. Ables. Colt.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-19
McElree's Wine of Cardui
and TH5DFoRO's BLACK DRAUGHT are Tor sale by the following merchants in Forrest City: J. J Evans.
 Winthrop & Co.
 c. F. Hinton.
After tha Grinpa

And after typhoid fever, diphtheria. pneu- monia, or other prostrating diseases, Hoods Sarsaparilla is just what is needed to restore the strength and vigor so much desired, and to expel all poison from the blood 1t has had wonderful success in many such cases.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-19
Letter List.

Following is list of letters remain ing unclaimed in the post-ofiice at For rest City, St. Francis county, Arkansas, for the week ending Saturday evening,