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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09
CORRESPONDENCE

EUREKA, New, June 8, 1884.
EDITOR SENTINEL: 10 1892 the then
County Commissioners Of this county
made allowances amounting n the sggre'
gate to 3 SAG l6.
For the year 1898 the present Com
m~issioners made allowances amounting
in the aggregate to s29,5ll 70.
This shows a saving to the county by
the present Board Of ss,964 Al in a sin
gle year.
In the year 1892 only 1897 so was
allowed to the indigents, while in 1898,
owing to the fall in the price OF silver,
1907 was allowed TO indigents, an in
crease over 1892 Of 81, 229 so.
In 1892 the Commissioners allowed
the matron Of the County Hospital
$3.50 II.
10 1898 only s3.O7S 95 was allowed
q saving in 1898 over 1892 Of 81, 30l So.
In 1892 there was allowed for work on
roads and bridges in the Eureka Road
District alone s2,2 73 O6.
In 1898 only 1855 AZ. a difference in
favor Of 1898 Of sl.6l7 SO.
The price Of wood has not varied ma
terislly at Eureka for several years, yet
there was allowed for wood in 1892
s426 As, and in 1898 only s29S IS, .
difference Of 1927 20.
Although the value of property has
greatly deprecated in this county from
year to year. the great saving made by
the economical management Of county
finances by the present Board Of Com
m~issioners enabled them to reduce the
rate Of taxation.
In 1892 il was 50 80 on each 500 Of
valuation.
In 1898 the present Board reduced it
to 50 IS on each SlO0 of valuation, or In
other words. reduction was made Of 65
cents upon each 500 of valuation.
Thisshow wing is certainly most encoursg-
ing, and within continuance Of the econom
ical management inaugursted by the
present Board and a rigid enforcement Of
| the laws for the assessment and collec-
ton Of taxes the Board will probably be
able 10 reduce the rate Of taxation to 81
upon each 500 Of valuation, thus greatly
relieving our people from its burden.
The writer invites criticism Of his
statements. His figures can be verified
by reference to the records Of the Board
Of County Commissioners.
This Fall we elect the officers who
control county affairs, and while there
is no feeling Of partisanship abroad
among the people and county affairs can
be coolly and fairly considered, let us
turn on the light Of public discussion.
Nor An OFFICE SEEKER.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

The exhibits at the Midwinter Fair by
the State Of Nevada, together with the
recent celebration, will 20 far TO correct
an impression as to the resources OF that
State. Rich as the mineral exhibits are,
they are not the chief point OF interest
for many observers. Nevada makes an
interesting agricultural display. II is
taking rank as q food-producing State.
Cereals, grasses, potatoes and q wide
range of agricultural products are the
convincing demonstrations Of relatively
large food producing resources. The
crops are chiefly produced without irri-
CATION. The small streams will OF course
be utilized for that purpose.
This year the grazing lands of Nevada
have been sought by the cattle and sheep
owners OF Southern California. The
drought in that section left nothing in
the way Of grass to sustain the focks or
herds. Thousands OF cattle and sheep
were headed for the mountains many
weeks ago. The snowstorms overlook
them and great numbers fell by the way.
The destination OF most Of these focks
and herds was Nevada. Cattle and
sheep have also been shipped by railroad
to that State and are now feeding there.
These will be sent back when the next
seasons opens, il the rains are abundant
in Southern California. Nevada is sus-
tanning now the half-fsmished sheep and
cattle that could not find subsistence on
this side of the mountains. Cattle and
sheep rave also been sent into the VAL
leys of Northern California, where the
grazing is good on account Of the abund.
ant rains.
But the greater drift is over the
mountains. At the last accounts, not
withstanding the Losses Of many thou
sands, sheep were climbing the western
slope Of the Sierra, most Of which will
probably bring up within the limits of
Nevada. For many years trains OF beef
cattle have been sent from that State to
the markets Of California. These ship
ments will probably increase during the
present year. A State that can show
such agricultural resources will not be de.
serted even If operations should cease in
every mine. A large population can be
sustained in Nevada by agriculture
alone. These views are confirmed by
the range Of interesting exhibits which
that State makes at the Midwinter Fair.
There is . good deal of permanent
wealth indicated by these exhibits
F. Bulletin.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

view his recent professed conversion to
bimetallism as insincere, and the scheme
Of an able and willy politician who seeks
to secure adherents among the friends oil
silver to q high protective tariff, and as an
imprscticable scheme.
Resolved, That the national banking
system Of the United States is one OF
the worst financial systems ever adopted
by any country. c%orrupting in its ten
denotes and dangerous to the liberties OF
the people and that it should be imme-
distely abolished.
Resolved, That in addition to the
gold and silver coinage OF the United
States the Government should replace
the shin-plssters Of the national banks
by currency issued by the Government
direct to the people in sufficient vol
ume to meet their business require
ments and restore prosperity to the
country.
Hon. Thos. Wren aud 4. NJ. Beatty,
ESQ.,, addressed the meeting on the above
resolutions.
Thefollowing resolutions were read and
adopted.
Resolved, That il is the duty OF
Congress to foster American industries
and protect American labor by wise
and bene6cient constitutional legisls.
ticn in all Of the States alike, and that
q party which, under the pretext OF
fostering our industries and protecting
our labor, passes laws giving undue pro.
lection TO the industries and labor Of one
section and destroying the industries and
property values and depriving the great
body Of laborers Of other sections OF
employment, is unworthy Of the support
Of any true American.
Whereas, The Hon. George s. Nixon,
Chairman Of the State Central Commit
tee OF the Silver party Of Nevada, gen.
erously presented to Eureka county q
magnificent national flag as the banner
silver county Of our State at the last
election; and
Whereas, Eureka county still holds
said flag. but is DESTROYS of awarding II
to the county casting the largest per-
centsge Of votes for the Silver party at
the next ensuing general election; there
fore, be il
Resolved, That the Silver party Of
Eureka county will present said flag to
the county polling the highest percent
age of votes for the silver party's IAN
didate for Governor Of this State ct
the next ensuing general election, and
may the best county win.
Mr.. Beatty moved that the eleven
members selected as the County Cen
trail Committee meet after adjournment
Of this meeting and elect their officers.
Carried.
Mr.. Sadler moved that the action Of
our Senators, John p. Jones and VIM.
NJ. Stewart, be Endorsed by this League
for the great efforts put forth by them
in behalf of silver.
Carried unanimously.
Mr.. Kaye moved that the motion be
amended SO as to include Congressman
Francis G.. Newlands.
Carried.
The business Of the meeting having
been concluded, the Chairman proposed
three cheers for the Silver party, which
were given with a will, when the meet
ing adjourned.
After adjournment the County Central
Committee met and elected r. Sadler as
it's Chairman, and H. A. McKim Score
koy
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

In answer to the question: When was
the civil war declared, and when did IL
end : the N. Y. Sun says: There was no
declaration Of war; war broke out, and
when il did the war was begun. The
war is considered officially as beginning
on January Q, 1861. when the Star OF the
West was fred on by the South Caro-
lima militia; and u ended on August IL.
1865. when President johnson issued his
proclamation that il was over.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

As the SENTINEL stated last week
would undoubtedly occur, the Republic
cana have carried Oregon. Through tbs
Democrats joining in with the Republic
cans, aided by the $500. 600 of Wall
street money sent to that State to be
used in defeating the Populiss ticket.
has q gold bug victory been achieved in
Oregon. Precincts that had always re.
turned large Democratic majorities here
tofore, went largely Republican at this
election. The Populists must be made
Of pretty good fighting stock when IL
requires the combined efforts OF two old.
we'll organized parties. backed BY an
abundance of corrupt money. to down
them. A great victory. sure enough
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

In every light in which the sugar
schedule of the Senate bill may be
viewed il serves one sole interest-thai
OF the trust. The interest Of consumers,
Of planters in Louisiana and beet-raisers
in Nebrasks, Of independent rs6ners,
and Of the Government itself, are all
~subordinated to the claims Of monopoly.
As the character Of this measure becomes
thoroughly understood 10 is inconceiv-
able that il should be enacted into law.
Philadelphia Record.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

The bright particular young lady who
manipulates the telephone in the Office
OF the Sergeant-at-Arms Of the United
States Senate may be expected to take q
trip to Europe this week. Through her
and her telephone attachment United
States Senators sent their orders TO
brokers to buy and sell sugar. whisky
and other stocks. She knows . great
deal. She knows enough to make quite
. number Of rich Senators i'll. She will
probably not be called before the star
chamber investigating committee.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

A Flooding pastor Of Buffalo, who was
not famous for his large congregations,
started out TO prevent the elopement Of
his sister with . carpenter. The carpen.
ter took occasion to bodily sit on the
preacher for some moments, while the
girl escaped TO find Q minister willing to
perform the marriage ceremony. The
Flooding pastor preached the following
day TO the largest audience he ever had.
This may serve as . hint to the ministers
who have small congregations.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

II / an introduced to . scholar. he
piyes me something Of his scholarship; .
traveller gives me experience; . scientific
man. information; . musician plays or
sipes for me; il you introduce me to .
man whose distinction is his riches, !
wish TO know what advantage am to
cain from his acquaintance. and whether
I may expect him to impart TO me some
thing of that for which be is dissin-
.,;.had.-GeorQe William Curtis.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

An exchange says that the business
man who never advertises saves . good
many expenses. He saves clerks sals-
ries, and needs but small stock to supply
his customers. This makes insurance
and taxes but a small expense. Only q
small capital is required, and . small
building is sufficient for the proprietor
and spiders. The money saved by not
advertising will come handy bearing fu-
neral expenses Of q dead business.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09
NOTICE.

All persons indebted 20 the SESTINET
are requested to make immediate pay
ment, as the business Of the late firm oil
Cassidy & Skillman must be settled up
Persons having bills against the late firm
will please present them.
A. SKILLMAN, Trustee.
Eureka, Nevada, May 10, 1898.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

From the results in the investigation
Of the m plate frauds. says the Den
YER News. q would suppose the plates
in question were composed Of protected
American tin.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

The pending tariff bill will be voted
for As . whole by more Senators who are
opposed to il in parts than were ever Do.
fore known to support any scheme Of
,so;.l.tiou.-St. Louis Globe.D Democrat
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

The Indiana Populists have adopted .
ringing platform. demanding the ifss
coinage Of silver 81 . ratio % ~
Al ;noresse in the circulating medium 70
also demanded.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1894-06-09

Eureka Water works, turning on water. S32 90
Com missioner CLARK votes No.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

at the door EHCU hcl dcrotcd brother.
ola Springfield banged like SIX pound
or. Two of the assailants on the south
side went down in the dust, face fore
most, the others swervod, broke and
scurried for shelter. Pasqual Morales,
leading his men close under the north
wall, made a pantherlike spring for the
crest of the barley parGpet and was
Saved from instant death when he fell
by being Dragged feet foremost, with a
Colts Al tearing through his thigh
In vain Moreno S squad fired shot aft
or shot through the wooden door. Their
bullets buried themselves deep in the
improvisod traverse, Iut let no drop of
blood, while two return shots scattered
ilr attack with the spllnters from the
r'avy panels. Pleading, raging, mad
denad, Morales learned that the dash had
failed and that two of his most daring
men, the two AmcricanoS who had rid
den forward to persOuate prospectors
and who had led the rush in the south
EN- front, We're knocked out Of the fight.
And then it was that tho inhuman
brute gave the order to a. ort TO Indian
methods, and even old "'oreno begged
and prayed and blasphemed, all to no
purpose, Furious at their rcpulse, tie
band were ready to obey their leader $
maddest wish. The word was, Burn
them out. Ned Harvey, crouching
behind his barley bags, felt his blood
tu1n to ice water in his veins when,
with exultant yells and taunts, the cor
raj suddenly lighted up with a broad
red glare. The match had been applied
to the big haystack close TO tho brush
covered shed, close to the "loanto, " nm
der which so much intlamlnablo rub
bish was stored. 1t could be "A question
of only a few moments; then they, too,
would be mass of flames, Spreading
rapidly westward. The stout adobe
wall separating the ranch proper from
the sheds would protect the occupants
from direct contact with the flame. but
what could save the roof; Stretching
from wall to wall We're the dry, resin.
Gus pine logs that formed the basis Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29
UPRIGHT, 1898 BY CAARLESl KING

witnesses must he put TO death. Then
then the paymaster's safe could read
ily be battered open, then there was the
mint of money TO be divided among tho
victors, then away to Sonora with their
spoil and with old Harvey's beautiful
daughters. What ransom would he not
be willing to pay--that proud, disdain-
full father! Was ever luck so great?
But haste. haste--not a moment could
be lost. They must act at once.
And so Morales hurried to station
and instruct his men. Prcwling like
coyotes through the darkness and at re-
spectful distance from the guarded end
of the corral ranch, half dozen of the
number crept into the corral. Others
were distributed over the southern
front. Three of the lighter and more
slender of the band We're boosted"
through the high west window into Mo
reno S domain. Then through the mid
die room they made their way. where
sat the sonora, rocking, weeping and
moaning over the body Of the outlaw
leader, where hiding under the bed,
shivering and praying, crouched the
senorita, her daughter, and then, bare
footed. they crept into the room adioin-
ing the bar and listened, breathless. to
the low toned instructions of the veter-
an sergeant. From without no glim-
mer of light could guide the aSsailants
or help them in their aim. The black
apertures of the doorways were poor
marks for night shooting, and the more
enterprising and adventurous, crawling
like snakes To reconnoiter, We're soon
able to report that most cicntiEcally
had the defense thrown up their breast
works.
From group to group fitted Pasqral
At his shrill battlecry all hands were
to rush simultaneously TO the attack,
firing no shot for fear of hitting one
another, but with pistol in one hand
and the long, deadly knife in tho other
close ut once upon the defenders, leap
over their barriers and ovcrwhehn them
in the dark interior. In three minutes
the signal would he given. He himself
would lead the dash of the party within
the corral. Pasqual was shrcwd enough
to know that where there WAS only one
, doorway instead OF two there would he
letter chance of lodging the bullets.
But keen eyes and ears and wits were
thcre alert. Fceny and Harvey well
knew that this was but the lull b.tore
the storm.
Lay low. boys, and be ready. Shoot
the first man that shows, was the last
caution old Plumner heard before ehe
bursting of the tempest
All ON a sudden wild cry went NJ
in the corral. All on sudden from
north and south the ASSISTANTS dashed
forward with answering yell. In an
instant the dark aperturcs flashed thcir
lightning, and rifle and revolver shots
rang on the still night air. Harvey 5
Henry barked like a Gatling, Fecny s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

The sergeant sprGng from his lair Just as
q tall trooper shot into sight.
from his lair just as tall trooper in
the Union blue shot into sight in the
full glare of the flames, sprang from
his foaming steed, waving his hat and
yelling:
"All right! All safe, lads Here
we are'
Down went Harvey s rife as he leaped
out into the blessed air TO greet the
coming host Down went Feeny's car
bine as. with outstretched hand, he
sprang to grasp his colnrade trooper 5.
With rush and thunder of hoofs n band
of horsemen came tearing up to the spot
just as Feeny reached their leader
reached him and went down to earth,
stunned. senseless from crashing
blow, even as Ned Harvey, his legs
jerked FROM under him by the sudden
clip of rawhide lariat was dragged
at racing speed out over the plain,
humping over stick and stone, tearing
through cactus, screaming with rage
and pain, until finally, battered into
Oblivion, tho last sound that fell upon
his ear was the shrek of agony from
his sisters lips. telling him they were
struggling in the rude grasp OF recklI's
and infatuated men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29
An Exception.

Teacher-Johnny Miilsap, I am aston,
ishcd to hear you say Them isl Don't
you know them is" is ungrammatical, ul=
couth and barbarous?
Johnny Millsap-'rain't always, ma'am.
Sometimes it's proper,
"Can you mention an instance in which
it is correct and grammatical
"Yes'm. Themistocles. "-ChiCago Trih
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

dierly voice, in hoarse command:
Steady, steady there! Keep togeth-
er, menu
God be praised!" screamed Feeny
in ecstacy. Look up major, look up,
sir. We'ro all safe now. Here come
the boys. Hurroo!" And mad with
relief and delight the sergeant sprang
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

Tom (the bookkeeper) Why do you work
so hard? The firm doesn't give you any
greater pay for it.
George che clerk)-I know that, but when
I'm working forget how small my salary
is.-Chicago Record
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

She Was Just the sort of creature that a chap
pie ne'er forgets.
Such a singer Such dancer! Such princes
OF soubrettes!
But her fame-'tis told with anguish
Uncompleted had to lengush,
For they never put her picture in a pack Of
cigarettes.
-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29
Refused.

Fond Mother-Oh, professor will you tt!
my daughters voice:
The Professor twno has heard daughter
voice No, nsldan. Nobody but jus
,lce Of the supreme court is fit to Try it
Elmira Gazette
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

The Traveler-Why did you eat the mis-.
sionary and let the convict go?
The Cannibal King-Wel, we know
thing or two, we do. The missionary was
man OF the greatest tenderness, while the
convict was as tough rs they mako 'em.
See'-New York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

She gets two letters in the mall
The envelopes are scanned.
A girls handwriting is on one,
a mans the other hand.
She lays them down. She picks one up.
It's seal is quickly burst.
Now. who is wise enough 10 say
Which one she opens TirstI Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.


si
I've read II on the printed page; -
In many a song Eve heard it sung,
It's been declared by many a sage-
The endless length of woman's tongue.
They say thststars may cease to shine,
That comets from their tails may sever,
That solar systems may untwine,
But woman's tongue runs on forever.
But this is not the truth. ] guess,
For when asked the other day
A little girl to just say Yes
She didn't have a word to say.
Detroit Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

Little Dick-G heard your mother tell ny
mother that you studied every night ill
ever so late.
Little Johnne-Ntp. I'm trying 10 get
my eyes sore SO won't have 10 study at all.
Good News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

Polly-Am beginning to look old'
Bessie-Of course not. Why?
Polly-Because my friends are beginning
to say, you are really looking younger
every day. "-Brooklyn Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

There's music IN the balmy breeze
Sweet melod.e5 for all
To some il sings Of buds and bees;
To others of baseball.
Washington star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29
A Vain Wish.

How welcome would the 7akelets be
That hurry from the sky
Could we but pickle snowballs and
Consume them in Julyi
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29
No. He Wouldn't.

Though Ajax attempted
The lightning 10 Jolly"
He'd never haye fooled
With an overhead trolley.
Washington Star,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

Handers-Doctor, Pm getting so near.
sighted that | can't recognize people on the
street. What shall do for it?
The Doctor-Umph! Why not pay YOU
lebts f-Tit-Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29
Their Need.

a book man experimenting readers in the
British museum told a visitor something
that suits all libraries Don't give books
too much eat, and give 'em plenty of hair,
and they'll be all right. Lynn Item.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

Floral have just found a dollar and am
hesitating whether to give it to the mis-
.ionary society or buy some ribbon for deal
little Fido.
Frank-Ah, see, Undecided whether tc
"polnu moral or adorn a tail. Truth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29
Verify.

A little Learning is a dangerous thing,
Yet he whose knowledge is but small
Iniicts upon MS much less suffering
Than doth the man who knows II all.
Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

The head and the heart in the game Of love
Must each play separate part,
Eut wc'll pardon g..l 4 cold in he head
If she'll only lie warm in the heart.
Life
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Knew His Business.

Young Clerk-These lady's shoes are get
ting shopworn. Shall l mark down their
price?
Head Clcrk-No Mark down the size
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-29

Though the minstrel OF the modern stage
Our meTiment ovOScs,
We only laugh AZ the Jokes of the eCe
Because ot tue age OF It's jokes.
Truth