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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

OLD PETE TRUDELL AND MYSELF"
scribe the fight that followed, as each of us
was SO busy with his own affairs that he
paid no attention to the movements of his
neighbor. At shutdown the Indians drew
off their horses, but left their sharpshoot-
ers. / then joined the main party. All the
officers were wounded, and it looked as
though was about the only man left I'M
hurt. As it was, over 25 men, or more than
half our force, were either dead or wounded.
sit was nearly midnight" Stillwell con-
tinued, "when Colonel Forsythe ordered
old Pete Trudell and myself to make a
forced march to Fort Wallace, which was
100 miles away. Pete was an old trapper
and one of the best rifle shots l ever saw.
Wrapping blankets about ourselves, we
crawled out among the Indians. Each of
us had cut off chunk of raw horse meat
for food on the way, and then with moe
casins made from the tops of our boots and
with the rather sinking saddle blankets
wrapped around us, we made, as we thought,
fairly representative Indians, at least SO far
as poverty and filth were concerned.
1--WE succeeded in making three miles
the first night. Then we hid ourselves in a
washout in a ravine where the grass had
grown so tall that it hung over the lodges.
Here we lay all next day listening to the
fighting on the island, and yet we were
powerless to get the relief we were after or
return to our party. That night we made
more tracks toward Fort Wallace, only to
find ourselves within half mile of the
main village of the Indians on the south
fork of the Republican. We got into a
swampy place and hid during the day,
knowing that the Indians would not follow
us into the marsh with their horses. The
next morning we found ourselves at the
head of Goose creek ON high, rolling prai-
Fie. Indians were SO thick all round that we
had to hide in the carcasses of two buffaloes.
The beasts had been killed the winter be-
fore. SO that it was an easy matter to crawl
into the shells formed by the bleaching
ribs. OF course there was more room out
side, but it was not half so desirable as the
place we had chosen. There was Just
enough hide on the bones to conceal us, and
10 we lay there and waited for night to
come There was nothing pleasant about
the odor of our hiding places. OF course
there were no violets, but We didn't mind
that. When night came, we pulled out
and reached Fort Wallace As soon as we
told our story General Sheridan ordered all
available troops to the scene of the fight.
Meantime, however, two couriers had re-
ported the fight to Colonel Carpenters
command, and that good old soldier, with
out waiting for orders, struck right out and
reached the battlefield As hours before the
troops from the fort got there"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23


= <I21l EefIdan to hire frontiersmen
kI3f 5l6kt optafo overhaul war party Of
/ BFhle and OgallaIa Sioux and Dog Soldier
Cheyennes which had. been fsiding the coun-
try. The only other army men in the ex-
petition were Lieutenant Beecher, a nephew
of Henry Ward Beecher, and Dr. Moore
The rest of the so men were frontiersmen
From the tracks the Indians left behind
them we judged that there were about {, 900
tepees in the outfit. The trail led across the
Republican river and was quite fresh.
ION the night of the 10th we camped on
a fiat and narrow sandbar near the stream.
Early next morning we were attacked by a
few Indians who attempted to run off our
stock. While we were saddling our horses
| large party began a more vigorous fight
upon u.s. The sun was just rising when it
was decided that we should move upon a
sandbar whichswas an island in wet wealth
err and when the river was high. There
were few small cottonwood trees on the
sandy strip. We quickly took possession
of the upper end of the island, while the
Indians swooped down upon the lower end.
The fight was now on. Colonel Forsythe
detailed myself and five other men to go to
bushwhacking and capture if possible the
| position held by the Indians. This we ac-
complished, but the Indians had by this
time stationed their sharpshooters in the
hollows near by and prevented us from re-
turning to the main body. The fight had
lasted an hour and half when we received
the relief which we had sent for.
"Old Roman Nose, chief of the Dog Sol
diers and the most celebrated Indian fight
er of that day, assumed command. He wore
the same headdress which had seen on his
head in previous fights-a gaudy, barbaric
continuance, with a buffalo horn standing
on end just above the forehead and fanked
on either side by stuffed bird. When in
command in battle, Roman Nose carried a
lance, which he used to wave in directing
the movements of his troops.
Sitting squarely on his horse with his
feathered lance untitled, Roman Nose inn
mediately ordered charge, which he led in
person. The Indians bore down on our
center, and breaking 1t dashed almost half
way to the main party Of our men, when a
bullet struck Roman Nose in the back and
entered his abdomen. The old fellow fell
nearly to the ground, when, with his dying
grasp, he caught the horses name and
made desperate effort to return to his
seat. But he was hit SO hard that he soon
tainted and was borne off the field by his
soldiers. It would be impossible to de
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

No. she wouldn't doit. The very ideal
Would she sacrifice her womanly digni-
tyf Could she lock the door of her pleas
ant home and go forth on such mission
with the prattle of her innocent babes
sounding in her ears3 No, a thousand
times no. She could die easier. She
never could bring herself down on the
level OF vile man and go to the polls
ana vote. Her bonnet and gloves are
Tossed In corner, and as she retires to the
BACK yard to split the wood for the NOR
rows nre she's heard cheerfully hum
ming. What Is Home Without a Moth
err-Buffalo Express.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

Deacon Lightfoot and Deacon Olmstead
were brother officers in the same colored
church in Kentucky town, and while the
former was fond of slipping around a
smokehouse in the nighttime the latter had
hankering for chicken coops. One day
they met on the street.
Look a heah, Brer Olmstead," said
Lightfoot warningly. you is got ter be mo-
keerful how you fool round dem hencoops,
you is"
Deacon Olmstead was greatly shocked.
"Whaffur you talk like dat ter me, Brer
Lightfoots" he responded. II spec faint
no wussen stealth meat"
"Huhl' said the other. you doan kno'
what you talkin about. Eff you steal a
chicken, de chickens gwinter boiler, an
you is gwinter git shot an bring reproach
on de church, but who ebber heah ham
hollers" and with this knockout argument
Brer Lightfoot passed on.-Detroit Free
Press.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23
nigh Prices for old SILVER

One Of the most remarkable sales Of
old silver ever held was at Edinburgh
lately It included pieces belonging to
the late Earl Of Dunlnore and the serv-
ice OF st. Martins abbey in Perthshpe.
Several pieces were bought on commits
sion from New York. The highest price
ever obtained for old silver. eighty dol
lars an ounce. was given for an early
Italian double handled cup and saucer,
$40 being the price. The highest price
heretofore had been fifty dollars an
ounce. London Letter.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

Prisoner-Jedge is this skinny, red nosed
Teller goin to be my lawyer
Judge-He is. You have no attorney, and
it is the duty of the court to appoint coun-
sci to defend you. Are you ready for trial'
Jest a minute, yer honor. He's one OF
these divorce lawyers, amt her"
He is sometimes called divorce lawyer,
SIR"
STRENGTHENING himself up-"Jedge, on
thinkin the matter over, eff you hain't no
objections I'll take back that plea of not
guilty. stole the hog."-Chicago Tribune.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23
why chinese BANKS DOME raiI.

Bank notes were issued in China as early
as the ninth century, when the art of print
ing was unknown in Europe These notes
have generally Peen redeemed, because in
China when bank fails all the clerk S and
managers have their heads chopped off and
thrown in heap along with the books of
the firm. And so it has happened in these
good old barbarous times that for the past
500 years not single Chinese hank has sus
Denfled n,tvment
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

w Auu}r HncLLtI u Y utel
3nself or not? Where is the
who will take the trouble to in
him pleasant evening" Today,
when we invite any one to our house, it
Is with the distinct idea Of getting some
thing out Of him; a case simply of
what will you give me for what am
giving your He may be the most
wsarisome Of bores, and we may detest
the sight of him, but we ask him TO
dinner and give him our best because he
is friend of young Lord Noddlekins-
who would just suit poor Alice-and
whom we intend our bore shall introduce
to us in due course.
Miss de Smythe's airs and pretensions
hare intolerable and her manners are
dfeadful; still we invite her because she
is enc Of the best dressed women in Lon
don. Mrs. Dasher, that rather rapid lit
tie widow is not exactly desirable
guest; but, then, she knows the incest
men In town. and is so good naturell
about introducing And so on down tile
list The sale and barter of what small
remnant of social virtue is left to us is
an ignoble traffic; but, alaslit is fast be-
coming & favorite one.
We are familiar with the advertise
ments which read somewhat as follows
"a lady of rank and high social position
will arrange with ladies wishing for in
Productions to good society" And guests
are just as bad as their hosts. They con
slider an invitation and devote as mucl
Ia a. I.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23
A Clewy.

Have You heard of Jack the Slasher?"
said the Washington man.
NO" replied the visitor, who was gently
pressing his handkerchief against scratch
in his face. What did you say the name
isf" t1u s!t
Jack the Slasher."
"H-m-ml don't know him, but guess
I've met him. That must be the barber
who tried to shave me this morning.
Washington Star. ,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23
To Be In the Fashion.

Now that we are in position to enter
society, Edmund, said Mrs. Newriche, 81
want you to do me favor"
What is it, Maria?" queried Mr.. New
richie. Isn't your new carriage good
enough?"
THAT'S all right, DEAR" replied Mrs.
Newriche. But l do wish you'd get one
OF those receivers that so many men are
having now."-Chicago Record.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

Yes" said the young student thought
fully; when get interested in a subject,
never stop until have embraced it thor.
oughly."
That's NICE" was his sweetheart's hesi-
tating reply. Il wish was an interesting
subject"
And she promptly became one.-Tit- Bits
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

'That was disgusting tramp helped
this morning." said old Mrs. Smythe of
Bungtown Corners. Il gave him pie
and asked him to saw some wood, and
about 10 minutes later he came in and
asked me if I'd mind if he ate the wood
and sawed the pie. Bazaar.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

Bethel, the lord chancellor, occasion
ally said good thing. Thus, when
leaving acountry hotel, he said: 81 came
down here for change and rest found
that the waiter kept the change and the
landlord the rest. Sir w. Fraser.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

Inc idea that the earth is slowly dry
ing up has quite setback by a recent
announcement of the photographic en-
gineers that the gulf of Mexico is one
root higher now than it was in 1850
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

Withington-But why do you wish to
make it so much grander than any of your
previous receptions2
MRS. Withington-Heretofore l have in
vited only the people l liked.--Detroit
Tribune
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23
she Doesn't Relieve In women.s Rirh

She Doesn't Relieve In women's Rights
Miss Jean Ingelow lives with hei
brother at Kensington, Her writing oc-
supies her some two or three hours in
the morning. Miss Ingelow is the daugh-
ter of banker. There were eleven chill.
dren, and she was not esteemed the
cleverest by any means. Miss Ingelow's
brother helped her to publish her first
volume Of poems. Miss Ingelow's out
spoken frankness ON women's rights
seems to lave rather staggered recent
interviewer. 81 don't approve of them
at all, ;" said Miss Ingelow. I'VE cannot
have rights and privileges. and prefer
privileges. We shall lose our privileges
when we demand our rights. "-Ex-
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

~ n bulus uy IN 4l11u
nd Sullivan Curiously
y begin with the Letter 8,
5 the initial Of strength
~ word for strength
18TH! * 1. l van, the latest conner, il
thirty years of age, stands 8 feet 81
inches IN height, and weighs 1853 pounds.
His aRIearanee presents little that is I'M
usual hi the why d muscular develop
ment. and hiss biceps ire neither very
large nor wonderfully igid 1t is.in his
neck and jaw that his strength chiefiv|
lies. and the majority Of his feats are
such as bring this popularity into sp6cial
prominence.
AT an exhibition given iri8Lpndon Re
fastened a chain to 56-pound weight
and the other end being griped be-
tween his teeth. swung himself around
and around until the twirling chain as
sumed q nearly horizontal line. The
( feat was repeated with the weight
doubled, and as the performer, with
both hands to his hips and using every
einew In his frame, swirled around and
around the audience wondered with
anxiety what would happen If one Of
the links should hy asunder. The most
remarkable feat. however, that Sullivan
performed was Tho Hing Of an elephant
by his teeth. It was sibaby,r It's true,
but it weighed about 800 pounds and
was lifted dclear three inches from the
ground, its whole weight pendent from
the jaw Of the man above
Sullivan was not successful In an at
tempt to break o chain with his arm
having injured this limb on the previous
night. He succeeded, however, in prov
ing That his prowess was not entirely
confined to feats with his teeth by lift
ing q barrel Of water, weighing 56t
pounds, with the middle finger Of his
right hand. :, Harper's Young People.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

A caterpillar in the course of a month
will devour 5000 times its own weight
IN 1000. 1t will take man three months
ce,ore he eats quantity of food equal
to his own weight.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

An effort is to be made to raise the
old British treasure ship Hussar. which
was sunk near He'll Gate. Nov. IS, 1850.
She Is said to have carried "a .oo0. GOO.
but all efforts to raise her have bsen
frustrated by the heavy tides and cur
rents that sweep through the sound
New York Letter.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

I'VE are going to have a late spring
this year" said Mr.. Hicks. anxious TO
stave off the spring clothes question.
'Then shall have to have another
winter bonnet, said Mrs. Hicks And
then Mr.. Hicks wished he had staid in
the FRYING pan.-Harper's Razar.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

tuOu8itbluA Va
spectful and firm n 1919
rights, for no boy can sail q ctt1l
out racing with another boy S cat boat. =
when be races he must obey the law q
way, and he must insist on every advantage
that is rightly his
His reasoning faculty. too, is more large
ly developed than in any other game except
that of football, which a catboat finely sup
elements, the football field enabling the
boy to measure himself against contending
human intelligence, while the catboat en-
ables him to contend against the invisible
elements of inanimate nature.
But accidents occur with catboats." So
they do, and so they do with horses, BIZ
cycles, rowboats, balls, bats, dogs and the
sportive game of tag. Will you have your
boy ''muff' or sissy" Accidents do
happen in catboats, and sometimes they
are fatal. but how many fatal accidents
have happened to boys who have been
properly taught to handle their catboats?
Not many. The usual casboat accidents
happen to the full grown ignoramus, who,
not knowing a sheet from a sail, fills his
boat with other ignoramuses and reaps the
consequences.
Such accidents as these are not to be
taken into account. Notwithstanding them.
it is true that if you would make real
man of your boy he should be taught to
sail boat.-Harper's Weekly.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

Observation-Disclosures said awhile back
That he was expecting some money soon.
Did he get its
Lancaster-Isu suppose SO. 1 see he is carry.
Ing his watch again.-Truth.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

mythology contributes to American
town sites Neptunes, 8 Minervas, 8 Ju-
paters, o Junos, 8 Ulyssesses, 4 Dianas. q
Auroras, but only Apollo,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

his Wife-Did you gain much by work
ing SO late at your Office last night. deariei
He-No-er-but came within an ace of
gaining great deal.-Chicago Record.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23
By the Man Who Likes Noise.

The melancholy days are here
The saddest that know
TOO cold by far to NOV the lawn,
Too warm to shovel snow.
-Washington Star.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-03-23

A Good Business for the Deaf and Dumb.
Some little while ago Miss Mary Day,
one of the Oldest established of the lady
typewriters, started the experiment Of
taking deaf and dumb persons as pupils.
The novel idea has turned out very sue
cessful, as, according to Miss Day, deaf
and dumb people, whose touch is very
skillful, make excellent typewriters;
and large part of typewriting being
transcribed from manuscript their affiic.
ton is no NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the con.
trary, as no time is consumed in need.
less gossip. Dumb girls, according tc
all accounts, make excellent dress
makers; so that the field of employment
for these persons is rapidly becoming
widened. Pail Mall Gazette.
The morning call., 1894-03-02
ASSESSMENT NOTICES.


HAST SIERRA NEVADA MINING COMPANY
- Location of principal place of business, San
EIHhclseo Cal; location of works. Virginia,
Storey County, New
Notice is hereby given that at meeting of the
BOARD OF directors, held on the 10th day of Jauu-
airy 1874 an assessment q o. 81 of five (5) cents
per share vas levied upon the capital stock of the
corporation payable INN edIately in United States
golo coin TO the secretary at the office of COM
Cal
ANY stock upon which this assessment shall re-
main unpaid on the 2Sd day OF February, 1894,
Will be delinquent and advertised for sale at pub
lie auction, and unless payment is made before
viii be sold on Friday. the sixteenth day OF March,
1894, TO pay the delinquent assessment, ogether
with the cost OF advertising ana expenses OF sale
BY order OF the Board OF Directors.
GEORGE II. SPINNEY, Secretary
Ot1ce-No. $40 Pine ST., room No IS. San Fran.
cisco, Cal.
NOTICE OF POSITION EMENT
In accordance with law and an order O, the
Board of Directors OF the East Sierra Nevada
Mining Company adopted at its meeting of Febru-
sry g. 1894 and entered in It's records, the date
OF delinquency OF assessment o. s. levied Janu
airy 10 1894, is postponed TO March % 1894. and
the day of sale tor unpaid assessment No. ia
postponed TO april l g. 1894.
BY order OF the Board of Directors of the East
Sierra Nevada Mining Company.
GEO. r.. SPINNEY. Secretary.
Once No. $40 Pine ST.. room No 70.
San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 49, 1894 fe22 I'd
The morning call., 1894-03-02
ASSESS MENT NOTICES.

A SSESSMENT NoTICE-JUSTICE MINING
~ Company. Location OF principal pace OF
business, San Francisco. Cal. Location or works
Gold Hi, storey County. New,
Notice is hereby given that at meeting OF the
board Of directors held on the 9Th day OF Febru-
ary 1894, an assessment (No. So of (lO) cents
per share WAS levied upon the capital stock OF the
corporation. payable Immediately in United States
gold coin TO the secretary at the office of the
pany. room %, Nevada block, n o. 800 Montgom-
cry ST., San Francisco Cal.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall re-
main unpaid on the 18th day OF March. 1894 will
be delinquent and advertised for sale at public
auction. aud. unless payment is made before viii
be sold on MONDAY. the I'd day of April 1894
TO pay the delinquent assessment. together with
By order OF the board or directors.
onice-Room 90. Nevada block, No. sos Mont
genery St. San Francisco, Cal. fe7 I'd
ssEssMENr NOrICE.-GoULD & CURRY
n silver Mining Company-LocAtion OF prin.
cipal place of business. San Francisco California;;
location OF works, Virginia, Storey County, Me-
the Board OF Trustees held on the 31st day OF
January, 1894. an assessment (No. 73) Of fifteen
stock OF the said corporation. payable imme-
diately In United states gold coin to the secre-
tary, at the office OF the company. room No. SO,
Nevada block. 70. 500 Montgomery street, San
Francisco. California.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall re-
main unpaid on the eighth day OF March, 1894.
will be delinquent. advertised for sale at pub-
viii be sold on THURSDAY. the asth dsy o;
March, 1894. to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs OF advertising and expenses OF
sale. BY order of the Board OF Trustees.
ALFRED K. DURBRoW, Secretary.
ofhce-Room No. SO. Nevada block. No. 309.
Montgomery street. San Francisco. California I'd
SEG. BELCHER & MIDES CONSOLIDATED
~ Mining Comp application of principal place
pr business, San FIR CAL location or works.
Nold Hill Mining District, Storey County. New.
notice ts hereby given that at meeting OF the
board OF directors, held On the 5th day OF Febru-
airy. 1884, an assessment (No. 49, OF 10 cents per
share was levied upon the capital stock of the
CORPORATION. PAYABLE Immediately United
States gold coin To- the secretary the once OF
the company. room so. Nevada block 300 Mont
gomery street. San Francisco, Cal
Any STOCK upon which this assessment shall re-
main unpaid Cd ths 9th day OF March. 1894. viii
be delinquent ana advert Sed for sale at public
auction, and unless pay nent is made before Will
be sold on THURSDAY. the 29th day OF March.
1894 TO pay the delinquent ass@ -sment. together
with the costs OF advertising and penses OF sale
Z. b. HOLMES. Secretary.
ofncs-Room so. Nevada block. 500 Montgom-
cry street.. San EranRisac. Cal fec I'd
The morning call., 1894-03-02
DELINoU ENr SALE NOTICES.

DELINQUENT SALE NoTICE-OCCIDENTAL
DConsolidated Mining Company Location Of
principal place of business, san Francisco Califor-
mia: location of works, Silver Star Mining Dis
trict, Storey County. Nevada.
Notice-There are delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock on account OF assessment No.
Is, levied the 10Th day OF January, 1894, tho
several amounts set opposite the names OF the re-
speetive shareholders. as follows;
The morning call., 1894-03-02
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICES

DELINQUFNT SALE NOrICE-SIERRA Ne
vada S'lver Mining COMPANY: location OF prin-
epal place OF business, San Francisco, California;
location of works. Virginia mining district, Storey
County. State OF Nevada
Notice-There are delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock on account Of assessment No.
100, levied on the 18th day of January. s94, the
several amounts set opposit the names OF the re-
spective hareholders, as follows:
The morning call., 1894-03-02
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICES.

~ Mining Company Location OF principal place
OF business, San Francisco, California; location
OF works, Cola Hill, cold Hill Mining Distr1ct,
Storey County, Nevada.
Notce-lhere are delinquent upon the follow
lngdeScrlbed stock, on account OF aSsessm emit
ono 4o) LEVIED on the 25th day of January, 1881
the several amounts set opposite the names of the
respective shareholders. as follows.