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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
Truckee's Railroad.

Truckees new railroad is progress
sing rapidly. The grade has been
completed and tracklayers are now
at work. Though ONLY seven miles
in length, the road means much for
Truckee. Starting from the center
Of town it runs westward into hith-
erto inaccessible chain of mountains,
where an excellent quality of pine
lumber abounds, the supply being
practically inexhaustible. planning
mills aud box factories will be erected
at it's terminal point, Katz Flat, and
a town almost the size of Truckee,
will spring up within few months.
At least 200 men will be kept at work
during the lumber season, and True
kee will be greatly benefited.
The Sierra Nevada Wood and Lum-
Der Company is the protector of the
road, and plenty of money is behind
it. Upward of eigLtyfive men are
now engaged in construction. j. j..
Holmes of Hawthorne has charge of
the work.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
Ire Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Haw-
thorne Fire Department was held
last Monday evening.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing term, B. Rosenthal,
President; J. E. Adams, Vice. resi-
dent; A. Summerfeld, Treasurer;
Jay H White, Secretary and J. H.
Miller, Foreman.
The Treasurer was instructed to
purchase the necessary material to
have an electric bell put in between
the Fire house aud engine-house, at a
cost of not to exceed SO.
The Secretary was instructed to
communicate with all delinquent sub
scribers to the department fund, and
request them to pay up.
A committee of three was appoint
ed to interview the County Commits
sioners at their next meeting and re-
quest them to appropriate a small
sum to assist in defraying the ex-
penses of the department. The Com
mittee consists of President Rosen-
thai, Treasurer Summerfeld and
Foreman Miller.
The President was instructed to
fix date for the officers to call on
Superintendent Laws and request
him to have Il fire hydrant put in
near the Southern Hotel.
The Secretary was requested to
ascertain the cost of ladders aud re-
port at the next meeting.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12

Office Springs attracting special at
tention. An English company has a
$50, GOO bond on one group there, and
a sale is expected. -Inyo Register.
Joe Klein captured the ladies BIZ
cycle which was ratified at the NJ
cleus Tuesdag night. Orie Whiting
threw A, and Mr. Klein gave him
S25 for his chance, with So chances
still to throw. Forty-two was thrown
twice, but Al won the wheel. Joe
has ordered a pair of boomers, SO
that he can ride in style
Dave Graham made flying trip to
Soda last week to inspect Bob Stew
arts new mill He says it works per-
fectly. AT the present rate of speed
40 drops the mill brushes 10 tons &
day, but it can be run at a much
greater rate Of speed. There is a
selffeeder in connection with the
mill and two teams are hauling ore,
but the mill is gaining on the teams,
The mill will run about two weeks
before q cleanup is made, after which
Watson aud Rupert will have a
large lot crushed. Jim Knapp is
engineer and Fred Callsen millman.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
George Box

Has fitted up a livery and feed stable
near his residence, north OF the
Courthouse, and he is prepared to
aecommodate people desiring buggy
teams or saddle horses at reasonable
rates. Orders left at Il. H. Wright S
store will receive prompt attention
lie also has a large quantity of fire
wood for sale, and will deliver the
same to any part Of town.
At his blacksmith shop, opposite
the BULLETIN Office, all work in his
line will be done at living prices.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12

For yOur Protection. CatarTh Cures" or
TONES for Catarrh in liquid form to be taken
internally, usually contain either Mercury or
Iodide of Potassa, or both, which are injur-
ious if too long taken. Catanh is local, not
q blood disease, caused by sudden change to
cold or damp weather 1t starts in the nasal
passages, affecting eyes, ears and throat:
Cold in the head causes excessive flow OF
iaucus, and, if repeatedly neglected, the re-
salts of cata1rh will follow; severe pain in
the head, roaring sound in the ears, lad
breath, and oftentimes an offensive dis
charge. Theremedy should be quick to allay
Inflammation and heal the membrane. Ily's
Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for
these troubles and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
A Remarkable Cure OF Chronic
Oiarrhae.

In 1869, when served my country as a
private in Company A, l67th Pennsyiva-
mia Volunteers contracted chronic diarr-
hae. 1t has given me great deal OF tron-
BILE ever since. have tried dozen dilier-
ent medicines and several prominent doc
tors without any permanent rellet. NoU
long ago friend sent me a sample bottle
of Chamherlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr-
haze Remedy, and after that | bought ana
took so cent bottle; and | can now say
that | am entirely cured. l cannot be
thankful enough to you for this great Rem
edy, and recommend it to all suffering
veterans. II in doubt write me. Yours
gratefully, HENRY STElNBERGER, Alleh-
town, Pa. sold by Knapp n Laws Co.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr-
hae Remedy always affords prompt relief.
For sale by Knapp q Laws Co
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
CLAIMS ALLOWED
By the County Com
missiOners.

A 7 THE LAST REGULAR MEETING
of the Board of Commissioners of Es-
meralda county, Nevada, the following
bills were allowed:
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12

1t is always gratifying to receive testi-
monials for ChamLerlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea remedy, and when the in
dorsement is from physiuian it is espcc-
tally so. There is no more satisfactory
or effective remedy than Chamberlain s
Collie Cholerr and Diarrhoea Remedy"
writes DR.. R. E. Roby. physician and
pharmacist, of 0lney, Mo-; and as he has
used the remedy in his own family and
sold it in his drug store for six years, he
should certainly know. For sale by Knapp
& Laws Co.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
FREE!

IF SICK OR AILING FROM
4 any DISEASE, send your name,
symptoms and five 2-cent stamps
and we will send you Scientific
Diagnosis OF your case, and tell you
what will CURE you. Address
California Medical &
Surgical Infrmary
l029l5 Market ST. S. F., Cal.
In13-6m.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
Coolgarcie.

Rich new finds are being constantly re-
ported from Coolgardie gold fields. S. T..
Examiner, date Jan. 18th, reports among
the finds at Black Flat nugget weighing
800 ounces, nearly all pure gold, number
of other pieces were obtained amounting
to about $4,000 worth. Coolgardie is an
accessible point, reached by steamer to
Fremantle. thence by rail to Southern
Cross and team to destination. The trip
to Australia on the fine steamers of the
Oceanic S. :. Company, via. Honolulu, Sa-
moa and New Zealand is pleasure sailing
the day long. 1hisline tickets passenger s
to Cape own, South Africa. Map Of
Co0lgardie district and Pacific ports, etc,
mailed free to any address by the ceanic
Line, ia Montgomery ST., san FraLci SEQ.
lf6-6m
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12

Letters for the following-named
persons are unclaimed in the Haw-
thorne Postofflce.
Mahoney Pat
Matthews A p
MCGOWAN Pat
Patty Frank
Sutton James
Touitt james.
II. NJ. MONTGOMERY, 2. NJ.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
The Metal Markst,

From the San Francisco Mining
Press of last Saturday we take the
following quotations:
Silver, 60 per ounce.
Copper, 1913 Per pound.
Borax, 81 per pound.
Lead, 500 per hundred
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
SILVER CENTRAL COMMIT TEE.

A MEETING OF THE COUNTY SIL-
yer Central Committee of Esmeralda
County will be held at Candelaria, Ne
yada, on
FRIDAY, AUGUST Dist, 1896,
For the purpose of appointing delegates
10 the State Convention and all other bust
ness that may come before the committee.
Il. Y. EDWARDS, Chairman.
w. j. DOUGLAS, Secretary,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-08-12
Schoo! Apportionment.

County Superintendent of Schools
Crocker has made the following APP
portionment of State and county
school money to the various districts.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
WILMINGTON NEWS NOTES.

Joseph Sell will shortly begin the erec-
ton Of a three-st0ry brick store and dwelling
on Delaware avenue between Du Pont and
Scott streets.
The Delaware Sangerbund has organized
n ladies' auxiliary.
The Fenwick's Island lghtship was towed
to Philadelphia yesterday for repairs.
Blue Rock Council. l.. o. r. O.. has In
stalled these officers: Command r,GeOrge w .
Bailey; vice commander. Frank p. P.tirsntham;
marshal. }. Il Colwell; prelate, William p
Abbott; past commander, l. w. Mcdowell;
warder, John Keown; sentinel. John w
Banks; knight. J. II. johnson.
Give the baby sterilized milk from
Diamond Dairy. 2J6 jefferson st. Phone SO.
Also best quality of milk,cream and butter.
The Harlan q Hollingsworth Company
yesterday shipped 10 New York a quantity OF
mill WORK on the barge Alice.
Returned Christian Endeavor delegates to
the Washington Convention win address the
Sunday afternoon meeting at the Y NJ. O. A.
Charles Q. Kur,z. executor. sold the per-
s0nal property of Alben ID. Townsley, de-
ceased. this morning.
There will be = song service by the choir
OF West Presbyterian Church next sunday
evening At O'Clock in the church.
The various Catholic societies OF WiluipG
ton viii hold union picnic at Union Park on
Saturday.
The jackson q sharp Company is com-
pietine some cars Tor the Athens trolley road
OF Athens, ga.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
4 HOKE WAS FOUND FOR THEN.

Agent stout Places Five OoIored Chill
dren where Thoy WIN Bo Cared for.
A Sad Case.
Yesterday morning Agent Stout Of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Children received word from New
Castle to the effect that FIVE colorsd
children named Carter. living on Third
street near South. needed his attention
Alfred Carter. the father Is now in the
insane asylum. to which place he was
sent last Tuesday The cause of his
insanity is thought to hsve been brood
ing over the fact that he was dying OF
rapid consumption. The mother. Juliet
Carter. died about sixteen months Sgo.
The children we're James, aged 10
years; Charles, 10 yeare; Herbert. 9
years; Alfred, years. and Perry, 3
years, and they were all In bad shape
They are spoken Of as good children and
the symps thy Of the entire neighborhood
seemed TO be extended to them.
Agent Stout brought them to VIII
mington last evening and had them
placed In Sc. Joseph's Home for Colored
Orphans. 1t is probable that the Oldest
two will be sent to Clayton later.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
SHOT BY A COMPANION.

A Pistol Thought TO Be UnlOaded Goes
or By Accident and Wounds serick
King,
Last evening Ssrick King. aged 10
years, and living at No. 10 Decatur
street, secured possession Of 32-caliber
revolver. with which he proceeded to
impress his companions, q crowd Of
whom were gathered at sixth and Penn
streets. Charles B Case. a colored lad
about Kings age. WAS allowed to exam
inc the weapon, which was supposed to
be unlosdtd Ia handling 1t, the pistol
was accidentally discharged, the ball
lodging in King s left lung.
The wounded lad was sent to the Della
aware Hospital by DR.. Barrett, who was
called to attend King exonerstes Case
from all blame and says the affair was
an accident. Case was locked up pending
an investigation.
This morning Case was srraigned In
Municipal Court. Drs. Stubs and Bar
rett testified that the wound was not
dangerous. and King would be abba to be
out in q week The case was continued
until next Friday, bail being fixed in
5000.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
WITH THE cITY FATHERS.

Citizens Want Taxes Overpaid Returned.
balances In Bank and Allowances Made
Last evenings session of the City
Council was not very exciting and there
we're several chairs empty. The city
treasurer's report showed balances as
follows:
Current expenses $38, $50 75; special
psrk fluid, sac 75O: treasurers receipts,
e M Savers. $40, 400; Edmund Mitchell,
jr, $40 500 Union National Bank,
interest, S77 9i.
A petition from John II Porter askln z
for the refunding OF milk license paid
under the ordinance declared unconstltu
tional, was referred to the law and
finance committees Petitions asking for
the iefunding Of $12 90 overpaid schoo |
tsxss TO Jacob E Bryan and 81 04 for
similar overplyment to Henry Hopes
we're referred.
Orders we're drawn In favor Of the
Board Of Education for $4,000; Park
Commission, $4,000; Board of Health,
$3.50.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
WILL CONFIRM a CLASS or FIFTY.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Curtis WIZ Perform the
Ceremony In Sacred Heart Church
Suuday-A Notable Event

Rt. Rev. Bishop Curtis VIII Perform the
Ceremony In Sacred Heart Church
SuudRy-A Notable Event.
Oh next Sunday the congregation OF
Sacred Heart r @ Church will celebrate
the writ OF confirmation and the event will
be a notable one In the history Of the
church. A class Of fifty will be confirmed
By Rt. Rev. Alfred A Curtis, bishop OF
the Catholic diocese OF Delaware, assisted
by Rev Fathers FAlloD, Flynn,
Donaghey, Alexander, o \. B. Of 81.
Vncents college, Placdus and Sylvester
and Hugo. the new pastor OF Sacred
Heart Church, who will arrive from
Manchester, N. h to morrow.
The celebration Is largely undertaken
In order to show the appreciation by the
congregation OF the work done by Rev.
Father Prior Sylvester, who leaves on
August 4, to take charge OF st. Ausellns
College in Manchesie-, N. H.
The ceremony will commence at 10
o'clock and the procession will start
from the school hail at 90, headed by
Smith Post band, under the direction OF
Prof Hampel, the scholars of the school,
Young Mems snd Beneficial socletIes, and
Father Maier Council O B l. High mass
will be celebrated. The sermon be
ing preached by Bishop Curtis
after which the class will be con6rmed.
The choir has prepared an elaborate
musical program. and will sing lamb o
lottes Mass In ID, In connection with lt.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
WITH WILMINGTON WOSKNBH.

Additions Made to Lodge and ConoIave.
Preparations Made for the Gordon
Heights Trip.
Al meeting Of Wilmington Lodge No.
!, A o u. W., held last evening, two
candidates we're initiated. The commit
tee appointed to attend the funeral OF
Grand Foreman Thomas ]. Truxton, con
slsting Of p. g NJ W.. A. B. Jonec, J.
X Adams, Lewis Sasse and o. S.
Watson reported.
At the meeting Of Wilmington Con
clave Mogullians two candidates were
made asses IL was decided to Issue fine
badges to those who participate In ths
excursion to Gordon Heights on July "a,
and Invitations were extended to ali
other oonclaves to attend The Mogul
liens will meet at A O. U, w. Hall at
D. IN. on tho evening OF July "a, and
march In 3 body to tho boat, headed by
the famous band OF Wilmington con
clave, led by Professor Susie Glllimoor
Murch
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
A Batch OF Plain DIunks.
Cnl nr a oIrruInr snu.

James H. Hornsr an employe OF the
jackson and Sharp C,mpsny, was badly
Injured while at work there last night
about 8 45 o'clock He WAS working at
q circular saw when the block of wood
which be was handling slipped, throwing
his arm sgsiust the saw. A cut about
fige inches long diaganally across his
arm and going to the toae was made
lie was removed to the ofise and DR.. H
NJ. Frist. where Drs Frlst, Paterson and
Veassy attended him, sewing up the
wound. Mr. Horner Is doing we'll to-day
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
OItY Treasurer's cold bug .

City Treasurer Joseph X Adams Is an
insect fsnd. In his once be has speci
mems OF almost every insect known from
the invisible 'jlgger". to the elephant
bettls. His latest acq uisltion he wears
on the lapel Of his coat. 1t is Gold
bug By touching its sting the wings hg
open snd display portraits Of Mckinley
aud Hobart He keeps it on the display
nearly All the time
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
30 sIIrhtinr Remark.

Thomas F 0'Donnell, who WAS pres
ent at the Single Tax meeting &c Second
aud Harrison streets on Tuesday evening,
says that tho speaker did not make
shghtirg remarks concerning Germans,
but on the contrary, alluded to them as
a thrifty people. The trouble wes caused
by some German socialists who misunder
stood what he said.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
Two big steamers CLEARED.

The big tramp steamers Delaware and
Juniata. which have been repaired
scraped and painted at the Harlan & Hol
lingsworth Cjmpany's shipYsrd, cleared
to-day. The Juniata was taken out Of
the dry dock Of the company yesterday
afternoon
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
Bound TO Have IL.

Tue city OF Wilmington has made ar
rangements TO purchase two Of
the upper Market street prop.
critics needed by the Park Commissioners
for q Market street entrance 10 Brandy
wine Paik. and the title searches are now
being msde Those properties which can
not be secured by purchase will
be taken by condemnation proceedings
and City Solicitor Harman will In = few
days ask Judge Grubb to appoint com
mfeqlon
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
RrIdrs md rnr uolIIds.

Market street bridge aud the tug Ram
bier colllded while the draw was being
turned of yesterday afternoon. Ths tugs
whistle pipe was broken of and the
bridge was slightly damaged
The Rambler's pilot house was also
damaged somewhat By the collision. IL
WAS repaired to-day.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
annn tn Philndelnhin-

The three-mEsted schooner Island
City, Captain Harvey, which, after dis
charging a cargo Of lumber at the p, w.
& B railroad wharf, WAS slightly repaired
at the Jackson and Sharp Company 8
sbipyaId, has gone to Philadelphia in
ballast
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
mIsa Lorah zoo Yst POUND.

The detectives who have been
sssiduously searching for some clue to
the Disappearance OF Miss Lille LorRh,
from Delaney's, near Clayton, are still
unsuccessful Most OF the girls neigh
bors now incline TO the belief that she
left of her own accord.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
Clint ofAemons.

The glut ia the lemon market. due to
over importation, still continues At
wholesale the fruit sells for from $40
to 81 Many OF the lemens imported
will not keep until sold, and this class
Of fruit hRndicsps the price Of that that
is good
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
oamn tn nInaa snndnr-

The Union camp meeting at Bsulah
Park, Boothwyn, will close on Sunday.
A number Of Wilmingtonians have WIS.,
tied the camp which has been holding
services since last Saturday.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
Pilot Houses Erected.

The pilot houses and stack of the new
ferry steamer Philadelphia have been put
Ia place by the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company and she will soon be ready to
leave for Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
Park Improvenents to bs Made.

The PARK commissioners intend erect
Ing q obildren's play house In Klrkwood
park The foot bridge across the race At
the head Of Adams street will also be
ranlacad
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
The Rast

Ladies' Dongola, pointed toe, latest style
Button Shoe Guaranteed solid leather
In every part Reduced from 81 to $3.50.
Special lot r. j. Connor. 3t3 w. 2nd st.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
Hot uox DeJayed a rrAIn.

The second section Of train No 40 Of
the P w & B railrozd, was delayed In
Wilmington about t~enty minutes this
morning by = hot Journal box, the bear
ings OF which had to be taken out.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
do You smohe2

Then do not forget TO ask Tor "City
Market" manufactured by d. F Bourbon,
Second and Shipley. For sale by cigar
dealers.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
Change at Reedy Island.

]. F. Johnson, OF Philadelphia. was
Yesterday appointed observer at Reedy
Island by the Philadelphia Maritime Elk
change, to succeed II. He'll. resigned.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17

d. McCusker, No PIG w. Second street
Is making great run this week on rasset
bicycle aud other fine shoes.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17

Onoe Seventh aud King. Phone 545.
HI Sergeant, dealer In coal and wood
EF-Largs pea GOAL for family use
Oak or pine wo0d. large load 81 30
Evening journal., 1896-07-17
10 the Grocers and Jobbers.

We sell only fresh Delaware eggs,
recrated, fne butter-all at Philadelphia
wholesale prices. Goods guaranteed. G..
w. SPIcRR, 1O6 East Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17

& CEwING MACHINES.
Wheeler & Wilson. $500. The Singer. $500.
Domestic, $500, Standard, Sz0.0O.
Houst hold. S25.l0. Other makes at $40. SIS, 81.
Oak or walnut. Ten years guarantee.
Secondhand machines at $500 up. Re
pairing. 20 cents
j. u. O'DONALD,
No. l2 East Seventh Street. WiIunl lngton. Del
|nLD TROUSERS MADE INTO BICYCLE
" pants at KINGS. 6l5 Orange street.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17

Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1896-07-17

0NHE BREVOORT.
Il Is y. South Carolina avenue. Open all
year. Convenient 70 depots and beach. Bright,
cheerful rooms. RemOdeied and refuruislf5d.
1,50 TO S2.O0 per day.
Weekly terms reasonably.
b. K. NORRIS, Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-25
Battling For Hamilton Gun.

New York, June 25.--The matches for
the Hamilton and Minneapolis trophies
were the chief objects of interest at the
whist congress yesterday, at The Oriental
hotel, Manhattan beach. The teams
showing the greatest strength for the
Hamilton cup SO far are the Hyde Park
of Chicago and the Wilmington. 1t was
decided by the congress to keep the con-
test for the Hamilton cup. as it has been
since 1892. open TO teams of four, and 1t
Is TO be known as the champion trophy.