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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

covered from the ruins today. Johnson
was fireman employed In the building.
lie had evidently remained Mt his post
until the last moment. Then he rushed
toward an exit Within few feet Of
the door an immense piece of glass fell
from the roof, pini)ning him to the earth,
while the flames slowly smothered him.
1t is practically certain that johnson
was the only person killed, but
thorough search of the ruins Is being
carried out. Those who were reported
missing last night returned to their
homes today. Most of them had narrow
escapes from death
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
FROM DAWSON CITY.
There VIII ne No Starvation There
This Winter,

Seattle, Wash. Dec. 2S.-The steamer
+Alki arrived here today bringing advices
from Dawson City up to November %
slhe Axis passengers say there will be
po starvation at Dawson this winter or
hext spring. When informed Of the ac-
zion being taken by the United States
government to send relief expeditions to
That place. they said it was unnecessary
IND uncalled for. Several thousand men
pave gone from Dawson to Fort Yukon
Where. there is an unlimited supply of
provisions. Those remaining in Dawson
nave been eating regular meals every
day. and have enough in sight to last
veil along in the spring. No panic report
ed at Dawson and everybody there is
p much better condition and worrying
ess over the food supply than their
Friends on the outside.
Il The Alki's passengers brought out. it
i estimated. about $150,0O0 in dust and
Nuggets.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
sPARKLER ROBBERS.
They Make n Profitable Haul in Little
Rock.

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 25.-Two mys-
terious diamond robberies occurred in
TINS city yesterday afternoon. The rob
per made successful haul and left no
clue: The residence Of John ii. Martin.
president Of the Dickinson Arms com
pany, on Rock street, was visited and
jewels and diamonds valued at $1,000
were taken during the absence of Mr..
Martins family from home. The resi-
dence of Louis Pollock on Cumberland
street was visited during the same after
noon under similar circumstances and
jewels valued Mt about $1,000 were
stolen. Both robberics have been re-
ported to the police and they are making
diligcnt search to locate the robbers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
THE TYPEWRITER WAR.
Insurgents Killed and CaIixtO Garcia
Cheerfully Dies Some More.

Havana. Dec. 2S.-According to an.
nouncements from Spanish sources, the
combined operations undertaken by Gen.
Aguirez in the province of Santa Clara
have resulted in the capture of an in
surgent camp, twenty of the enemy be-
ing killed and three captured. The Span
ish loss was two men killed and seven
wounded. 1t is further reported that
the Spanish troops have been engaged
with the insurgents commanded by Ma
poles In this case the insurgents are
said to have lost several men killed and
the Spaniards say that after the en-
gagement an insurgent captain and seven
privatdS surrendered.
A report is current here that Calixto
Garcia died recently from wounds re-
ceived during the insurgent attack upon
Guamo.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
STRUCK 4 SLEIGH.
Train Dashes Into n Christmas
Party with Fatal ResuIts.

Little Falls, N. Y, Dec. PA sleigh
containing seven people, returning from
Christmas entertainment, was struck
by the Lake Shore limited at the Cen
tral crossing In st. townsville. ton miles
east of this city. last night. A 0-year.
0ld child, Millie Kay, was INSTANTLY
Killed, her head being severed from her
body. Five were seriously injured and
one escaped injury. A Mrs. Smith and
her daughter were wedged on the pilot
Of OF. the engine. and were carried 500 feet.
Ihy were painfully injured, but will re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
DURRANT MAY HANG.
Application for n Writ of Probable
Cause Unanimously Denied.

San Francisco Dec. 2S.--This afternoon
the supreme court denied the application
of the attorneys for W. III. r. Durrant,
the condemned murderer of Blanche La
mont, for writ of probable cause. 1t
was contended by Durrant's counsel that
Judge Bahrs erred in having fixed the
date for the execution of their client with
in less than sixty days after the date upon
which he was recommitted to the custody
of the warden of San Quentin prison. The
supreme court, however, after hearing the
points relied upon for reversal, denied the
petition unanimously.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
INSANITY DODGE.
Luetgerfs willy Attorneys Cheer
fully Preparing to Surinr IT,

Chicago, Dec. 25.--The attorneys for
Luetgert have. received report from
the SUPERINTENDENT Of the insane asylum
at Pueblo. Col. on the mental condition
OF Herman Bicknere, the brother Of
Louis A. Luetgert. who disappeared
twenty. years ago and was recently dis
covered locked up in the Colorado insane
asylum. The defense will endeavcr to
put this document in evidence, and If
tne court refuses to admit 1t the superin-
!ehGent OF tne insane asylum himself will
be brought here to testify.
According to the supcrintendent's re-
port. the mental alteration of Mr.. Luet-
gert'ss. brother was brought on by excess
sive liquor. though, in the opinion of the
Superintendent, it may have been caused
from family tendency to insanity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
SURVEY PARTY WELL.
me Nicaraguans CheerfuIIy E;x,n,.
for a Breezy RevoIu.,

New New York, Dec. 2S.-The Atlas l;ne
fuei ffuealner Aleane. which arrived today
from tso Central American ports rcnorts s
Ine 11e arrival at IGreytowr. on .Dccemhe%r %
u, w. OF the gunboat Newport with the a
N,TIaraSuan M canal survey party on hoard
an vel: A large force of la6orrrs , from M
rort Llmon had already arrived at
@reytown H. to aid in the work of the
survey. Lhere was considerable excite
l,pht n,; at Fort Limon on December 90
Umins TO expected trouble with the Mica.
troops were in Port Limon Whom ''th, thn
Aleane sailed. '1'e
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Projected woman.

Houston, Tex, Dec. -25.-(Special.) y
John Williamson. telegraph operator at
Humble station on the Houston, East
and West Texas road, came in today
and surrendered for the shooting Of q
Mexican. He said the wife of Mcxi-
can sought protection In the station Of
nee from her h',spasa. ,s who, Who was purs,i.
to dissuade the Mexican from his at
tack but failed and the shooting fol-
lowed. 1t has not been learned whether
the Mexican is dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas

state of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County. SIS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of +. ].
Cheney Il Co., doing business in the city
OF Toledo, county and state aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum of
One Hundred Dollars for each and every
case of catarrh that can not be cured
by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this 9Th day of Decem-
ber. A. d. 1886.
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
T.. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

ing sympathy among The insurgents. who
Know that these mere lads have been
conscripted and sent out to fight them
under conditions which no veteran troops
would stand without multiplying.
The Spaniards have lost the island, he
says, all their Dragging to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. The Cuban re-
public is fact and over considera BILE
part of the island its authority is felt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
UNIFORMITY PLAN.
district Coal Operators Have Signed
Legal Document.

Pittsbnrg, Pa, Dec. 2S.-Forty per cent
ii the Pittsburg district coal operators
lave signed legal document binding
hem to uniformity, and expect to be
operating under the new plan by Janu-
Hry l. The signers will meet on Thurs
dny to ratify their figures and get mat
ters in shape for the new form, The
signatures have been said to convince the
promoters that it can be pushed to sue
cess. Those in the agreement have the
cooperation of the miners and those
without the fold will he compelled to pay
~ cents more than the regular district
2rice for mining until they come to be-
Ne uniformity is proven a failure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

New York, Dec. 2S.-A cablegram re-
celved in the city today announces that
the British steamer Sirona. Can't. Sea.
borne, which arrived at Liverpool. De
ccember %. from Galveston, Nov. %. via
Norfolk, December {, was on fire in hold
NO. 3. containing 200O bales of cotton.
The fire broke out at sea.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Insurgent Dynamite.

Havana, Dec. 2S.-The insurgents
have dynamited railway bridge at San
Rafael. between Minas and Campo Flor
ida. this province.
Congressman William III. King. has
gone to Matanzas. Sagua, La Grande
and other towns in the Interior bearing
letters from Senor Jose CongostO, secre-
tary general of the government.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
A Tennensee Murder.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 25.-Thomas
Bowers. well known in sporting circles
over this state was shot In fight last
night from which he died today. The
fight occurred in front Of bawdy house
and dozen men participated. Several
arrests were made and 1t was learned to-
night that the man who killed Bowers
document claimed to be from Consul
ESCAPE
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

Washington. Dec. 25.-The Terror ar
rived at Norfolk today and took on coal
and provisions preparatory to leaving for
Key West. The Montgomery sailed
from. Pensacola. destination not stated
by the navy department.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Politely Declines.

Berlin, Dec. 25.-It Is announced that
the German government declines to yield
to the demands of the Unit ID States
made during the reciprocity negotiations
for reduced duties on American animal
products.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
In a Precariou. Comdttion.

Asheyille, N. c., Dec. 26.-Of the in
jured by yesterdays explosion Joseph
Finch IL In a precarions condition, but
in all probability will live unless injury
from inhaling fire sets in.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Christmn. Eve MURDER.

Tyler, Tex, Dec. 25.--(Special.)-Mr
Morris was killed last night at Christ
mas tree festival six miles east Of here.
A Mr.. Long IL now In Jail charged with
the killing. Excitement is high In the
neighborho0d.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Death ON the RniIs.

Greenville. Pa. Dec. 2J.--James and
Samuel Lytle were killed on the Erie
road today near Atlantic. The brothers
were struck by passenger train while
driving to relief house to spend Christ
mas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
NrOke the Record.

Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 25.-Frank
McDaniels of this city broke the worlds s
record for long jumps on skates here TO-
day. clearing 81 feet Z inches. The pre-
vious record was held by himself at IS
feet Z 3-4 inches.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

Chicago. Dec. 25.--The fire which last
evening destroyed the Coliseum claimed
only one victim. He wnsxN. II. John
son whose charred remains were re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

one hale tat ~ present outlook it is believed
on r str;ln Lne mines in the district viii ba ba
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-08-28
OF FORFEITURE.

ITO LOUIS BRANDT, DECEASED, HIS
II grantees. assigns, heirs, executors or 3D.
ministrators, and all persons claiming under,
BY, from or through him; and F. ]. wallace,
his heirs OF assigns.
You are hereby notified that the undersigned.
@ co-owner with you in the Red Bank mining
claim, situated in the Eureka Mining District,
Eureks county, Nevada. has performed the Ia
Dor and improvements in doing the necessary
assessment work on the said mir ing claim, IN
conformity with the provisions Of section 1884
Of the Revised Statutes Of the United States
for the years A. d. 1892, 1898. 1894. 1898 ana
1896, in all amounting to the sum OF $50, OF
which amount the sum OF s5s "a 10 due from
the said Louis Brandt. his heirs or assigns,
and the sum OF SOL 81 Ia due from the said +.
J. Wallace, his heirs or assigns. and that l hold
certain accounts duly assigned in writing to
me, as follows, to wit For the sum OF s2e SO
for labor as assessment work performed upon
the said mining claim due from the said
Louis Brandt. his heirs or assigns. and w. 10
for the like purpose from the said F.J. Wal
lace. his heirs or assigns. for the years
1885, 1887 and 1888. the total amount for
all Of sgch labor and assessments due me
from the said Louis Brandt, his heirs or assigns.
being S85, and from the said f.. j. Wallsee. his
heirs or assigns. being $128 43, making In all
s2l3 As. and II within ninety days from and
after the expiration and publication OF this no.
tice you fail or refuse to contribute your pro-
portion OF such expenditure as yolr
interests In said mining claim will become the
property Of the subscriber under said section
232l. J.C. RAvELL.
Eureka, Nevada, June %. 1897. ie26
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-08-28
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
mo RENJAMIN TAYLoR. HIS HERR

ITO BENJAMIN TAYLOR. HIS HEIRS OR
Assigns: You are hereby notified that
the undersigned has expended 81, 200 on the
Huekleberry mine. aud 81, 200 on the Alpha
mine, in doing the necessary assessment work
since 1884. in labor and Improvements upon
Mining District, Eureka county, Nevada, in
conformity with the provisions OF section 1894
Revised Statutes OF the United stktes. being
the amount required to hold the ssme. Your
proportion of the assessment being $500 on
each OF the said mines. And If within 90 days
from and sitter the expiration and publication
Of this notice you fail or refuse to contribute
your proportion Of such expenditure as CO.
owner. your interest In such mines will be
come the property OF the subscriber under said
section 2324. JOHN McNAU0HTOE.
Eureka, Nevada May 10, 1887. mv22
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-08-28
OF INTEREST TO MINERS.
Locating N Marking Claims q.
as TO be Free Prem Adverse.

Locating and Marking Claims 8.
~ go be Free From Adverse.
A location notice may be written, prin,ss
or engraved on any substance.
Red ink or typewriter printing will 900,
fade. Lead pencil writing will last lone.
than ink, aud be legal.
Location notices must contain the fol
lowing: Name or names Of locators. d,,.
Of location, and . sufficient description h.
reference to natural objects or permapsn,
monuments to identity the claim ana ~
distinctly trace It's boundaries.
A claim may be 1900 feet in length And
800 feet on zach side OF the middle Of ,hs
vein or lode. but no larger.
At least 500 worth OF work or improve.
ments must be mazda on zach unpstentsa
claim in each year, and unless so made tbs
claim may be relocated. But il the ovns,
or owners begin work at any time before
relocation is made their right holds good
That is. an wner may hold his claim nv
beginning work instead OF by RELOCATING
even after the beginning OF a new year. II
no other locator hss in,erfered.
No claim can be recorded until a vein n,
lode. or at least indications, have been AZ.
covered upon IL 81 some point.
Within a reasonable time the location
should be properly recorded.
The law makes no distinction on accom-,
Of sex, and . minor may make A valid 10
cation.
A location made in the name Of nrir.
cipal cannot be claimed by the person so,.
ing as agent in making the location,
II q notice does not specify the extent OF
q claim il will relate only to the pl.os
where IL s~tsnds-ssy q place to start
shaft aud no more.
A location may be made on dsy,
Lines snnot be changed after location
to interfere with previous rights Of Others.
A stake or monument at each end Of claim
showing that abe locator claims the ground
from stake to stake and Q specified number
OF feet on each aide IL sufficient to hold
claim.
II q person takes up more ground than
allowed by Law, ID does not invalidate his
claim. but be cannot hold more than 1900
by 600 feet in one claim.
Locstors are not held to absolute accu-
racy, but description will be considered
sufficient il ii puts an honest inquirer 10
the way Of finding the lode, and reasonably
defines the boundaries.
The foregoing points are taken from
Cops American Mining Code. and are 10
accordance with decisions by courts and
the land department.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-08-28
NOTICE OF Forfeiture

ITO BENJAMIN TAYLOR. HIS HEIRS O
L Assigns /: You are hereby notified tsA
the UNDERSIGNED has expended Ss4O on the Lao
rel and Hidden Jewel mines, In doing the nee
cessary assessment work since 1854, in lseoi
and Ia provements upon the above ramea
mines. situated in Eureka Mining District,
Eureka county. Nevada. In conformity with ne
provisions OF section 1924 Revised stsiuiesoi
the United States. being the amount required
10 hold the same. Your proportion Of NE "
SEES ment amounts 10 s420. And II within "
days from and after the expiration and pam
cstien OF this notice you fall or refuse 70 con.
tribute your prof ortion Of such exPenaiIans,
rs co-owner. your interest IN said minis VII
become the properly Of the subscriber nes'
said section 2324. JOHN McSAUGHTos:
Eureka. Nevada, May Is. 1891. my"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-08-28
ORDERS FROM ADJACENT
CAMPS Solicited.
Notice to Creditors.
In the Third Judicist District Cours
Of she state OF Nevada. I'm aud fos
Eureka County.
In the matter OF the Estate Of Moses Heller,
Deceased.

NOTICE Is Hereby GIVEN BY THE Uy.
~ ~dersigned. NJ. KArsky. Administraior Of
the estate OF Moses Heller. deceased. and to
the creditors OF. and al persons having clsims
against ssid deceased. to exhibit tkem
with the necessary vouchers within SIXTY
days from the fret publication Of this no.
lice 10 said Administrator al the once Of his
attorneys. Messrs. Riyes and Bartlett. at their
once IN the Foley Riekard Building on South
Main street. in Eureka. Nevada. the same bsini
the place for the transaction Of the business d
the said estate.
NJ. KARsKY, Administrator.
Eureka. Nevada, February ID, 1897.
HESRY RTyEs and GEO. A.. BARTLETT. After
neys for Administrator.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-08-28
The SENTIENL
JOB OFFICE

Is the Most Complete Es-
tablishment of the Kind
in Eastern Nevada. All
Work, from a Visiting
Gard to a Full-Sheet Pos
ter, Turned Out Prompt.
ly, and in a Style Not
Surpassed by the Largest
Printing Offices on this
Coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-07
opcning and closing OF tho Mails


Northern mails close xt I 30 ana 90 :. u
and 1 Is, = so and 30 p. III. Open at
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p. III.
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Ou and 80 p. IN. Full route-6 80 q. M.
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All msil should be in Office ten minutes
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-07

THE PRINCESS AND HER GYPsY.-
Paris newspapers declare that the uncle
of the Princess de Caraman de Chimay,
who recently eloped with Janos Rigo,
a Hungarian gypsy musician, has stop
ped her supply of money until her af-
fairs are settled. Her husband, Prince
Joseph de Careman de Chimay, has
brought an action for divorce against her
at Chareroi, Belgium. The newspapers
add that Rigo and his paramour have
accepted an engagement in a music
hall in Budapest. Rgo, who will play
the first violln, will receive a salary OF
81, 900 month. The princess will sing
and dauce, but the salary she will re-.
ceve is not announced. The couple
will prove great attractions in Buda-
pest, where much curiosity has been
displayed to see them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-07
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