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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

cobra, with a thickness Of body in pro-
portion. His markings are handsomer,
and his disposition more pugnacious me
kin1 cobra does not await the attack or
a person who comes near his retreat, but
goes for him determinedly.. ana pelhS
very fierce aud venomous, there are lew
men who care TO stand their ground
AGAINST him. For my own part there
are many dangerous beasts and reptiles
that | would choose to meet rather IMAM
face a king cobra. Yet one OF these hate
full serpents, thirty years ago, was the
means of saving my life.
1.-THE time was ten years after the IN
dian mutiny, when Thuggee ana dacoily
we're still practised, though very secretly'
In several OF the Indian provinces. Many
of the Thugs and dacoits released from
prison by the mutineers were stu at
large, ferociously eager Tor human me
and booty. though working with unuSuai
craft and caution after their experience
with the British courts. WhllE these
wretches, as rule, did their killing anu
looting among the wealthy natives IL
vas known that they would not miss al
easv chance TO put an European out OF
fbe way if he were worth the roooiag'
con the day l speak Of was beneath
took tree I'm the jungle at the loot OF 'ho
chekan Ghauts, in the province or suue.
7 was one of hunting party whlch nau
, senarate6 in the morning. and now at
,,oon had sent my syce back to the camp
10 tell them there that nau iouiiu soos
water in a mullah, and that they shouiu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

Another new style is ITO have ones vel
vet coat trimmed with fur In very
original way. l saw a black velvet
Jacket trimmed with sable. the latter
material being used in bows on the
shoulder and at the belt, while the belt
itself was of the fur.
The popularity Of brown, In all shades
has made the tan cape a certainty. The
craze for braiding finds ample oppor-
tunity for display OF these capes, ana
most OF them are so decorated. Others
have strapped seams, and some exceed
ing swell affairs have fiaring collar9
covered with lace applique, and jabot
or cravat bow OF net ornamented in the
same way.
The chief millinery novelties are the
olisse and plaid velvets, which are likely
% be seen everywhere. The plisse
glands in the lead, but some Of the pl3ids
are very artistic. and are just sufficiently
bright in color TO relieve the rather
neutral tlnts of the hats and feathers.
lfor tips and plumes are far from being
bsnished. in spite Of their use during
the summer. On the contrary, ostrich
plumes of various length, but princi-
pally full ones of medium size will trim
the most expensive as well as some OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

the more moderate hats. Black ana
white, in strong contrast. is also to con-
tinue in favor.
The very newest rain cloak Is OF
cravenette, made in the form Of New
market, or somewhat approaching that
in shape. It's distinguishing feature Is
the new idea in regard TO the cutting OF
it. The pleated sleeve is set In right
from the neck, which gives ample room
in the armhole. without spelling the
shape of the garment. Another ad-
vantage Is the crescent-shaped pocket,
one on either side, which is so arranged
that a slit above the pocket allows the
weArer 10 pass her hand through and
hold up her dress Every woman
knows what a comfort that will be.
,rhe coat is very stylish, with turned
over revers in the front and high;
rolled-over collar. The back Is drawn
into the figure with belt strap and the
whole style of the wrap is excellent
with none of the disfguring effect OF the
ordinary waterproof.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

A lithographing firm in Manchester re-
Gently received "A circular note from
London customer announcing the dealh
of the head of the firm. The following
letter of coincidence was sent In reply
1--WE are greatly panied to learn Oh Una.
loss sustained by your firm, ana exteho
to YOU our hear,iest sympathy. We no
tlce that the circular you sent us ahhounc-
ing Mr.. IS death Is autographed py d
London firm. We regret that you 1io
not see It in your way to intrust US Win
the work. The next time there - d De'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Vice Versa.

CNew York Journal)
sTime brings about its changes" SAID
the meditatiye maiden. ''in 200 years"
yes" answered Colonel Dubson. Then
the English came over hero TO make .
settlement on America; now you Ameri-
can heiresses go over there TO make =
saffIcrnept on the English"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
SAVED BY A KING COBRA.
The Snakes Kissing Warned tho
yntor of nnnrerous Strangers.

Hes an unpleasant fellow TO fall In
with at any time, the king cobra. also
known as the tree-climbing COBRA" said
Eugene Tyson. who for twenty years was
n British civil officer in India. This
snake Is twice as long as the ground
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

reavement in your house We shall DO glao
TO quote you for autographed circuiarS
and are confident that we can give You
better work az less cost than anypoaS
else 10 the business"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16

n. J. franklin, now Of San Francisco,
talks Of going 70 Klondike in the Spring,
Dennis Keefe is now . resident Of Sar
Francisco. having lately returned there
from Victor. Colorado.
Matt Kyle Of Virginia City 10 said 10 be
. prominent candidate for shs United
States Marshalship Of Nevada.
A private letter from San francisco
states that Dr.. J. R. N. Owen underwent
. successful operation for the removal Of
. cataract from his right eye on the Sd in-
slant 81 ths wAldeck SAnitarium. Our
informant called on the Doctor last Mon.
day and reports him doing nicely. The
sight 10 now restored 70 the right eye, but
the organ 10 still weak and painful and will
probably remain 90 until the Inflammation
subsidies.
II IL reported that BONANZA" Foley has
gone through with ell the money he re.
csivsd from the Diamond Mining Com.
pany. He went 10 George ". Baker. Of
San Francisco, who arranged for him 10
pay bis divorced wife $40 per month. but
thinking TO DO better. be fell into The
hands Of . couple Of sharpsSs. who organ.
ised for him the "Dsniel q. Foley Com.
pany," and went through him for every
dollar he had.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16

around Eureka during the week. Neok.
Jokes and doubletrees seem to have been
the articles most sought after by the in
truder, although chopping blocks and FIRE
wood have also disappeared.
The latest reports from the Cherry
Greek despersdoes is that they were last
seen 81 Pony Springs, So miles north OF
Phoebe, and that Sheriff SCOTS posse was
twenty.four hours behind them.
Henry Kind returned from San Fran.
cisco Sunday night. He was on the train
that was delayed Friday Of last week by
the wreck near Bocs, and failed to make
connection with Saturdays E. q P. train.
Hon. Thomas Wren arrived from Ely
early Monday morning. After finishing
bis business In the District Court here he
returned to Ely by Tuesdays stage. where
he is engaged In . number Of cases 10 be
tried at that place next week.
e. Boomhower, accompanied by his
daughter. Mrs. AL Clayton, came up from
his ranch ~ Alpha last Sunday. He says
that in his t~wenty-four years experience
In the cattle business he has never seen as
great q demand for cattle Of all kinds and
grades as that which now prevails.
-Four OF the men who have been working
In the McEllin mine, near Hamilton, ar
rived In Eureka Tuesday. They put in
the day here laying in q stock Of supplies,
and left next morning for Spruce Noun
tain, in Elko county, TO work lead pros.
poet owned by two Of the party in that
section.
r. A. Anderson of 81. Louis, Mo-, ar
rived in Eureka last Sunday night. He
has been making Q tour OF the Coast, and
dropped In for q short visit here on his
way home. Mr.. Anderson is q SON Of l..
g. Anderson, who was engaged In the
foundry business here from the early 70's
up to the time Of his death In February,
1879.
Frank Winzell, while returning from
Carlin, where he had been delivering some
cattle for shipment. met with a very pain
full accident near J. P. Raine's ranch
in Pine Valley on Thurdsy Of last week. by
having his horse fall on him. severely in
juring his ankle. Although the ankle has
given him considerable pain II is expected
that be will be able to be around again in
a short time.
Judge Cheney arrived from Ely last
Monday, where he had been holding q
term OF court for Judge Talbot. he at
tended to 9 few probate and other court
matters In Eureka Tuesday and continued
on to Reno by Wednesdays train. II Ia
the Judges opinion that there is o marked
improvement In general conditions
throughout the State and that sn easier
and more prosperous feeling prevails In
all lines Of enterprise.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
CURRANT CREEK CULLIxes.

CuRRAxT GREEK, Oct. 10, 1897.
Mr.. Page Of Typo came over 10 the
Greek on the llth.
The people on the Greek have com.
menoed thrsshing In eaEusst.
The Logan Bros. are helping the Cur
rant Greek people With the t~hreshing.
W.. P. Cook Of Milford, Utah. has been
visiting his friends on the Greek during
the week.
Those who came 70 buy fruit this week
we're: Geo. Sharp. Mrs. oripps and Mr..
Thomas Of Ruby Valley.
Mr.. ana Mrs. sersphins Rogantini are
moving from Duokwater TO Currant Greek.
having rented Joe Sabron's place.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. W. Haistead returned
from Ely on the 9Th. They will go back
TO the same place on the 16th on court
business.
ExcEHpTA,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
Bald Mountain.

Bald Mountain bids fair 70 rival Tus.
carora in q short time In the output Of the
precious metals. Recent work on the
lodges has developed the fact that the
formation as you 60 below the surface Of
the earth resembles more and more that
Of Tuscarora. The deeper the miner de-
scends the softer the formation becomes,
aud the rich strsaks become more and
more pronounced. Both districts lie
within the great gold and silver zone Of
Nevada. This zone has within its limits
nearly all the we'll known mining districts
In Nevada, excepting those in Washoe
county and the extreme western part OF
the S.ste.-Argonaut.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
Telephone Line Completed.

The telephone line which has been In
course OF construction during the past few
weeks between Ely and Eureka 10 now 10
operation. all the connections having been
finally completed last Wednesday. The
line was completed to Eureka Sunday
evening. and an exchange Of "hellos" had
with Hamilton and Ely that evening gave
,he helloers at either end the impression
that hello" was the only word the other
fellow knew. The difficulty was soon dis
covered, however, and the line now works
perfectly.
The main station here will be ct Wells
Fargo & Cos. express office In the Foley
Richard building. There Is also q connec-
ton al the E. q P. railroad freight depot.
Parties desiring to communicate with
Hamilton or Ely may do SO at the rate Of
fifty cents e message to Hamilton and
seven.y.ive cents TO Ely. This line will
prove a great convenience to the Eureka
and White Pine people and lis establish
ment is hailed with general approval.
Plans are on foot for extending the line to
McGill and also to Cherry Greek in the
near future.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
NICKALs' RANCHES FOR SALE.


Great Opportunity for Ranchers
and stockmeu.
The Nickals' Hay Ranch. situated ten
miles from Eureka In q westerly direction,
comprising over eight hundred acres Of
hay and pasture land under fence. with
house. stable. ouihouses and c~orrals.
and the Nickais' Horse Ranch, oompris.
ing over three hundred acres Of Ans pas.
sure land. and ane range for miles around.
with house and ~corrsls. situate about
twenty miles from Eureka, northerly. are
10 be sold at private sale By the admins
traitor OF the estate OF W. W. Nioksls. de-
ceased. prior 10 the 2oih day Of November
next. The administrator. CLAY simms,
whose possofics address 10 Eureka. Ne
vada, is now prepared 10 receive bids for
said ranches. No such opportunity has
been afforded TO persons desirious OF car.
rying on stock raising and ranching. TO
purchase such q splendid property for that
purpose. in many years. Both ranches
are within easy reach Of the E. q P. rail.
road.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
Those who believe chronic diarrhoea to

Those who believe chronic diarrhoea to
be incurable should read what Mr.. P. E.
Grisham. of Gsars Mills. La. has to say
on the subject, viz: 81 have been 9 suf-
ferer from chronic diarrhoea ever since the
war and have tried all kinds OF medicines
for 1t. At last ! found . remedy that
effected 9 cure, and that was Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera and Disrrhoea Rem.
edy." This medicine can always be de-
pended upon for cholera morbus, dysen-
terry. and diarrhoea. II 10 pleasant to take
and never fails to effect . cure. as and 80
cent sises for sale By Mrs.. r. n. sohnsi'
der and 90.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
RU8Y HILL JOTs.

Messrs. VIM. Harris, Robert Northey
and VIM. Laird returned from Ruby Val.
ley. where they had been hunting. last
Wednesday. They report having . good
time and lots Of game.
Miss Grets Gimbal, who has been max
ing IN extended visit with relatives 10 Csl.
~ifornia. and more recently with her uncle,
Jacob Kuohsl. at Ruby Hill. will return 70
her home In Germany next week.
Word has been received that the hunt
ing party now ct Ruby Valley, viz:
Messrs. Kitto. vittle and Jury, lost q Of
their horses at Box Springs the Arst day
ont. They procured another and pro-
ceeded on their trip. a.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
DISTRICT COURT.

The District Court was in session Tues
day, October ~, 1897. Judge A. Z.
Cheney presiding. The following bus.
mess was transacted:
In re estate OF Catherine Moore, de-
ceased Ii was ordered that Ed. Krsuse, Clay
simms and John G~regovich be appointed
appraisers Of the above entitled estate.
Eureka County Va. VIM. spinuer-By
consent II was ordered that the judgment
heretofore entered herein be vacated and
annulled, and that . Judgment be entered
10 said action in accordance with stipu.
lstion heretofore fled herein.
In re estate Of W. W. NickaIs, deceased,
IL was ordered that Monday, November s,
1897, be set for hearing petition herein
for an order TO sell real estate, and that q
copy OF the order herein be published in
the Eureka Weekly SENTINEL for two suo-
cessive weeks prior 70 said date.
In the matter Of the application Of
Ersstus T. Ingle. . regularly ordained
minister Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church 10 religious congregation. for .
license 10 solemnize marriages in the
State Of Nevada, IL appearing 10 the salts
faction OF the Court. from the evidence
introduced herein, that the Rev. Erastus
t. Ingle is . regularly ordained minister
Of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
a religious congregation; now, therefore.
IL Ia ordered, that . license authorizing
the said Rev. ErAstus T. Ingle 70
solemnize marriages within this State, 90
long as be should remain . regularly or
dsined minister Of said religious congre-
cation, be issued 70 him by the Clerk Of
the said Court.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
PASSED THROUeH EUREKA.
Woodward. the Globe Trofter,
Nearing HIS Destination.

o
Nearing HIS Destination.
r. Pitcher Woodward, the gentleman
who has been travelling across the CONT
nent for the past eleven months on {
burro. reached Eureka on Friday even
ing Of last week. He delivered 9 lecture
the same evening 70 Q large crowd Of
people in front OF the Schneider drus
store on Main street. during which be told
Of the experiences Of his trip. He called
on President Mckinley q Canton Ohio.
and also visited William Jennings Bryan
In Lincoln, Nebraska, being warmly re-
ceived by both gentlemen; Mr.. Bryan, in
particular. taking such an interest In
woodward's trip IS to procure for him an
Advertising contract from . medicine
firm, which, he says, has contributed
largely TO his support through the West.
He has the ssme donkey he left New York
with on the 9th Of last November. The
donkey 10 . good traveller but has a fear Of
water that is 30 pronounced that when
ever . stream is reached Woodward IL
forced to either drag or wheel him over IL.
He found considerable trouble In max.
ing his way through the East,and 10 order
to subsist often found IL necessary to chop
wood and scrub floors for his meals.
When leaving Eureka Mr.. Woodward
had t~wenty-three days to reach the Palace
Hotel in San Francisco, which will require
that he travel nearly twenty-five miles .
day in order to reach his destination on
time. he feels ~oonident Of winning his
wager. He is accompanied BY Q young
man from Iowa.
1t was thought that Woodward had mel
the Cherry Greek bandits q short distance
from Eureka, but later reports tend 70
show that 1t was two members of Q Sher-
IFS posse who had stopped at his camp.
The following are the main conditions
Of the wager, which he has printed on the
back Of q half-tone photograph Of himself
and donkeys. taken in Chicago and adver.
Using the medicine firm he is employed
by:
II Bryan be elected President. Woodward
to be paid SIS, ZOO.
II Mckinley be elected President. Wood.
ward to ride across the continent on Q
donkey, under the following conditions or
pay IS, 200 forfeit:
Start without q dollar, purchase . don.
key, and leaving New York City within q
month after election day November 81
support myself and steed with my earn.
ings all the way 70 the Pacific. and reach
the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CAL, by
noon. November 8, 1897.
Woodward left the BArtholdi Hotel, Mad.
ison Square. New York. 2p. NJ, November
az, 1895.
From Eureka Woodward will take the
following route to San Francisco: To
Austin, Carson. Plsoerville. Sacramento
and San Francisco.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

E. B. Swsles Of Beowawe has rented the
Ernest schendell range in Fish Greek
Valley and will move his sheep south.
All the sheep owners in the vicinity Of
Austin are reported TO have recently dis
posed Of their fochs. with the exception OF
those owned BY Pat Martin.
Burton Ennor vent East last week with
two carloads Of beef cattle he has lately
picked up in The north end. His cars
went With the veitch train.
Pine Valley is reported 70 have about
cleaned up and shipped ell her beef cattle
with the exception Of those held by J. R.
Ennor, j. P. Raine and Paul Lane.
II 10 reported that W. P. Rsipe Of Pine
Valley ran up against The yellow fever
quarantine in the South, and 10 unable 70
get the five carloads Of horses he started
With from Carlin several weeks ago
through to their destination Of New Or.
leans.
A. Ksyser. Of Salt Lake Oily. Q partner
OF A. L. Parker Of White Pine In the sheep
business. arrived in Eureka by Thursdays
train, accompanied By two Eastern buy
ers. Mr.. Parker had . team here In wait
Ing, and the party left for Round Springs
soon after the arrival of the train.
The 348 head Of cattle R. MoMenomy Of
Newark Valley recently sold and delivered
70 Pat Kane. averaged him $40 per head.
Kane sold so head Of the cows with their
calves at $25 to Charley Hale Of Hunting
ton Valley, and the balance Of the bunch
TO an Eastern buyer for s2l per head.
W. p. veitch, the Eastern buyer,
shipped from Carlin last week 322 head Of
beef steers and fat oows purchased from
the following persons in the north end Of
the county: Mrs M. winzsll, 1893 head;
F. A. Parry. 60 head; e. Boomhower, GA
head. E. Boomhower received s27 for
steers and $40 for COWS. F. A. Parry, $50
for steers and $40 for COWS.
g. 81. King, who recently purchased the
Nickals' estate band Of horses, md who
shipped Q number Of the animals TO New
Orleans. received word from his agent that
he was unable to get through the quaran.
tine In the South. Mr.. King left Elko
Tuesday Of last week with the intention Of
seeking another market should the block
sde still be In force when he reaches the
point where his horses are stalled.
Dan MoCloskey, the Utah sheepman,
started homeward by Mondays train. He
reports having been unable TO make q pur.
chase from the White Pine and Eureka
county s~heepowners on his present trip,
and says II is the first time in . long OK.
perience that he has ever failed TO make Q
trade when he had the money and really
wanted sheep. We are informed Mr.. Mo-
Closksy recently purchased $4,000 sheep
belonging 10 the Ross estate ct Noun tain
City, In Elko county.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16

Lyon county Times: Where is Han
mas agent in Nevada This State has
produced the largest pinenut crop this
year that has ever been known. The
Piutes have gathered hundreds Of bushels
Of the nuts, and ss consequence will be
rolling fat this Winter. II Marks man
in Nevada does not telegraph the news
10 headquarters, 80 that il may be sent
broadcast that the wave Of prosperity
has hit the Piute tribe for wearing Nc
kinley buttons last Fall, he will very
likely lose his job.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16

The McEllin mine near Hamilton. White
Pine county. is reported to be looking very
we'll u present. An eight foot streak Of
ore is now exposed that u q from 90 10 rs
per cent lead and 2s ounces in silver. At
present there are four 4-horse. two 6-horse
and one 14-horse teams hauling from the
mine 70 the E. 4 P. railroad In Eureka.
The teams make . trip every 1--WE days.
The ore IL shipped 10 the selby Smelling
Works near Port Costa, California.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16

"The Pope is i'll and his attending
physicians fear fatal results" says o
dispatch. 1.-THE Pope 10 not i'll but on
the contrary is in excellent health" says
another. II seems to be . case Of pay
your money and take your choice. Pope
Leo is 81 years Of age aud has been At
the head Of the Roman Catholic Church
since 1878. He is abstemious and is
said to be in excellent health mentally
and physically.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
Made a Contract with the Governor

j. A. Doll, the San Francisco hide ana
wool merchant, returned to Eureka from
his trip into Nys and Lander counties last
Monday. He reports having contracted
for over 1000 horse hides in those two
counties. Governor Ssdler and Mr.. Doll
met in Eureka last Tuesday, and before
parting the Governor entered into . con-
tract 70 deliver Mr.. Doll 500 horse hides
at 81 so each. the tails and name ct three
cents per pound. and the bones Of the an.
imals at $l8 per ton.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
MAY be He VIII Resign Again.

Silver State: Il. n. Beck Of Reno, was
elected County Commissioner because hs
exposed the violation Of the law In the old
Board which provides that all contracts
over $500 must be advertised. Geo. Alt.
the man whom he beat. now writes an
open letter to Beck. calling attention 70
the fact that Beck has been guilty Of the
same work In letting . bridge contract for
s1,742 without advertising ii. Under the
law he can certainly be removed.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16

The New Orleans Board of Health 10
paying out nearly s 1000 per day to spe-
cial employees. required in combating
the spread Of the yellow fever, and IL 10
estimated that the city is losing 81. 000.-
600 weekly through trade diverted to
other points.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-10-16
Invited to Assist.

The division Of chemistry OF the United
States Agricultural Department invites
correspondence on the matter of adulter-
ated foods-imisation, misbranding, etc.
They wish any records Of cases where any
facts and o theories exist, and the
people of Nevada are invited TO assist the
crusade against the fraudulent adultera.
ton OF foods.