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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
To Whom it May Concern

STATE LAND OFFICE. larson CITY NEW,
December q. 1897. !
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN State Of Nevada. under the Act Of Con-
gress approved uns 10, 1850 al Stats. 2s7j
has hisd in the United States Land once ct
Carson City. Nevada, List No 1893 Of lands Dc.
leoted under said Act. and hiss applied for Q
patent for said lands; that a part Of said list 10
open-to the public for inspection, and q copy
thereof. by descriptive subdivisions. has been
poated In =. convenient place In said United
States Land once for the inspection OF ali per.
sons Interested and the public generally.
Within the next sixty days following the
date Of this notice protests or contests against
the claim Of said State Of Nevada TO any tract
or subdivision described In the list, on the
ground that the same 10 more valuable for min.
ersf than agricultural purposes, will be re-
ceived and noted by the Register and Receiver
OF the United States LANE Office at Carson City,
for report TO the General Land Office
at Washington. d. O. The following are the
subdivisions described, to wit:
N w of S E /. Sec. 7. T 26 N. IS E,M.D.B.
and M.-40 acres.
A. G. PRATT,
State Land Register Of the State Of Nevada.
Date Of first insertion. December rs. 1897.
d25-60d
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25

8. L. Tribune Secretary Cages def
milton Of bimstsllism as meaning the gold
standard, puts MS in mind Of the old pro-
pcsal Of the white man to the Indian in
dividing their hunting spoils. which was,
an take the turkey and you take the
turkey buzzsrd ; or. You take the turkey
buzzard and I'll take the turkey" Cages
definition is new, but the principle is
old.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
aann Rnn
NewIsnds Wins n Ffght IN the
House by o Close Vote.

A Washington dispatch Of December IL
SAYS Congressman Newlsnds conducted
q vigorous and successful fight on the
ioor of the House to-day. raising the sp-
propristion for the Carson Mint from
SIS. 900 TO $50, 900. and its rank from an
ASSAY Office, which status the Appropris-
ton Committee had given IL, to Q mint.
Newlsnds moved an amendment TO the
legislative appropriation bill. raising the
appropriation for the Carson Mint. The
amendment met vigorous opposition, led
BY Bingham Of Pennsylvania.
Newlsnds spoke fifteen minutes and
called the attention OF the House TO the
fac. that Of the 50. 500. 00O. 600 Of gold and
silver produced in America. Nevada had
produced ~one-fourth. NewlsDds called
attention TO the fact that to-day over
sl1O. 600, 600 Of bullion lies In the Phila'
delphia Mint, most OF which came from
Nevada. He showed that the Carson
Min, had coined scarcely one-tenth OF the
gold and silver product, and that sep
srated from California by natural limita'
lions, Nevada was the center OF . great
mineral producing section which includ-
ed Montana, Idaho, Utah. Colorado and
Arizona.
Newisnds was assisted by Shsffrosh oil
CoIorado. Dockery of Missouri, and Cox
of Tennessee. The rising vote was s.
noes. 81 ayes. Mr.. Newlands immedi-
stely demanded t~ellers, which resulted ID
the passage OF his amendment BY a vote Of
SO for and 76 agains, it. The amendment
re-establishes the Mint and carries s39,.
600 appropriation.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
MIL site work Near ELI,

Operations at the Robust are being
pushed with vigor. The grading Of the
mill site has commenced and the founda-
.ions will be laid as soon as the necessary
rock can be obtained. In addition to the
mill a shaft house and blacksmith shop
will also be built. The mill will be built
near the side of the road between Ely and
Lane. Inc properly Is under Dono 10 1.
Fl. Chase. who is evidently 9 man Of 40
tivity and enterprise. He proposes to give
the Robust q complete and thorough inves-
tigation, as In his opinion the indications
fully justify IL.
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SPIKED HIS GUNS.

A lively arguments is reported from
Davis county. says the Salt Lake Trib-
uns. Il lie worded this way |, A drum
mer and an insurance agent met ct the
Sessions house at East Bountiful. The
insurance agent was . gold bug. while the
drummer advocated 16 to !. The dis
cussion was heated enough from the
start. but grew sulsry when the expo
nsnt Of silver spiked the guns Of the
enemy by saying: Every man that
ever trained . gun on . w~orkingman was
. gold bug /; every man that formed a
trust for the destruction Of the small
trsdesmen was . gold bug ; every man
that ever sold . daughter to the British
nobility was . gold bug ; every man that
ever traded American honor for British
gold was . gold bug /; every man that
evsr graduated . tramp at the school Of
sdversity was . gold bug /; every man
that ever drove . silver miner from the
ranks Of labor was . gold bug ; every
man that ever bought . United States
Senator or . President Of the United
States was . gold bug ; every man that
ever coerced or intimidated American
labor Vas . gold bug ; every man that
raised . musket and fred on defenssless
men and women was 9 gold bug ; every
man that believed in the Impeachment
Of the masses to the benefit of the classes
was . gold bug" And the discussion
anIad
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
1885, 200 SHEEP IN NYE COUNTY

Nye county is becoming the Winter
grazing ground for a very large number OF
sheep. There are now $4,000 head wend.
ing their way to the Winter ranges in that
county /; they are in charge OF 80 men, in
% bands, and are at this time south OF
Fish Greek passing through Sand Spring
Valley TO Hot Greek and Railroad valleys
and the Stone Cabin country. Besides
these there are already 60, 900 in that coun-
ty, and Of this whole number of 1850
head Of sheep there are but 1000 grazing
on their own heath. We are informed
that the greater part Of these sheep
are owned by the sheepmen Of southern
Idaho and Elko county. The sheep will
be il Nye county until about the first Of
April. eating the substance OF that county,
their owners paying precious little
into the commonwealth.
Our Legislature should certainly devise
some means for equalizing the payment
and receipt Of taxes In the several couD-
ties on live stock Of this character accord
ing 10 the amount which the counties may
be entitled to. reckoned on the periods Of
time the sheep may feed In different coun
ties. Sheepmen could have no objection
to this, as il must strike all fair minded
men that such q regulation would be en-
tirely just and proper.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25

The Brown Hotel has made elaborate
preparations for lie Xmas dinner to-day,
and has provided all the good things the
best markets afford. Don't go to the
trouble Of getting up q big dinner ct
home when you may be sure Of an elegant
spread ct the Brown.
The dancers at the Alta Club party next
Friday evening will do well TO remember
that they will find . good supper 81 mid.
night 81 the same place.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25

The latest Dry Goods, consisting of Henriettas, Cassimeres,
Serges, Ladies Cloth, Iricco, all wool Flannels. Great
assortment of Outing Flannels, Muslins and Cotton Flannels
Ladies and Childrens Underwear, Hosiery, Fancy Goods and
Trimmings. Trimmed and untrimmed Hats, Ladies' and
Childrenis Millinery Goods. Kid and Wooden Gloves. Ladies
Capes and Jackets in cloth, and Sealettes of the Latest Styles
at Low Prices. Ladies' and Children's Shoes of great variety
at Cut Prices.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
After hearing some friends continual

After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlsin's Colo, Cholera
and Disrrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, Of
Ansheim, California, purchased 9 bottle OF
it for his own use and Is nov as enthusi-
sstic over it's wonderful work as anyone
can be-. The as and 90 cent sizes for sale
By Mrs.. II, n. Schneider q 90.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25

Both houses Of Congress passed the
bill for the relief Of the Yukon miners
Saturday. and 10 was signed by the Pres.
ident. The bill ixes the relief amount
at $500, 900. II also provides for secur-
ing the corporation of Canada and au.
shorisss ths army 10 carry cut the msss-
urs,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
THESE GOODS WILL BE SACRIFICED

Including Youths and Boys School Suits. The
cut in prices will surprise you. The finest line of Mems
Underwear on the Pacific Coast. Mems and Boys Hats and
Caps of the latest styles, at great bargains. Boots, Shoes and
Rubber Goods. California and Eastern make all wool Blank.
cts. Comforters of the best grades.
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PENDANTS.
TNDER AND by VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
of sale and judgment OF foreclosure OF
mortgage, issued out OF the District Court OF
the Third Judicial District OF the State Of
Nevada. on the End day Of December, A. D.,
1897, In the shove entitled action. wherein W.
Fl. Remington. Hiram johnson, 81. ID. Foley,
Plaintiffs. obtained judgment against i. ]. Will
son, Margaret Wilson, Defendants, which said
judgment was on the 18th day of May. A. D.,
1892. recorded In judgment book SC page
206, of the said District Court, / am
ed to sell the following described real estate,
TO wit:
Those certain lots, pieces and parcels OF land
situated In the town and county of Eureka,
and State of Neyads and known and
described as lots one ~ and two () in
block one ~ Of the O'Neil survey OF
said town OF Eureka, to raise the sum OF
five hundred and forty-four (s544 49, dollars
and torty-eleht cents, now due plaintiffs from
said Defendants for principal and interest," upon
the debt and mortgage mentioned and set forth
In the complaint, and that four hundred and
and fourteen (sii4. 74) dollars and seventy-four
cents should draw interest at the rate OF one
per cent per month, and one hundred and
cents Of the rate OF seven per cent per annum,
from said 18th day Of May, 1892. together with
costs OF suit and the expenses OF sale.
Public notice is hereby given that have
nth day Of DECEMBER. A. D., 1897. at ~
o'clock noon OF said day, ut the front door OF
the Courthouse, town OF Eureka, l will, In ODE
dience TO said order Of sale, sell the above do
scribsd property to satisfy PLANTING lndg.
ment, with Interest thereon. and all costs, to
the highest and best bidder for lawful money
". H. SWEENEY. Sheriff.
THos. WREN, Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Eureka. Nevada. December and. 1897. d.
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wiIsen-Coxe Matter settled.

Elko Independent, Dec. 90: In Justice
Morgan's court this forenoon O. E. Will
son, the dentist, plead guilty to assault
ing Mr.. Coke last Sunday evening and he
was fined $40 or ten days In the county
Jail. He paid the fine. The opinion
town is that Wilson escaped very
luckily from the clutches OF the law. The
case against Mr.. Coke was dismissed on
of the prosecution.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
New Piano House.

The large and elegantly sppoin ted ware
rooms OF the Gardner d Glassell Piano
Company. No. 2Os Pos, street, San Fran
cisco, we're opened for inspection by the
public on December LIST. II would pay
those intending purchasing an instrumen,
to call at the above sddress ; they will find,
coupled with reasonable prices, the fineei
and most varied assortment Of pianos and
organs In the city.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25

Immense stock Of Carpets-the latest designs, Linoleun, OH
Cloth, Wall Papers, Window Shades, Trunks and Valises and
numerous other articles not mentioned will be sold at remark
able low prices. We invite the Public to examine our goods
and satisfy themselves.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
Death of Mark Twain's Brother.

Death OF MARK TWafn'b hfOtner-
Orion Clemens, Mark Twain's talented
elder brother, died at his home Of Keokuk,
Iowa. December 18th. He had much Of
the same character and sense Of humoi
possessed by his brother, and much Of
Twsin's success Ia credited TO Orion. HI
came to Nevada after Lincoln's election
and was appointed Secretary Of Nevsdi
Territory. which Office he held until IL be-
came . State. It was during this tim
that his brother, MARX Twain" was hi
private secretary and gathered the mate
rial for his "R~oughing II" and otheI
stories. Orion Clemens only daughter
Jennie, died at Carson City. He has prsc
,ioed law and engaged in literary work a
Keobuk since 1872. His wife found hin
dead in his chair with his work before
him. Mark Twain and q sister. Mrs. Moi.
fit. are now the last Of the family.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
POSTPONED.

The sale Of the alb owe property IL hereby
post ponsd until Thursday, the 27fh
day of January, SOS at the same time
and place. W. II SWEENEY, Sheriff:
Eureka, New, Dec. oath, 1897. d25-td
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
investigation to be Held.

The State Board OF Commissioners for
the care OF the INDECENT Insane have
named Monday, the goth OF December, ct
ct 10 A. n. as the date aud time. and the
Hospital for Mental Diseases as the place
TO investigate the charges OF Henry Wood
against DR.. Bergstein the Superintendent
The Clerk OF the Board notifies all per
sons who desire to make charges relative
to the management Of the asylum TO pre-
sent the same at that time.-Reno Jour.
nal.
The examination was held oil the date
mentioned above. Attorney E. r. Dodge
appearing for Wood, and Hon. Thomas
Wren for DR.. Bergstein. Several wit
nesses testified In the matter and II wa
submitted without argument. The Board
gave no decision and still has the cast
under advisement.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
John Gillespie Dies at Redaing.

John Gillespie Dies at Redding.
The Reddlng Free Press Of Dec. ID con-
tains an account OF the death Of John Gil
lespie, proprietor Of the Paragon Hotel a,
that city. His death was caused BY
Bright's disease OF the kidneys and an alb.
cess on the brain. He had been In poor
health for more than q year.
John Gillespie was for several years q
resident Of Ruby Hill, having conducted a
boarding house q, that place. He was
born 10 the town OF Gauls. Upper Canada.
about 81 years ago. He csme 10 Austin.
Nevada, when but twenty years OF age,
and engaged 10 mining. He leaves = wife
and three brothers, ell residing 10 Gal
ifornis.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

nANIEL MEYER. NORTH scHEELINE
II and R. K. Morrison, ct a.. having sold
their stock in this bank, they have no further
connection Herewith in any manner. shape or
form.
The Bank. under its new management, will
continue business at the old stand as though
no ohsnges had occurred. and will do every.
thing in Its power to ADVANCES THE INTERESTS OF
TIE COMMUNITY. and ACCOMMODATE Its PA
IRONS and THE PUBLIC.
THE EUREKA COUNTY BANK.
OSCAR J SMITH, Pres.
c. POWELL. Vice Pres.
TRUSTEES; BERT SMITH, Sec. & Cash.
u. II. H0EGH
wv. b. GRIFFIN.
Eurskx. Nevada, December 10, 1897. dls.in
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
NEW TO-DAY.
Sheriff. Sale.

W. II. REMINGTON, HIRAM JOHNSON
NJ. d. FOLEY. Plaintiffs.
ys.
III. WILSON. MARGARET WILSON. De-
PENDANTS.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-25
THE WHITE HOUSE
Dry Goods and Clothing
EXCEPTIONAL

EACEF TION AL FRICES.
In new Fall Goods never in the last ten years has there been
offered such a favorable opportunity as that presented when our
colossal new Fall stock of Clothing and Dry Goods was pur.
chased in anticipation of the change in the Tariff The terrific
depression in all the manufacturing industries and the unex-
ampled magnitude of our purchases combined in enabling us to
secure these goods at our own prices. These goods will be
offered at a great reduction and will unquestionably be the
greatest values ever seen in Eureka. In clothing we carry only
from the best manufacturers in the United States-NONE
TIA ARE THROWN ON THE MARKET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-15

FUNERALs.-The funeral OF Mrs. May
Warder took place from Trinity M. E
Church this evening at O'Clock. Mount
Vernon Council, Daughters of America
of which deceased was member, at
tended the funeral in body. The ser.
vices were conducted by Rev. L. /. Nc
Dougle and the pallbearers were
Messrs. Nelson Cradlin and William
Pierpoint, of the Daughters of Amer.
lea, and Messrs. William Schwarzman,
William Parks, Michael Schwab and
Otto Schwarzman. A beautiful emblem
of the order in flowers was on the coffin,
the gift of Mount Vernon Council.
The funeral of Mr.. Albert Laycock
took place from his late residence on
Wolfe street at $50 o'clock this evening.
The Junior Order United American Me.
chanics attended the funeral in body,
the pallbearers being members of thst
order. The services were conducted
by Rev. ]. Ernest Thacker. The Me-
chanic ceremonies at the grave were
conducted by Rev. ]. Il. Wells, acting
chaplain of Belle Haven Council, OF
which council the deceased was q
member. A beautiful floral emblem Ct
the order was placed on the grave, pre-
sented by the members of Belle Haven
Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-15

PERsoNAL.-MissN ettie Steiner LETT
to- day for Annapolis, Nd.
The Rev. Luoien Kinsolving and
wife baoe good by to the Seminary Hill
last week. They expect to spend q
few weeks on the Jersey coast and
then sail for their work in Brazil the
last of this month
Mr.. Benjamin King, an employee OF
the Southern Railway, and Miss Yer
gle Bruffey, were mrrried at the resi-
depce of the BRIDES mother in West
End last night.
Miss Gertrude Schwsrz has gone to Phila,
delphis for protracted visit.
Miss Lizzie Hamerley of Leesburg, is visit
ing Miss Ruth Murray.
Miss Lelis Steiner is visiting friends in
Fsuquior county.
Mr.. and Mrs A. n. Agnew, of Harlowe,
Fla, IRE in the city on visit to relatives.
Rev. F. III Burch, who Is spending the
summer at Colonial Beach, suffered another
hamorrhage Of the eye on Saturday. but is
LOW improving.
Mr. L. n. Blsckford, of the Episcopal
High School, will leave for New York to-
morrow. and on Saturday will sail for Europe
to be- absent about six weeks.
Mr. John S. West and Miss Nellie NJ. Ker-
by, Of Fairfax, we're married last night at
Mount Olivet Church by Rev. a. F. Kloman.
Mr. James Grigg and daughter, Miss Ada,
have gone to Nashville, to visit Mr. ]. &.
Grigg and attend the exposition.
Miss Dswkins, of Baltimore, is visiting Miss
Grigg on Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-15

CORPORATION CoURT.-Jud9e j. K.
n. Norton presiding.-Frank Hume Ell.
al. exr., vs. b. B. Putnam suggestion,
vs.. r. 81. Wattles ct. al. trustee; gar
nishee directed to pay over funds in
his hands to plaintiff.
The will of Mrs. Mary Louise Laph.
en- was admitted to probi.te and Mr..
J. P. Laphen was appointed admins
traitor in place of MIR. w. F. Carne, who
declined to act as executor.
Sallie Bureguard vs.. o. ]. Nugent,
suit for damages for alleged libel; case
dismissed by order of plaintiff at
torney.
J. G. Smoot exr. of G. G. Smoot, ].
A. Delagnel, admr. of Jane and J. T.
Johnston and W. A. Smoot, exr of es.
tate of Cornelis Frazier; order directing
the correction of account made in
the report of Examiner of Records A.
W. 8 nclair. The Commonwealth e1-
copied to the ruling of the Court in
each case and noted an appeal. These
case grew out of the report made ty
Examiner Sir clair in which ne furnished
to the commissioner Of revenue for as
sess nent @ lumpus statement of bonds
held in the hands of administrators and
executors, Instead of q detailed State.
ment. Judge Norton's opinion on Il 9
subject as published in the GAZETTE
last month.
T. Calvert Perry was appointed a
committee to take charle Of the per-
sonal property and real estate OF MIR.
Harry Smoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-15

AN ELoPEMENT.-A dispatch from
Stephens City, Frederick county, Va,
says: Miss Florence Wright, of Alexan
dria, young lady of twenty summers,
who has been visiting at MIR t. w. Nc
Artor's, arrived in Stephens City about
five weeks ago, and since then has had
several admirers. One of these was
Mr.. Harry Painter. and from yestel-
days occurrences it seems to have been
a case of mutual infatuation. Yester-
day morning quite early Miss Wright
left Mr.. McArlor's saying that she in
tended going to the church to assist
with some decorations which we're in
progress. Later Miss Wright left
Stephens City with young Painter and
drove to Winchester, where both took
the train for Washington, expecting to
be married that evening. Young Pain.
er rented house in Middletown and
had it furnished, and upon their return
to-day they will take up their residence
there.
Miss Wright is the daughter of Mr
Wright who was killed at the ELECTRIC
railway power house about year ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-15

ANNIvERsARY.-T day is the 9th
anniversary of the Inauguration of the
present police force of this city Pre-
vous to that time there were twelve
night Waterman and four constables
who performed duty during the day.
BY the new arrangement the night
watchmen were abolished and twenty
one men elected to perform duty day
aud night. James F. Webster, who
had been a constable under the old re-
gime, was elected captain, and John l..
Smith, who had been captain of the
night watch, was made lieutenant.
The first squad was composed of the
following VIM. Mullen, VIM. John.
son, G. II. Lyles, j. T. Walker, James
Smith (uow lieutenanD, G. w. jones
and James Shrakes. Messrs. Walker,
johnson and Shrakes have since died
Chief Webster and Lieut.. Smith are
the only persons on the force pow who
were among its members at its organi'
zatiOp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-15

GENERAL FARNswORTH DEAD
Gen. John Franklin Farnsworth, ex-
Congressman from Illinois, and later 8
we'll known lawyer of Washington city,
died at his home there yesterday in his
seventy seventh year. He was prom
inent anti-slavery man, and was elected
to Congress. taking his seat March 4,
1857. In 1861 he was defeated for re-
election, and Immediately raised the
Eighth Illinois Cavalry, coming to
Washington with his regiment in Octo
Der, 1861. He was stationed in this
city and his regiment with the SSth
Pennsylvania looted and burned the
GAZETTE Office in 1862.