davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED - Permanently, a first class
white barber; good wages. ID. W. G,
this office my1D-2t
The times., 1897-05-11
WANTED-FARMS.

WANTED-A small farm, near the city;
suitable for raising poultry, truck farm
ing, etc; must have fair buildings and
improvements; give fun description and
state price. Address G. L. c., 436 1-2 II
ST. NV. my1O-3t
The times., 1897-05-11

NAATED-Sa -SalesInen for cur Giant Belt
Dressing; good side line, liberal cOnl-
mission. EQ CITABLE REFINING CO,
Cleveland, Ohio. my 81 t-eod
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED-We furnish all kinds OF help.
Call or address this office, ANNIE JONES.
e29 9Th st. NV. my49t
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR RENT-A beautiful fur. or nnfur.
room: bay window; south front, cheap.
CAB q st NV n1y1 list
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR RENT-one large unfurnished room,
18th st. NV. myl1-3 st
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED Boiler compound statesmen;
hest compound on the market. literal
terms. GIANT BOILER co MPOUND Co,
Cleveland d, Ohio my3-eod7t
The times., 1897-05-11
FOR sALE-HorsEs.

rOh SALE-ValuabIe 3-story brick and
stone Residence, 2o20 10Th st. NV, 10
rooms, bath and large yard, furnace heat,
SOS, al MOD luipS. Lear coaches, ca bic and
eieetric cars. Address OWNER, 1888
s', hw;s 5th floor, or inspecth house yourself.
The times., 1897-05-11

wANTED-A neat colored girl for general
hoUsework. Apply 3o3 Tth St NV. 1t
WANTED A German girl, IL or Is years
old 1888 18th st NV myi1-3t
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR SALE-Remington typewriter, No. 2;
spiendId condition.. $40 cash. Room
No 3, 1918 4 st. NV. IL
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED Young man who can put up
small amount of money for paying
position: must be first class JOHNSON,
iii * NV 1t
The times., 1897-05-11
HELP wAsrEp-MAIE.

WANTED 4 bushelman and cost makers,
at 4 S46 7th st. NV. III
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED-Board; nice country place: con-
reniept to city so trip can be made morn
ing and afternoon; party of five. plenty of
shade; good country table; price moderate,
70, tids office. my9-3t
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR RENT-A large fur. front room on
second floor; with board; for two gentie.
linen together; SIS each; good table anu
home comforts. Satisfaction guaranteed;
only two other rooIners in house: also table
board; So SO per week, convenient 10
Pension and Printing Offices. 227 ST.
IL
The times., 1897-05-11
ron sALE-MirscELLANror1x

tOK sALis-We are showing very largs
assortment OF Moxley's Improved. Dry
Air Ice box es; tle best and most econoIn-
J. II. MOxLEY ICE BOX AND FIXTURE
Co, factory rear OF xl4. ZIG, 2lS Sth
st. ne. mh2e-tt
The times., 1897-05-11
WANTED-BOARDING.

WANTED-Two or three boarders for the
summer. Mrs. LOUIS SCHNEIDER,
Wis. ave, Georgetown, ID. c., Opp. q and
T. Power House 1t
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR RENT--The upper part of 1856 wal
ZACH place. rooms and bathfooiiL pr.
vate entrance; $40 per month Lyl1-.b
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR SALE-smfth premier typewriter;
good as new: $50 cash. Address VIII
LIAMS, this office. IL
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTE ED Strong white hoy from tne
country who understands milking ana
working around dairy; also white settled
man; must be single, with same experience
reference required. Apply to 4. j.. "
SAGk, 231 o Gianlpidln ave. NV. myI i-ot
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR HIRE-At prices to suit the times,
horses, carriages, and wagons; all styles,
also board horses by the day, week, or
month. WASHINQTONLIVER By. WAGON
AND HARNESS CO.. 0x1 p -. nv.
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED BY young man, position in Of
flee or house Of business; experienced in
stenography, typewriting, etc, best Of
references; terms moderate. Address Box
81, this office. 1t
The times., 1897-05-11

TWELVE homes NV: seven ne; five Sc,
and seven ont of the city; good wages.
MRS. MOORE, 3o6 6 st. NV ny9-3t
The times., 1897-05-11
FOR hire

FOR HIRE-To drummers and business
per day, and special prices for pleasure
driving. Apply to the REX STABLES,
rear 616 + ct. NV; telephone call, 1O9.
aDSO-tf
The times., 1897-05-11

wANTED-Cook for small family living in
flat. GA 18th NV. 1t
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR SALE -Diamondson easy terms. drop
postal, agent willie with SAMPLES Al
dress III NJ S. this office myl l1-1Ot
The times., 1897-05-11
HELP WANTED FEMALE.

WANTED-Sisters with musical talent
instruction free and engagement secured.
no experience required, buUiHdustry. Wh.
H LELAND, 1911 Hnw. my1 LIT
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED by colored man, place as porter,
ten years experience IN groceries, or the
care of furnished house For the summer;
ANY kind of work for an honest living; know
the care of horses. No. 2243 18th 81. NV. 1t
The times., 1897-05-11

WANfED-salesmen Tor city; drug and
grocery trades; Apply Tuesday; 10 II
g. m, 1901 n. L. ave 1t
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED Place to work half days; price
SS per month; willing TO work. 1884
4th ST. NV. ny1i-2t
The times., 1897-05-11

WANTED-Laundry work to DO at hcrne;
work first-ciass- labs i st. NV.
ruyiI-2T
The times., 1897-05-11
BUSINESS CHANCES.

FOR SALE-Grocery and confectionery
store Cor. Attn and sts Sc. D1yll-3t
FOR RSALE-Grocery;e excel en { ousiness cor
ner; stock low; store for tent ..r sale,
PSI 9Th st. ne Inyi1 st
The times., 1897-05-11
FOR sALE-sUBURBAx.
FOR EXCHANGE.

FUR EACdANOE.
FOR EXCHANGE-$1 900 equity In fine
NV. property; rented at $40 per mo +; for
small property. X: Y. X, this office
my9-3t
The times., 1897-05-11
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE.

WANTED-By a respectable colored man
situation as waiter or work in priva te
family; can for. refs. Address or call
20I2 Columbia terrace NV. 1t
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR RENT-Four unfurnished rooms, en-
tire second floor. light housekeeping al-
lowed heat and gas, terms moderate. 2i.s4
T. St nv my1 e-3t-em
The times., 1897-05-11

HOODL "A WN Open May 20: pleasant
rooms. healthy location. large grounds,
electric bells, gas and artcsian water. MRS.
NJ. j. COLLEf, Proprietress, Rockville.
Md. Address The Clarendon, Washington,
D. @. ap27-1m
The times., 1897-05-11

old 1893 18th st nw. myl1-3t
WANTED -Four young white girls; clerks
and housework MOORE, 500 u st. NV. II
WANTED Three women for Hagerstown.
Mrs MOORE, 800 II st. NV. 1t
wANTED-9 white and 16 c0lored fe-
males housework in city. MOORE, 306
q ST. nw. 1t
The times., 1897-05-11
FOR sALE-LoTs,

FOR SALE-LOIS.
FOR SALE-FaIls Church road, beautiful
lot, 45 by 200 feet, $125. IMME-
DIATELY, this office. myIO-3t,em
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR RENT Fur. front rooms; suitable Tor
gentlemen: 80 UP per moath- ~ y sb.
NV my10-3t-em
The times., 1897-05-11

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. as tousekeeper ia
hotel or store room OF linen room: North
ern lady: in city or out, highest refs Ad-
dress IMMEDIATE, this office. myS-3t,em
WANTED Washing and ironing to DO at
home. 627 Gordon ave ne. mys-3t ,em
The times., 1897-05-11

FOR RENT Nicely furnished rooiny near
Patent Office, price SO. I2o 9Th 81. NV.
Item
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
R. c. BLOSSOM, PtoPriekOr.
F.E. Woo1cock. Editor

Having superior advantage of be
ing an actual resident of Nevada for
thirty-three years, am prepared TO
handle all classes of Real and Per
sonal property, gold, silver, copper,
cad, and iron mines, farming and
grazing lands, water rights and deal
er in cattle, horses, mules, sheep
and hogs.
Parties wishing to buy or sell any
kind of property, will do well 10
make their wants known TO the un-
dersigned. ]. A. BLOSSOM,
Battle Mountain, New.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
DON'T sT0p TOBACCO.
now 10 Care Yourself while Islng u

ssov 90 Care Yourself while Islng u
The tobacco system habit grows on
q man until his nervous system is
seriously affected, impairing health.
comfort aud happiness. To quit sud
denly Is to severe a shock to the sys-
tenn, as tobacco, to an inveterate user
becomes a stimulant that his system
continually Graves. Baco- euro is a
scientific cure for the tobacco habit.
In all lis forms, carefully compounded
after the formula of an eminent Berlin
Physician who has used it in his pri-
Tate practice since 1872, with without
failure, purely vegetable and guar
snteed perfectly harmless. You can
use all the tobacco you want. while
taking BAco-Curo, 1t will notify you
when to stop. We give written
guarantee Go permanently cure any
case with three boxes or refund the
money with 10 per cent intsrets.
Baco-Curo is not substitute, but a
scientific cure, that cures without the
aid of will power and With no iucon.
yenience. 1t leaves the system as
pure aud free from nicotine as the day
sou took ynur first chew or smoke
Sold by all druReis,s. with our iron.
clad guarantee, 81 90 per box. three
boxes, tthirty days trostment,) } 81. 30
.or sent direct upon receipt Of price.
SEND SIX TWO-CENT STAMPS
FOR SAMPLE BOX BOOKLET
AND PROOFS FREE. Eureka
Chemical & Manufacturing Company
Misunderstanding Chehtisis, La Crosse,
Wisconsin
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
KEYSTONE NuARTz

claim, consisting of 1900 linear feet of the
Keystone lode bearing silver with surface
ground 600 feet IN width. in Lewis Mining
District, county of Lander, State OF Nevada,
and described as follows:
Us Mineral Survey No. 1882, Township %
X 45 EMDM.
identical with original location corner No l.
whence the W cor OF Township % X 46 F.,
NJ ID NJ, bears "a deg 45 min 3Sl5 feet dis
tant, Post Z of May Day Consolidated Mine
~ S $ 17lD bear S36 deg 03 min E OH IT. dis
tant, location point where notice is posted
bears "A deg 5s min w 1914 it. distant.
Thence n y deg 70 min 600 IT. to Post 2,
whence cor No. of original location bears
n % deg 20 min 81 IT, distant.
Thence n 81 deg 40 min w 1900 IT. to Post3
Thence 2s deg 20 min w 600 #. to Post 4.
whence cor No. of original location bears
\ Gl deg 40 min w - II. distant.
Thence s Gl deg 10 min e 1900 #. to Post l,
| the place of beginning Area 20 66l- 1000 acres.
Magnetic Variation II deg 30 min +.
| The posts of claim are AKA inches square
| pine posts, properly scribed, are y IL. long,
| set II to Is inches in the ground, and each
surrounded by mound OF earth and stones
about it. high.
Adjoining mine the Postal, next nearest
mine MAY Day Consolidated above men,
| toned, owned by w. K. Dean, aforesaid
| Record of the location of this mine Is
made in the office of the Recorder OF Lander
county, at Austin, in the county and State
| aforesaid.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion of said Keystone Quartz claim, mine
or surface ground are required TO file their ad.
verse claims with the Register of the United
States Land Office at Carson City, in the
County OF Ornsby State OF Nevada, during
the sixty days period OF publication hereof,
or they will be barred by virtue of the
provisions OF the Statute.
o. II. GALLUP, Register.
1t is hereby ordered that the foregoing No,
lice OF Application for Patent be published
for the period OF ten consecutive weeks In
the CENTRAL kEvADAN, a weekly newspaper
! published at Battle Mountain, Nevada.
o. IL. GALLUP, Register
, December 81 '96, r.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
New Agency worlds Poultry Cure

We have taken the agency for the
Worlds Celebrated Poultry Cure.
Knowing that most of poultry in this
country require health restorer. we
have succeeded in getting the agency
of the above medicine, to be mixed
with feed, which divests poultry of
disease and vermin and causes them to
furnisd fresh eggs constantly. Try it,
aad have fresh eggs and some of that
delicious Rex ham that we have the
exclusive agency for.
Blossom 81 Blossom
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
omes Of TnE PIONEER pnEss CO. G. W. HonsIon. sapl

Office of THE PIONEER PRESS CO.. c. W. HonNok, supt
St. Paul Mimi, Sept z, a.
Eureka Chemical II Mfg Co., La Crosse Wis.
SmsI
Two years have smoked fifteen to twenty cigars regularly every day M
whole affected until physician told must give
socaed kee-
ley Cnre other remedies but without
until accidentally CuRO Three weeks
commenced using preparation and to-day consider myself completely
horrible craving for tobacco which
every nsetsrate smoker lily appreciates has completely left me- consider
''BArC-CCRO' wonderful ard fully recommend
Yours 7ey rulT Z. '" HobN"k
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
RATES OF ADvERTIsHNG.

ono Square item lires) First Insertion. .so 90
zach Subsequent Insertion. .......,....... DO
o,ders for Subscription. Advertising and Job
Work will receive prompt attention.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
yaaiicious Advertising

CREATES many a new business:
ENLARGEs many An old business;
PRESERVES many large business,
RENlNES many dull business;
REsCuEs many lost business;
SAVES many "A falling business;
SECURES success In any business.
To advertise judiciously," use
the columns OF the NEvADAE. II
circulates extensively throughout
Lander and adjoining counties, be-
sides all over the Coast.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
No. eiS.
APPLICATION Fer A PATENT.

NJ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT W.
~ f. Dean, through his Attorney In fact,
ID. J. Bousiield. whose Z. o. address is Dean
Lander county, Nevada, has this day filed
his application for patent TO the
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23
NOTICE To wnou ,r MAY coScrnS

-
We, having purchased the Nc
Beth band Of horses, branded thus
~ do hereby authorize all parties
A having in their possession or
claiming any Of said horses to bring
them to the undersigned and prove
title to the same and also have
item vented.
Blossom & Blossom,
Battle Mountain New
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1897-12-23

One Year INSTRUMENTATION. 20 w
six Months. s......,.......... Nv
Invariably in advance.)
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-28
faontHth \ JOURNAL FAKE
sensa tensi story About the ettx of
rotumhta Tsithu.s~rspu

TIE New YORK Journal ~ December -
contains a Fsusa rtSa bic story coa~~rr{,,.
ffe steam nip cry ~ Colombia ah.t1s
"atr1 "A great dsai has heon sa44 ~, rYfs
'sea to her entering sae sesr.ieSt ~
~haei rs sSsnget hassne~, A marked ~.s,x
* thc Journals refaort was Yesterday =
0e.Vrd hy ! a Saseau fron the %ew
tnrE ofSee - the %orthera paeIe.- ystt~
cSi'F1ueats uree ts% way K}as7A!ke t~f,r-
aaat'on "a band - "a New York a. ~
ssde ~ mark ihat ne reports printed y,
eota tNe Warii as tAe Journal ara "a.
generally credited The x-erv tAss A.
p@aFei Ia tae fearasi'x issue ~ .ha Ssts
asm~a stated sAAt tne CIV 90 r,.,F,, hts
Rad left hsr tocs fos seattle: bat thar IT,
ctiea;aity she wss engaged fn a silAustsr-
f1g expedition ara thas sire wnnsA ts,s
= large sHuo9rlt &c arms arn~u-ttBer n~a
saprstss IN Cuba for ,ae use % che natYta.
army.
TIE Tsssea axslgne. Ger tAe side tsxs,.
- CWnas waters was ne failure az sea
Nicaf.Se sxr@ssitfa- TIE announce u,e~.
as fre@l% s-s5te that san passengers was.ld
80 81 TIE CITY - Columbia ard ths ia.
t9ves 9. TIA Itinerary. wssh liberal cen
ssensx gnon -. delights % TIRE voyage
sDG TIRE prompt delivery 81 rssss-gsrs s.
,tssae fcg s. early start ep tse yukon xer.
freely rasd. IN Tire snasuac~sxsass Of her
sailing. TIE Journal saTs thA. ths rar>-
her 80 r2E<snssrs was gradually r~sfs,~~s
Aa3 'ass When tAe vessel really sfA sim
her iiass tgsgn tEs os9 pe1iasca pas. IA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-28

New York there we're hu. twenty-five pas
serxsrs seventeen OF whom Eere women.
started OF the long journey from the
mouth Of the Hudson 20 the mouth OF tas
yukon, % 90 miles away.
The suggestion that The City OF Column
hsa was engaged In ilibustertnz found Us
origin In the fact that her forward aatches
were open when she cleared for Monte
vsdeo ard that she dropped her anchor
on Sandy Hook and remained there all
night, instead OF proceeding at once south.
Then the possibility OF . newspaper fake
of the most yirulent description appears
IN the confession that the Journal re-
porter was unable TO learn the amount OF
ammunition or the number OF stands OF
arms that were placed aboard OF the
steamship. nor was n possible for him
20 ascertain the names OF possible tug
boats that might have visited her during
the night A great deal Of Importance
Is attached 20 the Statement. that the cap
tain Of the City az Columbia. Ezekiah -
Baker. was At one time In command OF
the steamship e Cid. afterwards re-
named the Ntc.heroy. which was sold to
the Brazilian government during the last
revolution. The first and second officers
and the chief steward OF the City OF CO.
lumbia occupied the same positions with
Can't Baker on the Nictheroy. and the
Journal insists that that fact establishes
that they are close IN the captains con-
ndence and that color IL lent 10 the be-
lief that the mission OF the City OF Co
Iumbla in confidential one. The belief
Is prevalent In shipping circles in New
York that the steamship went direct to
Montevfdeo and that she will be reported
from there without any mention being
made OF having touched at any Cuban
port. or. N fact. having pursued anything
but direct course, as was proposed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-28
NOVEL; Is MYsTIFIED.
DOCS Not Understand q Receivershlp
for the C0mpapies

NEW YORK. Dec 27-Thomas & Ma.
well. OF Boston. who fs in this CITY ,o,t-h.
expressed himself as COMPLETELY n,vstt9es
as 20 the reason for the assignment He
Nrst received the news Of the appoIn.rer,
OF receiver In Boston on Sunday The q g
patch ne received gave no reason for the
receivership. The Eastern officials Of .he
two companies can only surulise that soma
local disturbance that the local manage
ment felt itself unable 10 deal p.sb
prompted the application for a receiver
ship. Mr.. Newell sasd:
The telegrsphic report received TODAY
fsom Por, Townsend is incomprehensibIs
some official complication mast have
arisen In the absence Of the company's
rnsnc'al agent who was IN the East. and
Is now IN san Francisco, en- route 10 AL
aSks, - which the Eastern Office knows
nothing What ] have received from Por,
townsend - That the managers in charge
during Fred Noweiis absence snplied IN
United States District judge Charles :
Johnson 10 appoint = receiver In order 10
sfotert ne proper:;es until the Eastern Of
therefore appointed r, r. CaSseu auditor
OF the com ra0ieS- receiver FOR both The
financial operations Of both companies are
CoNduCfei through The Eastern Office. and
at drafts have hera ualt u~orrnsIv m -
date. ! am advised from Boston TODAY that
al demands coming 20 that Office will be
promptly mot.
TIE Novel; COMPANY was incorpcratef
" l&l and the Berners BAY Comnanv IN
1894 under tNc avs - Maine NarrInelt-
tac home Offices are az Portland Me nu:
TIE financial manager. nv son. has his ~
tCe n Boston. ! myself hes .des Re =
president % both companies. own a major
ttV q the sock - both companies and me
oiher stet kholders are among the solid men
- the Eastern states Not a share hsS
ever been offered 10 re ruh,s- ana re
naen who ovr she stock are not nsyrrfnz -
for sale. but holding u "a ar lnves ment."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-28
HOUND FOR COPPER RIVER.
Company to Build n Town mt Head
of NAVIGATION.

Five men, repr senting the Copper
River. Alaska. Gold Mining & Improve
ment Company. left Denver a week ago
VIA the Union Pacific railway for Seattle.
Whence they VIII embark for the mouth
Of Copper river and thence I'D that
stream to the head Of navigation. At
this point they will begin preparations
for extensive operations I'm mining and
all either purposes of The company, in
cinding the establishment of ,ransnorts-
t'on lines. townsltes and depots OF sup
ply.
This company Was organized under the
laws OF Colorado and Alaska November
. last. and capitalized for 500 oa. and
its plans have met with so much favor
that, according 10 the Denver Repub-
Hcan. II has been rendered all the money
needed 10 carry out all departments OF
Us work The enterprise originated
with r. r. Parsons. who has been con-
necied with various papers on the Coast
a few months ago. while at Juneau In
the capacity OF correspondent, Mr. Par
sons VAS shown some specimens Of ore
which had been brought from the Con-
per river region Hd which assayed
5000 In gold and copper 20 the ton. He
sained from the Indians considerable In
formation concerning tho greaa riches
upon The hradwaters OF the stream and
a. l.
Ratons confirmed he most extrsyaeant
stories coneerniTE the wonderful dtsrav-
rt'ss or n few struggling prespectors In
t"At country Few years ago, and. thus
becoming Interested. ne set about the
ofsanizaiion Of a development, company.
With favorable results.
The headquarters 81 the company and
tHe center Of lts field of operations viii
o. a, me head Of navisation on the Cop
UT river. where town VIII be started.
10 DC known as Copper CITY Its lncs-
ZION VII be ct he foot Of Mount wran-
81 copper City Will ne only seventy
miles inland. and 90 miles sou;hxes, ~
Dawson. -
IN" company has secured rights ~
way and all necessary concessions N he
'epper river country: two tunnel si.e.
hSve been located and an asai,lor,I
'o"ns't" established on the coast M me
entrsncr 20 thc river
ne official Organization 81 the cam.
,,""f - aS follows President. A NJ
f~1f@; Woe rrraidNut ,, vsrs,,..
secretary and treasurer Van p r..
e|nfral manager s NJ Rvrr. -rrersi
sunHFt7teudent snh aes{stsr. so~~a.os,.
- Hostorf. attorney FOR ere ~o-,oa...
: large mensh ers - he hoard - A..
f-rior~ Y. n nav'S ane r " Ho~for,4
~ HFa atfer~ramed gentlemen com.
,-e we party row en route 'n~ Alaska
Nr fsFsona VIII follow ~ gsw Tevs
ard while participating ~ ne vyerk -
i1e company will employ much ~ ne
me ~ reNspsDcT correspondent can
F'fn.rE NE section ~ The country Witch
- has adopted
The company VIII teYa'. tha wir,Ar .,
thF esta hishussut % their f-arSr.,-.s =
Ven Hnes and facilities - building hr.,ee.
cn the rev towns3tes ar8 r.oktnr a..
Fansenaents generally for ar.tva r,i-sm~
operations tn the etrfrx
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-28
HE COMMITTED HARI KARI.
Convicted Criminal Disemhowels
Himself With u RaxOr in His
Cell I'm Jail.

RENO, New Dec GA special to the
Gazette from Quincy. Cal. says: In the
county Jail here on Sunday morning at 3
O'clock one Of the most horrible tragedies
known for years occurred. Lowell Max
well had been convicted of burglary In the
first degree on two charges. one for enter
ing the express Office last October and
taking an express box out and robb!ng it
of 50. 500. The other, for entering the
WEIGH hotel. in Humbug valley. last Sep
TENDER and taking a suit OF clothes. For
the offenses Judge Mclaughlin was to
pass sentence today, the 9th.
Yesterday morning Sheriff Bradsford
gave Maxwell breakfast as usual. When
this was finished the prisoner asked per-
mission to shave himself. This he had
been accustomed to do since Incarceration.
Not suspecting any rash act, Sheriff
Bradsford gave him a mug and razor.
Maxwell said he also wanted to take a
bath and requested the sheriff to bring
more water. When the officer stepped out
after the water, the prisoner called out
to c. J. Lee and F. j. Hall, who were In
the sheriff's office In front Of the jail
proper. and said: Goodbye. boys"
When Lee stepped to the door. there
stood Maxwell In his cell with = frightful
cut across his abdomen below the navel,
and his intestines protruding. After, the
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to get rid Of this hell on earth and he
heaped curses on those who brought
about his conviction. DR.. Sonagle was
called. but after a hasty examination he
pronounced the case hopeless. In the aft
ernoon DR.. McChesney. county physician.
sewed up the intestines. but pronounced
the case hopeless. Maxwell died at HIS
p. m.
Maxwells criminal career began In 1854.
when he killed a man named Rabe in a
saloon row in Greenville. For this he
was not entirely TO blame. but he was
sent TO prison for ten years. After serv
ing six he was pardoned and conducted
himself well a few years. but again en-
tered upon criminal career.