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Evening star., 1898-05-28
Not the Old Kind.

The editor Of the Pohick Clarion had a
pair of scissors in one hand ard his fore
head in the other as he leaned over .he
pine table trying to find something to clip
from an exchange. The poetess coughed
slightly three or four times before she sue
ceeded in attracting his attention.
Il came to ask you about that little poem
of mine,'' she said.
That little poem?" he repeated, diving
into a mass of agricultural reports. 1t
was only week or ago that 1 saw that
little poem. What can have become of It.
All, here it ISL he added jubilantly, as he
pulled piece OF paper out from under a
heap of patent medicine electrotypes. II
hope you won't mind that grease spot on
it. The Office boy had more sausage than
he needed for his lunch and was going to
use this to wrap up the remainder when
I stopped him.
But aren't you going to print IT." she
inquired.
Not this summer he answered. IF
you'll walt summer or two and bring 1t
around we may be able to- But the FIRST
verse shows that 1t is altogether out Of
season. You say:
The rose leaves fall, the song birds CALL
The twilight sky's aflame.
So what care l, though friends may fly;
Sweet summer times the same
THAT last line Doesn't trot In harness
with fact. AS rule, summer times are
SO much alike you can't tell one from
other. But this summer is going to be
Evening star., 1898-05-28
ARC LIGHTS IN THE PYRAMIDS
Tomb of the PharaOhs to BE IlIumin.
ated by Electricity.
From the Philadelphia Record

oeeu W ElcctrAc1ty.
From the Philadelphia Record
The ancient institutions of Egypt are
rapidly giving way to the new order of
things. For centuries old methods of
transportation have been in vogue un-
affected by the rapid strf6es in other parts
OF the globe. the camel being the only
means of conveyance of freight and pas
sengers. and crude agricultural implements
OF Biblical times have only recently been
laid aside for newer machines Idle water
rails have been recently made to turn mill
wheels. and where no falls existed the
Niles waters are being impounded for
power purposes as well as for irrigation.
Inere are immense stretches Of country,
until recently unproductive now covered
with cotton plantations. and their product
mas become of the greatest Importance 10
Egypt. English capital is now building q
great storage reservoir near Assouan in
the Upper Nile region. in which will be
caught the water of the river during the
freshet season, to be released in the dry
s,mes. Inis VIII Feed a great irrigation
vast stretches Of desert land and what
was once barren waste of sand will be
transformed into blooming plantations
growing wheat and cotton. Thus win be
restored to the ancient country its old
Of Europe"
The latest and not the least novel Of
these innovations Is the illumination Of
the pyramids by electric light Already
the trolley car has invaded the ancient
precincts, and 1t is possible to ride to these
old structures from several points by cleo
tric vehicles Wires will soon be laid from
the Assouan cataract, where q modern
power plant will be constructed. to the
pyramids. and the interior rooms and pas-
sageways as well az the exterior will be
ablaze with electric light. Many rimid per-
sons have heretofore been deferred from
making this trip because OF the gloomy
interior. The tour was formerly made with
the assistance OF several natives, who acted
a. guides and torch-bearers, their aaming
lights serving only to enhance the darE-
ness OF the passageways.
Evening star., 1898-05-28
A Moment of Distress,

The base ball enthusiast was talking with
his broker. The various developments In
current affairs, including sports, had come
in for share of consideration. Suddenly
the ticker began to sound. After consult
ing it, the broker remarked:
well, we'd better get down to business" :"
Then he took out a pencil and wrote:
10000"
Great Scott.'' exclaimed his patron.
THAT can't be right"
Yes"
1T is the latest news?'
"The very latest. tn probably go the
other way in a short time. though
Yes. That's what we've been thinking
all along"
The broker proceed to place dollar
mark before the L.
What are you doing that for?'
Just force OF habit. Ten thousand dol
lars. That's what you stand to lose IL the
stock doesn't turn around and go the other
way"
The other heaved q sigh of relief.
You don't know what a needless shock
you gave me- he exclaimed. 1 thought you
were marking down the score of the home
team in the fifth inningr
Evening star., 1898-05-28
An Aversion.


L like to go a-visitin' an see my friends
an kin,
An find out what their doin' an jes' how
their health has been.
L like to have the folks come round a.
callin' my way. too.
A-shakin one another's hands and sayin'
''howdy do
But when 1t comes to leavin', ef It warn't
fur my pride
An fear O. bein' impolite I'd go some
place an hide.
Cause there's so many people thatn go
ahead an try
Tc make things melancholy when they
come to say goodbye"
This earth amt such a big one. Keep a.
movin' as they Will.
Its dwellers kin be sociabe an well ac-
quainted still.
But from the way some OF 'em sghs at
partin', in their pain.
You'd think that locomotives was invented
all in vain.
L rather have the feelin'. when somebody
starts away,
That It's jes to make arrangements fur
another happy day.
An time fur them as makes the most Of
it will swiftly fly.
SO scarcely see the use of even mention
in goodbye"
Evening star., 1898-05-28

Written for The Evening Star.
Opttmiam.
There's word Of gentle meaning.
''Afterwhile."
It's the sesame Of dreaming.
''Afterwhile."
When our fortunes halt and vary.
It's the watchword of the fairy,
From hopes sweet vocabulary.
''Afterwhile."
We will hear no sounds OF battle,
'Afterwhile"
We will miss the cannon's rattle.
''Afterwhile."
Men will put away the saber
And together they will labor
Each to help a helping neighbor,
"Afterwhile''
This old earth will cease it's sorrow.
''Afterwh hile."
There will dawn a peaceful morrow.
''Afterwhile."
When all grief is but tradition.
Giving Ctis its rightful mission).
Contrast to life's blest condition,
''Afterwhile.'
Evening star., 1898-05-28
She Had . Reason.

From the New York Weekly.
Mrs. Sharptongue-"D'ye mean { say
you've been married ten years, an never
hso a quarrel with y'r husband?"
Fair Strar ger-"That is true, madam"
And ye always let him have the last
word?"
Yes. madam; 1 wouldn't for the world
do anything to lessen my husbands love
for me. He might get careless"
Careless? ?"
"Yes. We are jugglers by profession.
and at two performances every day i stand
against board while he throws the
knives"
Evening star., 1898-05-28

The Right Rev. DIR. Kinnion, bishop Of
Bath and Wells. is making no end of tax
In churchly England, making his episcopal
visits In his diocese on a bicycle, and he
has announced that he intends to continue
to do SO. He wears his CATERS and apron
and black coat, but instead of his sugar
loaf hat he uses a soft black cap.
Evening star., 1898-05-28

hydrant. and the haby who was born with
full set Of second teeth? Not one OF 'em
made his appearance yet and little or no
hope that any of 'em will be heard from
1 m sorry: it's a nice piece of poetry and
Ia like to see IL I'm type. But when YOU
say anything about sweet summer time be-
ing always the same. you arouse false
hopes The old standbys may come back
again, but not this summer"
And as the visitor turned to leave he
seated himself at the desk brushed the
pile OF exchanges on the floor. and went to
work on article which started:
AS exclusively predicted in the Clarion
the sun rose this morning over a strange
scene in the Caribbean sea-
Evening star., 1898-05-28

School teacher-"Now. Willie Higgins.
you nay tell me what Commodore Dewey
did on the first OF May, 1895"
Willie-''He did the Spaniards, ma'am." -
Harper's Bazar.
Evening star., 1898-05-28
Prince Henry of ..The Mailed Fist.

Prince Henry. ''the mailed fist seems
to have made most favorable impression
on the Engiishmen in Hong Kong He is
described as big, handsome, hearty and
good-natured chap, a fine athlete and a.
strong man at the bottls. His explanation
OF the mailed fist" speech is that at that
row famous dinner the speeches came very
late In the evening. after much wine had
bean drunk Since that time he has stead
fastly refused to make speeches OF any
kind.
Evening star., 1898-05-28
The COntradfctiOnaI Instinct.

The ContrndfctfOnaI Instinct.
There was a look Of great disappointment
on the face of the boy who was coming
out OF the front gate. His brother. slightly
younger. but with a very aggressive and
tenacious disposition, was conspicuousy
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
H A JURY

The following were excused from Grand
Jury duty Thursday: Joe Trevelli, II. A.
Knight. M. Antoniazzi, d. Falconer, Thos.
Dixon and G.. Morgantini.
This leaves the present Grand Jury ~
follows: John Hancock, ST., foreman,
Herbert Jewell, John Hovenden, George
Buchanan, james Lucey. ST.; James
White, d. Nathan, James Jury. F. ].
Bremenksmpf, ]. II. Shoemaker, N. Bar
low, George Gavin, Matt Hoey. M. G.. Eos
ter, Ed. Mccormack, @. A. Fletcher and
Thomas Summersll.
Aside from the usual investigation OF
county affairs. the Grand Jury viii have
but little to do. The case OF the State vs..
Barney Brsdburn, charged with assault
with intent to kill Thomas Ksney at Pail.
SADIE last Summer. ia the only criminal case
expected to be brought up for lie attention
Lster-The grand jury examined into
the charge against Bradburn Friday fore
noon and ignored the bill. On motion OF
District Attorney Breen, the Court then
made an order holding Brsdburn TO ap-
pear before another grand jury, and fixed
his bail ct $500.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

The Gregovich-P Powell contest for the
office Of Assessor Of Eureka county has
been in progress before Judge Fitzgerald
in the District Court since last Thursday
morning. So far the attorneys and court
have confined themselves 10 a recount Of
the ballots. As the count proceeds, coun-
sci for the respective parties object 70 the
allowance Of votes inimical 10 the interest
OF their clients whenever the most careful
compliance with the provisions Of the
Australian ballot law have not been
followed.
In the count Of Eureka precinct, No. 1,
q hundred and fifteen votes for GREGG
vich are undisputed, and sixty.six votes are
disputed. Eighty-two for Powell are IN
disputed and ffty-two are disputed. This
leaves a majority Of ihir.y-three undis-
puted ballots for Gregovich in the town
precinct. with sixty-six disputed votes for
the Court to rule upon, and ffty-two votes
for Powell, disputed by plaintiff, for the
Court TO rule upon.
In the matter Of the Ruby Hill precinct,
eighteen votes for Gregovich are undis-
pused aud six disputed; twenty for Pow
ell are un1isputed. and seven disputed.
The principal point in the contest
will be in the allowance or rejection
Of the vote cast at Garrison mine precinct,
where il Is claimed By Gregovich that thu
location Of the voting booth was irregular
and contrary to the requirements Of th,
election laws.
The case was still going on when tn,
SENTINEL went to press.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
RUBY HILL JOrS.

Quite . number OF "Hillers" we're down
TO the melodrams last Saturday night.
The Ruby Hill M. E. 8. 8. intend hAv-
Ing q Christmas Tree on the evening Of
December %.
Mrs. Herbert Jewell returned TO her
home in Pine valley last Friday. after an
extended visit to her mother.
A large amount OF ore 10 being shipped
from the Eureka Con. mine at the present
time. Some Of the boys o have pretty
good "pitohes."
The Hooper brothers have quit work 81
the Williamsburg and gone 10 the Jackson
mine. +. Wittenberg and son have taken
Q lease Of to Williamsburg and have
started to work there.
The Star Band Is making great prepars-
lions for their masquerade ball; they have
some fine lev dance music and are hard Of
work pracsicing. and at the rate the tickets
are selling there will be . large attendance
al the ball.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
Holiday Goods.

Very many people. when making holiday
presents wish to give something that will
be useful as we'll as ornamental. Such
articles can be found at Il. A. McKim's;
call and see what be has. You will find
some nice fur robes; a nice line Of gentle.
mems wearing apparel. such as fine under
wear, cashmere hose, neat and nobby neck.
wear, nice linen hsndkerchiefs, silk muf-
iers, etc. And for the ladies, many fancy
articles, such as sofa cushions, cushion
covers. pretty silk cushions, and very
many nice things suitable for presents to
the ladies. Don't forget that shoes and
slippers are always suitable and very 40
ceptable presents for everybody.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

II will be remembered that during the
month OF October. extensive preparations
we're being mady for the erection Of 8 large
water.jacket smelling plant at the Whelsn-
Doughsrty mines 81 Copper Basin, located
near the eastern edge Of this county. The
mines were said 70 have been sold 10 .
California company. and active develop
ment work was expected 10 be in progress
before now. A Misunderstanding 10 re.
ported 10 have recently occurred, and M.
J. Donovan. superintendent for the Cali
fornis people 10 now having all the i'm
provemenss and machinery torn down and
removed 10 the Hay Ranch on the Z. q
P. Railroad In Pine valley. The cause Of
disruption between the old owners and the
California company 10 not known. II 10
regrettable. ss IL has been expected that
the investment Of capital In the property
would open mp some very valuable ground
and be an inducement to other companies
to take hold Of and. ~develope other prom
icing copper mines In the northern end Of
the county.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
DEATH OF OLD EUREKANs.

Sam Baliich died 81 Butte City. Montana,
December 1st. He was among the irst 10
settle 10 Eureka, and during the lively
times was interested In the old Corner
Chop Stand" in the rear Of Charley Lsu-
tenschlager's saloon. He left here several
years ago and has since been located 81
Butte City. He WAS . native OF Austria
and about 50 years Of age. He 10 reported
to have two brothers living In San Fran
CISCO.
George Reynolds died In Eureka on De-
cember 9th. after an illness Of about two
weeks. He was taken down with an acute
attack Of bronchitis, but the immediate
cause Of death was due TO paralysis. He
had resided in Eureka since the early '70s;
he was ons Of the drivers on the stage line
between Eureka and Austin in 1871. He
was Q native Of Beverly, Mass, and aged
nearly GO years.
Mrs. Ann E. Zottman died ~ her home
In Eureka Tuesday morning. A general
breaking down seems 10 have been the
cause Of her death. She Was able 10 be
around the day before, but met with .
painful accident during the afternoon Of
Monday. which may have accelerated the
end. As she was walking into Q woodshed
her head came in contact with . project
ing beam, the suddeness and severity Of
the shock throwing her to the ground. but
she was able to arise and 60 into the
house. DR.. Samuels believes that death
was due TO hemorrhage Of the brain. She
was one Of Eureka's oldest residents.
Two SOM and three daughters survive her.
She was q native Of Vermont and &c years
Of age. The funeral took place from the
Episcopal Church Wednesday afternoon.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

Doctor T. W. Huntington. for the last
sixteen years physician and surgeon in
charge Of the Southern Pacific Railroad
Hospital ct Sacramento. has accepted the
position Of Professor Of Clinical Surgery
ct the Medical Department at the Univer-
sity Of California In the place Of DIR. Rob-
ert Mclean, who Ia in poor health. DR..
Huntington WAS a resident for q number
Of years in Eureka and Elko. where he
earned the professional reputation which
led to his appointment by the railroad
company.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
Wedding Announcement.

District Attorney E. O. Nsgle. will
lead 10 the altar about Christmas time,
Miss Blanche A. Atherton, who has ten.
dered her resignation as teacher Of the
Grammar department Of the Gsrdnerville
public school. The couple will at once
leave for Baker City. Oregon, where they
will reside In the future. They will both
leave In Douglas county hosts Of friends
and we'll wishers. among which the Record
may be numbered.-Gsrdnerville Record,
December IS.
Miss Atherton spent . couple OF years
here 9 short time ago as q teacher in our
public school. She is one Of Nevada's own
girls, her family being old residents OF
Carson City. Mr.. Maggie deserves to be
heartily congratulated for having won .
most estimable young lady. By her en-
gsging tanner and pleasing disposition she
made . large number Of warm friends
during her residence in Eureka, who take
pleasure in wishing for her all the hsppi.
ness life holds.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

Encouraged by the success Of their first
production last Saturday evening. the Eu-
reka Dramatic Company 10 now making
preparations to present "Tony. the Con-
vics." at Elko. Winnemuccs, Reno. Carson.
and possibly Virginia City and wadsworth.
The management Ia now writing to these
various places for information relative to
terms. etc. II arrangements can be salts
factorily made they will start from here
about the 26th instant.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
Active Operations stopped.

Messrs. Smith q Jackson, who have
been working the Homestake and Rocco
mines In the Swansea Canyon, near HAM
ilton. have laid of nine men, but Will
continue 70 work six during the Winter
prospecting the mines. The last shipments
for The season Was made this week.
At the McEllin mine, another rich lead
producer just this side Of Hamilton, all
hands have been laid of except 9 few who
are sinking the shaft on contract.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

Senator Stewart introduced bills In the
Senate last Thursday granting 1900. 900
acres OF land In Nevada 10 the State for
irrigation claims. reserving lands In Hum
bolds county for reservoir purposes. and
appropriasing $3.50, 600 for constructing
Reservoirs and bitches along the Hum
bsldt river.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

Sum OF money submitted for ap-
portionment as per report Of County
Treasurer now on file in my office,
N,612.64. Respectfully,
PETER BREEN,
County Supt. of Public Schools.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

Trenmore Coffin. the prominent Carson
attorney, has been here since Tuesday
taking points In the Gregovich-Powell
election contest for possible use In the
G~ubernatorisi contest il IL is brought.
Mr.. Coffin represents the Republicans. and
has been making a tour Of the principal
towns in the State seeking information re-
garding election irregularities.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
Married az

The DeLamar Lode OF Tuesday, Dec. o.
has the following notice Of the marriage Oh
Mrs. Nellie Stratus. daughter Of Sol Triple
Of Ruby Hill L. A. Dees and Mrs. Nellie
strsus we're united in marriage yesterday
Dec. 9th 81 1850 O'Clock 81 ths Catholic
Church By Father Kennedy,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
Lambert's Specials.

To arrive q. Lambert's to-day, by OK.
press, from SWANS celebrated San Fran
Disco bakery. fresh bread. mince pies. cof.
fee cake, French rolls. etc., and they Will
continue to arrive by every Saturdays
train. Also, dressed poultry, cranbsrries'
celery and fresh vegetables.
California Flour. for Cash, 80 90 per 100
pounds, q Lambsrt's.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17
Fine Candies.

A very desirable Christmas present can
be had by sending fifty cents and postage
10 A. B. Mannheim, Reno. New, for . pound
box Of his French Home Candies or Glazed
Fruit. 0
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

The Christmas tree exercises OF the Pros.
pect school, under the direction Of Miss
Tessa Moriarty. will be held 81 the Dia.
mond mine boarding house on Thursday
evening, December "a. A general invita-.
ton 10 extended TO the public.
The following programme will be rem.
Iaxa1.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

OFFICE OF
COUNTY SUPT. PUBLIC Schools, !
EUREKA, December Ia. 1898.

10 the Auditor, Treasurer and
School Trustees of the county of Eu-
reka, Nev.-Gentlemen: 1 have the
honor to submit the following appor-
tlonment of State school moneys for
the county of Eureka, New, as fol-
lows, 10 wit:
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-17

CORRESPONDENTS Fourth National Bank, New York City; The
Croker Woolworth National Bank, San Francisco; Knauth, Nacnoo q Aunne'
New York CITY: Mccormick & Co., Salt Lake City. iy1.t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-18
TREAsuRER'S NEW DUTIES.
Lately Enacted Law Makes Him Super
visor of Assessments.

|
visor of Assessments.
| The revision of the revenue law
made by the state general assembly
in special session year ago is to
effect the county treasurers who 60
| law Treasurer-elect Cox is to be eN-
Oflicio supervisor of the assessments
of the county. The new law provides
that in counties of less than 125, 900
| inhabitants and under township or
ganiZation, such as is Rock Island.
the treasurer shall be eX-officio SUI
pervisor of assessments: that the
county board shall provide him with
n suitable office, in which he shall
keep the assessment books, where all
who wish may inspect them. 1t pro-
vides that he shall keep the office open
from 9 O'Clock in the morning until D
o'clock in the afternoon, every day
except Sundays and legal holidays.
He can appoint his necessary depu-
ties and clerks by and with the con-
sent of the county board. The COM
pensatiOn of the deputies and clerks
is to he paid by the county.
On or before April l, in each year,
he is to assemble the various assess
ors of the county and give them their
instructions. The township assess
ors, supervisors and clerks, who have
acted as board of review, shall not
hereafter have the power to act as
such a board of review. The board
of review provided for in this new
act shall meet as soon after the act
takes effect as possible. and not later
than the second Monday in July, and
shall enter at once upon the dis
CHARGE of its duties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-18
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr.
John Oliver. of Philadelphia. was thu
subject. is narrated by him as follows
Il was in a most dreadful condition
My skin was almost yellow, eve:
sunken. tongue coated, pain contin.
ually in back and sides. no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Bitters, and to my great JOY
and surprise. the first bottle made q
decided improvement. l continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
a well man. l know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave of an
other victim No one should fail to
try them. Only 50 cents per bottle
at Hartz Il Ullemever's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-18


sliPshOd manner, and even more,
believe. serve Postum in such 4 way
that it is tasteless and unpalatable.
Everyone who has at any time had Il
genuine cup of well made Postum,
likes it, and You may depend upon it,
that any one who says they do not like
Postum, has never really had a good
cup of it. The whole secret is in the
boiling. 1t must be boiled long
enough to bring out the flavor.
Il suffered terribly with dull head
aches, before l took TO drinking
Postum instead of coffee, but these
have all gone for two years or more.
l could give you quite a list of friends
who are regular users of Postum Food
Coffee, and you may depend upon it
they have been greatly benefited by the
chanUa :;