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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03
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Ii in q conservative estimate that nine.
tenths Of the silver literature, or per-
hsps the ideas upon witch such liters-
ture has been based, since the bimetailic
contest was commenced was furnished
by the press Of Nevsda. The first silver
article was published in the Eureks
SENTINEL, we believe, some time IN 1879.
in which was predicted. unless the ACT OF
1873 was repealed. almost precisely the
condition Of things which would exist in
Nevada and other silver producing States
ct the present time. and which have ex.
listed during the last decade OF years.
No old Nevsds editor can fail TO recog-
nize in the latter day bimetallic publics-
tions and speeches. ideas and arguments,
which be and his editorial contempora-
ries had NOT worn t~hresdbare in the later
seventies and early eighties. Nevada
journalists took the lead and sounded
the alarm, in the issue which IL, and
which will be the paramount one IN ma
tionsl politics until the question is set
tied for all time by the election Of Will
lam Jennings Bryan in 1863. Nevada
single-handed commenced the war TWEEN.
ty-five years ago. which will be success
fully terminated with the advent OF the
coming century.-Reno Journal.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

A treaty Of peace 10 now being drafted.
The Spanish Commissioners said last
Monday that while throughout the con.
troversy Spain had the stronger argu-
msnt, nevertheless, to prevent further
efusion Of blood she yielded to the harsh
terms Of the United States Government.
The treaty comedies the Independents
Of Cuba. and cedes TO- the United States
Porto Rico and the Philippines. includ-
ing the Sulu islands. The United States
In return is 10 pay Spain SEQ, 00O. 900.
The question Of the debt of Cuba il
YET unsettled.
II is said the United States will also
buy the Caroline islands.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03
VOTING MACHINES.

The voting machine does not seem to
be . success yet. il the opinion OF the
Rochester Union and Advertiser is iussi-
fed. Il tells Of the msnner in which the
Rochester machines have worked aud
shows that the ballot is not an absolute
Iy secret one when the machines are used.
II says:
As to ell voting machines. the first OBJ
lection raised against them is uncertain
ty. No man casting 9 vote by them can
be certain that the vote will be correctly
cast, or, for that matter. cast ct all, and
il cast, whether il will be correctly
counted. Another objection to this par.
ticulsr (the Rochester, machine is that
by ID . secret ballot is impossible. The
voter is separated from the crowd in the
booth by . curtain OF thin cloth Of some
kind, which rises only high enough to
screen him and the machine from view.
He enters and pulls the crank ct the top
TO vote one of the tickets. The crowd
hears him pull the crank and knows that
at that particular moment be has voted
and for . straight ticket. This destroys
secrecy, because the voter. for reasons,
may not desire it TO be known that be
voted a straight ticket of any kind. One
reason may be that be has promised TO
split and to vote for candidates on sew
ersl tickets. Then, if he splits. the crowd
hears his movement Of the splitting
cranks and know that be is splitting.
whereas be may have promised to vote .
straight ticket, and the noise OF splitting
destroys secrecy and besrsys him.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

Miss Laura Smith, Q professor at the
University Of Nevada 10 heiress to an i'm
mense fortune. A firm Of English solicit
tors has written to her 10 the effect that
she Is one Of the sixteen heirs who are en-
titled to An estate worth $4,000. 900. now
In course Of administration under the d.
rection Of the English Court Of Chancery.
Miss Smiths share will be nearly 8 1,o0O.-
900.
Miss Laura Smith IL . comely and
charming girl. az years old. She grad
uated with the class Of 90 and al ono OBJ
tanned . position among the faculty. She
Is now . quiet worker in the literary de-
partment and breads the notoriety which
she fears will accompany her sudden
wealth.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03
gonaut.

Hetty Green has lent the city Of New
York s 1000, 900 ct two per cent for
three months. Comptroller Coler dis
covered one day that be WAS in need OF
ready money, and he looked about and
decided to ask Hetty Green for the loan
Of . million dollars, which was arranged
for very quickly through Mrs. Green's
representatives. The amount was placed
to the credit Of the city of New York ct
the National Chemical Bank. in which
Mrs. Green is the largest s~tockholder.
The city pays 800, 900 for the use Of the
million for three months.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

We should like to see this question OF
woman suffrage submitted to q test vote
Of the women Of Nevada State. This
editor favors equal suffrage because he
believes women are justly entitled to
participate in government and are as well
qualified to exercise the right Of fran
chise as their brothers. But do they
want it? Because you now and then
see q pompous old hen on the fence flap
ping her wings and vsinly trying to crow
il is no sign that all the feminine birds
Of that feather are ambitious to usurp
such functions Of roosterdom.-Elko Ar.
popaut,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

The World-H Herald reports that not so
many cattle persisted in the recent Ne
brasks blizzard % was 81 6rst feared.
The weather had been so warm that the
range men had not drawn 10 their stock
% ell, 10 that the storm struck the ami.
mails, almost without . premonition.
However. they were in good condition
and most of them weathered it. But il
was harder on the sheep and . good many
persisted through punching and smoth-
eripR.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03
The Virginia report has On editorial

The Virginia report has On editorial
oaptioned. "As Others See U.s." We
would be pleased If Brother Considine
would follow il up with an article headed
"As We See Ourselves" Let our youth.
full friend hold mp the political mirror OF
Nevada and trace therefrom its refieo-
tions, with his mastsrful hand, and he
would produce picture upon picture
which would insure the attention II not
the admiration Of the entire civilized
world. Reno Journal.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

The storm that has been sweeping the
north Atlantic coast must have been .
shore-shsker. lure enough, says the Salt
Lake Tribune. Many . craft went down;
many . soul was borne away on the
breath Of the gale. The awful severity
OF the storm can be estimated by the
number who died on the streets of the
Eastern cities from exposure, and from
the fact that all traffic in New York's
principal streets was suspended. OF
course, such ships as could outride the
gale. as they anne limping into port.
brought fresh evidence Of how pitiless
was the wind outside. 1t seemed, how
ever, to be particularly . coast storm,
not extending very far out to ses. It's
chiefest fury seemed to be upon the coast
between Portland and Philadelphia. with
Massachusetts, in its vortex. We do not.
after all, know much about storms in the
West.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03
Under Indictment at seventy.

An unusual case has been brought be
fore the Grand Jury Of White Pine county.
II Is o brother against another, both
men being nearly 70 years old. Both Pat
and Thomas Freehill brand their cattle
with she at. F." brand, the former on
the right shoulder and the latter on the
left. Tom claimed them ell. and some
weeks ago attempted to mark seventeen
head. Pat heard Of ii in time to stop the
deal and filed charges against his brother.
The jury brought In sn Indictment against
the accused for grand larceny. he plead.
I'd net suiltS.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

II appears that the principle Of gov
eminent ownership Of railways 10 making
Roadway. General James Longstrset,
commissioner Of railroads, in his annual
report. recommends the government CON.
struction and operation Of . first class
double-track railroad from Kansas City
10 San Diego, Cal.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

The fierce Soudan campaign was con-
Quoted for two and . half years at . cost
Of only sl2. 900. 900. With England
swindling the government is not . part
of warfare. In the prospective Anglo
Saxon alliance there will be many oppor-
tunitiss for exchanges Of ideas and the
nausssnsst Of wuss will b one Of them.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03
Natural water storage Reservoir.

The ranchers below washoe City are
taking precautions against 9 dry year In
The future. They have @ force Of thirty
men At work digging q canal between
Wsshoe Lake proper and the lower lake.
The dam ct the lower lake will be closed
as soon as the ditch Is completed and the
water will be stored until next Summer.
A head gate Is being put in at the entrance
Of the canal At the big lake. By digging
this canal the main lake can be lowered
two feet below the present level. This
makes wsshoe Lake one Of the largest
and best storage reservoirs In the State.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

About all the timbers Of the new mill OF
the Standard Con. mine are on the ground
ct Bodie. The blacksmith and boiler room
buildings will DO ready for sheathing 10 .
few days. The raising Of the frame for the
mAiu building b going On fAvosabIy.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

Congress meets next Monday. Presi-
dent McKinley's message 10 completed
and ready for delivery TO Congress. II
10 said 10 be about twice the usual length
Of such documents and contains @ 1000
words
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03
BORN.

In Newark Valley. White Pine county. Ne
vads, December /, 1898. 10 the wife Of W. II.
Smith. 3 twelve pound daughter.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-12-03

EQrGka"PaIiSalG
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
on AND AFTER MAY l., 1897.
TRAINS
For Passengers, Mails, zx.
Wm Leare Eureka GA MONDAYS.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS,
loN fAcifio sIANDAhD IlAEh
As FOLLOWS
Arrive at r.l''.'' .'..~..i'"s.
Of the Central Pacific Railroad l'I ls.,, s.'
P, s.a r,. At on. :, ,'sl',l ',. n. d., ,.,, IA
lowing day; and EAST bound
o'sloeir.r
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Law. p.,..,. ,m.
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Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
4 Hot Time.

There was hot time In Douglas City last Saturday night and the "boys" had a gay old time. A News man rounded the fellows up on Monday morning and while they were all still in the ring, some were somewhat disigured. The rewsgatherer overheard some of the ceIebrators talking over the matter. One of the parties accused the other of being full, but this Impeachment met with a prompt denial.
 Really now," said the News man to one of them, twas you real full?"
 "No, but vas happy" was the reply, and we guess he was.
 The hilarity continued until the ear ly morning, but the best of all is that there was no fighting--no swearing they just celebrated Christmas in hi' larious and picturesque manner.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
Dawson vs. AtIln.

Dawson City and the surrounding country has been the center of mining operations for the past two seasons, and while there will be steady march into that country for years, the great rush is probably gone and gone forever. The new cry is lon to Atlin," and from the most reliable sources, we have gained information that convinces us that it will be a second Klondike. The Atlin district is near by and getting there will never be very expensive, neither will many hardships be endur- ed in reaching the new fields. The stampede to this new land of gold will no doubt be great in the spring, in fact there are many starting for there now, and they will not all be eastern people for many Maskans are purposing to try their luck in digging forgold in the new Eldorado.
 The Atlin strike brings the fields much nearer to the boundary line and we hope the next may be on our side Americans have not been treated we'll by the Canadians. The officers have made it unpleasant and at times very disagreeable for them. We are proud to say that the same cannot be said of those on our side of the line.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28

long tedious task and consumed sever al hours of time. The children fared well. The Ladies Aid Society, of Ia coma, Washington, sent more than a hundred presents to the children of this city.
 The whole entertainment from be- ginning to end was a perfect success, and would be credit to any eastern city. The Christmas entertainment of 1898 in Douglas city will long be re- membered.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
A GREAT DAY AT s1TTH's.
The Douglas Island Children All Remembered By that JoviaI, Big-hearted Merchant. flow
 lie Remembered the Editors.
nenbered


 lie Remembered the Editors.
 Last week our local columns an nounced that Smith would give every boy and girl on Douglas Island a sack of candy on Christmas. We'll, he kept his word, and it was pleasing sight to see the little children march in, line up and go away with sack of nice candy. A News man visited the place to see the show. When he entered there was a Hull for few minutes, but only for a very short time. Come in," yelled Smith as he caught glimpse of some Indian children who were looking through the door window. In they came, and there were eight of them. They were lined up in the front of the store, counted and in a moment each one had a sack of candy and they marched out with a grin on their faces that reached from ear to ear. Smith has an immense trade, and man like he should have-always will have. He is one of those big-hearted fellows.
 But you will ask, "Did he remember the editor ?" Don't ask such foolish question, child; of course he did. Why, Smith sent box of choice cigars to the editors of the News on Christmas. The father, the mother,
 The sister. the brother,
 They shout and they hOller as loud as
 they can;
 The poor and the rich
 All are yelling for Smith,
 The jolly, the merry, the bully good
 man.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
SANTA CLAUS 1T CHURCH.
The Christmas Tree and Enter
 tainment a Children's Treat.
PRESENTS FROn TACOMA,

Things were pretty badly jumbled up at the church last Saturday and to one unacquainted with the manner of do- ing things in Douglas City and Tread we'll, it would have seemed next to i'm possible to hold the Christmas tree eX- ercises in the church that evening. A number of carpenters were still at work on the inside led by Contractor Boyn- ton, and the paper hangers were deco rating the ceiling while dozen good women and girls, assisted by a few of the sterner sex, were decorating the tree and otherwise getting things in shape. It was long after dark when the main room of the church was swept and put in order for the evenings use.
 The tree was about fourteen feet in height and in all respects perfection itself. It is to the kindness of Mir. An nette that the people are indebted for l it. It was illuminated by hundreds of candles and ornaments of every de- scription and was indeed a pretty sight under the glare of the powerful electric lights that hung from above. The church seats were not completed at Juneau as they should have been ac- cording to contract, and the benches from Ohman's hall were used.
 It rained all day Saturday and hard too, but here in Alaska we soon learn not to pay any attention to the rain. In the evening, however, 1t quit and about seven o'clock the peo- pie commenced to gather, and all the seats were soon taken. The number standing and those occupying seats were nearly equally divided.
 The entertainment opened with an anthem by choir, and then followed a number of songs and recitations by the little ones. There was more singing by trio and the choir, and the literary program ended with a little play i'll which Mrs. Bach acted the part of mother to Gertrude Landsberg, Alice May Bach, and May Mcbride, and Mrs. Landsberg took the part of "Biddy," an Irish servant. During the perform ance the two little girls were put to bed on the stage. Gertrude was dress ed in boys clothes and acted the part of boy. She was certainly the star of the troup. It was very nice little play, and near the close, in came old Santa Claus through the front door of the building. He was soon hid be- hind the curtain on the stage. He also took part in the play, making fine neat little speech to the children and also singing a song.
 Just prior to the arrival of old santa, Prof. Boynton made use of the tele- phone which was in the room to ascer- tain the whereabouts of the "old hoy" He was traced from far above Skaguay to Juneau on his way down to this place. During the time the telephone was used it is needless to say the eX' citement among the children was in tense.
 The distribution of presents was a
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
THE FAY CASE.
Results in Verdict of MansIaughter.


 Results in Verdict of MansIaughter.
 The second trial of the Fay murder case ended last Thursday evening be- tween eight and nine o'clock, tine jury bringing in verdict of guilty of man. slaughter. This was the second trial for this term, the first jury having disa- greed, standing eight for acquittal and four for conviction. Many who were keeping track of the trial, predicted ei- ther acquittal or disagreement. The c"se was hotly contested by both sides, both parties being determined to win. The district attorney and his able as- sistant, Mir. Daily, are certainly enti- tied to great credit for the able manner in which they conducted the prosecu' tion.
 A motion was made and argued for a new trial, but Judge Johnson prompt l., overruled it Friday afternoon. Sen tence has not yet been passed, but the punishment may be not less than one, nor more than fifteen years in the pen itentiary and fine not exceeding $500. The judge approved the verdict of the jury in very plain terms and the de- fendant will probably get a long term.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28

to establish and maintain such schools as are absolutely needed, even at the sacrifice ofan appropriation for intro ducing another herd of reindeer into Alaska.
 FEMALE PRISONERS.
 Suitable provision should Eo made for Che care of female prisoners, no separate accommodations and no ma irons being now provided.
 LIQUOR LAWS.
 The history of the present Prohibit tive Liquor Laws in Alaska has proven it to be farce and tends only to the encouragement of smuggling.
 In our opinion a high license law with proper restrictions is the most practical solution of the question. The need of such legislation is very urgent and we recommend that the matter be brought to the attention of congress.
 Respectfully submitted, J.J. c. BARBER, J. II. MCWATTERS,
 Clerk. Foreman.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF ALASKA.
FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA.

Governor-John G. Brady; private secretary, Mrs. Gertrude Knapp.
 T. s. Judge-C. s. Johnson.
 U. s. Attorney-Robert A. Friedrich. Assistant District Attorney-Alfred J. Daly.
 District Clerk--Albert D. Elliott.
 Deputy Clerk-Joseph J. Rogers U. s. Marshall. NJ. Shoup.
 Surveyor Generally. l.. Distin. Register-John W. Dudley.
 Receiver-Rosweu Shelly.
 Court Interpreter-George hostro- metinoff. , Commissioners-C. W. Futile, Sitka; John Y.Ostrander, Juneau; Fred Plus tin, Fort Wrangel; L. R. Woodward, Unalaska; Phillip Gallagher, Kodiak; John U. Smith, Dyea; W. J. Jones, Cir cle City; Chas. H. Isham, Unga:
 Deputy Marshals-W. H. McNair, Sitka; Edward S. Staley, Juneau; w. D. Grant, Fort Wrangel; Edward c. Hasey, Kadlak; Lewis L. Bowers, Unga; J. c. Blaine, Unalaska; F. M. Canton, Circle City; Josias NJ. Tanner, Dyea; John McEl- heny. Douglas City; Neil c. Vawter, St. MichaelS.
 Deputy Internal Revenue Collector W. c. Pedlar.
 Educational Agent-Sheldon Jackson Assistant Agent-William Hamilton. Supt. of Schools-W. A. Kelly.
 CUSTOMS OFFICERS.
 Collector-J. W. Ivey.
 Special Deputy-W. P. Mcbride.
 Deputy and Inspector-Wm. Mill more and c. l.. Andrews.
 Deputy Collectors-Joseph Arment, Fort Wrangel; E. M. VanSlyck, Mary Island; w. G. Thomas, Kodiak; G. w. Caton, Cooks Inlet; T. E. Holmes, Ka- riuk; J. F. Sinnot, Unga; J. P. Word, Unalaska; E. T. Hatch, St. Michaels; Chas. Smith, Circle City; John c. Ten ny, Juneau.
 Inspectors at Jnneau-Loring F.. Ad- ans, Harry Minto and John R. Auldin. Inspectors at Fort Wrangel, Edward Hofstad, S. L. Adams, Geo. J. Smith, E.. l.. Hunter, Wm. Denny.
 Inspectors Afioat-J, s, Slater, S. F. Hodges, L. H. Loyejoy, Edgar Grim,
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
CARE FOR THE INSANE,

We believe it to be the duty of the government to make provision for the suitable care of the insane. No notice has been taken of the accommodate tions made by former Grand Juries in this regard. We trust the Court will see that this matter is immediately brought to the notice of the proper de- partment.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
0F THE GRAND JURY
A Document that Was Not Writ
 ten in Diplomatic Language.
WHAT ALASKANS NEED.

To the Honorable Charles s. John son. Judge of the United States Dis trict Court, for the District of Alaska.
 We, the Grand Jury, empaneled to serve at the November 1898 term of your Honorable Court, submit here with the following statement of our proceedings and recommendations:
 During our session we have examined 37I witnesses, investigated 302 cases of which 9 were returned as not true bills and PIT were returned as true bills
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
ADDITIONAL DEPUTY U. s. MARSHALS.

ADDITIONAL DEPUTY U. s. MARSHALS.
 The need of additional Deputy U. $. Marshals in Alaska is apparent to every one outside of Washington, DC
 We urge that steps be taken imme' diatly to secure legislation providing that the U. s. Marshal shall have pow CT to appoint Deputies in a similar manner as in other states and Terri tories.
 JAIL AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
 The destruction by fire of the Court House and Jail at Juneau, makes the erection of new building exceeding ly urgent. Such structure in our judg- ment should be of brick to reduce lia- bility of loss by fire.
 We recommend strongly the erec- tion of a suitable building for court house and jail at Skaguay,t the necessity for wh ich has sometime existed.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Rev. Loyal s. Wirt, pastor. Until the new church build ing is completed, evening services will be held every Sunday in Ohman's Hall at 7:49 p. m. Sunday School meets in Odd Fellows Hall at II am. Society of Christian EndeaV- or in the same place, Thursday evenings 7:SO. Ladies League every alternate Thurs" day afternoon.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28

Co to Fox and leave your order for a tailor made suit of clothes. He has a thousand samples to choose from and it will take but few weeks to have them made
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

The appropriation for public schools for white children in Alaska is entirely inadequate and the distribution of such funds as are appropriated is un- satisfactory.
 The necessity for graded schools certainly exists; and that sufficient appropriation has not been made for such schools, is a disgrace.
 We would respectfully recommend that sufficient funds be petitioned for
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
l. O. O, F.,

Alaska Lodge No. meets at Odd Fellows Hall, Douglas, on Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock. Visiting Brothers are Cordially in yited to attend.
 GEO. W. STEPHENsEN. N. G.
 ", R. DoBR, M. D., Sec.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-28
CHURCH DIRECTORY,
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

CATHOLIC CHURCH,
 Mass with Sermon lO;Oo A. M' Sunday School S'W r. M' Rosary, Lecture and Benediction 7;OO P. M'
 Priest, Rev. Father P. c. Bougis, $. J.