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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25

Despite the hard times in the Old
World, il absorbed an immense amount
of silver last year. According to the En-
cheering and Mining Journal there were
immense amounts used in the arts, while
India, the Straits Settlements, China and
Japan took 40, $50, 900 ounces from Lon
don, IL, 900. 900 ounces from America,
and 1000. 900 ounces from Australia.
France took a good deal Of bullion to
coin, on an agreement of the countries
composing the Latin union /; Russia
bought a little, but the bulk of the pro-
duction was used 10 the arts. The total
production was 100. 600. 900 ounces, Of
which the United States and Mexico
supplied ITO, 00O. 900 ounces. The high
est price for the year was co. cents per
ounce, the lowest, in March, $40 cents
per ounce. The average price for the
year was Sc. &c cents. The Engineering
and Mining Journal explains that the low
price is not an evidence that the cost has
been reduced /; rather, the yield in great
part is due TO the fact that in many mines
silver is but Q by.product, it being found
in conjunction with gold, copper and
lead. The Salt Lake Tribune believes
that ell the silver mined in Utah last
year was Q y-produot. most Of ID being
in conjunction with lead and gold. All
the pure silver mines Of the State were
closed down, and this was the general
rule throughout the States known as sill
YER States. II the mints Of India could
he opened, and China could get . little
credit, those two countries would absorb
all the worlds product.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25
THAT'S WHAT.

Hon. c. NJ. Shortridge, Ssaator from
Santa Clara county, California. in the
course Of . speech before the Senate of
that State in opposition to q bill provid-
ing for the mailing of copies Of proposed
Constitutional amendments to electors
along with sample ballots. and that no
other publication shall be necessary. said
sarosstically Of the efforts to deprive
newspapers Of advertising /: "1here is
not . Senator upon the floor who would
have ever been heard of If il had not
been for the newspapers. and the worst
punishment that could be inflicted upon
any one Of the Senators would be for the
newspapers to omit ell mention Of his
name or speeches"
II we had . few more statesmen Of
Shortridge's caliber we would be better
off in every way. The day Of "self-
made men" is passed. and without the
aid Of the press. would-be LEADERS Of
thought" would never be heard from or
of. They would live their allotted time
without attention outside their immedi-
ate Preside. and still there are fools who
want TO muzzle the press in every pos
sible wsy.-Rsno Gazstte.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25
THE HENEY DIVORCE CASE.

James Honey, who Is serving q term In
the State Prison for his connection with
the theft Of bullion from the Carson Mint.
10 being sued for divorce by his wife in the
District Court at Carson. The Appeal
says he gave the Court 9 lively time
Tuesday while on the stand. He testified
that his wife was accessory to his thefts
and assisted him in concealing the bullion.
Also went below and registered at a hotel
under On assumed name and stayed by
him in ell his thisving transactions. he
brought the bullion home and she hid II
In Q trunk.
He cast some reflections on his wife's
character and she rose in the courtroom
and denounced him as ga miserable,
dirty dog, good for nothing but TO blacken
women"
He denied having S12. 900 buried and
said his wife had hunted for some Of his
treasure with . divining rod but never
found anything.
Several parties had assisted her In hunt
ing.
The testimony occupied nearly ell the
afternoon and was very lively throughout.
At the close Of his testimony he was re.
turned to the prison.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25

Secretary Alger has transmitted 10
Congress q complete report on the relief
work Of the War Department in the Klon-
dixie country, undertaken under act OF
Congress as q result Of reports that ex-
sreme distress among the miners followed
the influx 10 the gold country during
1S97-9S. II embraces the detailed reports
Of Captain P. Il. Ray and Lieutenant W.
p. Richardson. Aside from details OF the
relief work. Captain Rays last report
dated May LIST, contains information that
he deems II Of the greatest importance TO
open roads into the Klondike region. Al
the present time the Yukon river Is the
only road into this country.
The gold-bearing districts are from fifty
70 $50 miles back from the main stream.
There are not any Summer trails excops
foot trails. and provisions mining
tools can only be transported on the backs
OF men.
He does not find anything either In
Alaska or in Northwest Territory to justify
,he great rush Of people TO that country,
or the enormou Investment now being
made in transportation. trading and min
ing companies. In Northwest Territory
no discoveries OF extraordinary richness
have been made since that Of the Klondike,
and the claims are almost entirely con-
fined TO the Bonanza, Ell Dorado, Do
minica, Honka and Sulphur, with . few
claims on Bear creek. In this district all
rich claims are well-known and held st
very high prices, and while the whole
country has been staked, il has been done
for speculative purposes, and no work Is
being done except such ss is necessary 10
hold 9 title until they can be sold 10 the
unwary newcomer or disposed Of In the
States for corporation schemes.
He ia fully Satisfied that in the near fu-
ture Alaska will be the source of great
wealth, but the development will nscesss-
rily be slow, owing 70 the climatic condi-
lions.
The ruling rate Of interest at Dawson Is
from 10 to IL per cent per month. which is
the best exemplifcation I can give Of the
specializing conditions of the finances Of
that country.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25
SETTLEMENT COMPLETED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-The settlement
Of the obligations Of the Central Pacific
Railroad company to the government WA
completed to-day when United States
Treasurer Roberts was given the notes OF
the company for SIS, sl2, 715. The notes
are twenty in number. payable semi.
annually, and are each for 50, 940. 6s5,
bearing interest at three per cent. Inter
nal revenue stamps to the value Of S11,.
762. "a were affixed to the notes.
Treas urer Roberts said that he under
stood hat five OF the notes would be taken
up in q very short time.
The notes, which are dated San Fran
cisco, February 1, 1899. and signed by
Isaac L. Requs, the president Of the
Central Pacific company, contain the pro-
vision that In case a default Is made In the
payment of either principal or interest,
the entire series becomes at once due and
payable.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25
WOMAN SUFFRAGE DEFEATED.

In Q letter TO the Salt Lake Tribune
from Carson under date Of February II,
All Doten says: The most exciting day In
the Nevada Legislature since the election
Of VIM. M. Stewart for United States Sem
ator transpired In the Senate yesterday
when q resolution came up on special
order 10 amend article Q Of the State Con-
stitution by striking out wherever IL occurs
the word ''male."
An equal suffrage petition recently cir
oulsted throughout the State by the Ne
vada Womsn's Suffrage Association. EN-.
bodying the aforesaid amendment il
support Of the resolution. II was signed
by 964 male residents in all the counties
Of the State except Lincoln. the Comstoek
county being represented by only four
signatures, and Lyon the highest number
POT.
This same bill or resolution has been
introduced and beaten ~ every legisla-
tive session during the last dozen years,
but the ladies were present in full force
and feather, nevertheless, and hopeful as
ever. After Q long and strong discussion,
the measure was defeated by . tie vote
mot being the constitutional majority
required. The ladies shook the dust from
their feathers in testimony against the
decision. and Immediately evacusted the
premises.
Some OF the Senators must have had Q
hot time Of IL last night with their better
halves. for the same resolution was intro.
duced this afternoon, In little different
shape. bus amounting TO the same thing.
II may eventually pass the Senate. but
not the Assembly-Uncle Lem Allen is
Speaker.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25
Tens of Dead Fish.

Along the ponds on the north and west
side OF Washoe lake are tons OF dead fish,
mostly perch, and the cause OF their de-
struction is figured out by the fishermen
In the following name says the Appeal:
Last season ell Of the ponds In the tulss
went dry and drove the fish back into the
lake. just before the last cold snap Q
warm wave hit this section and thawed
ont all Of the ponds, which had filled q
few inches deep and the fab. looking for .
spawning ground. rushed into the shallow
water. The cold weather, which came on
about ten days ago, froze the fab in solid.
and cutting of the air, killed them.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25
Checks Protested.

Reno Gazette: A man named Meyers,
from Los Angeles. has been In this section
for two or three weeks buying sheep and
beef cattle for the Los Angeles market.
He managed to pick up considerable stuff
for which he paid In checks IN 9 Los
Angeles bank. His checks have been re.
turned protested. Fred Dsngberg Of Doug.
las county and ]. L. Blackburn are among
the people Myers did business with.
IT shink I would go crazy with pain
were u not for ChamberlAin's Pain Balm"
writes Mr.. W. H. stspleton. Herminie,
Pa. az have been afflicted with rheumA-
tism for several years aud have tried rem
sdies without number. but Pain Balm is
the best medicine I have got hold H."
One application relieves the pain. For
sale by Mrs. H. NJ. Schneider d Co.,
Druggists.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25

Governor Ssdler has signed the bill su-
shorizing II. C. Cutting 70 compile the
statutes Of Nevada.
Assemblymsn Gedney's wild horse bill
has been laid on the table in the Senate by
Q vote Of 8 to 6.
Assemblyman Rafsice has introduced 9
bill TO regulate the appointment Of and
compensation for 9 bsiliff OF the Supreme
court.
By Senator Livingston.-Granting four
months leave of absence from the State 70
Governor sadler at any time during the
next two years.
The general appropriation bill for the
years 1899 and 1900. to pay the expenses Of
the State government and institutions.
foots up 10 1854. 800.
Senator HUI has introduced q bill TO
define the duties Of the Lieutenant-Gov-
esnor when acting % an ex-oficio officer
and fix compensation therefor.
As~semblyman Dooley has introduced .
bill providing for the collection and dis
play Of the products Of the State Of Nevada
at the Paris Exposition In 1900.
The Governor has approved Senate bill
IS. An act providing for the purchase OF
lands for an Experiment Station in Reno,
70 be paid for by washoe county.
The bill 10 exempt from taxation church
property, schools. charitable organiza-
tions, widows and orphans. failed 10 pass
In the Assembly, although supported with
much spirit by q number Of members.
By Assemblymsn Desdy.-An act en-
towering the Boards Of County Commits
sioners In certain counties in this State 70
classify. regulate and fix the price Of
licenses for county purposes.
By Assemblymsn Kslley.-An act 10
separate the Offices of Sheriff and Assessor
In Lander county. and providing suitable
apportionment Of salary for each Office.
Referred 70 Lander county delegation.
By Assemblyman Deady.-An act pro-
viding for the allotment Of taxes to
counties where collected from live stock
herded. grazed or pastured in two or more
counties Of this State. Referred 70 Ways
aud Means Committee.
The bill reapportioning Senators and
Assemblymsn in the several counties.
passed the Assembly Wednesday. having
already passed the Senate. II gives Wash
oe one more Senator and cuts down
Ssorey's number Of Assemblymen to four.
Lincoln county gains one Assembly, nan.
The Committee on Railroads and Cor
porations reported unfsvorably on A. B.
No. 81, relative TO charges on freight 10
points other than the destination to which
such goods are shipped. Also unfsvorsbly
on the bill relative TO the double charge
on the remains of deceased persons when
shipped.
By A~ssemblymsn Psul.-An act entitled
San Act to Prohibit the Sale OF Intoxicsnss
or Spurious Liquors to Minors" Provides
that minors purchasing liquors for their
own use without consent OF guardian, will
be deemed guilty Of . misdemeanor; also
provides a penalty and the usual punish
ment for those selling liquor TO minors.
| Referred TO the committee ON public
morala.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25

According TO the Denver Post q st.
Louis man shot himself because his wife
insisted on appearing in an amateur en-
t%srtainmens in tights. and those who saw
her in that gsrb pronounced il . case Of
justifable homicide.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25

II is Q most extraordinary fact that
since the beginning of the present repub.
lilo Of France. with the exception Of the
frst term Of President Grsvy, not q single
President has completed his term Of office
in Q normal name
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25
HOUSES FOR RENT.

One house OF five rooms, and one Of
three rooms, both completely furnished
and In . good location are for rent. Apply
TO Mrs. O. Norris. opposite the Catholic
church on Mob Hill.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-25

Coyote skins sell for from 81 so to 50 in
the East.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25

Seven Acknowledgements won, The Elector
second Arbaces third Time. 1929 2-5.
Steeplechase about two miles-King won,
Rheinstrom second, Perion third. Time. ABS.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
SUICIDE OF A SCION
OF AN OLD FAMILY
HIS GRANDFATHER NAMED THE
TOWN OF MARTINEZ.
Had Been Drunk All His Life and
Wound It Up With a Revolver
Bullet at the Age of
Thirty-Six.

Joseph Martinez, a descendant OF the
Contra Costa pioneer family of that name
committed suicide yesterday by shooting
himself through the head He was SO
wears old and was born in the town or
Martinez, which took its name from the
grandfather of the suicide.
Iosenb was ship-painter by occupation
whenever he was sufficiently sober to
work. 1t was his boast that he had been
drunk all his life. He and his protner,
Jose l. Martinez, had been on spree last
Sunday night and took to their room
in a lodging-house at 1850 Howard street
two TASKS of whisky. They arose at .
o'clock Yesterday morning and had sew
era drinks Of whisky by way OF eppetfia
wac What thew believed to be their bad
luck in not possessing more of the world S
Finally Joseph pulled out drawer OF
the bureau and took therefrom "a BrI6lsn hdels
revolving the cylinder and Jose cauuoneo
him about being careless, whereupon. 20. o.
seph laughed and with the remark, i m m
tired of life, anyhow" placed the muzzle
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
TENNIS PLAYERS
AT DEL MONTE
Doubles Handicap to Re Held
Under Auspices of Lawn
Tennis Association.

Interest among tennis players is cen
tered in the doubles handicap tournament
which will be played at Del Monte on the
18th and 18th Of August. 1t is some time
since a general handicap open doubles has
been arranged and this one is likely to
prove attractive for that reason. The
handicaPping VIII be the most difficult
obstacle to overcome in order to secure
the success of the tournament.
The promoters of the tournament rely
upon the visitors at Del Monte to make
the affair a social success, as it will pre-
cede the week OF sport of the Steeple
chase Association. There is no prettfer
place for a tennis tournament than Del
Monte and it has ever been popular with
the tennis cracks.
The handicap doubles order of tourna-
ment is not, as a rule, popular with the
tournament will more than compensate
them for their sacrifice. The three clubs
will be we'll reSented-AlaIneda, Oak
land and the California. Across the bay
the interest in the tournament is even
greater than on this side. The Alamedans
have evinced strong desire to enter and
many of the players have formed double
teams with a determination to begin prac-
tice at once. Oakland will not be repre-
Sented by the HardyS, as a team. Sum-
ner Hardy will, in all probability, be at
Santa Monica on the 11th as he intends
to play in the Southern California tour
nament. Sam Hardy will probably enter
with one OF the other Oaklanders in first
class ranks. George Whitney, the present
champion Of the coast, will not play in
the tournament. He will be on hand, how
ever. tc meet the best of the racket
wielders in exhibition singles. Robert N.
Whitney Is at present away on camp
ing trip and he will not be found in the
lists.
The entries will be made up of the ris-
ing younger players. They have taken
the tournament quite serious and have
become more or less enthusiastic over it.
The championship doubles tournament
Of September 9 will be the next event
after the Del Monte games The Pacific
States Lawn Tennis Association has not
be held. Some are in favor OF Del Monte,
while others want San Rafael The OBJ
lection to Del Monte is the expense, but
those who advocate holding the tourna-
ment at the great seaside resort claim
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
PUGILIST RAFAEL HERE.
He Returns From Alaska With
Money and Experience.

Frank Rafael, a promising local light
weight, who went to the Klondike re-
gions in search of a fortune two years
ago, returned TO this city yesterday, a tri-
1e heavier, a little richer and with a va
ried experience. The young pugilst was
seen on the Tine" in the afternoon, buslly
engaged in telling his numerous friends
about his trip to the gold regions. He is
as bronzed as a berry and looks to be
in fine fettle. Rafael said he fought a
number of battles in Alaska with sue
cess. While he does not have to follow
the ring to support himself through life,
he would out of pure love for the sport
meet Billy Otis or any other good man
in his class.
Jockey" Maynard leaves tonight for
Angels Camp to fight Jimmy Anthony
next Thursday night. Maynard has been
training and is confident of winning. He
will be accompanied by Spider Kelly
who will be in his corner during the mill.
Franey has just returned from the
springs and is in fine condition. He is
cured of his sDrained ankle and is anX-
ious to get on a match with George Green.
There was some doubt yesterday
whether the promised fight between Nc
Connell and Neil under the auspices Of
the National Club would be pulled OFF.
The club withdrew its guarantee and the
men for a time were inclined to call the
match off. Later, however, they accepted
the clubs terms of percentage and un-
less more complications ensue the contest
will come off on schedule time.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25

picked as a sure winner and was PLAYED
vigorously at any price. Sphynx , as
too speedy. however, and he won the two
heats. finished after exciting contests with
Harry o in the first and Orin b in the
second.
The PIG trot went over until tomorrow.
Results:
2:14 class trotting purse s3ooo-Chantyo won
fourth, sixth and eighth heats. Time 2:13h.
2:14a4, 2:1s. Charley Herr won first and second
heats and second. Time, 2:1212. 2:11A;
Bonna Tea won fifth and seventh heats and
was third Time 2:1514. 2:14h. Altoka won
third heat in 2:1019. DR.. Spellman Ruby.
Prince of India, General and Lanes also
started
2:16 class pacing purse s25Oo-Ma xmillian won
fourth. fifth and sixth heats. Time, 2:i2l2.
RIA 2:1os. Gypsy Red won second and third bird
heats Time. 2:121a, 2:14 Star Hal won first
heat in 2:0sA and was third Johnnie Agan.
Sweet Violet, Birdie Dickerson. Free Bond.
Harry Harold, Gyp Walnut. Hipless and The
Private also started.
2:27 class pacing, purse s1OO0-sphynx s won
first and second heats Time, 2:09I2, 2:10h-
Harry o. Orin B. Lockhart Minnie Simmons,
George c. Easton. Jean Ingelow and Darkner
also started
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25

: six and one-half furlongs, selling-Sorrow
) won Aunt Maggie second, Osric II third. Time,
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
THE CHINESE PARADE.
Tailors' Association Banqueted for
Their Splendid Pageant on July 4.

A banquet was given last night by the
Six Chinese Companies to the Chinese Tai
lors' Association in recognition of the
splendid features the latter association
produced in the Fourth of July parade in
this city. The affair was attended by the
presidents of the Six Companies and the
Chinese Consul General, Ho Vow. 1t was
very elaborate. and hundreds of Chinese
participated in the festivities.
The banquet was inaugurated by an ex-
ploson Of firecrackers which lasted one
hour. Special permission was given by
the Fire Department for the setting off
of fireworks from until 8 p. m. Speeches
congratuating the association on It's sue
cess were made by the leading citizens of
the Chinese colony. The feast was held
at the Yune Fong restaurant, 10 Jackson
street
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
Hot Favorite, outfooted by
ChantY.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 24-The
grand circuit races began to-day under
favorable weather and track conditions,
but the attendance was somewhat dis
appointing, owing, in the main, to the
street railroad strike. Only two of the
four races were finished one being post
poned entirely and the other going over
unfinished The race of most interest was
the 2:14 trot Altoka was a hot favorite
before the race began, but he got only
one heat, and after hot finishes between
Charley Herr, Bonna leila and Altoka,
Chanty finally landed the race.
MaximiIian, the favorite, would have
three heats but for an accident to his
sulky in the first heat. The heat was
finished on one wheel, and McCarty was
thrown at the wire, but no other damage
was done. 1t took the favorite until the
fourth heat to recover himself, and then
he went out, winning as he pleased.
The 2:27 pace was the most disappoint-
ing Of all for the talent. Harry o was
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25
SMITH CHANGES HIS MIND.
Warrant Out for the Arrest of Miss
Myrtle Sloane for Obtaining
Money by False Pretenses.

7. w. Smith, 201A Front street, has
changed his mind and yesterday swors
to a complaint in Judge Treadwell's cour.
for the arrest of Miss Myrtle Sloane on
the charge of obtaining money by false
pretenses.
The story was published exclusively i-
the can of July u, and at that time
smith said that he had no desire to have
the woman arrested. She obtained Sl005
from him on June % on the representa-
ton that she was to purchase a half in
street and would give him a chattel mort
paee on the furniture and effects. She
purchased the half interest. but in g few
5000 and Smith was left to whistle for
his money.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25

Six furlongs-Tulla Fonso won, Hindoonet
second, Apple Jack third. Time, l:15 80.
six furlongs, handcap-Tom Collins won,
Danish seond, Alleviate third. Time, 1:l6le;
Mile and seventy yards. selling-Moralist
won. Hittick second, Basquil third Time.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-25

still compelled to do business under
cover Possibly they do not stand in
with the powers that be, as the
friends of Fook Tai and Man Lee Dow
claim these latter companies do. Pos
sibly Fook Tai and Man Lee Dow do
not have a pull with the police, but
it is a fact that every Chinaman in
town and many white men know that
the tickets are sold openly every day
and that the drawings are held in
public in the rooms at the places men
toned. There is evidently either neg
ligence, ignorance or -- on the part
of the police.
The success of these two companies
in getting business matters so well
fixed has caused other astute China
man to think that competition will be
the life of trade, and almost directly
across the alley from the FOok Tai
Company's office the Chon Chun Wing
Company is fitting up offices and will
start a 900 drawing twice a day in
the near future. This company claims
that it will run openly and will not
be molested by the police. Whether
its boast will be made good or not
is for the police to say.