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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19

"There are three fixed principles
by which a man may make money, =
replied Russell Sage, recently, to
young inquirer. "He must be
honest in spirit and in deed; he
must be Industrious; and he must
be economical and invest his money
so that it will work for him"
Many a man who has complied
with the first and second of these
conditions has yet failed of a COM
petence because he has disregarded
the third. Honesty and industry
are the cables and pulleys of the
elevator of finance, but economy
and wise investment are the mo-
nive-power which carries the car
to the coveted upper chambers of
wealth.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19
Absurd Lard Office Ruling.

The general land Office has made
an absurd ruling that endangers
the title TO valuable mining claims
oil over the state. The ruling of
the land Office in effect is that a
mining claim is what the records
of the land Office say it is, regard
less of what ground is being work
ed. In other words, if the land
Office makes an error in recording
the claim, the owner of the claim
is the one who suffers thereby,
Notwithstanding how much money
he may have expended on the
ground or how long he has worked
it, Harry A. Lee, state commits
sioner of mines, says the most
serious feature of the matter is the
fact that the land office never cor
rects its own mistakes. If the
discovery is made that claim is
wrongly described the land Office
does not make any attempt to cor
rect the error, but insists up
on perpetuating it, leaving the
owner of the claim to go into court
and get justice if he can or make
new entry if he can do so before
some one else takes up the land.
He desires the ruling to be given
as much publicity as possible in
order that claim owners may be
able to guard their rights.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19

1t is almost inevitable that a
forged writing supply the material
for its detection as fraud. The
chemist, the microscopist, the pho
tographer and other experts stand
ready to detect the work of the
forger. In a recent celebrated
case, the experts found that the
ink used was only about a year and
half old, while the date of the
document was several years older.
Truth watches all around; fraud
cannot be true to itself.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19
ID. 6 z. q. Holiday Rates.

An open rate of one standard fare
between stations within Colorado,
minimum rate so cents. Tickets
to be on sale Dec. %, "a, 25, 30
and 81, 1899, and January |, 1900.
Final limit to return Jan. 2, 1900.
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A fine lot of new character masks
received yesterday. Ross q Son.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
1t now transpires that the man
who said Senator Hanna was going
out of politics never said it.

Philadelphia has been selected
as the scene of the next Republi-
can national convention which will
be held ON June 10, 1900. While
the meeting place is a little distant
for Colorado country editors, we
will endeavor to be present, never
theless.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19

produce prosperous times; but
prosperity due to sound legislation
and general confidence makes
money plentiful and sufficient to
all business reauirements.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19

With his venerable whiskers
Dom Paul Kruger does not look
unlike him, but its not probable
any English Santa Claus will make
up after him as a model this year.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19
First publication December ~, 1870.
Last publication February 20. 1890.
MINING APPLICATION NO. 249.
JvrrE SERIES

Notics is hereby given, that Jos. Il Bloc, tor
himself and co-owners, F. NJ. Buster and loHepi,
Gockel, whose post Office address / Crcst9i
Butte Colorado, have this day fled their nppli-
cation for patent for 74S6 linear feet OF the
Napoeon lode mining claim. the same Icing 15l
IT, n ESQ 03 i. and 597.6 It. S. So O" ". from
the discovery shaft thereon, bearing gold and
silver with surface ground 800 feet in width,
situate in the Elk Mountain Mining District;
County of Gunnison and State of Colorado and
described by the official plat and field notes on
file in this Office Survey No. 1SO9 as follows,
to-wit: Variation l3o 81 u.
Besinning at Cor. No. /, whence tho U. $. l..
NJ Emma bears S. 32o Is y, 156.6I TT. Ihence
S. $50 or w. 1856 IT. to Cor. No; 2, thence y; ~
3y W. 3g7 ~ TT. to Cor. No. 3, thence n. GS' vs. T.
74S.6 IT. to Cor. No. J. thence s. $40 3V q. SJ' ~
ft Cor. N. L. the place OF begnnlng@ @ oontaii NJ,
Ing Qai acres exclusive of Surs. Nos. 1929 Blac
Hawk 1912 Burpee and t1f2 Maggi lodes This
claim is located in the unSubfiyided L, ~ q, \,
OF which is recorded in book l23 at page Az of
the records Of qunnison county at Snninison, taii
above stated. All others if any, unknown.
c. r. HAfii.IN,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-12-19
First publication October p, 1899,
Last publication December 10, 1899.

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
W trict Office Managers in this state to rep
resent me in their own and surrounding c9un-
ties, Willing to pay yearly 500 payable weekly.
Desirable employment with unusual opportun-
ities References exchanged Enclose self,ad-
dressed stamped envelope. S. A. PARK, 800 Cax-
ton Bldg, Chicago.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
A Reformed Newspaper Man.

Reno Journal. August 2 Fred E. Fisk
OF Los Angeles, freight and passenger
agent for the Chicago. Milwaukee and st.
Paul railroad. paid the Journal office q
pleasant visit last evening. Fred Is an old
newspaper man, having once upon q time
been proprietor and chief engineer Of the
Eureka Leader. That was in the middle
seventies and during the flush times Of
that once red hot camp. He published .
Republican paper and was so generally
bad that the indignant people had to send
him off to the Legislature. He has re-
hrmed, however, and has settled down
into 3 quiet and respectable railroad man.
Fred doesn't look a day older than he did
twenty odd years ago. when he and the
writer welded opposition pencils and
worked the same cocktail route in the hal
cyon days OF Charcoal Flat.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
CENSUS U

E. W. fremont Of Eureka county, who
received the appointment Of Supervisor Of
the National Census in this State, is said
to have received instruction from Wash
ington to establish the headquarters OF the
Nevada bureau In this city.-Virginia
Chronicle, August 8.
In the above article the Chronicle makes
q mistake. Mr.. fremont never said shat
be had received instructions from Wash
ingion to establish the headquarters OF
the Nevada bureau in this Virginia city.
Mr.. fremont, however, did say that he
had received letter, calling his attention
10 the advantages possessed by Virginia
City or Carson, thus making them more
desirable for his headquarters than Eu-
rekA.' In his reply Mr.. fremont stated
10 the Department the mail and telegraph
facilities OF Eureka, and requested that
the latter place be made his headquarters.
Mr.. fremont did not wish TO change his
home from Eureka to any other place.
This was one among the many strong ress-
ons why SO many OF the citizens Of Eureka
earnestly petitioned the Department that
they might be allowed TO get back their
old six-dsys mail service in each week.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
Handsome Lodge Rooms.

The hall Of the Masons and Odd Fellows,
on the corner OF Main and Clark streets,
has recently undergone a complete reno
walton. A beautiful new carpet has been
laid, the walls. ceiling and furniture have
been newly painted, and additional venti-
lstors put in, altogether making one Of the
n~eatest, cosiest and most comfortable
halls for society meetings that the Sage
brush land affords. The members Of the
two orders may we'll feel proud OF their
new quarters. 1t is doubtless especially
gratifying and pleasant to the women who
are members Of the orders sppendant to
the two named to have so neat and elegant
a place for their meetings. and We predict
many hours Of social enjoyment among
the brethren and sisters during the Fall
and the long evenings Of the coming
Winter. We do not think, however. that
their enjoyment of sociability will make
them al all less regardful Of the great OBJ
ject Of their institutions-Oharity.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
". ]. SHAW IS DYING.
Terribly Shocked by Scenes at the
Windsor Hotel Fire.
Friends OF the Well-Known Mining
Man are Advised OF His
Rapid Sinking.

A private dispatch received In San
Francisco from New York states that
William j. Shaw, President Of the jack
son Mining Company Of Eureka, has but Q
short time TO live. He has been failing
rapidly for some time. With hope Of i'm
proving his condition or at least prolong-
ing his life, he has lately been removed 10
Thousand Islands, but the l~ooked-for
change has not occurred. In fact, tho
invslid's relatives have been advised to
prepare themselves for news Of his death
at any moment.
Mr.. shaw's present unfortunate predica-
ment is attributed mainly to . serious
nervous shock which he received during
the burning of the Windsor Hotel in New
York several months ago. He has suffered
for years from stomach troubles, but had
recovered sufficiently oil the day Of the
fire to be out OF bed and able TO walk
about his apartments.
When the alarm was sounded, Mr..
Shaw had barely time to don his overcoat
aud escape. On reaching the street he
crossed to the other side, where, in his
weakened condition, he was forced 70
stand and become IN unwilling witness to
the terrible scenes that attended the burn
ing OF the building. He saw several wo-
men attempt TO escape from the upper
windows OF the hotel by sliding down
ropes which burned, and the unfortunate
mortals were dashed 10 death on the side
walk before him. These CHASTITY scenes
were q terrible shock TO Mr.. Shaw's al
ready shattered nerves, and he finally
collapsed.
He was conveyed TO . neighboring drug
store and sfterward to the residence Of his
sister, Mrs. M. F. Shaw, where be has
since been constantly under the care of
physicians and nurses. As stated before,
il was thought that his removal TO the
Thousand Islands would give him . new
lease OF life, but it seems that he has
passed the stage where hope can be offered
him.
Mrs. Shaw, his wife, is the daughter Of
Simeon Wenban, owner OF the silver mines
at Oortez, Nevada. The lady is now
s%ojourning in Honolulu. and has only
deferred joining her husband by advice Of
his physicians, who state that q meeting
between them would only add to the pos
sibilities Of sudden death.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
fire Plug Improvement.

The County Commissioners have fitted
the FIRE plug at Flescher's corner on Main
street. and one Of the plugs on Mob Hill
with double gate valves. This will enable
the shutting off Of the water and repairing
OF hose that. may in any way become in
jured while coupled to one Of the double
service plugs, without the necessity of
shutting of the service Of water through
the other hose, thus insuring n continu.
GUS stream from q plug in case OF an acci-
dent to either hose.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
Death Of A. r. Hegemau.

Al. Hegeman, one of the old-time min
ers passed to his last account Tuesday
morning. August sth. He went TO White
Pine in 1869 and came to Eureka the fol-
lowing year, where he has resided ever
since engaged in mining. He was n Of
the owners Of the Helen, PATRON and
other mining properties in this district.
Dropsy was the immediate cause Of his
death. but he has been in poor health dur
ing the whole Of the past year.
The funeral took place Wednesday from
Hjul's undertaking rooms. Rev. M. 3.
Riddle Of the Presbyterian church read
the funeral services.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
COUNTY CommIssrOSERs.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of County Commissioners was held
Mondsy, August 2.
Observation-Disclosures Fraser, Ha-
worth and Kind ; also the Clerk and
District Attorney.
The minutes Of the last meeting we're
read and approved.
The Commissioners and Auditor count
ed the money In the Treasury and found
the same correct. 70 wit : s13,3S9.
A list Of the bills allowed will be found
in another column.
A petition wal received from the citi-
zens OF Beowswe asking that funds be al
lowed for building a new school-room.
The Board turned the matter over to the
County Superintendent.
A petition from the citizens OF Cotton
wood Park School District was received
and laid over, as the Board desired to
gather more information as to the location
OF the homes Of the people residing within
the proposed new boundaries. The petit
ton asks that the present boundaries be
changed to read as follows: Commencing
at Q point one-half mile north Of James
Matteo's residence in said district, and
running thence east two miles to . point,
thence four miles 10 q point, thence west
four miles TO a point. thence east two
miles 70 the place Of beginning, making q
parsllelogrsm four miles square.
The indigents were summoned 10 appear
before the Board and questioned as to
their physical ability and willingness TO
assist In cleaning the streets. All but one
appeared, and with the exception Of two,
they were found TO be physically unable to
do any work whatever, owing to general
feebleness. The duties Of ex-oficio Street
COMMISSIONS were imposed upon Com
missioner Kind, who is to direct the work.
The examination of the indigents disclosed
the fact that eight dollars, which is the
amount most OF them have been receiving
per month, was hardly sufficient TO prop
erly maintain them owing to their grow
ing infrmities and added necessities. The
Board therefore raised the monthly allow
anoe 10 ten dollars each in most OF the
cases.
The Board adjourned TO Monday, Sep
TENDER 4, 1899.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
MONEY TURNED OVER.

Governor Sadler on last Wednesday
paid to Clay Simms, administrator Of the
estate of W. W. Niokals, deceased, the
sum Of 81 ,615. balance due on the amount
bid by him for the Nickals property, sold
last May, and at once received his deed.
On the same day he transferred the prop
erty TO Morris and Charles Regli, the well
known milkmen.
The so-called Nickals' properties were
sold at one sale together for $2,350, ten
per cent Of which, or s235, was paid OF the
time Of the sale. OF the total balance re-
naming, the estate OF Mrs. Julia Niokals,
for whom Henry Kind Is guardian, re-
ceived $500. she having owned about 100
acres OF the Hay ranch, the estate of W.
W. Nicksls owning the balance OF the
property.
As about all OF the property Of the
Nickals estate has now been turned into
money, an early settlement of the many
accounts Of the estate is expected. Mr..
Simms, the administrator, informed o
SENTINEL representative that he is endeav-
oring to ascertain the exact status OF a
number Of claims against the estate which
there is some reason to believe have been
more nearly settled than is claimed. AZ
soon IS he can determine just what is due
OF each claim, an order Of court will be
obtained, authorizing payment, and the
estate be in condition for final distribution
and settlement.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
A TORRENT OF WATER.
Eureka Visited by a Small Flood
Last Tuesday.
Some Anxiety Felt by Old Settlers
Living on the Flat.

number Of short but heavy transforms
have occurred in this vicinity lately, and
town prophets have looked wise and sagely
remarked, "this is just the way il rsined
at the time Of the big food OF the 10th Of
August in rs, and we had better look out
for Q short cut TO the hills" The rains,
however, only continued for . short time,
and hardly filed the big ditch 70 the half
full mark. The most severe rain SO far
this season fell at about noon last Tuesday.
II commenced at about eleven in the fore
noon and fairly poured for ten minutes,
when the storm clouds lifted and drifted
away 70 the northeast.
Most OF the water fell this side OF Pros
poet Mountain . considerable distance,
and close 70 the hills between Eureka and
Ruby Hill. as the largest quantity came
down Ruby Hill avenue and across Main
street at Bateman street, where H. spread
out and formed quite 9 formidable creek
at least thirty feet wide and rushed On to
the big ditch on Spring street. The guam
tity Of water In the ditch above this point
was relatively small, il being but from two
10 three feet deep. The stream down
Bateman street was considerably aug
mented at lite junction with Buel street
lust back OF the Brown Hotel by o big
flow OF water running from upper Main
street and turning around al Brossemer's
corner on Gold street. and thence back 10
the stream going down Buel. The big
ditch YVES further swelled by a good sized
stream across Main street from The hillside
r~ivulets OF Mob Hill and Cedar Hill.
which crossed at Dan Lewis stables.
From here on the small food made q
straight sweep along down the canyon, and
paid its respects TO the Eureka 4 Palissde
Railroad passenger station by covering the
platform with about two inches OF mud
and sundry tin cans, old boots, barrel
hoops, beer bottles, pots and debris OF
every sor, and description. This would
probably not have occurred but for the
fact that the ditch has become filed up
close to the bridge a couple Of hundred
feet south Of the station. To confine the
water TO the main channel. this should be
cleaned out and 3 leyee built on the west
side Of the ditch south Of the bridge, as
the course OF the ditch al this point takes
a rather sharp bend TO the east.
No damage has been reported, but old
timers are still predicting that the flood
days are not past for the season, and our
weather eye IL therefore wide open.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
Eurnremeut Announced.

The engagement is announced OF Miss
III. LEILA Smith, sister OF Bert L. and Oh.
Smith. to Mr.. Frank shiek, q wealthy
ranch and cattle owner OF Cheyenne,
Wyo. The marriage is TO take place during
the coming Fall, and the honeymoon will
be spent at Honolulu. Miss Smith is we'll
remembered in Eureka, where her bright,
charming manner won her many friends
during her visit here last Summer.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
STATE AND COUNTY CONTRACTS

Statutes Provide They Must He
Made with Resident Nevsdans.
Office OF State Controller, Carson City.
Nevada, August q. 1899.
The attention Of purchasing sgents Of
the State and persons furnishing supplies
and material under contract is respectfully
called 10 the following:
An Act Relating to the Purchase Of Sup.
plies. Approved March, 1898.
Section 1. All supplies and goods pur.
chased for the State Of Nevada, or for any
county in the State. shall be purchased Of
resident merchants and business men of
the State Of Nevada, whenever said mer.
chants and business men are ready 70 sup
ply such supplies and goods 81 On advance
OF not more than ten per cent over San
Francisco prices. freight added; provided.
that all supplies for the use Of the county
shall be purchased by the County Com
missioners."
This law has been so persissentIy and
systematically ignored that it virtually
amounts to . dead letter. II was passed
for the purpose Of protecting Nevada deal
ers who pay taxes and licences to do busi-
ness in this State.
In future no warrants will be drawn in
this office for goods or supplies Of any de-
scription purchased In violation Of this
statute.
SAM P. DAVIS, State Controller.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
Presbyterian church Notice.

Rev. NJ. s. Riddle will preach next Sun.
day morning and evening in the Presbyte-
risn church. In the morning his subject
will be What Constitutes q Competent
Witness for God J" In the evening the
theme will be "The Conquering of Self
the Greatest Victory" A special invita-
ton is extended 10 those not in the habit
Of attending church.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
FROM BEWARE VALLEY.

A Newark Valley correspondent writing
10 the SENTINEL under date Of August Q,
says /: So much rain has fallen during The
past week that every one engaged In hay
ing has been compelled TO lay of their
hands. but the men arc not complaining,
ss they have been eating three meals reg.
ulsrly every day and waxing fat at the
rsnchers' expense. The rain caught some
OF the rsnchers with considerable bay
down. and 10 viii be badly damaged. On
Tuesday Of this week the people Of the val.
ley Jaw one Of the heaviest downpours that
has ever visited this section. The rain
came down in torrents, and the thunder
was the loudest ever heard In the valley.
Many were badly frightened, and some
thought the world was surely coming TO
an end. The hay crop is generally light
throughout the valley this season, and IL
10 thought many cattle owners will be
forced to sell some Of their stock this Fall,
% the short hay crop will not sustain the
number usually fed during the Winter.
The soothing and healing properties Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, it's pleas
ant and prompt and permanent cures.
have made 1t q great fsvorite with the
people everywhere. For sale by Mrs. II.
M. Schneider q Co., Druggists.
sweets TO the sweet.
Tea Garden Drips 10 an absolutely pure
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
Promising wye county Mines.

Sheriff Logan of Nye county. Nevada.
writes from Belmont: "Have just arrived
in Belmont from the Bell d Courts mines,
the Southern Klondike, and can say that
II is the finest prospect that l have ever
seen. II is really immense. Gold. silver,
copper, lead and iron in large quantities
Cohen's expert left here on the 29h to ex-
anime the properties. I have no doubt tht
sale will CO."
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
During the civil war. as we'll as in on

During the civil war. as we'll as in u
late war with Spain, diarrhoea was one Of
the most troublesome diseases the army
had 70 contend with. In many instances
II became chronic and the old soldiers still
suffer from ii. Mr.. David Taylor of Wind
Ridge, Greene Co.. Pa, is mi Of these.
He uses Chsmberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Disrrhoea Remedy and says he never
found anything that would give him suct
quick relief. II is for sale by Mrs. Fl. NJ
Schneider q Co., Druggists.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
Nevada potatoes I'm Demand.

Virginia Chronicle Agents are In Ne
vsda buying potatoes for the California
market. They only offer s25 per ton, how
ever, and most ranchers refuse 10 sell at
that price. They are confident that spuds
will reach the $50 notch next Winter and
will hold them for q higher market. Ne
vada potatoes take the lead in quality all
over Uncle Sans dominions.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
To Explore Former workings.

White Pine News: Miners are employed
cleaning out the old tunnels of the North
Mountain Company's mines at Cherry
Greek. There are over 1000 feet Of tunnels
TO be repaired and retracked, which will
occupy considerable time with a small
force of men. The clearing OF these tunnels
will expose bodies of ore developed under
General Rosecrans' administration and
not yet seen by the present owners.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
Must show a Clear Bill.

The Reno Gazette understands that the
NJ. E. church has taken some action re.
garding their pastor marrying California
divorced couples. Rev. Mr.. Jones was
seen this morning and said he would no
longer perform such ceremonies unless the
parties seeking wedlock could show that
they were innocent and were divorced
from their former husband or wife through
no fault OF theirs.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12
settled Ont Of Court.

The suit Of Maurice Hartnett against
All Tone for about twenty tons Of ore
alleged TO have been wrongfully extracted
from tho formers ground by the latter,
has been dismissed. The parties have
come to q peaceful settlement OF their
difficulties. and will work the Eureka
Tunnel together under Q joint lease.