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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-18
RODE ON STEAMBOAT SHAFT.

RODE ON STEAMBOAT SHAFT.
 Patehogue, L. l., Nov 17,-For more than three ninutes "Wednesday Hngin- ger Emmett Still of the steam oyster dredger Curiosity, was whirled around on the middle wheel shaft Still was under the shaft oiling the machinery when projecting nut caught in his clothing and he was carried along, He had presence of mind enough to hug the shaft as close as possible, but his feet swung out and wrecked everything within striking distance. An iron cook stove was demolished and all the near by woodwork was broken. The rush. ing of the water and the pounding of the machintry drowned Stills cries for help, but Captain Edward Dayton mo- ticed something wrong He went to the engine room and shut off steam. Still dropped from the shaft unconscious, His feet and legs were in a shocking condition and his right arm was brok- en at the elbow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-18
WOMEN'S CLUBS MEET,
60 OUNCIL OF THEtSTATE FEDER4- m
 ITON IN SESSION YESTERDAY
At the Church of the Redeemer in This City-Various Reports Presented- Work Accomplished by the Clubs.

A meeting of the council of the State Federation of Womens clubs was held in the Church of the Redeemer yester- day, by invitation of the Federated clubs of New Haven and West Haven. Reports of the educational, library and interchange, civic club and village im- provement committees were read and approved. The reports were most in teresting, and showed a great deal of work to have been accomplished by the clubs
 The educational committee reported in favor of the law which the G. A. R. wishes to pass relative to having mili- tary drills in the high schools of the state; and also of having domestic sci ence taught in the high schools. The proposed law on state examinations for teachers was also approved. The re- port of the civic club committee was very interesting, and showed much work to have been accomplished among the various clubs of the state. Com mendable work has also been done in the way of vacation schools
 A report which gave much pleasure to the ladies at the meeting was one that showed that in four towns of the state women are members of the board of education.
 Mrs. T. K. Noble of Norwalk, presi- dent of the Federation, presided at the meeting. The session opened at Il o'clock and lasted until 1:3O, when I,Ipot wac aaryed hV the ladies' asSOCia- tion of the Church of the Redeemer. In the afternoon a social session was held, at which the members of the local federated clubs met the officers of the state federation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-18
REAL ESTATE RECORD.

The following deeds were filed for rec ord in the town clerks office yesterday afternoon:
 Warranty deeds--Mehetabel Holt to Daniel o. Chipman, 451a feet on South Front street; Charles w. Gould to James P. Pigott, 50 feet on Lawrence street.
 Quit claim deeds-George E. Maltby, jr., to John c. Hollister, S2 feet on Church street, IS feet on Franklin street, 125 feet on Water street and 52 feet on Chestnut street; George w. H. Hughes to Charles E. Thompson, 40 feet on Walnut street; Clarence E. Thomp- son to Julia A. Bickford, 32 feet or Col lis street. Justus s. Hotchkiss to Julia A. Bickford, 32 feet on Collis street; Harry A. Green to Louis l.. Rosenberg, 20 SIP feet on Spruce street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-18

Revised Version. well, that's enough to try the patience of Job," ex- claimed the village minister, as he threw aside the local paper. Why" what's the matter, dear?' asked his wife. Yesterday I preached from the text, Be ye therefore steadfast an- swered the good man, "but the printer makes 1t read, Be ye there for break fast. '"-Chicago News.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-18
CHRISTIAN ENDEAXOR.

Albert l.. Ely of Plantsvillt will go to Bristol Sunday evening where, as state superintendent of temperance work of the Young Peoples society of Christian Endeavor he will address the Senior Endeavor of the Prospect M. F. church at 5:45 o'clock. Mir Ely will address the .Tunior Endeayor at 4:40.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-18

Cinnamon Coated ptIIs --Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills are coated like cinnamon drop, dose 40 in vial for 10 cents. Their popularity is a whirlwind. sweeping com petirors before 1t like chaff. No pain, no gripping, no inconvenience. Sold by E. A. Gessner.--40.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-18
OBSERVATIONS DISCONTINUED.
Yale Astronomers Give Up Attempt to
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Yale Astronomers Give Up Attempt to
 Photograph Meteors.
 The Yale astronomers yesterday af- ternoon decided to give up their obser- vations on the shower of the Leonides, so no photographs were taken last night at the observatory.
 Professor Chase said yesterday after noon that several photographs were taken, but that he was not sure that any meteors had been photographed. Professor Chase also said that large number of sporadic meteors had been observed, but apparently they have had no glimpse of the Leonides.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-18
Palace and Central Markets.

E. schoenberger & Sons. Bargains in Poultry, Meats and Vegetables. Sparerib, Sc. lb 3lbs Steak for 25c; Roast Beef Sclb; Chickens Sc1D Turkeys 12c1b; Ducks 12clb. Canned Goods of all kinds; Butter, Cheese and Eggs; Tea, Coffee and Spices. Will re- ceive carloads of Litchfield Poultry this week for Thanksgiving Give in your orders early.
 Telephone 120.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
WHITE PINE COUNTY ITEMS.
from the News Of May as

From the News Of May 25.l
Nearly all the once vacant houses in
Cherry Greek are now occupied.
M. McGarry and son Leonard are work.
ing in one OF the Cornell mines ct Ham.
ilton.
A shipment Of ore sacks was made this
week from here TO the new gold camp near
Cherry.
We are informed that the recent cold
weather has caused considerable loss In
the lamb crop Of the Adams & McGill
locks.
Tom Davis, superintendent Of the Star
mill at Cherry Greek, reports the flow Of
water in their srtesisn well increasing, so
there is no doubt OF ii supplying q per-
manent flow Of water.
The traction engine so long expected at
Cherry Greek met with an accident at the
Deep Well on the Wells road, n OF the
wheels being broken. A new wheel has
been ordered from the East and we hope
soon to greet its arrival.
VIM. Matson sold to @. A. Mathewson
about fifty-fve head Of cattle last week 81
Hamilton. The same lot Of stock was
afterward purchased by A.. Muir with the
exception OF q few head Of steers, which
L. Zsdow bought.
Explorations are being made in the Star
mine while waiting for the traction engine.
and very important discoveries are being
made showing immense bodies Of ore east
and west OF the shaft. Everything at the
mine and mill is in perfect readiness TO
turn out the values as soon as the engine
arrives to haul the ore.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
Wool Outlook.

A circular letter sent out from Phils-
delphia states that Q remarkable change is
developing in the situation OF domestic
woods. The phenomenal advance in the
European markets in the values Of fine
woods has produced q boom and the
natural demand added to speculation has
exposed the fact that there 10 On absolute
shortage OF fine woods abroad. No fine
Australian, South American or Cape woods
can be imported into this country under
65 10 rs cents secured cost. and there is
evidently room for a big advance in our
domestic woods before reaching the i'm
porting point. The fac. that imported
cloths have been exported to England at q
profit. as well as a large quantity OF our
Territorial fine woods is q sufficient evil
dence OF the way the wind blows.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

United States Department Of Agricul
ture, Climate and Crop Bulletin Of The
Weather Bureau. Nevsds Section, for the
week ending Monday. May 20. 1899.
J. II. SMITH, Observer.
CARSON CrrY, New, May 20. 1899.
Another week OF cold and generally I'M.
favorable weather for termination, growth
and development of crops. High, cold,
north winds. freezing night temperatures.
and frequent Hurries Of snow 10 northern
portion, characterized the weather oondi-
lions during the past seven days.
The heavy frosts during the middle Of
the week did considerable damage to fruit.
berries, early potatoes and garden truck.
Reports indicate that the grain and alfalfa
crops are In good condition In most dis
tricts but making slow growth on account
Of the prevailing cold weather for the past
two weeks. The range feed is reported
good in most districts and stock is doing
we'll. The outlook for fruit Is very dis
couraging.
EUREKA COUNTY-Eureka-An I'M
favorable week; cold and chilly with more
or less wind; ice formed several nights;
three-fourths Of an inch thick on the night
Of 16th. Four inches Of snow fell on 18th
and 9 little on the 10Th and goth. Tree
fruit will be q failure; berries injured
extent not known; meadow and range
feed growing slowly; other vegetation
almost at q standstill.-Wm. F. Cox.
Beowswe-westher past week very dis
agreeable; three inches Of snow first part
Of week; cold north winds; alfalfa 81 .
standstill; nothing growing in .he gar
dens; range stock looking good; we want
warm weather.-W. ID. Stewart.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
New cold Kxsr.csinr meshod.

A new method Of extracting gold Is be-
ing employed at Mount Morgan, Queens.
land, which is said to have advantages
over the amalgamation and cyanide pro-
cess. II is more searching than mercury
and can be applied to ores containing
copper. The ore 10 mixed with common
salt and sulphuric acid. and Q solution Of
-permanganate OF potash 10 added. Hy-
~drochlorio acid 10 formed and chlorine 10
liberated to combine with the gold, form
Ing chloride OF gold.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
Dusky Lads and Lassies.

Reno Journal: District Attorney Will
son reports seeing IN interesting sight In
Carson Saturday. About one hundred
and twenty-five Indian children from the
Carson training school spent the after
noon in Capitol park accompanied by their
teachers. They presented a neat appear
anoe In their uniforms, and, In point OF
behavior. would have been models for the
pale-faced school children. The band Of
the institution gave q concert in the open
air. Twelve pupils from this school are
now In the East and will attend the Paris
fair % evidence Of what Uncle Sam 10 do
ing for his aboriginal wards.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
THAN THOU.

The lily trembling on it's slender stalk
Is not more ~delicstely fair
The violet on the shady garden walk
More meekiy modest blooming there.
The psnsies-"t they're for shought"-ant
they
Are not more true 70 msmory's claim
Nor roses. children Of the May.
More thrilling sweet 10 heart and brain,
There Is no brighter. h~eavenlier thing
In ell this world. by land or sea.
Nor In the skies above where angels sing
THAN THOU. o, well-belovsd to me
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
A Had smash Up.

Wilbur Luoey's horse broke away from
q tree to which he was tied at the Diamond
mine Thursday night. and was finally
found down the canyon near the old
reservoir, tangled in his harness and con-
sidersbiy buised. The new light spring
wagon TO which the horse was hitched was
badly broken up and the harness had 70
be cut TO pieces to get the horse upon his
feet.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

The lateness In the arrival Of the E. d
P. train last Tuesday was caused by an un-
usual occurrence near Diamond Station, Ia
miles north of Eureka. The train was
making its usual speed when a violent
whirlwind struck II and toppled of 80 bales
OF hay, which had been fastened by heavy
ropes on q dat car. II took the train force
aud four Indians an hour to reload the
hay on three empty fats.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
III

The Enterprise in referring to the work
on the State University annual carte
misia" being done in Chicago says:
Yes, Chicago should be rewarded, and
the next time q bill Is introduced in the
Legislature reducing the interest on school
lands from 6 TO 4 per cent? bill which.
il 1t had passed would have knocked the
stufing out of the State University-we
suppose the Chicago papers will use hun
dreds OF dollars worth Of time and space
in opposing such . bill.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
Traction Engine Has Troubles.

The traction engine 10 having consider
able trouble, says the Elko Independent.
II fret got stalled in the sand about 9 mile
and Q half from town, and had 10 drop
n wagon. Thursday 1t again stalled
about six miles out; the sprocket wheel
was gesred too highly, and q new one was
sent for. Mr.. Redman says he is not dis
couraged, and is confident that when the
new sprocket wheel is In place and the
road better known no trouble will be
experienced. Yesterday the engine took .
wagon loaded with timbers to the "Dobie."
On the up trip the bridges were repaired
and one stop made to fill the water tanks.
The distance Of the round trip was twelve
miles. and was made in four hours, includ-
ing all stops.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
subpesaed 20 Appear Al Carson.

Trenmore CONN, one Of McMillan's
attorneys In the G~overnorship contest.
was In Eureka Tuesday for the purpose Of
serving . subpoena on County Clerk Hoegh
70 appear before the Supreme Court At
Carson on June 6, with the ballots, tally
sheets. certificates Of nomination and other
election documents pertaining 70 the gen.
eral election Of 1898.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
That Golconda Bull Fight.

II there 10 mo- interference on the part
OF the State authorities Golconda will have
Q bull fight. A famous matadore Of Mexico
has written to the Jockey Club and offered
to pull off the fight for three-fourths of
the receipts. Decided action IN the offer
will not be taken till the next meeting OF
the club.-Golconda News.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
Postomce Improvements.

Postmaster Broy has decided TO entirely
renovate the postofioe and make il
thoroughly up.to-dats in every particular.
He has ordered . new set Of d~ust-proof,
bronze postofice lock boxes from Chicago.
with which he will replace the wooden
boxes now In the Office, which have been
in use for about twenty years.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Grand Marshal F. J. Brossemer, on be-
half Of the I. o. o. F., extends an invita-
sion 10 all societies and citizens generally
10 assist the Order In the Memorial ser
vices 10 be held At Masonic and Odd Eel
lows Hall on Tuesday. May 80, at 10
o'clock A. M. After the services q process
sion will be formed and march TO the GEM
e~teries. where ths usual distribution OF
flowers will be made.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Constable Hawkins, assisted by Conduc.
tor Rousey Of the e. & P. R. R.. arrested
three men 81 Palisads Wednesday night,
who are wanted at Elko for tine robbery Of
Seymour Jacobs tailoring establishment.
A bolt Of cloth was recovered from the
men, but $500. which also had been I taken,
IVES not secured.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

From now until May s1st the Central
Pacific Railroad will sell round trip tick.
cts from Palisade 70 Reno 81 n way rate
account Of the commencement exercises
OF the Nevada State University. The
tickets are good until June and. The Eu-
reks d Palisade Railroad will give their
round trip rate for this excursion.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
Apfary for LovelOck.

A carload OF hives filed with bees from
Los Angeles, CAL, has recently arrived 81
Lovelook, Humboldt county. where Cali
fornians are about to establish an apiary,
she luxuriant growth Of wild flowers in
that locality affording splendid feeding
ground for the honey makers.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
EureL. County Horses Bound East.

Elko Tidings, May 20: Seven hundred
head OF rs, Horseshoe and I'D horses.
bought by Toponos and B~rowneli. which
are being driven East. passed here Thurs
day. Eight men are handling the band.
After reaching Deesh, the herd will be
driven by the way OF Soda Springs. Idaho.
which point 1t is expected 10 reach by July
/. thence to the Missouri river. where they
will arrive late in the Fall.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Thomas s.. Douglas, one Of the old
timers ON the Base Range. died In Eureka
Friday. May 10. He came from White
Pine early in 1870 and has resided here
ever since. He was for many years en-
gagged in the liquor business. and has al
ways been closely identified with the fire
department. having held the position Of
chief during the liveliest times.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
stiII ON Deck.

h. L. Blaisdell, the first State Governor
Of Nevada. has gone 70 Como, Lyon county,
to live at the Logan and Hully property.
The Governor has been engaged in min
ing enterprises since the expiration OF his
g~ubernatorial term In 1869 and although
past the SEVENTEEN milestone, is still hale
and hearty and as active in his bonanza
searches as he was nearly q third Of 9 CEN
fury ago.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
White Pine cold Ore Disooyery.

Eagle Canyon, about five miles distant
from Cherry Greek, White Pine county. Is
having just At the present time a little
mining excitement. II started over the
new finds Of quartz stringers in the
quartzite in that district. These quartz
stringers are small, but show considerable
free gold.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
Alfalfa In Nevada and Arizona.

In Arizona they cut ss many as six
crops OF alfalfa in one year, and yet they
only get six tom TO the acre. In this
valley we get as many tons to the acre and
have the expense of cutting oaly two or
three crups.-Lovesock Tribune.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Grading for the railroad from Truckee
10 Tahoe began last week and the con-
tractors are to complete that part Of the
work by August 1. II this statement from
The Republican is reliable. the line will
not BE- spen for tourists until nsxt rear.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Merited Tribute GO Professor Bray.
J. E. Bray has again been elected ss
principal Of the Reno public schools for
the ensuing year. Prof. Bray has been
principal Of our schools for the past ten
years and has made for them almost .
national reputation. His ideas are pro-
gressive and his methods calculated to
bring the best results.-Reno Gazette.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
Attendance Nos Compulsory.

The arguments in the G~ubernatorial
contest case has directed attention to the
fact that no person is required to attend
as . witness before any court, Judge or
justice. referee or other officer ont Of ths
county In which he resides. unless the
distance be less than thirty miles from his
place Of residence to the county Of trial.
Carson Appeal,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

consider 10 NOT only . pleasure but q
duty l owe to my neighbors TO tell about
the wonderful cure effected In my case by
the timely use Of Chsmberiain's Colo,
Cholera and Disrrhoes Remedy. I was
taken very badly with hux and procured .
bottle Of this remedy. A few doses Of II
effected . permanent cure. I take pleasure
in recommending 10 to others suffering
from that terrible d~issase.-J. W. Lynch,
Dorr. W. Va. This remedy Is sold by
Mrs. h. N. Schneider q Co., Druggists.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27
OFFICERS:
OUR FOREIGN MONEY ORDER SYSTEM IS
UNSURPASSED.
J. Il HoEeH JOHN HANooCK. 81. W. E. GRIFFIN OSCAR Ism

The funds being paid in the money of the country where sent, and direct to the
recipient, WHO'S saved the trouble and expense of collecting q draft,
and senders ire protected against loss.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Another Railroad Through Nevada.
According 70 the Salt Lake Herald, an
other railroad Is headed for Utah, and
incidentally Nevada. This time Utah 10
10 be entered from the south. The road
Is incorporated under the name Of the
Arizona q Utah, and the point Of begin
ming Is al Kingman, Arizona. on the
Santa Fe Pacific. The road takes q
northerly direction and will make oonnec-
zion with some road In southern Utah or
southern Nevada; just at what point can
not be stated at present. The work on the
first fifty miles Of the new road has
actually begun, and the first twenty-five
miles Ia we'll under way. The rails and
ties are on the ground, and the work is
being pushed forward with ell possible
speed. Harry Mccartney. the well-known
Salt Lake engineer. is In charge % chief
engineer. II the road extends due north
from Kingmsn IL will form . junction
with the Utah q Pacific at som point In
southeastern Nevada.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

The Spanish cruiser Reins Mercedes, the
only warship afioat Of Cervera's feet, is
now at anchor of Old Point Comfort,
Virginia.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

CORRESPONDENTS Fourth National Bank. New York City; Inc
Croker Woolworh National Bank, San Francisco; Knauth, Nschod d kuhne'
New York City, Mccormick q Co., Salt Lake City. irTla
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Al an adjourned meeting Of the Board
Of County Commissioners held Saturday
May 20, the following business was trans
acted:
The Treasurer was ordered 70 sell the
north i2k feet Of lot 8. in block 40. In the
town Of Eureka, with improvements there
on, to the highest bidder for cash.
A petition having been filed for the
establishments Of . school In the Italian
Ranch School District. the Board estsb-
lishsd a district. the boundaries Of which
are ss follows: Beginning ct q point one
half mile east Of D. Depaoli's house, thence
two and ons-hslf miles north, thence
three miles south, thence three miles east.
thence one-half mile north to place Of
beginning.
The Board adjourned to Monday, June
s, 1899.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Ore Shipments over the Il. d r.
The following ore shipments have been
made over the Eureka d Palisade railroad
for the week ending May 26, 1899:
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

The Clifton tunnel on the Manhattan
mining property 81 Austin. Lander county.
over 1000 feet In length and run for the
purpose Of draining that group and those
on Lander Hill was abandoned simulssne-
ously with the shutting down Of the Man
haitian eishty-stsmp mill. At that time
the camp had 5000 population which has
dwindled 70 less than one dfth that num-
Der.
The ores Of that region carry silver
almost exclusively and the depreciation In
value Of that metal was the cause Of Q rus
pension Of mining there on On extensive
scale. The town Of Austin 70 on the TOT.
yabs range and the altitude 1884 fest
above 80 level. The higher peaks Of that
range are visible from Austin under osr-
tain conditions Of the atmosphere although
$50 miles distant In an air line. The town
contains many substantial stone and brick
structures and The present source Of its
support are The agricultural and cattle
industries Of Lander county.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-27

Nsvods Girl N Export Driver.
Nevada Winters, daughter Of shs famous
Washos Valley thoroughbred horse
breeder. drove . four.in-hsnd Of blooded
stock 70 Carson with the Washoe basket
ball team, and her fearless handling Of
the spirited animals was . revelation 70
the livery men Of the State capital.