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Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
POKER IN THE FAMILY.

It is but a few years since women were supposed to know nothing about the great American game of draw polk CT. The same supposition would not hold good today, for poker has become one of the standard games in society and both sexes are playing it; if any thing, the women with more avidit:r than the men. In family parties, i: IS true, the game is sometimes played just for fun, but generally for small stakes.
 Perhaps the most satisfactory meth cd is that devised by several young married couples living on the West side, who get together once or twice a week to play poker. They play a dol lar limit game, but this is not so fierce as it sounds, for all of the chips are bought for 10 cents on the dollar. They- maintain that it sounds much better to raise the opener of a pot "a dollar than it would to raise him '10 cents,' g and that by magnifying the value of their chips they play a much better game of poker.
 But this is only one feature of this remarkable game. They wanted to keep it on the Friendly" basis and felt that if the Smiths went home from the Browns flat two or three nights In gus
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
MINING NOTES.

The Little Kicker mine. the property of Joe Mayer and w. B. Clark, has been bonded by eastern parties for s10,- OOO.T This mine is an extension of the McCabe, and is said to be a very prom ising property. Work will be pushed at once.-Prescott Prospect.
 A shaft has lately been sunk on the Sterling to a depth of 21S feet and from the bottom Of which a crosscut was run. which encountered a twenty inch vein of high grade ore, says the Pres colt Prospect. Also the contract for drifting 3S0 feet is almost completed and the ore shows continuously. MT. Taft is we'll satisfied with the Sterling.
 Jack Owen Chloride Jack) came in from the Harcouver country last week, and was called away by telegram on Sunday. He has relocated some copper properties discovered and located by the reporter in 1890, and has eight men at work on them, says the Prescott Prospect. He says that prospectors are coming into the Harqua Hala and Har- couver mountains almost daily. and that some one is going to discover a bonanza before long. That section has really been very little prospected since the rush to the Harqua Hala bonanza, and it is almost a solid bed of mineral from the great mine at the eastern eX- tremity of the Harcouver, westward and southwestward to the Colorado river The discovery of another bo- nanza in that country that will set the mining world crazy for while is by no means unlikely.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
~GonD ReSOLUTiNoS LIKE EGGS UNLESS HATtHtO INTO ACIION- WILL RUN INTO ROTTENRESS |"

twritten for Sensible Think ng Heads of Families)
 KILROY'S NEW PALESTINE - Room 316 Fleming sBIock-now offers lovely homes, viz: Ten four-room new brick cottages Cwith bath) in one of the loveliest locations in Phoe- nix on the installment plan, monthly payments of ten dollars. NOW! ASK YOURSELF THIS CUES TION: WHY am I paying exorbitant monthly rents for poor rooms or houses when I can just as easily save it? Should you desire to leave Phoe- nix in six months or a year after ak ing one of these homes-THE SAME CAN BE SOLD OR RENTED WITH OUT ANY TROUBLE; if the former, you are at once recouped for rent ex- pense while in Phoenix; if the latter, your tenant (and they are plentiful for this size cottage) takes your place; eventually paying out fer your property which, considering the amount invested, is far better than any savings bank account or FIVE ACRE TRACT that you are being sore ly tempted to purchase. We lay stress on the last sentence and ask that you preserve this ad; reading it twelve months hence.
 Qor our Single Lot Sales see Want Column in this pape-).
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
THE REPORTERS LOST STORY.
The Man on the Mule Was Frank
 James and He Didn't Know It.

Occasionally reporter bumps into a great big story and don't know it un- til it is too late" remarked an old newspaper man the other night "The worst case of that kind I ever heard of in my life happened with a chum of mine in Missouri in 1883. He had been sent down into the southwestern part of the state to write an article about a socialistic community. which was try ing the usual cooperative experiment, and. while riding along a country road he fell in with a solemn looking chap, rHounted on a mule. They got into conversation. of course, and presently their talk drifted to the killing of Jesse James. the bandit. an event which had recently stirred up the whole state. The solemn stranger showed himself re- markedly conversant with the history of the James gang, and gave a num- Der of interesting details of the cir cumstances leading to it's disruption, all of which had originated, it seemed, in row over a woman. Finally he volunteered the startling statement that Frank James. the surviving broth CT, was about to surrender himself to lnG duInOTlIleS. The reporter hOOteQ at the idea. You don't know what you're talking about, he exclaimed, that is the very last thing in the world that Frank James is apt to do. oh! all right, if you know, replied the oth- CT, and changed the subject. 4 little later they parted. The reporter re- turned to St. Louis a week afterward and the first thing he saw when he picked up the paper was that Frank James had formally surrendered to Governor Crittenden. Thunder and lightningi' he yelled that must have been him that I meti' On the follow ing day he was sent to Independence, Mo, to interview the noted prisoner, and, sure enough, he proved to be the man on the mule. What chance i'm pulse prompted him to mention his plan heaven only knows, but he was a strange chap, a man of moods and something of a humorist. My poor friend never forgave himself. He is chagrined to this day."-New Orleans Times es-pemccrat.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
THE OREGON MINE.
And Other Big Properties in the Dos
 Cabezas District

A force of expert copper miners un- der Jack Stewart arrived Monday from Clifton and went out to the Oregon mine, where the work of sinking the shaft is being vigorously prosecuted, says the Range News. The manage ment expect by the end of next week to reach the 100 foot level and will then put on additional men to run tunnels each way on the ledge, while another force continues sinking. No effort will be spared to develop the mine as rapid ly as possible. Three loads of heavy mine timbers have been sent out from Wilcox this week for use in the shaft. Work has commenced on the roal to connect the mine with the new town site of Lamb City, and a company boarding house and other buildings are to be erected at once.
 We are informed that the stock of the company is being rapidly taken both by local business men and outside investors. The mine is showing up well and all believe that the long looked for opening up of Dos Cabezas camp is now assured.
 Besides the Consolidated Mines com- pany half a dozen less pretentious con- cerns are industriously developing other promising properties in the dis trict.
 C. M. Roberts, who is one of quar- tette of Missouri capitalists, is said to have a bonanza in the White Billings mines, which have made so good showing that he could get six times what he paid for the property. He is already shipping ore and has prospect of making a fortune. The ore is cop per sulphurets, of which there is said to be a seven foot vein.
 George Metz is working twenty five men on the Cottonwood mine and has also begun the development of the Arc tic copper mine, bonded from the Fall estate. The Cottonwood mill is run ming day and night on gold ore.
 MT. Sheldon, the new owner of the Casey gold mines, is steadily develop ing them, and rich strike in one of the workings was lately reported.
 r. M. Frank of Los Angeles recently forwarded a shipment of ore from the Climax mine on which he made the second payment of $2,OOO to Democrat & Rieder Friday. Six thousand more is to be paid February 1.
 Philip Waughtal lately discovered ledge carrying 116 ounces silver and ten dollars in gold. which indicates that there are good mines yet to be found.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
THE SWISS GIRL CAMP
The Rise of a New Producer of
 Copper.

Swiss Girl Camp, Yavapai County, Ariz., Dec. 24.-(Special Correspondence or The Republican.)-This camp is To- cated on the western slope of the Agua Fria mountains, and is fourteen miles from the United Verde mine as the crow flies. It is located in similar formation to the United Verde and the owner of the claims, Jules c. Baumann of Prescott, believes that he is opening up a producer of copper which will some day take rank with that great camp. The camp is less than three miles from the Agua Fria river and a good wagon road leads to the workings. There are twenty-four claims in all, covering zone which is barely pros pected. The main ledge Is the Swiss girl. which has eight claims. This lode has been developed by three shafts and a tunnel, the latter being driven 179 feet upon the vein. One of the shafts has a depth of 115 feet. one thirty eight feet and the third ten feet. dia- mond drill is being operated at the opening of the tunnel on the ore, and a depth of 12O feet has been attained. 1ht NoiN Sb NiliS uSplii llldl Sul- phide ore has been reached, and it is proposed to continue sinking to a depth or 800 feet by this process of prospect ing. &El
 The Swiss Girl. has several feeders. The Beebe has two parallel veins which have produced some high grade ore. A forty-foot shaft consists of the deveI- opment of the Beebe. The Alice claim contains the camp, and is developed by a shaft sunk POS feet. 4 great deal of
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
PROFESSION AL
PHYSICIANS.

OWING TO THE INCREASE IN BUsI- ness in the last two years DR. CHILDS has been compelled to seek more com rnodious quarters. His friends and patrons will now find him at No. 16 SOUTH SECOND AVENUE. All Dis eases Treated Scientifically to a cure. Consultation Free. DIR. CHILDS is the best diagnostician in Arizona
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
AGENTS FOR THIS PAPER.

CURTIS-NEHALL ALLADvERTIsING COMPANY
 Established lS95l San Francisco Office. 5lO Montgomery Street Los Angeles ofhce. 22s West Second Street.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
METAL MARKET.

New York, Dec. 26.-Silver certiff- cates, 5S54@591a; bar silver, 5S1s; Mexi- can dollars, 471H.
 Copper, dull; brokers, 161s; exchange, 161a; casting, 151k.
 Lead, firm; unchanged.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
Mines for Sale.

A speciality made of developed properties in Mexico and the Southwest. Go d mines and pros oects are wanted. Bona tde cores pond euce ot mine owners, capitalists and invest ors solicited.
 H. E. RUNKLE, Mining Broker,
 Fl Paso, Texas.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27

William R. Orr & Co.,, West Adams street, merchandise brokers. Cores pondence solicited. Quotations by wire daily. Hello 65.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
STOCK MARKET.

Los Angeles. Dec. 26.-CattIe. per cv-t,, $3.75@425; calves. S45OG5.OG; sheep. per head, $3.75G4OO; lambs, $2.5OG275.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27
VETERINARY.

F. O. RICHMOND, NJ. D. C., Phoenix, Arizona.-Veterinary Surgeon and Den tist; diseases of all domestic animals scientifically treated. Office and resi- dence 537 West Van Buren street. No charge for consultation. Agent for the Horse Review
Arizona republican., 1899-12-27

Now has six frst-class artists employed Give us call and be convinced. Opposite the opera house. Hot and cold baths 9 cents.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
No. 2O7.
ARTIFICIAL-LIMB BUSINESS.
The War with Spain Had No Eject
Some improvements Re-
Gently Mnde.

The only wounded soldier OF the late
war who has reached New York and
been supplied with an artificial leg was
a member of the Astor battery, says the
Kew York Commercial Advertiser.
During the civil war 10000 men were
deprived of limbs, and in the recent
war only 30, half of whom met with
their losses either in camp or on war
vessels, not in action.
The manufacture of artificial limbs
has been developed rapidly of late; one
firm alone in this city has on its books
the names of 10000 persons who have
been or are to be supplied with artifi-
cial limbs.
The proprietor of one of the largest
manufactures in this city said recent
ly: "Wars have very little effect on our
business. The railroads are the great
est destroyers of life and limb, not en-
cepting disease. find that 100, 900 per-
sons are killed or MANNED yearly on the
railroads of the United States alone,
principally employees, very small per-
centage being passengers. Up to this
time the manufacture of artificial
limbs has been considered n local in
dustry, but so great a degree of perfec-
ton has been attained that New York
manufacturers are shipping to all parts
of the world
Recent improvements are the rubber
hand and foot. The ductile fingers are
made of Norway iron, the most malle-
able OF metals, which enables the per-
son wearing the hand to have it easily
assume any position. The improved
root has spring mattress embodied in
he rubber, which gives it greater elas-
:icity, durability and natural action
than those with articulated Joints used
formerly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05

By order of the Board of County
Commissioners, all bills against the
County to be acted upon by the
Board, must be filed on or before the
Saturday Immediately preceding the
Monday upon which the Board meets,
otherwise the bills will not be acted
upon until the next meeting of the
Board.
- Attest: A. G. DAwLEY
County Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
For Sale==MCAfee'S.
JACKS STATION, July q, 1899.

JACKS STATION, July q, 1899.
Special bargain. 1t will pay you to
see it; 400 acres Of State land, 16O
under fence; house Of six rooms, on
ground floor, with upstairs, l9x3O,
and good cellar; lumber house
and stale room for &c horses. There
is good well of water at the back
door. One can always make few
dollars for meals and hay pasturage
for horses. n fine range and plenty
Of good land can be bought if wanted
and there is an abundance of water.
Located nine miles above Mrs. John
sons, on the Mountain City
road. The house is pretty we'll
furnished. Will be cold ior eight
hundred dollars (sSOO). which is S4OO
less than cost. l will be at the sta.
ton for a month.
MRS. A. Nj. MCAFEE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
PLAYING POKER BY WIRE.
ieiegrnph Operators Have Games
with Distant Brethren Of
the Craft.

Few outside the brotherhood of the
key are aware that operators often play
poker over the wire. 1t is, nevertheless
fact, and the diversion is fairly COM
mon. when L was working on the
H!2nkety-blank line at little railroad
station i'll Illinois," said an ex-operator
The other day, business was very slack
toward early morning and we used to
get up four-handed game regularly.
The players were myself and three 9th
er operators at different points along
the line. We would call each other up
and then every man would deal himself
hand, making his discards ndNhelp-
ing as desired. OF course we>lId to
trust to mutual honor as to cheating.
but | think everybody was on the
square. All played freeze-out and the
loser had to treat when~ve got together
at headquarters, which was about once
month. l must confess that the ac-
tion was little slow, but the game was
more exciting than one might imagine.
Almost all the old operators have played
cards by telegraph at some time or an
other"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
W. W. BOOHER. Editor and Pro-
prietor.
An ENnNNHA1n nA nn,u
AN EVENING PAPER,

Published every Friday and sent to any 40.
1ress, postage paid), at the following rates,
payable in advance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
Notice to Creditors.

signed has been duly appointed and quail
fled by the District Court of the Fourth Ju-
dicial District OF the State of Nevada, in
and for the County OF Elllo, as adminstra-
tor of the estate of Elsie A. Gooding, late
OF said county, deceased. All creditors
having claims against said estate are re-
quired to file the same, with proper vouch-
ers attached. with the Clerk Of the Court,
within forty days OF the first publication OF
this notice.
Dated ELKo, Nevada, August 10, 1899.
w. II. SMITH,
Administrator OF the Estate OF Elsie A.
Gooding, Deceased.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
Silks to Look For,

The new summer silks begin with
colored fancy taffeta, beautiful effects
in black and white, with black alone in
very many handsome weaves, as all
Black is still highly favored by fashion
leaders. Soft, medium, heavy satins
and pCau dc sole of satin wCavcs with n
d"mi-IuGtcr are the most reliable of the
S;lIi textures. The black Bonnet silk,
Tith brilliant Iustcr, is also largely pat
rOnI2gd. Th" wcavcs called gros de
LOndrcs- Il revival Of the silks in fine
black reps worn years ago--is figured
With sE"i! designs, also in black. 4
Ecw design ~ gros dc Tours has a black
ground finely striped with satin, and
puntntly br0caded with tiny flowers.
Summer matclasse silks are shown
again, with lovely designs of small flow
ers on soft, natural grounds, and so
beautifully woven that the brocaded
figures look like hand embroidery
Philadelphia Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
SEALED PROPOSALS

Will be received at the County Clerks
office for the delivery to the county of
Fifty Cords Of No. I Cedar Wood
for use at the Courthouse, Jail and
hospital, to be delivered prior to No.
vember l, 1899. Bids received for the
delivery OF the full amount; or any
portion in lots of not less than ten
cords. Said proposals to be filed
with the County Clerk on or before
the second day of September, 1899.
Bids to be opened and acted upon
September 4, 1899. BY order of the
Board of County Commissioners,
ATTEST: A. G. DAwLEY, Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05

The INDEPENDENT has made com.
bination with the San Francisco Bull.
letin by which both papers will be
delivered to subscribers by carrier
Tor one dollar month. Every sub.
sscriber to both papers gets set of
beautiful sun burst photo.
2x2S inches, OF Dewey, Schley and
Sampson, Americas great naval
heroes. These pictures are works OF
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Sebscribe now and get these beauti.
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subscriptions received at this Office
OF by the solicitor.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-28
QUALITY AND NEWS.
Fame and Excellence are Determin-
ing Factors IN Successful
Development.
ONE OF THE IMPORTANT FUNC-
TONS OF HGH-CLASS
NEWSPAPERS.

In presenting interesting phases OF
scientific and economic problems.
h~igh-class newspapers frequently give
information Of as great value in their
advertising columns as in those devot-
ed to the principal events Of the day;
and when the fame Of a product is ex-
tended beyond its natural limits, into
foreign lands, and a large demand Gre
ated throughout Great Britain and her
Colonies and the principal sea-ports
and cities Of Europe. Asia and Africa,
it becomes a pleasant duty to note the
act and to tell Of the points of excel
lence on which so great success is
based. We refer to the now world
famed laxative remedy. Syrup of Figs,
the product of the California Fig Syrup
Company. The merits Of this we'll
known excellent laxative we're first
made known to the world through
the medical journals and newspapers
of the United States; and is one Of the
distinct achievements of the press. 1t
is now we'll known that Syrup of Figs
is an ethical proprietary remedy ap-
proved by the most eminent physicians
everywhere, because 1t is simple and
effective, yet pleasant TO take and ac-
ceptable to the system. and not only
prompt in its beneficial effects, but
also wholly free from any unpleasant
a~fter-effects. 1t is frequently referred
to as the remedy OF the healthy. be-
cause it is used by people who enjoy
good health and who live we'll and fee
well and are we'll informed on all sub
fects generally. including laxatives. lr
order to get its beneficial effects it is
necessary to get the genuine Syrup o.
Figs, which is manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-28
Expert Opinion.

An exchange comments as follows
on the ~unreliability of the reports of
self-styled professional mining ex-
perts;
at Is inexplicable why the opinion
of the professional mining expert
should be implicitly relied upon by so
many apparently intelligent men. He
goes into a camp of which he is en-
tirely ig~norant-knows nothing of its
formation or Theological peculiarities
looks around owlishly for a day or two
and then gives an opinion either to
damn or praise the mine he is employ
ed to examine.
In ninety-nine instances in a humid
red subsequent developments prove
him to be wrong. We contend that
nobody can go through a mine as If a
constable were after him and know
anything about it. Study of the ground
and peculiarities of the locality is nee
essary. No two mining belts in the
world are identical in their character
istics, yet experts seem to judge from
one standpoint
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-28
NO RIGHT TO UGLINEss.

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends,
but one who would be attractive must
keep her health. II she is weak, sickly
and all run down she will be nervous
and irritable. If she has constipation
or kidney trouble, her impure blood will
cause pimples, blotches. skin -eruptions
and a wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the
world to regulate stomach, liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. 1t
gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth,
velvety skin, rich complexion. 1t will
make a good-looking, charming woman
of a rundown invalid. Only so cents
at @. W. Kinney & Co.'s Drug Store. 2
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-28
HIS LEE WAS SAVED.

Mr.. J. +. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo, lately had a wonder
ful deliyerance from a frightfnl death.
III telling of it he says: Il was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran Into Pnen-
monia. My lungs b. came hardened. l
was 20 weak | couldn't even sit up in
bed. Nothing helped me l expected
to soon die of Consumption, when l
heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
One bottle gave great relief. | con-
tinued to use it, and now am well and
strong. | can't say too much in it's
praise" This marvellous medicine Is
the surest aud quickest cure in the
world for Throat and Lung Trouble.
Regular size so cents and $1.00- Trial
bottles free at G. W. Kinney & Co.'s
Drug Store every bottle gu%aranteed.2
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-28

A beautiful little New York girl has
the distinction Of having her picture on
every 50 bill issued in the United States
in 1896. Her nam is Rosa Marston,
and she is Is years old. On the 1896 81
bin there is a group at five female fig
ures. The one which represer is Rosa
Marston is that of one kneeling on the
left of the group. 1t is said that Miss
Marston earns $50 a week as a model.
In spite of her success she is a child in
feeling and is still fond OF toys and pets.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-28
VOLCANIC

Are grand, bnt Skin Eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns. Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands. Chilblains.
Best Pile cnre on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only % cents a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by q. w. Kin
ney & Co.'s Drug Store. 256