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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

state officials Urge That All Prop
erty he Fully Assessed.

The Assessor, District Attorney, and
Commissioners have received . commu'
nicasion signed by Governor Sadler,
Attorney General Jones, and Controller
Davis. calling attention TO the State Law
providing for the assessment OF ell prop
erty OF its actual cash value.
Under the law all property in the
county must be assessed ct its actual
cash value, and Assessors and their
bondsmen are liable for the taxes on oil
property within the county which is no,
assessed through the Assessors willful
or inexcussble neglect"
The letter that one Of the
State officials above named will visit
Earska In September for the purpose Of
discussing with the County Board Of
Equalization the provisions Of the law.
As . result Of last years effort, il Is
said, the taxable property of the State
was increased SITS, 464. 40 over the year
previous. and it is expected this year
will make . still better showing.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

Walter G. Powell, who . number OF
years ago was employed in the Schneider
drug store 10 Eureka, wa married ct
Hanford, California, on April IL to Miss
Belle Jacobs, daughter Of q former Su-
perior Judge OF Kings county. MIR.
Powell's old Eureka friends will extend
to him and his bride their best wishes
for their future happiness.
The groom is at present the manager
OF Putnam & Walkers drug store at
Reddiug, California, and the Free Press
Of that place. in announcing the wed
ding. says:
"Mr. Powell will return to ReddinR
with his bride in ten days, and they will
make their home in one of the new
Klaukens cottages on East street which
has been handsomely furnished. though
hardly, as the enterprising druggist has
assured his friends. for the use OF his
"mother and sister,"
"Walter Powell is q good business man
and q social favorite. and many are they
who wish long life to him and his BRIDE
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

ft Proved n Thoroughly Enjoyable
Entertainment.

Entertainment.
Considering the unfavorable weather
and the prevalence OF Ia grippe, colds,
and mumps, a very fair audience
greeted the Eureka Dramatic Club at
the Opera House on Saturday night
last in their presentation OF Clover
Farm. The prevailing epidemic is no
respecter OF persons, and in common
with other citizens some OF the mem
bers of the Club had fallen victims to
la grippe. Mrs. Keen had been afiiict-
ed with a severe cold for several days
previous, and on the evening Of the
entertainment she was still so hoarse
that it required . constant effort 10
control her voice. However, she took
her role admirably, and scarcely .
trace Of her affiiction was manifest in
the play. Frank Riddle, also, who
was to have taken the part of Robert
Unison, succumbed at the eleventh
hour, and his part was taken by
Charles Kinsey, who only had q single
day to prepare himself for a difficult
role, which he carried out to the salts
faction Of all.
These facts are simply mentioned in
justice to the performers, and not in
the nature Of an apology, for the play
needed no apology. 1t was a success
in every way, and the performers,
each and all, acquitted themselves in
a highly creditable manner.
The play vas n series of amusing
complications and still more amusing
climaxes, and that the audience was
thoroughly pleased with the evenings
entertainment was manifest on all
sides.
The following was the cast Of char
acters:
Philander Jimson, owner of
Clover Farm .........E +. X. KEEN
Robert Unison, his son .CHAs. KINsEY
Rev. Herbert Goodman, a
parsonin disguise CHAs. WITTENBERG
Slippery Gibbs, a burglar,
also in disguise JAS. p. McELRoY
Salamander Sharp, a detec-
tive john Mechanics
Count Fabian Mirabeau, a
French adventurer, FRED. MANHELM
Harmon Bliss, a real estate
speculator Ed. ROGERS
John Barton, who could not
understand what it was
all about. ..... JAS. Z. McELRoY
Jennie Barton, his daugh-
ter .......... KATE VEGETABLES
Mrs. Bessie Bliss, who made
trouble for herself Mis-. A. SMITH
Nancy Ann Unison, Phil
ander's wife -. Mis-. ADDIE KEEN
The dance, which followed the en-
tertainment, was we'll attended and
fully appreciated.
The club will take a rest for about
three months. at the end of which
time another comedy will be present
ed, and q full house is assured.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN M'EwEN.
At about 1890 o'clock on Wednesday,
April %, Benjamin Franklin McEwen
died at his home in Eureka after . short
illness. He was taken sick on Monday
Of last week with la grippe, which later
developed into pneumonia and caused
his death. Mr.. McEwen was born at
McEwensville, Northumberland county /,
Pa, August IL, 1892. and was therefore
aged 81 years, s months and IL days.
He came to Eureka from Denver, COL,
on May IL. 1872, and for some time
thereafter was employed in the grocery
store of Johnson Bros, later engaging ] q
the mercantile business for himself. He
was q veteran OF the Civil War, holding
the position of Commissary Agent, and
for several years has drawn Q pension of
So per month from the Government.
Mr.. McEwen built the first frame house
on Mob Hill. there being then only one
log cabin in that part Of the town. At
the time Of his death and for several
years prior thereto, he was %janitor Of
the public school building, and had
proven a valuable and p~ainstaking off,
cial. He was an honorable and upright
man, and was highly esteemed in Eure-
ka where he has resided for so many
years. A widow. three daughters. Mrs.
c. K. Addison Of Park City, Utah, Mrs.
T.. G.. James OF Iowa Hill. California,
and Miss May Flo of Eureka, and two
sons. Max and Harry. survive him. and
in their bereavement the family has the
sympathy Of the entire community.
The funeral will occur on Sunday at 2
o'clock P. NJ, and q number of relatives
from out Of town are expected to be pres.
emit.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

and the following day continued their
journey to their home at White River,
White Pine county. The young man wa.
not improving in the city and il was
thought a change might prove beneficial.
Charley Hancock, who has been al work
at Mic Simonsen's ranch in Newark Val
ley, was taken seriously Ill with la grippe
this week and Mr.. Simonsen made a hur-
ried trip to Eureka for a physician. DIR.
Keen and the young mans mother went
out to the ranch Wednesday morning, and
on his return Thursday the doctor report
ed his patient to be considerably improved.
Mrs. Hancock remained at the ranch to
nurse her son.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28
RECEIVER ASKED FOR.
whalen Consolidated Copper Min
ing Company fn Trouble.


William Whalen of Eureka, Nevada,
John w. Gibbs, ID. L. Staples, and +. X.
Ferguson Of Chicago, and George Leigh
ton, Walter Jewett. and other residents
of Grand Rapids. Michigan, have filed a
suit in the United States Circuit Court
in Chicago, asking that a receiver be
appointed for the Whalen Consolidated
Copper Mining Company. and that it's
officers be enjoined from selling or con-
verting any Of its stock. The Com
psny's capital stock is 50. 500. 900, being
divided into 100, 900 shares. It's mines
are located near Alpha. in this county,
and about th~irty-eiRht miles from Eure-
ks, and the bill declares that they are
very valuable. WhAlen, 90 . stock
holder, complains that the defendants
Thomas C. Stevens. Charles Lay. George
s. Bowen, P. c. Cowling, and seven
othsrs-have conspired to discredit the
company and to depress the value of its
stock. so that they could later obtain
control Of il at a low price. Joseph
Siegel, treasurer OF the company. is also
subjected to similar charges.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

DisagreesbIe weather Causes Con
siderable sickness.

DfsagreeabIe weather Causes Con-
siderable sickness.
The weather Of the past month has
been cold, damp and disagreeable and
the sudden changes have been condu-
Give TO colds, pneumonis, and complaints
Of . like nature. Not for . number Of
years has there been such an epidemic
Of sickness in Eureka as prevails 81 the
present time. Daring the past week .
large proportion Of our citizens have
suffered with disease resembling
10 grippe, and as fast as the afflicted
ones convalesce there are others to take
their places on the sick list. In it's frat
stages the disease 10 thought to be .
common cold, but ~ il runs lite course ID
torturss its victims with aches and pains,
and leaves them weak and dispiritsd,
and with their vitality 81 . low ebb.
Several years ago . disease somewhat
similar was prevalent 81 this place, bat
~ - setu W nAsc UsCn hiuSh ahoAs nSNoto
that the present one. However. the
affection which is now among Us is bad
enough, and none Of its victims have
been heard TO complain because Of its
mild form.
Mrs. Bartholomew, mother Of Mrs. B.
F. McEwen, is dangerously i'll at the
present time. She has reached the age
Of 81 years. and, it is feared, has not
the strength to rally from the effects Of
10 grippe with which she is suffering.
Jake Keuchel Of Ruby Hill is also very
low. with pneumonia. His brother, who
resides at New Haven, Connecticut, was
notified OF his condition and started at
once for this place. 1t is expected he
will arrive by Saturdays train.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

Eureka County's Taxable Property
Sears Upward.

Eureka County's Taxable Property
Scars Upward.
On Tussdsy last George Leightoa, one
OF the stockholders Of the Whalsn Con-
solidsssd Copper Mining Company, and
whose name appears in connection with
the suit brought by Mr.. Whslen against
the other stockholders 10 report Of which
appears in another column, arrived at
Alpha with his wife and son from Grand
Rapids, Michigan, and has taken up bis
residence on the ~company's property near
that place.
Mr.. Leighton brought with him an as
sortment Of goods and chsttels, an inven.
tory Of which is causing the residents Of
this county to wonder what is in store
for the country around Alpha, and people
in that vicinity will not be at all sur
prised to wake up some morning and find
that after the manner OF Aladdin OF Won.
derful Lamp fame Mr.. Leighton has con.
verted the Whalen mining property into
. model farm. where lowing kline and
waving grain will take the place Of the
gloomy rocks that are now supposed to
be charged with valuable copper and
other mineral deposits.
1t required six freight cars TO convey
Mr.. Leighton's belongings to Alpha, and
in the consignment were four horses, five
COWS. one bull, two calves and four hogs,
all finely bred animals and evidently Of
pure blood. 10 addition there was q be-
wildering array of ducks, geese and chick
ems, and 9 dog whose pedigree will en-
title him to an exalted position in the
canine society OF Nevada.
At first people along the line Of the
Eureka h Pslisade railroad were disposed
to smile at the ducks and geese and won.
der where the water was to come from to
battle their web feet and keep their feath
ers 10 the condition so dear to the hearts
of ell properly reared members OF their
species, but now there is not . lingering
doubt that . model duck pond will soon
be evolved from the mystic depths of the
WhAlen mine. and the Eastern ducks and
geese will be disportibg themselves on it's
glossy surface.
In the outfit there was . full North
western carload OF handsome furniture.
including q beautiful Psrlor Grand piano
and other articles necessary to the proper
equipment OF . model home. There was
also q full ranch outfit. and 9 hired man
to see that everything was properly cared
for on the journey.
The people OF Eureka county will glad.
ly welcome Mr.. Leighton to his new home,
and although they do not fully under
stand his plans for the future they will
watch with interest the developments he
nay make. aud give him full credit for
what be may accomplish.
Whether il 10 the intention Of the com
pany to develop their mine or the sgri-
cultural country in that vicinity has not
been explained, but the people Of this
county will watch and wait until their
curiosity 10 grsti6sd.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

f. w. Baker. the photographer. ar
rived on Tuesday from Tuscarora. and
has opened the old Monaco gallery next
to the San Francisco Brewery. He il
now ready for business. and the sam
Piles Of his work have created q very
favorable impression on the minds of the
people OF Eureka.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28
JAMES WILSON.

Death claimed another of Eureka's old
aud respected citizens on Friday morn
ing Of this week, when James Wilson
passed quietly away after an illness Of
about ten days. Mr.. Wilson had been
suffering with a cold at his rooms in the
Ruby 4 Dunderberg building on Main
street for several days and on Sunday
afternoon last was removed to the Bureau
Hotel in order that he might have proper
care and attention. DIR. Owens did
everything possible for him, but he
gradually grew weaker and weaker until
the end came at 3 o'clock Friday morn
ing. Mr.. Wilson was born in Ireland
on January %, 1918. being therefore, 50
years Of age on his last birthday. He
came to Eureka from Jamaica, West
Indies. In 1877, and has lever since been
. resident Of this place. Previous to
coming here he was . wealthy merchant
Of Jamaica, bat meeting with business
reverses he sought the great undeveloped
West in an effort to retrieve hisfortunes.
Mr.. Wilson had been secretary Of the
Ruby & Dunderberg Mining Company
here for 3 number of years and leaves an
estate valued at between $4,000 and
$40. 900. consisting principally of Spring
Valley Water and other stocks. He
was an active member of Eureka Lodge
Knights of Pythias. and for many years
has held the office of Keeper Of Records
and Seal in that order. He had no rela,
tives in this country, but leaves q daugh'
ter. residing in Jamaica, and q brother
and sister still living at the old home
in Ireland.
The funeral will take place from
Knights of Pythias Hall at 10 O'Clock
Sunday morning, and will be under the
direction Of the Order.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28
or for Europe.

Eureka will furnish at least one visitor
to the Paris Exposition. Edward krause
leaves on Monday for New York City
where he will remain until June. when
he will sail for Vienna, Austria. and from
there, in company with his brother. will
visit the big Paris show and enjoy the
p~aities Of the French capital. Mr.. krause
expects TO be absent at least six months.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28
MRS. FRANK A. PARRY.

Mrs. Frank A. Parry. who for the past
twenty -four years has resided with her
husband on their ranch in Pine Valley,
Eureka county, died at her home at s
o'clock Thursday morning. About ten
days ago she was taken ill with what
was thought to be an attack Of la grippe,
but when DIR. Hood of Elko was called
he found her in the last stages OF pneu-
monis. The couple had no children, and
as far as known the sorrowing husband
is the only relative in this State. Mrs.
Parry was well known in this county,
and numbered among her friends several
residents Of Eureka who speak highly Of
her womanly attainments and pure anG
noble life. The remains will be taker
to Palisade. where the funeral will tax,
place on Saturday.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28
steam nm a, ,he Diamond.

For the first time during the Winter
steam was raised at the Diamond mine
last Monday and the ore which has been
broken by the tributers in the lower
levels is being hoisted for shipment to
the smelter.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28
odd Fellows hail.

The Odd Fellows Anniversary Ball
takes place this friday evening at the
hall of the Order. and the indications
are il will be largely attended.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28
Episcopa. Services Postponea.

Arrangements had been made to hold
services at the Episcopal church on Sun
day next. Rev. George Plummer OF Elko
having been appointed to preach here on
that date; but on account Of sickness
in the community it was decided to
postpone the services for two weeks.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

Five hundred bundles of shingles have
been received at Eureka during the past
week, and early next month q force Of
men will be engaged in putting 9 new
roof on the freight depot of the Eureka
& Palisade Railroad.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

Boarding House for She Diamond.
Mrs. John Heubner moved her house.
hold goods to the Diamond mine on
Wednesday where she has made arrange.
ments to open . boarding house for the
accommodation Of the men employed in
those properties.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

On Sunday next the postofice will be
removed from it's present location TO its
new home in the Masonic and Odd Eel.
lows Building. and no doubt ID will 70.
quire some time for the average Eurekan
to accustom himself 10 the new order OF
things.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

The Eureka postofice on Thursday
received . supply OF the new postage
stamp books aud they are 90 convenient
ly arranged that they will undoubtedly
become quite popular. They come in
three sizes. One, containing stamps to
the value Of "a cents. 10 sold for 25 cents;
the next size contains Is cents worth Of
stamps and sells for 40 cents. while the
largest size contains stamps to the value
OF 96 cents and sells for 81 cents. Only
n cent is charged for the book and 90
il keeps the stamps in perfect condi-
tion until the last one 10 used 10 10 we'll
worth the price charged.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

Attention.. Knfghts Of Py ahfasi
All members Of Bsatifc Lodge No. 7,
knights Of Pythias, are directed TO be in
attendance u Csstls Hall Sunday. April
20. 81 10 o'clock A. n. sharp. for the
purpose Of attending The funeral Of our
late brother, James Wilson.
P. p. XXXvII. c. II. STISsos,
Chancellor Commander.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28

CORRESPONDENTS Fourth National Bank, New York City; The
Crocker-Woolworh National Bank, San Francisco; Knauth, Nschod & Kuhne,
New York City; Mccormick & Co., Salt Lake City. jry1-i
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-04-28
DIRECTORS

The funds being paid in the money Of the country where SENT and direct to tn
recipient, who is saved the trouble and expense of collecting a draft,
and senders are protected against loss.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
FOUR REPORTS ON
 PACIFIC CABLE BILL
MT. sherman Submitted Majority Report Authorizing Cable Built Under Private
 Auspices-An Exhaustive Review

Washington, March 15-Four distinct re- ports on the bill for the construction Of Pacific cable to Hawaii the Philippines and Japan were filed today from members of the house committee on interstate and for eign commerce. MT. Sherman, of New York, submitted the majority report favoS- able to bill introduced by him for cable to be built under private auspices, the gov ernment paying $500 900 annually for twenty years for the transmission of government messages. A minority report signed by Representatives Adamson, Adams, schakis- ford and Davey dissents in toto with the Dill Another minority report, signed by Representatives Corliss, Fletcher and Stew art, opposes the plan of private ownership and proposes a substitute embodying the idea of government ownership of the cable Still another dissenting report is from Mr. Mann, of Illinois, giving his individual views that a government cable would prove more beneficial to the public and the gov- ernment.
 MT. Shermans majority report is an eX- ,haustive review of the cable question. It says that the argument for a government cable, that would be under the complete control of the United States, seems of small importance to the committee, except in time of war, and in that event the govern ment is authorized to assume control of the private cable which the committee re- commend
 As to the government cable being more economical to the United States, the re- port says that this would be a loss from the necessity of establishing a duplicate cable.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
WORK STOPPED
Contractor Left the New Lauderdale
 Court House Unfinished

Florence, March 15.-(Special 1.-The work of construction on the Lauderdaie court house dhas been stopped under circum- stances that are causing considerable spec 1lation. Contractor Arthur Marshall yes- terday pulled up stakes and left the job, after burning all papers and records con- cerning the work that has already been accomplished. The court house Is about oGe- third completed, and Marshall claimed before he left here to have spent S17,000. He had drawn only $1OO0O from the county on account, and was bonded in Maryland surety company for this amount. He made an effort to draw more funds from the county, but it was refused, and he evidently run short of funds and decided to quit the contract rather than increase his losses There is some $20,000 yet due from the county. representative of the surety company is expected here tomorrow to make an investigation and re-let the con. tract to a responsible party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
MARRIAGE AT HUNTSVILLE
Dr. Edelman and Miss Donegan Made
 Man and Wife

Huntsville, March 15.-0Special )-Dr. Louis Edelman and Miss Mamie Donegan were united fin marriage this morning at the Church of tine Nativity at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. M. Banister officiating pr. J. l.. Darwin was groomman and Miss Susie Battle was maid of honor. Messrs. David White and Ben Lee Young acted as ush- CTS. The bride was attlred In travelfng dress, and tiie attendants wore street cos tumes. The church was beautifully decor ated. Immediately after the ceremony Dr. and Mrs. Edelman were driven to the Southern depot, where they boarded a train for a trip of several days to cities of the south. They will foe at home at the Hunts vile hotel after a few days.
 The bride is a daughter of Samuel w Dcnegan of Memphis, but was reared and spent most of her time in this city. She was @ leader in society. The groom Is a prominent young medical specialist
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
OPERA HOUSE FOR MoNrEvALLo
Poll Shows the People Oberwhelm n gly
 for Morgan

Monteyallo, March 15.-(Special.)-I is now an assured fact that Montevallo is to have an opera house. The demand for It has been felt for long time, and our en- terprising and wealthy citizen, George kroel, will build it. It will be centrally located, and when finished will compare fa- vorably with any for a town of this size.
 Work at the ore mines is seriously re- tarded on account of the scarcity of hands Good pricos are offered for labor, and agents are being sent in different direc- tions to import men. A hundred hands are needed.
 Articles of incorporation were to-day filed with the probate judge for a cotton factory and knitting mill. The incorporators are Il. c. Reynolds, Burgess Little, E. Burk- stresser, and w. B. Reynolds. It is under stood some Pennsylvania parties are also interested.
 The Shelby Sentinel will tomorrow print the following: "A poll of all the voters of the town who could be seen was taken yesterday on the senatorial question, with the following result-For Morgan 102; for Johnston, g. Of the nine who expressed themselves for Johnston, one is a repub- llcan and two are populists."