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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
ONCE CHEF OF The HURoEs.
Edzund Ksa1. the Great Actor, Sc
1eeted TO This Honor by the
Qusbee Tribe.

Among the valuable paintings and en-
cravings mentioned in the London Pa
ers IS having been sold lately in that
ity u auction at Soiheby's was the
-ugIasing Of portrait CT the grsa;
letor, Edmund Kesn, as an Indian
lief. Ills is explained az follows
When E~an was acting In Quebec Il
- four Huron chiefs witnessed bis
sr.or-zance Of Sir Giies OVerreach-
Ian gaze each Of them silver cup a.
souvenir. They in return, &c show
Aelr gratitude. begged him TO honor
IN u becoming q member Of their
.Fibe.
He assented with avidity. and under
he norn de gerre OF Alentenaide was
aosen as 4 chief OF the Canadian abe
rieinss. Dressed as one OF the tribe he
rad lis portrait pointed BY r. Meyer il
.sz7, and a. engraving from that paint
NJ. presented by Kean himself to his
lend Ealpin. was the one included IL
the sale.
mother lot at the same sale COM
prised miniature portrait Of Mrs
Kean, with lock of her hair and also
lock Of her husbands hair. There was
likewise sold an autograph letter, In
which Mrs Kean complains 70 her hus-
band Of her treatment.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
THE LAND OF OPHIR.
Ii Now Called hoasm otapa,
Africa.

The Mopomotapa region. In Rho
desia. 10 the ancient land of 0phir. The
gold mines OF the aueients are now re-
discovered and the gold ingot nolds
resiiscovered In RhOdesia are identical
With the tin ingoi rnolhs used By The
Phoenicians in Cornwall. II Is believed.
says the Matabele Tunes. that the Phoe-
nicians worked the South African
mines 2ooo B. c. Scripture tells ns how
Hiram. the FEoenieina king. bTous at
enormous quantities e gold. livery and
slaves for Eng Solomon. and where
could all thes- bare zen discovered to-
eether. and in such "a &c quantities as
described II aoly -ssi, IL not in this
portion of beast frica? Job'sref-
erences TO gold dE-." locate the source
ot Solomon wealth - tee parts. and
certainly ne..aer the ivory" nor the
slaves" nor .1e apes" Of Bible history
,eme from Mia. for Africa. as is well
known, has lFer been credited in his
tory as the i.1-y, slave and ape prod NC
ing country. Fur,hST. there i eonsid-
cradle doubt whether any other coun-
try, India included. c,s-id al that period
have produced the quantity Of gold
mentioned n Chroiiciss and Kings.
Scattered throughout the country are
colossal ruins OF fortresses, temples Of
distinctly Phoenician origin. identical
With the ruins now seen in the land Of
the Phoenicians and built b. the same
race as erected Stonchenge on Salisbury
plain and later bsis the rounded tow
era Of Ireland. Here is the berringbone
style Of building. as in Arabia. Sardinia
and the British isles There. too. are
the gigantic monohths. cloven stones
and stone circles, with affairs and sacred
Enclosures.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
NOTICE To CREDITORS.

In the District Court Of the First Judicial
District OF the State OF Nevada, In and
for the county Of Esmeralda. -
In the matter Of the Estate of John
Douglass, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the under.
signed has been duly appoint ed ana Quail.
fed by the District Court Of the First Jp-
dicial District Of the State OF Nevada in
and for the county Of Esmeralda, on the
7th Gay Of May, 1900. as Administrator Of
the estate Of John H. Douglass, late Of
said county, deceased,
All creditors having claims against said
estate are required to file the same. with
proper vouchers attached, with the Clerk
Of the Court, within forty days OF the
first publication Of this notice.
Dated this 10th day OF May. 1900.
". J. DOUGLASS,
Administrator Of said Estate.
First publication May l6, 1900.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23

The Bon-Ton Hotel at Soiaviile is
BOW completed and ready for guests.
II addition 10 frst-class hotel accom-
dations, there is = compodious bath
house, and also feed stable for the
convenience OF travellers by team
The bar is supplied with the finest
assortment Of liquors and cigars il
the market Messrs. Money & Ken
dali have spared no expense to make
the Bon-Ton attractive and comfort
sble, and they deserve share Of tbs
e,selic patronage
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23

Notice IL hereby given That tho :,
dersigned has been duly appointed sns
qualified by the District Court of the Flu.
judicial District, In and for the countv % >.
Esmeralda, State OF Nevada, as Adrnipiooi
traitor Of the estate Of John Nsidy. ieta ..
said county Of Esmeralda, deceased o y,
toe eighth 18th day OF May, AD 1900. al
creditors having claims against said estata
are required to file the same with pronse
vouchers attached, with the Clerk OF t5a
Court within three months OF the Arat
publication Of this notice.
W. c. HUMPHREY,
Public Administrator, Administrato, O,
the estate OF said deceased.
Dated this 18th day Of May, A. D. 1900
First publication, May 1s, 1900.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
Officers and Directors.

r. Z Blackburn the President and General Manager
OF the California Consolidated Petroleum Company has
achieved success In the Inauguration and management
OF large enterprises He is known CALIFORNIA; Orchard
King.
Hon VIII 4. Harris the companys Vice President and
Attorney is lawyer of national reputation and Is
knowledsed authority uining laws
Fred. l.. Johnson, Secretary who though largely in
terested In gold mining properties will devote his time
and executive ability solely the companys interests
Senator S. y. Androus Treasurer is one OF Southern
CALIFORNIA; solid citizens who deservsdy holds the con-
fdence OF the public His good impress has been left on
the laws OF this commonwealth
g. W. Luce Is the Assistant General Passenger Aoapt
OF the Southern Pacific Railroad Company which nos
ton he has held for many years the satisfaction Of the
corporation and the public
P. j. Beveridge. son Of Ex-Governor Beverdgs OF M
nois Is one OF the most tive OF Los Angeles capitalists
Ihe electric railway to Santa Monica latest monn
msnt to his enterprise
j. VI Hale, one Of the leading dry goods merchants
OF Los Angeles is one OF the four Hale Brothers who own
dry goods establishments In San Francisco Sacramento
San Jose, Salinas. Los Angeles and New York.
The direetorates reference Brads;reets or snv h.h
in California
For further information Call OF Address
Room 2l2 Iaughiin Building, Lo. Anse,..
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
STATE or ONO. c1tyor Tolsdo. !


FRAME J. CHENEY makes oath that be Il
the senior partner Of the Arm Of F. J
Cheney 4 Co, doing business In the City
Of Toledo, County and State Aforesaid. and
that said Arm viii pay the sum OF ONT
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and evory
ease Of Catarrh that caunot be cured By
the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In my
preeerce. this sth day Of December. i55s
A W. GLEASON.
I SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
tacee Of the system. Send for testimonials
Tree. FL. ,cHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0
Sold by Druggi4ts. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
MINING TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
whom 1t may concern that State and coun.
ty taxes, levied and assessed upon the pro-
ceeds OF mines in this county for the
quarter ending
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
March. 81, 1900.

Are row due and payable, and that the
laws In relation to the collection OF the
same will be strictly enforced All taxes
due for said quarter III not sooner paid
will be delinquent OF the
Second Monday in June, 1900,
After which the legal penalty for nom
payment will be enforced.
W. A. INGALLS,
Assessor of Esmeralda county. New
Hawthorne. May 16. 1900.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23

We are always siaa to receive items
hon on. iar1ors. After all is said
the farmer Is tie IDs,Eassy Of aay
community. Let tie people know
what YOU are doing: how catt.s and
stocs are prospering; how many tons
OF hay or potatoes you VIII haryess.
It VIII attract attention 0. ekcptiss
T. cur county.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
BALL TICKETS 4 PROGRAMS

The BuLLxrzs ofses IS prepared %
pr.nt Bah Tickets. Tusrans. INVITA-
i.o1s, sss.. II sn sF st.c msrrsr
Examine oar u.oak.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
NOTICE To CREDITORS

In the District Court OF the First Judio,.,
District Of the State Of Nevada, In .sa
for the county Of Esmeralda.
In the matter of the Estate Of Iohu
Needy, deceased.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
cousu NEWS.

Every taxpayer should take tie BrI.-
LKrIx 70 learn how the county Affairs
are being administered. Is vel a. to
&c; Items Of local in.eres. which ase
no. published in the daily papers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
NOTICE

is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PARTIES
owing the Knapp L Laws Co. that the un-
dersigned, s. A. Knapp. is the only person
authorized to collect accounts AID notes
and amounts due Knapp & Laws Co.. and
all parties are notified not to pay any
amounts to any other person except upon
order Of S. A. Knapp.
By order of the Board Of Directors Of
the Knapp & Laws Co.
S. A. KNAPP,
President and Manager
Hawthorne, New, July 10, 1899.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23

@@Candelaria, Bishop and Keller train
leases Hawthorne, Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays.
oisnop, Candelaria and Hawthorne train
IeaVes Keller Tuesdays. Thursdays ard
Saturdays.
heao down the frst column OF figures;
read up the second column.
IL. II. YERISGToN, Gen1. sup.t.
L. !. Laws, Asst Superintendent.
E. B. YEEINaroS.
uerai Freight and Passenger Agent.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
OUR JO5 OFFICE

L folly eqdpsed. and We are prepared
70 print:
Letter Heads,
Bill Heads,
Business Cards,
Posters. Circulars.
Cheeks.
Blanks,
Envelopes,
Shipping tags,
Aad In fact any kind Of Job prict-
Ing a. short notice and
low rates.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
= re only pap@r Published IN Esuer-
aldz county. aad : 6syoted entirely
% tie Interests 0. he county.
MINING NEWS

Being Published in the center Of a large
mining region particular attention
viii Be paid 70 tie mining Industry.
Correspondents from outside camp
Ii urgently solicited.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
80 Oil Companies in Onel

Owns 0oo ARES O, the bsst oil lands In the best
oil eelds between Ca land ard San Diego. Lands
situate in TIE counties Of Mereed- san Benito
Fresno Monterey San Luis ob.spo. Kings Kern,
Santa Bsrtzra. Ventura Orange and Los Angeles
5000 Acres Leased to Capitalists on Royalty.
1000 asrss Reserved fer Development.
This Company also Owls Two Million Five Hundred
Thousand Shares II the Capital Stock Of 30 OF the bst
on Companies IN California thus covering as Thoroughly
as can Be done al the oil aelds
Par Value of this Stock is 81 to $40 per Share
IT HAS THREE SOURCES OF INCOME
iss. Royalties collected on 500
ID Dividends collected from 2ooooo shares of stock
held in 50 companies.
sri. OIL procured from 900 acres
covers the oil interests o; the state and viii expand
with them. Its eggs ara not all in one basket
It offers so chances compared TO any other oil
company.
It is pay large dividends there is oil in
California.
Its plan is and the best and safest yet conceived
Business men indorse he plan As do sensible prudent
people everywhere.
Why buy the stock Of oil company having limited
resources when in company invest in the en-
tire oil field Of California; Why doit1
The California Consolidated Petroleum Company has
behind 1t Of capital and reputation There few
people the Pacific who do know of the
directors at least by reputation Their not
only guarantee II the honest handling Of the money
but Of the success OF the company
This company is not trust It Is not connected d.
rectiy or indirectly with the Standard Oil Company all
rurnors to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The stock Of this company he bought for short
time for fifty cents per share which is half par
value. This offer will positively be withdrawn and the
stock advanced 70 81 90 per share block of
Treasury stock offered FOR sale has been sold
Purchasers may obtain stock a. 10y paying one
fourth Of the purchase price l2 per share and
balance within 50 days Of date Of application Following
form Of application may be used
. e. o.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
President Calf. Con. Petroleum Go.

Room 2l2 Laughln Bldg. Les Angeles, Cal.
hereby subscribe for - shares Of the capital
stock Of your company at 50 cents per share and
close herewith s-.------..--.. a payment Of IS
per cent Of purchase price OF same and will pay the
balance or before 60 DAYS from this date On re-
eeipt OF balance forward Stock Certificate at my ad
dress below.
Nane......--- -.......-...
Address -....-..
Make all drafts money orders. etc. payable to the
California Consolidated Petroleum Co. Prospectus
on application.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-23
IT Has THREE SOURCES OF 1gCoal

is,. Royalties collected on S 900 acres.
ID. Dividends collected from 2,5ooooo shares Of sto
held In 80 companies.
sri. Oil procured from 600 acres
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19
Fire on Highland.

Considerable excitement was
caused about 1890 last Friday morn.
ing in the quiet neighborhood Of
Highland. when the attractive
home of w. S. Huston was found
to be on FIRE. The alarm was Civ
en-, the fire company promptly
responded and the fire. which prom.
ised to be a big one. was soon put
out. II was caused by the ash pit
in the basement becoming full.
leaving the fire and hot ashes too
near the floor. II was soon con.
trolled and the principal damage
was to the handsome carpet and
the floor near the hearth. The
bath room was also damaged. il bc.
ing necessary to tear up floor and
tub In order to reach the FIRE. 1t
Is a matter Of congratulation that
this cottage which il one If the
most expensive in our city was
saved. The damages amounted to
fifty dollars.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19

called to order by DR. B. M.
SPOTS, second vice.president. Dr.
M. b. Collins, president. having
taken sick, was compelled to leave
the room and was unable to pre-.
side.
DR.. d. &. Gore introduced the
speaker Of the evening, DR.. r. ].
Lutz, Of st. Lous, who gave a very
interesting and instructive address,
entitled, Needed Legislation In
Matters Medical and How to Oh.
tain It." This is a very impor.
tant subject and II was a matter Of
great regret that a larger number
did not avail themselves Of the op.
portunitv to hear it ably discussed.
A vote Of thanks was extended
to DR.. Lutz. after which the So
ciety adjourned to meet in Mar.
shall on the 3rd Tuesday Of April.
1901.
J. Il. HARMS. NJ. D.,
Secretary.
NJ. Il. COLLINS. NJ. d..
President
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19
fifteenth Birthday.

Miss LEILA I.enore Hayes spent a
happy day on Tuesday and one
that will no doubt lie long remcm.
bcred by her. The occasion was
the 18th birthday Of the young
lady who received a number If
presents, but the one that pleased
her most, was an elegant banjo
guitar given her by indulgcnt par
ents.
Miss Leila Is quite musical aud in
fact, the family are all musicians.
The piano, guitar and mandolin are
all used IN this home where the
family gather around the Preside
spending many a delightful hour
together. The young people of
the neighborhood. especially those
who are fond Of music. met with
Miss Leila OH Tuesday when they
made some fine music aud the
banjo guitar was admired by all.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19
Entertsined.

Miss Ruth Saunders. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Y. Saunders.
Of this city. entertained a number
Of young friends on Wednesday
afternoon, It being her sixth birth
day. And the little lady who
chat mingl dispensed the hospital
tiles Of the home. is early learning
the art Of making those around her
feel at ase And II Ii said to have
been of the most pleasant af-
fairs Of the kind ever given in
Marshall. Many games that de-
light the hearts Of small children
were played. and happy were
they in their innocence, never real
izing that each succeeding year.
would bring them nearer to the
point, where the responsibilities Of
life must In. undertaken.
A number Of pretty presents
were received by the hostess.
among which were three bottles of
perfume. and a beautiful bracelet.
The following elaborate lunch
con was served in the DINING
room, from n table fragrant with
tea roses and ferns: Ham sand.
witches. chicken and Salmon salad.
celery. pickles, olives. Saratoga
chips, cake and fruit.
The following persons were
present: Mrs. Richard Phillips.
Mrs. John Watts. Misses Ruth
Brandeckcr. Lizzie O'Bannon. Ma.
bel and Clara Conway. Ruth Phil.
lips and I.enora Showaltcr. liar.
~ Watts and Walter McAtec.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19

services.
The funeral was held at the res.
idence at $50 Tuesday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. c. Il. Thomas
pastor Of the Presbyterian church
in this city. Burial at Ridge Park
cemetery. The pail bearers. who
were selected by deceased, some
time before her death. were: J. l..
Woodbridge, r. w. Hunter, DR..
VIM. Harrison. Abel Leonard. I.
Striker and Robert Sandidge.
The RRprB, IcAN extends deep.
est sympathy to the beraved family.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19
Sheriff's Sale.

The store building occupied by
the Potter Saddlery establishment
and owned by the Potter estate
was sold at a partition sale on Fri.
day on the Court House steps. II
was bought by Charles Potter for
$1,000. Two one story buildings
on the corner Of English Ave. and
West North Street. also belonging
to the estate were knocked of to
W. {. Cover who bought il for
the following heirs: Misses Fannie
and Mamie Pc ter. Will and I'D.
Potter and Willie Naylor, Jr.. pay.
ing S., $50 for same.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19
Tennis q Missouri Valley.

Missouri Valley College Is al
ways in the lead. and has recently
organized two tennis teams COM
posed Of both gentlemen and ladies'.
The old court has been thoroughly
remodeled, and the coming season
promises considerable sport for the
participants.
There will Ike several match
games played in the near future by
these enthusiastic teams. that will
no doubt he worth seeing.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19
Mrs. jamie R. Bergman.

Mrs. jamie Richardson Berry.
man. died on Monday afternoon,
Oct. IS, 1900 at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. S. r. Hunter on
Benton avenue. The death Of this
beloved christian woman will Ike
learned with regret by all who
knew her. for hers was a bright
and helpful spirit, which even In
an invalidity Of many years, shed
chcerfulness all about her pathway
in life. Her sympathetic nature
endearcd her to all alike.
She had been in poor health for
more than a year and for some
weeks had been confined to her
bed. where she received every at.
tention from her devoted family.
whose greatest pleasure and desire
was in doing something for the pa.
tient sufferer, who never murmur.
ed, although her sufferings at
times must have been great.
Mrs. Bergman was born in Shell.
byville, Kentucky, July sth. 1898
and with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Minor O'Bannon. moved to Sa.
line when she was a young girl,
where she was educated at Boon.
vile.
She was married Oct. goth, 1860
to the late James X. Bergman at
the O'Bamn0n home west Of Mar
shall, now known as the old God
man place. Her husband was at
one time one of the most promin.
ent OF Marshall's business mea.
Two children survive this best of
mothers, Mrs. S. T. Hunter of
this city and w. T.. Bergman Of
st. Louis.
Deceased vas a devout christian
and rs long as she was physically
strong enough, she attended divine
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19
Dissolution Of Partnerships.

DIS. Nuckles 4 Morris. wish to
announce a dissolution Of partner.
ship, made by mutual agreement.
DR.. Morris now has an Office with
DR.. Orear. two doors cast Of Farm.
er's store over Misses Mick Il
Cohenour's millinery establish
n,ent. #
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-19
Missouri Valley District Medical
Society.

ciety was held In the Circuit Court
Room. Tuesday, Oct. 10Th. at 10
a. M. Roll call, minutes read and
approved.
Committee on anti.vivisection
bill which was referred to them at
last meeting continued. Drs. Man.
ming aud Harrison, committee.
Drs. G. A. Richart. Of Black
burn, and J. d. Jackson, Of Mar.
shall, make application for mem.
bership. Referred to committee
on credentials.
DR.. +. G. G. Walker was made
an honorary member.
Drs. Harrison. SPOTS and Chas.
tain. committee on credentials.
Amendment Of constitution.
changing time Of meeting from
quarterly to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ly, third Tuesday In April and
October, adopted unanimously.
DR.. l.. A. Bazan. Of Shackel-
ford. read an exhaustive paper on
typhoid fever which was we'll e
ceived by the association.
Drs. Punton and wainwright, Of
Kansas City, having arrived were
made members by invitation and
the privilege Of the floor extended
them.
DR.. w. a. Braecklein. Of Hig.
ginsville. read an interesting pa
per entitled, Report Of a Case Of
Peculiar Injury to Shoulder Joint"
Adjourned for dinner.
At 1880 p M, Society recon.
vened. Committee on credentials
report favorably upon application
Of Dr.. G.. A. Richart for member.
ship; elected by reclamation.
They also report progress upon
the application Of DR.. Jackson and
will recommend his reception as
soon as he becomes a member Of
the county society, such mem.
bership being n Of the requisites
for admission to the society.
DR.. c. F. Wainright. Of Kansas
City, then held a clinic on diseases
Of the heart. A number Of pa.
tients yer present and the doctor
gave a chemical lecture Of an hour
and thirty minutes duration. All
members OF the society were great.
ly pleased with this feature of the
program. DR.. wainwright demon
strated his complete mastery OF the
subject, and every one present was
entertained and instructed.
DR.. John Punton, of Kansas
City, made IN interesting talk on
epilepsy.
The society extended a vote of
thanks for their presence and lee.
lures to Drs. wainwright and Pun.
ton. Meeting adjourned until 1870
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-04
BULLFR ENGAGES BcTHA.
Heavy Fighting in tine Mouutains =
Overlooking LydeabuFg

LONDON. Sept 4.-Advices from Bad
fontein of yesterdays date say that Gen
eral Butler engaged the Beers in the noun
tains overlooking Lydeuburg on September
>. General Botha commanded the enemy
which held the pass throughout the day
The Boer artillery fire was severe. Up
ward OF 1000 men comprised the Boer
force The British Cavalry with a horse
battery approached to within two miles Of
the enemy's position. The Beers then
fired three Long Toms, which were located
one or either side of the pass and one at a
distance to the right. They also had an
other grn of high velocity mounted.
The British forces occupied a position
IN basla on the right of the pass, and
were unable to retreat at nightfan. The
Boer guns were accurately trained. and
we-e flre6 continuously all day, while the
British, being unable to use their posi-
ton for gun fire effectively, advanced
their infantry.
Between the lines and hidden III creeks
and overgrowu shrlbbery we're numerous
Boer sharpsheoters-
General Butler occupied an exposed po-
sitton on ridge at the front The be-
havior of his troops under heavy shell
fire was excellent. His casualties are hot
sta ted