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Times-promoter., 1902-12-12
A Famous Carto0nist.

New York, Dec. S.-Thomas Mast
was appointed consul general at
Guayaquil this year, leaving New
York for his post July 1. He was
born in Landau, Bavaria, September
81, 1910, and came with his parents
to the United States six years later.
AS a caricaturist and cartoonist he
became famous.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

The coal miners of England are al.
most unanimous in favor of an eight
hour work day. After prolonged me-
gotiations, a conference has been ar
ranged between the miners and op'
orators to discuss it.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

The visit of DR.. Lorenz to Chicago
seems likely to result in the founding
of q hospital for sick and crippled
children. Everywhere the tendency
seems to be to reach the children
that conditions for them may be i'm.
proved in all ways as much as is pos,
Sible.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

California canneries turn out IN an,
nual product valued at $20,jQ0,000,
consisting of S13,O00,OOO in vegetables
and $7,50000O inf fruit. The other
states are not fully improving their
opportunities in this line. California S
success in canned goods is largely
due to a carefully-maintained high
standard # quality.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

According to figures collated by the
press there have been at least four
teen deaths from football accidents
during the season just closed, a larger
number than, Last -.raor,--T Thrsi "a
accuracy Of the figures may be ques-
toned by some, the facts which are
given show that the number has not
been less.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

The plan of landing Chinese in Mex
i"o near the United States border, and
or thus letting them slip into this
country, seems to have been intclli-
gently arranged, but a. the United
States authorities have discovered the
plot, there is a chance that it Will be
defeated.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

The electrical works at Manchester,
England, pays it's employees one-tlird
more than the prevailing rate Of
wages, and there is quite a heated dis
cussion in that city about the pro-
pr,ety of America wages"
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12
HERNANDo. ;: MISSISSIPPI.

Porto Pico expects tc spend $4,000
instead of $4,000 on its exhibit at
the st. Louis Worlds fair. That island
intends to let mankind know that is
it an American garden spot, with big
possibilities.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12
Grip Severe in England.

London, Dec. THE grip is unusu-
ally severe this winter, and had al
ready been felt throughout England,
with the result that all who can do
SO are leaving.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

The man who pays his rent must hustle
and the man who doesn't pay is obliged to
keep moving.-Chicago Daily News.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

A false friend is worse than fair foe
Eam's Horn.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

Liberality consists rather in giving sea-
sonably than much.-Cicero.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

It is safe to assume that the tall story
has grown SO by stretching.-Puck.
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12
Hiss Paine's Experience.

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Times-promoter., 1902-12-12

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
please state that you saw the Advertlses
ment In this paper
Times-promoter., 1902-12-12
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE

Every working girl who is not
well is cordially invited to write
to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass,
for advice; it is freely given, and
has restored thousands to health.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
A NEWS ITEMS.

The work on the cutoff on the Central Pa
cifc near Wadsworth has made a temporary
boom. The hotels, restaurants, ETC., are hav-
ing great difficulty in accommodating the
rush.
j. +. Plunkett, a brother Of the lessee of
the Times Review, died at Tuscarora, Febru-
airy 5, of dropsy of the heart. He was a Ia
tive of Nevada City, Cal, aged nearly 80
years.
The Independent says that Elko will have
a fine opera house before the close of the
current year, and advocates the holding of
the Democratic State Convention in Elko
this year.
The Riverside Touring mills at Reno
were entirely destroyed by fire Monday night.
The loss is placed at $50. 900, fully covered by
insurance. The mills will be rebuilt upon
another site.
Mrs. james Sheehy has been appointed
matron Of the Reno asylum, vice Mrs. Nellie
Lynd, resigned. Mrs. Merrick of Carson
has been appointed matron at the Orphans
Home in place Of Mrs. Sheehy.
All Elko county is very much interested in
a strike recently made in the Queen mine at
Tuscarora. A we'll defined vein abou. 6 inches
in width shows from 81, 800 to $4,000 in
gold and silver, the gold alone being from
seven to eight ounces.
The common field mouse is i~nfesting a
number Of ranches in Carson Valley, and
they have almost ruined several alfalfa fields.
On one ranch the mice have burrowed in the
ground to such an extent that 1t resembles a
patch that has been gone over by hogs.
Col. Z. d. Boyle, a well-known mining
man of Virginia City, died at Dayton Sunday.
Some weeks ago he was badly injured in a
runaway accident, which resulted in the death
of a companion. He was improving rapidly,
when he was attacked by pneumonia, and
death resulted after a brief illness.
The driver of the stage between Candida.
ria and Tonopah died at the former place
Tuesday of last week. The mother of the
dead man was taken i'll on the train while en-
route to her home in Carson and died in
Hawthorne Wednesday. A teamster, who
occupied the room in which the woman was
sick, died the next day.
Will Wilson, aycuts genius of Carson, has
perfected an attachment for the mandolin
that should greatly widen its favor. He has
| added four more strings to the equipment Of
the instrument, and by an ingenious device
tunes them an octave lower. The result is
tone blending of both the high and the low
register, giving It the sweetness of the low
tones which nave always been lacking in the
madolin.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

Judge Jones held . term of the Distric,
Court at Austin last week aud disposed oil
the Shea aud Johnson criminal cases.
The fret case called was that oil
the State vs. Shea, the defendant being
charged with assault with intent TO kill
George Krouse. Both men were employees
Of the Central Pacific Company in the CON.
struction crew working near Argents last
October. Bad feeling existed between them
and after an alteration in which Krouse
was the aggressor Shea went to . handle car
nearby, secured his pistol. returned to the
scene of the first trouble and took Q shot at
Krouse, who with the precedent Of Russell
Sage to 20 by. quickly grabbed = Greek
lsborer in front of him, the Greek getting
the bullet, receiving o flesh wound Of no
consequence.
Shea was indicted for assault with intent
to kill in both cases. In The Krouse case.
on motion Of the defendants's attorney. Geo.
A. Bartlett. the Court permitted the with
drawal of the plea of not guilty previously
entered. District Attorney Mssstretti con-
~senting, and the defendant then entered .
plea Of guilty 10 the crime Of assault, and
was sentenced by the Court to pay . fine Of
sl66 or SO days in the county jsil, the de-
PENDANTS attorney having frss made q plea
for the mercy of the Court and the District
Attorney having asked for the full penalty,
which would have been $500 or six months
in Jail. Ths other case was continued for
the term.
The trial of the State vs. Ole johnson
consumed three days. District Attorney
Msestretsi representing the State. and At
torney Bartlett representing the defendant.
The State endeavored with the testimony
Of six witnesses to establish Johnson's con-
nection with the operations of Carl Brown
and Jack Layton, for whom the officers of
three counties have been vsiDly searching
for several months. But two witnesses
were called for defendant, James Dryer Of
Beowawe and the defendant himself. After
hearing the arguments OF the attorneys, and
being charged BY the Court, the jury de-
liberated for half an hour and returned .
verdict Of not guilty. and Ole johnson was
discharged.
The Reese River Reveille says that the
verdict is generally regarded as . just one
by those attending the trial, the evidence
being deemed in no way sufficient to fasten
the larceny on johnson or to connect him
with the performances Of Brown and Lay
tom
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
ASorHER PIONEER GONE.

A telegram was received in Eureka last
Monday announcing the sudden death at
San Jose, California, on February 10 Of
Frank r. Wittenberg. Mr.. Wittsnberg
had been 10 failing health for some time,
and . little over . year ago went to CAL
%ifornis hoping that . change would prove
beneficial. He was under medical treat
msnt ia San Francisco for several months,
when. upon the advice Of bis physicians.
he moved 10 the more equable climate Of
San Jose. where he has since resided with
bis wife and daughter.
Mr.. Wittsnberg was born May 2S. 1886.
At Cologne. Germany. His parents moved
to this country in his childhood, settling
st Terre Hsute, Indiana. He went to Cal
ifornis 10 1850 and engaged in placer min
ing there until the breaking out OF the
White Pine excitement in 1868. when he
was one Of the fret 10 reach Hamilton. He
WAS one Of Eureks's pioneer citizens, com
ing here from Hamilton in 1870. During
Eareks's palmy days he was engaged in the
saloon business with Joseph Mendes. but
for the past fifteen years had followed min
ing in this district. where be is still in
tsrssted in . number OF mining properties.
He was . member Of Besti6c Lodge No.
7, X. Of p. and Of Alpha Lodge No l, A.
o. U. W., aud carried life insurance pol
icies Of SO. 900 in the Endowment Rank. X.
Of P, and 81, 900 in the United Workmen.
Deceased leaves . wife, 9 son and two
grown daughters. and q daughter 8 years Of
age; also . brother and sister living at
Tsrre Haute. Indiana. and . brother in New
York. The many friends here sympathise
with the family in their bereavement. and
express their regret ct his untimely death.
Charles Wittsnberg aud sister. Miss
Marie. left Eureka on Tuesdays train. They
we're to be joined at Battle Mountain by
Miss Flora. and the three children contin-
ued on to San Francisco to attend the fu-
neral OF their father, which it was expected
would take place in that city on Friday.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Aldrtch I'm the Tolls.

W. F. Aldrich, the piano tuner and all
around dead beat. who recently visited En-
reks, has ct last run into q trochs that has
landed him in prison. The Carson Appeal
says: According to the Sacramento papers
he passed q couple Of bogus checks and lie
now serving 3 three years sentence in the
Folsom prison. Aldrich successfully worked
this section Of the country. and also the
eastern part OF the State. He made a spe-
cislty Of the bogus check business and man
aged to patch up Affairs with the Nevada
people. In California il is different and he
is clsssed IS 3 dangerous criminal. He will
have plenty Of time now to consider the
matter and will also be out Of temptations
way,
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Casslemen,. Convention.

The American Cattlegrowers' Associa-
ton, composed of the leading cattlemen
of the West, will meet in Denver March
4 to discuss the land leasing question. the
association now having a bill pending be-
fore Congress. The diseases of cattle
and their remedies will also come up for
discussion and papers will be presented
by the most able men in the country on
the best mode Of feeding and fattening
cattle for market in the arid regions OF
the West, where but little grain is raised.
This association was organized to protect
and advance the interests of all cattle
growers, both large and small, and all
should be interested in becoming mem
hers.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

William Whalen came up from Alpha on
Burdick that he had been shot in the arm the
previous day near Alpha by Andrew Seufert,
and demanded Seufcrt's arrest. The Sheriff
Immediately left for Alpha, returning Thurs
day with Seufert in custody.
According TO Mr.. Whalen's statement he
had just returned from Q trip East, and in COM
pany with G. w. Leighton had been on . visit
to the Whalen copper claims, about seven
miles from Alpha. On their return, and when
nearing Mr.. Whalen's house. they were met
by Seufert. Whalen and Leighton were on
horseback. and Seufert approached them on
foot, walking up between the horses, asking
If this was Mr.. Whslen and offering his hand
in greeting.
After shaking hands with Whalen, Seufert
deliberately drew a revolver from his hip
pocket and pointed it at Whalen, who grabbed
It and pushed it aside, but did not retain his
hold on the gun, and Seufert succeeded in
firing a shot. The bullet struck Whalen in
the left forearm, about two inches above the
wrist, passed along and lodged in the flesh
near the elbow joint. He was holding the
bride rains in this hand, with his arm in
front and across his breast, which was a provi-
Dental circumstance, no doubt saving him
from receiving a vital wound. The horse
jumped when the shot was fred and Whalen
fell off, but retained his hold on the reins and
soon regained his seat. Neither Whalen
nor Leighton being armed, they Immediately
endeavored to get away, but before they had
gone any distance Seufert fred two more shots
at them, but without effect.
TIL preliminary examination of Seufert,
charged with assault with intent to kill, was
begun Friday in the Justices Court. The
hearing was still proceeding slowly when the
SENTINEL went to press. Thu testimony 30
far taken practically conceded with the state.
ment above.
Seufert was sent out here last December by
some of the stockholders of one of the COM
panies claiming the mines near Alpha to do
the assessment work on the property.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Up 10 she Grand Jury.

d. B. Jackman. the colored man who was
arrested ON January 30 on e charge Of sell
ing whisky to Indians, was brought before
Justice L. w. Cromer last Monday for q
hearing. When the case was called Jack
man informed Justice Cromer that be was
guilty OF the charge brought against him,
and asked that his case 90 over to the
meeting OF the next Grand Jury without
further hearing.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Judge HeaIy Commits suicide.

Judge T. w. Healy, an old and highly
respected citizen of Nevada, committed
suicide in Carson Saturday night by send
ing a bullet into his brain. Up to a short
time g his habits had been most ex-
emplary, but for some reason. suppos-
edly from neuralgia Of the heart, he
sought relief in the wine cup. which
proved his undoing. Lately some four
thousand acres of land in Nye and White
Pine counties were sold for delinquency.
This is supposed to have had a depress-
ing effect on him. He was born in Ire
land GA years ago. By profession he vas
a lawyer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
The SENTINEL extends congratulations.
The whereabouts Of Former Eureka

The Of Former Eurekans
A letter received in Eureka this week from
Mike Moran. who is still soiourning in San
Francisco, contains a few items regarding the
whereabouts of a few former residents of Eu.
reka. The SENTINEL has been kindly per.
mitted to make the following extracts from it:
"Adam Stuhlfoot arrived here a short time
ago, and is enjoying himself seeing the sights
of the city. NJ. G. (Bob) Cavanaugh is in
San Francisco at the present time. He looks
we'll and is in the best of health. He in.
formed me that he would leave the city in .
few days. His wife is also residing here and
is matron in an eye and ear hospital, a char.
liable institution kept up by some charitable
people of this city. 1 also met George Rives,
Q former resident of Eureka, and brother of
Judge Rives. He has been in the city some
time and at present is not engaged in any kind
of business. / intend leaving here myself
soon, but where I will go I have not as yet
decided upon.n
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
PALIsADE ITEMS.
Regular Correspor dence.

Regular Correspor dence.
Mrs. G.. d. Abbott left Thursday on . visit
to San Francisco.
7. II. Jewell left this week for a visit to
the city. Mr.. Amber Of Reno has charge of
the postofice and express during his absence.
A man by the name of Plat died at the
Gerald camp this week. His remains were
shipped by the l. o. o. F. to New Hamp-
shire.
Miss NJ. Clarke has returned from a visit
in Council Bluffs.
j. M. Requa has returned from San Fran.
cisco.
Anew building is being put up on the east
side of the E.. l. 2. track. 1t is to be occupied
by Joseph Raine.
Messrs. Stinson l. Mollineux of Elko have
opened a saloon here.
Miss Z. Bassett of Salt Lake has been en-
ployed as waitress at the Dorman Hotel
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Tosopah Union Reimbursed.

The Nye county commissioner have do
mated $1,000 to the Tonopsh Miners Union
and James Butler has contributed the same
amount. The money contributed by the
commissioners was to reimburse the Union
Tor caring for the sick and burying the dead
not members Of that organization. The
commissioner contributed scrip instead Of
coin, which is worth IS cents on the face
value and was immediately cashed at that
rate by Mr.. Butler.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

The garden seeds sent out by Congress-
man .Newlands for distribution among those
having use for them in Eureka county,
we're received by the SENTINEL this week.
Those wishing the seeds are requested to
call ct once, as the supply is limited.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Probable Fourth of July Excurston.

The people of Lamoillei Valley, Elko
county. are already making preparations
for holding q celebration and grand ball on
July 4. They are negotiating with the
Ruby Hill band to furnish music for the
occasion. II q sufficient number of people
from Eureka and Ruby Hill desire to attend.
an excursion will be gotten up and round
trip tickets secured at greatly reduced rates.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
NEvADA's DIVIDEND PAYERS.

According to the public records the only
two mining companies in Nevada that paid
dividends in 1901 were the Con. Cal. &
Virginia Of Virginia City. which paid S64.
500. and the Rocco-H omestske Nevada
Mining Company of Hamilton. $40. 900.
There are number Of companies and in
dividuals mining with profit in Nevada,
the dividends from which are not recorded
because not given out for publication.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Nye,s New Mining District.

The new mining district. twelve miles
northeast Of Tonopah. is on the same min
eral belt as the latter. The ore is carbon
ate, showing . value Of from 5000 to $500
per ton in silver and from sos to $50 in
gold. The new district has been christ
ened Ray. Ned Clark is the discoverer OF
the new district.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

To Soften Hard Water.

The following simple method of render
ing water soft is making the rounds OF the
press. 1t is worthy Of 9 trial at least:
To soften water when you have no rain
water, draw the water three Of four days
before needed and expose TO the air. This
will render 10 quite soft.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
WORK WANTED.

Mrs. H. Zadow, at her residence on Mob
Hill, has comfortably furnished rooms to rent;
she will nurse and care for the sick at her
home. and also do plain sewing. mending,
cleaning and pressing mems clothes
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Reno. Smallpox Epidemic.

Reno now has five cases Of smallpox.
The public schools have been ordered closed
for two weeks. and it is quite likely that .
quarantine will be established against towns
to the north, where the disease is supposed
to have originated.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

1t may be that trusts are dead, as
President Schwab of the United States
Steel corporation says they are. but the
country will wait for more positive
proof before investing in mourning
agrments.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

E. Kuehn, the pioneer tailor, is still doing
business at his old stand on south Main street,
Eureka. and will give perfect fits to all pa
irons who give him a call.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Annual stntemeuts Filed.

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany publishes the following statement of
the business transacted by it in Nevada
dnring 1901: Total receipts, $5.97S;
total disbursements, $28, Ass. 80.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

California livestock raisers as far south as
Los Angeles are seeking pasturage for cattle
in Nevada, there being little feed in the for
mer State on account Of the lack Of rain.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
IL Your Life injured.

If not, protect your family by taking out a
policy in the New York Life Insurance Com
pany. B. L. SMITH, Agent.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

The new mill at the Chairman mine near
ELY, White Pine county, will be ready to
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15

Health and Economy Are Assured
BY using hot air-tight coal burners. Sold ex
clusively by George Gavin, Eureka, New. =
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
Ore SHIPMENTS over the r. a r.

The following ore shipments have been
made over the Eureka 4 Palisade Railroad
for the week ending February IA, 1902:
wtyv pouNDa nr npr
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-15
CAZIER-ATKINS.

Miss Adeline L. U. Atkins and Mr.. Edcil
Cazier were married at Ely, White Pine
county, Nevada, Tuesday morning. February
IL, 1902, Justice of the Peace John Weber
performing the ceremony. The bride is the
daughter of Mrs. L. NJ. Lee of Eureka, and
is one of the Base Ranges popular and charm.
ing young ladies, in whose winning Mr.. Ca
zier is to be deemed fortunate. The groom is
a prosperous rancher of Currant Greek, Nye
county, where the couple will make their
home.
The SENTINEL extends congratulations.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-10-04
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-The equipment of a large
rooming house; in desirable location;
ren cheap; $500 can be taken in fair
week. 205 North Second street.
FOR SALE-Several beautiful homes
and city lots. These are bargains
and must be see to lie appreciated.
No trouble to show property. See
Jno. w. McQuade.
FOR SALE-Several hundred pounds
OF old papers, good for wrapping
purposes, cheap. Address, The Cit.
zen, Albuquerque. N. M.
FOR SALE-Old papers, rs cents per
hundred, at the Citizen office.
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