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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
DICKINSON COUNTY BIDDING IS
UPHELD.
STATE Nay Collect It' Taxes OF I'm
pose Penalties Al It Sees Fit-u'
8. Supreme Court Ruling Of Inn
portance.

The United States supreme cour'
has upheld the constitutionality Of
the law passed BY the legislature ia
in 1891 authorizing counties to BID in
lands which are sold for non.payment
OF taxes. Dickinson county was one
Of the first in the state to take advan'
tage OF this law and has thus bid
in lands for several years.
The decision was handed down in
the case brought against c. A. Parker
the treasurer OF Reno county, and the
county commissioners, by L. A. Big
ger. The question involved was
whether the county could bid in all
lands sold for taxes and exclude all
other bidders.
The plaintiff contented that this
law was contrary to the constitution
OF this state and Of the United States,
for the reason that it abolished COM
petitive bidding by enabling the
county treasurer to bid in the whole
tract, when, in fact, q public sale OF
the same to the highest bidder might
have resulted in sale Of portion o:
the tract to satisfy the whole amount
Of the tax due thereon; that such
proceeding was q taking Of property
without due process Of law.
On the other hand, the county
tonte6ded that there is no constitu'
tional Limitation, either state or ma
tional, upon the power OF legisla'
ture in the fixing Of mode for the
collection Of taxes; that the legisla.
ture has the power to provide for an
absolute forfeiture OF lands for the nom
payment Of taxes due thereon, or
competitive sale Of the same, as it
seems fit, the mode Of collection being
wholly within the discretion Of the
legislature.
The action was an original proceed
ing in mandamus commenced by Mr..
Bigger against county commissioners
Of Reno county, Kansas, to execute
and deliver to him tax sale certificates
for the north half OF each and every
tract OF land sold for taxes for the
year 1899, in accordance with a bid
made by him on the date Of sale to
the county treasurer under the pro-
visions OF the old law. The supreme
court Of the state of Kansas sustained
the position the county took and
rendered a decision declaring the law
to be constitutional. An appeal was
taken by the plaintiff, NJ Bigger,
to the supreme court Of the United
States, resulting, as above stated, in
. decision in favor OF Reno county.
The decision is one Of great impor.
tauce to great number Of counties
in the state that are and have been
operating under this law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
Advertised Letters.

Tho following is the list Of un-
claimed letters remaining in the Abb.
Gene postofiice for the week ending
Feb. 25, 1902. Have your mail ad.
dressed to your box number and II
will be promptly delivered;
GESTLExAH's LIST
Christman, Alex Jones' Philip
johnson, AC Purdy, Geo =
Riley, DR. Jas A Wilson. j W
One cent will be charged for all I'd.
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the shove will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING. P. N.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
Two Children Dead.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. White, living
near Wakefield and who have often
visited Mr.. Whites parents here, Mr..
and Mrs. 7. X. White, have lost two
children from diphtheria within enc
week. The little ones died on Feb.
ruary II and ls. The parents have
much sympathy in their sorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
7. B. DEWEY HONORBD.
ELECTED GRAND MASTER OF
KANSAS MASONS.
Uaanimously Chosen to Fill Highest
Office in State xasonic Affairs
Rsvs. Bsrgstresssr and Blaynsy
Appointed to Prominent Positions

Special to the Reflector
FT. Scorr, Feb. 20.-rhe grand
lodge Of Kansas Mssons in session
here, this morning unanimously
elected 7. 4. Dewey, Of Abilene, grand
master. Rev. +. Bergstresser has
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
Central Committee Meets,

Chairman vanvoorst has called a
meeting Of the Republican central
committee Of the county to be held in
R. B. Jacobs Office at o'clock p. m.
March 5.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-27
Alum Baking Powders.

There are SO many alum baking
powders about, most Of which are
represented to be made Of cream Of
tartar, that the following list Of
powders in which chemists have found
alum will be Of value:
X. C,....................... Contains Alum
Mani by Jaques Mfg. Co., Chicago.
Lee....................... Contains Alum
Mani. by II, D. Lee h Co.. Salina Kas.
Q. .P..................... Contains Alum
Mani, by Allen Bros. Co., Omaha.
Calumet...... ...COntalns Alum
Manfby Calumet Baking Powder Co., Chicago
Circle C....,....... Contains Alum.
Mani. by Conrad & CO., Chicago, Ill.
The housekeeper should bear in
mind that alum makes cheap baking
powder. 1t costs but two cents a
pound, while cream Of tartar costs
thirty. The quality Of the powder
is, therefore, usually indicated by the
price.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Bullion from ROCkiand.

General Manager McMannon, of
the Nevada Chief Company, which
recently started up its little mill and
concentrating plant at Rockland,
came down from that camp Satur-
day and shipped to Los Angeles a
small bar of gold bullion, the result
of a partial cleanup of the mill
plates. The bar weighed "a ounces,
and the value of the bullion is about
$I2.5o per ounce, making the bar
worth about $425. The bar was run
out more for specimen brick for the
company than anything else. The
mill has only been running few
hours daily since it started, owing,
as before stated, to an insufficient
supply of water. The company is
now preparing to lay about 5000 feet
of pipe to bring water to the mill
from large spring that distance
away. This work will begin as soon
as the pipe can be put on the ground.
Development work in the mine con-
tinues to show good ore, and the COM
pany is satisfied that it has a fine
little property.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Death Of Mrs. Z. Albright.

The sad news was received in town that Mrs.
Ernest Albright died at the residence of A. w.
Green. in this valley. Wednesday morning at
about 80 O'Clock. Mrs. Albright was native
of Oregon. aged about 3s years. She had been
a sufferer from heart disease for some time and
finally succumbed to that ailment. She leaves
a husband. who for some time past has been
employed at the Baldwin cyanide works in Es-
meralda county. and three daughters and one
son. Mrs. Albright was niece of Geo. A.
Green, proprietor of the Nine-mile House on
the Bodie road Her funeral took place Thurs
day afternoon from the Barrett school house in
the upper end of this valley. and was largely
attended.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Silver City SlftiaQs.

Mrs. Ed McTigue spent Thursday in Carson.
George Wilson is the proud daddy of another
boy.
Leslie Taylor is in California on a surveying
trip.
Mrs. Adam Bay, who has been seriously i'll,
is on the improve
Dave wogan, one of our genial townsmen,
has gone to Butte City
Harry Clint has suffered relapse and is in
very critical condition.
The fusion rally last Saturday evening was
one of considerable enthusiasm.
number of silverites took in the speak
ing in Virginia City Monday evening
Jack winn and Phil Geyer left this week to
do little politics in Mason Valley and Smith
Valley.
P. s. Williams, the Virginia City carpenter.
is engaged in laying the new floor in Miners
Union Hall.
The sale of tickets for the concert in behalf
of Rev Father o'Donnell, has been very salts
factory thus far
The Miners Union will inaugurate its new
floor on the 29th by grand ball. The Virginia
City orchestra will furnish the music.
Owing to unforeseen circumstances the con-
cert and dance to be given by the Catholic
Church of this place. on the 29th. has been
postponed until early in November.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
DAYTON Dolnos.

Mrs. W. J. Harris. of Carson. spent last Sun
day in Dayton.
Emerson Joy, of Reno. is driving team for
the Nevada Reduction Works.
TIL Flaws paid Mound House a visit Sun
day last and treated the boys royalty.
Two carloads of marble from the Inyo quar-
ry passed through here Wednesday en- route to
Reno.
The Johns family is now occupying the Kauf
man house. Mr.. EIDE and family having re-
turned to Reno to reside.
Quite a number OF miners quit work in the
Boyle tunnel, at Como. Monday, but their
places were soon filled by new men
Mrs. Homer Bonham an family arrived from
St. Clair, Churchill county. last Sunday and
will again make Dayton their home.
Emmitt Boyle. who is quite seriously i'll. was
brought down from Como last Monday. and is
being cared for at the home of Capt. Davis.
Mrs. Legg has just received an elegant and
select line of millinery. and expects another
large invoice from New York in a few days.
She invites the ladies of Dayton and vicinity
to call and inspect these goods.
Miss Ivy Reynolds. formerly of this place.
was married last Saturday in Reno, to Fred T.
Schaffer. and the same evening the young peo-
pie took their departure for Ogden. where they
will make their home. Mr.. Schaffer is a ma
chinist in the employ of the s. P. Co, His
bride has a host of friends in her old home
who wish her all kinds of good luck.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Do GOOd-lt Pays.

A Chicago man has observed that,
"Good deeds are better than real es-
tate deeds-some of the latter are
worthless. Act kindly and gently,
show sympathy and lend helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by
it." Most men appreciate a kind
word and encouragement more than
substantial help. There are persons
in this community who might truth
fully say: "My good friend, cheer
up. A few doses of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will rid you of your
cold, and there is no danger what
ever from pneumonia when you use
that medicine. 1t always cures. /
know it for it has helped me out
many a time. Sold by M. E. Leavitt.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Conner Claims Sold.

John Dobbins, of this place, has
sold to the Pyne Shelter Company
of West Alameda, his three copper
claims located about seven miles
south of Yerington, and known as
the Naches, Black Bart and Lille
Jennings. The price paid has not
been definitely stated, but the first
payment of $500 was made this week
Wednesday,. The Pyne Company
will put couple of men to work on
the property sorting ore already on
the dumps for shipment to the smelt-
err. When this ore is used up more
development work will be done on
the mine and more ore taken out. 1t
is thought by close sorting about a
IS or 10 per cent. grade of ore can be
shipped from this property. Some
very good ore has heretofore been
taken from the mine.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
A Fine Copper Specimen.

J. S. Craig received thirty pound
copper specimen from the La Can
anea copper mine, in Mexico, this
week. The specimen was sent to
him by G. S. McHenry, formerly
Superintendent of the Bluestone
mine, but who is now Superintend-
ent for the company which owns the
La Cananea property. The specimen
is beauty, being pure native cop
per and almost the shape of a big flat
pan. The La Cananea company is
taking out and working 1880 tons of
ore day, the grade of which aver
ages close to ten per cent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Public Speaking.

The Owl Hall was well filled on Friday even
ing of last week to greet Hon. H. F. Bartine. G.
F. Talbot. J. Edwards Bray. and VIM. Wood
burn, nominees on the Fusion State Ticket
Mr. Bartine being speaker for the cause. All
of the gentlemen were well received, and after
the nominees making short addresses Mr.. Bar
tine delivered quite an interesting free trade
speech, and told how he came to be in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Newlands. Mr.. Bartine is pleas.
ant speaker and was frequently applauded
when he made some witty remark. j. e. Bray
created quite favorable impression with his
remarks and as he is an old Lyon county resi-
dent 1t is but right to suppose that he win poll
a very good vote in this county.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Death of Mrs. DOwney.

Mrs. Catherine Downey passed
away yesterday afternoon shortly
after two o'clock after a long and
severe illness. She was a native of
Ireland, aged u years, and one of
the pioneers of this valley. The
funeral will take place tomorrow
forenoon from the Catholic church,
and Rev. Father Gleeson, who is in
Bodie, has been sent for and is ex-
pected here to officiate. We apollo
gize for not being able to give a
more extended account of her lite
in this issue, but shall do so in our
next
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18

George Hatch was in the valley
the first Of the week and purchased
four carloads of potatoes to be ship
ped to his Oakland house. Spuds are
now bringing SIG per ton.
-Ranchers in the lower end of the
valley are still pumping water tor
stock. They complain that the
ranchers above have their bitches
running full of water for which they
now have no use.
While George Keema was in
from the ranch the other evening
somebody stole his overcoat, whip,
and some grocer ies out of his buggy.
People will be little careful here
after about leaving valuables in their
carriages.
Pete Wilder and the lesson
brothers, of Gardnerville, have pur-
chased the old Oreana mine, in Red
Canyon, and are going to put a mill
on the property to work the ore. The
mine is about fourteen miles from
Gardnerville in the Pinenut noun
tains,
-MeSSrS. HaSk1nS ana Mathews,
experts who have been making a
very thorough examination of the
Miller group of copper mines for the
past ten days, took their departure
last Tuesday. While not very talk
alive about their bushes, they SEEM
ed to think very well of the property.
in the list of presents given Mr..
and Mrs. Matt Penrose, as published
last week, there were some errors
and omissions. Miss Cora Pursel
gave the bride and groom a water
pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Cum
mings halt dozen goblets and Z. K.
Lam and wife lamp. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kremmel presented a bureau set,
and Jas. johnson and wife fancy
table scarf and handkerchief.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18

H. G. Cutting and DIR. A. Hudgens,
who came in from Tonopah last week
Thursday and went up to Pinegrove
to look at the Wilson mine, returned
Saturday and continued on south
Sunday. They have purchased the
property they went to inspect, and
in a short time will begin active de-
velopment work on it. The price
paid we did not learn, but it is sup
posed to be S3o,ooo-one-half payable
Immediately and the last half in
forty days. This property is situated
about 25 miles south of Yerington
and has been worked by leasers for
the past thirty years or more, and
has produced in the neighborhood of
FIVE million dollars in bullion. Prac-
tically no work has been done below
the water level, and there is yet in
the mine above that level vast
quantity of low grade ore which
will pay to work on large scale. 1t
is the intention of the new owners
to run tunnel on the property a
distance of about 1000 feet, which
will unwater the mine to depth Of
between 400 and 500 feet below the
present lowest workings. When
this work is done, should develop
ments prove satisfactory, a large
plant, of character best suited to
work the ore, will be installed.
Messrs. Cutting and Hudgens are
young men who have been success
ful in Tonopah, and we hope they
will meet with the same success III
their Pinegrove venture. 1t will
mean much to this section of the
country
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18

1t is said of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley: why
do you tell that child the same thing
over and over again." "John Wes-
ley, because once telling is not
enough" 1t is for this same reason
that you are told again and again
that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
cures colds and grip; that it counter
acts any tendency of these diseases
to result in pneumonia, and that it is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by M. K. Leavitt.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
6aiaed Forty Pounds In Thlrty Days.

For several months our younger
brother had been troubled with in
digestion. He tried several remedies
but got no benefit from them. We
purchased some of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and he
commenced taking them. Inside of
thirty days he had gained forty
pounds in flesh, He is now fully re-
covered. We have good trade on
the Tablets.--HoLLxYB Bios, Merchants,
Long Branch, Mo. For sale by M. K.
LeaVitt,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18

Trains and run daily.
Trains 8. 4. s. 6. 7 and run daily except Sun
days.
Mound House with express trains of Virginia
and Truck ee Railroad, which connect at Reno
with east and west bound trains of the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At wabuska with daily stage for Yerington
and Wellington.
at Hawthorne with daily stage for Bodie
and Bridgeport
]. KRUTTsCHNITT,
General Manager.
K. ]. LAWS,
Superintendent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Location Notice Blanks.

We have been to some little trouble
and expense to procure correct and
convenient form for location notice,
and now have the printed form for
sale at this office. Those who desire
to make locations can procure blank
location notices for Ioc. each, three
for 25c. or eight for soc.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Nevada Market Rep0rt.

The Reno Gazette of Thursday
last reports as follows:
Flour-$4.3o.
Wheat-$I.35.
Eggs-4oc. and scarce.
Butter-Choice dairy, 22c. @22Hc.;
creamery, age.
Cheese-I2Hc. a. 1910.
Potatoes-$I7.
Onions-S25.
Hay-$6 "a SO in the stack; no baled
hay moving at present.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
BUILDING An Ideal House.

One of the most charming series
of articles for it's combination of
practicality and literary interest il
that running in The DeLtneator un-
der the title 1.-The House that Jack
and Jill Built" The workmen they
employ to carry out their ideas early
gave the pair up as wildly insane,
but the results achieved throughout
the house are delightful neverthe.
less. From cellar to garnet original.
ity shows itself in everything, and
the prospective householder will dc
we'll to profit by the suggestions
here offered.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Church Notice.

On Sunday religious services will
be conducted as follows: Preaching
services at II a. m. and p. m. Sun
day school at ago. Prayer meeting
Thursday evenings, to commence at
o'clock. All are cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
THos. H. NICHOLAS, PAsToR.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
for Over Sixty Years.

MRS. WINsLow SOOTHING SYRUP has been used
for over sixty years by millions of mothers for
cess 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrh9a. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by Druggists
a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing SYRUP" and to ke no nther kind.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
BRIEF MENTION.

on campaigning trip.
Will Powers struck out on a
campaign trip Tuesday.
Mrs. A. K. Daniels left for San
Francisco last Tuesday.
Geo. Strosnider and wife left for
visit to Gold Hill Monday.
F. L. Littel returned Tuesday
from a short trip 10 Truckee.
Mrs. Nellie auckland is now
waiting on table at Wabuska.
F. w. Downey is in this section
looking after his political fences.
The eclipse of the moon took
place Thursday night as scheduled.
Commissioners Turner has been
campaigning in Mason Valley this
week.
". Mcintyre came in from Can
delaria last Friday, and returned
Monday.
Matt Penrose and wife are now
domiciled at the Penrose ranch near
Wabuska.
Charlie Hickey and his wife
were in town the first of the week
from Topaz.
Jim Andrews blew in from a
prospecting trip Thursday and left
again yesterday.
i have a few good cedar posts
left which will sell at 22Hc. each.
NJ. K. Leavitt.
-Chas. Glines left last Monday for
San Francisco where he will re-
main during the Winter.
Pipe for the Nevada Chief mine
is arriving from San Francisco and
being hauled to Rockland.
George Ambrose and Harry
Samuels struck out tor Smith Val
ley on campaigning trip Thursday.
DIR. G. 4. McCafferty, dentist,
will be in Yerington in the discharge
OF his profession on or about October
2Sth.
Ladies' knit wooden shawls of all
grades, colors and prices at SegaPs.
Also fine new line of knit wooden
capes.
Will Penrose and wife are now
on their way overland to visit
friends and relatives at Fish Lake
Valley.
Mrs. Chas. Warren, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harcourt, of Wabuska,
returned from visit to Hawthorne
Tuesday.
Register before o'clock next
Monday night if you want to vote.
The books in all precincts close at
that time.
"A small dwelling house and lot
in Craig's Addition, Yerington, is
for sale, cheap for cash. Inquire OF
K. H. Whitacre.
The political pot is boiling lively
now and many combinations are be-
ing made only to be broken on or
before election day.
w. G. Hemphill, of Lincoln, CAL,
is in the valley on business connect
cd with a ranch and water property
he is interested in here.
Dame rumor says that another
young Mason Valley couple will soon
be travelling in double harness, and
occupying the same stall.
M. Segal has just received fine
line of silk-wool and wooden mits
and wooden hoods for ladies and
misses. Call and see them.
The TIMKs acknowledges the re-
ceipt of complimentary ticket to
the grand ball to be given by the Sill
yer City Miners Union on the 29th.
Mrs. Annie Brown, cousin of
Mrs. ]. S. Craig and 7. M. MCGOWAN,
left tor her home in Salt Lake Wed
nesday, after visit of some weeks
in the valley.
Over forty tons of honey were
shipped out of this valley this week.
The comb honey brought II cents
per pound and the extracted honey S
cents per pound.
Mrs. A. ]. Littell will have col
lection of choice, ready-trimmed hats,
from one of the leading firms of San
Francisco, on display at her resi-
dence, Saturday, Oct. nth.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
FOR Sale or lease.

ranch, in Mason Valley, is for sale or
rent at reasonable figures. Horses,
hay and farm implements for sale
with ranch, if ranch is sold. For
further particulars inquire of G. ].
Ortiz, Wabuska, Nevada.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18

While opening box, ]. G. Mount,
of Three Mile Bay, N. Y, ran ten
penny nail through the fleshy part
of his hand. 81 thought at once of
all the pain and soreness this would
cause me-" he says, sand immediate
ly applied Chamberlain Pain Balm
and occasionally afterwards. To my
surprise il removed all pain and
soreness and the injured parts were
soon healed" For sale by M. K.
Leavitt.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18

For a pleasant physic take Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Easy to take. Pleasant in effect. For
sale by..M. K. Leavitt.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-10-18
Itching Skin

Distress by day and night
That's the complaint of those who
are so unfortunate as to be afflicted
with Eczema or Salt Rheum-and out
ward applications do not cure
They can't.
The source Of the trouble is in the
blood-make that pure and this seal.
ing, burning, itching skin disease Will
disappear.
IT was taken with an itching on my
arms which proved very disagreeable l
concluded it was salt rheum and Dougnt .
bottle Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. In two days
after began taking it 1 felt better ana II
was not long before 1 was cured. Have
never had any skin disease since" MRS.
IDA e. WARD, Cove Point, Md.
Hoods CdrSapdrilld
and Pills
rid the blood of all impurities and cure
all eruptions.