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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-04

est rain in years fell Friday night.
Some sections of the city are under
water from two to four feet deep
this morning. The city was in dark
ness all night, the power house being
flooded. The damage to crops is very
great. "'"s
Factories Shut Down.
Columbus, Ca, March 31.-Several
manufacturing establishments were
forced to close down Saturday on ac-
count of the high water in the Chat
tahoochee river. A washout is re-
ported on the Southern railway near
Oak Mountain Springs.
Railroads Washed Out.
Rome, Ca, March 31.-Two wash
outs were reported Saturday morn
ing on the Atlanta division of the
Southern railway near Silver Creek
Great damage was done to farms by
Friday nights tremendous rainfall.
Blizzard i'm the West.
Denver, Col, March 31.-A general
storm prevails on the eastern slope
of the Rocky mountains in Colorado.
Snow has fallen continuously in Dem
yer and vicinity for the past "a hours.
At some points on the mountains the
storm has reached the proportions
of blizzard. Cattle on the ranges
in the northeastern portion are suf-
fering severely, being in a too weak
ened condition from exposure and
lack of water to withstand the pres
ent storm. Conditions in that Sec
ton are extremely serious and great
losses are almost sure to come.
Trouble over the fencing of the wa
ter holes by small landowners is
likely to break out any time unless
the larger stock owners are allowed
to drive their cattle to the watering
places.
Snow in Missouri and Kansas.
Kansas City, Mo-, March 31.-A
heavy snowstorm has prevailed in
western Missouri and most of Kan
sas since midnight. The snow falls
in immense flakes which dissolve al
most as soon as they reach the
earth. Winter wheat and pasturage
will, it is believed, be immensely ben
Gifted as the mercury has not fallen
below 3S degrees.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-04
FOUR DROWNED.
Boat Capsizes in River at New Or
leans, Throwing Nineteen Men In
to Water-Fifteen Rescued.

New Orleans. March 31.-Four men
were probably drowned in the Missis-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-04
Floods in Kentucky

Pineville, KY, March 31.-The re-
cent rains have put the Cumberland
river on rampage, and Pineville is
under water. Great damage has re-
suited. News reached here Satur-
day that the reservoir near Middles-
boro had broken and that it would
cause the river to overflow Pineville
to depth of ten feet. This warn
ing caused many citizens to move
and put them in great fear. Much
damage is reported on the upper
Cumberland valley
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

Last Saturday evening about 6 O'Clock
the usual quiet OF Main street was disturbed
by the crash Of falling glass. People in the
immediate Vicinity rushed out Of doors.
thinking an earthquake was taking place.
Upon investigation il was found that the
noise was oocasioned by the breaking Of
the large plate glass In one Of the front
doors Of Hank Knights saloon. II appears
Fred Mannheim. who is conducting the place,
in an effort to open the door, which had be-
come swollen, gave it . quick jerk, when
the glass broke and came rafting down on
Fred's head. A cash nearly an inch long
and an eighth of an inch deep was made
on the left side Of the head by . piece of
the broken glass. The wound bled profusely
for . time. but Fred didn't scare worth q
cent ct the serious remarks made by by
ISLANDERS IS 10 the seriousness Of the injury.
He said he was fortunste he didn't get II
where the chicken got the ak, or there might
have been something doin'.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

How Judicial Proceedings Are ON
ducsed on the ComstOck.
From the Virginia City Report Of Augustle.
A session Of the District Court was held
last Saturday 81 which, in the matter Of
the estate Of H. r. Tonkin. deceased. . de-
cree was issued confirming final account aud
order Of distribution. Estate ordered TO
mother. Administrator allowed 1895 for
commissions and Sl65 for extra services.
Attorney Wren was allowed . fee of $500.
The estate was valued at $4,000.
Before fixing the amount Of Attorney
Wren's fee Judge Mack asked Mr.. Wren
how much he was to receive in compenss-
ton. Mr.. Wren replied $50. "Whst. a
fee OF only $3.50 in q $l2.000 estate ?" ex-
claimed the Court 10 establishment. Then
turning to District Attorney Pyne, Judge
Mack INTERCEPTED that gentleman IS to
what be thought would be a reasonable
fee. Fully three times $3.50" was the re-
ply, and the Court then allowed Attorney
Wren $500.
After Harry Tonkin's death Attorneys
Lsngsn and Noel. who were occupying
offices in the Black building. which is part
Of the estate, offered to act IS attorneys for
w. j. Tonkin. the administrator, for q fee
Of $500. The administrator thought that
fee was exorbitant and employed Hon.
Thomas Wren OF Reno as attorney. Messrs.
Lsngsn and Noel then vacated the Black
building. where they had been paying
office rent for seversl years. which left the
premises practically untsnanted. and in the
end the administrator not only was ordered
to pay the same fee asked by Messrs. Lam
gan and Noel. but lost two paying tenants.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
FAREWELL RECEPTION

The ladies Of the Order Of Eastern Star
rendered Mrs. ID. w. Lsvsn . farewell re.
ception on Thursday evening prior to her
departure East next week, where she goes
to reside with relatives in the future. Mrs.
Levsn is entitled to ell the honors shown
her. being . useful and highly respected
member Of the Order for years. At banqusts
and different functions held by the Order in
the past Mrs. Levan was always
known to donate some delicacy or
ssvory dish prepared by her W
skilled hands. Her art in this line and her
ever generous hospitality to not only the
members Of the Order but to the people Of
Eureka generally, have endeared her TO all
and will cause her 10 be long remembered
in the community. Our best wishes 90 with
Mrs. Levan 10 her new Eastern home, and
we trust she may live many years and be
able 10 enjoy oil the blessings that may come
10 her.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
NEWS ITEMS FROM TONOPAB.

From the Bonanza OF August 16.
Tonopah ladies are moving toward the
building Of 9 Presbyterian church.
The books Of Sheriff Logan show that in
Tonopah there are 1873 business licenses sold
aud collected quarterly in sums ranging
from 81 so to 500 each. This source of
revenue aggregates about 81. 200 per month
on the average. or $40 per day.
The hoist on the 400-foot shaft Of the
Mizpah Extension, on the eastern slope or
base of Oddie mountain, is now raising
about ]. 900 gallons Of water per day. At
this rate the fact 10 rated as Of vastly more
general convenience and benefit than harm.
Biologists and experts say that water in any
volume will not be encountered in the mines
on this side, possibly excepting below 1000
or 800 feet.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
Circulating Their Petitions.

During the past ten days several csndi-
dates for county and township offices have
been circulating their petitions among the
electors in Eureka soliciting signatures.
Although they have been . little slow in
coming out this year Is compared with for.
msr years. nevertheless it is believed there
will be no scarcity Of candidates. After
the various State Conventions will have
concluded their lsbors. the voters in this
vicinity will no doubt have ample opportu-
nifty to practice writing their signatures on
the numerous petitions that will be pre-
sented.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
Mining Operations as Typo.

j. L. Butler, present resident manager at
Tybo Of the Mining & Reduction Company,
was in Eureka this week and informed the
SENTINEL that At present the company has
twenty-five men doing development work
on its property. On the 300 level OF the
Two G mine drifts are being run east and
west. and they are also sinking At several
points on this level. The company also has
. force Of men employed on the Bunker
Hill and MsyAower claims. The work oil
development will probably be continued
during the Winter.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
DEATH OF J. G. TONKIN

A telegram was received in Eureka
Thursday announcing ths death in San
Francisco that morning Of John g.
Tonkin. brother Of Walter j. Tonkin Of
Eureka. Mr.. Tonkin had not been in good
health for Q number Of months, and for
several weeks past had been in San Fran
cisco under DIR. Hirshfelder for medical
treatment. Late reports from him regard
ing his condition were most favorable, and
IL was expected that be would return to
Nevada at an early day.
Walter J. Tonkin. bis only surviving
brother, who. was in Virginia City settling
MP the estate of his late brother. Harry
Tonkin. left immediately for San Francisco
upon receiving information Of the serious
condition Of his brother. Mrs. Walter Ton
kin left Eureka Thursday for the city TO
meet her husband and assist In making ar
engagements for the burial of the body.
Deceased had been = resident Of Eureka
county for . number Of years. where he had
been engaged with his brother. Walter. In
ranching and the cattle business in the west
ern portion Of the county. Is
He was . member of Eureka Lodge No.
l6. F. & A. NJ, and the Masonic Board Of
Relief Of San Francisco notified the Eureka
Lodge Of Mr.. Tonkin's death.
He was q native Of England and Al years
Of age.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

Elko Independent. August Is: Frank
Stidhsm and VIM. Flynn Of Ruby VAL
ley are having the smallpox. The dis
ease is In q very mild form, but there Ii
no doubt Of its being the genuine article.
Phoebe Record: A valuation Of $4,000
a mile has been put on the Oregon Short
Line Railroad Company by the Assessor.
AS there is about 40 miles in the county,
the total assessment, including rolling
stock, etc., foots up q little over SIZE, 200.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
shot.

While out hunting in the cedars west Of
town last Sunday Will Robertson had .
narrow escape from serious injury. 1t ap-
pears another hunter was in that locality
also. who fred as . fleeing jackrabbit.
Will being in the line Of FIRE. Eve STRAY shot
took effect on his person. Two shot made
slight abrAsions on the forehead. two struck
him on the breast. and another shot passed
nearly through the index finger Of bis left
hand. Mr.. Robertson said be does not
know who fred the shot that peppered him.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
frst candidate to officially announce him
self for Office ct the coming election.

frst candidate to officially announce him
self for Office ct the coming election.
J. L. Muir. the life insurance sgsnt who
spent several weeks about . year ago solio-
iting business in this section, is reported 10
nave recently been in durancs vile in
Douglas county for soliciting business for
unlicensed companies in this State.
A meeting Of the Christian Endesvor So
oiety will be held ct the Presbyterisp
Church on Sunday evening. August "a.
commencing ct 7 o'clock, at which ell
members are requested 10 be present. The
public are cordially invited TO attend.
Scott Jameson and Granville Fletcher are
In town from Pete Hansen Crsek. They
have reached . depth Of thirty feet on the
gold prospect recently discovered there and
report the new find as showing up most
fsvorsbly. They intend returning to Pete
Hansen Creek in . few days.
w. NJ. Hamilton OF Rock S prings, Wyo-
ming, arrived 10 Eureka this week to take
charge Of the sheep ,of the Eureka Live
Stock Company. Mr.. Hamilton is an ex-
psrisnoed sheep man, and the different
herds belonging TO the Live Stock Company
will be under his supervision.
s. d. Williams Of Denver, Colorado, who
a CIR II w n-.--.--l
ship Of the Eureka public school for
the ensuing year.. arrived in Eureka
Wednesday accompanied by his wife. Mr..
Williams has rented Mrs. NJ. B. Bsrtlett's
residence on Spring street. where they will
reside for the present.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
CarIin Agent whips insurance Man


Saturdays Elko Independent says: w.
G. Owens. the railroad agent at Csrlin, and
II. Z. West. an insurance agent, whose
home lie in Ogden. had a very pretty little
fight in front of the Carlin ticket Office Sat
urday night. The quarrel arose over Owens
refusal to get Vests baggage out of the
baggsge.room for him. 1t seems that West
had been playing cards and had neglected
to get his baggage when he should have
done 80. Mr.. Owens was off duty ct the
time and West insisted that Owens get the
baggage for him. West was abusive and
threatened TO slap Owens. He followed
the threat with . blow and got the pretti-
est licking he ever had. Owens swore out
9 warrant for his arrest. but West jumped
the train before it could be served md was
caught at Wells by Constable Moore.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

H. A. McKim is just in receipt Of q large
stock Of new goods and invites the public TO
come and inspect them. Among other things
will be found an extensive variety of fan.
n~elettss. outing flannel and vicuna cloth OF
the latest designs. An up-to-date Fall line
Of gents furnishing goods has just arrived.
also . large stock Of ladies', gents and
childrsn's new footwear; all first-class goods
and Of the prevailing styles.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

A FIRE Of Carson Monday afternoon did
damage amounting to 50. 900. 1t started in
q shed 81 the rear Of United States Marshal
Emmits's residence and burned outbuildings
for . distance of several hundred feet at the
rear of Governor Sadler and Professor
Howe's homes. The Emmitt residence was
partially burned. Furniture was removed
from the Governors residence and was bad
ly damaged by rough handling and water.
The cause of the fire lie unknown.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
CAUSE OF MIR. ToNKIs's DEATH.

CAUSE OF MR.. ToNKINS DEATH.
The San Francisco Chronicle Of August 81
contains the following particulars regarding
the death of John G. Tonkin:
John G. Tonkin, Q cattle raiser Of Eureka,
New, Al years of sge. fell from the
rear window Of his room in the third
story Of the spsrtment-house 81 4S3 Geary
street yesterday morning about ii O'Clock,
sustaining injuries which are thought
by the surgeons 81 the Receiving Hos
pitsl to be fatal. The only explanation
that can be given for the accident 10 that
Tonkin grew dizzy and lost his balance
while sitting in his window enjoying the
morning sun. The suicide theory is not
credited.
Tonkin is said to have come TO this city
about the 23d Of June last to be treated by
a specialist for q stomach and nervous trou-
BILE, but recently had improved in condition.
and at ell times seemed bright and cheerful.
Very little was known of him in the house
where he had occupied apartments since
coming here other than that he was a quiet
and unpretsntious man Of some means. Wal
ter Tonkin Of Eureka, Nevada, his brother,
is said to be interested with him 10 the cat
tie business, and has visited him here sew
ersl times recently. The only rational ut
terance that has been made by the injured
man since the accident was to request that
his brother be notified.
The fall was Of o distance more than
thirty-ive feet, and in his downward fight
the man evidently tried to catch to Q pro-
jecting plank in the casing Of the window
at the second story, as the plank was torn
away. He struck Q board fence which, in
ell probability, is the cause Of the fatal in
j%uries. The ground surface Of the yard
was sandy and soft. The crash Of the
falling body against the fence attracted the
attention of the lsndlady of the house, .
Mrs. G. NJ. Slime, who summoned the hos
pitsl ambulance.
The injuries consist Of . severe cut on
the right side Of the head, presumably .
fracture; right wrist and right shoulder
broken. several ribs broken and other inter-
nal injuries.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

B. f. Dolan, one Of the Oldest and best
known locomotive engineers in the en-
ploy Of the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company. lost his life in an accident
which took place at Wadsworth, New,
last Saturday night. A switch had been
set wrong and Dolan's train, which he
was bringing in from the Salt Lake divis-
ion, crashed into q switch engine. Do
lan's back is said to have been broken in
the accident. He died on Sunday morn
ing.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

Picnios by Eurekans have been quite fire.
quens of late. The members OF the Sunday
schools Of the different churches of Eureks
and the NJ. E. Sunday School of Ruby Hill
havs zach held q picnic at the Italian ranch
recently. On Tuesday the Presbyterians
enjoyed . days outing. and on Thursday
the Catholics spent q day pleasantly in the
country. A number Of Eureka's young peo'
pie have had . feast Of outdoor recreation
and enjoyment. ss some attended nearly oil
Of the picnios.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

The SENTINEL lie informed that Duncan
Falconer, Managing Superintendent of the
Tenabo Mill and Mining Company at Cor
tez, has resigned his position and will leave
for Collar. Placer county. California, on
September l, where he and bis family in
tend to make their future home. Mr.. Fall
coner has been connected with the Tensbo
Company for the past Is years. Previous
to going there he resided for 8 number Of
years in Eureka. The many friends of Mr..
FAlconer throughout the county will regret
to learn Of his intended departure. as he ia
one Of the leading citizens of the county,
and the SENTINEL joins them in wishing
him Joy and contentmens in his new home.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

Al . recent meeting Of the Eureka Board
Of School Trustees il was ordered that chill
dren that will be six years old on January
l, 1903, will be admitted TO the Fall term
Of school. commencing September l, 1902.
The Board also made an order that school
children from outside districts, attending
the Eureka public school. will be charged
81, so per month for their tuition.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
Hamburg Mine Leased.

Andrew Stiuson & Co. have taken . two
yesrs' les.s Of tho Hamburg mine. This
property 10 located southeast of the Dis-
mond and Excelsior mines on Prospect
Mountain. It has been = good producer in
the past. but on account Of the shaft coming
together has lain idle for . number OF years.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
Repub,,e.. County Convention.

The SENTINEL is authorized to state that
the Republican County Central COMMITTEES
has decided TO hold . County Convention in
Eureka for the nomination Of candidates TO
be voted for at the coming election. The
date for holding the convention will be an
nounoed later.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23
An Intere.up~ PnbIIcation

The SENTINEL is 10 receipt of the report
Of the fifth annual convention Of the Ma
tionsl Live Stock Association. II Is .
neatly printed. handsomely bound valums
Of over GOO pages and is replsts with In
formation Of interest and value 10 stock
men.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

County Assessor Guthrie Of Humboldt
county has completed the work of assessing
property in that county for 1902. The total
valuation Of property in that county foots
up S.. 900, 776. An increase in real estate
valuation Of 1922, 1858 is shown for 1902
over last year. while the personal property
valuation shows . decrease of S37. 4S2. The
net increase is sS4. $50.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

Addition to Prospect school Building.
The school trustees Of Prospect have pur-
chased the dwelling of Mrs. A. P. Anderson
on Atlas Hill in Eureka. They will 81 once
tear the building down and haul the lumber
TO Prospect for the purpose of building an
addition 10 the schoolhouse at the Diamond
nina
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-08-23

Is Your Life Insured?

If not. protect your family by taking out a
pany. B. L. SMITH, Agent.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1902-12-27

great or far-reaching calamity was
ayerted
Other well-paying political positions
were still in store for Mr.. Gordon.
and in time he was appointed by
postmaster Gordon, under the civil
service rules custodian of the post
office and he left a first-class record
behind him. From the post Office he
was assigned to a nice position in the
Office Of the board Of assessors Of
Cook county, and for the past four
or five years he has made thousands
Of friends among all classes Of citizens
who frequent the rooms Of the board
Of assessors.
For many years Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
don have resided in their large brick
fiat building. 1852 Dearborn street.
they are members of Grace Presbyte-
rian church, and are among its
best workers. 1t is needless to add that
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon, are identified
with the very best element of our
race and command the highest re-
s2ect Of all the people residing in
their community.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1902-12-27

Agitating the public mind to-day
are the questions. shall we have Mu
nicipal Ownership, the Referendum
and Initiative and the election ol
United States senators by direct vote
of the people.
There was a time when The owner
ship by municipalities of the public
utilities within its confines was re-
garded as a UtOpian idea of sociaIis-
tic tendency but the constant and per
sistent encroachment upon public
property, and the policy Of the pub
lie be damned" consistently followed
by the private corporations having
these public utilities within thcfr
grasp, has brought the thinking pub
lie to a realization that if they would
preserve their rights they must re-
serve them to their own control.
An utter disregard not only of the
convenience but of the safety of the
public, coupled with inefficient ser
vice and exhorbitant charges has
brought about a revulsion Of feeling.
until the public to-day prefer to fly
to dangers they know not of. rather
than longer stand the abuses they now
endure.
That the municipal ownership Of
public utilities would be successful in
Chicago, has been demonstrated by
the ownership and operation of the
water system. Where a theory has
been tried and proven a success. the
proper thing to do is to extend the
practical workings of that theory to
its logical conclusion.
The Initiative and Referendum is
legislation that will reserve
unto the citizens the power to veto
unwise, unjust and corrupt Iegfsla-
ton, and to pass by direct IegisIa-
ton such laws as their representa-
tives fail or refuse to pass. It is
but a reserving unto themselves a
part of the authority too important
to delegate to others without reserva-
ton.