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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
To Close Derby Dives.

The government has determined to
all the dives along the irrigation
canal, and that, too, witt out any as
~sistauce from the Stare OF Nevada.
Orders were issued to the land Office
recently that if any one who had
made a contract to purchase land and
the same to another Tor the
purpose of selling liquors the contract
was to be cancelled. AS the govern
ment own7 nearly all the land along
the canal, this step is taken for the
purpose of closing the saloons and
dives that exist at Derby. As soon as
the order is put in force the thugs
who have thrived at that place will
have to leaye and the dives will be
heard Of no more.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
Revival of Cattle Industry.

"The cattle industry of the State OF
Nevada is on the point of a strong
revival" said q prominent shipper.
"Alfalla fed stock are il demand in
the east ana some of the recent lots
that have gone from the State have
topped the markets over the products
OF many OF the greatest grazing states
in the middle west. There are no
finer ranges in the world than that
exist in Elko, Lander, Humboldt and
other adjoining Nevada counties, and
if railroad rates were only equallzed
cattle raising would become an in
dustry Of tremendous size out here III
the s~agebrush."
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
Fortunes Won and Lost.

Eighteen hundred dollars on a sin.
gle turn OF the wheel. That was the
sort of % game witnessed one day last
week in the Tonopah Monte Carlo.
Chips were 800 a stack and t senty
dollar pieces were piled around as
promiscuously as their c~elluloid rep
resentatiyes. 1t was nothing to hear
"a hundred on the red" "Bet fifty
on the middle column" The little
ivory ball spun round and round aud
the players grew either richer or poor
err at the rate of q price OF a horse a
minute. They did not care, or appear
TO care, which way fortune inclined,
for there was not n man iii the crowd
who could not sign his check fof a
great big round sum, aud all ol it
made out OF the mines OF this district
-Tonopah Sun.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
Last Hcpe Vanished.

When leading physicians said that w.
NJ. Smithsrt, OF Pekin, Ia, had incur
able consumption, his last hope vanish
ed; but DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Coils, kept
him out of his grave. He says: This
great specific completely cured me, and
saved my life. Since then, | have used
it for over 10 years, and consider it a
marvellous throat and lung cure" Strict
ly scientific cure for Coughs, Sore
Threats or Colds; sure preventive of
Pneumonia. Guaranteed, SOC and SLIGO
bottles at A. D. Lenaire and Sons. Trial
bottle free.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06

The government engineers that
have been working in the Lovelock
valley have completed their surveys
and have been Transferred to Wabus-
ka, where they will esume the work
that is under way there. The work
in the valley of the Humboldt was
preliminary to an immense irrigation
scheme that is being studied out by
the government engineers which,
when completed, will be the greatest
ever undertaken in the United States.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
ArbOr Day.

Governor Sparks has designated
April 21st as Arbor Day this year, and
asks that particular attention be paid
to the proper observance of the day.
The children have grown to con
slider this day as one to be used for
their pleasure only and the reason
for it's institution has practically been
lost sight of. An hour at least should
be devoted to the planting oil II few
trees, with appropriate exercises, to
impress the rising generation with
the necessity of looking forward into
the future for the identifying of the
region about here. There will be
hours to spare for their good times
later in the day.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but
by choosing the right medicine, q. II.
Wolfe, of Bear Grove, Iowa, cheated
uealh. He says: Two years ago | had
Kidney Trouble, which caused ms great
pain, suffering and anxiety, but | took
Electric Bitters, which effected a CON-
plete cure. | have also found them of
great benefit 10 general debility and
nerve trouble, and keep them constantly
on hand, since. as | find they have no
eqnal.n A. ID. Lemaire & Sons, guar
antees them at SOC.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
Can You Tell?

Nobody cares how old Ann is, but
can you solve this;
A train one mile long starts from
the station at Glady. The engine
leaves the station and the conductor
waits till the caboose IN when he
Jumps on the caboose aud walks for
ward over the train. When the en-
CINE reaches the next station, Oxley,
four miles distant from Gladly, the
conductor steps off the engine. How
far does he walk?
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
A Daredevil Ride

often ends 10 a sad accident. To heal
a eidental injuries, use Bucklen,s Ar
MICA Salve. IA deep wound in my foot,
from an accident" WI ites Theodore
Schuele, of Columbus, o.. %"caused me
great pain. Physicians we're helpless,
but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly heal
ed it." Smcothes and heals burns like
magic. 25c at A. d. Lemaire & Sons.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06

Senator William M. Stewart left
Washington for Nevada last Sun
day. He will come by rail to Salt
Lake and there will take a pair OF
mules and a Wyoming sheep mans
wagon fitted up for living, and with
his brother in-law, Foote, will go
from Salt Lake to Tonopah overland,
prospecting on the road.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
FrighifuI Suffering Relieved.

Suffering frightfully from the viru-
lent p~oisons Of undigested food, G. G.
Grayson, of Lula, Mass, took DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, "with the result" he
writes, "that | was cured" All stomach
and bowel disorders give way to their
tonic, laxative properties. 25c at A, ID.
Lemaire & Sons, guaranteed,
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06
NOTICE.

Mrs. w. S Porter will be in Battle
Mountain in a few days with a complete
line of pew Spring millinery.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-06

- VIII llOliiibh plOh ~ WYNN ie9t
Sunday.
c. NJ. Grayham of Elko, wasin town
last week.
Jake Clark, was a visitor In town
this week.
Louie Chiara, was a visitor in town
last week.
r. J. Eads came down from Galena
last Sunday.
VIM. Meager was a visitor from Ga
lena last week.
Mr.. Hammond was a visitor in
town this week.
Henry Childress, came in from his
ranch last Sunday.
Dudley Wilson was down from Ga
lena last Saturday.
Tom Taylor, of Elko, is spending II
few days in town.
George Schmith, was i'll from Hot
Springs last Sunday.
Assessor Easton, was an arrival
on the n. &. yesterday.
Rev. Father Sheehan, was an ar
rival from Austin yesterday.
Commissioner Lemaire came down
from the county seat yesterday.
Frank and Raymond Mellander,
was visitors in town last Sunday.
Sheriff NJ. j. Murphy, returned to
his home in Austin on last Saturdays
train.
Elmer Johnson, of Philadelphia,
was registered Mt the Capitol Hotel
Monday.
s. F. Pearson was a recent arrival
from Golifeld, and is a guest at the
Capitol Hotel.
A. Wise, arrived from Elko last Fri
day on No. 3. after a short business
trip TO that place.
E. WEIGH, arrived last Saturday
night from the Est, after being abb
SEM for several months.
George w. Abel, shipped a carload
of thoroughbred bulls, to his ranch on
Reese River, last Saturday.
Mr.. ?. ". Merrill and wife, depart
ed last Sunday night on No. 3. for
Derby, where they will reside.
Walter Magee, arrived from Aus
tin last Sunday, and departed on Nc.
3. the same day for SAD Francisco.
The new law abolishing the fee
system for Justices of Peace and Con-
stables went into effect Saturday in
this State.
We are pleased to note that Mrs. l..
ID. Hnntsman, who has been confined
to her bed for some time past, is con-
yalescing.
Contrary to expectations, March
went out like a lamb, and April LIST,
was ushered in by a bright and sun
Skinny day.
7. s. Jensen, came down from Aus
tin last Sunday, and departed on No.
3. the same day for Reno, on a short
business trip.
Rev. Mr.. Frary returned from Car
lin Monday. Rev. Frary conducts
services in the railroad town each
alternate Sunday.
Ten carloads OF japanese laborers
arrived in town last Friday night, and
will be employed by the S. p. in bal
listing the railroad.
Ben Goodhue, found guilty at Aus
tin OF carrying a concealed weapon,
WAS sentenced to pay a fine OF $50 and
serve thirty days in Jail.
Fred Uren, departed on No. 6. last
Sunday night for Carlin, whore he
goes to accept a position on the S. p.
construction gang at that place.
N. +. Bartoo and G. s. Broyles, re-
turned home OH the N. G. yesterday
after a weeks prospecting trip to Ton
opah and the %surrouning country.
Albert Williams, came in on No. G..
last Sunday night, from San Jose,
and is spending a few days visiting
with his sister, Mrs. L. A. Limbaugh,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
OFFICIALS ARE APPALLED,.
Not Since Maine Was Blown UP Has
Navy Suffered So Great a Disaster.

Not Since Maine Was Blown Up Has
Navy Suffered So Great a Disaster.
Washington, July %. - Officials OF
the navy department and naval Off,
GERS on duty in Washington were ap.
palled yesterday when the news came
from San Diego telling of the disaster
which overcame the gunboat Benning.
ton.
Not since the Inflated battleship
Maine was blown up in Havana harbor
has the department been obliged tC
record a disaster to one Of the Ameri.
can men-of-war SO fearful as that OF
yesterday Engineer officers do not
recall when a boiler has exploded
aboard warship of the United States
Acting Secretary Darling and Off.
GERS of the bureau of navigation were
at the department last night awaiting
the details which Commander Young
sent the department. Upon the re.
ceipt of the message giving the list OF
killed and injured Mr.. Darling at once
had telegram sent to the next of kin
of the dead.
Acting Secretary Darling, Acting
Chief OF Bureau of Navigation Potter
Lieutenant Commander Wilson and
other officers remained at the depart
ment until nearly midnight to receive
any further details that might come
and to be prepared to take any steps
necessary to render assistance
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
GRAND JURY THROWS PROM,sFn
BOMB INTO THE FIRE DE.
PARTMENT.
NEW MEN ARE ON LATEST LIST
SEVEN WHO HAD NOT BEEN
PREVIOUSLY INDICTED ARE
CAUGHT.

Milwaukee, July %. Through the
Indictment of Fire Chief Thomas
Clancy, Secretary w. f. Hanrahan and
Cart, William Coerper, the grand jury
yesterday threw its threatened bomb
into the fire department in an effort to
uncover the alleged graft in connec-
ton with bill before the last legisla,
ture relating to pensions of the men,
bers. The three men are accused of
perjury in connection with their testi-
mony concerning the collection and
distribution Of fund of $500 or more
which is said to have been raised.
The grand jury returned total Of
third report. Fourteen individuals are
in the list, of whom seven had not be-
fore been indicted. The others were
already under bond on account of true
bills which were returned against
them in previous reports
Uses CIancy's Own Statement.
The Indictment of Chief Thomas
Clancy on perjury charge is due to
lllc ldSI lildL liz NCllHD SlolS lIC 3 dIu
jury at his own request, after having
once testified, and asked that he be
permitted to make some corrections in
his former statements. He is reputed
to have told Assistant District Attor-
ney Golf that he had unintentionally
made some misstatements and that
after refreshing his memory he would
be able to straighten out the story.
With this understanding, according
to the story, he was allowed to appear
in the grand jury room a second time,
and it is said that after hearing his
corrections the members used these as
a basis for his Indictment
A true bill which was returned
against Chief Clancy is based on the
allegation that fund Of $500 or more
was collected from fremen during the
first three months of the present year
and that he made his personal contri-
button OF SIS to Capt. William Coer-
per, who was the custodian Of the
fund
The balance of the indictments
charge bribery in connection with
county contracts.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
Foreign.

The Corean loan of $1,000,000 Is over
subscribed four times at Toxic. 1t was
the first loan ever floated in Japan.
Senior Medeiros, Brazilian deputy,
has introduced bill offering prize
OF S2,000,00O to the discoverer OF an
efficacious remedy for tuberculosis.
Sir Anthony Mcdonnell under sec
rotary to the lord lieutenant of Ire
land, has undergone severe operation
at Dublin and is in a serious condition.
Investigation of the report that sol
diers are being carried on board the
warships in the Black sea to overawe
possible mutineers proves to he I'm.
true.
Gen. Maximovich, the governor gen
eral, has issued an order forbidding
Illegal assemblies, professions, and
gatherings in the streets throughout
Poland.
Reports from Macedonia say that
Turing the summer months Bulgari-
;.ns, who have been raging war on
Servian residents in Macedonia, killed
% priests, 80 teachers and 400 other
Servians.
At the request If the New York po-
lice, Edward Park, an American
charged with being diamond thief,
was arrested on landing at Christiana
from the Scandinavian American line
steamer United States.
Baron Won Ende, brother of the
widow Of Baron Krupp, was found
dead with two bullet wounds in his
head on his plantation in Cordova,
says a dispatch from Buenos Ayres,
Argentina. Foul play is suspected.
The directors of the Warsaw and
Vienna railroad have issued an order
permitting the use of and equal foot
ing of both the Polish and Russian
languages by the employees. The COM
promise averts strike by the work
men.
The roof of the chapel of the, wom-
ems hospital at Fermo, Italy, fell in
during the celebration of mass, killing
sixteen women and fifty children and
injuring ten women and large num-
Der of children. The injured have
been taken from the ruins.
Upon Speaker Lowther agreeing to
the motion Of John Redmond, the Irish
leader, that each clause of the redis-
tribution of the seats bill must be
debated separately, Premier Balfour,
in the house of commons withdrew his
bill, saying he would proceed with it
at the next session of parliament.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27

Wentworth said he saw human bodiei
hurled more than $50 feet upward
The air was black with smoke that
Enveloped the Ship.
When it cleared away only few mer
could be seen on the ship while man,
were fioundering in the water. A boa
was lowered from the vessels side and
most of them were picked up.
The force of the explosion was ter
rife beyond conception. Human bodies
were hurled into the air to heigh'
probably not less than 200 feet.
Most of the men on board were as.
sembled between decks above the boil
ers when the explosion occurred. Here
is where the most frightful slaughter
able to describe what happened there,
but vivid witnesses exist in the blood
smeared walls. 1t is from between
decks that most of the dead bodies
have been taken.
Awful Sight Meets Gaze.
A most awful sight awaited those
who FASTENED to the Inflated ship.
Everywhere was blood, and in all di-
rections were bodies. The after cabin
was smeared With blood and the walls.
ceiling and floors spotted with red. In
the depths below, from which heat and
steam rolled in volumes too great to
face, came the groans and walls of the
dying and the shrieks of the wounded.
The explosion is believed to have
been in a boiler which for many
months has been regarded as weak, al.
though an inspection a month ago re.
suited in a favorable report.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
Grimes.

Henry Ehrick, prominent farmer
of Sioux CITY, hearing news of the
drowning of his son William, com
mitted suicide by hanging.
Former Judge James Gordon, coun-
sci for Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia,
announced that further arrests in con-
nection with the frauds alleged to have
been perpetrated against the city by
contractors and others are off for the
present.
William Jones, young farmer and
stock buyer of Iowa City, it is alleged,
has shot his divorced wife and also
shot s. F. Danger, farmer, for whom
she was working. Both the woman
and Danger probably will die. Jones
gave himself up.
Because he persisted in coming to
her home Mrs. Emiline Keil Of Inger-
soil, Ont, shot and killed David Nc.
Gee and then went to the police head
quarters and gave herself up, She
said she was sorry, but she was forced
to shoot MCGEE to protect herself.
Toots Taylor, A. NJ. Miles anu Maj
Mills, three negro murderers, 4 were
hanged in the courtyard of the Shelby
county jail at Memphis. Taylor muir
dered Sam Gaines in Memphis in Aug
ust, 1904. Wife murder was the crime
which cost Miles his life, and Mills
murdered his father-in-law
Without warning of the deed, E. w
Warfield, cashier Of the st. Louis
County bank at Clayton, suburb Of
ST. Louis, shot himself through the
head while seated at his desk and
sank lifeless. He was sixty years Of
age; had been identified with the
bank for years and was considered
one Of the wealthiest men in Clayton
1t is supposed that brooding over IN
health caused him to take his life.
DR.. Louis zofn, dentist who III
1903 shot and killed Albert Sechrest
his tenant, at Kansas City, was found
guilty nf ,,nslsar n the SECOND
gree and sentenced to fifteen years il
! the penitentiary.
After an exciting trial in the cour,
ssofs Judge Ferris at Sioux City, Rober,
Carraher, policeman, was found
guilty Of assault and battery and fined
lS and costs. Carraher was accused
Of assisting Milo Potter in taking one
,sof the Potter children from Mrs. Pot
L ter, who was living at her fathers
b house. e s.l
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
In the CAPITAL.

Mr. Rockhill, minister at Pekin, has
cabled the state department that the
Chinese government is vigorously op-
posing the threatened boycott OF
American goods.
E1ihu Root of New York was sworn
in as secretary of state last week.
The oath was administered by Will
lam McNeir, assistant librarian Of the
state department.
Chief Statistician Hyde of the de-
partment of agriculture resigned his
position and the resignation has been
accepted by Secretary Wilson. AS
sistant Secretary Hays has been de-
tailed to take charge of the statistical
work until the vacancy shall be filled.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
Capt. Evans Dead.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 23.-Capt
H. Clay Evans j., retired, died yes
terday at his summer home on Wal.
dens Ridge, aged thirty-two years
C~Dt. Exams served in the Philippines
and was retired some time ago on &C.
count of poor health. He was the only
son of H. Clay Evans. ex-pension com,
missioner and ex-consul general al
London.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
BaIfour viii Stick.

London, July 23.-It is understood
that Premier Balfour has decided tc
remain in Office until the end of the
session and to dissolve parliament in
October. No authoritative statement
however, will be made until Monday
ard in the interval this decision may
be modified
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
Worthless Check Man CAUGHT.

Sault Ste, Marie. Mich, July 90
A. Wilson, alias X. I. kasn, alias G
r. Doud. was arrested here suspected
of passing worthless checks. The in
dications are that he is a partner O.
Capt. George Brooks, who was cap
tnred at Port Huron this week fol
passing worthless checks. He has
posed as an insurance agent, and tried
to pass draft on K. T. Kasn, 1920
West First street, Dixon, Ill, This i:
one of the names under which he reg
istered at the hotel
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
Ripley Goes to Prison.

Chicago, July 90. Daniel Ripley.
former city detective and a nephew OF
Former Chief of Police Joseph Ripley.
was Ia ken to ,Ie,lli; penftentiary yes
terday to begin his sentence of four.
teen years for the murder of Joseph
Hopkins in 1902. Ripley shot Hopkins
in quarrel founded on jealousy over
woman
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27

A negro who assaulted Mrs. Benja-
min Roberts near Golinda. Tex, has
been lynched by mob of 500 men.
Fines amounting to $50 were levied
upon Former Register of Deeds Otto
Seidel, Jr., by Judge Neelen in the
district court at Milwaukee as re-
suit of four charges of larceny
brought against him by Arnold Wass-
lewsld, fireman at the county court
house. Seidel has been the grand
jury's star WITT ess and his confess
sions have resulted in the jury re-
turning 1O5 indictments.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
Switch kes on Suspect.

Akron, Ohio, July %. ~ Railroad
switch keys were found in the peck
cts of John McGraw of Cleveland, un.
der arrest on a charge of opening q
switch on the Cleveland. Akron 4
Columbus railroad at Barberton. With
these keys he would be able to open
switches on the Erie, the Baltimore &
Ohio and the Pennsylvania lines. Nc.
Graw was formerly a railroad man
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
Killed bv FREIGHT Train.

Rhinelander, Wis, July 23.-Charley
stantly killed last night while trying
to board a moving freight train which
was being made up in the Soc yards
He was single and had worked for the
Robbins Railroad company here. He
came from Pennsylvania, where he
account of negro competition.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27

Interesting indeed is the project of
the company that is planning to spend
$5,O00,O00 in dredging the Tiber, to
make It navigable as far as Rome.
There's no knowing what the dredg-
ers may dig up.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27

Mr.. Peary will take with him on his
polar expedition some very delicate in
struments. which will let him know
whether he has discovered the exact
spot or no. This is necessary pre-.
caution.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
Father Is pro.uned.

Grand Marais, Mimi. .In,y 2s.-John
Diamond, an employe of the Schroeder
Lumber company, was drowned here
while bathing. He was married and
was thirty-tive years old. His mother
lives in Eastern Canada.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27
A NEW WISCONSIN ROAD.
1t Will Go Through Some of the In
dian Reservations

dian Reservations.
Oshkosh, Wis, July %. = AS re-
suit of the government approving the
application of the Green Bay, Osh-
kosh, Madison G. Southwestern Rail
way company for a right of way
through the Menominee, Stockbridee
and Munsee Indian reservations of
Wisconsin, construction work will be
gin soon. 1t is stated that Green Bay
will not be on the revised route of the
road, which will pass from Madison
through Oshkosh, Menasha and Apple
ton and thence to Shawano and
through the Indian reservation 70
wood timber country is tapped by the.
route at it's northern extremity.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27

It Is said there is a singular lack
OF enthusiasm on the part Of the
guests at William Waldorf Astor's
house parties. There may be a lack
OF enthusiasm. but there is nothing
singular about It, 8
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-07-27

A Chicago man advertises for "a
lady stenographer," requesting that
she state her age He must think
there are ladies in that town who are
i very much in need of jobs.