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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
PRICE OF IRRIGATED LANDS.
Soon To Be Placed on Sale by the
Government.

The price of the Carson Sink Valley
lands has been fixed at s26 an acre,
payable in ten annual installments
commencing on the first day Of Decem-
Der of the year in which the water
shall be delivered to the lands during
the April of that year." AS the land
must be taken up under the Home
stead law. the charge is really for the
water alone. 1t is so fixed that the
sale Of all land under the project will
reimburse the Government for its ex-
penditures in construction. The irriga-
tion work will be maintained and oper-
ated under the direction of the Secre-
tary of the Interior until all payments
are made for the major portion of the
lands irrigated. The system will then
pass to the owners of the irrigated
lands aud be maintained at their ex-
pense under such organization as may
be acceptable to the Secretary of the
Interior. The management and opera
tion of the reservoir, and works neces-
sary for their protection and opera
ton must remain under the control of
the government.-Sunset Magazine.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Stubbs' Mansion Bill Tabled.

The biennial bill carrying with it an
appropriation reimbursing President
Stubs (and through him prominent
citizens of Reno for building a home
for the President on the University
campus), passed the Senate last week
aud went to the Assembly. 1t was
considered fayorably i'll Committee of
the Whole. 1t came up for final read
ing Friday afternoon of last week, and
was tabled by big majority. "Any-
thing for edcuation but nothing for
gingerbread" was the battle cry of the
majority that puts the quietus on the
Presidents pet appropriation for an
other two years.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
SALE OF LIQUORS TO MINORS.
A Good Law That Should Be Every
where Enforced.

The order of the Storey County
Grand Jury that the officers enforce
the law relating to the sale Of liquors to
minors has created considerable discus
sion. The law is very strict and is as
follows:
Section 1. Every person who shall
sell or give to any person under the
age of 81 years, or to any one known
to be an imbecile any intoxicating
drink or drinks, or who shall employ a
minor as q barkeeper, and every minor
who shall falsely represent himself to
be 21 years Of age in order to obtain
such Intoxicating drink or drinks, is
guilty Of misdemeanor, and shall be
punished by a fine of not less than 500,
nor more than $500. or Imprisonment in
the county Jail not less than 80 days,
nor more than six months. or by both
such fine and imprison ment.-Virginia
Enterprise.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
CANAL COMMISSION ABOLISHED.
Congress Puts President Roosevelt
in Full Control.

The bill to provide government for
the Canal Zone passed the House on
Feb. II. The bill gives all right of
government of the Canal Zone to the
President until the end of the next
Congress, but provides that the govern
ment shall be so exercised as to protect
the inhabitants in the free enjoyment
of their liberty, prosperity and religion.
1t abolishes the Isthmiain Canal Com
mission and places the work of con-
struction of the canal in the hands of
the President and such persons as he
may appoint and employ. 1t does not
undertake to determine whether the
canal shall be constructed as a sea-levei
or lock-level waterway.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Bullfrog a Vast Milling Country.

N. W. Anderson of Tonopah has re-
turned from an extensive trip through
the Bull Frog country. He says the
mines there are not rich enough for
shipping. but that there is any quantity
of ore that will average from $40 to $50
per ton at the mill. The only way of
working that country with profit, ac-
cording to Mr.. Anderson. is by the
building of railways and the use of
large mills. The railways will be
necessary to transport fuel and other
cessaries.-Tonopah Sun.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Colonel Keyes Meets Sad Fate.

P. w. Keyes. the eccentric owner of
number of claims in Six Mile Canyon.
below Virginia City, was found dead
last week at the bottom of the dump of
the Mammoth mine. He had been at
work in the mine and was riding an
ore car to the dump when he lost con-
troll of it and rolled over the precipice
to his death. Keyes always claimed
his mines were fabulously rich, and
that some day he would realize their
worth. At one time he said John w.
Mackay offered him S75, 900 for his in
terests in one mine.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
SHEEP AND WOOL.
Nevada's 100000 Sheep Produced
100000 Pounds of Secured Wool

The National Association of Wool
Manufacturers has just issued its an
nual review of the wool trade and GEN.
sus Of sheep in the United States dur
ing 1904. The report shows the num-
Der of sheep ft for shearing April l.,
1904. was 38, ,342, ora, decrease Of 941,-
92S from 1908.
Notwithstanding this reduction, the
quantity of wool clipped increased 1888
032 pounds. the gain being accounted
for in the weight of fleeces, which ave.
ragged $50 pounds against 6.25 pounds
in 1908. The production of pulled wool
for the year is estimated at $4,000, 900
pounds, bringing the total production
up to 29l. .7S3, ,032 pounds.
The average shrinkage for the wool
was 66.6 per cent. The total value of
the wool produced was $64, ,940, 1863. OF
this the pulled wool totaled $13, 151,- :
600. Pulled wool shrunk 33 per cent
bringing down the total production to
28, 140, 900 pounds of clean wool The
average value per pound of fleece and
the pulled wool increased 10 and
s per cent respectively. The total in
crease in value for 1904 is $6. 1874, $50
The average value per secured pound of
clipped wool was 54.1 against 48.S the
previous year. and of pulled wool 46.7
against AZ in 1903
Montana has the largest number of
sheep. 5,576.000, and produced 37,773.-
600 pounds of wool. Wyoming comes
next with $500, 900 sheep and 29.450..
600 pounds Of wool.
Nevada has 600, 900 sheep. which pro-
duced 4,200.000 pounds of washed and
unwashed wool, equalling 100000
pounds of secured. Nevada feeces
averaged pounds each, with a shrink
age of 20 per cent, and worth 81 cents
per pound, against SO cents the year
before, or total of $716, 200 for the
year.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Small Cost to Discover America

The discovery of America. according
to documents found in the archives of
Genoa. Italy. cost little more than
$1,000. The fleet of Columbus was of
the value of $4,000, while the salary of
the Admiral amounted to $500 year.
The two captains who accompanied the
expedition received salary of 5000, and
the members of his crew were paid at
the rate of 50 80 month each.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Japan Contracts for 100000 Horses

John B. Guyton of Missouri has
signed a contract with officials of the
Japan Government whereby he agrees
to deliver in Seattle for shipment to the
Orient 100. 600 horses to be used in the
army of the Mikado. Guyton has been
in Seattle making final arrangements
with the Northern Pacific Railroad for
the handling of the stock while en- route
to Seattle and for their care while in
that city.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Ranchers Object to New Court House

Ranchers Object to New Court House
The ranchers of Starr, Glover, and
Ruby Valleys and the taxpayers Of
Wells are decidedly opposed to bonding
Elko County for 100000 for a new
court house. We have also heard that
rs per cent of the taxpayers in other
sections of the county will vote against
the proposition. The new court house
will not be built. Now we would re.
spectfully suggest TO Assemblyman
Henderson that he withdraw the bill
and introduce bill compelling the
Commissioners to spend $4,000 of the
county's supplies on an addition to the
court house and necessary improve.
ments to the jail.-Wells correspond.
ence in Elko Free Press.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Wool.Growers VIII Not Contrac

WoOl-GrOwers Will Not Contract.
The Bank of Fergus County at Lewis.
town. Montana, which is large wool
buyer. after making canvass. fluids
that only one large wool grower in
Fergus County has contracted for the
sale of the coming seasons clip. All
were offered 90 cents, but with the
single exception noted. declined to con.
tract. believing they will be able to do
better when the actual buying begins.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
New Masonic Hall at Reno.

The new Masonic Hall which is to be
erected shortly at Reno is to be three
story modern structure, and will be
planned expressly for lodge purposes.
The cost will range between $50, 900 to
$4,000. The ceiling of the main lodge
room will be two full stories in height.
A big banquet hall will also be feature.
The new castle will be for the use of all
branches of the Masonic order.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
STATE NEWS.

H. B. Maxson has been appointed
State Agent for the San Pedro, Los
Angeles g. Salt Lake Railroad.
The Nevada Con. Copper Company
has installed a library for the use of its
workmen at Ely. White Pine County.
George R. varday has disposed of
his opera house and lodge hall to Wells
Lodge No. %, K. of P. Consideration
5000.
The Commissioners of Nye County
have appointed Leslie Bell of Berlin.
County Surveyor. in place of w. J..
Shea, deceased.
The telephone line between Goldfield
and Amargosa in the Bullfrog district
was completed last week. The line is
90 miles in length.
1t is announced that competitive ex-
animation will be held in Reno about
the middle of April for midshipman at
the Annapolis Naval Academy.
More prize fights are contemplated
in Tonopah. this time between Billy
Otis and Buddy Ryan, but no license
seems to be forthcoming - Carson
News.
Mrs. Allen of Elko County is reported
to have sold her ranch at Osino to
Charles Clubine. The sale included
the stock, and the consideration is said
to be $2l 900.
Miss Daisy Allen. daughter of Lieu
tenant Governor Allen, was married in
San Francisco on Feb. to Elias
Jenkins of Fallon, Churchill County.
at which place the newly married
couple will reside.
Reno held mass meeting at the
opera house last week to consider the
moral condition of the city. The meet
ing was in the hands of University pro-
fessors and the clergy. Not a business
man appeared on the stage.
Assemblyman Patterson has intro
duced bill which provides that only
native-b born and naturalized citizens of
the United States shall be employed in
any department of the State. county or
incorporated city or town government
in this State.
A rich strike is reported in the Green
back mine at Mountain City, Eiko
County. The strike was made ON the
60-foot level, where three seams were
encountered, assaying from 800 to
$4,000 ton. Rich ore has also been
found in the Mountain City mine.
A Coroner's Jury at Reno last week
rendered verdict to the effect that
Mrs. Dorothy Robinson died from a
criminal operation. recently performed.
Mrs. Robinson died ON Feb. IA and the
physicians refusing to sign burial per-
NIT, the case was brought to the atten-
tion of the Coroner.
A Carson dispatch says railroad be-
tween that city and Gardnerville in
Douglas County is an assured fact
The survey Of the route began last
week and construction work will begin
in the Spring. The road will pass
through the heart of Carson Valley,
one of the richest farming sections on
the Pacific Coast.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Wireless Telegraph on Pacific Coast

San Francisco will soon be in direct
communication with the Philippines.
the Orient and the Hawaiian Islands by
means of wireless telegraph. Before
this innovation is enjoyed. however.
the city will have similar means of
communication with Panama by a
direct coast route and by way of the
East via Denver, Kansas City. Chicago.
New York, Key West, Porto Rico and
Cuba.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
To Test New Horse Food.

The Quartermaster General has
directed the Quartermaster at the Pre-
sidio at San Francisco to purchase
catalfa, stock food manufactured
from alfalfa at Fresno. Cal, in suffici.
ent quality to make thorough test of
its quality as food for the horses of
the army. If 1t proves all that has
been claimed for it purchases will be
made in large quantities.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Carnegie Establishes 1900 Librarie

Since Andrew Carnegie decided that
he would die poor he has given more
than $50. 900. 900 for libraries, there be-
ing no less than 1890 Of these in vari-
Gus parts of the United States, Canada
and England. These figures were COM
piled by Betrsm. Carnegie's secretary,
who spent 80 days looking up the
statistics.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Carrying Sheep Scab ON Ranges.

The State Veterinarian of Wyoming
after series of careful experiments has
announced that coyotes and wolves
carry the sheep scab from range to
range. thus accounting for the sudden
and unexpected appearance of this dis
ease in places not known to have been
visited by affected sheep.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Killed in Floriston Paper Mill,

James Crawford, formerly of San
Francisco. while at work in the ma
chine room of the paper mills at Floris-
ton, CAL, on Feb. 16 became entangled
in belt and before the engine could be
stopped sustained injuries that caused
his death.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Record Price For Lambs.

At Kansas City one day last week
5000 head of Colorado pea-fed lambs
sold for $7.75 per hundredweight, the
highest price ever paid at the Kansas
City sheep market.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25

OF the 204 students dropped from the
University of California rolls as a re-
suit of the mid-winter examinations
only forty-five were young women. An
other blow to vaunted masculine
uperiority.-Silver State.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Anticipating Cheaper Transportation

Mining and Scientific Press: Never
has prospecting in the desert regions of
California, Nevada and Utah been so
active as now. This is due partly to
the recent development of rich mines in
Tonopah and Goldfeld, and partly to
the construction of the new railroad,
much of the prospecting done in antici-
patton of cheaper transportation.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25

John w. Gates is reported to have
made $2.0OO.0 900 in the Chicago wheat
pit. incidentally, he has entered the
Chanute on field as an antagonist of
the Standard Oil. He will need the
money before Brother Rockefeller gets
through with him. Silver State.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
So, 900, 900 for Railroad Equipment,

S8,00U,OO0 Tor Railroad Equipment.
Extensive plans of the Union Pacific
system and the Southern Pacific Com.
pany for new locomotives, cars and
other equipment and installation Of 900
miles of automatic block signals have
been announced. It 10 estimated that
an expenditure of 100000 will be
necessary.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Bowel Complaint in Children.

During the summer months children are
subject to disorders of the bowels which
should receive careful attention as soon as
the first unnatural looseness of the bowels
appears. The best medicine in use for
bowel complaint is Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as 1t
promptly controls any unnatural looseness
of the bowels, whether 1t be in child or an
adult. S~'a BY M-s. II NJ Schneiders & Co.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Rooseyelt's Famous Message.

Begin at once. Go to the bottom.
Report early" is the substance Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's message to the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor in re.
sponse to the resolution adopted by the
House requesting an investigation Of
the Standard Oil Company, says a dis.
patch from Washington of Feb. II.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25
Grading for New Road.

A construction company is working
at the south end Of Soda lake. building
a road bed for the new road with which
"Borax" Smith is to enter Nevada from
Death Valley. The road. it is said,
win become rart of the San Pedro
sy stem.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25

w. II. Newman, who is to be chief of
the Vanderbilt system, is to get an an
nual salary of sl20, 900 aud the use of a
family residence in New York City.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-25

One mans hypocrisy does not excuse
anothsr's incidence.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-06

the City of Bisbee have voted in favor of the granting of the franchise here ina5ove mentioned, said franchise shall then and thereupon be in force and effect from the date of such spe- cial election.
 Section 8. The maximum amount to be charged by the grantee of this franchise for the furnishing of gas to the residents of Bisbee shall be, and the sum is hereby fixed at s1e sum of Two Dollars and a Half ($2.50) per thousand feet.
 It is further provided that all the expense of the publication of this or dinance, and the fees allowed by the laws Of the Territory of Arizona and the City of Bisbee to the judges and inspectors of the special election hereinabove provided shall be borne by the grantee of this franchise. In order to secure the payment of said expenses, the said A. W. McPherson, or his assigns, shall within twenty (20) days from the date hereof depos- it with the City Clerk of the City of Bisbee the sum of Two Hundred Dol lars (s200.O0), and upon the conclu- sion of said election, should there be any balance remaining. the same shall be returned by said City Clerk and paid over to the order of said A. W. McPherson, or his assigns.
 Passed April 4, 1905.
 Approved April 4, 1905. JOHN s. TAYLOR, Mayor of the City of Bisbee. Attested:
 c. w. HICKS, City Clerk.
 I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 59, was adopted and passed by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Bisbee at its meeting April 4. 1905, by the follow ing vote:
 Passed unanimously.
 c. W. HICKS, Clerk of the City of Bisbee and ex. officio Clerk of the Mayor and Com mon Council of the City of Bisbee. Said special election will be con- ducted in all respects as regular City Council. excepting only that the form of ballots to be furnished electors shall be as follows:
 Shall the gas franchise to A. W. Nc Pherscn and assigns, approved by Mayor and Common Council April 4th, 1905, be granted?
 Yes.
 And: Shall the gas franchise to A. W. McPherson and assigns, approved by the Mayor and Common Council April 4th. 1905, be granted"
 No.
 Done at the office of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Bisbee this 29th day of April, 1904.
 c. W. HICKS,
 City Clerk.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-06

An excursion consisting Of one spe- cial car will be run from Bisbee Sat urday evening. May (. at 5:05 D. m.. going direct to La Cananea without change. Fare for round trip. S2.50. Leaving Cananea Sunday evening, May 7th, at S:30 D. m.. special train will run through to Bisbee without change. This excursion for Elks only. their wives and sweethearts. All those desiring to participate in this excursion are requested to leave their names and money with the undersign- ed. c. E. RINEHART,
Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-06

Christian Church.-Services next Sunday at Library hall as follows Sunday School at 10 a. m.. sharp; sermon at II, subject, Home Mis- sions." All members Of the congre gation are expected to attend this meeting. Endeavor prayer meeting at G:45 p. m.; followed by the ser mon at 7:45, topic. Having a Good Time" We will be pleased with your presence at any or all of these services.
 J. A. SMITH, Pastor.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-06
wANTED-MlNINo PROPOSITION.

We desire to get a meritorious un- developed mining property Cooper preferred) in Arizona or Sonora. We wish to hear from parties who have something of a standard character, and are willing to sell upon demon stration, we being ready to furnish money for substantial development. payment for property to be made if demonstration of value be satisfacto- ". We will consider offers on above basis only. The officers and direc- tors of the company have been en- gagged in mining in Colorado for many years, and are familiar with the busi- ness. Fair and honorable treatment will be the rule in every instance. A representative of the company will visit Arizona and Mexican mining dis tricts in the near future.
 ARIZONA AND EASTERN MINES
 AND POWER COMPANY,
 & s, PlanRington Building. Milwau.
 kee. Wis
Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-06
A DELIGHTFUL TRIP.
Arrangements Made for Grand Excur- sion to Grand Canyon and Cal
 fornia
ooc.ceasy


 sion to Grand Canyon and Cal
 fornia.
 The Fl Paso & Southwestern R. R feeling that their personally conduct ed excursions to the St. Louis Fair and City of Mexico were properly ap- preciated, they are now turning their attention toward taking care of those on its line who would like to avoid the hot summer months and have ar. ranged an excursion for June 1st to Los Angeles via the Grand Canyon of Arizona, tickets good to return any day prior to Sept. l Fare Tor round trip S4S.50.
 Their Mr. GarDett King will per sonally conduct this train and we cannot think of a trip which could give more genuine comfort and sight seeing than this one.
 The Grand Canyon is Q sight every Arizonia should see and be proud of and it will be delightful to spend the heated summer season among the cool sea breezes of Southern California. We understand that already quite a number have arranged to go, and venture to say that this trip will eclipse anything ever offered by the g. P. 6 s. W. is. R.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-06

Defective Fiue.-An alarm of fire yesterday afternoon called the depart ment to the Finlayson residence, near the city jail, where a defective flu had caused a small blaze. The latter was discovered in time to allow of it's being put out by a bucket brigade with a few minutes work. The fire equipment was got to the ground in very few minutes after the alarm was given in but was not able to render assistance.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-06
Time Card No. 17. In Effsci
 June 27, 1903

June 27, 1903.
 Train No. 1 leaves Minas Prietas at 6:00 a. m.. arrives at Torres 6:45 g. n, Train Nc. leaves Torres at S:4s. Train No. 4 leaves Torres at 7:50 ?. m., arrives a. Minas Prietas at s:1k. All Trains Connect at Torres With Southern Pacific tSonora Railway to and from HosaIes and Guaymas. Guaymas and Vice Versa.
 Wells Fargo & C1's Express and Telegraph in operation between MinAz from Minas Prietss to tbe abou named places.
 Advanced charges paid on all good consigned to railway, which are n ceived, forwarded and warehouse free of commiss ion and storsgs charges.
 At Minas Prietas depot hacks al. ways ready to make trips to any ot .te above named points at reasonable
 'A.H sVl3IHd 2 saHHoI rates.
 Prietas and all parts of the world. Shortest and best route to Yaqsi river, Barranca and San Marcial coal fields. Soyopa Sahuaripa. Ures, hs Ruca, La Dura. Yaqui Smelling 6 Re hning and Yaqui Copper Companies. Freight can be consigned to F. B. Seymour to be forwarded by tean
 z. B. SEYMOUR. Prss-ProD
Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-06
Injured Yesterday

Injured Yesterday. Mine employees injured yesterday were F. A. Roberts who lost two fingers and thumb at the P. 6 D.. and Mike O'Brien whose tram mule ran away with him dragging him behind his car and in hicting severe bruises and cuts Rob erts sustained his injuries through the explosion of a cap fastened at the end of fuse which he had notched He was not aware of the presence of the cap until the explosion occurred, with the result told.