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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
NEVADA'S OUTLOOK.
Attracting the Attention Of the
Whole World.

There never WAS u time in the his
tory of the present mining revival in
Nevada where the different principal
camps were more prosperous. There
never was a time Wien the future
looked more promising IT, the thou
sands Of men who have cast their lot
with the mining companies operating
here. With each succeeding month
the average production of precious
metal is increasing, and every day
some new star in the mining world
shines forth and would attract uni
versal attention but for the fact that
it has so many rivals. Nevada is the
center of interest. Colorado, Califor.
MIA, Montana, Utah, Idaho and Ore
gon, with their wonderful mines, are
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
Sweeping Divorce Decision.

A sweeping decision on the divorce
question has been rendered 10y the
United States Supreme Court.
1t holds hat a State in which
only one party to a divorce
proceeding resides has no
right to dissolve n marriage
tie which all other States
must respect.
This decision will entail widespread
confusion in society. 1t will illeglti
mize thousanGs of children, and will
make innocent bigami is OF thousands
of persons.
Justices Harlan, Brewer and Brown
dissented from the opinion OF the
Court, the latter declaring that the
Court had taken a backward step In
making it.
One thing is made imperative by
this action OF the highest tribunal III
thu United States: Immediate action
by Congress for the passage OF univer-
sal divorce laws.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
San Francisco A Mass
OF Ruins.

The following is taken from the
Elko Independent which was received
this morning;
One OF the most destructive earth
quakes that has ever occurred on the
Coast visited San Francisco at 5:10
yesterday morning, the shock lasting
three minutes. Another occurred 1t
8 O'Clock, but was not SO severe as the
first.
Both these shocks did immense
damage shaking many of the fine
stru ctures to pieces, killing and
wounding many hundred persons, and
to the horror Of the earthquake, a
tidal wave from the bay came up and
raised as far as Montgomery street.
proving more destructive than the
sho ks
later-3:l5-Fire raging entire
water front. Many large buildings,
hotels, newspaper Offices, already gone,
others ablaze. General Funston de-
clarer martial law.
Santa Rosa has been totally de-
rtroyed. Berkeley repor, ed demolish-
ed, also San Jose HIS suffered severely.
Later-4:30- p. m. Fire raging all
over the city. Bulletin not confiln NJ
ed states Pacific squadron has been
sunk. Stanford University has been
completely demolished and one stud
rnt killed. Fire Chief Sullivan killed.
The Grand Opera House has burned.
Tie po-totfice has entirely c"llapsed.
All regular passenger depots destroy
ed.
The Cliff House IL in the sea. From
its perch ON the rocks above the seal
rocks and the waves it is tumtled
down the PERCEPTIONS sides of the cliff,
aud lies afioating wreck between the
cliff and the seal rocks.
At this time all telegraph commun-
icaiion is cut off from San Francisco,
and it is impossible to get any definite
news.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
DEATH OF AN OLD PIONEER.

Last Friday morning John Leick,
an old pioneer of Lander county, pass
ed peacefully away ut the residence of
his grandson, Henry Schmith.
Deceased has been an invalid for
several years owing to O general
breaking down Or the system and old
age.
MI. Leick came to this country in
the Spring of 1871, coming direct
from his old home in Germany, and
most of his time has been spent in
Lander county.
His aged vile Margaret Leick died
August I'd, 1893, and since that time he
has made his home with his daughter,
Mrs. b. A. Jacob, who has ever been
n faithful and constant attendant
ministering to his every want and Pm
~deayo.ing to make his last hours as
cheerful Ms possible
Several years ago when Mr.. and
Mrs. b. A. jacob departed for Kansas,
Mr. Leick accompanied them but it
was his desire to pass his last days in
Battle Mountain 70 that ne could be
laid TO rest be-ide hisaged companion
who passed away several years ago,
consequently Mr.. and Mrs. jacob ac-
companied by their two daughters
and Mr.. l.eick arrived here some
weeks ago, since which time the old
gentleman failed rapidly until last
Friday morning when he passed quiet
ly away.
He leaves one son, Jacob Leick, and
q daughter, Mrs. B. A. jacob, four
grandson's. John, Henry, Matt and
George Schmith and two granddaugh-
tiers, Mrs. P. Maringer and Miss Alma
jacob, TO mourn his loss.
Deceased was a native of GERMANY,
aged 81 years, Q months and 10 days.
The funeral took place last Sunday
afternoon ut 2 o'clock from the resi-
dence of his grandson, Henry Schmith
and was largely attended. Rev. q. II.
barrett officiated.
To those to whom the deceased was
most dear and who most deeply
mourn their loss we join with the
community in extending deepest SYM
pathy.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
To Loose the County Seat.

An attempt will be made to move
the county seat from Austin, Lander
county to Jefferson City.
The above is taken from the Elko
Independent. How it originated or
where it came from we are unable to
say. Probably the editor of the above
had n bad pipe dream. and il he did
how in the world did he come to go to
Austin to move the county seat.
We would not think so much of 1t
had he dreamed thar Battle Mountain
would soon be The capitol OF the
State.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
Is the Moon Inhabitated.


Science has proven that the moon has
an atmosphere, which makes life in
some form possible on that satellite; but
not for human beings, who have a hard
enough time on this earth OF ours; es
pecia,ly those who don't know that Elec-
trio Bitters cures headache. biliousness,
malaria, chills and fever, %jaundice, dys
pepsia, dizziness, torpid liver, kidney
complaints, general debility and female
weaknesses. Unequalled as a general
tonic and appetizer for weak persons and
especially for the aged. 1t induces
souLd sleep. Fully guaranteed by A. d.
Lemaire & Sons. Price only SOC.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
Option on Hotel.

George Watt of Austin and Henry
Lemaire OF Battle Mountain, two OF
Lander's most progressive and ener-
getic young citizens, have q thirty
days option on the international
Hotel, and the indications are favor
able for the deal being made. The
international ia one OF the best pay
ing properties in the State and it
could not pass into better hands than
those of Watt & Lemaire.-Reveille.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19

still presenting phenomenal emporium
tiles to investors, but Nevada, the
long-neglected State, holds the age,
and thousands of men are 1ocking
hither, mad for an opening in the all
but virgin field.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19

We desire to extend to our many
friends and acquaintance, who 81
kindly as, listed US during the death
and burial Of our beloved iatler and
grandfather, our heartfelt thanks.
Mr.. & Mrs. b. A. jacob Il FAMILY.
JACOB LEIcK.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
BORN.
CREAM OF WHEAT

is not only one OF the most delicate
and do icious breakfast foods . offer.
ed Ia the public, but in addition, being
composed slm,s entirely OF pure glut.
en- lie one OF n healthiest and most
nutritious foods known. Fo: sale at
A. ID. Lemaire Il Sons.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19

Mrs. B. F. Wilson of Galena was in
to Nn this week.
R. j. Eads was down from Lewis
yesterday.
William Meager is spending a few
days in town.
The school report will appear in
our next issue.
A special train went to Austin last
night and returned early this morning
having on board VIM. Easton and
several others who are on their way
to San Francisco where they have
relatiyes.
Charles Kenler, who resided in this
city in the early sixties, died ut his
home at Paradise, Humboldt county,
last Friday rs a result of injuries rus
tanned by falling from u cnce- va.
Chronicle.
Early Sunday morning three mask
ed men held up the Oberon gambling
games in Reno and secured $500, but
one Of the men WAS later captured
near Virginia street bridge with the
money ON him.
E. l.. Drur,, of Encampment, Wy,
who was in Battle Mountain abou
thaee weeks ago on his way to Man
haitian, will start a paper in that
camp soon. Mr.. Drury IL editor OF
the Herald at Encampment, Wy.
The officers and a gang of sheep
shearers had a pitch battle at Carlin
on Thursday. The cause OF the row
was The attempted arrest Of of the
shearers. 1t became necessary TO form
a posse from citizens to affect the ar
rest.
The Reno Gazette Carson CORES
pendent gives this forecast of the
State Democratic nominees during
the coming chmpaign: Samuel, gen.
orally known as SAN" Davis, COVER
nor; John l.. Considine for lieutenant
governor; James Sweeney for con-
gress.
The news from San Francisco is
truly appalling. The loss III life and
property snrpasses that of any disas-
aster that has ever visited our land.
Let us hope that the reports are ex-
nggerated and that thu city by the
Golden Gate has not been swept away
as the dispatches Indicate.
The Board of County Commission
er- ut their mex meeting will have to
appoint the several Registry Agents
for all the precincts for the general
election this Fall for the law relating
to the registration of voters was
amended by the .ast Nevada Legisla.
ture. Instead of opening July lst,
the registration bo ks hereafter will
be open on the lst OF June and they
will close September 9th instead OF ON
October 2lst.
In connection with locating claims
Judge Breen has rendere an import
ant decision in the case of S~zlsberry
ct. al. to secure possession OF the
Joker fraction at Manhattan. The
Court held for the defendant and dis
missed the suit. The question at is
sue was one of priority OF location and
his Honor held that it il not legal to
make the day ON which notice OF To-
cation is posted a part of the ninety
days allowed.
The N. C. train pulled ont last Sat-
urday morning for Austin with II
double heade. and the train consisted
OF about fourteen car>-all 10 ,ded. 1t
has been many a day since the N. Z.
train left this station with n dolble-
header. From all reports the COM
pany may have to run double-headers
very often or put on another train the
WAY the freight il arriving at this
station. This goes to show what
great activity is going on down at
Austin and the southern camps. We
are informed that there is two humid
red tons Of machinery on the road to
Ahia ntniinn hillad IN fhe snuthern
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19

George Watt was an arrival from
Austin yesterday.
DIR. Porter, the dentist, returned to
Winnemucca Tuesday.
Mrs. H. NJ. Ross spent last Sunday
in Austin return ing Monday.
Mrs. Joseph Jurey and chillren
OF Galena paid the town a visit Mon
day.
The death list OF San Francisco ac-
cording to latest reports will exceed
1000.
The slleepshearers finished shearing
the w. T. Jenkins Co.'s iocks last
Monday.
The Eureka Sentinel says 800
miners will be employed on Ruby Hill
this year.
Next Thursday, April 26th, is the
S7th anniversary OF Odd Fellowship
in America.
The property of the Mi neral Hill
Company at Eureka has been attach
ell for 81, O00.
Jacob Leick of Kennedy arrived in
town last Saturday to attend his
fathers funeral.
Albert Kattenhorn has sold his
ranch and cattle nc Bullion to Mrs.
Frank Engstrom.
State University Regent II. 3. Star
rett attended a meeting of the Regents
at Reno this week.
1t cost Eugene Morris $50 for firing
two shots from a revolver on the street
in Eureka last week.
Fifteen cars OF wool came over the
N. G. Monday. The vol belonged TO
Geo. Watt and company.
Z. II. Lemaire is having his resi-
-dence painted. TIE work is being
done by a painter from Elko. =,
o. s. Avery's store in Tonopah WAS
robbed thursday night Of money aud
jewelry to the amount of $1,000.
r. c. Blossom shipped a carload of
beef steers To San Fra ncisco Sunday
Bob went in charge OF the cattle.
The Galena school closed last week,
and the teacher. Miss Della Coile, has
returned 10 her home in Salt Lake.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Garwood Of Progressive
West, left Reno for Denver, Colo, last
night to attend her daughters we'd
ding.
Mrs. William Schwia drove in town
last Saturday from Mill Greek to at
tend the funeral OF the late John
Leick.
Judge G.. f. Mack has announced
that he will be a candidate for u. s.
Senator on the Stalwait Silver Party
ticket.
Mrs. G. F. Littrell who has been in
Cahfoin MIA for several weeks past, re-
turned to her home in Austin last
Saturday.
Miss Ollie Wise, who has been
teaching school at Willow Point.
Humboldt county, returned home last
Friday, her school at that place hav-
ing closed.
Will u. Mackey has returned from
Washington to Carson and will re-
sumo the foremanship of the State
printing Office.
All those who have relatives and
friends in California are greatly wor-
ried for the reason that all communi-
cation is shut off and can get no
word from them.
A postoffice has been established AT
Golden, seven miles north of Glover.
dale, in Nye county. w. d. Copper
noll is postmaster.
James Dougherty, eldest son of
Mrs. Mary Dougherty of Austin. died
in Tonopah last Thursday from pneu.
monia. He was 26 years of age.
Rosetti brothers two-story brick
building Mt Eureka was DESTROYED by
FIRE Tuesday morning, causing a loss
OF $1,000. The fire was of incendiary
origin.
Berieau, who murdered Sheriff Lo-
gan at Manhattan, is believed to be
deranged. He imagines that he is
covered with insects and that his
tongue is dropping out OF his head.
At the present time there is not a
vacant house in Battle Mountain and
not npns-1l, ~ a....Ulx, sla I1.,.,J
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19
Church Notice.

NJ. w. Frary will hold services in
the NJ. e. Church next Sunday, both
morning and evening
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1906-04-19

Frank and Ray nond Mellander are
in town from Galena.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
To Extend Time.

Secretary Hitchcock has sub mitted to Congress recommends: ton for an amendment to the Alaska mineral laws. extending the time for filing adverse claims to mineral locations from sixty days to eight months. The recom- mendation was made as the result of the receipt of telegram from District Attorney Hoyt, at Nome, showing how applications for min eral entries might be made after the close of navigation and pushed through within the sixty days now provided, leaving an adverse claimant no recourse.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To l.. TORGFSDS:
 ,ou are hereby notified that the under signed have ex pended Si09 in labor and i'm pruyements on each of the 2S lode mining claims comprising what is known aS the Field group, located II. miles vest nj the big bend of the Jacksina river, d tributary oi the Panama river in the Eagle recording district, Alaska, in order to hold said mining claims under the provisions of section 232i of inc Revised Stat; utes oi the United States, being the required amount ;o hold said mining claim. for the year ending December 3!, fAl5. And ii within nine ty (9J) days from the service oi this notice or the com pleted publication thereof, you fail or refuse to contribute yonr proportion of said expenditure as co-owner, your l-2sth interest III said Field group will become the property of the said undersigned under ant pursuant Of said Section 232i Oi the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Said amount may be paid within the spcci- fled time ai the Bank nf'NaIdrZ.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this Is day of March 1905.
 K. '. FIELD.
 PAUL fATLSON First publication March l, l9u6. Last publication May 2i. l"06.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
If the Alaska delegate bill does

If the Alaska delegate bill does not become law it will not be the fault of Senator Nelson. He was one of the confer,es on the bill and agreed to substitute portions of the Cushman bill for his where there was a conflict between the two The amended bill has been favor ably reported by the conference committee.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
Wanted Information

The deputy marshal and the commissioner of place, certain or uncertain, where the day is and the night also comes and where the mountains kiss the clouds, and the salmon lives, and where the stur- geon leaps not, being filled with holy reverence for their mis- tress, the law, being desirous that fees should not be few and far be- tween, caused to be brought before the judicial person of the commis- sioner a lone, husky Swede, who was charged with looking upon the wine when it was red, the beer when it was amber, the eggnog when it was golden and other liquids when they were various colored. until his lofty brain was impregnated with the thought that he could climb the circumambient, kick holes in the solar system, pluck stars from their appointed places and pack three sacks of oats at once.
 The Swede stood before the bar of justice and wished that it was such bar where he might partake of a cooling lotion to shrink his aching head and still the tumult- uous beating of his brain. The commissioner looked severely at the lowly Swede, said nothing, but recahed for book. He turned over a page or two and looked up at the culprit with frown. After turning over several pages he seemed 10 find something that in- terested him for he suddenly bent closer to the book with an eager look, while his index finger jumped to a certain line and with a concen- trated gaze his eyes followed the travels of his finger. Hr then shut the book with a snap, sat up straight in his chair, buttoned his coat closer around him and put ting on his judicial expression he fixed the defendant with a long penetrating glance and said softly: Your fine, including costs and all will be thirty-one dollars and twenty-eight cents"
 The Swede pointed long, bony finger at the discarded book and said: "You- you you show ma wear it say dat in da book"
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

The absence of any court at Val dez this winter has worked hard ship on the municipal government in that it necessitates the payment of interest on city warrants when there is money enough in the hands of the clerk of the court tC take them all up. There are at present $126S in warrants out standing and the clerk of the dis. trict court has in his possession $26SO belonging to the city.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

The first number of new monthly magazine called the Alaska Monthly is now in circula- tion. It is published at Juneau by the Alaska Monthly Co. The The magazine is neat "A page publication. nicely illustrate with half tone views from all parts oi Alaska and contains great vari- ety of mining and general news oi the district. Here's success to the Alaska Monthly.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
Notice of Chattel Mortgage Sale.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under and by virtue of that certain chattel mortgage ana the power of sale therein contained, which said mortgage was executed and delivered by Hans Th0rson of Unga, Alaska, to Andrew Grosvold of Sand Point, Alaska dated August 18th, 1905 and was filed for record at Sitka, Alaska in the office of the Collector of Customs on the ith day of September. 1903, nt 9:la A: NJ, and recorded in Iiber ]. of Mortgages on Page IS which said mortgage was given to secure the payment of the sum of one hundred six (sl06) dollars, and was upon the following de- scribed personal property to wit:
 One sl0op known as the Alia of five (5) gross tons burden, licensed at Unga, Alaska, perma- nent license No l. Nesscls in coastwise or do- mestic commerce. Official number oi license, lO729o. Said soop is thirty (10) feet in length and ten 10l feet in breadth and has one mast.
 Default having been made in the payment of said sum oi one hundred and six dollars, and there is now due and owing thereon the said sum of one hundred end six dollars and interest at eight (S) per cent per annum from August 18 l9Ui. And pursuant 10 instructions from said mortgagee, who is still the owner and holder of the said mortgage, l will sell said sloop at public auction to the highest bid der for cash to satisfy said mortgage, costs and expenses of sale Said sale will be held at the front door of the court house at Valdez Alas ka, on the second da! ot May, lhb, at one o'clock r. NJ.
 Witness my hand this 2Gth day of March, 1908
 GEo. C, PERRY,
 L. <. Marshal
 By J, NJ. LATHRoP, Deputy. BROWN < SMITH, Attorneys for Mortgagee. Date vf first publication March 29 l906. Date oi last publication April 26. i9o6.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
Good All Over Alaska.

Walter Geffnev tells the story of Nome man who died, and, strange as it may seem, went up to heavens gate, says the Nome Nugget. Upon arrival there, how ever, St. Peter refused to admit him. The Nome man urged his right to be admitted within the pearly gates, with all the persis- tence of Nome lawer. But Peter was adamant. Finally as a last resort he threw his hat over the wall. This angered the saint who ordered the Nomeite to come in and pick up his hat. He was per mitted to look around for a min- nte, and then St. Peter told him he would have to "mush." He re- fused to go. Just then winged messenger came along and asked Peter what the fellow was doing in there. The messenger was told that he refused to get out. 'Pll tell you how to get him out" said the celestial Mercury. Just go outside the gate and yell Steam boat" and he'll go out and rub Der"
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
Toledo For Inlet

The steamer Toledo, owned by P. T. Blodgett, which was carrying powder to the railroad at Orca and the Galena bay mines, arrived at Ellamar Monday, and left the same day for the westward to go on the run up Cook Inlet. She had fifty tons of powder for the railroad party now working at Orca, and one ton for Galena bay. in addition, to a lot of freight for the Inlet. P.T. Blodgett was a passenger on the Farallon.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

The geographic board at Was : ington has decided that the spell ing of the town formerly called Catalla, near Kayak, shall be Ka- talla. Little Naked Island is changed to Storey, and the slough at the mouth of Copper River is Storey instead of Story.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
Election at Juneau,

Election day at Juneau was the occasion of spirited contest. The councilmen, elected were John Beck, H. T. Tripp, Dave Fales, Earl Hunter, Joe Diggs. L. Lund and Jos. McCloskey.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

If Judge Wickersham fails to ge; confirmed by the senate there + the delegate job still open.-Doug- las News.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

Still no report from the iudici- ary committee of the senate on the confirmation of Judge Wickersham the News to the contrary notwith- standing.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

The Reservation school board received $1 ,OOO on the Farallon for school purposes. This makes $l,- 500 that the reservation has hal for this school year. The money has been applied to the payment of one teachers salary, and the balance turned over to the Valdez school board for rent and running expenses of the school.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

Where are the reindeer which were due at Copper Center last winter and for which 80 much money was spent to provide quar- ters?
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

Judge Williams, of Juneau, de- uies that he is to be a candidate for Alaska delegate.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19

We haze some Of the best Lard ths { has ever been offered for sale in Alaska, It is called the Wild Rose, and is put up in 3 and lb. tins only, The price is 45c and 75c q can. Valdez Market, Phone 1Q.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-04-19
Douglas Election

Councilmen elected at Douglas were: J. A. Kemmis, Jerry Cash en, Joseph Trudgeon, Wm. Stub bins, Chas. A. Hopp, NJ. J. O'Con- nor and F. II. Fox.