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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31
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Many there are who deprecate the fact that there is SO little
doing in the transfer of mining properties from financially en-
barassed owners to companies and syndicates fully able to develop
and operate them on an extensive and successful basis.
There arr a number of reasons why there is 30 little activity in
this line, one of them being chargesble directly to the property owner.
This is the unreasonable demand that a cash payment shall be made
by the party taking a property under option and bond. We are
talking now OF prospects and mines which have not yet attained a
regular and profitable shipping basis and which, in all probability,
will remain on an unproductive basis unless it goes into the hands
of thoss possessing both capital and mining experience.
1t is generally the case that the owner Or owners of . group of
claims, who II unable to develop them properly, almost invari-
ably demand a cash payment on a bond and option; and this before
it has been demonstrated that the property in question is possessed
of an intrinsic and staple value. OF course a prospective buyer
balks at this. and his attitude is we'll taken, for, why must he pay
the owner Of a non-productive claim q big sum of money just for
the privilege of proving the value of the claim owners property?
The claim owner would be wise, and fortunate. also, were he to al
low interested parties the privilege of working the property for .
before they would have to exercise their option. By this method, At
least some idea of the value of the property could be obtained,
whereas. if the property continues idle and undeveloped, it is
practically worthless aud unattracive.
In nine cases out of ten, however. the claim owner demands .
cash payment in advance. and when his terms are refused he de-
plores the fact that so little money, seemingly, is available for min
ing investments. But he has a wrong view point, for there is any
amount of capital seeking an outlet in the mining camps Of the West.
Capital is really abundant, but it wants an even break 1t desires
to get in on sane principles and will not consider paying a bonus for
the right to develop another mans property, nor will it willingly
pay a mine price for a prospect
If the claim and mine owners of the West would only take into
consideration the fact that it lis to their advantage to let men of
means develop their properties. and then buy them if they prove to
be valuable, there would be more doing in our mining camps and
districts.
Just because a man has located a piece of ground IN Uncle
Sans domain, and has invested a few hundred dollars in doing as
sessment and annual labor work, presents no good reason why he
should demand a cash advance payment from the man who would
like to buy it, providing it proves to be possessed of value after
several thousand dollars are expended in its exploitation and develop
ment
Give capital a chance, and it will get in all right--salt Lake
Mining Review.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31
Murderer Hanged By Jurors

Louis Stern, an old-time resident
of Hike, Nevada, died at the Soldiers
Home at Sawtelle, California, or De-
cember 10. He was Justice of the
Peace at Hike in 1869 when a travel
er was murdered near that town.
The murderer was tracked to Austin,
Nevada, where he was captured and
brought back to Hike. He was tried
before Justice of the Peace Stern.
found guilty and was taken to a tree
close by and hung. This was prob
ably the last case in which a man was
found guilty of murder in the Justice
Court and the jurors acted as the
executioners.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31

There is still another complaint re-
garding ore rates over the Eureka
Nevada railway now before the Ne
vada Railroad Commission. This case
has been heard, and a decision in the
matter may be expected very shortly.
This decision by the Nevada Rail-
road Commission is expected to be
definite and to fix a rate on ores I'M
der which the local railway company
must operate, if it operates its trains
over any portion of the road.
Whether this rate will prove salts
factory to the mining company and
cause the resumption of work in its
mines on Ruby Hill remains to be
seen.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31
AFTER MANY YEARS



A. F. Eddy, an accountant of the
University City, Berkeley, CAL, has
just arrived to take a position with
the Alkali Mines Company.
Mr.. Eddy says that the first dollar
that he earned in the United States
he made at Austin, Nevada. He
came direct from Manchester, Eng
lad, in July, 1880. His brother, James
B. Eddy, was then editor of the
Reese River Reveille. He says that
at the time of his arrival he was just
past 10, and hence Austin was prac-
tically his first experience with this
world of the flesh and the devil
mostly Devil" 1t was here that
he first looked on death through vio-
lence. John Barrett was shot to
death, the result of a gambling dis
pute. He saw him draw his last
breath, and also witnessed the ar
rest of the slayer, who was after
wards forcibly removed from the Jail
and hung on the court house balcony.
A circumstance that struck Mr..
Eddy he says in this connection,
more than either the shooting or
lynching, was the cool and Indifferent
manner of two veteran gamblers.
Just as John Barrett had drawn his
last breath, a gambler of about 60
years came in and asked, Whats
the matter with that fellow 2" Some
one said, HE has just been shot,"
He, without further ceremony, sat
at a table and began to shuttle the
cards for a game. Mr.. Eddy says
that he considers this incident as his
i~nitiatory degree into the mysteries
of the Far West.
In 1881 j. B. Eddy of the Reveille
became obsessed of the land fever
and removed to Oregon, emigrant
fashion, and Immediately sent for
his brother to follow. before the
land was all gone.
In April 1882, Mr.. Eddy left Aus
tin for Oregon, where he spent about
20 years of his life. For the past 10
years he has resided in San Francisco
and vicinity.
He was a candidate for Auditor at
the last city election in Berkeley. His
opponent has succeeded himself for
the past 16 years, and is still holding
the Office.
Mr.. Eddy while coming from Man.
chester. as stated, isa native Cornish
man, having been born in the town
of st. Ives.
Mr.. Eddy has not been back to Ne
vada in nearly 80 years, with the ex-
ception of n month spent at Gold
field in October, 1912. Hence the
horned toad. the coyote, the jack
rabbit, the Shoshone and the Piute,
and the precious metals will be to him
like a reunion of old friends.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31
WELL KNOWN EUREkANS WE'D
MIR. Frank kopp and Mrs. Eureka Rattazzi
Married Monday Evening

Mr.. Frank Kopp and Mrs. Eureks
Rattazzi were married in Eureka
Monday evening by Judge Peter
Breen at his home on Mob Hill. Mr..
Frank Mcbride and Mrs. James Ro-
gantini stood up with them, and were
the only ones present other than i'm
mediate relatives.
Following the marriage ceremony
the wedding party returned to the
home of the bride on North Main
street, where they were greeted by
numerous friends who had assembled
to offer their congratulations and
best wishes. The Lobster Club Band
serenaded them, were invited in, and
with their joyful music added cheer
and pleasure to the event.
The bride is well known in Eureka,
being successfully engaged in the
grocery business here for a number
of years. By her courtesy and kind
ness to her patrons she is held in high
esteem and confidence by them, and
has a large circle of personal friends.
The groom is also we'll known in
Eureka, having made his home here
since his childhood, He has been en-.
gagged in different lines of business,
but at present and for several years
past has engaged in mining, being
in charge of the Cyanide and other
mining properties on Adams Hill for
his brother-in-law, c. F. Wittenberg
of Tonopah. His becoming a bene-
dict will be a surprise to his old
friends and past associates. who will
wish him much happiness in his mar
ried life.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31
NEVADA PRESS COMMENT


Elko Free Press: The town of Eu-
reka has a postmaster whose hearing
is very sensitive. according to the
Eureka SENTINEL, and whenever the
mail arrives he closes and locks the
doors until the mail is distributed,
and the patrons of the Office are COM
PEELED to stand on the outside and
run foot races to keep warm. If he
is a Democrat he can get away with
it, but if he is a hold-over Republican
our advice is to fill his ears with cot
ton and keep the lobby warm
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31
C BREvITIES.

Judge Peter Breen has been con-
fined to his home for the past week
with an attack of rheumatism.
Emilio Sustanovich, son of John
Sustanovich of Prospect, sustained a
broken leg recently in an accident
at Elko.
James and Tony Romano and John
Repetto we're departures Friday for
a visit at the Romano ranch in Dia-
mond Valley.
T. H. Simcox of the Simonsen Ca
rage at Elko has returned home af-
ter a weeks visit at the Romano
ranch in Diamond Valley.
The next meeting of St. James
Episcopal Guild will be held at the
home of Mrs. A. T. Taylor on Thurs
day, February 5, at 1:30 o'clock.
William Robinson, Jr., of Newark
Valley, has purchased the William
Robertson residence on lower Spring
street, and last week moved his
family into the new home.
One carload of ore from the Silver
Common mine on Prospect Mountain,
and one car from the Silver Lick
mine on Adams Hill are awaiting
shipment to the Salt Lake smelters on
the next train out of Eureka.
February 2 begins another term of
the Eureka Public School, the first
term of five months closing this
week. Examinations have been going
on, and a new schedule of work is
outlined and will be commenced the
following week.
A number of Eureka's young
people gave an impromptu dane
ing party in the Bartlett Hall last
evening. Sisto Marciochi furnished
the music with his accordion, and q
pleasant evening was spent by all
who attended.
The case of Edward Bergman, Jr.,
set for arraignment in the District
Court for to-day, has been postponed
to Tuesday, March 3. B. F. Curler,
attorney for defendant, telegraphed
that it would be impossible for him
to be present, and Judge Breen post.
poned the hearing to the above men,
toned date.
Commencing last Tuesday the front
doors of the post Office were locked
during the distribution of the incom-
ing mails, and Postmaster Broy says
they will remain closed in the future.
He says it has been found impossible
to preserve order in the front part OF
the office during the distribution
hours.
Rehearsals are being held by those
taking part in the one act play
How the Vote Was Won," to be
presented at the Eureka Opera House
on February 10 by the Eureka Equal
Franchise Society. This is a st. Val
entine's Day entertainment, and ar
all nights dance will follow the per-
Torrance. 1t will be under the
management and conducted entirely
by the ladies' of the Eureka Branch
of the Equal Franchise Society.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31

Ely Expositor: While away last
week w. N. McGill made arrange
ments for "a man to come from Ogden
to install sheep shearing machines at
the old Horton ranch about two miles
west of the McGill smelter, which is
now owned by the Adams-McGill
Company. The machines will be in
stalled in time for the shearing this
Spring of the numerous thousands
of sheep belonging to the company.
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LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS
REMAINING INlTHE POSTOFFICE A

REMAINING INsTHE POSTOFFICE Al
Eureka, Nevada. on January 81. 1914
Persons calling for any of these letters vii
please say: Advertised" January 81, 1914.
Alfred Craise Katherine Creighton
Margaret Foley Taverio Gianasi
Peol Micheletti Mahioli Maria
ID. Morgans III. =. Nessen
James Sipe Carl Thompson
G. l.. BROY, Postmaster
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New Goods Received

Mrs. A.. Fraser of the One Price
Store has just received an excellent
assortment of House Dresses in ging-
hams and percales. Also a complete
line of Ready-Made Aprons In differ
ent styles.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31

and this section of the State damaged
to the extent of more than 81. 200, 900
as the result of the unprecedented
storm which has been raging since
Saturday, prospect of relief bright
ened with the appearance of the sun
to-day.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31
THE METAL MARKET

The latest metal quotations are a
follows:
Silver at New York IS cents per ounce.
Copper ct New York. li.25c.
Lead at New York 81. 10 per 100 pounds,
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31
DECISION FAVORS RAILWAY co.
Interstate Commerce Commission Re-
fuses to Order Through Rate to
Salt Lake Smelters

Several months ago the Richmond
Eureka Mining Company made COM
plant before the Interstate Com
mere Commission regarding the
rates charged by the Eureka-N Nevada
Railway on ores from Eureka to Pal
isade, and asked that the Commits
sion order the railway to put in eff
feet a through rate between Eureka
and the smelters in Utah. Accord
ing to the following telegram, the In
terstate Commerce Commission rem
dered its decision in the matter last
Monday:
Palisade, Jan. q.
EDITOR SENTINEL, Eureka, New.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion yesterday dismissed the COM
plant of the Richmond Eureka Min
ing Company against the Eureka-Ne-
vada Railway Company. The Com
mission decided that the rate asked
by the railroad company was not un-
reasonable, and they denied the petit
ton of the smelling company for a
through rate. The Eureka-Nevada
Railway Company wins all.
j. E. SEXTON.
Dispatch Evidently Jumbled
The Reno Gazette received the fol-
lowing special dispatch regarding
the above decision. We believe the
statements made in this dispatch are
considerably out of line, for the pres
ent rate on the Eureka-N Nevada rail-
way from Eureka to Palisade is 81. 35,
with an added 25 cents per ton trans
fer charge.
Under the old Eureka & Palisade
railroad management the Richmond
Eureka Mining Company operated
its mines here and shipped its ores to
the Midvale, Utah, smelters on a
through rate of 1926 per ton, divi-
ded $1.35 to the Eureka q Palisade
railroad, and SLIGO to it's connecting
carriers. The Interstate Commerce
decision has no doubt held that the
present $2.35 rate between Eureka &
Palisade is not an unreasonable
charge. There is little doubt but
that the Richmond Eureka Mining
Company would order work resumed
in its mines here within "a hours if
it could obtain a rate of$2.35 per ton
on its ore from Eureka to Midvale.
Following is the Gazette's dispatch:
Washington. January 26.---The
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion to-day dismissed the COM
plant of the Richmond Eureka
Mining Company against the Eu-
reka-Nevada railroad and held
that the rate of $2.35 a ton on
ore valued at SIS a ton, shipped
from Eureka and Palisade to
Midvale, Utah, was not unrea-
sonable.
A request for the establish
ment of a joint through rate be-
tween the Nevada points and
Midvale was denied.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-01-31

Legal blanks and mining locations Tor
sale 1t this Office.
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Subscribe for the SENTINEL.
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Reno, Nevada, Jan, 26.---Several
thousands of dollars worth Of prop
erty was damaged on the north side
of Reno yesterday and to-day, the
result of floodwaters from Peavine
mountain, and railroad traffic is tied
up in several directions, owing to
washouts, caused by a heavy rain
and snowstorm which began late on
Saturday. Five Southern Pacific
passenger trains are held up at
Sparks on account of the de-
railment of a freight train
below Summit, Cal. Southern Pacific
train No %, which left Goldfeld
yesterday morning, stalled between
Wabuska and Hazen by a washout,
which is said to extend a distance of
over two miles. On the Mound House
branch of the S. P, 1000 feet of track
is washed away. At Summit Station
in the Sierras % feet of snow is re-
ported, the greatest fall in 20 years.
Great Damage In Southern California
Los Angeles. January 27.--With
seven persons drowned, all forms of
overland transportation here are tied
up or handicapped seriously, six
trainloads of passengers marooned
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-01

Mrs. Ella H. Russell of Athens was
in Skowhegan during the day Tues
day.
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TEAMS COLLIDE
And General Mix-up at Bingham
Which Included a Runaway

One night last week before the
snow came, Mrs. Della Mclaughlin
was defending the Mill hill north of
Bingham and Mrs. Harry Baker was
ascending the same hill. Both were
in wagons and going at a rapid rate
to prevent their horses from slipping
on the ice. The teams collided, there
was a general mix-up. Mrs. Nc
Laughlins horse freed himself from
the wagon, ran down through the Main
street of the village and across the
Bingham and Concord bridge. Here
all trace of him was lost, whether he
had gone north or south or straight
up over the Bluff, no one knew. No
trace was found that night although
some search was made but the next
forenoon the horse was found at Har-
lie Robinsons about five miles above
the Bingham bridge.
The women were considerably shak-
en- up, the wagons slightly damaged
and the horse somewhat sore after
his long run.
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BAND OFFIC Frs
Sk0Nhegan Military Organization Has
Held Its Annual Meeting

The Skowhegan Military Band has
elected officers for the ensuing years
as follows: President, A. E. Conant.
vice president, Harry Murray; secre-
tary and treasurer, Clarence E. Green;
business manager, j. p. Thibodeau;
board of trustees, Milton Washburn,
Lewis Eupea, Willard J. Crotto; di-
rector, r. F. Washburn; sub-director,
Andrew Lessor; librarian, Nelson
Washburn; drum major, Nay S Var
ney.
This organization has been in eX-
istence for about four years and sue
ceeds the Company E. band. 1t is TO
hold rehearsals every other week for
the present. The municipal concerts
given during the past summer were
greatly appreciated by Skowhegan
people and it is hoped that these en-
tertainments will be continued another
season.
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CURTAINS ABLAZE
Fire Extinguished by the Prompt Ac.
ton of Mrs. BillOdeau

A serious fire was doubtless averted
Christmas eve by Mrs. Robert Billo-
deau when by her prompt action she
extinguished some flaming draperies in
her home on Winter Street. A lamp
had just been lighted near the draper
les which took the place of double
doors between two rooms, and it is
thought that the fabric ignited thus.
Mr.. Billodeau had gone up stairs short
ly after the lighting of the lamp. but
Mrs. Billodeau happened to discover
the flames before retiring for the
night and promptly dashed pail of
cold water upon the same. The fire
was Immediately eXtinguished but the
woodwork was damaged considerably.
The total damages probably amount
ed to more than $25, but were covered
by insurance.
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LIVESTOCK

Has always been the principal
feature of our fair, Next year
we shall have more and better
than ever before. Blu we
want also the best display Of
fruits, grain, vegetables, and
garden stuff ever shown.
These things are the finished
product of the farmers finest
work. Let's us show what
our soil will do.
Wesserrunsett Valley Fair
October |, 1914
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4 Big Musical Comedy Coming to the
Skowhegan Opera House

When THE Trouble Makers" make
their appearance at the Skowhegan
Opera House they will bring one of
the best shows of the season and this
production. headed by the inimitable
Hap Ward" will offer a fine collection
of musical and dancing numbers in
the course of the form of Ward &
Vokes" than THE Trouble Makers"
and a company of thirty talented ar
lists will be included in the cast
Popular prices will be In order
THOUSANDS SEE HAP WARDS
SHOW
"The Trouble Makers which open
ed at the Bangor Opera House last
hight, a sure cure for the blues
With a hearty greeting from nearly
a thousand of the townspeople. Hap
Wards famous troupe of Musical
Comedy Stars opened at the Bangor
Opera House. last night. The name
and reputation of Hap Ward is too
well known here to need any intro
duction, it is sufficient to say that any
show with his name attached. and his
reputation behind it, is bound to de-
liver the goods, and THE Trouble
Makers" surely did deliver them last
night.
Led by Finley and Burke two of the
funniest characters on the Musical
Comedy stage, and supported by a
east that would be a credit to a klaw
and Erlanger production THE Trou-
bic Makers literally swept the audi
ence by storm. Every line in the
play was a laugh and the situations
proved to be so ludicrous. that even
the orchestra smiled and that is 60
ing some.
Promptly at 7.l5 the doors opened
and a steady stream of theatre goers
filed in. until s o'clock. hardly seat
was vacant The show started
promptly on time Nj time was lost
in shifting scenery for the different
acts. the difficulties usually encount-
cred in a house when putting on such
large production. being entirely
missing. AS Babblng Bess an adap-
ton of the Posts famous cartoons,
Lottie Burke caught the entire house
by storm. Taking her part admir-
ably acting and supported by the TWO
sutfragettes, Raymond Finley and
fony Williams. she theoretically car
ried the whole show throughout the
entire evening.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

The old year is gone. 1t good to us. We are
duly grateful In little community like ours, patronage is
made up of strangers dropping in for chance purchase
The people whom greet the counter from day to
day are our friends Living together in small community,
binds in much closer relationship than merchant and Gus
toner These things pleasant to think upon one
goes and opens. They great big ambition
to be worthy of this friendship Determination that at the
end of 1914 shall look back to single cause for dsat
sfaction with u.s. either in goods or service.
&c. thanking you friends and patrons, for the visits
YOU have made us in the twelve months that gone,
look the end of the present year to find you Just friendly
as at the opening hour Rest assured the weeks by
shall be dligent to deserve your confidence.
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Notice of Annual Meeting

To the Stockholders of the Skowhegan
Trust Company:
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the Skowhegan Trust Company, for
the election of officers and the trans
action of all other business that may
lawfully come before said meeting,
will be held at the Directors Rooms
in the Trust Company Bldg, in Show
hogan, Maine, on Wednesday, Janu-
airy IA. 1914, at . o'clock in the after
noon.
Skowhegan, Me, December II, 1918.
5w5Q r. f. ATWOOD, Clerk.
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Friends of Dr.. Charles r. Niles who
has been for some week in the A S. o.
Hospital in Kirksville Mo. will be in
terested to learn that he is some
what improved and that he was to en-
ter McLain Orthopedic Sanitarium in
st. Louis for further treatment Dec.
oG
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Pleasant up stairs tenement to rent,
on Water Street, aqueduct water, $500.
|. A. Norton.
Secondhand sled fitted with both
pole and shafts. Also a End hand
sleigh, and light delivery pung. for sale
at Ben Cayfords.