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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
INCEAOIARY FIRE STARTED
EARLY MONDAY MORNING
Oil Literally Poured Over Front
OF Main Street Building and Is
Then Touched Off

About $3.50 o'clock Monday morn
Ing the front entrance of the room
ing house. Office and residence on
Main street of Mr.. and Mrs. t. +.
Plummer was observed to be ON fire.
Mrs. George A. Moore, from a room
she was occupying in the rear of the
X. A. Laird home. noticed light that
quickly broke into a flame. and when
convinced that fire had started, she
got her sister Margaret up and they
rushed out to give the alarm. Act
ing upon the impulse of the moment.
they hurried to the scene to arouse
the occupants. Mr.. and Mrs. Lon
Harris and Mrs. c. ]. Travers were
asleep upstairs, Mr.. Travers having
accompanied the ball team to Elko,
and when Mrs. Moore pushed the en-
trance door open, made them realize
the situation, and succeeded In get
ting them up, all got busy and ex-
tinguished the blaze. Fortunately a
small hydrant on the sidewalk, with
plenty of water on hand, enabled
them to quickly put out the fire.
When daylight dawned and a clos
er examination was made, the gener-
al opinion was that the fire had been
set by some malicious party or par
ties. There was evidence of coal oil
having been used, as there was still
a strong odor of 1t, and the double
doors that are about one-third glass,
were scorched, SCARED and black
ened, showing signs of the oil that
had been burned and only charred
the surface of the doors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plummer were alb
sent, having gone by auto Sunday on
a business trip to Elko, from where
they Immediately returned upon be-
ing informed of the happening. Upon
their return home Monday evening
the double door entrance to Mrs.
Plummer's law Office, which had re-
mained locked during their absence,
was opened. This disclosed that the
kerosene that had been poured be-
tween the crack in the double doors
had run inside, and is said to have
been plainly visible when the doors
were opened. Under the threshold
of these doors is a steel plate about
two feet in width and six feet long,
and this prevented the oil from reach
ih6 lhC hOOi Ah6 anu bhC 6Ottih6
a start inside the building, as was
the evident intent.
The building is the property of
Mrs. II. M. Schneider. who carries in
surance on it. Insurance is also car
ried on the contents and law library
of Mrs. Plummer.
At least half the town visited the
scene of this dastardly crime during
Monday, and a bitter feeling was
aroused among Eureka's citizens due
to the fact of the occupants being
penned in as 1t were, with no chance
of escape other than jumping out of
the upstairs back windows, had the
blaze remained undiscovered a few
moments longer.
A reward has been offered for the
apprehension of the person or per-
sons guilty of the act in the follow
ing printed circular given wide circu
lation:
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
GRAND CHANCELLOR
VISITS BEATIFIC LODGE

Last Wednesday evening Beatific
Lodge, No. Z. Knights of Pythias, met
in their hall in special session, the
occasion being the annual visit of the
Grand Chancellor of the domain Of
Nevada, A. S. Phipps, of Reno. The
evening was partly spent in giving
and receiving instructions on the Sc
cret work of the order. After the
business of the session the members
repaired to Morse & Lasts restaur-
ant in the Europa hotel, where an
elaborate and delicious banquet was
set and included all of the delicaciee
of the season. William F. Zadow
was the POSTMASTER, and his senti-
ments were happily conceived and
heartily responded to by his fellow
members. D. e. Nostrosa delivered
an address, and his remarks were in
terluded with facetious talk and hu-
morous illusions that were both
amusing and entertaining. Others
delivered short addresses. Good feel
ing prevailed, and the entertainment
lasted until an hour after midnight.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
SANITARY TOILETS INSTALLED

The Eureka District School has
just installed the Smith System of
Chemical Toilets, The work of put
ting them in place was done by
George Boreham, competent me-
ehanio sent here by the Q. +. Weber
Company, Pacific Coast agents for the
Smith Sanitary Equipment forschools
These chemical closets are a water
less system OF sewage disposal. the
solids and liquids In sewage being
sterilized and rendered harmless by
caustine solution, and all smells
and odors being carried away by
means of scientific ventilating sys-
tenn, They are considered safe, san
itary and scientific for country and
Village purposes not accessible to a
system OF water works or sewer con-
neetions, II conveniently provides a
clean and odorless indoor toilet and
Is guaranteed to work successfully II
properly handled.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
CHINESE JOINT RA|DED
Federal Men Slip Up on Chi
nese Smoking Resort and
Capture Pipes and Yen Shee.

On last Monday evening two Fed
eral Revenue officers arrived in Eu-
reka from Reno, armed with q search
warrant issued by the Federal Com
missioner, authorizing them to search
the premises of Louie, a Chinaman,
for opium.
Louie has conducted a merchan-
dising business on Monroe street In
Eureka for a number of years, and
his store has been a resort for other
Cinnamon. 1t was thought by the
Revenue Department that he had
been permitting others to smoke OPT
um in his building.
At 500 In the evening Messrs. j.
B. Brown and G. w. O'Niel, Federal
Revenue officers, after having invited
James Rattazzi, Deputy Sheriff, and
w. r. Reynolds, District Attorney, to
assist them, entered the store of the
Chinaman and began searching IT..
Sheriff James Mackey, because of his
absence, did not participate.
The Chinaman was very much sur
prised, and did not seem to under
stand just what was going on for q
little while, but when the officers
commenced turnings things inside
out it became apparent to Louie that
they were sure looking for opium.
After the Chinks had had time to
note the thoroughness of the search,
they began manifesting an anxiety to
get to some of the rooms ahead Of
the officers, but the Federal men
would not permit it, and compelled
each of them to remain behind.
The search continued until 10 o.
clock, and every crack and crevice
was thoroughly searched, and, while
the officers failed to find opium, they
found plenty of evidence that opium
had recently been used on the prem
ises. The evidence consisted of an
opium pipe, yen shee, liquid opium,
scales, and various other accessories
used in connection with dream devel-
opment.
Louie was arrested by the sheriff
and taken before Judge Burdick the
following morning. He plead guilty
to charge of unlawfully having in
his possession an opium pipe, and yen
shee. He was fined 500, and costs
amounting to $45.
Judge Burdick ordered that the
sheriff destroy the pipe, yen shee, and
all other accessories which were In
his possession. The sheriff immedi-
ately complied with the order.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
EUREKA CoUNTYS
REGISTERED VOTERS

The registration Of voters for the
Primary election to be held in Eureka
County on Tuesday, September z.
closed on Tuesday evening, August
II, with a registered list of 513 in
the county. County Clerk Mechanics
gives the Sentinel" the following
compilations:
Eureka Precinct-165 Republicans,
81 Democrats, 81 Non-Partisans. 2
Socialists.
Ruby Hfll-13R., 2 D., Mp.
Beowawe-23 D., 19 r., 10 Mp.
Palisade-34 D., IL R.. 15 Mp.
Mineral His R., z D., 2 Mp.
Prospect-12 r.
Three Bar--17 r., z D., Mp.
Diamond valley-16 R., s D., mp.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21

Adjoining and to the south are two
other large frame buildings, and had
the fire gotten under any headway
these buildings would have been bad
ly damaged II not destroyed. Had
they gone 1t would certainly have
made hot fire, and many early Wis
itors expressed the belief that half
the town and good many lives stood
more than fair chance of being
snuffed out by the eleven barrels OF
gasoline and distillate that stood
loaded on two of the Eureka-Croe-
sus wagons directly opposite and less
than fifty feet from the building In
which the blaze was started. These
wagons had been loaded the previous
afternoon at the railway depot and
were left In the street, opposite the
company's stables. to be taken to the
mine the next morning.
F. II. Classen. special agent from
the State Arson Board of California,
arrived in Eureka yesterday In con-
nection with the inquiry being made
into the incendiary fire that occurred
here this week.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICES

Rev, Henry J, Connery, recently
placed In charge of the Elko parish,
which includes Eureka, made his first
Visit here this week, On Wednesday
and Thursday mornings at 8 o'clock
he celebrated Mass in st. Brendan's
enurch In Eureka, His services Wed
assday evening consisted of reeita-
ion Of the rosary. a sermon, and the
0enedietion,
Communion classes have been
sormed and are under the instruction
y Mrs, Mamie Shultes and Miss Rose
curto,
Rev, Father Connery expects to
make monthly visits to Eureka and
aoid regular religious services at St.
nrendan's church,
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
1910

]. w. Wickendom. Special Agent of
the Department of the Interior was
taking reports for the U. S. Geolog-
ical Survey OF manufacturing COM
panies. for the 18th census. includ-
ing mines and mining companies.
Those of the latter having no assets.
being mining companies in name
only. were listed with the Postofice
Department, as protection against
fraudulent use OF the mails.
F. F. Butler of Antelope Valley de-
livered to Hubbard & Thompson of
Eau Claire. Wis, 102 range horses.
The prices paid were 81 for year
lings, Sc for two-year-olds and $40
for all over that age.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
DIAMOND VALLEY RANCH
TO CHANGE HANDS

A deal was about completed this
week for the sale of the Frank Ro-
mano ranch in Diamond Valley, with
all cattle and other stock, to Il. G.
Johnson and w. H. Shirley. Mr..
Johnson owns the adjoining Sulphur
ranch, and the two properties will be
merged and run as one. 1t is under
stood the new owners plan to add
greatly increased acreage to cultiva-
ton.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
WILL TEACH AERIE SCHOOL

Miss May Christopher, who gradu-
ated from the Battle Mountain high
school last June, has been granted a
temporary teachers certificate, and
has been engaged to teach the Aerie
school, at Mr.. Grimes place, between
Austin and Eureka.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
REWARD
Not Less Than Five Hundred
Dollars

Reward will be paid to any one fur
nishing information or clue leading
to the arrest and conviction OF the
person or persons guilty of the crime
of arson with intent to commit muir
der, committed at $3.50 Monday morn
ing. August 16, at the Office and
dwelling of Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Plum
mer, Main street, Eureka, Nevada.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
CARD OF THANKS

The members of the Eureka Base
Ball Team wish to extend their heart
lest thanks to w. ]. Harris and Mar
cos Legarra. for the support given
the boys who went to Elko Sunday to
play ball for Palisade against Eiko.
EUREKA BASE BALL TEAM.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
old NEWS FROM
FILES OF SENTINEL"
As Told In Our Issues Corresponding
To the Present Week I'm August
and From 10 to 4S Years Ago
1879

L. p. Mccarthy, correspondent of
the Mining and Scientific Press wrote
a reflex of the Eureka mining district
to that journal, stating that there
were 1900 claims and 600 tunnel
sites held under location at that time
In the district, and the names of the
principal mines and their managers
were correctly given in detail.
The Silver Lick Consolidated MIN
ing Company was incorporated at San
Francisco. capitalized with $4,000
shares. at 500 per share. Captain
Adams was superintendent. Eight
men were employed, raising a ton of
ore day to the man. A crushing of
800 or 400 tons of ore was to be had
at the Lemon mill.
The Pioneer mine in Goodwin can
yon was in an advanced state of de-
velopment and about $50 tons of
high grade smelling ore on the dump.
A large area of nut pine timber.
about mile north of the Mountain
Boy mine. was destroyed by fire.
A great body of silver-lead ore was
developed in the Home Ticket mine.
e. d. Rathburn located a mine six
miles southeast of the town of Rob-
inson, in White Pine County. He ex-
tracted a solid chunk of horn silver
weighing 40 pounds, and exceedingly
high grade free milling ore Herewith
seemed to be abundant.
1880
About 400 have registered for cleo
tion.
A big load of rich ore from the
Bay State mine, Newark, was received
at the Richmond reduction works.
One-half of the town destroyed by
fire August II, starting about 10 a.
m. and from the rear of Mrs. Poplin's
fruit store, on Main street, nearly op-
posite the Courthouse. The course
OF the fire was almost identical with
the confiagration of the night of April
II, 1879. About 800 houses, many
OF them business places, were de-
stroyed. The fire spread over an
area equaling SO acres, and only sew
en- buildings on the burned territory
were saved, Notwithstanding the he
roic work of the firemen and citizens.
The Eureka Con. Mining Company
again paid fifty-cent dividend.
During the week 600 tons of ore
were shipped from the Dunderberg
mine to the Richmond reduction
works, yielding about $4,000.
An incendiary fire destroyed co.
900 bushels of charcoal, belonging to
Maginni Brothers, and $500 was Of
fered as reward for the arrest and
conviction of the guilty party.
A new body of ore in the Albion
mine has been penetrated horizontal
ly 20 and 80 feet and by an upraise
15 feet. AS a result Albion stock ad-
vances in three or four days from 35
cents to $1.10 share.
Passing bullion-two bars valued
at $2,093.34.
Silver $1.15.
In Nye County beef cattle were
held at from $25 to $29 per head
against SIS per head in 1889.
Quite a number of men were re-
Gently put to work in the Connolly
mine, which had been idle for a long
time.
The e. & p. Railroad Co. shipped
442 tons of ore to Salt Lake and los
tons of market lead to San Francisco
during the present week.
Ore was shipped over the Eureka
and Palisade railroad during the
rer.lr 4
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21

Note.-The above reward has al
ready been raised by subscriptions
from public-spirited citizens and the
entire amount to be subscribed will
be paid to the informant as above
stated. Contribution to reward should
be handed to the Cashier at the
Farmers and Merchants National
Bank, Eureka, Nevada.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
BORN

Al Jiggs, Elko County, Nevada,
august 10. 1920. to the wife of FL
asr Hylton, a son.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21

II is estimated that one sea lion
will eat fifty to 100 salmon a day, or
the equivalent In other tish.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-21
Bologna and Franks, and all
other Meat at Cut Rates

TONY ROMANO, Proprietor.
Eureka :: :: Nevada
The Washington times., 1920-01-12

bany Medical College; DR.. Richard N.
Smith and DR.. Fritz Talbot. of Har.
ward Medical School. and DR.. B. 8
Veeder. of St. Louis, Mo. All these
men are pediatric specialists.
Omeer, Of sSciety.
The officers OF the Child Welfare
Society are: Miss Gwynn. president; /;
Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall. vice presi-
dent: Mrs. David r. Houston. second
vice PRESIDENT: Mrs William A, Ham
mond. secretary: Mrs. Lewis c. Ecker.
treasurer. - ~
The board of managers are: Miss
Adds, Mrs. Frederick Atherton, Mrs.
Charles J. Bell. Mrs. Boris Bakmeten,
Mrs. Gist Blair, MIS-. Joseph II. Bred
ley, Mrs. Frederick Brooke, Mrs.
Lewis Brownlow, Mrs. Allerton Cuch-
man. Mrs. Charles d. Easton, Mrs.
Lewis c. Ecker, Col. William <. Fow-
ler, Mrs. Elliott Goodwin, Mrs. H. C.
Graef. Miss Gwynn, Mrs. William A.
Hammond, Mrs James s. Harlan. Mrs.
Charles b. Henderson, Mrs Charles
NJ. Hinkle, Mrs. David F. Houston.
Mrs. Henry F.-Leonard, Mrs. Ezra B.
McCagg, Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall,
Mrs. James i. Mitchell. Mrs. New
bold Noyes, Miss Marion Oliver. Mrs.
II. Cleveland Perkins, Mrs. William
Phillips, Mrs. Atlee Pomerene, Mrs.
John II. Purdy, Mrs. II. II. Rogers,
Mrs. Charles Sheldon, Mrs. A. L.
Stavely. Mrs. Walter Tuckerman, Mrs.
Max West, Mrs. Frank West, Mrs.
John F. wilkins.
But the whole city must learn to
appreciate what this new kind of
community house is going to do for
it's mothers and children. Since 1913
the eight centers here have been
asking the people to regard them
as tirless information bureau which
will advise them about adenoids and
tonsils, or about rompers and square
toed shoes. And now in a few months
there will be the biggest center OF
all where all the advantages of the
smaller centers will multiply many
times
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
PHYSICIAN DEFENDS
SOCIAL DISEASE WAR
Or. A. q. RytIna Urges Prophy.
Iaxis Stations Throughout
Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 12.-rhat social
diseases have increased since the
abolition OF the segregation districts.
and can be abstsd only By co-opers-
ton with the Governments contsm-
plated campaign against the menace
by the sstabiishment OF prophylAxis
stations throughout the city. was the
rist OF q statement last night BY DR..
A. q. Rytina, director or hts Federal
clinic at Mercer Hospital
DIR. Rytipa lines up against DR..
Howard A. Keily's plan to night the
prophylaxis station idea, advanced By
DIR. George Walker. with several
Of the most prominent physicians
and authorities on social diseases In
the city.
DIR. Rytina points out that the Gov
srnment proposes TO appropriate 81
600 900 to night these diseases. all Of
which IL to be distributed among the
States with the provision that the
states meet the appropriation on =
$3.50 basis, and that II Maryland II
to obtain any part OF this fund II
4 will have to show activities that com
pare with those of other States where
the campaigns have been waged on
large scales.
"At present there 10 . clinical stan
of from twenty to twenty-five ply
sicians under my direction at the
Government clinic at Mercy Hos
pitsl," he said. ''The prevalence OF
disease is on the increase; in fact. II
is more prevalent than II was before
the segregated district was abolished.
In a short time an intensive cam
paigp Is going to be launched against
social diseases.
"The Government is going to aid
the States that show interest and do
not lag In this work. Therefore, IL
we should blunder by falling to adopt
means to reduce this disease by
scientific methods, we not only would
suffer a great economic loss, but we
would be lacking in humanity. Moral
lists have been preaching and arguing
against social diseases for many
years, and every year the diseases
are shown to be on the increase.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12

to have more than average intellec-
tual attainments. She is said to have
come of q good family.
On Washington Heights she fire.
quently used the name of Collin H.
Woodward. Republican district lead
er, and that Of Congressman William
s. Bennett In her church activities.
Had Berrowfng Habit.
One OF her alleged victims said
Mrs. Bennett would enter houses and
after saying something to the super-
intendent would show other women
through the building, point out whore
she would make alterations, chang
ing one room into two smaller ones,
for instance. This person said Mrs.
Bennett would then have immediate
need for a hundred dollars or so. and
would borrow it from one Of her ac-
quaintances whom she was trying to
interest in the family hotel arrange
ment.
Even after her indictment, II Is
said, Mrs. Bennett obtained 5000 from
a Paulist father by telling him she
had said something which had been
changed by political trickery" into
a criminal case against her, whereas
1t would have been only a civil action.
She is alleged to have told the father
she would return the loan as soon as
her next $4,000 income check came in.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
Van SCHAICK'S SELECTION
LAUDED BY CLERGYMAN
Rev. L. M. Powers Asserts Nominee
for Commissionership Has
Ideal Qualifications.

In nominating DR.. John Van
Schaick for Commissioner of the Dis
trict, President Wilson made one of
the best nominations ever made for
any office, the Rev. l.. M. Powers,
minister of the Universalist Church,
Thirteenth and l. streets northwest,
declared at q lecture before large
congregation last night.
He said that for twenty years DR..
Van Schaick had worked to promote
the better life of the city.
"He has been tireless and unselfsh
in all he has done. All who know
him know he Is unusually level
headed and right minded" DR.. Pow
ers declared.
are those opposing his confirmation.
The evil forces who want a man they
can use are no doubt using those who
do not know what is being done with
them in this EFFORT. No charges re-
flecting upon his ability or character
have been made or can be made.
But by stirring up discussion, by
showing opposition and making that
opposition appear one hundred times
greater than II really is, there are
those who hope to play politics, en-
barrass the President, and possibly in
the end secure less conscientious
man."
Dr. Powers stated that DR.. Van
Schaick Is fair to all races, all re-
ligions, and all parties.
mo one in Washington loved the
city more or served II better" the
doctor concluded.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
ADVENTISTS SPEND
6 MILLIONS IN YEAR

The Seventh-Day Adventist demon,
nation, the international headquar.
ters of which is in Takoma Park, con.
tributed a total Of $6,S95, 719 50 during
the last fiscal year toward the ad.
vancement of the gospel, according to
report just filed by II. f. Rogers,
statistical secretary of the general
conference. Almost oneithird OF that
amount was given for the foreign
missionary endeavor.
The Adventists are now operating
III mission stations in ~ different
languages, with a force of 1913 mis-
sion and institutional workers. The
report states that the denomination
also operates S4S primary schools and
n academies and colleges, with a to
tai enrolment OF 1918 students.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12

In a few moments you can trans
form your plain, dull, flat hair. You
can have II abundant, soft, glossy
and full of life. Just get at any
drug or toilet counter a small bot
tie of "Danderine" for n few cents.
Then moisteL a soft cloth with the
'Danderine' and draw this through
your hair, taking one small strand
at time. Instantly, yes, immedi-
OF your hair. II will be n mass, so
soft, lustrous and so easy to do up.
All dust, dirt and excessive oil is
removed.
Let Danderine put more life, color.
vigor. and brightness in your hair.
This stimulating tonic will freshen
your scalp, check daLdruff and fall
Ing hair and help your hair to grow
long. thick, strong and beautiful.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
SOCIALISTS ASK I
REINSTATEMENT
VIII Also Demand Probe Of
Activities Of lusk Lsgis-
Iative Committee.

NEW YORK. Jan. is.-suppsrtsrs
of the nvs suspended Socialist ss-
ssmblymen today were directing their
efforts along two lines-reinstAts-
msnt OF the assemblymen and investi-
cation of the activities OF the Luck
lsgislativs committee.
Louis waidman and Charles Solo,
mon, two of the suspended members.
said their known intention to demand
q probe OF the Lusk committee, which
has been inquirins into alleged Bei-
shevik activities. was mainly re-
sponsible for their suspension
I'VE have information reiAting to
the committee. and We are going to
present IL TO some one" said wald-
man. whether IL will be sent TO the
governor or be taken up with the
United States Senate I am not pre-
pared to say at this time"
Following q meeting OF the com
mittee OF eight yesterday. II was tnti-
mated that an effort will be made To
retain Charles E. Hughes to act az
associate counsel with Morris Hill
quit for the suspended Socialists.
The assembly will reconvene in AL
bany tonight, but the judiciary COM
mittee which vii investigate the
charges against the Socialists will
not being Its inquiry before Wednes-
day.