The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-04-12
Eureka Correspondence.
EUREKA, April Q, 1873.

EUREKA, April ., 1873.
EDITORS NEWS Since my last, the evidences
are that two or more furnaces will soon be
started up. which must make matters more live
ly here.
IMPROVEMENTS, ETC.
The company formed for building the new
public hall at this place pushing matters
fapidly forward. and promise speedy compile
tion Of an enterprise much needed. For a long
time no proper building could be procured for
purposes of exhibition. etc, and the want of
such has kept many lecturers. theatrical troupes
and shows away from us. Only a few more
shares are to be disposed Of which, presune
will soon be taken mp by our people.
The Corner Saloon. des.rvedy noted as the
best place OF resort Ia town, has received a
thorough oyerhaullng. and is open To its
niany patrons. Under the control of George
Thacher. than whom no man knows his business
better, IL must be 0e place for all desiring IA fine
drink. well mixed by Van or johnny MeSorley.
Webber, we'll known in your city, aud a fa-
vorite here has associated himself with Patton,
the sentlemanly lessee of the Eureka Hotel. and
can now be seen daily " smiling with his many
friends at the well-stoeked bar Of the hotel
The new Courthouse is being rapidly put in
shape for the reception Of its occupants, and
will make good temporary place IA which to
transact the business of the county but onr
County Fathers propose soon TO build an edihce
not ~ accessible To the rayages OF 1re.
DESTRUCTIVE Fmg.
Speaking Of Are reminds me that we had quite
close call for the new county capital the other
evening" The corral owned by Bishop Car
pcntcr. well known as former residents Of Ham
ilton. caught TN fire, and had il not been for the
exertions of our fre department would have
resulted in considerable loss Of property. Quite
an animated discussion has bt-n going on
through tie columns Of the SeHtiuet 10 who
deserves the most credit for having conquered
the hre-hend but, judge both equally
deserving Of credit, and neither should claim
more than their share. The nrm who the
losers have been particularly unfortunate since
settling in this town, this being the second time
within year they have been burned cut.
GENERAL TTEMs.
One of our pioneers, Mr.. Clark stone mason.
met with rather severe accident the other day,
byfalling and In Inring himsclf but it is said
he will not be long disabled on account Of them.
James Bigelow narrowly escaped violent
death. the other day. train a fail experienced
while engaged on the new hall. With the ex-
ception of some bruises, he will be all right again
soon.
We are gratihed to learn of the rapid recovery
of Mrs. T. J. Manpin fr,nn long and painful
illness. Her many friends here felt deep
interest In her recovery, and all join In eongrat-
nlstions.
Considerable talk is being made about your
depopulated district. and quite a number Of
men have gone thiiher In answer To u hand bill
sircnlatssl here asking for more men. II is gem
\ .fTelI dcser.l among those who ara not pur-
poseiy -1ntze1 Mat White Pine Is far from being
of renewed life in district 10 which we uf
Eureka indirectly indebted for our own
prosperity.
With the exception Of strong breeze, which
prevailed during the first part of the week. we
have been having delightful weather and the
lady portion of our community have enjoyed the
same hugely, making their appearance regularly
on our - boulesard much 10 the gratincation
Of their gentleman friends.
Business altogether IL improving. though still
the lubricating oil of trade-money-seemst to be
decidedly However. as the Richmond and
Phenix are both IN full blast, employing large
number of men, we are all more hopeful for the
future. The Consolidated will soon start mp, ii
is said, and this institution, really the back kbone
Of Eureka, will do more toward pronotinB the
interests OF the comfy than anything else in
the district. The respective companies, Rich
mond and Consolidated. are looking anxiously
forward to the termination of the impending
suit for the valuable ground now In dispute
between them, and on It's being finally disposed
Of There Is no doubt that the ground in oues.
tion Is the most valuable, both as to extent and
richness ever before found in the district and
thu parties getting indsputed title to II will be
richer by many thousands OF dollars or pounds.
both sides are marshaling their respective forces
and when the nght commences fur will begin
to fly, sure.
We notice new feature In Uncle Dan Nor
pan's saioon-that is, the introduction of an
eating stand which fills a large space hitherto
leftyasapt. Dan will always do his share OF
b,fsllsses anywhere and II friends are any critic
rion of success he certainly will make fortune,
as hope he may.
The news of the death of our little friend
Matte Van Alstine. which event occurred in
Michigan few days ago. has cast gloom over
her many friends who knew her here. she was
aperfect prodigy OF Intelligence, and had many
friends among all classes. All Will remember
the little toddling creature, and her precocious
ways Every one learned TO love her, and none
viii ever forget little Matte Van Alstine. May
the nosEars grow green over her grave, and she
he reInefabered among those loved ones who