Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-03-26
OFFICER FIFIELD,-ThiS ycn,lon,,,

iiiIS gentleman
has called OF us with reference to an
item which appeared in Yesterday,
SENTINEL. The item alleged that FL.
field had, in an alteration, struck a
man over the head with a heavy
mahogany cane, inilicting a fright
full wound. The truth of this is
not denied: but he SAYS in iustifica-
ton of his conduct that the man re-
sisted him while he was attempting to
make an arrest. Fiiield was an officer
under the late Town Government and
still holds Il commission as Deputy
Sheriff; and is now serving as a nigh,
Waterman with full power to make
arrests. This is his version of
the affair, and we give him the
benefit of a hearing. In the mean
time, however, we desire to saw that it
is q rare case where an officer is iusti-
fled i'll using Il bludgcon On a man ar-
cuSed of Il trivial otlense. Officers are
selected to preserve the peace, no to
break it.
GooD TEMPLAR>.-The members Of
Reclamation Lodge, No. 20, of the or
der of Good Templars of this place, is
in IL nos tlourishing condition, the
list Of active members reaching nearly
to- II hundred. They hold their
meetings every Tuesday evening, and
after the transaction of business incl
lent to the order, the evening is spent
i'll Il pleasant manne Rotations.
singing, and other exercises per-
tanning to the good of the order being
given. The members of the lodge COM
prise many of our well-known citizens,
both young and old. Attached to the
lodge is Il society called the TemplarS'
Club, who has the management of all
the parties and SOcialS given under the
auspices Of the order. and which have
been SO popular during the past Viii
ter. The next social. the necktie party,
takes place On Wednesday evening,
April Sth, and promises to even sur
pass those already given by the club.
DEAD.-It is with regret wcannouncC
the death of the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas J. Tennan., who died
Yesterday morning at about 10 o'clock.
Our Synlpathics are extended to the
hereaved parents in the loss of their
infant child. She was nearly eight
months old; just arriving at the aye
to become most endearing toamother's
heart, and then
Passed away to the spirit land
Where endless JOY and peace doth reign.
And Jesus waits. with outstrotched hands,
Te claim has little ones again.
In cIRCCLATION.-A petition was in
circulation Yesterday for subscription
for the purse to be offered in the forth
coming horse race, at the Willows
Race Course. Quite Il number of sub
Scriber> were obtained, the list being
headed by a contribution Of 800. The
race promises to I've a success, and is
attracting considerable attention among
the horse sharpS." 1t will take lace
some time in May neXt, and owners
of several fast horses have Signitied
heir intention of entering them to COM
pete for the purse.
FEATS OF STREHGTL.-A large num-
Der athletes were engaged yesterday at
ternoon, at the junction of Buel and
Clark streets, in displaying their adroit-
ness in executing all manner of mus
Gle straining, movements, pitching
qnoits, and jumping. The exercises,
when not carried to excess, are health
fnl ones bur some OF the movements
appeared rather f~ool-hardy, and liable
to result in serious injury to the par
ties exhibiting their deXterity.
THANKS.-Mr. NI1chcis, the popular
news man, will receive IN thanks for
a tull supply of late periodicals and
magazines. The Famiiy Story Paper
is rapidly gaining favor with the peo-
Pile. and though hut Il new paper, is
rapidly gaining in circulate on. Back
numbers can always be had by calling
on the above gentlemen. \ most Sc
lect assortment of general reading
matter can always be found at his
stand on Main street.
ArPEARING.-The green grass has al
ready commenced to appear on the
south side of the Diamond range, COW
eriny portions of the hills with IL soft,
y~rlvct-like mantle, Sone of the patches
being cn'ircled with the sparkling
white snow. and presenting Il striking
contrast. The latter is rapidly di>ap-
pearing underline influence ofthe warm
sun. and soon 1.-The green grass will
grow all round"
Observation-Disclosures the snow is
rapidly disappearing i'll this vicinity,
the road from Elko here in some
places is still covered with sufficient
snow to insure sleighing for the neXt
ten days. The SNOW line begins
shortly after leaving Elko, and on
tinucS for about forty miles.
FIXING U'P.-Cobb 4 Paine, of the
Eureka Restaurant. are fixing up III