Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

~ravine, through which the sewerage
and drainage passes, was torn and
widened by the force of the water and
new channels made, and the earth
against the foundation of the Pioneer
Mill was completely washed away to
the bed rock.
The Rcreite gives a list of losses
about the same as tclegraphed to the
SENTINNL. We are glad to learn that
the RereiHe Office was only damaged
to the tune of $500, instead of 5000,
the wires reported it.
RACES At PIOCHE. - The Eastern
Nevada Jockey Club, of Phoebe, Neva-
da, advertises Il three-days' meeting
their course, to take place Octo-
Der Sth, 9th and 10th. They offer the
largest purses ever given in Nevada,
free to all known horses in the State;
fee, 20 per cent. Following is
the schedule of racing: First day,
running race, best three in five, purse
81 900. go as you please. TrOtting
purse $3.50, three in five. Second day,
running race, citizens purse of $500.
to ali known horses in the county,
three in five; also running race,
single dash, half-milc, free to
all except Stoncwall Jackson and
Walking John. Third day running
race for a purse of $3.50, two-mile
heats, best three in five, free to all
horses in Nevada and Utah from date;
also, trotting purse of 500, single dash
40 yards, free to all and to carry 80
pounds or upwards. All the above
running races to he governed by the
rules of the State Agricultural Society
of California. TrotliIig under the Ma
tiOnal Trotting Turf rules. Entries to
close September II. 1874. Fees to be
paid upon entry. \ cordial invitation
is extended to all the horse men of
Nevada to coine and try the mettle of
Steeds, and they will cndeavor to
give them Il handsome reception, and
beat them too, if it is possible.
THE PlCNIC.-Wcathcr permitting,
the picnic Of st. James Sabbath School
will come off tomorrow, at the grove
near Laurcns' ranch. six miles north
of town. The children are requested
to meet at the church at half past sew
en- o'clock, instead of All hour earlier.
as previously announced. Parents of
scholars are expected to provide them
with lunch.
PERsoNALS.-W. B. lIarrub LEFT last
night for a short visit to San Fran
cisco.........F. W. Clu:e was also a pas
on the stage for the same desti- |
na:ion..-."..Rev. J.J. llynes depart
for Palisade last cvcning......Rev.
j.. McLain, of the Presbyterian
Church. is on Il visit to Carson.........
Postmaster Stone, of Elko, is in town.
MAsoNIC.-We are requested to call
the attention of the Masonic Fratcrni-
ty to the fact that on tomorrow even
ing at s o'clock, the stated commune
cation of Eureka Lodge. No. l6, will
take place, and that every Master Ma
son in good standing is earnestly re-
quested TO be present.
MISUNDERSTANDING Whitaker held
Il reception last evening at ST. James
Rectory, and was called upon by many
of his numerous friends. The even
ing was passed pleasantly. A bOunti-
tul rera>t WAS spread by the ladies of
the parish. and all seemed to enjoy the
social gathering.
REWARD FOL DUTCH GEoRG Dep
uty Sheriff +. J. Travis, OF Lincoln
county, offers q reward of $50 for the
Of George Lambert. alias
Dutch George, who escaped from the
Phoebe .jai! on the night of Monday
At last accounts the officers in
had no struck his trail.
X. \. L. B.-Sir knights are notified
that II special meeting of their order
will be held this evening. n full at
tendance is earnestly requested as bus
mess Of importance will he transacted.
The new regalia has arrived from ST.
and will be given out at the
meeting.
Work COMMENCED. -Ground was
broken Yesterday for the new ditch to
of Batcman. The working force is to
increased to-day. and the ditch
completed its full length, 900 feet, as
70 as possible.
sl-AbF In - "a i-iNo Std-ts NiiIlth |
Van Dreillen, proprietor, will leave
for EikO on the odd days of
present month; returning, will
leave Elko on the even days. Next
the order will be reversed.
THE NERDICr.-Thc jury in the ease
Of Douglas vs.. Pritchard returned y
verdict at Il late hour last night in IA
vor OF defendant, the jury standing
nine to three.
NOT NEEDEp.-in answer to a tele-
gram, sen yenterday to Austin by :.
b. Wynan. we learn that no de>titu-
ton was occasioned by the late deluye
at that place and nc relief is required.
X. or PA number Of citizens in
i'll forming a knights of
rythias lodge have made application
for Il charter to the headquarters of The
i'll sal Francisco.
For SALE.-The dwelling house sit
uatcd OF South Spring street and adj
vertiSed for sale by 5. AShim. is u very
desirable property. An examination
Of the premises is solicited.
BULLION SHIPMENT. Since our
last report the following bullion
has been made: The Rich
mond Company, 10000 pounds, by
Pritchard's lineto Pali>ade.
No BVSINESS.-NOc criminal business
was transacted at the Police Court yes
terdav. The town has been UNUSUAL
ly quiet for a day or so; even the
1" vels." being on their good behavior.