Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-12-30

unity. On his devoted shoulders came
the horsewhip; faster and faster rained
the blows. In vain he implored,
begged, beseeched her to let up, but
his words proved only an incentive
to the vixen wife. Her imprecations
were fearful, but her strength at last
succumbed, and as she laid aside the
butt end of the cowhide carefully, she
arrayed herself in her Injecting har-
ness;" and, as she gently closed the
door, said: IL, if the baby cries,
you al borrow some syrup of Mrs.
H, next door,"
NEW YEAR PREsENTs.-Haskell &
Co. have just received a select assert
ment of real China and Bohemian
ware suitable for the holiday trade.
dinner sets, large size and in minia-
ture, and a host OF other appropriate
gifts. The goods have Just been IN
packed and are now ready for inspec-
ton. A call at their ~warerooins, on
South Main street, will convince all
that the selection oItraDks anything
aver before brought to Eureka. Go
and see for yourself.
. Down. BRAN Es!-The locomotive and
cars now run to Alpha, the Winter ter
minus OF the Narrow-Gauge road. AS
o as the hotel is finished and fur
nished, passengers will be able 10 OBJ
tain a good nights res. at this place
before boarding tie cars. When this
is arranged the stages will leave here
early in the evening and arrive at the
terminus at 8 O'Clock.
PREMIUMs--Frank Black, rroprie-
tor of the keno game in the Sazerac
saloon, has a number of premiums
offered to players at his game, which
will likely prove an inducement to
many TO chance a "splitter" in the
hope of obtaining one. For a five-ball
keno, 500 in gold coin is offered; six
ball, $50, and ST on in proportion to Il
ten-strise. Go and see for yourself.
PACKING CoAL.-A considerable
AMOUNT of charcoal is now being
brought TO the Richmond furnace by
pack mules. 4 string of forty or fifty
mules pack nearly the same amount
as the customary loads hauled by
wagons, while the transportation from
camp to furnance is attended with
rapidly during the present condition
OF the roads.
Observation-Disclosures Union Hall,
ut Ruby Hill, is to be dedicated this
evening. Hon. Fred. Cole is to deliver
the opening address, and other speak,
ers have also signified their intention
to he present. The Eureka Brass
Band Will be on hand to furaish the
music. The public generally is invited
to be present To witness the dedicatory
exercises.
OVERCoAT LosT.-The editor of this
paper has lost his overcod. 1t is of
heavy, black beaver cloth, with a
large cape. He probably lost it some
where in a fit OF absence of mind.
Whoever will return it to the SENrI-
MEL Office will receive the thanks OF
an orphan, and an invitation to take
Il drink at the hydrant.
CARRIAG Es.-Parties intending to be
present at the Miners Union Hall to-
morrow night, are notified that car
riages can he secured of Wm. Sweeney,
at the Dexter stables. Orders left At
this place will meet with prompt at
lention. and parties called tor at their
residence.
ATTENTION., RED CRossERs.--The
ladies and gentlemen belonging
to ~, Pod Crnes Iol.,,,;o~ p 20
quested to be present at Bigelow's
Hail to-day at Il O'Clock to assist in
decorating the hall. All who can
possibly be ON hand are expected to
be there.
DIED IN THE HospIrAL.-John Bir-
lent, n native of Holland, aged 81
years, died in the County Hospital
yesterday of mania a portH. The fu-
neral will take place AT O'Clock to-
day from the Hospital building. The
friends OF the deceased l. respect
fully requested to attend at that houg.
A NUIsANCE.-The practice Of pill
ing wood on the streets, ~obstructing
the roadway, screening the view from
a neighbours window, is resulting in
a general nuisance. If there is any
law preventing such a thing it should
he the duty OF some one 10 see that
it is enforced.
TRUSTEES APPoINTED.-County Su-
perintendent of Public instruction
Rev. S. =. Kelly has appointed the
following gentlemen to act as Trustees
for the new school district OF Ruby
Hill; Pat. Rossiter, ID. j. j. McLauSh-
lin and Chas. SchulZe.
SUPPERs-Miss Jesse McCrae, of the
Eureka Consolidated Boarding House,
and Mrs. Wan. Cavanaugh will pro-
vide supper for those attending the
Miners Union ball tomorrow night.
SEVEN prisoners are row confined
in the County Jail. Friend Coffin has
been re-e'ected Chaplain of the insiitu-
ton, and holds service on Sundays.
ToYs.-SchwGmb has Il few more
toys lett which are being disposed d
at cost price.