Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-03-22

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establish II set of laws for the vovnrn-
mcnt of the district. The cann will
be one of the livlicst in the State dur-
ing The coming season. and work will
be afforded to scores of men who are
now unable to obtain employment,
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IHE NECKrIE SOCIAL.-The first of
April-All Fools Day-has been So,
as the time for the nccktie ball of the
Good Tcmplars to take place. a more
appropriate day could not have been
selected, as the modas opcrunoH of the
affair will cause many t. he badly
fooled in the choice of partners. The
ball will he an invitation one so AS to
prevent n presence of those whose
company is not desirable. All the
ladies attending the ball are required
to furnish a necktie of the same ma
tcrial as some portion of their wearing
apparel. These neckties must be Sc
cured in an envelor and placed i'm a
box or other receptacle at the door.
The gentlemen, though bringing part
ncrS to the hall. are required To draw
an cnvclop from the box, and the lady
attlreG III Il dress, apron or other Dor
ton of apparel that corresponds with
the necktie that the gentleman pre-
SCENTS to her is to be his partner during
the evening. Great amusement will
be afforded as the different parties
find their partners to be the opposite
to their wishes and expectations. The
Il flowers Will lave Il poor show to
obtain a partner,a as the rule permitting
only Those who bring ladies to draw
tor Il partner will be strictly enforced.
Ihe Good Templars have been fortu-
nate III giving to the public the best
balls: and in the coming one they will
exert themselves to make the aflairthe
p~leaSantest and most enjoyable one of
the season.
DITCHED.-An accident occurred to
the team of S. -\shim yesterday, in
which II of the horses narrowly es-
capped drowning. In crossing the
liateman street bridge, " the water
ditch. the driver, intaking a short turn,
caused II of the animals to fall into
the ditch. The swiftly running water
submerged its head, and but for the
prompt assistance OF some citizens.
who witnessed heaccident, would have
doubtless been drowned. Fortunate
ly the harness broke and saved the
wagon and remaining animal from be-
ing dragged into the stream. No in
jury WAS sustained by the horse, savea
good soaking.
THE CRoSSwALhS. = The superin-
tendent OF streets is still engaged hav-
ing crosswalks constructed oven the
different thoroughfarcs. Quite IL guam
tity of bullion is mixed up in the Stag,
but Il few hundred pounds OF silver
Strewed over the walks hardly attracts
passing notice. some fine specimens
of Smelted ore. thickly interSpcrSed
with the bullion, We're picked up yes
terdaN by curiosity seekers. The walks
afford Il fine accommodation i'll cross
ing the muddy streets, and are Il much
needed Improvement.
Horse OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are
being made to have a grand running
race, open to all horses in the State.
The first purse will be $500. the second
$500, and the third 500. Tie race will
be run in mile heats, the best
three in five winning first money.
Considerable interest is already mani
tested in regard to the event. which
will take place Or time during the
coming month.
\ FINE PICrUEE.-During Il recent
visit TO san Francisco Mrs. VIM. Van
.\lstine procured an exquisite picture
of her little daughter Matte, who died
in the Eastern States some time since.
For lite-like expression and artistic
workmanship it is the finest specimen
of work we have witnessed for Il long
time. The picture will be II cherished
mcmento to the parents.
ANNUAL MEErING.-The regular an
nual meeting of the PheniN Mining
Company will be held at the Office of
the company. ll9 California street. san
Francisco, on Monday. the sixth day
of April. at | O'Clock, for the election
of Il Board of Trustees. and other bust
ness. Transfer books will be closed
on the second day of April, until after
the meeting.
BHooMS.-''.A new broom sweeps
clean" but Il Standish patent broom
outla>tS any other make, and are al
ways scrviccahlc. They will be found
superior to all others now i'll use.
Call and examine them at w. IL. STOW
ellis drug store, the only place they
can be obtained.
\ MISS. sam. Bell and Louis
Yerk had IL misunderstanding last
night, in the club-room of il Main
street saloon. \ pistol was accident
ally DISCHARGED. the ball going through
the floor. The parties We're separated
before doing amy injury TO each other.
Poll TAX. by notice of County
Assessor Wallace, in another column.
it will be seen that the poll tax for 1874
is now due. All corporations or indi-
viduals are held responsible for the
poll tax of persons in their employ.
Observation-Disclosures of Eurekaand
vicini v were yesterday favored with