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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
A Green EOOf.PaI.

A few days ago S. w. Buckham,
rancher residing few miles below the
Willows, brought to this place a load
of produce. and after disposing of it
started for home. Just before arriving
at the Willows, he was met by a man
carrying double barreled shot gun,
who demanded him to stop and deliver
up whatever he might have about his
person that was valuable. Buckham
concluded from the mans actions that
he was a nCvice in the business, but
fumbled away in the bottom of his
wagon as though he was hunting up
the valuables, instead of which, he
grabbed an ak handle and sprang from
the wagon, and at the first blow
knocked the man down. and continued
to beat him until the poor fellow
begged for mercy. Buckham then got
in his wagon and started for home,
leaving the toot-pad to take care OF
himself.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
chances Bad,

We yesterday received letter from
a Comstock miner asking US regard
ing the opportunities for getting en-
ployment here. We have concluded
to answer his question in this public
manner for the benefit of others be-
sides himself. But one reply can be
given, namely: that the labor market
of this district already is overstocked.
There are more good miners here now
than can find employment, and there
is no likelihood of an increased de-
mand for men during the winter
months. Our advice to our Comst0ck
correspondent, and to all similarly sit
uated, is to stay away from Eureka for
the present,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Philjpp Deidesh eimer's Bank
rUDtcy.

Philip Deidesheimer, Superintend-
ent of the Hale & Norcross mine, says
the Virginia Chronicle of yesterday, has
filed his petition in bankruptcy before
Register Strother. His failure is
caused by losses in stocks. Following
is list of his creditors: Alyinza Hay
ward. $500 400; Thos. B. Fawcett, S65,.
600; Mark StrouSe. Sl6,500; John Slime
Il Co, $1,000; Coll Dpans and JACOB
McKentv, $500; J. w. Brown. S975;
+. Cahil & Co., SLIGO; II. Richards,
5000; Henry X. Mitchell, 1000; J.
Greenebaum, $1,000; A. Mcdowell,
81 600; - Crooks, Sl,700; - Campbell.
S23,725; j. De Fremery, Sl0,66i; c.
Stallemsn, $500; P. Frankel, $500; -
Olsen, $1,000; J. &. Wrisht, $3.50; w.
3. De Fremery, Sl,406; total, 1854 $50.
With the exception of Mark, StrOuse,
of this city, Hank Mitchell, of Eureka
and - Crooks, of New York. all the
creditors are Of San Francisco. There
are no assets.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Pancake Coal.

NIKE Walsh yesterday brought to
Als office some fine specimens of Pan
''Ae coal. One large piece placed in
suI W ONCE stove, Burned equally as we'll
osa, ~'ne best article of Rocky Mountain
wal, Mr.. Walsh has been interested
u u. fancake coal mine for some time.
S"m AZ ana his associates have put shaft
S,nn IN so feet, from which drift 80 feet
,ain s eheth has been run into the noun
Svo. a. The vein in places will average
M,t et TWO feet in thickness. The mine
n 'uese 'h parties is situated on this side
n,o 'ne mountain from the Mitchell
diSSFrly. 1t certainly affords spien-
ona.i prospect. demonstrating beyond
t1iIssloh is" that the Pancake coal bed Is
"'sast extensive.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.

NyEMBER TERM, lS77-HoN. F.w. COLE
PRESIDING.
Court met yesterday morning, and
Oansacted the following business:
H,Schafer VS.. Gilmer & Salisbury
V0idered, That motion for a new trial
aslein be denied, to which order de-
sndants excepted. Twenty days stay
a execution was granted to give de-
'ndants time for appeal.
a, NJ. Cohen VS.. Eureka and Pal
Sde Railroad Company - Ordered,
mat demurrer herein be overruled to
'nlch defendants excepted. Defend
'lls were given ten days to answer.
George A. Sayere ct al. VS.. Hoosac
Tnsoldated Mining Company-Or-
uefed that demurrer herein he sus
Alned, and that Samuel GOldStone be
alade party defendant herein; also,
aI plaintiffs have this day in which
(" hle amended complaint here
~, and that defendants have ten days
"sr this day to file answer.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Supreme Court Decisions.

State VS.. All Nook has again been
before the Supreme Court on petit
ton for rehearing and the judgment
affirmed. All Nook was convicted at
Eureka of murder in the second de-
gree and sentenced to the State Prison
for eighteen years. The Court was
divided i'll opinion-Hawley dissent
ing.
Ryan. Bennett and Fisher, convicted
of burglary in Humboldt county, and
sentenced to the State Prison, have
been released from durance by de-
cision of the Supreme Court declaring
the act done by them not burglary.
They broke into a tool house OF the G.
p. K. II. and took theretron "a hand
car and took a ride on it a dozen miles
away. There being no i6ent to steal
the car, the crime of burglary did not
pXiSt
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
FLUE DIST.

| The strike in the Hamburg continues
to improve.
The District Court adjourned yester.
day until Monday.
Yesterday was the coolest day of the
season.
DR.: Bishop has been under the
weather for day or two.
The flow of water still continues in
Jackson mine.
Don't forget the "Kaub" meeting
this afternoon.
The town was thronged with the
boys from the Hill last night.
Six civil snits were commenced YES
terday in the Justices Court against
one individual.
Grand Prize West levies an assess
ment OF ten cents per share, delinquent
December l4th.
Mr.. GaIen, of Secret Canyon, was in
Town yesterday. He reports matters
quiet beyond the Summit.
Ruhe Egleston's teams are kept pref
ty busy these days delivering freight
for our business men.
The rattle for the race-horse Red
Jacket will take place at Bigeow's
Hall, at 8 O'Clock on Monday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Fitch, the new pastor for
the Methodist Church, will arrive here
on Tuesday.
An interest of 200 feet in Prospect
Mountain location changed hands yes
terdav at 81 per foot. Alec Mckenzie
was the purchaser.
There is some talk among the bows
OF organizing a debating society for
Amusement and improvement during
the long winter nights.
Sheriff Sias will sell splendid piano
on Thursday next. ANY person wish
ing to purchase first-class piano will
find this rare chance
Taxpayers should bear in mind that
Tomorrow is positively the last dav
for paying State and county taxes,
without the ten per cent. being added.
Several parties have returned from
Tuscarora the past week. They -ener-
ally speak we'll of the camp, but most
of them prefer to pass the winter in a
milder climate.
Three hundred men stood watching
a poker game in Main street saloon
Yesterday and last night until go of
the number died of starvation. They
will he buried under the auspices of
the lntirmary to day.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev S. NJ.
,Others, pastor. Services att O'Clock
IN.
Sunday school meets at 1890 o'clock.
sthe church.
CATHOLIC CHURCH. - Rev. Father
LOnteverde, pastor. Mass at II A. NJ.
Vespers at Z P. NJ. Mass on Ruby
Hill at 9 A. NJ.
ST. JAMES CHURCH.-Services will
\ held at st. James Church. at IL
Flock A. NJ, and "Children's Church"
! $50 O'Clock p. M.-Rev. G. b. Craw-
&si, Rector.
Sunday school will be held in the
Hlrch at 2 O'Clock p. NJ.
8ETHoDIsT CHURCH.-Preaching in
morning at 1880 o'clock by Rev.
9, Johns.
anday school at 2 o'clock P. NJ.
RUBY HILL SERvIcE.-Preaching in
&lers' Union Hall at 1880 p. NJ.
FIRE will be funeral service
3sached for VIM. Keinpthorn, by
zN,J. II. DeLamatyr.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
xeen the Key Outside.

Superintendent Bliss was sick last
night, and no one seemed to under
stand how to turn on the water from
the fire tank. 1t was some time also
before the key could be found. Con
fusion and delav necessarily resulted:
It is suggested that a public key should
be procured aud kept on the outside at
Sweeney's stable. The tiremen must
remember also that new plug has re-
Gently been established near Ruoe
Evleston's.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
DissOcated shoulder.

Johnathan Thomas, or Thomp-
son, from one of the valleys TO the
southwark, had one of his shoulders
dislocated yesterday by being pulled
from his horse by another which he
was leading. The animal in the rear
became frightened at passing team.
and makinga sudden break for liberty,
ierked the rider from his saddle, with
the result above stated. The &C
cident occurred near the Roslin furnace.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18

BEST IN 1OWN.-It is a fact, and all
should know, that the Miners and NJ Mechanics'
Trade Depot make a speciality of Imported
Havana Cigars. There you can find constantly
on hand the following celebrated brands
Punch Reina Victoria.
Conc 9ptiones Reina Victoria.
Matilda Nobleza
Carolina Rena Victoria.
Espanola keina Victoria.
CaTmeGcitos.
Flor d. Cuba.
Book X Co.
Golden Eagle.
Para Toda
Azcano.
Pumaringas
Autequedad Operas.
Ddlla Cebchas.
Figaro.
Alma Reina Victoria.
High Lite Reina Victoria.
Mat Ida Reina Victoria.
Henr, Clay.
Ameri an Flag.
Cabal Cabal.
Loudres de Corte.
Santiago de Corte.
Santiago Coquetas.
Rosa Conchas.
Deisgnlo.
Boquet Especials.
AlbumaS.
Flora de Mayo.
Lord Nelson.
Cabana.
THE MIN Frs AND MECHANICS'T TRADE
DEPOT wish it distinctly understood that hey
i'm port all the bove brands of Havana cigars
from the aviest direct importers in Amer
New Iorh; Park " Iilford, of New York.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Coin. Fellow.

Tim Shine and Johnny Flynn, two
of Treasure HIPS successful miners,
arrived on last nights stage from
Hamilton. en- route for San Francisco.
The boys have big mine on Treasure
Hill, which has during the past season
Welded them numerous scads. They
will spend day or two among their
friends in Eureka before proceeding
on their journey.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
The Black Hills.

Frank Cleveland yesterday received
a letter from Bob Stuart, in the Black
Hills. Bob says the general prospects
of that country have improved some-
what of late. The letter also con-
tanned the gratifying intelligence for
Frank that his brother recently sold
mining claim for $4,000.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
New PnmNs.

The four new pumps, to be used IN
the X K mine, arrived yesterday, and
will be placed in position during the
week. when pumping will be com
menced. Superintendent Arlington
hopes, with the new facilities. to soon
free the mine and get to work on the
700 foot level, where there is large
body of gh-grade ore.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
More Railroad.

Workmen are now employed IN
grading for switch from the main
Ruby Hill line to the Eureka Consoli-
dated Works. When finished, TINS
will be great Improvement on the
old style of hauling the bullion away
with teams.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Generally Short.

The farmers in the valleys of this
section of the State. generally report
crops little below the average, except
bay, which is better than usual, if any
difference. Prices, however, are better
than last year, which about equalizes
the profits of the two seasons.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Prepariu- for Winter.

The Metamoras Company are erect
ing an extensive coal bin at their
works, preparatory to the coming in
clement weather. The Eureka and
Palisade Railroad Company have just
finished switch from their main line
to Ruby Hill, connecting with the Met
amoras Works, which will be OF great
to the latter company.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
New INCORPORATION.

The West Gate Mining Company
was incorporated in Virginia City on
the 18th instant, with a capital of &c..
100000, to operate in West Gate Min
ing District, Churchill county. The
trustees are Frank Wheeler, Augustus
Ash, FL. M. Yerrington, r. F. Pixley
and j. w. Haynie.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Looking After Timber.

John Tore and Surveyor Edwards
have lately returned from looking af.
ter some land matters in the neighbor-
hood of Alpha. We are informed that
it is Mr.. Torres intention TO engage ex-
tensively in the coal business the com.
ing season,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
A visitor.

S. T. Gage, of Oakland, was among
the arrivals by last nights train from
the West. He is en- route for Salt
Lake, and merely switched off at Pal
isade to take look at our narrow
pauge road and see our town. He Will
spend a day or two on the Base
Range.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18

The Rector of St. James will begin
his monthly services for children this
evening at the usual hour of service.
Short addresses will be delivered and
familiar HYMNS will be sung by the
children of the school. The collection
will be on behalf of the Sunday
School.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Good Idea.

the Elko Independent advocates an
Agricultural Society for Elko. Now,
this is good idea. Get up your fair
and race-, and Eureka will move down
on you in force.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Too Expensive.

'eooserve that some of the business
..s' uses are changing back from gas to
b ha. Oa. The cause assigned for this
1s' tne latter is much cheaper.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Sam Curtis on the Comstock.

Sam Il. Curtis, ex.Superintenden of
the Ophir mine, has returned to the
Comstock. He was met at the depot
by large number of his former EN-.
ployes.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Off for the East.

W. s. Beard departed this morning
for the East. He goes to New York,
and expects to be absent about one
month. We wish him a pleasant trip.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
English.

Morris H. Joseph, of the Golden Rule
Store" is the only man in Eastern Nevada
who can show the CustOnl.hOuseV VOuch-
ers. as a regular importer OF English razors
and pocket cutlery, assertions to the contrary
Notwithstanding. no
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
UudeIiyerea Message.

There is an undelivered message at
the Western Union Telegraph Office
for John Williams of fDuekwater.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18

The display of elegant ,ewelfy at
Straus' is immense. Now is good
time to make selections for the holl-
days.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Attractions.

The rush of ladies to Mrs. Parker's
millinery establishment still continues.
There must be something very attrac-
tive there to see.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
The Latest.

Hats. in every shade and variety, at grent-
" reduced rates, to make room for the styles
of 1873, Of which large stock is nov in tram
sit from the East. can be found for the next
ten days at the GOLDEN RULE STORE.
one door south of Paxton y Co.'S Bank. no
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
RUBY HILL school,. RHpopr.

Foilowing is the monthly report Of
'ne Ruby Hill public school for the
month ending November l6, 1877:
Number of school davs. 1sA
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
Card Of Thanks.

A card of thanks from Richmond
Hose Company to numerous institu-
tions and citizens will be found under
the head of "New To-day. Read 1t.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
THE GOLDEN RULE.

He does unto others as he would that 9TH
ers should do unto him.
n3 JOE, OF THE GOLDEN RULE.
ONE price, and fair dealing, at the GOLD
EN- RULE STORE. n3
EVERYBODY treated we'll at the GOLDEN
RULE STORE. p3
EVERYTHING guaranteed as sold, at the
GOLDEN RULE STORE. Ms
No trouble to show goods at the GOLDEN
RULE STORE. n3
EVERY ore treated as we'll as the other, at
the GOLDEN RULE STORE. n3
lF you wish man harm, tell him to go to
Hedes. If you would befriend him, tell him
to go to the GOLDEN RULE. n3
SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, STA
TIONERY, Inks and Writing Implements,
Purses, Money bags, etc, etc, etc, at the
EAGLE DRUG STORE. Look for the
Golden Eagle. NJ
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
STOCK REPORT.

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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
stationery.

Legal cap, foolscap, bill cap. tracing
cloth, drawing pins, LAWYERS tape, letter pa
per, note paper, and a full line of stationery
at san Francisco prices, at the GOLDEN
RULE STORE. n3
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
CIVIL ENGINEER.

NJ WESCOATT. CIVIL ENGINEER
N. and United States Deputy Mineral
Surveyor, Eureka. Nevada. will, attend
promptly to all business entrusted to his
care. Office in Ciark's building, up stairs,
corner of Main and Clark streets.
Eureka, October ., 1877. o3-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18
sAeep Warm.

Woolea Gurnsey knit jackets, at the GOLD
EN- RULE STORE. ms
GOsneIIs
English cherry tooth-paste, at the GOLDEN
RULE STORE. nS
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-11-18

We call the particular attention
Of the Ladies' OF Eureka and vicin1.
ty to our large ana extensive n.
sOrtment Of the latest fashions or
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-12-20
Touching Generosity.

Moral force is never lost. A good
deed may seem to have been wrought In
vain, AID to have fallen ont of memory,
but it has left an impress upon some
human soul, and that impress will give
vitality to generous motive, and that
motive will lead to another coed deed.
For instance: A Boston gentleman re-
Gently turned to poor shop-girl, who
handed him a roll of greenbaeks amount
ing to $500, that had slipped out Of his
pocket, and impulsively offered her 20
cents as a reward for her honesty. HIS
generosity was the theme of thoughtful
paragraph ID a newspaper, and that
seemed to be the end of 1t. The world
seemed to have forgotten him and his
20 cents. But virtue had not gone for
nothing. A man in Gardiner, Me-, had
read the thoughtful paragraph, and when
he, L turn, lost in the street pocket
book containing 81, 500, and an humble
neighDor found it and returned it to him
he knew just what to do. He took from
that pocket-book dollar bill and gave
it to that poor but honest son of toll.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-12-20
THE THREE KINGS.
BIZ HENRY W. LoNGTELLow,

Three Kings riding from far away,
Melchoir and 6aspar and BaltaZar;
Three Wise out of the East were they
And they travelled by night and they slept by day,
For their guide was a beautiful, wonderful star.
The star was so beautiful, large and clear,
That all the other stars of the sky
Became white mist in the atmosphere,
And the wise men knew that the coming was near
Of the Prince foretoid in the prophecy.
Three caskeis they bore on their saddle.bows,
Three caskets of gold with golden keys,
Their robes were of crimson silk, with rows
Of bells and pomegranates and furbelows,
Their turbans like blossoming almond-trees.
And SO the three Kings rode into the West,
Through the dusk of night over hills and dells,
And sometimes they nodded with beard on breast
And sometimes talked, as they paused to rest,
With the people they met at the way-side wells.
Of the Child that is born" said Baltasar,
:" Good People, pray yot, tell US the news,
For We in the East have seen His star,
And have ridden fast, and have ridden far,
To find and worship the King of the jews"
We know of no King but Herod the Greatl"
They thought the wise men were men insane,
AS they spurred their horses across the plain
Like riders in haste who cannot wait.
And when they came to Jerusalem,
Herod the Great, who had heard this thing,
Sent for the wise men and questioned them;
And said " Go down into Bethlehem,
And bring me tidings of this new King"
So they rode away; and the star stood still,
The only one in the gray of morn
Yes it stopped, it stood still of its free will
Right over Bethlehem on the hill,
The city of David where Christ was born.
And the three Kings rode through the gate and the
guard,
Through the silent street. till their horses turned
And neighed as they entered the great inn-y.r5;
But the windows were closed, and the doors were
barred,
And only a light in the stable burned
And Graded there in the scented hay,
In the air made sweet by the breath of kline,
The little Child in the manger lay
The Child that would be King one day
Of kingdom not human but divine.
His mother, Mary of Nazareth,
Sat watching beside His place of rest,
Watching the even how of His breath,
For the JOY of life and the terror of death
Were mingled together in her breast.
They laid their offerings at His feet;
The gold was their tribute to King;
The frankincense, with its odor sweet
Was for the priest, the Paraclete,
The myrrh for the body's burying.
And the mother wondered and bowed her head,
And sat as still as statue of stone;
Her heart was troubled, yet comforted,
Remembering what the angel had said
Of an endless reign and of David's throne.
Then the Kings rode out of the city gate,
With the clatter of hoofs ir proud array;
But they went not back to Herod the Great
For they knew his malice and feared his hate
And returned to their homes by another way
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