Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-09-01
THE FIRE AT TCSCAROnA.
A Mistake About II ~ Prize
Works BainS Destroyed.

We are truly glad to learn that Tusca-
rora has not lost the chief means OF sup
port. The Grand Prize hosting works
were not burned the other day, as reported.
Regarding the fire, the 1fmes-R erietr has
the following
About quarter past 2 o'clock yesterday
morning cur towns-people were aroused
from their slumbers by al alarm OF fire.
sounded by the Grand Prize whistle, and
in q few moments nearly the entire popu-
lation of the place was ON the streets. The
bright light reflected from the sky over the
little ridge northeast Of the town Indicated
that the fire was in the vicinity of the
Grand Prize mill and hosting works,
which at first were supposed to be burning.
Fortunately, however, for the general wei
fare of tae district, this proved to be a
mistake. The fire originated in the rear
portion Of the residence OF Samuel Stark,
engineer OF the Grand Prize, and in a few
moments the entire building was envelopcd
in flames. Mrs. Stark and her little sister,
who were sleepiag in the house, had barely
time to escape in their night clothes.
Nothing in the building, not even the
smallest article OF wearing apparel, was
saved. The fire quickly communicated
W tllG Il III 20 iOtFt - WV bhVAN OO't-A
structure, IS by 10 feet. which in Il few mo-
ments was also q sheet OF flame. From this
establishment some bedding and a small
amount Of furniture was saved. A Chinese
laundry adjoining the Phillips House on
the north, and John Matthews saloon on
the south, were also quickly on fire, and,
almost as soon as the Others, burned to the
ground. Fortunately there was scarcely a
breath of air stirring, or the destruction OF
property would have been far greater. As
it was it required almost superluman efforts
upon the part Of the citizens of Linkton
and Tascarora to prevent the flames from
crossing the street to HoSle's saloon and
Steve Henley's residence, both OF which
were several times on fire. The Grand
Prize Hotel, a large wooden building, sit
uated about a hundred feet westerly from
Matthews saloon, was also threatened, and
was probably saved by the liberal use OF
wet blankets suspended over its front. The
water from the Grand Prize tank rendered
efficient service, probably a~vertins the de-
struction of several buildings, and perhaps
saving the mill itself. BY the most fortu-
nate accident in the world the engine at the
mill had that evening been steamed up to
see If 1t was IN order, preparatory to tue
starting up OF the stamps on the first by
the Independence Company. The engine
was used to force the water through the hose
which, without that power, would have
been practically useless, as the pressure
from the tank was not sufficient to throw
u stream upon the endangered buildings.
Mr.. Stark, the m of the hous where
the fire originated, was absent at the tim
in Cornucopia. Mrs. Stark says she was
awakened by the smoke. and found the en-
tire rear portion Of the building in flames,
the origin of which she can form no idea.
Mr.. Stark, a few days ago, chastised a Chi
naman for stealing wood, and it is thought
by some that he was the incendiary. The
losses, as near as we can ascertain them,
are as follows: Joseph Phillips, Phillips
House and furniture, 81, 600. no insurance;
Samnel Stark. house and furniture, $1,000,
insured for $3.50; John Matthews, saloon
and fixtures, 81 1000, insured for $500;
China wash house, $500. The buildings of
l.. |. Hogle and S. NJ. Henley are perhaps
injured to the amount of $50.