Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-05-12


Mrs. w. +. Smith departed for Sac
ramento, CAL, this morning, on a visit
to her relatives at that place.
The force at the Eureka foundry are
busy turning out mining castings and
railroad work.
The hosting machinery to be used
at the Albion shaft will be received in
a few days.
Things look blue for the Gerrish
smelter, and the chances are very
much in favor of a failure.
The value of the crude bullion that
was shipped yesterday to Palisade vas
SIC, $500.
Twelve carloads of crude bullion
and refined lead were shipped 30 Pal
isade yesterday morning.
The usual Saturday evening crowd
thrOnged the streets last night. The
town looked very lively.
Ball playing is the reigning muse
ment at present. Some of the players
show great proficiency in the sport.
The water flow in the X X Consoli-
dated mine is still very strong. No
operations are being carried on below
the sixth level.
John Anderson, while driving stock
near Duckwater, was thrown from his
horse and sustained a fracture of The
right leg.
notwithstanding the amount of coin
distributed in Eureka during the paw
days, business men universally COM
plain of dull times.
Anxious Inquirer" is informed
that the Lennon Mil and Mining Co.
did not declare a dividend last month.
Application for a patent to the All
Alone mine, T~uscarora, was flied in
the U. $. Land Registers Office last
evening.
A party of mighty hunters leave for
Diamond Valley to morrow, where
they expect a days pleasant sport
among the young rabbits.
The half-mile track at the mouth of
Secret Canyon has been completed, aud
some grand sport will be inaugurated
in a short time.
Target shooting and glass ball prac-
tice viii SOC engage the attention of
our crack shots. Several contests are
on foot, and good sport may be antici-
pated.
In the neighborhood Of $500, 900
were disbursed by the different min
ing and incorporated companies during
the last week for labor, coal and sup
plies.
A large delegation of citizens will
welcomethe arrival of Forepaugh's out
fit at the depot this evening. What a
wonderful attraction there is to see a
circus?
When a man tells YOU that circuses
have no attraction for him, you need
not tell him that he lies, but there will
be no harm in thinking so, for it is a
two to one betthat he does.
The Hamburg is looming mp into
one of the big mines of the district.
The ore Developments are immense,
aud are improving as exploration is
carried forward.
Mr.. J. Smith has added to his livery
outfit a neat prospecting wagon. just
the thing for a trip into the hills. by a
party OF half a dozen. Ii will doubt
less be in great demand.
A large mount OF custom ore is
being smelted At the X KCon. furnace.
The ores from the mine are assaying
much higher than formerly, and the
bullion, as a consequence, is Of a better
grade.
The immense amount of fruit arriv-
ing by express nightly, delays the
mail wagon, and people waiting for
their mail lose their temper in conse-
quence. Messenger Ross is losing flesh
by reason of the iniiction.
Those who pride themselves on their
speed, will soon have a chance to de
monstrate their ability in that line. A
series OF foot races will soon be inaug
urated at the race track, with prizes of
purses aud cups for the winners.
The Bodie fever has entirely subsidized
in Eureka. We never did have it very
bad, and the few Eurekans who have
departed for that section, write back
very discouraging reports of its pros
poets.
District Attorney Merrill informs us
that he did not prosecute The party ar
rested at Palisade Qua charge OF felony.
The crime vas committed in Exc
county, and consequently he had no
jurisdiction in the case.
The collapse Of the Crosbie Il Mae.
der combination will probably deprive
us of the promised John Il. Owens
season. Inc troupe were advertiser
for an appearance at Bigelow's Hall
Tuesday evening.
The first contract of 100 feet on the
Albion shaft will be completed to NOR
row.. The work of timbering will oc-
cupy about three days more, when a
second contract for the same distance
will be let.
Mr.. Dillon, for whose benefit the
ball was given on Thursday evening,
at Ruby Hill, realized $500 clear of all
expenses. The Miners Union, and
those attending, deserve great. credit
for their generosity.
A milk team INDUCED in a runaway
Yesterday morning. The cans were
scattered along Spring street, and the
thirsty earth absorbed the contents.
Several families were deprived of their
usual morning eream in consequence.
The Railroad Company are reaplng a
rich harvest from the large passenger
traffic over the road. There is a grand
rush of workingmen TO Eureka, and
they find after arriving that they have
brought their pigs to bad market.
A gentleman of our acquaintance
has invited twelve Of his lady acquaint'
ances to accompany him to the cir
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