Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-05-09
fEUE DUST.

Young rabbits are very plenty in the
s~agebrush, and our mighty nimrods
are rejoicing thereat.
A letter addressed to Mrs. I. Whis-
Ter, Carson city, New, is held for post
age at the Eureka office.
Fifteen car loads of crude bullion,
three of lead and two of ore were
shipped { o Palisede yesterday MORN
ing.
MIR. r. Sadler and wife leave for San
Francisco on Monday next, on a brief
visit.
The X X Consolidated bullion is
averaging $3.50 per ton; quite an in
crease in value over former rates.
A lot of ore from the Hoosac mine is
being worked at the X X Consolidated
furnace. 1t samples $3.50 to the ton.
The dust is getting to be a grand
nuisance. When is the sprinkler COM
ing to our relief?
Lockwood e. Remington have a very
neat wire frame hung up, to which is
ingeniouslv attached a fine disply of
cutlery. They carry a heavy stock in
that line.
Private residences are in great de
mand, and rents rule much higher
than ever before. We are being IA
vored with a largeimmigration of fami-
lies.
A number of Palisaders will visit
Eureka on the 18th inst, coming up
to take a look at the town, and Incl
dentally visit the circus.
A little ruction in a main street
store. yesterday, attracted quite a
crowd. No serious damage resulted
10 the parties engaged.
Some very rich ore from the Geddes
d Bertrand mine is being reduced at
the X X Consolidated furnace. 1t runs
very high in the precious metals.
Ruby Hill has been unusually live
~ for the past few days. Black eyes
and bloody noses are among the Sc
quences OF the pay days.
Mr.. Dohitt, a brother in law of Su-
perintendent Donnelly, has taken
charge of the company's office during
the absence of Secretary Fulton.
The sinking of the Albion shaft is
progressing very rapidly. The first
contract will soon be completed and
another one let.
Mr.. r. l.. Pond, of New York City,
a gentleman largely interested in
Nevada mines, is visiting Eureka Dis
trIct on a tour of inspection.
James Burnham, while quarrying
stone Yesterday, was struck in the eye
by "a flying fragment, and it is feared
that he will lose the sight of that organ.
Any person needing the services
of a first-class paper hanger is re
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New TO day."
We learn that the operations in the
English Company's property are pro-
crossing very satisfactorily, aud indi-
cations point TO the development of
paying ore bodies shortly.
We learn from reliable authority
that the Richmond mine is looking
magnifcently, and the reserves of ore
were never larger in extent than at
the present time.
The western portion of RHby Hill is
a very busy point lust at the present
time. If vigorous prospecting and la
Dor will do it, good mines will soon be
developed in that locality.
Assoon as the necessary material can
be had, a number Of handsome brick
structures will be built on Main street.
Two brick yards are in operation, and
will soon commence to burn kIlns.
Insurance men inform us that in the
event OF the Court house being built
on the present site, thus constituting a
fire break, that it will Hover the ratesin
that vicinity from one to two per cent.
Another base ball match will take
place between Eurekans and Ruby
Killers on sunday mex We hope the
clubs will have a more favorable day
than when they last met.
The Hamburg developments are the
largest and best ever found in that
property. The extent of the ore bodies
has not yet been determined, but
enough is in sight to insure a long and
profitable run.
The soiree at Bigelow's Hall, last
evening, was hugely enjoyed by the
guests present. A merry party gath
cred at the hall and the social pleas
ures were kept up until a late hour.
We acknowledge the receipt of a
complimentary ticket to the benefit
ball that takes place at Ruby Hill this
evening. We hope to see a large dele
CATION present from Eureka.
The proprletors OF the Postothce
news stand have placed us under obi
cations for many favors In the way of
current literature. They keep a large
supply on hand.
Throngs of interested people visited
the Consolidated works yesterday, to
witness the operations of the Gerrish
smelter. The opinions and criticisms
we're MANY and profound.
The fire alarm Yesterday morning
was caused bv a small blaze on the
roof of Mr.. Kemp's boarding house,
on South Main street. A few buckets
of water subdued the flames.
A party of ladies visited the Railroad
Depot yesterday and tested the tele
phone, and now they clamor for one of
the instruments. The fair sex see a
wonderful opening for an easy channel
of gossip.
How pleasant it will be for a certain
Palisader, if the telephone works. He
can talk to his girl up here in Eureka.
and wen wait an occasional kiss over
the wire. They can realize the sound
if not the sensation.