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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-07
south Haven Division.

Sunday excepted. saturday and sunday exc
ENRY G. WENTWORTH General Passenge
and Ticket Agent, Chicago, lllinoii
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

The Nevada, CAL, Transcript says that
a lady Of that city, of high social standing,
presents a singular case for the considera-
ton Of scientists. For many years past
she has been afflicted with acute neuralgia
pains in various parts Of the body, and
some time since, hoping to find relief, re-
sorted to the use Of an electrical battery.
She used the apparatus for six months, but
found no relief. At the time nothing was
noted of unusual character as the result,
and although several months have since
elapsed it was only when the recent cold
weather commenced that any extraordinary
symptoms followed. One night last week
the lady had occasion to enter . dark room
and pick up a woollcn coat that was lying
there. AS she did she was both surprised
and frightened to observe q bright light
surrounding the hand that held the gar
ment. At the same time the electric cur
rents passed along the arm, shocking her
quite severely. When her husband was in
formed of the fact he discredited its real
ity, thinking there was more imagination
than anything else in it. SO the next even
ing, to convince the incredulous better
half, she turned the gas out in the room
where they were sitting, aud, letting aer
her hair down, began combiug it.
A remarkable display Of light was
the result. The sparks few round
in every direction, and there was Q sharp,
cracking sound Us the teeth Of the comb
passed between the hairs. In laying her
hands upon iron the lady does not observe
the peculiaritiei referred to, but the instant
she touches a wooilen cloth the fire begins
to fly and the shocks follow one another in
rapid succession.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
A weii.rimea Donat.oa.

State Superintendent Sessions has ad-
dressed q letter to Colonel Fair as follows.
acknowledging the receipt Of u donation
for the Orphans Home: Il have the
honor to acknowledge the receipt, through
Hon. r. Ii. Mighels, Of $500 for the chill
drcn Of the Orphans Home. / shall turn
over the money to the Board Of the Or
phans's Hume. Of which / am a member
(Snrveyor General Hatch and Treasurer
Crockett being the others), and advise with
them az to the best use that can be made
Of it in the interest Of the children. Con-
corning whatever disposition may be made
OF it, | shall inform YOU particularly. For
the generous donation allow me to thank
you in behalf Of the little ones, whose
hearts will be made happy by it. as we'll as
in behalf Of our people at large. who feel "a
tender interest in the poor little wards of
the State
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
Unfortunnte Occurreuce.

Probably the most appalling and deplor
able case Of pr%emeditated self-murder, says
the Austin Rpreitie Of Monday, that ever
occurred in this city, took place about II
O'Clock this morning. Matthew Furth, so
years of age, one Of the oldest citizens Of
Austin, and n man generally respected, in
a fit Of mental alteration. shot and killed
himself, blowing the whole top Of his head
off.
The scene OF tie suicide was at his resi-
dence, in a small frame building, near the
Episcopal Church. The room in which
the deed was committed, was ghastiy in the
extreme. The victim was found in a sitting
posture on = lounge, both Of his hands
tightly grasping q rifle. The room was
filed with fragments of skull, brain and
blood. the parts covering the ceiling. bed
and floor. The top Of his head, extending
from just above his eyes, back to the crown,
was literally shot of, the brain oozing out
from the sides all around. The weapon
used in the suicide was a small carbine,
evidently having been charged with buck
shot.
Deceased has for a number Of years past
been manufacturer in a small way, of soda
water. He leaves a wife, son and daughter,
the latter being married and living in Eu-
rcka, and a brother resident Of Genoa,
Douglas county.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

The Hind Legs OF n Mule Have IL.
This mule, SAYS the Louisville Courier
Journal, looked like he was 1873 years old,
and was dead standing upon his feet. He
was hitched to a ~pine-bodied wagon, with a
high dashboard. The team" was stand
ing on the levee in mute silence, while the
old darkey who s'driv" it went aboard the
wharf-boat. A tramp could make a barrel
Of money selling pictures OF That mule,
labeled Patience" His long, habby ears
hung down each side Of his head like win
dow awnings with the rods ont Of them.
His face wore q sober look, while out Of his
mouth hung a tongue eight inches long.
His tail swung down from the rear end III
his hurricane roof like a wet rope, while
his whole body seemed as motionless as
death itself. Presently a red-headed urchin,
with an old boot in his hand, walked up in
front OF him, and, looking into his face, saw
that the mule was asleep. He walked
arouud, climbed into the wagon, leaned
over the dash board, lifted that mules t:il,
and let it come down in time to catch a
death grip on that bootleg, That mule
woke up so quick that he kicked the boy
and the dash board twenty feet into the air.
He didn't stop there. He changed the posi-
ton of his ears, hauled in his tongue,
planted his fore-feet and his head between
his knees, and from the fore-shoulders to
the tip of his Trunk was in lively motion,
and he didn't look like he was more h
two years old, the way he was kicking that
old wagon-body into k~indling-wood with
his heels. He had it all to himself, and
| was doing fine, when the old dardey rushed
| up the hill, got in front Of him. and, grab
| bing him by each ear, shouted:
.sWhoal / tell you. Watts de matter wild
you? Whoa-upl'' and, looking around at
the crowd, yelled: evil some O. you
gemmen get dat 'er bootleg out vile / hole
him? kase de Wagons mine. and jes Dor
| r0rpd de muller"
But no one ventured, and when we left,
his heels had almost reached the toll-gate,
and the old darkey was still yelling
ssWhoai''
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
BEGINNING OF THE END.
First Water Pumped Into tho sutrO
Tunnel.

The Gold Hill Ecening Ners OF Monday
says that perhaps no event since the COM
moncement of the Sutro Tunnel has been
Of greater mining Importance than one
which transpired ON the Comstock on Sun
day. 1t may well be designated as the
beginning Of the end, whether that end be
nigh or far away. AT 8 O'Clock Sunday
afternoon that the great pumps Of the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES shaft were started
up, and discharged the water raised by them
through the drift on the 1898 level into the
Sutro Tunnel. This is the first water ever
pumped INTO the tunnel, and hence the sig
n~ificance attached to it. Hitherto, since
the connection between this shaft and the
unnel was made, what water accumulated
in the shaft above the 1903 level has been
caught up aud sent into he tunnel, but
never has a drop been pumped into it be-
fore.
Not only is this fact important in itself,
but it is also significant when considered
in connection with the situation. The fact
that preparations have been for sometime
| going ON to drain the flooded mines through
| the lightning drift on the 1000 level Of the
Savage and Hale & Norcross TO this shaft,
is well known. The whole plan of opera
tons becomes at once apparent when the
fact is made known that no pumps nave
been placed in this shaft above the 1900
Level. The purpose is plain. Mr.. Sutro
must take not only the water encountered
in this shaft, bat also that from the flooded
mines as soon as the preparations for pass
ing it through the lightning drift are COM
pleted. No other construction can be put
| upon the facts as they are known to exist.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

Matinees are not popular in Eureka.
Alice Oates Company will not visit Eu-
reka.
The Richmond Hose Company meet to-
night.
Coasting on Clark street was never bet
ter than last night.
Mike McGowen is again under arrest for
disturbing the peace.
The funeral Of Mrs. Brodt will take place
this afternoon.
We Il armed last evening that Josie Moch,
who has been dangerously i'll, was better.
Three patients were admitted to the
County Hospital yesterday.
Several accidents occurred to the coast
ers on Clark street hill last evening.
Tim Sullivan's funeral was largely at
tended yesterday afternoon.
Judge Hillhouse gave his little folks the
benefit OF a sleigh-ride yesterday.
a tract Of land in Elko county was yes
terday proved up by w. II. Beckwith.
The Rentz troupe departed this morning
for Carson. They expect to return on their
way East.
No handsomer cutter appeared on Main
street yesterday than that driven by Frank
Abadie, Esq. :.
There seems to be no opposition to incer-
poration, and il il evidently a question as
to the best form Of government.
The snow storm has interfercd with
travel to Tybo and Phoebe, and the stages
are rarely on time.
The funeral notice OF Mrs. Brodt APP
peared in Yesterdays SENTINEL through
mistake.
Two furnished houses are offered for
sale by Frank Roblcs. They will be sold
at q sacrifice II application be made soon.
The Committee appointed to draw up
q bill of incorporation will meet this even
ing at 6 o'clock at Judge Hubbard's Office.
A Lodge Of Good Telnpiars will be or
ganized tonight at Odd Fellows Hall, by
Grand Deputy Maxon, Of California.
A Chinaman, named All Monk, has
leased eight acres Of the Willows ranch Of
DIR. Stinson. The lease ruins for one year.
Judge Wheeler, Of San Francisco. has
decided that The divorce suit of A.. W. At
Crimson against Matte Atkinson could
not be maintained.
Gus Heyman, whose fame as nm auc-
tioneer is known over the Pacific Coast, is
4 III tDhU. oib ~ titth luit VI Dtbthtcn
and will be heard from ere many days.
Intimate friends Of Billy Shaw, formerly
Superintendent Of the Jackson. inform us
that his health has greatly improved Of
late.
The mass meeting to discuss incorporation
matters will not be held until next Monday
evening. all reports to the contrary not
withstanding.
A suit for $500. involving the foreclosure
of q mortgage. has been instituted by L.
p. Tucker, Of San Francisco, against the
Kit Carson mine.
The Silver State Amateurs will leave
shortly for Ogden and other points in
| Utah aud Montana. We.bespeak for them
a cordial rece ption.
Sweeney, the livery man, tried a tandem
yesterday. and the result was, he returned
To the stable before proceeding one hun
| dred yards with q broken sleigh.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
DEATH PROM DELIRIUM TIRE.
MEMS.


The Pet Of the Virginia city Police
and Fire Departments Gone.
"Billy," the black sheep. says the vir-
ginia Chronicle, is dead. For the past eight
years Billy has moved about Virginia, and
has long been looked upon as one OF the
pioneers Of the Comstock. He never had
any enemies. The dogs would not modest
him, and whenever he rubbed up against a
man he was patted on the head and compli-
mented on his appearance. When he was
a little lamb he was given to q son Of J. ].
Cooper, and has ever since considered him.
self one Of the family. He was q member
Of the police force, exempt fire brigade and
wool-growers' association. Whenever o
policeman passed down C street with q
drunk in tow, Billy would follow in the
rear and see the law-breakor safely h. used.
Whenever the firc-bell rang. he would rush
out and III with the machine. Officers
Simpson and Hayton were great favorites
OF Billy, probably because they always car
ried plenty Of tobacco or private TASKS.
Each year he turned over fifteen pounds Of
WOO to Mr.. Cooper. On New Years day
the boys got Billy off to one side n
clipped his wool. This proceeding made
Cooper ~''scour' as they say, and ever since
the sagacious sheep avoided the gang OF
wool-gatherers. Billy was-and we do not
say it to cast a cloud upon his memory
reckless inebriate he bummed drinks off
everybody. Anything was well received by
his throttle from plain cider to champagne.
He never turned up his nose at anything
except Mound House whisky and California
white wine. When he was pretty drunk,
however, he would not be 50 fastidious. The
other night he was taking his rounds as
usual, when some Of the boys gave him
nearly a quart o. whisky. He went reel
ing down toward the Jail, intending proba-
bly, to give himself up. and dropped near
the corner OF Sutton avenue and G Street.
He was found there about midnight, half
dead. The Exempts took him in charge.
and several physicians were called. He
died at l O'Clock yesterday. and was buried
with honors. The Excmpts and police at
tended. Kettle Belly Brown delivered q
touching discourse, which brought tears to
the eyes Of Cooper, who seemed to be the
heaviest mourncr present. A monumental
talked Of.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
THE WAR AGAINST SILVER.

The fact is, says the Cincinnati COM
mercial, the war Of the American single
standard people against silver is something
unique. There is no such feeling against
silver in Europe, or anywhere in the world,
as that Of New York and Boston gold bugs
who were caught and arrested in the at
tempt to contract real money, and are de-
termined TO fully expose their weakness and
meanness. The German demonstration Of
silver has inflicted hard times upon Ger
many. and is recognized by European econ
omists as q great mistake. The act Of
Germany caused the nations Of the Latin
union to check the coinage OF silver lawful
money, and this had a powerful tendency
to make silver measurable in gold and
crowd it into the category of commodities.
If England had the double standard now,
she would not change it. Her great bank
is shaking on the narrow basis Of one metal,
and her industries are suffering. France
does not coin any more silver five franc
pieces for the present, but her policy Of
maintaining the legal tender character Of
the silver coin of that denomination is fixed.
The war upon silver is opposed to industry.
and the object is to magnify the value OF
realized wealth at the expense Of produc-
tive labor and enterprise. The disingenu-
BUSINESS Of the Eastern press on the subject
is remarkable and sinister. Their crusade
against silver at this time is an imperti-
nence, and the result will be to keep alive
the paper MONEY delusions and aid danger
GUS agitations by giving agitators the ac-
vantage Of showing that the single standard
advocates are attempting a public wrong.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
The Rcntx Troupc.

Owing to their failure to make connec-
ton on Monday, the Rcntz troupe we're
only ably to remain two nights, instead Of
three, as originally intended. The house
last night was jammed. and standing room
could scarcely be obtained. The pro-
gramme was an entire change from the
previous evening. The company had re-
covered from the fatigue incidental to a
long journey, ana appeared to much better
advantage than on Tuesday night. The
burlcsque Of I" Paris concluded the ell
tertainment. 1. IL remarkable for the daz-
cling splendor of the dresses and fine sing
ing. The eompany's engagement here has
been a remarkably successful one, and we
learn they propose returning to Eureka be-
fore going East.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

The Sterescopic Company Of London has
started anew thing, which is likely to prove
a great success-the taking Of portraits by
electric light. Tho process is said to DO
much less tiresome than the old one, alike
to the sitter and the operator. A battery
il placed in the basement Of the house.
and the light 10 conveyed by wires into one
of the rooms. All that is to be seen is q
piece of b~ell-shaped metal about four feet
in diameter. The electric light takes Tho
place of the tongue Of the bell. The ''sub-
ject" is seated on a chair behind a curtain Of
coarse muslin. The rest Of the process is
the same as by sunlight. The pictures are
much softer than the ~ordinarys un photo
graphs, and resemble p~en-and-ink sketches.
The new process can, Of course, be worked
in all seasons aud in all weathers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

Assembly.
CAnsox CRY, January Is.
A petition was presented from @. M.
from Esmeralda county.
A bill to license hogging games was in
troduced.
A resolution asking the Government to
extend the time Of the grant OF lands for
educational purposes was introduced.
The Powning Anti-Chinese resolution
was concnrred in, Melarkey, Of Humboldt,
alone voting nay.
senate.
In the Senate, to-day. bills were intro
duced to create . State Board OF Health.
and to prevent discrimination by railroads
within the State. A resolution was adopted
appointing q committee Of three to obtain
from the Central Pacific Railroad, Virginia
l. Truckec Railroad. and Eureka & Pali-
SADIE Railroad, the rates OF fares and
frcights charged by said companies within
the State.
A bill wss passed prohibiting the use Of
the Capitol building except for Legislative
purposes. The object IL to get the Govern
ment to build a United States Courthouse
in Carson.
The Senate and Assembly met in joint
convention at IL NJ, to hear the journals
read relating to the vote for United States
Senator, wbereupon John p. Jones was de-
clared duly elected for six years from
March 4, 1879.
John II. mills, OF Gold Hill, has been
appointed Superintendent Of the Orphans
Home.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

John Peterson, WHO resides about two
miles out Of town on the Hamilton road,
stated to the authorities, yesterday, that
on Tuesday evening three masked men en-
tered his house, and after binding himself
and wife proceeded to ransack the house.
A quantity Of jewelry, a revolver, and a
small sun Of money was taken by the
thieves, who left Mr.. Peterson and his wife
to exit icate themselves as best they could.
Peterson's description Of the burglars is so
vague and unsatisfactory that it is doubt
full whether the officers will be able to ar
rest them. A reward of 5000 is offered by
Peterson for the detection OF the thieves.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
Boumd TO Fave a Sleigh Ride.

One OF the happiest mortals seen behind
a cutter, yesterday, was Adolph Witt, a
dispenser Of physic at the City Drug Store.
Adolph Informed the SESTrSEL's local ccn-
fdcntially that he was busted" but pro-
posed to hsvs a sleigh ride, provided his
face was .'good for the bill" He has
rather a handsome ph%ysjognomy, and one
well calculated to ''soft soap" q livery
man, which accounts for his turn out"
Yesterday afternoon,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

In our style of climate, with its sudden
changes of temperature-rain, wind and sun
shine often intermingled in a single day-iti is
no wonder that our children, friends and rela-
tives are SO frequently taken from US by neg
lectcd colds, half the deaths resulting directly
from this cause. A bottle of Boshee's German
Syrup kept about your home for immediate
use. will prevent serious sickness, a large doc
tors bill. and perhaps death. by the use of
three or four doses. Fer curing consumption,
heinorrhsges, pneumonia, severe coughs, Group
or any disease of the throat or lungs, its sue
cess is simply wonderful. us your druggist
will tell you. German Syrup is now sold in
every town and village on this continent.
Sample bottles for trial, 10 cents; regular size,
rs cents. d24-eow
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
ore In the sierra Nevada.

1t was reported yesterday that good ore
had been struck in the north drift
on the 2200-foot level Of the Sierra
Nevada, in the drill-hole. The diamond
drill had been sent in so feet in advance OF
the drift, last Saturday. The drift is run
ming in a northeast course, in a line with
the formation Of tho ore-b,dy. The vein
Is widening to the northward. So says the
Virginia !" Chronicle" Of the l4th inst.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

Following is list Of deputies and clerks
in the several offices in tho State Capitol
building at Carson. Controllers office
W. b. Daugherty. deputy W. Il. Hanford,
clerk. State Trcasurer's ofice-Rob't. II.
Wright. deputy. Surveyor Generals Office
= Isaac N. Fassett, deputy !; J.. II. Eaton,
draughtsman. Secretary Of States office
Chas. H. Martin, deputy j. G. Chesley,
clerk.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

We wish to urge upon the Nevada fish
commissioners, says the Elko Independent,
the propriciy of placing a portion Of that
20o, 900 young salmon which he has in his
possession, in the Humboldt. The pre-
sumption is that it is his intention to do so,
but as several papers have stated that it is
the intention TO put them in the Truckee
and Walker rivers, we would like to have
the commissioner inform the public au-
thorita,ively what he does intend to do with
the fish.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
Hotel Arrivals.

Jackson House,. G.. Dell, Gcorse
Powell, d. b. Wyatt, Salt Lake.
Intern ational HOTEL. II. Farnham,
Bald Mountain; William Dudley, Cal.
Parker House,. M. Shay, Spencer
Reynolds. Jonathan Wright, Eureka; John
Genihan. Bodie; Robert Chambers, Chey-
enne; Mr.. Moxan, San Francisco.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
A Rare Chance.

A rare chance for an active young mar
will be found in our advertising columns.
Bart. Ashim offers his stock and fixtures
for sale at q low price. The location is
central, and the stock well selected. Any
one wishing to buy an established business
should consult Bart.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

A large bankrupt stock OF goods has
boon brought to Eureka by J. Woolf, Esq,
consisting Of clothing, hats, caps, furnish
ing goods, notions, ETC., which he proposes
to sell at auction, without reserve. This
will be an excellent opportunity to secure
bargains.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

Mr.. l.. Monaco, Of the photograph gal
lery, requests us to state that he will not
be able to take pictures for the next week,
for the reason that he intends making ex-
tensive changes in the lights, and other
needed improvements. which, when COM
pleted, will make the finest photograph
gallery in Nevada.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

Prof. Ernest Gaupot, q well known min
ing engineer, is stopping in Eureka for q
few days. and is the guest Of DR.. Bazet.
The Professor has been appointed mining
inspector OF Japan by the Government OF
that country, md sails ON the 21st instant
from San Francisco, with a number Of as
~sistants.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16
..tn,enn-John., Store.

Mr.. Bennett E~hrenworth has just estab-
lished himself in a "Cheap-John" store
one door south of the Italian saloon, on
Main street. He advcrtisos to sell goods
cheaper than any other house in Eureka.
Call and examine his goods and prices.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

A Chinaman lost his balance in front OF
the Oriental Hotel last night. and his head
struck the sidewalk with a thump that sug.
gested myriads Of stars. For q few mo-
ments the air was blue with q jargon the
reporter had no desire to understand.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

lis TIE EDITOR mp asked u long haired yout
Az into the sanctum he strobe:
..If he is. l must see hin at once, forsooth,
For I wish to sell him an ode"
Straight up to the EDITORS desk he strobe,
TOOK a seat with a child-like smile.
And said to the editor, Il have an o6e
On the beautiful"-but the bile
On the editor rose and he smote the bard
On his cheek a terrible blow,
And kicked him out in the Office back yard
To wait for the beautiful snow.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-16

A runaway horse and wagon truned off
Of Main into Clark street yesterday even
ing, and the boys proceeded to evacuate
without further notice. The wagon was
upset in the vicinity of the Knickerbockers'
Hose house. But little damage was done.