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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-28

Col. W. 7. THOMPSON Of the Savannah
Macs. author OF Major Jones's Courtship."
and other humorous sketches OF Southern life
is the most prominent candidate for Congress
vice JULIAN HARTRTpoE dead. A better man
cannot easily be- found
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-28

Rival candidates may fairly assume that
Honest JOHN SHERMAN will have the support Of
the First National Bank for President next year
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
A I POINT.
That Has Grown Ont Of the Late
Fire.

That Has Grown Ont Of h Lnte
Fire.
Two days previous to the fire Mr.. Bart
lett called upon the insurance agent repre-
senting the companies in which the Opera
House was insured, and asked to cancel
three policies Of 81, 900 each. This the
agent agreed to do, provided Mr.. Bartlett
would pay the premium for a certain mum
Der Of days, it being understood, Ne be-
lieve. that the policies would hold good
until cancelled by the home Office in San
Francisco. They were forwarded by the
local agent, and before they reached San
Francisco the property was in ashes. The
question now arises whether the local agent
was authorized to cancel the policies, and
whether the fact that the premium was col
lectcd for such time in advance as would
be required for them to reach the home
Office is not proof that he was not empow-
cred to do so. The Company refuses to
pay, and Mr.. Bartlett announces his inten-
tention Of bringing suit for the amount,
ard Messrs. Hillhouse and Cole viii, prob
ably attack the knotty problem. The mat
ter has led to no little discussion. and the
general verdict is that Bartlett has q clear
case. A rather laughable incident occurred
in this connection. An elderly gentleman,
we'll known to-every Eurekan, and who be-
lieved that the Company would have to
pay the amount, asked Mr.. Bartlett to let
him examine one Of the policies he still
held, and upon opening it he exclaimed,
somewhat emphatically, that it was mo
good" The reason he assigned was that
the paper contained no engraving of the
American eagle. and having been swindled
out Of 81, 900 by y wildcat life insurance
company. he had lost faith in all policies
over which Americas emblematic bird
failed to fiop its wings.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

f.AckcO ~ IN y pays ~uerh
Maupin l. Ames now run the tinware ss-
adjustment In rear Of Peed g. Co.'S.
Pecd 4 Co. nave auction sales every after
noon. and bargains can always be secured.
The New York Store have . quantity Of
damaged goods which they are selling at
extremely low prices.
Max Oberfelder recei we'd a large assort-
ment Of glassware yesterday, which he had
ordered for the benefit Of his customers
who had lost everything by the FIRE.
One OF the most convenient cooking
ranges we have ever seen was purchased
yesterday at Ssdler's by mine host Of the
Turner House.
A heavy inroad has been made on Meyers
Il Franklin's stock since the fire, but they
keep 1t up to it's former standard by order
ing new goods daily.
Should we judge by the number OF hats,
bonnets, n spring goods generally, daily
sold by Maclarcn and Macdonald. it is evil
dent that the fire has not interfered with
the fashions.
Mr.. W. III. Clark has decided to close out
the clothing department. of his establish
meAt, and devote his attention strictly to
groceries, provisions, etc. He will, there
fore, dispose Of the clothing on hand at
about cost price.
The old establishment Of Fl. 4 J. Kind
has been removed from the lower part OF
Main street to their c~ommodious store Just
below the Postofice. They have fitted up
their new quarters in first-class style, have
a huge fire-proof cellar stocked with liquors,
etc., and are better prepared than ever be-
fore to meet the demands Of their numer-
GUS customers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

Scraps from the Notebook OF the
Sentinel-s Reporter.
The shaft Of the Wales Con. is now down
10 feet.
Justice Cromer has received . full set
Of the Statutes, ETC., for Nevada.
All the circumstances considered. the
churches were we'll attended on Sunday.
Buildings are being built at the Holly
mine. and the work OF developing it will
be pushed actively.
''The Rather is in the clutches of the
law. and we predict will prove a tough Gus
tom 81 for JEFF. Work.
A letter addressed to j. Freiderberg, 500
First avenue, New York City, ia held at
the Postotfice for non-payment Of postage.
A lady enumerating her losses by the
fire passed over her clothing "a a matter of
minor importance, but expressed the ut
most regret at the loss OF two tubs of rain
water.
The amount realized by the Old Folks
Concert was not quite sufficient to pay for
the organ destroyed by the fire, and which
would have been saved had the concert
been given either earlier or later.
Mr.. W. J. McCormiek's little daughter,
Mary, is seriously i'll with congestion Of the
lungs, and the eighteen months old dangh-
ter OF Mr.. p. Steier was seized with con-
v~ulsions yesterday. We hope TO announce
in our next issue that both children are
out Of danger.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
Chloride

We haven't heard Of "Chloride Johnny"
for q long time. Dan DeQuille, Of the
Enterprise" has this mention Of him !:
The boys say that Chloride Johnny" was
no considered a desirable guest at the Pal
ace Hotel during his recent visit to San
Francisco. He says he did nothing out Of
the way. but behaved himself just as well
A. if he had been quietly housed in his "
cabin in the hills Of Eastern Nevada. A
friend, however. says that although Johnny
did nothing much out Of the way. bis style
at table was hardly up to the Palace
standard. In proof Of this he asserts that
Johnny took his beefsteak between his
teeth, and then with his knife cut off q
mouthfui perilously close to his lips; when
he had almost drained his cup Of the coffee
it contained, he rinsed it q little and then
threw the grounds over his shoulder, and
when done eating lay his knife and fork on
the table-cloth and neatly turned his plate
over them. For the life Of him Johnny
can't see where he went astray. He says
he was on his good behavior all the time,
for he Thought it likely that a lot OF id
fools were watching him, and he was de-
termined not to blow his nose at table.
ever though they furnished q handkerchief
free, until he saw somebody else do it."
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29


Sierra Nevada, 49s; Ophir, 28ks; Union,
73b, 74s; Grown Point, SD, ska; Belcher,
5Ab. 5aa; Bodie, 9b: Con. Virginia. 6As;
Bullion, sab, 5ha; Gould h Curry, Sab;
Blackhswk, Oh; N. Con. Virginia, lis;
Julia, 390b; Yellow Jacket. TIA b; Califor-
mia, Cab, Ia; Imperial, 145b, 1isa; Union,
734s, 73s; Exchequer. 54 b; Hale & Nor
cross. 12a b.; Gould 4 Curry, SIS; Utah,
1GA a; Justice, Alb, 405ca; Mackey l90b. "a;
Mexican, Ssh, SEA; Savage, ION a; Best &
Belcher, 16ka; Eureka Con-, 14k b, 15a;
Blackhawk, 210cs; Grown Point, IS; Silver
Hill. l35cb, 140ca; Exchequer, SIS;
Alpha, 1914 a; Ophir, 2sA $; Yellow Jacket,
It's; Justice, As; Julia, 395c-; Eureka Con-,
l4hs; Best & Belcher, 16iss; Mexican,
IS sb; Belcher. Ssh, SKA; Bechtel, 105cb;
Benton, 430cb, 440ca; Potosi, 390cb, IA;
Alta, Sab, 6ha; Ward, 105cb; Crown
Point, 495cs; MONDAY, 165cb. lAa; Yellow
Jacket, l6As.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

IA SUPPLEMENTARY Weekly Re-
port.
Superintendent Donnelly reports the fol-
lowing work lone on the different levels
during the week ending April 9th
W.. w. TRAYLoR, San Francisco-Dear Sir:
Mining operations have been continued
through the week without any material
change, except in the 18th level, where the
indications for ore are more favorable, than
last week. The following work has been
done in the different levels
Fourth North crosscut continued "a
feet. and now in 81 feet.
Fifth-East drift continued % feet, and
now in 40 feet.
Thirteenth-Started drift running east
from crosscut No. 1, and made 16 feet.
West drift from crosscut No. l continued
10 feet, and now in 20 feet. Incline con-
tinucd 10 feet, and now down 40 feet below
station.
II. DONNrrJv Super;ut endent
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

During the prevalence of the fire, q miner
was standing near his cabin on the noun
tain side, in company with some friends,
calmly watching the destruction Of his
little property. In the middle Of the room
lay an empty key, upon which he gazed no
iptently as to attract the notice Of his com
p%anions. who inquired what he was think
ing about. II was just thinking" replied
the q what = hell Of a tiL 10 there will
key of powder" His auditors suddenly
remembered that they had pressing bust
ness elsewhere just then. and t~houghtfully
concluded that he might have "a hell Of .
time" all to himself.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
A Modest Request.

Yesterday, Mr.. NJ. D. Foley was called
aside by a sufferer" who stated that he
had lost his team and other articles by the
recent fire, and he gravely informed the
ubiquitous NJ. d. that he would present .
bill to the Relief Committee for the amount
Of the loss, "snd q trife over to cover
lost time" and hoped that Foley would
'.put her through" Foley's first Impulse
was to send him to Sadler, we'll knowing
that that irate son of Germany would scalp
him in about three seconds, but finally
promised his assistance in securing the
passage Of the bill. I'VE haven't any gun
powder" said Foley. but il you'll drive
up your id old wagon, when you get
it, we'll give you the next best thing, and
will fill it with BEANS"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

The Number 81 Each Fire Company
Who Will Vote for Chief.

who Will Vote for Chief.
The Board OF Trustees met at the Clerks
Office last evening to consult with the rep
resentatives Of the various fire companies
in regard to the number Of votes each COM
pany should be entitled to in the coming
election for Chief.
Mr.. Sadler, as President Of the Hooks
and Knicks, said his companies only de-
sired to vote the number Of men that they
have been allowed by the bylaws, which is
60 for the Hooks and 40 for the Knicks.
| Mr.. Lambert Molinelli wished to know
il the Board had the right to allow 40
members to q hose company.
Mr.. Turner was Of the opinion that they
had.
Mr.. Molinelli then said it were best to
leave the number as heretofore agreed upon
by the fire companies.
Tommy Douglas o the same ground,
aud said that for one he would never con-
sent that any man who had been carried on
| his rolls. and who had performed his duty
| faithfully and consistently, should be de-
| prived OF the right Of voting. The Statutes
| Of 1864 would give the two companies with
which be acted five additional members,
but it would add to the one and deprive the
other. and therefore he was opposed to
changing the number as now recognized by
the various companies. He also suggested
that the roll of the companies be furnished
the County Clerk, and that no man should
be allowed to vote who was not registered
in the Clerks Office.
This was accepted by the Board, and
Monday, May 18th. named as the day upon
which all companies must deposit their
rolls with Clerk Ed. r. Dodge.
Mr. Molineli called the attention Of the
Board to the organization Of the Mob Hill
Hose Company, and said that Mr.. OFT had
agreed to furnish q hose carriage, four
wheeled, for 1925.
A running discussion was carried on for
some time between the Board and Messrs.
Molinelli. Wilson, Douglas and District
Attorney Merrill. The Board favored the
purchase of a carriage. but said no funds
remained in the Treasury with which to
pay for it. 1t was finally agreed that the
Committee of the Mob Hill Company be
authorized to purchase . carriage Of the
Virginia Fire Department, provided pay
ment was not demanded until sufficient
funds had accrued in the Fire Fund to
meet it.
The Board then adjourned until7 o'clock
this evening, when it will meet for the
transaction Of town business.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
lent produced by the fire :


A delegation Of Cinnamon met the COM
mittees appointed by the Anti Chinese As
sociation and the American Labor Union
at Captain Rocks Office last evening, and
the subject Of the Chinese removing to
other quarters was pretty generally dis
cussed. The Chinese expressed a willing
ness to go to such quarters as might be
provided, but asked that they be remnner-
ated for all expense and losses to which
they might be subjected, and refused to
bulge unless this was done. They we're
indifferent as TO what might be done with
the prostitutes, and the subject Of wash
houses was not mentioned. The matter
now stands AZ above stated, and there is
no prospect that anything will be accom-
plished.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

superintendent POwelI's weekly
Report.
Superintendent Powell reports opera
tions for the week ending April 26th a.
follows:
D. A. JENNINGS, Secretary--Dear Sir !:
There is no special change to note in Slopes
above the $50 level.
The west crosscut on the 600 level
reached the quartzite footwall at 293 feet
from south drift. For about 20 feet before
reaching the footwall the cut was through
iron mixed with low-grade ore. We are
now drifting south, following the wall.
The east crosscut from south drift made
10 feet, and is now in 80 feet; no change to
note.
During the week we sold to the Rich
mond Company . lot Of frst-class ore,
which assayed SOL. IL per ton.
J. C. POWELL, Superintendent.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29


The Ward Reflex" speaking of the
conviction Of Frank Clifford . second time
for stage robbery, las the following: "It
appears that after the fret conviction those
who knew more about Clifford's case than
they were willing to admit before-through
fear Of being summoned ~ witnesses-
began 10 talk and let out what they knew
before . new trial was granted by the Su-
preme Court. This new evidence was
used against Clifford on the last trial.
Only one witness was examined. but the
disclosures made by him 90 disgusted w.
w. Bishop. n Of the counsel for the de-
Tense. that he immediately withdrew from
the case. Other new witnesses who were
ready TO testify to something equally dam
aging were not put upon the stand. The
jury was out only fifteen minutes.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
Going East.

Billy Wermuth leaves this morning for
New York. He goes on business connected
with tho Hoosac Mining Company. The
annual meeting OF the Company comes of
early next month. The mine is promising
exceedingly we'll. All of the indications
warrant the belief that the bonanza is
near at hand. 1t requires time and patience
to put a silver mine in shape. Mr.. Wer-
muth will be absent about thirty days.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
Not Altogether Rarren.

Looking at the mountain sides from Eu.
reka one would imagine they contained
nothing but ~sage-brush. and they certainly
present q bleak and barren appearance.
Mrs Inez Longley, however. presented us
yesterday with a boquet Of flowers OF beau
tiful and variegated tints which she had
gathered above Mr.. Whitton's residence.
They now add to the brightness Of our
sanctum, and are conclusive proof that our
mountains are not SO desolate as would ap-
pear to the eye at q distance.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

A Ripple u Excitement Mining
ProADectDs

A Ripple u mhmsn8
Prospectss
A correspondent writes us from Union
District Quite Q ripple Of excitement
was caused There last Saturday by an at
tempt. made by the Great Mogul N Min
sral Hill, 10 run the mines and mines Of
the district. The night previous several
notices, with all their grammatical inaccu-
r~acies. were posted on tho mountains. call
ing . meeting for the next day TO revise
the mining laws in such = manner, no
doubt. a. would give him . license to
corral another extensive tract Of mining
ground to swell his already unprecedented
acquisitions. We vent down, Of course,
more to witness the farcial proceedings
than to take sny part therein, knowing
we'll the objects and purposes Of the meet
ing and the author OF the same. It was al
most as difficult TO procure = Chairman
the Recorder was not in attendance as to
develop . mine, every intelligent miner.
knowing the illegally Of the proceedings,
respectfully declining. Finally, the head
center Of the faction assumed the chair
and said: "Now, when l read the laws,
you want to make motions and vote on
them" al think" said Mr.. Price, who
appeared to be the spokesman Of the
American citizens present, Il think you
are taking . great deal OF responsibility
upon yourself. / requested to see the
mining laws, and they suit me. and are ~
good as can be made. They need no alter
ations." One person ventured the asser-
ton there was no law, whereupon Mr..
Price, who is q thorough miner and . good
citizen, remarked that II the gentleman
wished to see the rules and bylaws Of the
district, it was his duty to consult the Re-
corder. Come little ~wrangling ensued,
participated in but by two persons, when .
new light seemed to break over tho head
Of the Chairman, and, suddenly seeing
that his attempt was . failure, he an
nounced that the laws were good enough
the miners vending their way homeward,
for him. and the meeting adjourned sine die.
thoroughly disgusted with the c~hicanery
and underhanded means resorted to, In
order to run the district, by one who. were
he q miner, should have known better.
THE MINES
Are looking splendid. If the Star mine
was anywhere except in . now district,
5000. 900 would not buy it. Tho same may
be said OF many other locations in the
camp; but prospectors are still making To-
cations and developing their properties,
which improve in every case after sinking
below the groupings, as fast as their lin
tied means will permit. At . depth Of
twenty feet the ores average about $50,
while some assays run into the hundreds.
Messrs. Cameron and Price have q four-foot
vein which is widening from the surface
down, which is almost invariably the case
with all the mines on Treasure Hill. All
the other mines are showing up magnif-
Gently, assuring the future prosperity and
permanency Of the camp.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
Annual Meeting.

At the meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Northwestern Consolidated Mining
Company, held last evening, the following
Trustees were elected for the ensuing year;
W H. Davenport C. L. Broy. D.H. Hall,
st. George Bryan. NJ. d. Foley, Jno. Nor
rison and w. H. Remington. The follow
ing officers OF the Board Of Trustees were
Elected by the Board President. W. H.
Davenport; Vice President. y. II. Hall;
Treasurer, W.. b. Davenport; Secretary,
G.. J.. Scanland.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
Hotel Arrivals.

Parker House--R. r.. Markle, Pinto
Ureek; George Thatcher; James Queen,
prospect Mountain w. 7. Read, New
Turner House,. G. Dufey and W. M.
WILSON, Eureka; Barney Klumpp and A..
Nagele. San Francisco; j. @. Williams.
finto; J. Simpson, Grass Valley.
Jackson House--Sam. Elias, San Fran
Us ISo' mi; F~elsepthal, Ward; d. F. Con-
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
Discoyery Or Lime Rock.

Mr.. Matthewson has lately discovered
lime rock Of a superior quality only . few
miles from town. and has already burned
ono kiln, which made the very best Of lime,
it being Of . pure white and fine as -four,
and no Jumps are left after stacking.
There will naturally be . demand for lime
at present for plastering md cementing
purposes. and builders should examine
the specimen on exhibition at the Office Of
the Hamburg Mining Company.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
The Trial Of Cox.

Special dispatch to the SENTINEL.
HAMILTON, April 20.
EDITOR SENTINEL: The arguments in
the case Of Cox was opened on the part Of
the prosecution by Messrs. Davis and
Waters, and Bishop followed for the de-
tense. Kittrell closed for the prosecution
at 7:30 o'clock, and, after full and fair in
structions from the court, the case was
submitted to the Jury at eight o'clock this
evening. The general impression il that .
verdict Of manslaughtcr will be brought in.
r. N. B..
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

There are probably q great many who
have not hitherto been publicly credited
through the press for their donations to
the Eureka sufferers. Among the number
is P. N. Hansen, Of Pine Station. The
next day after the fire Mr.. Hansen sent up
to the Relief Committee ten sacks of -four,
five sacks OF potatoes and . barrel Of
ugar. This was very generous and
thoughtful on the partlof Mr.. Hansen.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

There was . lively scene in Justice
Cromer's Court yesterday, during the trial
of Banner vs.. an Insurance. Company.
One Of the counsel took exceptions to the
remarks Of . legal brother, and an inter-
esting debate followed. The JUS
tice finally decided to take . hand, and
kindly offered to give met Of the gentlemen
satisfaction in any way be might suggest.
The matter was wisely dropped, but we
venture the assertion that the bumble-bees
in Cromer's nest won't be stirred up again
in 4 hurry.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

Mr.. Joseph Winzell has . desirable
residence on South Spring street for sale.
Tho building contains Ave room and . good
cellar. Lot 25xl00 feet. There ID not .
better location in town. Apply to Mr..
Winzell, or TO E. r. Dodge 4 Co.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
Great Attraction.

u,HE STAR BREWERY. KEPT BY MEssRs.
SCHMIDT Il MENDES, is now open in
the same manner as Joe Mendes' Tiger Saloon
was kept on Main Street. with good liquors.
music, and attentive waiter girls.
Joe says he is going to run the business. and
hopes that all his friends will give him a help
ing hand, to make things lively,
Eureka. April 81, 1879. apo2
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
Assessment Notice.

TON. McEvEN: You r HEREBY NO
i rIrrED that l have performed labor on the
:" Lantern" mine. situated in Eureka Mining
District, Nevada. since 1875 up to the date Of
this notice. amounting to sixty $500 dollars In
U. 9. gold coin, for your interest of 200 feet in
said mine, and that unless you pay said amount
within ninety days after the publication of this
notice, your interest in said mine will become
my property by law.
R. SADLER.
Eureka, March s. 1879. m4-3m
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
FOURTH OF JULY.

Superintendent Powell makes the follow
ing report:
J. A. Pew, Secretary-Dear Sir: For
the week past there il no special change to
note in the appearance Of the Slopes above
the tunnel level. We will commence ship
ping ore to the furnace within the next
few days.
j. C. POWELL, Superintendent.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29

R. NJ. Beatty writes from Hamilton that
the trial Of Cox. for the murder Of Kerr at
Cherry Greek, has occupied tho attention
Of the District Court for the past Eve days,
and that the arguments in the case would
DO concluded last evening.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-29
ATTEETI0H. FIREMEH.

TN PURSUANCE or AN ORDER OF THE
Board of County Commissioners Of Eureka
County, Nevads.' tacting as a Board Of Town
Oiicersl. made this, 21st day of April. 1879.
notice is hereby given that an election will be
held at the Courthouse. on THURSDAY May
IS 1879 sc- tie purpose e. slect.cS sssss cf
the Fire Department of the Town Of Eureka.
Polls will be open from l O'Clock p. NJ. till I
O'Clock p. NJ. +. X. DODGE,
Clerk Board County Commissioners
By E. NJ. BELL. Deputy. ap22td