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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
THE MASQUERADE.
A Successful Ball-Award OF Prizes.

The masquerade ball at the Hall, Christ
mas night, was largely attended, and floor
and gallery were crowded during the entire
night. The costumes worn, however, as a
whole, scarcely equnlled those Of similar
events given heretofore, notably the Purim
ball OF last winter. There were about a
dozen really handsome costumes, and as
many characters that were well sustained.
The Hall had teen handsomely decorated,
under d. Smith Harris's supervision. and
tho strains OF Frank Reigelhuth's band
kept the merry dancers OF the floor until
almost daylight.
There were five prizes. and the Commit
tee, consisting OF Mrs. Thomas Taylor,
Mrs. Watts, Mr.. Thos. J. Read, Mr.. J. II.
Mundy and Mr.. A. Skillman, awarded as
follows
A diamond ring 10 Mrs. ]. Straus, for the
best sustained female character.
Diamond pin TO Judge Dav. Z. Baily, for
the best sustained male character.
Silver goblet TO Miss Grace Pardy, for
the best sustained female character (chil-
drenl.
Agold vest-ehain 10 Nose Moch, for the
best sustained male character children.
Mrs. Judge Riyes was awarded a lady's
toilet set for the best dressed lady.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
THE LITTLE LAWYER"
A Useful work for Everybod,

The above is the title Of a work lately
complied by ex-speaker II. A. Castor Of
the late Nevada Assembly. Mr.. Gaston's
book will be found useful to all business
men. "The Little Lawyer" or the farm
ers', mechanics. miners, laborers' and
business mems adviser and legal help,
contains. among other things, a concise
statement OF the name OF making statu-
tory laws, and the manner Of putting them
in practice. together with practical forms
Of complaints in all ordinary suits at law,
and forms for mechanics, miners and
laborers' liens; also, forms Of agreements,
findings, judgments, DEGREES, protests OF
notes, checks, and other valuable business
and commercial forms; also, the laws OF
Congress respecting mining claims, and
forms for claiming the same; also, the
manner Of locating and entering the pnblie
lands of the United States, including
desert and timber lands; together with the
new Constitution Of the State of CALI
fornia. Mr.. CASTOR is in town soliciting
subscribers TO his work, which is to be
issued at an early day. The price is ~,
one dollar down and the balance on the
delivery Of the book. The SENTINEz takes
pleasure in introducing Mr.. CASTOR to the
people Of this vicinity as a gentleman oil
integrity and a careful and painstaking
tawyar.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
n Miner.

Az the Ell Paso mine, near Leadvllle, re-
gently, Mark Quinn, a miner, started down
a deep shaft in a bucket or tub, when was
heinc lowered by a man named Patrick
Roach. When about 10 feet from the wind
lass the ~brake-bolt broke and, for a mo-
ment, IL looked like Quinn's time had come
Rnt Roach, with rare presence OF miha'
caught hold of the hosting rope, at the
Lever end Of which his friend Quinn hung
SUSPENDED. Hold IN Mark, me boy,
shonted Pat, +" and I'll bring you up,
Quinn held on, but Pat found it Impossible
IN hold him. Little by little the rope sip
ned through his hands. He held on IKE
grim death, but the cruel rope dragged
Through his grasp, tearing away SKIN ana
sesh. Finding he could not sustain the
weight. he despairingly cried, II cant hoid
ON anv longer, pard, goodbye n iet go,
Down went Quinn into the dark deep
ahvss-a sheer fall of 225 feet. Pat started
off for help, to take out what he supposed
would be a mangled corpse. The surprise
" The rescuers may be imagined when on
s,o;ng down the shaft, they found MARI
S6n,nn 80 nearly uninjured that he was en-
shled to walk to his cabin without assis''
ance.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
CHRISTMAS DAY
A'S Decoration of h
Episcopal Church.

hAsSVpai Nnurcn.
ohristmas morning opened clear and
coid' and 1T appeard as though "Old Prob"
mad entered fairly into the spirit Of the
Jay and had contributed his share toward
making 1T "a merry Christmas" The at
ihoSphere was sufficiently bracing to make
= ride In a cutter enjoyable, and the merry
jingle OF bells could be heard throughout
.he day and evening. During the entire
day. not a drunken man appeared on the
streets, and we believe not a single brawl
occurred in the town.
The early mass at the Catholic Church
was well attended, as were, also, those held
at a later hour in the church and on Ruby
Hill. '
No services were held in the Methodist
W Presbyterian Churches, but in the even
ing the scholars of the Methodist Sunday
School on the Hill received their gifts. Mr..
Kicker, and several Of the members of his
congregation were in attendance. Each Of
the children were made happy by the re-
ceipt Of a gift. and though Christmas was
almost past-the fact that the presentation
occurred at such a late hour. served to
TO make the day all the more attractive to
them.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH DECORATIONS.
Ihe decoration of the Episcopal Church
was on a more extensive and grander scale
than any heretofore made by any denomi-
nation in Eureka. They were designed by
Mr.. Crawford, and the work performed by
him, aided by the lady members Of his
congregation.
AT the chancel end of the church were
the letters, 81. II. g." an Authorization Of
Jesus, hominum Salvador" or, " Jesus,
the Saviour of men," Under this was the
sentence, "Glory to God in the Highest
while unde this, and directly over the al
tar, was the banner monogram. The an
chor OF hope occupied a position over the
vestry door, while on the extreme left of
the wall was another anchor and star. On
the wall on the right-hand side, and ex-
tending over the entrance door, were the
words unto us a child is born - and on
the left-hand side Unto us a son is
giyen."-Isiah, 90. Over the entrance
was a star. and the words, &" Jesus, our
Emanuel" The letters were formed of
eyergreens, interspersed with red berries,
that formed a beautiful contrast. The
chancel and chandeliers we're festooned and
hung with eyergreens, the whole presenting
a magnificent appearance, the equal Of
which we have never seen before. Mr..
Crawford and his assistants are entitled 10
praise for their untiring efforts. There was
a large attendance at the morning services,
and they were of an unusually interesting
character. The choir acquitted themselves
unusually well, and their singing was an
interesting feature of the occasion.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
FLUE DUST.
scraps from the Notebook Of the
Senftnel's Reporter.

senttners Reporter.
A message awaits A. W.. Atchison at The
telegraph Office. VIC
Sandy McMartin's family arrived from
Gold Hill last evening.
The weather has moderated considerable
during the past SO hours.
Tho wires are still down, and all dis
patches come via Ogden.
Jim Mason tried coasting on Christmas
and a bruised arm was the result.
Senator Jones and Adolph sutro passed
Paiisade on Wednesday, going West.
A notice from Mr.. Bliss, Superintendent
OF the water works, appears elsewhere.
Clark street hill was alive with men and
boys coasting till a late hour last night.
The building formerly occupied by Mrs.
Ashim as a restaurant is offered for sale.
The Ruby Hill letter list will be found
IN our advertising columns this morning.
An unusual number Of miners are re-
ported out of employment or Ruby Hill.
Mr.. Hiram johnson sent an 18-poUnd
turkey to the County Hospital yesterday.
One of the finest Christmas trees in
Eureka was that at the residence Of Mr.. G..
Schwamb.
All the saloons did a large business
Christmas, still but few DRINKS were re-
ported.
Batista Regalia yesterday obtained the
necessary permission to wed Teresa Con-
Stamina.
Mr.. George w. Lamereoux has Father
Monteverde's thanks for a handsome and
useful Xmas present.
The loser Of an o~vercoat, on Christmas
night, can secure it by calling at the Sher-
MI Office and proving property.
The mail that arrived late on Wednesday
night was the largest received since Mr..
Smith assumed charge Of the Office.
Good progress continues to be made in
the Hoosac, and the prospects for early
Developments are exceedingly favorable.
For the benefit Of the Carson Appeal, VIC
would state that Mr.. Pete Burke has had
nothing whatever to do with the building
OF our Court-house.
Comstock papers are of the opinion that
Red Mike, the prisoner charged with muir
der, who escaped from the Storey county
Jail some weeks since, is in Eureka.
An old gentleman was thrown down ON
Main street, yesterday afternoon, by some
OF the boys running their sleds across from
Clark street. Luckily, the old gentleman
was not much injured.
Says the Bodie Standard Hon. John
Ellison. Of Eureka, arrived in Bodie Tues
day. Mr.. Ellison was one Of the pioneere
Of Eureka and will probably infuse SONS
Of his public spirit into Bodie.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

Among the happiest OF the throng that
attended the masquerade ball on Christmas
night were Lady Rosalind and the
Duke d Wellington" A mutual attach
ment had existed between the pair for some
months. and. whether Il was owing to the
bewitching glances OF my lady's eyes, or
because the Duke appeared at his best upon
the occasion, we know not. suffice 1t TO say,
that at 8 o'clock A. NJ. the Duke and the
Lady concluded TO unite their destinies,
and were made one. To one couple at
least Christmas brought It's blessings.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
A PRECENDENT.
From the Stock Report.
CHEAP COMsTOCK MINES.
Former Low Stages i'm the Marke

Things look gloomy on the Comstock
Lode just now" says the Bulletin, ..and
many OF the claims are rated at low figures
in the estimation Of the stock dealing fra
ternity. 1t is the old illustration of his
tory repeating itself. Nine years ago there
was a similar condition Of things and also
six years ago. Both Of these dark periods
Of depression were succeeded by eras of
great prosperity on the Comstock-frst bv
the Crown Point-Belcher bonanza; and
secondly, by the Consolidated virginia-Cal-
ifornia bonanza. 1t is not safe to say that
the present unsatisfactory state of affairs
will not be succeeded by the most brilliant
career yet witnessed. OF course it happens
in mines, as in other departments, that
history repeats itself for the last time. But
no one believes this to be true of the Com
stock Lode.
''Some of the Comstock mines, however,
appear to be of little value at present. The
Crown Point was being offered yesterday at
the rate of $50, 600. This mine has been
before the public for eighteen years. Nine
years ago, the whole mine and all the prop
erty connected Herewith was being offered
through the Stock Board for $36. 900, or
at that rate. And yet in less than eighteen
months it could not have been purchased
for less than S22, 0O0, 900. 1t was then in a
bonanza, which lasted four years, and was
running from fifteen to twenty leased mills
on ore. The mine has paid stockholders
Sill ,664, 600 in dividends, and has called
upon them for So, 273, 400 in assessments.
"The history of the Belcher mine has
been similar to hat u the Crown Point,
which it adjoins. Both run into a bonanza
about nine years ago. Belcher has paid
SIS, 401 900 in dividends to stockholders
and assessed them to the extent of 81, $685.
900. In October, 1870, the Belcher mine
sold for 81 per share. In April, 1872,
these same shares, that were so hard to get
rid Of at 81, a year and a half before, were
sold at Sl525. Yesterday the shares were
again down to 81. The Belcher mine has
given to the world over S34 900, 900 in bull
lion, and the Crown Point $50, DOC, 900.
Here we have two mines selling nine years
ago for Sac, 600; in eighteen months after
ward at S3S. 600. 900, and now offered at
less than 5000, 600. There may be in store
for the owners of these mines a larger and
richer bonanza than any that has been I'M
earthed. 1t is this hope-very faint at
times-that keeps the mines open.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

Turner House-L. Roberts, Ruby Hill;
M. Roberts, Il. Cadvaux and G. Cadvaux,
Spring Valley; j. II. Road, / X l.; NJ. An
derson, Hamburg mine; VIM. Gilbert,
Eureka; w. Edwards, Reno; John RUM
ley and John Moffatt, Ruby Hill; William
Bennett and James Bennett, Chicago.
International Hotel-wm. Brooks. Pine
Valley; j. Wallace, Jas. Kelly, J. d. Single
ton, Eureka w. jenkins, Adams Hill /;
Robert Friends, Secret Canyon ; Paul FL
held, Prospect Mountain II. A. CASTOR,
Virginia City.
Jackson House-W. II. Davis, Ruby
Hill.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

some months ago Mr.. Kicker made ar
rangements for a series Of lectures in the
Methodist Church, before the Improve
ment Society. A number Of legal and
other gentlemen promised to take part, but
they proved more willing TO make promi-
ss than to fulfll them. Mr.. Kicker an
nounce now thgt thsy can either lecture
or forfeit $40. General Sabin is the first
victim, and las put up a $40 gold piece
manfully. The reverend gentleman thinks
i more profitable for the church should
they all refuse to lecture, but pony up in
stead.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

Items of Interest CuIled from State
Exchanges


Typo ladies will give a Leap Year party.
A gold ledge has been discovered in Win
nemucca mountains.
A hog, weighing 6i3 pounds, is displayed
in a Reno market.
Cattle in Humboldt county are doing
we'll, despite the severe now storms.
The bullion output by the Typo Consol-
idated, last week, amounted to S5,045.
Rev. ]. Blanchard, Of Reno, ordained
Henry Ward Beecher upon his entering the
ministry.
The Reno Agricultural Society is in a
critical condition, being heavily in debt.
The Gazette says that unless something is
done s.. once, there will be no Fair next
year.
The Reno Gazette calls for a library and
reading rooms for boys, and says that a
community which contributes $50 in aid
OF sufferers on an island 5000 miles away,
ought to be able and willing to pay out a
much larger sum to keep its own boys from
going to the devil.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
Heavy CattIe shipping.

The Silver State of the 25th has the fol-
lowing Dumphy Il Hildreth, who are
called the cattle kings of Central Nevada,
have ordered 100 cars at this sta alton to
ship cattle from from Point. The cars are
to be bedded here and sent to Iron Point
as soon as possible. These cars will take to
California about 1000 head Of beef cattle,
enough to make a fair-sized drove.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

Tommy Douglas has reopened the Senate
saloon in his new quarters, next door to
the new building, on Main street. The ar
rangements Of his new saloon are complete
in every particular, and the place has been
arranged with especial regard to convent
ence and the comfort Of patrons. Tommy
is an old-timer, and a clever, accommodat-
ing gentleman. and deserves a fair share of
public patronage.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

Luther Clark, of the Palace, remem-
bered tho typos on Christmas day, and the
sr~SrrSEL's force Acknowledges the receipt
~ n quantity of egg nogg that could not
be surpassed. No place in town treated
;ts natrons more literally than the Palace
All corners were invited to p~artake OF some
inimitable egg nogg and a Christmas
l...sar N
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
Caution Notice..

superintendent Bliss gives notes in an
other column that the patrons of the Water
Company must be u little more careful of
their plugs and faucets. During the pres
ent cold weather there is likely to be a
scarcity of water for fire purposes. The
sESrIsEL hopes that this caution Will be
duly needed.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

The patients at the County Hospital
were given a royal dinner on Christmas,
and all OF them were remembered by Mrs.
Hunter. Individual patients were also
kindly remembered by Spiro Gregovieh, OF
the French Rotisserie, DIR. Bishop, Fred.
Hasten, Phil. Harris, Jack Perry, Ned
McSorley and G.. Court. The day passed
as pleasantly to the inmates as it was pos
sibie under the circumstances.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
GrtM. j.

Says the Mammoth City Times Grill.
y Griffith, the mining man and newspaper
correspondent, has been doing the mines
AZ bodie. He expresses himself as beng
asreeably surprised at the outlook In that
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

We have not been able to learn whether
.be Cherry Creek races have been post
non.d mr. not. Mr.. W. II. Sweeney lett Tor
hat noint Yesterday, and the inference Is
49,, The programme will be carried ont.
Emma Skapgs will enter the lists, and we
nnde,stand that Stranger died there sew
eral DAVIS since.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

The contract for running 800 feet on the
Bayard TAYLOR mine was let 70 H.
lev. Mr.. Fanley is an old miner, ana WI
send the work along with all r~ossible has'e'
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
p,.nmoma Bullion.

The Richmond Company shipped '"'
morning, by Wells, Fargo q oo''
Of bullion, valued $S,oo4 20.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

~lnctuliuk = AlH y 'atSN " feaus
These four mines did a little better than
for October. IL Is remarkable that ali Of
them paid dividends this month, the 0phir
for the first time in fifteen years. Consol-
dating the above reports, and comparing
them with those received for the cores
ponding month last year, we have the fol-
lowing result
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
us New Contract.

Peter McGarry 4 Co. were the success
iul bidders for the new contract In the
Prospect Mountain tunnel. They are
good miners, aud will crowd the work as
rapidly ~ any force Of men In the district.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
An Excc,rcnt Newspaper.

Says the Silver Reef Miner: The Eureka
SENTINEL has entered upon the publication
Of its eighteenth half yearly volume. The
state OF Nevada can boast of no better
newspaper than tie SENTINEL.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
rho New Time Table.

Commencing this morning the tram on
the f. & P. Railroad will leave Eureha AZ
A o,clock A. NJ. 1t will leave Palisaae AZ
The usual hour in the afternoon.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

Bullion to the amount OF e9'Slo pouno'
was shipped by the Eureka 0o"'
ing the past two days.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
Mixed Metal Mines.

The Bulletin gives the following as the
report OF the mixed metal mines for No
vanbsr.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
THE PUBLIC PULSE.
Comments of the Press ON Live
Subjects.

Comments of the Press ON Live
Subjects.
II on HAYES.
From the Sacramento Record Union.
1t is possible that a generation hence, as
the Secretary of the Treasury suggested,
the name of President Hayes may be re-
called with generation and approval, and
thai the resumption Of specie
may be attributed to his frmness and sa-
gacity. This, however, would not be a
very convincing proof of the perspicuity
OF our ancestors.
A -PRECENDENT.
From the Stock Report.
John Kelly defeated the Democratic
party in New York, and the Democratic
papers think he has now no right to a
voice in the councils of that party. This
is a mistake. There is a precedent to sus-
tain Mr.. Kelly's demand for retention Of
membership in his party in good standing.
George Gorham tried to defeat the Repub-
lican party in California, and the National
Committee not only allows him to repre-
sent the State on that Committee, but con-
temptuously ignores the request Of the
State Central Committee for his removal.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27

WELLocK has deserted the Morklhgmeh
and joined a Democratic cup IN oa IAN. aona
cisco. He charges hat hearney nas sone
pa,rrhl;mns for the Presidential race.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-02-25
The Market.

MONDAY EVENING, February a. 1879.
The weather is warm and pleasant, with
a light breeze from the South that threatens
to bring up ram.
Business is fairly active in nearly all
branches, with limited stocks of corn. oats
and -four.
FLOUR-Demand active for all grades.
Low to fair Superfines, heretofore neglected,
are being cnquircd for, with some sales.
The stocks of the better qualities of low
grades and of mediums are about exhaust
ed and Of Choice and Fancy, light.
The quotations are 90 to 3 25 for Su-
peripe, 3 80 to IS for Extra, 10 to 35
for Xxx, 4 40 to4 so for XXX, 4 60 to 4 IS
for Family, 80 to 90 for Choice, 8 IS
to 8 50 for Fancy-latier for City. On
orders 25 cents more is asked.
HAY The demand is confined mostly
to choice grades, stocks Of best are very
limited, common is plenty and dull.
OATS-Good demand and light offer
ings. Receipts are all taken on arrival
and prices have an upward tendency.
CORN-The demand is steady for mill
ing, but spectators are not in the market.
The supply is limited.
BUTTER-Thc market is over stocked
and very dull. no call for anything but
strictly choice.
EGGS-Weak and unsettled.
CHICKENS-Steady, and active demand
for all receipts
MEAL-Demand good for guaranteed
full weight city,
BRAN-In fair demand at 55c in round
lots and 56@5s on orders-bagged.
WHEAT Quotations nearly nominal.
The excitement at other points in this grain
has caused such an advance as to attract
shippers to them and offerings in consc-
quence are light, Values range at 9O@95,
for White; 970l00, for Red; 9S@l0O, for
Mediterranean.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-02-25
The Cairo Prices Current.
Office Washington Avenue,
Corner Twelfth Street,

The CAIRO Prices CURRENT Il published every
Tuesday and Friday from the Office Of Tue CAIRO
BULLETIN, and is intended to give true report of
the condition of the market on day of publication,
and the publisher trusts that full and complete
quotations will be given by the business men OF the
city.
TERMS.-One cent per copy. On all orders Of
p or more, of same date, the subscriber name
will be printed without extra charge. Orders for
extra copies must be received by 10 o'clock NJ,
On day Of publication.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-02-25

The BucKEYE.--It IS u we'll established
fact, that Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment
will cure, if used according to directions
Esculus Hippocastanum, or Horse Ches-
nuts, commonly known as the Buckeye, has
been highly esteemed for many years,
owing to the fact, that 1t possesses virtues,
lying in the bitter principle called Esculin,
which can be utilized for the cure of Piles
If affected with that terrible disease, use
Buckeye Pile Ointment and be relieved.
Barclay Brothers, agents, Cairo, Ills.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-02-25

HENDERSON, Hardware store. CONNER
cial avenue corner Twelfth, is the center of
attraction tor both city and country people.
There they find the "Grand Charter Oak
Stoves" Heating Stoves, all kinds, Bird
Cages, Lanterns, Lamps Chimneys, cut
lery, Plated ware, Carpenters tools, Files,
Hammers, Hatchcts, Tin ware-all kinds.
Potatoe Pircrs and Cutters, and thousands
Of other articles that we have not space to
mention,