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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19
lcoMNUSIcArED.1
THE TEXT BOOK QUESTION.
A Carson Correspondent ExpIafu,
why the Change Was Made.

A Carson Correspondent ExpIains
why the Change Was Made.
A gentleman Of Carson who is CONVEX :
ant with the whole subject, sends us the
following in explanation of the action Of
the State Board OF Education in changing
the school books. His explanation ia salts.
factory at this end of the line, and we
apologize to the Board for having copied
approvingly the structures Of the Elko
'Indcpendent':
CARSON, June 1C.
EDITOR SENTINEL: l notice in your
paper Of Juno 14th an article in which
you join with the Elko "Independent'' in
casting some rather grave reflections upon
the State Board Of Education for their
action lately in the adoption Of the Pacific
Coast Spoilers, and for their proposition to
discuss the merits of the other text books
now in use with reference to making any
change that may be deemed essential. You
ought to .look a little out" on general
principles, and you should especially be
careful not to clip too copiously from the
Independent" when the editor OF that
valuable paper is not at home. Were you,
bonored sir, en- pays de connaissance in
this matter you would find no one to
blame, l think. And this is why: III the
first place, the change in the spoilers does
not cost anybody in Nevada q single cent.
For six months from September LIST any
urchin can take his greasy and torn little
old primer by Grandpa McGuffy and get q
way up new one Of Bancroft's very attrac-
tive and admirable books on an even swap.
III the youngster is making his first pur-
chase be pays, during these Introductory
six months, just ten cents for one Of the
new books, instead Of twenty-five cents for
one Of the old ones. After introduction
the price will be just what it is now,
twenty-five cents, with this advantage to
the children of the State, that they will get
for the price q highly interesting and i'm
proved text book in lieu of one that savors
Of the stagnant past. Dur teachers with
out exception. as far as heard from, are
highly pleased with the change. As to
what may be done hereafter, let me have
this much to say in the matter OF the pro-
posed change in the arithmetic. The
present book, Robinson Il Fisk's, is the
vilest and most expensive ever used in a
school-room 1t is a great gingerbread
affair, full OF errors, and built w on .
faulty, vicious plan OF instruction. Any
change made in this pool will save money,
and will be hailed by teachers and pupils
as an epoch Of deliverance. In passing, /
may say that the old Board did not adopt
Robinson d Fisk's book. 1t was foisted
upon them, and, come way or other, they
stood the imposition. In case Of any other
change the people may be assured that it
will be made only after mature delibera-
ton, and upon condition that it is accom-
panied with no burden Of expense. As to
the insinuations here and there cast upon
the Board Of Education by thoughtless per-
sons and light-waisted journals, l do not
think, for my part, that they are nothing
more nor less than SANDER Of the simon
pure stripe. Yours, as ever,
J%uNIpER.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

Scraps from the Notebook Of the
SentineI's Reporter.
The American Labor Union meets IN
Armory Hall tonight.
Sheriff Kyle and Senator Cassidy are ex'
pected home ON Sunday.
An excellent lunch is set in the Palace
saloon daily, between IL and 2 O'Clock.
The failure to secure That howitzer has
demoralized the Artillery Company.
Sweeney's new livery stable, above the
| Opera House, will soon be completed.
One day Of grace yet remains for the
payment Of the last assessment on Albion.
Uncle Dave Hall declares the Interna-
| tional shall be the finest hotel in the State.
Jim Ashley has seven boarders now. We
! always give this item when items are
scarce.
One OF Mosler, Bahmann & Co.'s Gin
%cinnati's safes has been received by Coll d
Money.
Mr.. Schoield is working industriously
on the scenery Of Bartlett's new Opera
House.
The lot formerly occupied by Charley
Stuart, on Main street, still awaits a pur-
chaser.
The Berger Family will be well patron
lied. A large number OF reserved seats
have already been taken.
The Sheriff's Office is in receipt Of a
specimen dog tag, and the entire lot will
arrive shortly.
A fine chisel was found on Mob Hill
yesterday, which the owner can have upon
application at this Office.
ls..-aa ~ o..x - t1,a .Na~t1so. 1900.
in Steler's window would turn the head OF
any ordinary mortal, male or female.
Doc. Keen will sell tie contents Of a
house on Mob Hill at auction tomorrow.
See advertisement elsewhere.
TIT fortnightly exercises in the public
school will take place to morrow afternoon.
Parents and others should attend.
Phil. Harris cigar stand. next to the
Oriental, is being fitted up in a neat man
ner. Phil. expects to open tomorrow.
Ed. Dodge has knocked the partition out
Of his grocery store. and it is no longer the
~''little store round the corner"
Mr.. John b. Magee, Superintendent OF
the Hillside Mining Company in Bristol
District, arrived here last evening from
New York.
Joe Wells proposes to build foundry in
the vicinity OF the water tank west Of town.
He will be out Of the reach of confiagra-
tions hereafter.
Monaco has finished tie photographs Of
the Mob Hill hose cart. No better pic
lures have ever been turned out OF his
establ ishment.
The cases Of Isabella A. Mcdaniel VS..
Henry Kind, and William Cameron VS..
William Hancock, will be tried in the Dis
trict Court at 10 o'clock this morning.
Judging from the amount OF bullion re-
cejyed the Tybo Company are doing a good
business. Sixty bars have arrived in Eu-
reka the past day or two.
Twenty chances to beat four fives at dice
is given any smokest by Beard. at Smith &
Caravans. 1t is a game peculiarly vain,
and naturally originated with Pete Cana
van.
The case OF Tognini & Co. ct al. VS..
Matt. Kyle, was tried before a jury in the
District Court yesterday. A verdict was
rendered for defendant for 6.029 bushels
Of coal at 10 cents, amounting 20 1904. GA.
Plaintiff was allowed ten days stay of exc
cution in which to file statement on mo-
ton for a new trial.
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PIensnnt Resort.

If there are any among our readers who
have not already visited the Star Brewery
on Spring street, we would advise them to
do so. The proprietors, Messrs. Smith &
Mendes, have spared no expense in making
il a pleasant summer resort. The grounds
have been laid out in a tasteful manner,
trees planted and arbors built. 1t is just
the place for a man to take his wife or
sweetheart on a hot day or pleasant even
ing. He can nave a picnic on a small scale
and at little cost, for there are no grounds
in this vicinity so we'll adapted for passing
an hour or two in pleasant relaxation.
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Will Turn out.

The Richmond Hose Company held a
special meeting last night, and determined
that they would turn out on the Fourth, il
with only five men. A committee, con
sisting of the officers Of the Company
was appointed to make the necessary ar
rangements. The Richmonds have shown
a commendable spirit, and we hope theii
example will be followed by all the other
eomnanieg.
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Remembered.

The SENTINEL's employees were surprised
and gratifed yesterday afternoon, by the
receipt Of a keg Of excellent beer, accom-
panied by the compliments OF Mr.. II. vor-
berg. Of the c.. P. Brewery. 1t was part
of the first brew made by Mr.. Verberg since
the fire. Being strictly temperate we are
unable to pass upon its merits, but some of
our compositors, who are considered good
judges. say no better article was ever
manufactured in this city. Mr.. V. has re-
duced his price to so cents per gallon, and
says he is prepared to supply the entire
ommunity.
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EnAh GAnniin~.

The sspacifc Life" states that Sylvester
Knight, proprietor Of the Virginia City
shooting gallery. recently scored 80 points
out of a possible 100 on a reduced Creed
moor target, at 95 feet distance, the bulls
eve being nine-sixteenths OF an inch In
diameter. He made f6 consecutive bills
ewes and a center. The weapon used was
a Ballard rifle, weighing eight pounds, and
the barrel measuring 28 inches.
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Base Hall club.

A number Of gentlemen met last even
ing for the purpose of organizing a base
ball club, and tho following committees
were appointed
On Organization, Constitution, ETC.
Thos. Wren. f. N. Robinson, 0. l.. Scott,
Judge Cromer and W. s. Beard.
On Ball Grounds-Dave Aston, Billy
Stoweii and Fred German.
On Memberships. N. Robinson, W. S.
Beard and Billy Stowell.
The committees will meet on Friday even
ing at 8 O'Clock in Judge Cromer's Office,
for permanent organization. All menu
bers are requested TO attend.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19
A. o,a Com.tockcr Gome

William Brown writes from Bonanza
City, Lemhi county. Idaho, to parties in
Virginia City, under date of May Esd, as
follows: II am sorry to inform you that
Johnny Kilfoy died on the 18th of this
month, of consumption, on Lyon Greek,
while en- route from Challis to Bonanza
City, Yankee Fork District. l saw him
two hours after death, and Pat O'Brien. Of
Gold Hill, and myself gave him as good q
funeral as we could"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

The London "Mining Journal says
there is decidedly a better demand for
lead, no doubt in a great measure owing to
the low rate Of money enabling a large
building trade being carried on through
out the country. There is also an i'm
proved demand for export. All this is
good news for the investment OF money in
our leading home lead mines, at present
ridicnlously low in price, and many OF
which we're never i~ntrinsicly looking SO
we'll as now.
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Ronrs, Of Town Trustees.

The Board met yesterday afternoon,
Messrs. Turner and Campbell present.
A petition was presented from the prop
erty holders on West Main street, between
Bateman and Clark, asking that he Board
order the sidewalk to be built in conform
itv with the grade established some time
ago by Mr.. Read, and il was SO ordered.
The grade can be seen upon application at
the Clerks office.
O'Neil avenue was declared a public
highway, after which the Board adjourned.
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OH EciioM. Election.

Bullion Encampment No. 10, has elected
the following officers: II. B. Mckee, Chief
Patriarch; II. II. Henry, Senior Warden;
G. l.. Broy, Junior Warden; C. D.. Bid
well, High Priest; Chas. Ferraris, Scribe ;
N, A. Chandler, Treasurer. Trustees-B.
G. Levy, w. II. Davenport and G.. W.
Douglas.
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False RsDOrt.

The s'Times-Review" is informed by
the Robinson brothers, who arrived at
Tuscarora last Friday from Bruneau. that
the reports of Indian depredations in that
section are wholly unfounded. The set
tiers in that country have prepared them
selves for an emergency, but no immediate
trouble with the Indians is anticipated.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

The trial of the opium-smokers has been
set for tomorrow, as has also that OF
Stewart, charged with breaking open a
freight car at the depot. The opium law
has so far proven a dead letter. and the
chances are that the parties who will be
tried tomorrow will escape.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

The Austin "Reveille' states that the
will Of Isaac C. Bateman has been filed for
probate. The estate, valued at $3.50. 900,
is devised to the widow and the son. sub
iect to the following legacies ; SIS. 600 to
his niece, Kitty Orr ; $500 q year. for six
years. for the education Of his niece. Liz
zie Batemsn. daughter OF his brother,
Geo. W. Bateman, and $500, for two years,
to Mary L. Bateman, the wife of hia BROTH
err. John CASHIER and H. H. Allen are the
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

Jim Middaugh. who has charge Of the
flagstaff, was engaged yesterday iii secur-
ing subscriptions toward the purchase Of q
new town flag. He met with reasonable
success. but not such as he should have
done, considering his missive. Public en-
terpriso seems to be at low ebb in Eureka
Just now.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

It seems that the eleven school children
who died SO suddenly at Jacobs Mill. q
village in northern Vermont, were not pois-
oned at the brook. as at first supposed, but
were the victims of diptheria. induced by
foul pools and sinks under and around the
school house.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

Ssckson Honse-Wm. F~irstbrook, Ruby
Hi; J.. N. Whitehill, Phoebe.
uanAer House-Wm. Stephens, j. b.
Rapids. :" oios'' urand
turner Housed. Thoreson, VIM, Cam
esoa' Eureka J. G. Emery, Boston.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

Messrs. N. P. Murphy and John Sulli-
van have leased the Endeavor mine. for
merly the Page and Corwin, in Secret Can
yon, and will commence work Immediately.
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The Meeting Tonight.

Officers Of the fire and military com
panies should not forget that a meeting
will be held in Judge Cromer's office, at 8
O'Clock this evening, for the purpose OF
making some arrangements to celebrate
the Fourth,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

Harry Cardu. of the Washington Guard,
and William Haskell, of the Sarsfield
Guard, will shoot q match at the National
Guard grounds, Virginia City, on the 28th
instant, for 500 a side, the usual rules to
govern, at a I0O-yard target,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19
F~urnisure Dealer.

Frank Peed this morning
that he will hereafter turn his attention II
dealing in furniture, wall paper, ~crockery
lamps and chimneys, and also in second
band goods Of all kinds. Frank is . SQUARE
man TO deal with.
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Clothing ~ Auction.

Jim Dean will continue his auction
sale Of clothing, in front Of Jack Perry's
saloon, at IL o'clock to-day. As the goods
are knocked down for whatever they will
bring, the boys will have an opportunity
Of securing good clothing at ridiculously
low prices.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19
Held Cor PostAgc.

The following letters are held at the Post
Office for want Of postage: Robert Row
land, Sutro, Lyon county, Nevada, and
Mrs. Sarah A. Burns, Cherry Greek, New
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

The Austin ''Reveille" is disposed to be
sarcastic. Hear it "Dr. Mcdonald, the
p~hrenologist, has been giving the inhabi-
tants Of Paradise a series of lectures on
bathing. He must have soon discovered
the necessities Of the community"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

The Austin howitzer, ordered to Eureka
by the State military authorities. arrived
last night. and can be seen at Jack Perry's
corner to-day.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

TAKE = look at those nobby Scotch chiveot
shirts. The finest line ever brought to Nevada
has just been received at
FRANK DOUTRICK L cos.
Headquarters for Gentlemen's Quitting.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

SOME very stylish straw and summer hats
also lightweight Office coats. Call and get
prices, at FRANK DOUTRICK 4 CO.'S.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

Wells, Fargo l. Co. shipped this morning
2 bars Of bullion. valued at So, 900.
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posTOFFICE HOuhS'

onen on week days from 8
The Once 70 $50 p. NJ. and from Q to
i%; sssIssry n and Money Order business closes At
AP.N nails close at S;5o p. {.
ON SUNDAYS
!. open from IL NJ. to P y.
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FOR SALE.

YJyHE LOT, 25x100 FEET. ADJOINING THE
STONE SALOON, on Main Street, and
formerly occupied by G. d. Stuart 4 Co. For
particulars. inquire of
uILLHoUSE h COLE. Attorneys,
Or to GEO. THATCHER,
2l6 Front Street, San Francisco,
Eureka, June 16, 1879. je17-1wis
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Wells, Fargo 4 Co.'S Letter I.ist.
The following letters were received at wells,
Fargo 4 Cos Once last evening and not
delivered:
II Hull M Hartnett
p Rojasde FL Feletter
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
4 NAN HUNG IN TYPO

Mr.. A. and Mr.. B. started from Typo on the
10th of last month. Mr.. A., being an old 49er,
called at the wORKINGMAN's CLOTHING
STORE. and purchased a neat and nobby eutft.
Mr.. B., being . stranger, went to some other
store. and for twice the amount paid by Mr.. A.,
purchased an old shelf-worn suit. On their
return to Typo, the contrast was so ridiculous
that the citizens called an indignation meet
ing, and hung Mr.. B.. to the nearest telegraph
pole, with the following placard on his breast
End back:
"This man did not buy these clothes he has
on from the 'workingnsn's Clothing Store"
After hanging for three hours, he was pro-
nounced dead, and the people telegraphed to
the "workingman's Clothing Store" to have
that house send on a suit to bury him in. The
Coroner held an inquest, and returned the fol-
lowing verdict:
1--WE find that Mr.. b. came to his death At the
end of a rope. the other end being in the hands
of many citizens; that we hold no one to blame
for his death, as 1t was we'll deserved. Fur
thermore. we would warn any person or per-
sons who may be coming this way, not to come
unless they buy their clothes at the best and
cheapest place in Eureka. This is
"a sad, but not DER true tall"
For the originator, call at the
wORKINGMAN's CLOTHING STORE,
Two doors below Paxton L Cos Bank.
Friends. to save your lives, and money, too,
be poor. you can have all kinds Of goods At
your own price. my25
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

MRS. AsHIM will open her Ice Cream
Parlors to-day, and will serve. both day and
evening. the incest favored creams. cakes, tea
and coffee. l have five of the contest pariors In
Eureka. X NJ. A. ASHIM.
Proprietress.
Eureka, June s, 1879. jeS-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

GET a roll Of choice Gilt-edge butter at
FRANK DOUTRlCK h cos.
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All parties indebted to NJ. H. Joseph, Of the
Golden Rule store will oblige him by coming
forward aud settling their accounts; and those
having bills against him will please present
them as soon ~ convenient. my24
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-19

Jusr to hand, fifty white coats, for BARRIERS,
walters and b~arkeepers, at So each. at the
Headquarters.
FRANK DoUTRICK L co.
The daily gazette., 1879-06-24
Deaf As nm Adder.

Since my earliest remembrance, in
the consideration of person who might
be hard Of hearing, have heard the eX-
pr ssions more or le9. used -"'tedf as an
ddder" Nov what in the word could
be the peculiar applicability OF the idea
could not divine. What was there dea
about an adder? bad Slaughtered them
aud never discovered that their organs Of
caring were not as keen as are the Of
gans Of other leaving things. Since my
early boyhood adders had been my
peculiar aversion for never could, and
never can, forget the sp'ckled monster
that stung my Gear schoolmate, in Nal
dem, and think that boy would have
died bad not fortune SO ordered tina.
naHd of Penvbscot indians WERE encamp-
I'd near to his home, with their old
"Medicine Man" (this one Glanced to
be woman) in company. The appllca-
ton of a simple pasture aud roadside
weed saved his life. Aye, had thought
adders were particularly sharp aud quick
Of hearing.
However, one day the hero of my
household came to me with, ,"Grandpa, is
an adder deaf?" He had hit upon the
expression, and, with quick interest, was
seeking TO know the meaning, or the
sense.
Now, one thing Is sure Not one Of
those old, general sayings, admitted into
our lone literature, is without sense or
Significance at the root; and bearing this
in mind, l set at the work of looking it
up. And found il. Look to the book OF
Plsams, lviii., verses !, 5, and read-in
speaking of the wicked-"Thelr poison
is like the p ,ison Of serpent; they are
like the deaf addeIthat stoppeth her eai;
which will not heark4n TO the voice OF
charmers, charming never so wisely"
This found ia that good Old Book;
and then found, in work of "Phrase
and Fable" that there was tradition
among The peole of the Psalmlst's time
that the cunning andder, when the snake
cnarmer app cached, would bury one eal
in the sand, and stop the other ear will
the tail, thus rendering of no avail the
corjurer's m st subtle arts.
80 now we know what is ment by
"DedJ us an adder"