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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
Two Peculiar Characters.

HAYES Human died near Utica, New
York, a few days ago., aged sixty-six years.
Although possessing the faculty Of speech,
he had not uttered two consecutive words
for fifty years. When sixteen years old,
hearing his father swear at a member of
the family, he made a vow that he would
never speak again. This vow was kept for
seven years. He then met with an acct
dent, which bruised the fingers of his left
hand, the pain drawing from him the ex-
clamation, "Ohl" On but n other oc-
casion was he heard to speak. This time
the wore ''See'' was called forth by a snake
that crawled over a sleeping child. A
column might be filled by a recital OF Hin
mans eccentricities. SOM Of his devices
to avoid conversation were crafty in the
extreme. He was a close student, and he
has left a voluminous diary during his fifty
years Of silence. He leaves a fortune Of
S2i, 900 to a nephew, with the admonition,
keep your mouth shut" Notwithstand-
ing his silence, he was a great ~fayorite in
the neighborhood in which he lived.
In O~glethorpe, Georgia, there also died,
within q short time, Il woman who at the
age Of sixteen years, from some cause or
other, stopped the use of her tongue. and
until inst before her death, twenty years
after, she never uttered a word. As her
last hours were drawing near, she sent for
some OF her friends and dictated her will
in a manner that proved her sound in mini
and fluent in language. She spoke OF
many things that had occurred in the
country during her apparent dumbness,
but gave no reason for her strange con-
duct. An attempt was made to break her
will on the ground Of insanity, but it
failed.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
WORDS OF

The following extract, taken from the
Carson Tribune, is about as truthful a
statement Of the condition of affairs as re-
CARDS railroad matters that we have yet
seen
This remark was made yesterday to a
newspaper editor from abroad. "Why not
take a decided stand as ar anti-railroad
man ~ Because" was the answer, 81
am not nti-railroad in feeling, but merely
wish to see even-handed justice meted to
them as well as to the people. / am" said
our friend, Gin favor of extending rail-
roads all over the State Of Nevada, and l
want to see such laws enacted as will pre-
vent unjust discrimination and too heavy
rates for freights and fares" The gentle
man was eminently correct, for there has
OF late been altogether too much balder-
dash published Oh the ~iniquities of railroad
corporations, and published by men who
are known to have been the subservient
tools Of the very corporations they abuse
at this time. Men who have sold them
selves over and over again are not apt to
be considered sincere when they turn like
ours on their former owners and feeders.
All the attempts of such men to lead the
masses are futile and avail nothing, for
looking back to the bargain and sale legis-
lation Of two years ago, the eye OF the tax
payer naturally turns in the direction of
the Bonanza works, and inquiries whether
it were better to be under the control Of
Sharon aud Mills or the Bonaza kings.
Neither one should be abba to control or
injure the people, but they do so, and
as long as their coin lasts they will buy
editors and legislators.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

This land derived its name from its
m~any-colored turretted hills and rocks,
which, white, pink and blue, stand out in
painted contrast with the unehanging
greenery of gnarled and wide-fringed pines.
From the Divide the whole range of the
Rocky mountains is seen at a glance, and
they are ever varying in color. In early
morn, says an English magazine. Pixies
Peak is clad in violet, md the rising sun
tips it with gold in the evening it is all
rose. The Snowy Range is sometimes sill
yer, and at other times the snow is a per-
feet pink, fading as the sun sets into a
gray and violet and white. In a bright
MONDAY the foothills display all their
hues of green and lumber. The Peak, as |
write in January, is violet colored, streaked
with silver. l fear no brush can ever rep
resent it as it appears in natures dress. 1t
must be seen. The vivid colors OF the
rainbow in this land are really enchanting
when they appear, though we seldom have
a true rainbow, so rare is the rain shower /;
but we have other rainbows-a rainbow IN
the snow mist, a kind of snowy sleet,
which falls on the hills and at times rises
from the snow range under the heat OF the
sun like a bright game vail. On a frosty
evening, too, at shutdown the landscape is
hommed with an atmosphere painted with
all the colors of the rainbow, as with a
broad ribbon. Night in Colorado is not
black or even gray but when the weather
is fine, which is nearly always, the moon
sails in a armament of dark blue, bright
and clear. Truly, then, is this Western
land styled Colorado" a land clothed,
like the darling child Of the Hebrew patri-
arch, in a robe Of many colors.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
rLUE Usr.
Scraps from the Notebook of the
Sentinel's Reporter.

Scraps from h Notebook of the
Sentinel's Reporter.
Three stages are now running between
Ruby Hill and Eureka.
Some fine engravings are on exhibition
at Straus' jewelry store.
Jim Ashley is feeding IA persons at the
expense Of the county at present.
A brute OF a man says you can tell q
woman suffragist by the size Of her foot.
Mrs. Hunter will deliver her lecture of
Wheels Within Wheels at the Court
house this evening.
The Ruby Hill Amateurs will charge
81. 80 for reserved seats at their entertain
ment. and 81 for the gallery.
Vowinkle's dollhouse, just above the
SENTINEL Office, now presents an attractive
appearance.
Do not attempt to refute ISLANDERS; many
a mule has broken his neck, kicking at
nothing.
The neat sum of 1910 was raised among
the Eureka Consolidated boys, at their last
payday, for the benefit OF Fred James.
Don't forget the sale of Lieut.. John
Shoenbar's furniture, On Spring street, this
'iohbAho' oohAC ~S boAo~sAo S"h w DC
cured.
Mr.. Schwamb, the entcrprising under
taker, has just received a new and magnifi-
cent hearse from Crane, Breed & Co., Gin
c%innati, Ohio.
A large number OF valentines passed
through our postoftice yesterday. and post
master and clerks were kept unusually
busy.
A civil suit, involving a wood ranch,
was brought in the District Court y%ester-
day, by A. E. Kaye & Co., against Edwards
* Cromly.
The Centennial Guard, Of Ruby Hill,
will give q social dance at Miners Union
Hall, on Monday evening, February II.
A very enjoyable party is anticipated.
1t is becoming quite a common thing for
persons to get in debt to the full extent Of
their ability, and then skip out for other
parts.
When the news of Sam d. Bells death
arrived from San Francisco, we stated that
he died while undergoing a surgical oper-
alton by DR.. Lane. We are now informed
that such was not the case, but that he
lived two days after the surgical operation
had been performed.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

The following is a complete list Of the
commissioned and non-commissioned Off
GERS Of the new artillery company:
Captain c. G.. Hubbard.
First Lieutenant-Jobn S~hoenbar.
Second Lieutenant-R. M. Beatty.
Junior Second Lieutcnant-E. II. Dodge.
Surgeon, with rank Of LIST Lieut. DIR. j.
A.. Nesbitt.
Sergeants-First, James F.. Mason; Quar-
termaster, Hank Knight Veterinary, Frank
Cleveland Charles l.. Broy, Frank ID.
Durkee, r. Sadler, VI. d. Foley.
Corporals-S. G.. Humphreys, II. l.. Chase,
G. NJ. Wilson, William Mulch, o. l.. Scott,
John S. Stewart, A. j. Atkins, J. J. ker-
men,, A. NJ. Pfaff, Adolph A. Witt.
Trumpeter-John Hess.
Saddler-S. s. Sloss.
Guidon-L. p. Anderson.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.


We respectfully call your attention to a very
large assortment of CLOTHING and FURNISH
ING GOODS that have recently come into our
possession, we having acquired the same in a
settlement with u Phoebe Clothing House, aris-
ing out of a bond given to Messrs. P. Berwin &
Brother. We a.e DESTROYS of disposing of the
same, and SPECIAL BARGAINS will be given to
parties who win form a club and buy in lots of
half a dozen pairs of pants also, in single
lots.
We keep constantly on hand a very extensive
stock of BOOTS and SHOES, which we sell at
prices marked away down.
O.. DUNKEL 4 co.
Eureka, February 7, 1879. febS If
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

William J. Malloy. a p~rospector working
in the Ell Dorado, No. 2, mine. on Prospect
mountain. yesterday morning went into a
winze that his partner, p. O. Fiefeld, and
himself were sinking, to fire some holes
that were drilled the previous evening,
when a premature blast took place, giving
him barely time TO escape. In getting
away from the explosion his hat fell off,
and it was shattered into u thousand pieces.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

A LARGE number of tobacco manufac-
turers from various parts of the country
nave held conferences in Washington re-
Gently, and have united in a written re-
quest to the Committee on Finance to take
definite action as soon as practicable on
the amendatory revenue bill, and to fix the
tax on tobacco at sixteen cents a pound.
The signers of this request argue that il
the tax should be fixed at twenty cents, as
proposed by a majority of the Senate COM
miitee, the agitation to alter it will be re-
newed at the next session Of Congress.
They think that a sixteen cent tax ought to
lie permanent. 1t was stated in conference
that owing to this unsettled state of the
question the tobacco interest is suffering
and entailing heavy losses on manufacture
ers, n of whom said that every delay Of
thirty days is q loss to him of 500.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
STATE AND NEIGHBORHOOD.
Condensed Items Cleaned from Our
Exchanges.

EAChhNAhkCDs
The product Of the Martin White mine
for January was Sal 600, all silver.
The capital stock Of the Mackey Gold
and Silver Mining Company has been in
creased from SIS, ZOO, 900 to $40, 000, 900.
The Virginia and Truckee Railroad Com
pany paid off the other day. The amount
discussed all around for wages and in
bills was something over S45, 0OO.
The Bank Of California, located in San
Francisco, has cut down the wage OF its
employees by a handsome percentage, and
the other banks there are likely to follow
suit.
Leadville has two daily papers, the En-
terprise and ReUeiue, and six daily stage
lines. A railroad has been surveyed,
which the Leadvillians say will be COM
| pleted next summer.
James D. Whitney, who was convicted a
couple of months ago, in Oregon, Of the
murder of Oliver Hebert, q ~well-known
former resident Of Silver City, and SEN
fenced to be hung, has been granted a new
trial.
Michael Vincent, known to fame as the
| "Iron Man," died in San Francisco on the
9th instant, at the age of A. He was born
in Lyons, France, and was known through
out Europe and this country. He was said
to be the strongest man in the world.
Frank Kenyon, the w%ell-known news
paper man, writes to the editor of the Lyon
County Times, saying: my health, some
what improved, continues to battle the
physicians here, so l am going to Guate-
mala in Central America. A change OF
climate will DO the work, l think"
Spring City, the principal camp Of the
Paradise Valley mines, is near the upper
end of Paradise Valley, and is So miles
north of Winnemucca. 1t contains about
SEQ inhabitants. Paradise City, another
camp, is ten miles south Of Spring City,
and contains a population Of about 800.
The British Blondes, says the Lyon
| County Times, seem to have taken q great
fancy to this country. -Four left the
troupe in Salt Lake. two in Eureka, one in
Carson and one in Virginia. Out Of thirty,
the original strength of the troupe, only
| seven are with it now.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

If any Benedict in our community cares
to preserve the peace in his family, we
would in all kindness advise him to keep
away from the store of O. Dunkel & Co.
Yesterday they received an invoice Of
goods, among which was a wrapper that
costs the modest sum Of $3.50. and an un-
derskirt and overdress valued at about
500. A woman that sees those articles
will have them in spite Of hard times. and
the only protection against a Candle lecture
or an unlimited flow of tears, that our male
readers have, is, for the next few days to
keep them away from Dunkel's store.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15


and Peace Reigns I'm Warsaw.
The SENTINEL yesterday suggested edito-
rally that the advocates Of the Railroad
bill and the railroad authorities should
meet on a common ground and endeavor
to reconcile their differences. This sug-
gestion met the approval Of all concerned,
and last evening Mr.. Everts, the Superin-
tendent OF the Eureka & Palisade Railroad,
met some Of our most prominent citizens,
and the subject Of dispute was incidentally
discussed. No conclusion was reached,
but a committee, consisting Of Messrs.
Baily, Sadler and johnson, were appointed
on behalf Of the citizens TO confer with Mr..
Everts. In the meantime no action will
be taken on the Storey county bill. This
that an amicable arrangement can be
cached
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
THE FESTIVAL.
A Success. Financially and other.
wise.

WISE.
The Domino Festival, given by the ladies
OF Eureka, for the purpose OF raising funds
to reseat the Methodist Church, took place
at the Opera House last night. The at
tendance was much larger than at any ball
we have witnessed here, and there was
quite a number Of spectators in the gal
lery. Many persons purchased tickets
who did not attend the festival, and the re-
ceipts it is said, Will foot up quite a hand
some sum. A majority Of those present
were in mask, and while there was no
hilarity, and the decorum of every one was
in keeping with the object for which it was
given, still every n enjoyed themselves
heartily, and a more sociable affair has
never occurred in Eureka. We are pleased
to record the success Of the festival, as it
will aid in accomplishing a worthy object.
About $500 will be turned over to Mr..
Kicker after paying all expenses of the en-
tertainment.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

The Enterprise publishes the following
extractfrom a letter received by a resident
of Virginia City: "On Sunday last l wit
messed the performance of a terrible surgi-
cal operation on the head of Sam Bell.
Henry knight brought San down here
from Eureka last week, Sam being as crazy
as a White Pine bedbug. A doctor here
made an ineision in Bells forehead and re-
moved a portion Of the skull, when he
found a piece Of lead Ga splinter of a split
ball probably pressing upon the brain.
where it had been for eight years. Last
night Bell was perfectly rational and
seemed to be getting along all right"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

The plague is the oldest of known dis
eases, has existed in the Levant and along
the Mediterranean shore, was well known
among the Greeks, Romans and lnhabi-
tants Of Palestine. In 10l7, b. c., it car
ried away 10, 900 in Palestine, and 452 b.
C. swept off half the population Of Rome.
One hundred years later 10000 died daily
in the seven-hilled city. In l26 b.. c..
800, 900 persisted by it in Numidia and 200.-
900 in Carthage. From 265 to $50 b. c.,
it spread all over the world, and in A. ID.
1905 historians estimated that it carried off
one-half the entire population of the then
inhabited world.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
D,.cardim~ ola Associates.

Colonel Monroe has moved his last load
of household goods into town, and says
from this time forth he will never associate
with any old men or ranehers. The
Colonel is only seventy-four years of age,
and is n of the liveliest, happiest and
gayest Of '.the boys" We suppose he will
now be considered a bloated aristocrat.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
The Scandal Case.

The case of Purcell VS.. Delahanty, that
has occupied the attention Of the District
Court for a couple Of days, was concluded
late last night. The jury were out three
hours, and returned q verdict in favor Of
the defendant.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
PERSONALS.

Mr. J...E. Baker, fate Of the Typo Sun,
arrived here last evening, en- route for
M. sam. Barclay, the proprietor Of the
LAST freight line that runs from Carlin to
Iuscarora, arrived last evening, and is
stopping at the International.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
NEVADA LEGISLATURE.
| ESPECIAL prspArcH TO THE DAILY SENTINEL. !


Carson CRY, February IA.
The following bills were introduced: To
increase the salary of Storey County Com
missioners to 81 500 per year.
Appropriating $4,000 for the relief OF
John H. Cradlebaugh. Supplementary to
the law for the establishment OF election
p~recints bills, we're passed.
Assembly.
The entire morning session was taken up
in the consideration Of Assembly bill No.
/, providing for the erection of o State
Insane Asylum at Reno. The appropriation
Is 500. 900. The bill passed by a vote Of
80 70 II.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
Hotel Arrivals.

international Hotd-A. Dewitt, Newark
valley; 8. Barclay, Carlin; p. Lapel,
belmont; George TAFT, Belmont; p. Hoag,
Diamond; J. A. Wright, City; Thomas
nooerts, Ruby Hill; @. G. Hay, San Fran
Hill. ~ ~
Jackson House,. E. Baker, Typo.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

The Elke Independent republishes the
problem given in the SENTINEL on Sunday
asst, and also publishes the correct answer,
namely, than there was due the town from
the agent $50 23. and the towns loss
was So IL.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

the girl he loves in school.
Now, sir, be it known that the question
that is puzzling 30 many Of Eureka's
classics, Is n Of the questions which was
used in California, which has been the
cause Of so much investigation for the past
few months, resulting in false swearing
and scandal, by q lucrative traffic in furn-
ishing the questions and answers by q few
nice scoundrels.
This statement is made for the benefit OF
our worthy critics who are so deeply in
volved in the answer as TO risk the shatter-
ing OF their reason, and making it indis-
pensable to have the Insane Asylum To-
Gated in Eureka as a home institution.
RUsTICITY.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

The iron mines of the Lake Superior re-
gion produced, during the year 1878. 1,125,-
093 IONS Of ore, valued at So, 449, 332. The
furnaces shipped l7,40i tons of pig-iron,
valued at S435, 100.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

The fact was brought out on a criminal
trial at the Kent Assizes recently, that an
English girlh had become a mother at the
age Of twelve years and one month. 1t is
said to be the only authentic instance of a
female native of England becoming a pa
rent at so early an ace.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
loom TO LET

GENERAL LARGE AND COMFORTABLE
- Rooms, in suits or single, can be had ~
inquiring of JAMES A. pENTON;
At the Consolidated Boarding House, North
Main street.
Eureka, December 10, 1877 Dill
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

The Richmond Company shipped this
morning, through Wells, Fargo & Co., s
bars of bullion, valued at SIC, 1875 AZ.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

The Government gives rations regularly
to over 800 Indians at Camp McDermit,
and the noble red men are perfectly salts
fed with the situation.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

A movement is said to be on foot to
divide Texas into two States, to be known
as North and South Texas. This move, if
carried into effect, viii give the Democrats
two more majority in the Senate.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
TO L T

YNwO SUITS OF FINELY FURNISHED
/ rooms ; also, two single rooms. For psfi
ticulars apply to r H. kNIGHYi
ON Mob Hill.
Eureka, February 10. 1879. feblf Nv
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

On the 25th Of January Richmond Con-
solidated mining shares were quoted in the
London market at f9A to f104.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

John E. Skinner, a composition of New
Haven. has received notice of a legacy Of
$3.50, 900 left him by Antoine Mercer, of
st. Thomas, West Indies, in return for
kindness shown the latter when he was
poor and friendless.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

W.. P. Haskell 4 Co. are now closing out their
sewing machine business, and will sell their
stock of machines at reduced prices. You can
buy a good Singer. Florence or Wheeler 4 Will
son for $50. febl4 1w
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

Has secured the services of Mr.. George
Mann, the popular order-cook of Eureka.
Regular dinners will be given. 4
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
WATCHES AND JEwELRY RE-
PAIRED.

If you want to have your watches and jew
elry repaired in a workmanlike manner. go to
P. Steler's jewelry store, one door south of S.
Ashim 4 Bros, Main street.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

Inere will be q meeting Of the stock
holders OF the Maryland Tunnel Company
their Office. ~
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A Step I'm the Right Direction.
EuRFKA. Februarv IA.

EDITOR SENTINEL: l approve heartily Of
your suggestion hat an additional teacher
should be employed in our public schools.
The idea Of encumbering any one, especial.
ly a woman, with the care of 65 scholars,
is outrageous. The SENTINEL deserves the
thanks Of every one for calling attention to
this outrage. JUSTICE.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

This is the watchword of the Golden Rule
Store, and Notwithstanding all the puff adver-
tisements and extraordinary announcements.
JOE exceeds and gets away with the baggage,
selling goods cheap for cash.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15

A Waterbury, Connecticut, factory turns
out G, 7s0, 900 pins a day.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
Late Of Josh mart-s Company.

Late OIL JOsh Harris eOmp ony.
Prof. Adolph Wedles, the popular pianist,
has returned to Eureka, and is now prepared to
give Instructions on the Piano and Organ. Mu-
sic furnished for concerts, theaters, festivals,
ETC., a speciality. Orders left ut Max Oberfeld-
er's store, will be promptly attended to.