Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-16
WASHINGTON INTELLIGENCE
An Exciting Scene.
THE hST0RS DECLINE TO ANSWER CEN
SUS MARSHALS.
TBy Telegraph to the sensinel.I

citing scene occurred In the course OF y
short discussion on the Sugar bill, which
Mr.. Conger declared was devised to pro-
tect foreign labor and destroy American
labor. Mr.. Frye excitedly and emphati-
cally characterized the statement as M
which did not contain . word Of truth. Mr..
! Conger declared such remarks were scam
dalous, and unworthy Of their author. and
| for a time there was a'great deal Of excite
ment among the Republicans. The DEM
ocrats seemed to enjoy the quarrel, in what
Mr.. Sparks termed " the happy family"
The bill concerning the timber land tres
passers, as finally agreed upon by . COM
mittee Of conference, was passed by both
Houses yesterday. 1t retains Senator Far
ley's amendment, extending les provisions
to the Pacific States and Territories. It
applies to all trespasses committed prior to
March /, 1875. It relieves actual trespass-
ers from civil and criminal responsibility,
on the payment Of costs Of suits already
commenced, and q submission of proof that
the trespassers have subsequently entered
and paid the full government price for
lands. The bill further provides that no
| civil suits be maintained Cor n trespass
| on account Of material taken from said
lands in the ordinary clearing Of land, or
Of working . mining claim, or for agricul-
tural or domestic purposes, in maintain
ing improvements on the land Of bona ide
settlers, or on account of any material
taken by any person without knowledge Of
trespass, or without fraud or collision by
| any person, who in good faith has paid the
officers Of the United States therefor.
Suits for about $50, 600 are now pending be-
fore the United States Court in Nevada,
the value Of timber cut from government
lands, and many others are understood to
be pending in various Territories.
SENATE-Mr. Morgan submitted . con-
current resolution that the President of
the Senate has not the constitutional right
to count the electoral vote, or to determine
which shall be received or rejected. Mr..
Ingalls, objected, and the resolution went
over.
On motion of Mr.. Garland, the Senate
yesterday concurred in the Hon amend
ments to Mr.. Bayard's bill, regulating the
pay and appointment Of Deputy Marshals,
equally from both political parties, and
shall be appointed by the United States
Courts, and be men of good character. The
bill now goes to Mr.. Hayes.
The Census Bureau has information that
one Of the Astors, at New York, has de-
clined to answer the questions put by the
Census Supervisor, as to the ages Of the
female members Of bis family, and that the
Census Supervisor has ordered the bring
ing Of a suit fer the penalty prescribed by
the Act.
The friends Of Secretary Sherman state
emphatically that be does not credit the
report that Governor Foster, Of Ohio, was
false to him at Chicago, and worked in the
they assert that Sherman is confident that
both were loyal, and General Garfield will
have no more ardent supporter during the
canvass than the Secretary Of the Treasury.
MARSHALL, Texas, June 15.-The jury in
the Currie case was filed out yesterday.
The defendant pleaded not guilty. Three
witnesses on the part Of the State were ex-
amined. The testimony Of Maurice Barry
more, the principal witness, who was pres
emit with Miss Cumming and Porter, the
actor, when the latter was shot, clearly
fastens the guilt on Currie.
Immense Damage BY Flood.
MILWAUKEE, June 15.--Muoh damage
was done on the Upper Embarrass and
Pigeon rivers by the floods. The dam and
mill near Raymondsville. the dam At Ray
~mondsville and Embarrass, and the dam
at Perry's mill, were washed away. The
dam Of Clintonville gave way, and carried
everything before it, including several
buildings. Great damage was lone to the
crops along Embarrass Valley, and the
entire grain crop il probably destroyed,
and distress must result to new settlers.
All the bridges ON Bear creek were carried
away. The son Of Frank Lyon was drowned
while crossing the creek. Many families
Of houses. Many Of the Inhabitants are
disheartened, and are leaving for other
sections.
Steamboat COl1ision.
New YoRK, June 15.-The Queen ran
into the Anchoria, striking her just for
ward Of the bridge. and penetrating into
. state room. where three young ladies
m~iraculously escaped. There were no acct
dents, although the crew Of the Anchoria
became demoraliEed, showing great cow-
ardice.
The steamers Anchoria and Queen col
lided In q fog off Sandy Hook on Sunday.
Both were seriously damaged. The An
choria IL still outside, with 28 feet Of water
In her hold, waiting for assistance.
Census Enumeration Closed.
New YoRx. June 15.-The census emu.
meration closed yesterday in New York,
and has been satisfactorily done. The
Enumerators report that they found more
trouble in wealthy sections of the city than
in districts inhabited by the poor. The
care~lessness. laziness and indifference Of
the rich were greater obstacles to obtaining
the required Information than the ignor-
ance Of the tenement house population.
Matters ~ LeadviIle.
DENVER. Col, June 14.--John Atkins, q
well-known Western Newspaper man, to-
day purchased . half interest In the Rocky
Mountain News, and assumed the manager
ship. J. N. Barrett will retain the editor
ship.
A Tribune Leadville special says: Pro
vost Marshall ]. L. Pritchard this morning
issued orders that al liquor houses and
dance houses close st 10 O'Clock this morn
ing until further orders. and remain closed.
and that the assembling Of persons in any
hall or other place for the discussion Of
the issue growing out Of the present condi-
ton Of Affairs Il declared unlawful, and
that other weapons, except worn by the
militia or by permit from general head
quarters IL forbidden, and that all persons
exceptsdremen or members Of the military
on duty will not be allowed on the streets
after 10 o'clock. To-day has been quiet.
It IL generally thought that all the mines
will soon be running with full force. All
danger i, however, not over. Contingent
cies may arise which will cause more serious
trouble. Clark. one Of the editors Of the
.&~fL.~-S o~0en aallaS xha C.i.;a ia0k r..S
VILE last night for parts unknown.