Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-14
Especial to the SENTINEL

SAN Francisco. Sept. 13.-Two agents,
one from Texas and the other from New
Mexico railroad companies, have been to
China. contracting for labor on those
roads, and the Oceanic, which is due in 10
days, will have 1000 coolies for them.
These will receive 81 25 per day and trans.
portation to the scene Of their labor.
Justice levies an assessment of 25 cents.
The Commissioners who examined Su-
p~erinteDdent Dodge of the Mint, unani-
mously %exonerate him from all the charges
made by Congressman Page.
Lo Chung was arrested at / o'clock this
morning on the charge Of assault to MUIR
der. He was placed in a cell in the City
Prison, and between 8 and 6 O'Clock this
morning he was discovered hanging in his
cell. He died in a few moments.
SAN JOSE (Cal.), Sept. 13.-This fore
noon Jose Villigrana killed Tefits Cantua
on the Twas, beyond New Almaden. The
men were in a drunken quarrel. No
further particulars have been received,
SAN FRANCISCO, September IA Tue
son dispatch says: A mass meeting, COM
pletely filling the largest hall in the city,
was held tonight to discuss ard take ac-
ton on the Indian question, Mayor Carr
presiding. The unanimous sentiment of
the meeting was In favor of urging the
Government to remove the Apachss to L.
dian Territory, and in the meantime, if
necessary, to organize for Territorial pro-
lection. A committee was appointed to
draft resolutions and report to morrow
night. News from Fort Thomas 10 that
the White mountain Indians have gained
control Of the canyon command.
ing Fort Apache. Should this be
true, in spite of Gen. Wilcox's active
and energetic movements, the situation 10
undoubtedly very serious. At the meeting
tonight there were many prospectors and
mining men, who one and all stated that
the Idea of a concerted movement among
the Indians was positive and beyond doubt,
and sooner or later the Apaches would
surely join the White Mountain band. The
situation In the past IS hours has assumed
several serious phases. It is believed that
Governor Fremont will convene the Legs.
lature in extra session upon his arrival.
SAN FRANCISCO, September l2.-The
Golden Gate Fair opened at Oakland to.
day. The exhibit at the pavilion Is Of .
high order of excellence and the attendance
is larger than ever before on the frat day,
The races began this afternoon. The track
Is In excellent condition; the day is of the
most favorable character; the crowd 10
large and enthusiastic, and betting very
lively. The first Observation-Disclosures two.
ysar.olds, three-quartsrs OF q mile dAsh.
The starters were, Forest King, Idler.
Precious, Bird. catcher aud Conquest,
which came In In the order named. The
second race-running-novelty races, the
horses winning the prizes In the order Of
reading at the quarter posts, the starters
were.. Wild Idler, Bonny Jean. Miss
Camilla. The frat, second and third
were won by Benny Jean; Wild
1dler, second. The mile was won by
Wild Idler: Bonny Jean, second. Camilla
lost in all quarters. Time, f:47. for the
mile. The third race-running-Pardee
mile and repeat, was won In two
heats. Time, l:46k and LAG. This
the pool selling on to.morrow's
races is very lively.