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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
Attempt to Capture the Bodie
HOu&n

HOu8ts
The Bodie Free Press says: The peace
and quiet of the Bodie House was con-
siderably disturbed on Friday afternoon
by the presence Of Emma Douglas, or
Mrs.. Barnes. who appeared in the bar
room with a Ratchet. IL appears that tbs
unamiable individual mas for some time
been writing anonymous letters to o num-
Der OF married and unmarried men In
Bodie. These epistles have been OF a
very insulting character, and none Oh
them breathed anything like love-. on
the contrary they were OF just
the opposite nature. She has been per-
sistent in her efforts, and in her endeavors
to make people unhappy has brought her
out notorious. For u long time her iden-
tity was not disclosed, but by some move
ment or other she was discovered to be the
author. On Friday, as above stated, she
appeared in the bar-room OF the Bodie
House, and made an attempt to hack up
Mike Wilson, who is clerk there. The
inmates OF the scattered Ike
chaff before q strong wind when
Miss Douglas burst upon the scene,
and at one time it looked as though a
pint of blood might be split upon the
floor and plenty OF work provided Tor the
Coroner and undertaken. But the little
Ratchet was rescued from the strong
grasp of the woman and comparative
peace was soon restored. subsequently
Officer Grant marched Miss Douglas to
the Jail, and she remained in a cell until
Saturday, when she was released for the
day on her own recognizance. At 6 O'Clock
Justice Newman permitted her to go on
$50 bail.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
Especial to the SENTINEL

LONDON, Oct. 4.-The Pail Mall Gazette
Of this evening sketches q draft Of the
Land Bill for England, which has been
finally considered by a special committee
Of farmers. The Alliance Bill aims at ss-
tablishing complete security for the capt.
tai Of the farmer, and unanimity for Ca
PRECIOUS eviction /; the rights Of q tenant
to sell his improvements in open market,
with O provision that the landlord must
accept a tenant for seven years, and at the
same rent as the outgoing tenant the per-
son who purchases, and the creation Of a
Land Court in every district for the settle
ment Of questions concerning rent and all
disputes.
An unsuccessful attempt was made in
the southern districts OF London on Sun
day to initiate the American crusade
against liquor selling, by prayer meetings
held opposite the public houses.
CoRK, Oct. 4 .-The great success Of yes
terday's proceedings, on the occasion Of
the public reception Of ParnslI, 10 the rul-
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
An EXPENSIVE sbot.

The Winnemucca Silver State says /:
Last Winter the Legislature passed IAN
Act to prohibit the use Of firearms in
public places" which makes it a INSIDE
meanor, punishable upon conviction by a
fine of not less than 500 nor more than
$500. or by imprisonment in the County
Jail for a term Of not less than two nor
more than five months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment, for n person,
whether under the influence Of LIQUOR or
otherwise. except in necessary self-defense,
to maliciously, wantonly or negligently
discharge, or cause to be discharged, any
pistol, gun or any other kind Of fre-arm,
in any public street, or thoroughfare, or
in any theater, hall, store. hotel, saloon,
or any other place OF resort. J. f. Abel
OF this place, who it appears was ignorant
Of the existence Of such a law, fired a shot
at a COW the other day. which he alleges
was trespassing upon his property. To-day
he was fined in the Justices Court 500 for
the offense (the least that could be i'm
posed) and costs, making in all S14S.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

ACCEPTS THE RESULT.

At last the Republican paper, the
Brooklyn Times, rises out of the ruck
and shows itself able to contemplate
the prospect that the majority of the
Senate will select a President pro tenn.
in a legal and honest manner, without
feeling a cold wave run down it's spine,
and to say "Why should not the Re.
publicans, under the circumstances, quiz
city concede the organization Of the
Senate to the Democrats? If they
should select for President pro tenn. so
able and broad-minded a man as Senator
Bayard. as it is now said they will, why
should not the Senate and the whole
country accept the result cheerfully?
We are very strongly inclined to think
that such a course would have a most ex.
cellent effect upon the country"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
Advice to Senator Jones.

The Carson Index says: We hope Sen
ator Jones will advise himself thoroughly
as to the attitude of the Half-breed press
of this State at al early date, and exert
his great influence against the perpetua-
lion OF the control which the railroad cor
porations seek to fasten upon the politics
Of Nevada. The mass of the people Of this
State are impoverished and oppressed to a
degree which we believe is scarcely appre-
ciated even by our Senators and members
Of Congress. Something must relieve the
present situation in Nevada or there will
be trouble. Senator Jones can do wonders
for his constituency here il he sets about it,
and at the sane time make himself i'm
mensely strong in their united good will.
He has now great opportunities and great
responsibilities newly thrust upon him,
and We hope to see him equal to them.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
PACIFIC COAST ADvICES.
stock Assessments Cavalry and
ARTILLERY Companies Leaving for
Arlzona-The Agricultural Asso-
citation isaces-Gus. Bahr Shot by
an Intimate Friend.

SAN Francisco, Oct. A. Mono levies an
assessment Of 81, Mexican levies an assess
ment of 81 and Yellow Jacket levies an
assessment of 81.
Captains Smith, Gushing and Field, of
the Fourth Artillery, left for Arizona last
night with their companies. At 2:40 A. M.
to-day they were Joined at Lathrop by
Captains Wagner and Harris, Of the First
Cavalry, with two companies of that regi-
ment. They will join the army in the
field now under the command of General
Mckenzie. The cavalrymen have served
in Arizona before and were in the Modoc
war, and the artillery were in the Modoc,
Mes Perces and Sioux campaigns.
A Wilcox, A. T., dispatch says: The
Roadmaster, just in on the train, reports
having seen Indians moving towards the
Dragon Mountains. About four miles
behind are troops pursuing them, sup
posed to be CAROLS and Demands com
mands. Carroll has sent back word that
the trail they are travelling leads TO Ca
chise's stronghold. Sub-Agent Hosg re-
ports that IA Chiricahuas are on the war
path, making about $50 hostiles out.
This morning Geo. s. Kingsley, a sailor,
was found lying on his face in his bunk on
board the ship Paul Revere dead. He had
~strangled himself by drawing a leather
belt tightly around his neck. Under his
face. covered with bloody froth, was a copy
of the Weekly Rescue, the Good Tempars'
organ. The deceased had been ON a spree
for several days.
SAN JOSE, Oct. 4.-The first annual ex-
hibition of the Santa Clara and San M.teo
Agricultural Association opened yesterday.
As usual, everything was confusion the
first day. There is a large and fine variety
Of agricultural products, and the exhibit
ton of thoroughbred horses and cattle is
fully up to the average. In the forenoon
a light shower put the track in splendid
condition for the races. In the first race,
running, for two-year-olds, mile dash, en-
tries, Precious, Anati, Forest King and
Dutchess of Norfolk, the race was won by
Duchess of Norfolk; Forest King second
Precious third; time, 1:454. In the see-
ond race, free for all, Ia mile dash, three
horses started-Bonnie Jean, Jim Doug
lass and Jennie Bud. The result Of the
race was a surprise to everybody. jim
Douglass, who sold lowest in the pools,
won, beating Jennie Bud half a length.
Time 3:07. The third race, mile and re-
peat, for district two-year-olds, was q tame
affair, and was won by Stanford's colt,
Market. in two heats; time, 2:13A, 1854.
The other horses were Beattie, Hayward,
Wild Flower and Dandy.
BENIcIA, Oct. AIS an emigrant train
was pulling out of Elmira last evening,
Gus. Bahr was shot in the abdomen by a
pistol in the hands of an intimate friend.
The two men were examining the pistol at
Suisun. The owner Of the pistol was taken
in charge. 1t is thought the wound is fatal.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
eureka DaiIp. 5entinel.
WEDNESDAY. ..... OCTOBER 5, 1881
rACrs ABOUT GARFIELD.

General Garfield died on the anniver-
sary of the battle Of Chickamauga, Oh
Of the most %sanguinary of the war. In
regard to his connection with that battle,
the New York Herald recalls the follow
ing facts General Garfield was Gen.
Rosecrans' Adjutant General and wrote
all the orders of the day except the sim
gle one which, through a misconception
or otherwise, caused General Woods to
take his division out of line and cause a
gap through which the enemy poured,
driving the left, with Rosecrans, back
to Chattanooga and leaving Thomas to
fight fearful odds. While the left was
falling back and communication between
the two wings was broken, Garfield in
sisted on returning personally to Thomas
and Rosecrans reluctantly consented,
w%hereupon the future President, accom-
panied by an orderly and IN officer, who
acted as guide, started for the field,
guided by the sound of Thomas guns.
The orderly was wounded and so were
the horses Of both officers, for the woods
were full of the enemy, but the little
party reached Thomas, and Garfield not
only informed Thomas of the democrat
lied condition Of the left, but succeeded
in reporting to Rosecrans the situation at
the front. The act was thoroughly SEN
siblc, soldierly and brave, and no soldier
will wonder that it's principal actor fire.
~oueptlv recalled it,"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

ing topic. There was q splendid display
made by the ladies. A phalanx of horse
men, the Parnell Guards, brought up the
rear of the procession, which was nearly
two miles long. In some streets trium-
phal arches we're erected. Father Sheehy
spoke in favor Of Irish independence, and
concluded by saying that he spoke to the
people ; also, to the Great Republic Of the
West. Redpath said America is watching
with interest the heroic struggle for FREQ
dom of Ireland. Parnell, in speaking at
the banquet which followed, said that T.
P. O'Connor would leave for America
next week, and he was glad Of the demon
STATIONS, as O'Connor could report to the
people of America that there was no lack
Of spirit in Ireland.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
GRAVE noBBrnY DISCOURAGE ;.

GRAVE ROBBERY DISCOURAGE =.
1t is evident that the robbery of the
graves OF distinguished men for the pur-
pose of extorting ransoms for the dead
bodies is not as remunerative as its orig
inators anticipated it would be. The
New York Herald publishes a statement,
which ~purports to come from a Federal
officer of high character, to the effect
that the body of A. T. Stewart was
stolen by two men from the five grave
robbers who removed it from the vault
in st. Marks churchyard. The attempt
to rob the grave of President Lincoln, in
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, ILL.,,
five years ago, failed through the treach-
cry. of a confederate, and it may be that
knaves have thwarted knaves in the at
tempt to extert a fortune from Mrs.
Stewart and Judge Hilton as a ransom
for Mr.. Stewards body. 1t is alleged
that the same knaves are victims in the
case Of Mr.. Stewart as in that of Presi-
dent Lincoln. 1t is to be hoped that the
failure Of the two schemes to obtain vast
ransoms will discourage villains from
making similar attempts. What a hor-
ror it would be should ghouls steal the
body Of President Garfield from Lake
View Cemeteryl Let the authorities of
Cleveland properly guard the grave of
the iliustrious dead.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
Kind Words Can Never Die.

1t is interesting to learn from a contem-
porary, says the Virginia Chronicle, that
its local reporter recently had the pleasure
Of saying, "Good day to Senator Fair.
There is nothing like encouraging these
bonanza kings. An encouraging, pleasant
word from a cheerful reporter or a reas-
surfing smile. as II to say /: $50 on, my
metallic friend, with your work Of explor-
alton, backed by my hearty support" Of
ten inspires renewed ambition In the
minds Of men crushed with crosscuts and
weighed down with wines.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

TAKE A REAT.

1t is to be hoped that the doctors, hav-
ing safely disposed Of President Garfield,
will now give the country a rest. Pray
let us recover from the effects OF those
cheering and edifying bulletins with
which the country was dosed ad nauseum
for weeks before beginning a fusillade Of
medical and anatomical and physiologi-
csl terma
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

Carbon, Wyoming, according to all ac-
counts, is a daisy Of q place. The CORE
spondent of the Boomerang says that
''street fights are the rule Of the day Sun
day., and we have no jug in which to cool
off the lovers Of the manly art. Had we
40 jails our city government would see no
harm in these pastimes Of our plug
uglies,' or would be too tender-hearted to
do their duty towards the respectable por.
ton Of the population Of Carbon" The
town ought TO be q fine field for mission.
airy labor. 1.-THE good people Of Carbon
have invested In an organ for the use OF
the Sunday School, which has effected o
change for the better in that organization,
many new members being added. We
now need a good minister, Justice Of the
Peace, Constable and jail"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
WHAT HAPPENS.

The Baltimore and Ohio road has
ll,000 miles of telegraph wires, and it's
cooperation with the Mutual Union is
expected to rapidly extend opposition
telegraph facilities. When competition
gets dangerous the Western Union, for
its OWL protection. will step in and buy
the Mutual Union at a high figure. That
is what generally happens.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

The HALEY Times Of the 2sth ult. says
This dreaded event has already taken
place on Wood River this year. A snow
storm which lasted three days and COW
cred the ground beneath with six inches Of
the beautiful fakes, set in last Thursday
evening in the Saw Tooth Range. This
first fall Of snow will not remain long on
the ground, Of course, but it should new.
ertheless pause US to get our supplies In
from the railroad at the earliest moment
possible. A heavy snow fall Is liable to
come OF any moment now.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
ARIZONA.
Indians Going Towards the Ora.
gO0n Mountains.

WILCOX, Oct. A. The trail Of the
Chiricahuas was struck five miles from
here, going towards the Dragon Noun
tains. Carroll with his two companies
and the Ninth Cavalry was sent by Gen.
Wilcox in cars to Dragon Summit to in
tercept them. and are supposed to be there
now. Bernard and Carr, of the First
Cavalry. and Overton and Glass, Of the
Sixth Cavalry, with their companies, are
now leaving for the same place. Only one
man is reported killed at the point OF the
mountain, but a large amount of stock
has been rup off and killed.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
Carrying out His Last wish.

The Boston Post tells the following: A
Deadwood man saw another reach for his
hip-pocket, thought the fellow meant to
draw a revolver on him, and shot
him dead. Then he found that the
man was about to draw q flask to treat
him, and he much regretted the hasty act.
But he remarked that the last wishes Of
the deceased should be carried out and
took a drink from the flask. Such q
touching example OF respect for the last
wishes Of the dead Is seldom seen.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

The sympathy of European nations
with the United States over the death of
a President shows how strong the inter-
national sentiment has become. Really,
the civilized world is fast becoming n
commonwealth in fact if not in form.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
OVER H WATER.

Draft OF the Land Bill for England
Crusade Against Liquor Selling
Success of the Great Public Re-
ceptl0n to ParneII-The Process.
sion Tao Miles Long-T. r. O'C0n.
nor Coming to America.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

The Reno Gazette commenced the
fifth year of its publication on Saturday
last. 1t is one of the best papers in the
State, and we wish it the continued sue
csss which its merits deserve.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05
A Marriage Long Deferred.

In the west end of the city, says the Gin.
cinnati Enquirer, lived a well known
couple who were greatly respected by their
neighbors, as they were extremely rich and
charitable. They were, in the course OF
time, surrounded with q very large family
Of grown-up sons and daughters, most Of
whom had married and had families. FL
nally the old man was taken sick, and was
told by tho family physician that he could
only live a few hours, and if he had any
business he desired to settle, it must be at
tended to at once. Then there was q hasty
confidential conversation between the dy-
ing man and his aged helpmate. A well
known minister who lived a few houses
away was called in, a marriage license pro-
cured, and the dying man and his aged
partner, with whom he had lived so many
years, were united in marriage. a little
matter they had previously neglected. In
addition to the minister, ten children and
ever so many grandchildren were the wit
nesses to the marriage.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

Qcc 9 week in your wi town HsIIrzz ,
0UO ts outnt free Address
Co., Portland, MAinss
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-05

The Carson Appeal says: II all the
curses heaped upon the head Of the Act
ing Superintendent" Of the Sierra Ne
vada mine within the past few days were
effective. he would indeed be q pitiable
mortal.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-04-07
LOVED TOO LATE.

Year after year with glad content,
In aud out Of our hons he wen,-
In and out.
Ever for us the skies were clear
H1s heat carried the care and fear.
Toe care aud doubt.
Our hands held with careless hold
All that he won Of honor aud gold
In toll and pain.
o dear hands that our burdens bore
Hands that shall to for Us no more,
Never a. ain
Oh. il was hard to learn our loss,
Bearing daily the heavy CROSS
The cr> ss HE bore
To say, with an aching heart aud head,
=" Would to God rhht the Love now al
Were here once more !"
For when the Love we held too light
Ras gone away from our speech and sight,
No bitter tears,
No PAS 4ionate words of fond regret,
Noyearning grief, could pay the debt
OF thankless years
Oh, NOW while the sweet Love fingers near
Grudge not the tender wor 's Of cher
Leave none unsaid.
Fer the heart eau have no sadder fate
Than some day TO awake-too late
AND FIND LOVE DEAD
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-04-07
supers,ItIOns OF Turkish women.

The Turkish woman is fanatical con-
servative. The world In which she lives Is
unlnoved by the practical facts of the nine
teenth century which make life burden
10 her husband. No Chinaman was ever
so impervIous to ideas of improvement.
She is fiercely intolerant in matters of re.
ligious belief. The teachings or the Ko-
ran have reached her by word Of mouth
and surrounded by a perfect Talnlud of
tradition, and these teachings shape her
view of the outside world In obedience
10 them, she commonly hates foreigners
with passion. AS she passes you on the
street she will pray with audible fervor
that your eyes may become blind, or that
God may curse you. She is superstitloLs
in the extreme. In sickness she will use
the saliva of an old woman who has never
been divorced, or will inhale the fetid
breath of an odoriferous and sanity der
wish, in preference to the choicest pre-
scriptions of an educated physician. Sac
is assured that Satan in person teaches
Americans their skill in mechanical arts.
She believes In charms. She will not live
an hour bereft of her three cornered Bit
of leather which encloses the mystic phrase
that 10 potent to ward off the evil eye,
She distrusts Tuesday as the mother of i'll
lack, and will not celebrate the birthday
anniversaries of her children, nor even re
cord the date, lest some magician use 1t to
cast spell against the child.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-04-07
Irnpromptu ingenuity,

Some years ago, a Spanish steamer, while
crossing the Bay of Biscay in a severe
storm, gave such indications by an unusual
noise at the stern, that there was something
wrong with the screw propeller or its shaft
outside of the ship-that Is, IN the open
space between the stern and rudder posts
where the screw revolves. There was no
dry dock in any of the ports on the coast
where the ship could go to be examined;
and on arrival at Vigo it appeared as if
there was no alternative but TO remove the
cargo from the stern, and by placing it for
ward thus lift the screw propeller and shaft
to the surface of the water. The alterna-
tive, simple as 1t was, meant serious de-
lay and great expense. Before commenc-
ing to remove the cargo, another consulta-
ton was held. 1T was then decided to put
the stern of the ship over q bed of light
colored sand; and as the water was very
clear, there might be possibility of ascer-
tanning the extent or cause of the mishap.
For two days after the vessel was so plsc-
ed, the wind caused q ripple on the water,
which effectually prevented anything be-
ing seen. 1t was then suggested by some
one on board to try the use Of OIL on the
surface of the water round the sterE of the
ship. The effect was most satisfactory.
The water was becalmed as if by magic,
and it was then seen that the wedge or key
which keeps the propeller in its place on
the shaft had come partly cut, and thus
left the screw loose on the shaft, which
caused the noise. BY continuing tho use
of oil for few hours, the wedge was ulti-
mately driven into it's place and secured,
Many days CT detention and the use of cost
ly appliances and labor were thus saved
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-04-07
An ola surveyors Mark.

Recently a civil engineer was running
and locating the lines of lot of land be-
low the city of Augusta, Georgia, and used
as assistance deed to the property drawn
one hundred and twenty years age. In one
section of the deed 1t is recorded that the
line touches certain point where stands
beech tree, and upon which cross mark
had been made with an axe. The eng-
aeer ran his line to an old beech tree, and,
concluding that this was the point iu ques-
ton, looked for the mark, but Of course
could not find it. Taking an axe he cut
into the tree at a point he thought the
mark might be, and to his surprise, after
cuttlng into the tree, he chipped out
block, and there was the identical mark re-
ferred to IN the ancient document of one
hundred and twenty-one years ago. The
mark was perfect, but had been covered
up. At that time this was q British COL
ony, and some years before the Revolution
airy war. The deed was drawn In 176o.