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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

Snuff or dust Of any kind. and a,ronE-
clustic or poisonous solutions aggravate
catarrh ard drivcitt t. the lungs prSages
Cltarrh Remedy cures catarrh 10y Its mia,
soothing cleansing anl healing properties
Each package prepares one pint OF the Re
mody ready for use. for fifty cents. Sold by
druggists 81 positively certain Is it in It's
results that It's lormcrpro1rletor used to olieT
a standing reward OF 5000 for case it would
no. cure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
DISSOLUTION =.

Tho firm Of Trussell & Long has this day
beon dissolved. and the business viii be carried
on in thc future By Nimrod Trussell
All indebted are requested 10 make payment
70 the undersigned
Jan. -. 1881. NIMROD TRUSSELL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
DIs.II -. CASTLEM y -
THTSTCIfN d SURGEON,

C1qriesi9ic,, J,g,r'on Co,fa Wat Tugiai1
Tt-Oiiicc on Charles street, next toll resi- ,cic.
of y = White ESQ
January p lSsl--Gm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
BLANKETS.
LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN's
CLOAkS,
N one-third lt.s dian actual cost.
NAPKINS AND TABLE LINEN


Our stock GOODS AID NOTIONS
is too large tu cuumcratc but will sacrifice
them in order 90 clear uut entire stock.
Bntt0l KID Gloves 80
" Best So
Large lot ? Button: slightly damaged. sc
A ropd opportunity for the ladies to buy
UNDERWEAR a. le-s than cost-onr entire
stock must be- sold.
On orr immeasc stock of SHOES o discount
Of - per cent. will b." made-i,at Joryet t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
LOST!

POCKET CASE OF SURGICAL INsTRU
NENTS. for which the finder will be rewarded
If returned 70 me. ,,.eo,-
January %. lsSl-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
)VERlOATI.

BOOTS! BOOTS, BOOTS!
Mems Kip Roots - - 500 :. 20
Bows 90. 50 % -
Mems and Boys Hat, al oue-thiTd lc., than
regular price. Respectfully.
j. GOLDSMITH.
January -. ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

The citizens of Parker,burgare preparing
to give Scnator-elect Camden a grand re-
cepti)n.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
THE RUST HOU l.,
Luray, Virginia,
y. \. RUST. PRorRLEIon

Table supplied at all times with the best the
market affords. Hacks for the Luray Caverns.
Terms moderate for frst-clayy accommodation.
Tsauzry % fssl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

John W. Bacr, the Buckeye Black
smith, died in Philadelphia last week aged
50 war
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

The Valley Railroad Company met at
S.aunton on the ooh and determined to
place a mortgage of 100000 on the road
and complete it to Lexington, thirty-six
miles south of Sauatol WA. Keyser, OF
Baltimore. as President, and the old Beard
of Directors. except Gen. Echo,s. who de
clined. were reelected. r. W. Burke, of
Staunton. takes the place of Gen. EchoiS.
Mr.. james Hamill, who was the polite
and obliging Clerk at the Grand Central
Hotel. this city. Is now employed in that
capacitv At the Continental, Capt VIM.
Rutledlesproprictor, where he will be pleas
Ell to seehis numerous friends and the irav-
cling pnblc.
DR.. VIM. J. Kurt, Appointment physician
in Laurens county. Ga, died on Saturday
aped -. He was a native Of Winchester
Va. and many of his relatives live in the
Valley.
The Senate on MONDAY pass ID tie House
bill appropriating $4,000 for the improve
ment of the grounds south Of the Capitol
bv filing MP the remains Of the old canal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
Eaaies' B1x,. attention ,

WE lagc flr yoar Inspection ~ thc Wet
W End prg Store. tho finest and ri1-t
line ct lan". Box aud Nuic Papers iu town.
French aru imported lgpena specially A'.",
% lull line Yf i'--it Invitation and Visiting
& ari.-wi,h Envelope, TOO match. We have.
also. the Bon Ton Visiting Card. lad., clil.
examine an prpurc prices before PURCHASING
elsewhere IS. warrant yog .nl $780, co irtrnus
and polite treatment w.ic.h'- vo1 e..re 20 pgr-
chas. or not oar motto " n i- 100 rDIb.c 20
show gpoIs H-.1.rffllly
MERCHANT IS MITCHELL
Auglst n. $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

THE next session opens September sch A
4 preparatory school for College nf lniver..y
Well equipped for instruction inthc ,cieuots.
For catalogue giving cour 0i study with its-
tinonia- and reference apply 20 ihe Principal.
Jul, Il. 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

luo uuaeTf glcQ, having ltiitfh lifl iNAtA4f
will sell atpublic sale 70 the highest bidder %
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1881,
on the Packet farm, at present occupied by
James 4 Shirley. about one mile south ~ nc
Smithfeld and Harper Ferry Turnpike, az
OF her personal property, consisting OF
Four work Horses.
three Of them Brood Mares, one Mich Cow,
five head Of Young Cattle. fourteen shoats,
u Cotswold Ewes, Buck-thcse are very fine
sheep: one 4-h0rsc WAGON and Bed, one Cart
and Harness. 5helyings, Keller Wheat Drill.
nearly new one Horse Rake. Que Snniish Plow,
one f0ur-cornered Harrow, COrn-HaTOw new
three Grain Cradles two Moving Scythes, one
Log Chain Gearing FOR four horses. Single, Dou-
bic and Thribble Trees, and many other arti-
cles not enumerated.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit until the 10th
day Of October, ISL, will be given on all sums
above SO, the purchaser giving note well en-
d0rsed. negotiable and payable ~ the First Ma
ti0nal Bank of Jefferson a. Charlestown. with
interest from date II paid az maturity the in
terest will he RENTED. Under SO the Cash
will be required No property 70 be removed
until the terms are complied with. No poet
ponemeut on account Of weather. sale % be-
gin at II o'clock.
Z. SOPHIA SHIRLEY.
Wm L. Anderson. Auc.
John o. Shirley. Clerk.
January IS, Isl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

The Berkeley Circu,, Court viii begin on
TUESDAY mex, 1T of February.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

COL Bev Tucker 80 is said has taken up
p IS residence in This st7tc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
cAaaLESTOWE ACADEMY.

WILLIAM II. KABLE. 4. d., Principal.
b. DAvENroRT GIBsos. Liccniia,e Uniyer-
s.tv OF Nirlinin. Assistant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
EINI; DHIcsss GOODs.

we call attention 20 o4r Back Cashmere ller-
riettt Cloths AusIalien tlepc' striped ant
Checked Ginshnnis. aud many ofh'r a1i''
Drc-s G1,is-of Ell -halr, and texture h|an-
lful and admirable As0 Opor tI.unei-
variety OF color> and shade. wh -ker
FlsuucI Hosiery Cor -.lIes ai.s ti....f.
latest style. Irle Th-.ad Glove. Ln.ar1 -ry
~ilk--erlat yarictyoi lad.e. iDonarl Spool
Sik -b4t. SILK llarskrchicfr. ladic. sai
Children Nubia- -aaw.s and rioaks, Buii4y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

As though there were uote su9erluity of
such creature. I'm real life, % New York the-
a.re las just brought oU. the Black Venus
"a spectacular piece Of the Black Crook
order. We cannot wonder at the planetary
commotioas after Chs, Neither Mars Jupi-
Ger. Saturn nor any other wen regulated
planet should tolerate without indignant
prot,s, this sable rival OF their own fair
lc3vstGr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

Garfield. az President and govacd aud
slippcrcd. regarding rua.uiiy a, bis doorway
a ba,ketcd squalier labelled Civil Service
Reform; compliments II. b. Hayes while
the latter. in woman's dress and grasping
gripsacS of savings, steals an unhealthy
c'alce at the disconnected executive while
speeding % the railway de?o, forms neat
cartoon, entitled Len, iulast week F''-t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS,
carpets, oil Cloths, Sc, 81

Thankful f1rrlc pa.f generols patronage =
hope we have mcriiel "a ,nfinn1g and WI
be- pleased 90 .cc oar fimisand 'hcp1hlcfcn
er.iiv. TRJs,E Sill a. Long.
Oct ? 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
Ready-Made Clothing

-Iarre and wcll-sclccfcd Stoci-Iltc'i style
and weli-mldo. Gcnt- Vine Wiiiieand C9loled
Shirts. Linen Collar. Gift and d indkelc l.'f'
Large assortment oi bNDLltWAEE. Gents
FINE BOOTs IND SH0ES, lND HfTSA.
cars FOR BOls AAD GfkLS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned, having rented her farm,
will sell at public sale % the highest bidder, %
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ?. 1881,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29

On the Packet farm. at present occupied by
Jame, 4 Shirley. about one mile South II the
Smithfeld and Harper Ferry Turnpike, ah
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29
.Sfrirfly for Cash.
prices.
EoOk! LpOk! E00k! L00k!

By.rs not paying crsh rM be charged regular
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-29


You may set it down that sooner or later
he will be drone in the great hive OF hu-
man industry. II YOU begin life q shirk,
YOU ns0y set it down a. a fixed fact that
the habi will follow YOU through life. and
instead of a success, YOU will be an utter
failure.
The Washington Sur says that most Of
thoS who hang around" the Navy Depart
mcnt waiting rooms and corridors are from
West Virginia. They want to gatherin the
crops before the weather Is bad. Secretary
Goa has not responded very readily, though.
lie has made about three or four appoint
mcnts in his departmentsincc he took charge
OF it,
\ dispatch from Newark \. J. says John
Comm NJ, a day laborer, forbid his eight
ycar-old son coaSting on an adjacent hill on
Saturday last Tie boy diSobeycd, and the
inhuman father took him TO tie barn, pro-
cured hickory sapliug, split it, pat the
boys thumbs inside, nailed the sapling
tight whore split then with j. lifted the
boy upon the side of the barn and nailed
him, Keeping him in thiscruciiiedsta from
four o'clock in the afternoon till ten at
night, when passers-by, hearing the lad :
rr0ans, released him.
Late obituaries: Prof VIM. c. Fowler,
editor of the University edition, Of Web
sier's dictionary; Samuel Douglas Wyeth
-"the old man OF the dome'-who sold
pictures and curiosities at his lofty stand in
the L. 5. capitol and gave information TO
sight scers; Hon. MichaelG. Bright, OF In
dianapolis. father Of the senate sergeant At
arms; f. \. Sothern, at London, Eng.-the
Lord Dundreary of the stage; the Rev. Ed
ward Purcell brother of the archbishop at
the Ursuline coaycnt in Brown county.
Ohio.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
THE RUBY HILL FIRE.
A Destructive COnnagrafton There
Sunday Morning,

A Destructive COnnasrafton There
Sunday Morning.
At $3.50 O'Clock Sunday morning, when
a gale of wind was blowing, Mrs. Kava-
naugh's boarding house on the Hill was
entirely consumed by fire. 1t was q large
one story frame building. Besides being
used as a boarding house it contained
twenty lodging rooms. The alarm was
soon given, but nothing could be done to
save the building. In a few minutes 1t
was wrapped in flames. After the fire had
gotten well under way, the wind veered
around and swept directly across the prin-
cipal part of town. A hurricane carried
sparks and burning fakes in every direc-
ton and 1t was only by the s~trictest vigil
ance that the town was saved. A small
frame house near by Mrs. Kavanaugh's,
occupied by Martin Mitchell, caught fire
and it was feared that the flames would
extend to Jos. Werry's two buildings near
by adjoining, in which event no exertion
probably could have saved the camp.
Extreme efforts we're put forth, however,
and the fire kept back. The origin Of the
ire cannot be accounted for. Mr.. John
Barrett, who was sleeping in the house,
was awakened by the smoke in his apart
ment and gave the alarm. Mrs. Kava-
naugh and her daughter Minnie, barely
escaped with their lives. The building
was insured for 81, 900. The furniture
valued at 81 900 was not covered by insur-
ance and is a total loss. The furniture
was mostly new and its destruction is a
severe blow to the landlady. Jos. Very,
by damage to his buildings and furniture,
lost about 5000 and Martin Mitchell loses
about the same.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
A SENSIBLE LETTER.

The Current Mining News of Eu'
reka Dfshed Up for n Eastern
Public.
Some one, subscribing himself "Bast
Range" is supplying the New York Min
ing Record with the current mining news
from this district. We hope he will con.
tinue to do so. His letters are not over
drawn, and are calculated to do us a great
deal Of good in the East. His latest is as
follows:
Eureka Tunnel is the greatest excitement
here. A nice body OF ore has been en-
countered 1 100 feet from the mouth. II
is south Of the tunnel, and I hope is going
to prove a big thing-it certainly looks like
it. 1t is in nearly the same direction as
the group Of valuable mines near the sum-
NIT, consisting Of the Industry, Alexan-
dria, Eliza and Sterling. These mines are
some 700 feet south Of the strike, which
must be in the vicinity of 800 feet deeper
than their workings. They have all been
producing from the "grass roots" and
the owner now feel greatly encouraged in
believing that bonanzas await them at so
great . depth. Several shipments have
been made from the tunnel, all Of which
asssyed up into the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
strating that ore is to be found at great
depth in Old Prospect. The find in the
Tunnel at least trebles the value Of any
mine on that mountain.
Hosting works have been erected on the
Bald Eagle, and work is going on in de-
veloping that mine. 1t Is a very good lit
tie property, and l hope the shareholders
will profit by their investment.
The Kit Carson Company are busily en-
gagged in prospecting a large fissure cut in
the south drift from the 2l5 level. They
have also applied for patents for the
Daylesford and Young Mabel mines, and
the Catherine mill site. The same COM
pany have secured a valuable location ly-
ing between the Metamoras and General
Washington, and known as the Maiden.
They seem to desire to increase the num-
Der Of their mines and get as much sur
face ground as possible. Well, Prospect
Mountain will bear them out in the esti-
mate they put upon the value OF her wrin-
killed. and assured old face.
Machinery has been put upon the Bow
man mine. This mine has made a num-
Der of very neat shipments.
There are some new developments in the
Albion, outside the disputed territory,
which promise very well. The Albion
people have shown pluck, and deserve to
meet with some lasting reward. Their
suits with the Richmond will come up
some time before January. If they win,
in all probability the Metamoras furnace
will be started up on their ore.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
A Long List of Bills Allowed at
Yesterdays Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board Of Commissioners was held yester-
day, all the members being present. The
following bills were allowed A. W. Camp
bell, 500; G. M. Mikel, 500; N. Smith,
500; G.. ID. Scanland, $50; G. J. r. But
tlar, $3.50; w. H. Davenport, $3.50; F. J..
Wallace, $3.50; +. H. Harmon. $500; A. G..
Bishop, $500; l.. Molinelli, $3.50; James
W. Smith. S124; Matt. Kyle, $416 Ga;
Alex. Mckay, S124, Matt. Kyle. $3.50; Jas.
+. Mason, 5000; j. G. Ravell, 1924. d. H.
Hall, 1924; r. Sadler. $500; A. G. Bishop,
SO; M. Calisher, S31; w. P. Haskell,
50 so; G. Fox, SAT; R. Sadler d Co.,
STA rs; Matt. Kyle, IS; Matt. Kyle, 50 so
Francis Reilly, "a; G. F. Mikel, 81 so; G.
W. Schwamb, 1924; Mrs. G.. D. Hunter,
$517 80; II. M. Beatty, $50; W. H. Rem
ington, 50 so; W. H. Wescoatt. s45; R.
Ryland, $45; Franklin 4 Co.,, SAL; Frank
lin a. Co., SIG Sc; W. 8. Marchant, $40 90;
l.. X. Farvoid, $50; A. q. Bishop, $500;
Mining News, $50; Cassidy Il skillman,
500; DR.. Huntington, $50; Jas. M. Smith,
S3s 90; A. l.. Bancroft, 1896 45; Daily
Leader, SIT; II. s.. Orocker q Co., S35;
Chas. Buttlar, 50 so; James Williams,
$40; +. II. Harmon, %. so; H. s. Croker
4 Co., S24 10; Centennial Guard Armory,
$3.50; M. Rockman, $40; Union Guard
Armory, SIS; John Godfrey, S37 As;
Charley All Chung, SIS; J.. Williams, $40.
Town Bills-W. II. Remington, 50 so;
L. Brandt, S124; M. Ferrall, 1924; j. D.
Patterson, 1924; Matt. Kyle. S24; Eureka
Water Works. 1854; James M. Smith, 500;
NJ. Ferrall. SIS; W. o. Mills Jr., So OF;
W. II. Long, 500; Alfred Farley, $40; @.
Grimm, $50; Jacob Wadish, $3.50.
1t was ordered that 50, 4S3 "a be trans
ferred from the General to the Salary Fund.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08

Jimmy Fair lately had a hole in Sierra
Nevada which he was wont to refer to as
" the dear little winze." 1t really proved
q dear proposition to those who bought
Sierra Nevada at s26. We have a "dear
little winze" in this district on which
9 great deal is now depending. But ours
has merit--such merit as would have sent
the stock OF Sierra Nevada to $500 q share
in three days. 1t ia in the new bonanza in
General Connor's Eureka Tunnel. 1t is
already down from As to so feet in ore that
runs from 500 to $500 to the ton. 1t is
looking better and stronger and richer In
the bottom than II has looked at any other
point. There is every promise that 1t will
continue down indefinitely. II this find
was on the Comstock the market from one
end to the other would be booming. and
one-half the people on the Pacific Coast
would be seized with q mining craze. But
being here in modest Eureka, this magnif-
icent bonanza scarcely creates o ripple in
the mining world.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
A Singular Accident.

sunday afternoon little Oracle, daughter
OF A. Jackson, Of the Jackson House, was
playing alone In n Of the rooms up
stairs, when she was heard to scream. Mr..
Jackson came TO her directly and found
mat she had, In some unaccountable way,
run q needle into her leg from the inside
under the knee cap. Upon examination 1t
wa found that one-half OF the needle.
with the thread attached, had been pulled
OUT Of the flesh, but that the other half
vas nowhere TO be found. This, together
Win the fact that me little girl became at
once so lame that she could scarcely walk,
made 1t certain that the remainder Of the
needle was buried in the flesh. DR.. Will
nAns was called In, and with lancet and
.Ssezsrs extracted the dangerous steel,
slion had pierced the tissues and was
,is,ened IN the bone. The little patient is
,aia up for 9 while; but the parents are to
% congratulated that the case was handled
y pfomptly and the needle extracted at
vnee, else their child might have been
lAde q cripple for life.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
A REMARKABLE FIND.
Fossil Bones Exhumed i'm n Mine
400 Feet Below the Surfnce.

Tom Robinson brought to the SENTINEL
Office yesterday a very curious and inter-
esting collection OF bones. He has not
been able yet to find anybody that can
classify them. In fact, 1t would require q
specialist in the department Of compare
tive anatomy to tell just what they are.
They are occasionally found well preserved,
but most OF them have become chloridized
and crumbled SO as to lose their proper
shape. They were discovered in the Bay
State mine, Newark District, at q depth Of
204 feet below the surface. How they
came there is a puzzle. 1t is presumed,
however, that they must have descended
from a bone through a cleft in the earth's
crust. The bones occur in a assure from
which q crevice not well defined extends
upwards, and il is the presumption that they
gradually worked their way down this cleft
to the point where they are now found at
rest. The principal bone in Mr.. Robin
sons collection seems to be one of the ar
t~iculations of the neck bone Of some ami
NAL, probably an elk or bear. But this,
as well as the theory Of the deposit OF the
bones. is purely speculative. Rich ore
worth $500 or $500 to the ton was
found sticking to many OF these curious
fossils, an indication that they must have
been in place when the metals were formed
in the-rock. Will some bone sharp please
step to the front and tell us what he knows
about these fossils?
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08

Charley Broy's teams brought down from
the Eureka Tunnel on Sunday, IL tons Of
ore, estimated to work $3.50 to the ton.
This is the highest grade ore yet shipped
from the Tunnel. A good deal OF the same
kind has been sent down. but 1t was mixed
with a lower grade. making the whole run
about $3.50 per ton The cramped condi-
ton Of the excavations has rendered IT dill
ficult TO classify the ores. The rule has
been to send out pretty nuch everything
extracted in a bulk. Foreman Hartnett II
now getting matters In q shape 70 nanale
the ores to better advantage; Inc snip.
ment OF sunday came from the bottom Of
the winze and is literally ''lousy" with
chIorides and black metal. There ID plenty
more Of the same kind in sight.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
EUREKA CONSOLIDATED.
Is IL n Good Investment at Present
prfeQa

Pftce9S
This question is discussed by the New
York Mining Record, which Jour-
nal seems to conclude that 1t is not a buy
at present figures. The situation is Just
this: The Directors have determine ed to
suspend the payment Of dividends until
the new hosting works shall be completed.
The superintendent Informs the SENTINEL
that with good luck the new works will be
ready to go into operation about Feb. 1.
No delay or trouble is apprehended from
water. The new machinery includes one
OF the largest and most perfect hydraulic
pumps in the world. 1t will handle five
times the amount Of water likely to be en-
countered in sinking 5000 feet. A.good
body OF ore is known to exist on the 1400
level. 1t has never been thoroughly pros
pected, owing to a flow OF water, which
there were no pump connections in. the
old works to handle. The new shaft will
have to be sunk some distance when the
new works are once in motion, before
stopping can be undertaken on the 400
level. But the old levels above the 1900
are by no means exhausted. They will
continue to produce for a long time yet,
and there is still much virgin ground in
the upper levels, in which in the meantime
bonanzas may be found. Then there is
the claim against the Richmond, which
may be collected by the latter part OF jan
uary. There will be no assessments on
the stock of the Eureka Consolidated, and
with but average luck the company ought
to be able to resume the payment Of divi-
dends by the middle of March. Follow
ing is the article of the Mining Record
As we have referred to the Eureka Con-
solidated frequently as among the best in
vestment stocks, in justice to our readers
we are compelled to modify our opinion
for the time being. This mine is I'M
doubleday an enduring one, but for the
present they are out of ore at the twelfth
level, at which past yield has been derived,
and before other ore bodies can be reached
at the fourteenth level a large quantity Of
OF water has to be pumped off.
1t looks now as though the payment OF
dividends would be suspended for six or
eight months. Consequently w must
withdraw it from our list Of dividend-pay-
ing investment stocks.
1t is thought that no assessments will
be required from stockholders to pursue
Developments and complete the icy shaft.
As a speculative Investment, at moder-
ate figures, we consider it a good one, as
there will undoubtedly be uncovered large
bodies Of ore. Only in this view can we
at present recommend it.