Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-12-11

Lately Hon. j. Welsh, in behalf of the
Grand Army of the Republic. and Hon. s.
M. Brainard. Congressman for this dis
trict. interested themselves in the matter
Of getting the building transferred to the
United States Government, with the
proviso that il be completed for the
Soldiers & Sailors Home. At the last
session OF the Legislature, Pennsylvania
passed an act ceding the building and
grounds to the general Government; also,
giving an additional $1,000. Congress
man Brainard will shortly introduce q
bill in the House to accept the building
and appropriate 8 sum sufficient to put it
in shape for q home for the sailors OF the
been provided.
Bills TO be Introduced.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.--Representative
Cassidy will shortly introduce a bill to
provide for the adjustment of the Terri
torial Legislature Of Utah, and for the
appointment instead Of q Legislative Com
mission Of thirteen or fifteen members to
be appointed by the President aud con-
firmed by the Senate.
Senator Dingley will introduce q bill for
the establishment OF a bureau of COM
merce and navigation in the Treasury De-
partment, similar to the British Board Of
Trade. which shall nave the general super
in tendency of the commercial, marine and
merchant seamen of the United States.
Congressman Davis Of Illinois will in
troduce q bill providing for the promotion
of Gen. Sheridan to the rank Of General
Of the Army, and Gen. Hancock to the
rank Of Lieutenant General.
A Case Postponed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The case Of ex-
Senator Kellogg, indicted for having
received, while United States Senator.
money for procuring increased pay for GER
tain star routes, came up to-day before
Judge Wylie. john A. Walsh was called
as a witness, but did not respond, where
upon the Government moved to postpone
the trial until he was produced. This
motion was vigorously opposed by counsel
for Kellogg, and Judge Wylie took the
paper, remarking, II will decide the
question tomorrow" Ingersoll. for KEEL
logg, claimed hat the alleged offense was
barred by the statute of limitation. Bliss
was absent, and Attorney General Brewster
appeared in his place and assured the
Court that the Government desired .
speedy trial.
Found Dead ON the Floor.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10.-Quite q startling
event occurred in the Mercantile. Library
Hall last night. Jas. F. Gein and wife Of
New York were giving a spiritualistic per-
Torrance. Towards the close GeiD stepped
into the ante-room to the rear of the stage
to rest after e1hausting his cabinet exhibi-
ton. When followed two or three minutes
later by his wife he was found dead on the
floor. Examination by the physicians
present showed death to have been caused
BY heart disease. Gein was a Mason in
good standing and belonged to Pacific
Lodge Of New York. The remains will be
taken to Chicago for burial, after an in
quest to-day.
Cotton Mill Burned.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Dec. 10.-The An
nisqualm mill, at Rockport, was burned.
Loss, $500. 900, insured for $500, 900.
Later reports state that the loss
will not exceed $500, 900. The Rockport
Fire Department were unable to cope with
such an extensive con1agrstion, but with
the assistance rendered from Gloucester
and Salem, the picking-room and store
house, containing 400 bales Of cotton,
were saved. The mill was owned by Bos-
ton parties. Three hundred and thirty
five operatives are thrown out Of employ
ment.
A Suit to Set Aside Patents.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-With the view
of settling serious troubles attended by
murder and other crimes, existing be-
| tween the Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany and the settlers upon the Moque-
tamos grant in California, the Secretary Of
the Interior requested the Attorney Gen.
eral to bring suit to set aside the patents
| and an order to determine the question Of
title.
Rolling Mills Burned.
CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 10.-The Union
rolling mills have been burned; total loss,
$50 900.
ERIE, Pa, Dec. 10.-The Mount Hick-
DRY rolling mill of this city was burned.
Loss, 5000, 600; insurance, 800, 900. Two
hundred and fifty men were thrown out Of
employment.
The Case Of 'llOnnel1.
New YORK, Dec. 10.-The Central Labor
Union passed a resolution urgently recon-
mending the President of the United
States to interfere in the case Of O'Donnell,
the murderer of Carey, and endeavor TO-
procure a stay Of his execution.
Affirmed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The Supreme
Court has affirmed the judgment of the
Court below in favor Of Jefferson Davis,
in the contested will case of Mrs. Dorsey,
who left her property to Davis.
VIII Shut Down.
LANCASTER. Pa, Dec. 10.-The Penn
sylvania Iron Company notified the pud-
oilers of . 10 per cent reduction, to take
effect ON the 18th inst. 1t is probable
that the works will be shut down. as the
workmen refuse to accept the reduction.
lust Received,
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