Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-20
EASTERN NEWS.
A Meeting Of Railroad Managers to be
Held at Topeka, Kansas.
An AmlcABlE ADJUSTMENT or ALL THEIR
DIFFICULTIES EXPECTED.
Large Reduction Of National Circulation
for the Current Year.
HuNTMeToN's VISIT 70 The pRESl-
DENT NOT A SUCCESS.
The Sheriff Unwilling totake Charge
of Polling, the Murderer.
A BIG DAY At THE CHICAGO
DRIVING PARK.
HuNTMaToN'S VISIT 70 The pRESl.
DENT NOT A SUCCESS.
The Sheriff Unwilling totake Charge
of Polling, the Murderer.
A BIG DAY At THE CHICAGO
DRIVING PARK.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

arguments of counsel on both sides, have
suspended the opinion Of their tariff on
both the U. P. and @. P. branch roads,
and have arranged for . general meeting
Of the managers Of the railroads in Kansas.
to be held in Topeka. Dec. 6, at which
time the whole question OF freight rates
will be discussed, with . view to deter
mining what reduction. il any, is practi-
cable. In the mean time the old tariff
prevails. This meeting is expected to re-
suit in An amicable adjustment Of the
whole difficulty.
A Times Washington special says Comp
troller Knox states that the reduction of
the national circulation for the current
rear will be between $40, 600, 900 and $685.
OOO, 900. There will certainly be q much
more rapid decrease next year.
A Times Lafayette special says the
Sheriff is unwilling to take charge Of Pei
| ling, the murderer Of Ada Atkinson, and
| his removal to some other Jail during the
| night may be expected. He intends to
| plead insanity, and boasts that he has
many friends.
Some Fine Racing Anticipated.
CHICAGO. Oct. 1.-the Chicago Driving
Park management announces an extra day
for next Tuesday, with unusual attrsc-
tons. The first event will be . free-for-all
trot for . purse of 81 200. in which Phallis,
Monroe Chief, Wilson and Fanny Wither-
spoon will take part. Following this will
be an attempt by Jay-Eye-See. for a purse
| Of 5 5000, to beat the best trotting record,
| 2:10A, by Maud 8. Jay-Eye-See is said to
| be in the best possible condition, and as
his owner is particularly anxious to have
him reduce the record before the season
closes. it is believed, with a good day and
track. he will be able to do it. as his
present record is but half q second slower
than that Of Maud s.
The days sport will conclude with an
attempt on the part Of the great PAGER
Johnston, with q record Of 2:10, to beat the
three heats-2:11A, 2:11A and 2:12k-
made by Commodore Kittson's Little
Brown jug, which stands a. the best three
heats on record. The sale of Johnston
to Kittson has been enormously an
nounced. The completion Of the trsnsac-
ton depends IN the success or failure OF
this trial.
wants . Commissioner Appointed.
CHICAGO, Oct. ia Washington special
says that @. P. Huntington called on the
President last night in relation to the ap.
pointment Of q Commissioner to examine
and report upon the completion of the
Southern Pacific road from Fort Wayne to
Ell Paso. An authentic report tonight il
1 49, TT--As--kzcD roscns~r, ezra ~4k ar
cessful, the President hesitating to assume
sioner, which would in effect amount to
Executive decision that the Southern
Pacific is . land grant road. The result Of
this will be to lay the whole case before
Congress, which it is understood the
President has decided to do without special
recommendation.
A vigorous Crusade.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Commissionei
Mcfarland Of the General Land Office Ii
continuing the vigorous crusade inaugu'
rated against what are known Is land
cruisers. Upon the report OF special
agents thirteen entries Of public land in
Washington Territory were yesterday held
for cancellation. The Commissioner says
all the parties In these cases appear Ia
have combined in the commission OF the
frauds, the combination even extending
to the notary who witnessed the papers.
All the entries after confirmation were
transferred to q individual.
A Verdict Of Not Guilty.
ALBANY. N. T., Dot. 19.-The Sessions
bribery trial WAS concluded tonight. At.
torney-G General Russell presented the side
Of the prosecution in an address two hours
long, making . very strong plea. Judge
Osborne delivered 8 long charge to the
jury, in which the defendant was favored
somswhst, and the Jury went out ct Z
O'Clock. the Court taking . recess until
10 this evening. Long before that hour
the Jury were In the box. When the
Judge arrived the jury rendered . verdict
Of not guilty. Sessions was congratulated
by . large number Of friends.
The Amount aid for Pensions.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE report Of
the Commissioner Of Pensions for the
fiscal year ending June 80 shows there
we're sos, 658 pensioners ON the roll at the
end Of the fiscal year. During the year
named 70 whose pensions had been re-
voked previously were restored to the roll,
making SO, 950 pensions added during the
year, an excess Of 10, 645 over the proceed
ing year. The average annual value OF
each pension is $106. and the aggregate Of
all pensions, $50, 245, 1872, an increase u
$294,090. The amount paid for pensions
ID $50, 064, 009.
A Reception.
WASHINGTON. Dot. 19.-Chief Justice
Ooleridge arrived this evening and was
met at the depot by Attorney Gen. Brew
ster and the Committee of the Bar Associa-
ton. Tonight the Chief Justice will be
given . reception at the house of Secretary
Frelinghuysen. Among those who will be
present are President Arthur and 6ecre-
tariss Jolger, Teller and Lincoln.