Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-01-04
TELEGRAPHIC.
The Japanese Prince Not
Inclined to be Social.
EE REFUSES AN INVITATION TO DINE
WITH THE PRESIDENT.
He Also Snubs General Van Buren,,
Consul at Toxic.
A FUNNY SCENE IN THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Eighteen Penitentiary Con-
victs Drowned.
A CURIOUS FEATURE OF TIE DEATH OF
COLONEL DEVlNE.
[srEoIAL TO THE SENTINEL.

SPECIAL 10 The SENTlNhl.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The japanese
Prince Jaruluto Of Arisugama, who spent
clined to be social with Americans. Evil
IDENTIFY he considers himself too great a
man to hobnob with distinguished people
in this country. He even went so far as
to refuse an invitation to dine with Presi-
dent Arthur, for no particular reason,
save that it did not suit his convenience.
He also took special pains to snub Gen.
Van Buren,, Consul at Toxic, who recently
returned to this country. He did not in
vite him to any of his dinners, and posi-
lively refused to allow him to accompany
the party that went Town to Mount YER
non in the early part of the week. Van
Buren, is well acquainted with the Prince,
and occupying the position he does, it is
considered strange that he should have
been SO sighted.
A Funny Scene.
WASHINGTON, Jam. 3.-There was a funny
scene in the House yesterday. A bill was
taken up for street repairs in Washington,
with an important amendment tackled on.
The House, being weary, was about to
pass it, when Near Of Ohio, who was in
the BARRIERS chair in the Capitol, heard of
it. He jumped from the chair, wiping the
lather from his face with a towel, and, for |
getting his coat, bounced into the arena,
demanding the Speakers attention. When
he had done this he ran back for his coat,
which he pulled on. but was mimi his
collar and necktie. He was embarrassed, |
but in dead earnest, and for once, at least,
commanded the undivided attention of the
House, and got the amendment rejected.
Conviets Drowned.
RALEIGH IN. c.. Jan. 3.-As thirty
penitentiary conyicts, mostly negroes, and
two white guards, engaged at the
Cowle Tunnel, on the Western NC. r. R, |
in Jackson County, were crossing the
river on a fat last Saturday morning, it
was discovered that the fiat was leaking.
The alarm caused a panic. The men all
ran to one enc and it sank. The river at
this point is swift and deep. and the rapids
are just below. The men ching together
in knots. Those who could not win held
to those who could. Some were carried
into the rapids and drowned. Only twelve
of the c%onvicts were saved. One of the
guards was washed ashore below the rap
ids insensible, but was restored to con-
seriousness.
The New Style Postal Cards.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The Postofice
Department has contracted for a large
quantity Of the new style postal cards, or
combined letter and envelope. Fears have
been expressed by some postal experts that
it would interfere greatly with the revenue
Of the Department, and especially if the
reduction of letter postage to two cents be
adopted, but those in favor of the new
cards reply that similar fears were ex-
pressed when the poRtal cards were first
proposed, and then as now, letter postage
was three cents. should the reduction be
made, a larger letter sheet and envelope
combined, with d two-cent stamp on it,
would be among the things to follow.
Death Of y Retired Army Officer.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-There is one Curl
Gus feature connected with the death of
Col. Devine which occurred here yester-
day. He was dining with some old
friends, and they were discussing the rap
idity witt which work on the Washington
monument was now being pushed forward.
One gentleman remarked that it was now
very high, higher in fact than the figure on
the dome of the Capitol. Col. Devine said
it was true that the monument wss high,
but he soon expected to go much higher
than the mum As he spoke these
words he sank back in his chair uncon-
scious, and soon expired. He was a highly
respected retired army officer.
A Love Match and "a Duel.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-There is talk of
g love match and a duel in high life. A
foreign Count and a beautiful and refined
young lady, with a rich uncle, and a Col
onel in the Z. s. 4. as her devoted ad-
mirer. The Count gives the young lady
lessons in French, and also lessons in
love, The uncle and the admiring Colonel
sffront the Count, who sends a challenge.
is waiting for the results.
Effects of Drying Dynamite.
WINCHESTER (Ky.), Jan. 9.-Three col
ored laborers on the Kentucky Central
Railroad Extension put some wet dynamite
in a stove TO dry. This morning it ex-
blowing TWO OF them TO atoms and
seriously injuring the other. The house
" as completely demolished.
George Neal had an examination trial
this morning, for killing Sanford
Baker on Dec. 26. He was held over in
$500 bail.
Enforcing the E.aw.
CHICAGO, Jan. 8.-The Apologize Court
to-day affirmed the sentence of Judge
Gary, fning 90 keepers of gambling bells,
or houses in which gambling ia carried on,
Sl00 each. AS this comes nearer 10 enforcing
the law will some severity than any pre-
legal action has done, 1t causes much
satisfaction among the better class OF
Grant Indian Policy Denounced.
DEs MONIES tIa.l, Jan. 9,-Last Sunday
O'Connor denounced Grants poll
cy for dealing with the Indians, by which
Catholic priests were deharred from
the agencies. The Bishop gave
Secretary Kirkwood credit for giving mis-
of all denominations free access
to the savages.
Preparations for "a Big Fight.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. Especial prepara-
ions are being made for a big fight in the
over the Prohibition amend
ment. 1t is reported that the liquor deal
ers have a powerful lobby established.
smaiipox al Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, jan. 9.-Thers were 76
from smallpox in the city last
week. On Monday e case occurred in tho
City jail. Over 400 prisoners, confined
for minor ofienses, ware discharged.
Refused to Postpone,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The Senate re-