Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-05-15

rACJIJJ JUAOt RuvJIIO.
ESPECIAL TO THE sESrIrKL.i
The Steamship Hississippt burned.
SEATTLE, w. T.. May 1.-The steamship
Mississippi, belonging to the Oregon I'm
provement Company, was burned this
morning alongside the dock. The vessel
was taking coal at the time, and had on
board some 800 tons. Captain Holmes
was aroused, and going on deck had the
pumps started up, and streams we're soon
thrown upon the fire, which originated in
the oilroom. The flames spread rapidly,
and the hose was burnt off. The fire soon
spread to the dock and in half an hour the
wharf wa enveloped in flames. Efforts
were made to get the burning vessel away
from the dock, but the tide set her so
heavily against the structure that she
could not be started. The Fire Depart
ment was soon on the ground, but the tide
being on ebb, the engines were Of no SER
vice. The vessel burned out in Q short
time and the entire portion Of the wharf
used a. bunkers for coal was burnt down
to the first floor. The Mississippi was
beached this morning. and the tug Goliah
10 trying to extinguish the burning coal.
One man was very badly hurt by falling
timbers, and several others we're more or
less injured. The Chief Engineer Of the
Mississippi. Charles Knapp, was burned
TO death in bis room. Some Of his bones
were recovered this afternoon. The Mis-
sissippi was valued at SOS 900. and was in
sured; loss to the dock, $25, 600. The
work Of rebuilding will be vigorously
pushed, and in 10 days coal will be deliv-
cred over the temporary trestle.
Murder TrfaI-A Reprievc.
LAKEPoRr, CAL, May 1.-The trial Of
Robert Mathews. for killing Charles Moore
at Lower Lake last month, has occupied
the Superior Court OF this county since
the 7th inst. The case was submitted to
the jury at 6 P. M. Thursday, and after .
whole days consideration, with no verdict,
the jury were discharged. At the dismiss
sal the jury stood seven for acquittal and
five for manslaughter. To-day the Court
ordered . new trial. fixing the time for the
to bail in the sum Of S., 600.
Sheriff Boggs received . telegram this
afternoon from Gov. Stoneman, ordering
. reprieve Of ono month for VIM. Jones,
whit was tried and convicted in both the
Superior and Supreme Courts for the
murder Of Henry Long. near Middletown,
last Spring. The day Of execution was
set for next Friday. Public indignation
is considerably aroused at the Governors
act. for fear the reprieve may ultimately
lead to q pardon. Jones is adjudged as
wholly deserving Of the laws severest PEN
atty.
Attempt at Sufcide-Instant Death.
SANTA Rosa, May 14.-Levi slusser of
Mark West. one Of the early pioneers who
came to this coast in 1916, and lived on
the Same farm since 1850. committed sui
cid by cutting his throat with q razor in
his woodshed yesterday at 2 O'Clock, while
under temporary alteration. The terrible
intelligence was abruptly communicated
to his aged wife. The shock o~verpowered
her, and she instantly fell dead. At last
accounts to-day Mr.. Slusser was alive, but
in a dying condition. He was conscious
and could talk feebly, though in . wander
ing manner, and there was no coherance
in his utterances. He had suffered q par
alytic stroke three years ago, and it af-
fected his mind. Four months ago he was
taken to the Napa Insane Asylum for treat
ment, and was permitted to return home
last Tuesday. Since then he had been
about the place and appeared in better
condition, but there were at intervals
slight signs OF 9 troubled brain.
Crook and the Indians.
Tucson. May l4.-Garcia's engagement
with the Indians At Sonora demonstrated
that the Apachss we're more numerous
than supposed. Garcia estimates them at
nearly 800, east, west and south Of Sierra
Madre. Those who remember the Modoo
lava beds appreciate the difficulties Crook
has. The indiana n n be starved, the
mountains furnishing plenty Of game. It
may possibly require six months to subdue
the hostiles.
The California wheat Crop.
SAN FRAxorsoo, Nay 1.-THE wheat
crop authorities now state that the harvest
will be the greatest California ever had.
The present indications possibly make it
the banner State. This opinions are based
on the increased acreage and the unusu-
ally propitious weather. 1t IL closely cal
culAted that We will have eleven and .
half million tons to export next year.
A Wool Growsrs' Associations.
SAN TRAxcrsco. Nay lA.--stsps have
been taken to organize . National Wool
Growers Association. The objects are to
exers influence for the passage Of laws to
promote the wool industry Of the country.
and TO repeal the law reducing the tariff
On wool. A general meeting Of the grow
ers Of the State 10 called ct Sacramento,
Sept. II.
4 $4,000 sale.
BAN BzaxARDfxo. CAL, Nay 14.--Ons.
half interest In the Silver King mine d
Calico was sold to-day to the Orc 0rands
Mil 4 Mining Company for $60. 900.