Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-11

The offer was accepted, and judgment en-
tered in the County Clerks office to-day,
the amount being S155.407
Tseuben Springer Dies
CINCINNATI, Dec. 10. Reuben b.
Springer died this iorepoon. He Is widely
known for his magnificent gifts to the
public, in the form of Music Hail exposi-
ton buildings and college OF music, &c
which within the last aine years he has
contributed about 100000. He was
81 years OF age. His last illness was
of very short duration. Mr.. Springer was
slightly indisposed on Sunday LAST while
attending service at the Cathedral, and
kept his bed on Monday, but was up yes.
terdsy, and had his breakfast this morn
ing. He died in his chair. The physician
says 1t was q case OF paralysis Of he heart,
Musn't DO So Any More.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 10.-Descon Terry,
who eloped from Worthwhile, L. l., with
the wife of Rev. Mr.. Downs. has, Mrs.
Terry SAYS. written her. stating that be
was sorry for what he had done, and that
il / didn't forgive him he would kill him.
self. l have forgiven him, but he musn't
do so any more. Mrs. Downs has written
her mother st Brighsmpton, asking for
giveness. She said she was sorry for the
disgrace her conduct had brought upon
the family. She intimated that she was
anxious 10 return to her husband and
children.
The Dash of Col. Brown"
New YORK, Dec. 10.-Fielding G. Brown,
generally known about Wall street as
Col" Brown, was killed by throwing
himself from the second story Of his apart
ments No. 20l East Ninety-ninth street.
He WAS insane from suffering. produced
years old, born in Kentucky and was 8
ssF~orty-niner." He lived in California 80
years. He had large interests in Tomb
stone, A. 7. He leaves q widow.
Fradul emit Banking.
SYRACUSE, Dec. 10.-The Wilkinson fail
ure is thought to involve about 100000.
The assignment prefers s9S. 500 including
city and county deposits and trust funds.
The Wilkinson's were large holders OF real
estate, and their heavily encountered de-
positors embrace many farmers to small
accounts, attracted by the offers Of 4 per
cent interest. Only q few business firms
are involved. The assets will little more
than pay the preferences.
se0,OOO,O 900 for Pensions.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The Sub-Com-
mi.tee Of the House Committee on Appro-
priations, having in charge the pension
appropriations, have agreed upon 3 bill
appropriating $50, 000, 900, the amount
by the Committee on Pensions, for
the next fiscal year. The bill will be sub
to the House tomorrow. 1t is
short and contains no new legislation.
A Beggar's Sack.
PIrrsBURG, Dec. 10.-Pierre Prefaux,
an old, blind beggar, who for years has
been a familiar figure on our streets, died
q few days ago while on his way to the
An investigation into his affairs
disclosed the fact that he had on deposit
in the Dollar Savings Bank at the time Of
his death over s., 200. He died intestate
and left no clue to his heirs.
Laid ON the Table.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Senate- Shcr-
man presided over the Senate to-day. The
Chair laid before the Senate an invitation
to that body from the Commissioner OF
the New Orleans Exposition to open On
the 10Th instant. The communication was
laid on the table. that being the usual for
NAL disposition OF such documents in the
when no special or immediate
is demanded by any Senator.
Declines for n Present.
Boston, Dec. 10.-Alf Greenfield de-
clines Burke's challenge until the case
against Sullivan and himself in
the courts is decided. Should the Court
hold that the glove-fghts are not illegal,
he will then be prepared to meet Burke,
or Mitchell.
Depew Declines to be United States
senator.
New YORK, Dec. 10.-Chauncey NJ. Depew
written a letter positively declining to
be a candidate for United States Senator.
Poor Devils Made Poorer.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 10.-Lsst night,
the operators in the employ of the
Western Union Telegraph Company, were
notified that hereafter extra pay would not
be allowed for work after 1890 AM. This
lie equsl to a reduction Of SIS to $25 per
month in the wages of night operators.
Nothing for the D~epositors.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Dec. 10.-The Wilkin-
son liabilities are about half q million.
The assets are $3.50. 900. There is 9 real
estate mortgage for s125, 900. There will
be nothing for the depositors.
Half Million Assignment.
SYRACUSE, Dec. 10.-Wilkinson Bros,
bankers, closed this morning. The
affairs are In the hands Of q receiver. The
firm rated from S400. 900 to $500, 900. @.
e. Hubbell Is assignee.
SIO3, 900 verdict.
New YORK, Dec. 10.-The jury In the
of Steward vs.. Huntington has re-
turned o verdict In favor Of the plaintiff
for sos, 900.
The Congregational Recess.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-House-Morri-
son offered a resolution providing for Q
holiday recess from Dec. % to Jan. 5. Re-
ferred.
Wade Hampton Reelected.