Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-11-01

them to this port. The Maasdam carried
a miscellaneous cargo, consigned to New
York. The vessel was valued at $500, O00.
Il was about 9 p. NJ. when the Maasdam
was first seen. Five boats Of the steam
ship were picked up one by one as the
Rheine approached. w. H.. Vandenton,
agent of the steamship company, says that
the Rheine, with Capt. VANDERBILT OF the
Maasdsm, and the passengers and crew,
will arrive at Hoboken at 8 o'clock this
afternoon.
LArER-Capt. VANDERBILT Of the steam
shin Maasdam, burned at sea, makes the
following statement: Left Rotterdam Oct.
10. with s cabin and 1873 steerage passen-
gers. and a crew of As men. All went
we'll until the 23d, when we encountered a
violent gale, during which the petroleum
tank commenced leaking. Next day, at z
o'clock p. NJ, one of the crew, in looking
for the leak, placed a lighted lamp near
the tank. which exploded with a loud re-
mort. the contents taking fire and putting
the ship into a blaze. Every effort to con-
troll the fire was useless, SO at 4 P. NJ. l
ordered all hands into the boats. At 3
P. M. we were picked up by the steamer
Rheipe, No one was lost or injured in
the slightest degree.
Induction Into Office.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-Secretary Nc
Culloch visited the Treasury Department
this morning, and was qualified in the
presence Of ex-Secretary Gresham and a
few Others. Secretary McCulloch has re-
ceived o large number of congratulatory
letters and kilograms from all parts OF the
country, and several from abroad" He
wishes TO make public announcement OF
his gratitude for the kind wishes OF his
friends, and to say that, owing to the
pressure OF business demanding his atten-
ton, it will be impossible for ii to make
acknowledgment to his correspondents
individually. The heads of bureaus
chiefs Of divisions were formally pre-
sented to the new Secretary at noon.
The Indians Backs Up.
OTTAWA, Oct. 31.-At the request OF the
Dominion Government a British war YES
sci has proceeded to the northern coast OF
British Columbia, where there are some lr-
ritations among the Indians, owing to the
arrest Of one of their number for murder
and the attempt of Bishop Redley to re-
move Rev. DR.. Duncan, a missionary IN
whom the natives have implicit conf
dence. No serious trouble is considered
likely to occur.
Train Fired Into.
DENVER, Oct. 31.-The Tribune. Repub-
LEANS Socorro, N. NJ, special says: A
passenger train last evening near Escon-
dida, four miles north of here, on the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, was fired
into by q band of masked men. One
woman is reported shot. The town is up
in arms. Sheriff Simpson, with 30 armed
men has just started in pursuit.
Cleveland's Movements.
ALBANY, Oct. Ex-Governor Cleveland
aud party arrived here from Connecticut
OF 8:45 this morning. The Governor at
once resumed his executive duties. To-
morrow morning he reaves for New York
to review the business mems parade, to-
morrow evening. He goes to Buffalo
Monday to vote, returning to Albany
Tuesday.
Insane Behavior.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 31.-Benj. Heffner, a
farmer living near West Minister. yester-
day shot and killed his wife. He tried to
kill his son, daughter and dsughter-in'
law. He was arrested late in the day and
brought here. Physicians are examining
him to test his mental condition.
Government Appointments.
WAsH1sGToN, Oct. 31.-Tne President
recognized John E. Maria Tinoco, Consul
| of Guatamalia to San Francisco, and r. W,
Celion, Vice Consul ad interim Of Chill, to
Port Townsend, Washington Territory.