Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-01-04
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Studying Fitz John POrter's Case.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-A Chicago
Tribune's Washington special says: Gen.
Rosecrans is busy studying Fitz John Por-
ter's case. He formerly shared the
opinion, almost universal at the West
during the war, that Porter was guilty az
charged, and had been leniently treated by
the Court. His studies have brought him
to the opposite conclusion. He has pro-
vided himself with accurate maps of the
field, and with full files OF all the official
orders bearing on the case. His promi-
hence as an army commander, and his
recognized ability as a military student,
are already exciting interest in his forth
coming speech. There is little doubt but
that the bill will pass the House.
Willard n Poor Man.
SAG FRANCISCO, Jan. "a Chronicle
New York special says: 1t is stated by
those who take the most generous view Of
Wizards acts, that the fortune he created
in a short time has crumbled to dust;
that he does not even own the home in
which he lives, and that the $500, 900 he
settled on his wife has disappeared; also,
that Willard, they say, is a n honest man,
and has not created a fortune out of his
friends; that his great losses, coupled with
the great fall he has had in the public
estimation, have completely shattered him,
and he is actually dazed at his position.
Willard, they say, as an explanation of his
fall, is q visionary man, and his enthusi-
asm ran away with his Judgment.
Cn-Ana.nfduA 0fn.oA IN 10 Eutah
lfshed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-Co-operative
stores, under the auspices of the Knights
of Labor, will be established in this city.
The success with which the cooperative
system met with in England has prompted
the movement. Only knights of Labor in
good standing are eligible for member
ship. The capital stock is $100, 900, in
10000 shares. The plan of the organiza.
ton, and the mode of operation, is similar
to those of lions Cooperative Mercantile
Institution, long established in Utah.
A Frank Talk with Willard.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. "a Call Eastern
special says: Frederick Billings called
upon Willard yesterday and had a long,
frank talk. Willard was depressed in
spirits. He told Billings that he was
wrecked financially. The latter congratu-
lated him on the fact that this would
deprive his enemies of their strongest
weapon against him. Willard advised
Billings not to take the Presidency, and
there is some doubt whether he will or not
Completed His Deposition.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 81. G. Burchard,
who claims to have been engaged to marry
Miss Hill subsequent to the date of the
alleged marriage contract with Mr..
Sharon, completed his deposition to-day.
He made some corrections of minor i'm
p%ortance in bis previous statements. Gen.
Barnes stated that the case would be called
tomorrow, and the earliest possible day
set for trial.
More Funds for ParneIl.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Sc. Redmond,
an Irish Member of Parliament, who ar
rived here from Australia, says that in
addition to the sum already presented to
Parnell in Dublin, the Australian Colonies
have raised about "a, ZOO which will be
sent as a special donation.
Meeting Of Prison Commissioners.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 3.-The Board OF
Prison Commissioners met to-day to con-
slider the applications for pardons. They
number 81, and comprise convictions for
murder in the first degree, rape and
felony. The public manifest considerable
adverse feeling.
Death of a Centenarian.
PORTLAND. Jan. 3.-Henry Burbridge,
aged 100 years and 4 months, died tonight
at the Mariners Home. He was a native
of Southampton, England, and for the
mast aevep wears has haan ianitor of tho