Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-20

lands was introduced to-day by Dolph. IL
proyides for the immediate restoration to
The public domain and to the operation OF
Abe nublic land laws of that portion OF the
grant living coterminous with its main line
between Wallulu Junction and Portland,
a distance of 214 miles. 1t also provides
for the forfeiture at the end Of five years
from the passage OF the bill Of all lands
adjacent to that portion OF the Cascade
grant which shall then be unbuilt; in ef-
feet. giving the road i've years to build
the Cascade branch. The bill proposes to
Authorize persons in possession OF any OF
these lands to purchase 800 acres, II so
mnch has been improved by them. The
railroad is requested to file its assent to
the bill, SO as to avoid all questions as to
the title of the forfeited lands.
Wool Growers Convention.
CHICAGO, May 19.-The National mass
meeting OF the Wool Growers Convention
of the United States was called TO order at
10 O'Clock this morning. One hundred
and thirty-four delegates were present,
80 of whom are from Ohio; 38 from Penn
sylyania. Twenty-one States and Terri
tories are represented. j. s. Codding, OF
Kansas. was elected as temporary Chair
man. A committe on permanent organi-
cation was appointed and a recess taken.
Contempt of Chancery.
New YORK, May 19.-The application TO
the Vice Chancellor for an order to require
President Dodd to show cause why he
shall not be punished for disobedience of
the Court OF Chancery in removing the
banks assets out of the State is said to be
over, pending Developments. The u on
the other savings banks ceased to-day. W.
B. Scott d Co., brokers, have suspended.
Men ON Wheels.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-The fifth annual
meeting of the League Of American
Wheelmen commenced its session this
morning. Unusual interest attaches to
the meeting on account Of the reported
intention Of some unsatisfied ones to move
to dissolve the League. 1t is stated that
from 1900 to LOO bicyclists will 8 K
part in the parade tomorrow.
Run on Banks.
PETERSBURG, Va, May 1s.-In conse-
quence of heavy runs on it, as well
as on other banks, the Planters and
Mechanics was temporarily suspended.
A notice by the Board OF Directors and the
President says a satisfactory attempt Will
be made. The bank is believed to be able
to pay every cent.
wall Street Death.
UTICA, N. Y, May 19.-Alsxander White,
a creamery operator of Grand Rapids,
Mich, shot himself at his mothers home
at Sherbwin this morning. He lost sl25,-
600 in Wall street last Fan, which, with
other business reverses, caused the stlcide.
shot by q Rival Medieo.
CREsFULA, Md, May 19.-At Tangier
Island, Va, Saturday, DR.. Pitts called DR..
Waller, a rival physician, into his Office
and shot him dead. The people attempted
to lynch Pitts, but were prevented. The
murderer was jailed.
Dabbling fn oil.
ERIE. Pa, May 19.-The Erie County
Savings Bank, this city, suspended this
morning. Capital, $3.50, 600; liabilities,
$500, 900. 1t is said the President has
been dabbling in oil. He Is said to have
left the city.
Substantial sympathy.
New YORK, May 19.-The sympathy ex-
tended to Donnell, Lawson d Simpson in
duced them to submit q proposition to
their creditors which will result in their
resuming in a few days.
Failed for $40 900.
NEW YORK, May 19.-M. Morton, a
dealer in china, has failed for 500, 900.
Wall street ia quiet. No statements OF
suspended firms to-day.