Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-02-01

and that the attacks were instigated by the
Mormons. The petition is being signed
by the most prominent citizens, irrespec-
tive Of politics.
Washington Intelligence.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Ex-Senstor
Stephen A. Dorsey, who is here, it is un-
derstood, for the purpose of going before
Springer's Committee to testify in regard
10 certain matters connected with the late
Star Route trails. No subpoena was issued
for Dorsey. His appearance before the
Committee is entirely OF his own volition.
The estimated reduction in the public
debt during January is $40, 800, 900.
sale of Telegraph Lines.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-The Board of
Trade Telegraph line from Chicago to st.
Louis, and the Pacific Mutual Telegraph
line from st. Louis to Kansas City, have
been purchased by the Bankers and Mer-
chants Telegraph Company of New York.
The former was built four years, and the
latter two years ago, and both are four
wire lines.
Palmer Hung i'm Ehigy.
BATAVIA, N. Y, Jan. 31.-At a late hour
last night Palmer, who has figured in the
Rowell murder trial, was hung in efigy in
full view in the place of business, and near
a window Of the room occupied by Judge
Haight at the st. James Hotel. On the
board fastened to the efigy were the
words: sSneak Palmer, Author of the
Crime"
Killed by a Collision.
DENVER, Jan. 31.-A Republican Lead
vile special says: William Manly, a con-
struction boss, and three men, employed
on the Denver l. South Park Railroad,
came down the hill into the city on a fiat
car, and when near the depot collided with
a car of iron. All jumped, and Manly
was instantly killed, the others were
seriously injured.
Measures to Preserve the Peace.
Troy, N. Y, Jan. 31.-In Difference to
public sentiment, the Police Commits
sioners took measures this morning to
break up the union molders patrol in the
vicinity of the Malleable iron works, where
non-union men were employed. The police
charged the patrol and made five arrests,
There is much excitement.
Not Complimentary to Keifer.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Silt is understood
that the Subcommittee Of the House
Committee will find that Keifer removed
Stenographer Tyson in order to give the
~latter's place to his nephew, and also finds
that Refers nephew performed no service
whatever in return for the salary paid him
since his appointment.
&c. up..a. F- ,,.n
CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-A Times Toronto
special says: The Canadian Pacific Rail
road threatens to carry immigrants from
Toronto and Montreal to Winnipeg for
SIT, on the opening OF navigation. The
American lines have made preparations to
meet the tut.
Death Of u Valuable Mare.
New YORK, Jan. 3l.-The famous broo
mare Midnight, dam of Jay-Eye-See and
Noontide, died at Palo Alto ON the 10Th
aged 10 years. In the Autumn of 1885,
she was sold by David Bonner to ex-Gev
ernor Leland Stanford.
Got Their Grip ON the N. p.
New YORK, Jan. 31.-The Commercial
Advertiser says: The street believes thai
as Mr.. Gould and Sage have got theil
grip on the Northern Pacific road, they
will eventually own the entire business
formerly known as "the Willard"
Destructive Fire at Peoria.
PEORIA, H., Jan. 31.-A block or
Adams street was burned this morning
entailing a. loss estimated at $3.50, 900
partially insured.