Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-02-09

Wn0 ~ lG0N
line. IL is rising at the rate of one inch
an hour. From the present outlook, un
less the Tennessee and Mississippi rivers
rising and add to the floods now
pouring out OF the Ohio and Cumberland
streams, the Mississippi Valley will not be
subject to o dangerous overflow.
sherman at Three Score and Four.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The President
to-day issued the following order announc-
ing the retirement of Gen. Sherman:
Gen. VIM. T. Sherman, General of the
Army. having this day resched the age OF
ga wears, is, in accordance with law, placed
on the retired list Of the Army, without
restriction of pay or allowance. The an
nouncement OF the severance from the
command OF the Army Of one who has
been for so many years its distinguished
chief can but awaken in the minds, not
only of theArmy, but OF the people of the
United States, mingled emotions of regret
and gratitude at the withdrawal from
active military service of an officer whose
lofty sense of duty has been a model for all
soldiers since he first entered the Army in
july, 1910; and gratitude is freshly awak-
ened for the services of i~ncalculable value
rendered by him in the war for the Union,
for which his great military genius and
daring did so much. The President deems
this a fitting occasion to give expression
in this manner to the gratitude felt to-
wards Gen. Sherman by his fellow citizens,
and to hope that Providence may grant
him many years OF health and happiness
in relief from the active duties Of his pro-
fession. (Signed) CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
Finnerty's Ealogy OF Phillips.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-House-Finnerty
offered the following preamble and resolu-
ton:
Whereas, The death of Wendell Phil
lips has deprived America of an orator
worthy to rank with her greatest, from
Patrick Henry of Virginia to Daniel
Webster; and
Whereas, His life was an incessant
and unselish struggle for the liberty OF
mankind irrespective OF race and creed,
country and condition. Be it
Resolved by the House of Representa-
tiyes, That it laments the death Of Wen
dell Phillips as q national bereavement
which at once deprives the American ros-
trum of a superb intellect and human
freedom of a devoted friend.
Eaton objected.
impeachment Defeated.
OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. SIN the Com
mons, Sir Richard Cartwright moved a
resolution impeaching the Minister OF
Finance for advancing $500, 900 to the de-
funct Exchange Bank after knowing the
bank to be bankrupt. Advancing this
money had the effect, whether intended or
-ox 20 5aon,tnv @ha 11kifo urhn fhipK-
ing the bank had been made secure, put
their money in it. Sir Leonard Tilley, re-
plying, said: "Had he taken any other
course matters might have been worse"
The vote was then taken and the motion
defeated.
A Strange Suicide.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Feb. 8.-A stranger,
aged 10, entered the Vaudeville Theater
early this evening and took a seat in one
of the private boxes. He drank freely
during the performance and was liberal
with treats to q woman. AS the curtain
fell in the last act a pistol shot was heard.
On entering the box the ~lifeless body of
the stranger was found stretched on the
floor face downward, and q bullet hole in
his head. The weapon lay at his feet.
The Carnival Greatly Enjoyed.
MONTREAL, Feb. SIT is delightful
weather to-day for the carnival. Tobog-
gaming slides are greatly enjoyed by the
visitors. The grand fancy dress ball on
skates at Victoria rink was attended by
Lansdowne and the Warehouses. In the
center of the hall of the ice temple was a
| concert by the ~Coughnawago Indians.
The Govenor-General and Lady Lans-
downe visited the Villa of Maria Convent
and were received by the Superior and
students.
DepredatiOns Renewed.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. Interpretations
in the oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay
| have been renewed. A steamer and a
sloop, armed with rifles and revolvers,
have been ordered to proceed against the
thieves.
More Fence Cutting.
AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. Notwithstanding
the recent legislation against fence cut
ting, a party Of 20 mounted men yesterday
| destroyed an Enclosure 40 miles west of
Austin.
Crossed the Bridge.
NIAGARA FALLS, Feb. 8.-The first pas
senger train crossed the new Contilever