The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-04-11

The Nevada eignt-nour law goes ino
effect April IS.
The Carson postofice has been raised
from third to second class.
Joe Josephs, the present incumbent,
has been reelected Superintendent OF
the State Orphans Home.
James Carney, indicted for assault
with intent to kill Patrick Barry at Ryn-
don, near Exc, last September, has been
convicted and sentenced to eight years at
Carson.
Sarah Wedge, superintendent OF Lin
coin county schools, has been ordered by
the State Supreme Court to spportion an
| additional amount of school money to
| the DeLamg district.
There will be an abundant supply OF
water the entire length Of the Humboldt
river this year. as the n is piled to
great depth in the mountain ranges cover
ing the Humboldt watershed.
White Pine News: At the re-organiza-
ton Of the New York and Nevada Copper
Company in New York last week, John
A. Traylor, the former superintendent.
was chosen Vice-President and General
Manager.
The Allison Ranch mine in 5rass Val
ley district, after being prapected Tor
several years by James L. Flood and the
late John w. Mackay, has been closed
down, as the results have not proven
satisfactory.
The Winnemucca Standard says the
Humboldt has risen fourteen inches at
Winnemucca since the 25th of last month.
The rise is steady and for the past few
days has been about at the rate OF two
inches in twenty-four hours.
Sheriff Hayes has returned to Reno
from Ell Paso, Texas, with John Bentley,
who is charged with robbery, jail-break-
ing and attempt to kill Sheriff Hayes.
Bentley's chances for a long term in
State prisohare highly fattering.
A fire OF incendiary origin destroyed
an entire block in the heart of Verdi
early Tuesday morning. The property
was only partially covered by insurance.
Among the buildings burned were two
hotels, two saloons, one store and several
dwellings.
A California syndicate has purchased
the Enright group of mines about 100
miles north OF Elko. The property is &C.
counted as being most valuable and is
productive Of large quantities Of ore
carrying values in gold and silver in iron
and lead base.
II. r. Lemaire has been recognized as
County Commissioner by the other mem
bers of the Lander county board and they
are now acting with him. P. Walsh,
Mr.. Lemaire's contestant for the office,
will have to seek consolation from the
Supreme Court.
The Wilson group Of mines at Pine
Grove, New, which was bonded some
time ago by DR.. Hudgens and ii. Q. Cut
ting for $31, 200, has been paid in full
and taken over by the new owners. who
it is understood, will incorporate a COM
pany and work the property for general
results. The Wilson mine was a great
producer in former years.
The Bonanza is hot on the trail OF
the Tonopal dance houses and appeals to
the district attorney and local officers to
do their duty aud see that the law affect
ing the closing OF dance halls be carried
out to the letter. 1t says that the dance
halls of Tonopah were supposed to have
| submitted to official mandate and gone
out Of business March 26, but it seems
they are getting around the new law by
conducting their places as theatres.
The White Pine Copper Company has
been organized by Mark L. Requa of San
Francisco, to operate the Ruth group OF
fifteen claims, nea Ely, Nevada. Mr..
d.. Phillips, Jr. Of Philadelphia, is presi-
dent, and Mr.. Requa will act as vice.
president and general manager. The
shaft is down 300 feet, and a satisfactory
showing ia said to have been made. The
ore, it is claimed, will average 8 per cent
copper, and $500 to $500 per ton in gold.