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The flight of riches and the folly Of these
who lavish money wastetully were never better
illustrated than in the case Of the late Logrand
Loobwoods splendid marble palace at NorwaIk,
Conn. There are forty acres of finely orna-
mented grounds, in the centre of which is a
stately structure costing some $4,000 600.
On the premises are three other handsome
buildings, porter's lodge, stables, and 50 on.
The house is resplendent with polished mar
bles, f~resooes, inlaid woodwork of the most
costly kind, doors which cost $4,000 each, a
billiard room on which was expended $4,000
and there are forty-nino rooms thus gorgeous
ly decorated, no two of which are alike. It is
estimated that between $2,000,0oo and
49, 100000 of very hard cash found a grave in
this monument of extravaganza. And yet the
entire establishment is now on the market for
less than $3.50, 000-N Y. Eveaing Mail
, 1874-06-03
TREEs AND FORESTS AGAIN

There has been sent to Congress BY the Presi-
dent L memorial and draft Of resolution from
tie American Association for the advancement
Of Science, the object being the preservation
Of forest, aud the encouragement Of tree plant
ing. Whatever the details Of the bill, or reso-
luton, may be, the object is one Of really na-
tional Importance. The rapid destruction Of
our forests in the older settled portions of the
country is becoming the source Of serious
evils. Water courses are dried up and manu-
factories stopped for weeks in summer, and
then 10 spring or in winter the r~esjstles8 foods
pour dowl from the barren bilIaides and bring
destruction. The eztromes Of climate are
more marked by the denudation Of our wood
cd slopes, and valuable timber is becoming
scarcer and doarer year by year. Such are
some Of the reasons urged by the Association
for the appointment Of a commission to
to make Investigations aud prepare a report
for Congress,
, 1874-06-03
ITALY.

May II.
The steamship LIBERIA plying between Ii.
verpool and Madeira, is supposed to be lost with
all her crew and passengers.
The House of Lords adjourned from May 22nd
till June LIST.
GREAT BRITAIN.
May IL.
Earl Carnarvon, Colonial Secretary, said in the
House Of Lords that the British Government will
not abandon it's possessions on the Gold Coast,
Sir Garnet Wolseley was banqueted in Ports
mouth, England, to-day.
The strikers have again broken out in the coal re-
gions of Durham, Much distress prevails.
May 15.-5 a. NJ.
The Jubilee Singers are reported to have made
$4,000 by their Concerts in England
May I5.-6 A ~.
At a meeting of the Congregational Board Of bdu-
cation last night q paper was read by Sir Charles
Reed, NJ. p, in which the educational system Of the
United States IS warmly praised, and the writer eE-
presses the hope that it will be oquaIed, if no. excel
ed, in England within the next two generations.
May l6'
The {" Times says the Car, at reception yester-
day to Diplomatic Corps, declared the policy Of Rus
STA was 10 preserve peace on the continent, AID he
hoped the principal Governments of Europe would be
united in this purpose.
Gabriel Charles Gleque, tie French pointer, is
dead.
, 1874-06-03

Mrs. Peggerty had a party at her house
Saturday evening, and a very pleasant party
it was-being conducted on the latest approved
principles of aristocratio taste. Mrs. Peggerty
does sorubbing at some of the best houses in
Danbury, and understands herself in conse-
quence, With half a dozen sheets Of her own,
and a number borrowed, Mrs Peggerty's fur
niture was neatly enclosed in white on the oc-
casion Of the party, and presented an appear
anoe that was exclusive to the last degree, and
filed Mrs. Peggerty with 9 vast amount Of
comfort, and the guests with the most crushing
AVIS
, 1874-06-03

PHILosopHY OF CooKERY-Mrs. Hale says j:
Cookery is an art belonging to womao's de-
partment of knowledge its Importance can
hardly be ovorestimatod, because it acts direct
" on human health, comfort and Improvement.
One of the first duties of woman in domestic
life is to understand the quality of provisions
and the preparation Of wholesome food; The
powers Of the mind as we'll as those OF the body
are greatly dependent on what we eat and
drink. The stomach must be IN health or the
brain cannot act with its utmost vigor and clear
ness, nor can there be strength Of muscle to
perform the purposes of the will.
To preserve the full nourishment of meats
and other articles of food, in dressing and cook
ing is an art which requires a large amount Of
scientific knowledge added to long experience,
and observation. Without the knowledge de-
rived from this twofold source a great part of
food is wasted and health injured. It is an es-
tablished principle in physiology, that man is
omnivorous-that is, constituted to eat almost
every kind Of food containing a nourishment.
, 1874-06-03

He can eat and digest them in the raw state;
but his health is promoted by their being cook
ed, that is, softonod by the action Of fire and
water.
, 1874-06-03

Two boys "My father is in the Gus
tom House" " Mines in the station
house. "My father can keep on stealing
and yours cant.
, 1874-06-03

4 curious moon hoax comes from the anti
podes. The Austa5aslaa Of Ootcbor Stat,
1873, contains a two column article on a recent
scientific discovery and attendant experiments
which is quite iug Nous. It Is to the effect
that an astronomer conceived the idea Of light
ing the dark8nod face Of tbe mooa when only q
crescent or portion Of her disc is Illuminated.
through The Tense Of a reversed telescope, he
actually succeeded 50 that be changed a cros-
cent OF elbbous moon to a full moon. Names,
dates, oad d9tails are given as definitely os in
thc famous Locke uo44 hoax some twenty-five
OF thirty years a53.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

dams to regain them. They were
repulsed and handsomely charged
by Lieutenant Overton's company.
! The Federal troops got near enough
to use pistols advantageously. The
horses were so much used up after
this that the men had to fight on
foot. About eighty or a hundred
trophies were captured and much
property destroyed. The camp
numbered from 400 to 500, counting
women and children. The pursuit
lasted for twenty miles, and was not
abandoned until o'clock p. NJ,
when it became useless and impos-
sible for it to be continued longer.
Chicago, November IA Port
land dispatch says that Speaker
Blaine, in a letter to the Portland
Press, in response to a paragraph
mentioning him as a probable can
didate for Senator, states decidedly
that he should under no circum-
stances accept the Senatorship. He
SAYS: 81 am engaged by and have
accepted the candidacy and election,
to serve the people of Kennebec
District as a representative in the
Forty fourth Congress, and from
that duty / could not be turned even
were the Senatorship offered. OF
that | have seen no indication
He speaks in eulogistic terms OF
Hamlin, and frankly expresses his
deliberate judgment that Maine
would best consult her highest in
terest and honor by returning Ham
lin to the Senate, but denies that he
has used or intends TO any influence
in his favor.
The Press, in its editorial com
ments, comes out strongly against
Hamlin.
A Boston special gives letter
from confidante of General Banks.
1t states positively that he will not
be a candidate tor Speaker of the
next House. He feels he has al
ready won all the fame he can for
himself and the State in that posi-
ton, and that the new party of the
future needs his cool, iudicious un-
partisan counsel and leadership on
the floor Of the House of Represent
atives. That, at this time, is his
place, and he is the man for that
position.
New Orleans, Nov. 1.-THE lower
coast packet Empire, Captain Jean
Franc, sunk to her texas at 4 O'Clock
this morning, at the landing foot OF
Cont street, where she arrived at
half past II o'clock this morning,
heavily laden with sugar, molaSses.
rice, etc. Fourteen passengers and
many of the crew were drowned.
Five bodies have been recovered, in
Guiding that of the captains daugh-
er, lady of seventeen. The cap
tain lost four children, but saved
his wife and babe, who were sleep
ing with him in the texas. He can
not state the number OF passengers,
but supposes the victims number
about thirty-five. The boat was
valued at $4,000, and valuable
cargo.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.-A
Chicago Times Washington special
of the 18th, says that the President
has made up his mind to take de-
cided stand in favor of the resumption
of specie payments in his annual
message. 1t is understood that he
will recommend Congress to perfect
legislation for specie resumption, and
favor specially some date several
years hence on which the Govern
ment should resume. He does not
suggest a plan of his own, but be-
lieves that legislation can be devised
bv which the Government can re-
sumo in 1876. In a conversation
which, Representative Bass OF New
York held with the President a few
DAYS since the latter adheared to the
views expressed in his veto message
last spring against initiation and in
support of a sound currency, and at
the same time was very DESTROYS
that the Republican party, before it
lost its, power in Congress, should
take positive course in favor of re-
sumption. This will bring the
imitation element in Congress to a
test, and undoubtedly force an issue
with several of the Republican lead
ers in the House.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES

San Francisco, November lS.-The
State Temperance Alliance met here
to-day. A large attendance of dele
gates from all parts of the State.
The official reports We're read, and
the Alliance will meet again to-
morrow.
The sale Of the Lick House prop
erty for 1920 900 to o. Livermore
will not be confirmed.
San Diego, November lSth.-The
World this morning has the follow
ing dispatches from Arizona:
Prescott, November 1S.-A heavy
snow and rain storm has prevailed
here since II o'clock last night.
Advices from Cedarville District are
very encouraging. 1t is believed,
from recent discoveries, that this
will prove to be one of the richest
mining districts in the Territory.
General Crook started
for California yesterday, en- route for
the East.
Salt Lake, November 18th. -Tele-
grams from Beaver, Utah, to-day,
says Bishop VIM. II. Dane was ar
rested at his residence, at Parowan,
Iron county, Utah, to-day, by a
Deputy United States Marshal, on
Indictment for murder in connection
with the Mountain Meadow massa-
ere.
Two more men appeared before
the Third District Court to day and
paid their fines for illegal voting at
the last election.
Sacramento. Nov. 1S.-Governor
Booth to-day commissioned Mathew
Henry Jacobs as commissioner of
deeds, for California to reside in
London, England.
State Controller issued warrants
to-day in favor of the directors of the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum, to
the amount of $4,000 for the support
of said asylum.
Articles of incorporation of the
Nina Mining Company were filed
in the Office of the Secretary of State
to-day, with a capital stock of S.
000,0 900, i'll shares of 500 each.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

RUNAwAY.-Yest evening,
about $3.50, wood team owned by
Clutch Louie" took fright when
near the Silver House, Main street,
and dashed down the grade at as great
speed as they could command, Louie
III the meantime endeavoring to
stop them. When making the turn
in front of the Sierra Nevada Hotel,
the wagon was upset, Louie thrown
to the ground, and slightly wound
ed, and the team brought to a halt,
with little damage to the wagon or
horses. AS the team was going
down the road below the Silver
Brewery, they were espied by Supt.
Vandewater and his Secretary, Mr..
It. B. Perkins, who were coming up
the road in a buggy, the Supt. driv-
ing. He refined closely into the
bank and stopped, but Mr.. Perkins
becoming excited and not consider
ing his position secure, jumped out,
and in so doing sprained an ankle
severely. He received medical at
tention and was doing well at last
accounts.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

Hoyt Sears & Mckee. mimi.

Hoyt, Sears Il Mckee, mining
attorneys, San Francisco, have
caused to be published in the
papers of that city, a caution to
owners of unpatented mining
ground, which is particularly ap-
plicable to this section at this time:
1T should be borne in mind by
all holders of unpatented mining
claims that the time for expenditure
thereon of the amount fixed by the
Act of Congress of May 10, 1872,
expires with the LIST day of January
next. and that a default to do the
required amount of work or make
the specified expenditure will work
q forfeiture of all right therein.
There is another exceedingly
important feature of this provision
of the law, In this-that although
all proceedings for patent may
have been had, the final payment
made to the Receiver, and the case
sent to Washington for patenting,
that until the patent itself IS ac-
tually issued, the necessity still
exists for doing the work or making
the expenditure upon the claim to
prevent relocation, the same as If
the application for patent had not
been made, as the law requires the
annual expenditure to be made I'M
til the issuance of a. patent for the
claim.
Parties having claims pending
at Washington should not there
fore fall into the error of supposing
that they are relieved from doing
work to hold such claims, the Pat
ent title itself alone relieving the
claim from that necessity.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

PREMATURE.-The announcement
that s.. S. Fem, Democrat, had
been elected delegate from Idaho,
seems to have been premature. AS
it stands at last accounts from that
Territory, the chances are more
favorable for Governor Bennett.
The majority, either way, will not
exceed fifty votes.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

ILLEGAL. = Stockholders IN the
Avalanche Gold and Silver Mining
Company, whose stock may be sold
for assessment levied on the I'd day
of October, 1874, delinquent on the
18th of November, have just cause
of complaint against the Secretary
and Treasurer of the Company and
in a court of equity can recover them
property. The mine being located
in Lyon county compels the publ
cation of all notices of sales TO be
made in some paper published in
that county. A notice published IN
another county of the State is no
more legal than if published in Ar
kansas. The Secretary of the Com
panv has received notification to this
effect, therefore is not acting bllndly
in the matter. The advertisement OF
the delinquent stock of the mine III
question has been postponed until
the 2lst. We shall pay our respects
TO this subject again.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

. EMIaRANT TRAVEL. - Notwith-
standing the lateness of the season
there does not appear to be much
difference in the emigrant travel
across the continent. The Central
Pacific trains coming from the East
bring a large number daily, while
those going East only take away a
few. California must have added
considerable to her population this
year.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19
COVE AND RE HEALED.

1t matters not what your troubles may be,
come and let the Doctor examine your case.
1t will cost YOU nothing for consultation SO
please call and satisfy yourselves whether the
Doctor understands your case. II he can cure
you he will tell you SO if not, he will say so,
for he will not undertake a case unless he Ii
confident of effecting a cure.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

A NEW YORK astroleger predicts
that President Grant will be I'M
peached or die before completing his
term of ONCE. p4. tl
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

THE mining interests of Humboldt
never looked so promising as at the
present day. From every district we
hear of the sales of mines to men
who have the means TO develop
them, and the boys who sell out, in
place of going to Frisco on bender,
straddle mule and go prospecting.
We hear that the Eagle looks better
and better. Bivinsville is the name
of the new town.-ReGister
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-11-19

GooD.-On Saturday last there was
paid to the County Treasurer cheek
for over Sl1, 900, being the amount
of taxes due the county of Washoe
from the Virginia and Truckee Rail-
road. We make note of this espe-
cially for the reason that the amount
paid is in full for the road-bed at
$4,000 per mile, the rate at which it
was equalized by our County Com
missioners. This shows that the
V. IL T. r. r. has no disposition to
avoid payment of its taxes or be in
continual litigation with Washoe
county.-RenO Journal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-07
4 TEN CENT FIGHT.

TWO KNOCK DOWNS AND CUT HEADS.
Back Of police headquarters runs IN alley
which also borders on the rear Of the livery
stables Of Mr.. Jon T. Price and James Pumph-
rey. Yesterday, about noon, the hostlers from
these stables having finished their morning work,
and like their employers fond Of horseology, be-
gan discussing the merits Of the Belle OF Gettys-
burg and Mr.. John Talty's mare Daylight, these
two horses being matched to trOt on the 18th inst
or course Mr.. Prices employees favored Belle,
Daylight. After considerable talk ten cents was
put in one Of the mems hands as a forfeit for o
larger amount, but afterwards the party wished
to withdraw the amount and was refused. From
this quarrel arose, when George NIckens picked
up whole brick and let it fly at Frank Bells
head, striking him above the right eye, opening
the flesh for about two inches and stretching him
out on the eobblestones. While he was down
Moses King whipped out q razor and made for
the PROSTATE man, who managed TO rise sufh-
GENTLY to grapple with King, and in the scufie
broke the ugly weapon in twain. In the mean
time John Talbot threw q brick at Grorge
Nickens, knocked him down and cut his head.
Richard Queen was about going to his assist
ance, when Detectives Miller, McDevitt and
Comes, having heard Of the melee, rushed out Of
the alley connecting with police headquarters
and put and estopple to the fight by arresting the
participants.
Bells wound was found to be OF q serious ma
ture, and after being dressed by Drs. Hartigan
and Dexter, he and Talbot were released on bail
to appear at the Police Court this morning, while
the others were held to await hearing at the
same time and place.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-07
association then adjourned.
TRnrRLEn FENCE.

George Washington and Frank Whips, both
colored, are next door neighbOrs, residing on n,
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets
northwest, and for some time past have failed to
eeme 10 al understanding in regard to the diTid-
ing ienee between their back yards, each think
il z that the other was appropriating too much
sIound. Consequently when one put up the fence
where he thought it should run, the other, being
OF different opinion, would pull It down. OF
course, TO fence could stand against such double
opposition. On Saturday evening George Wash
ingtcn concluded TO make a final attempt TO erect
the partition fence, aud went to work. He had
got well under way, when cut came Frank Whips
with little Ratchet and accompanied by Ohm
stead WoodfoTk. The old dispute commenced
anew, and during the quarrel Whips used the
Ratchet on WashIngton's head, in1ictlng quite
serious wound. The parties were taken into Gus
tody by Oficer Boreland, and takento the Fourth
precinct station. DR.. Moore dressed the cut in
George Washington's head and pronounced the
wound dangerous.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-07
BASE BALL.

THE NATIONAL CLUB OFF ON A TOUR.
The National Base Ball Club leave here this
morning on brief tour through Delaware, Penn
sylvaniA and New York, and during their absence
will play some Of the prominent amateur clubs
Of the country. They will play their first game
this afternoon, at Wilmington, Delaware, with
the Atkins-Lawrence Club, then proceed to
Philadelphia, where they will engage the Amer
Gus Club on the ssh, and from there to Esston,
Pennsylvania, playing the Eastons on the 9th,
and will arrive in New York the same night.
They will play The Chelsess on the CapItoline
ground, and also take q trip to Troy, New York,
to meet the Murphy Club, but the exact days for
the two latter games have not yet been decided
upon.
The Rosedales and Eagles, two welLmstched
mines, met again on the Olympic grounds Satur-
day, and in an exciting game Of eight innings the
Eagles were victors by score Of Is to 0, the
ROsedales earning and the Eagles Of the
runs made. This was not a championship game,
the absence by sickness Of the pitcher Of the Rose
dale making it too unequal for such an undertake
ing. The good playing OF both clubs on this oc-
casion will cause the championship game to be
anGiously awaited. which we hope is not far dis
tant In the contests between these two clubs
the Eagles have won every game.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-07
HTCHSHERMAN.
THEAPPRoACBING WEDDING oFLIEu

THEAPPROACHINGW WEDDING OFLlEUT.
T. W. FITCH, u. S. N, AND MISS MIN
ME SHERMAN.
The approaching nuptials of Lieut.. Thomas
William Fitch, Engineer Corps u. s. N, and Miss
Minnie Sherman, appears to be the leading and
almost exclusive subject Of consideration in fash
ionable circles at the present time. Among the
ladies especially does the coming ceremony prove
an interesting topic of conversation, it includes
the necessary discussion on toilettes what wear
and how to wear 1t. Several dresses have already
been ordered in anticipation Of the event, and it
is surmised that the brilliancy Of the wedding
will equal If not excel, the that took place
Gently at the Executive Mansion. The following
is q copy of the invitations and cards:
The General Of the army and Mrs. Sher-
man invite you to be present at the nuptial
, mass and marriage Of their daughter, Maria
= Ewing sherman and Thomas William Fitch, =
emnized by his Grace, ]. B. Purcell, Mott
Rev. Archbishop Of Cincinnati, in st.
Thursday, October !, 1874, at II o'clock"
Enclosed is a large square card, on which is en-
gTaTed:
THE General and Mrs. Sherman ut home,
Thursday, October !, from until o'clock. :
2oT I street"
Also, q smaller one, bearing the words:
present this at the church door"
1t will be requisite to present the card OF ad-
mission at the church door, as no person will be
allowed to enter without It. There will be 1000
Invitations issued for the church, which will not
accommodate 8 larger number Of persons. To the
house q smaller number will be invited, owing to
the imPossibility Of entertaining so large q num-
ber even for the few moments each guests is ex-
pected to remain in the three hours, to which the
reception is necessarily limited as portion Of the
family leave for st. Louis the same night and the
rest follow the next day.