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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21
CHEAP RIDINa.
The state Republican katineasieu
Msetiax 60 b . brand hueeess.

The Carsoniies are bound IN make II
success Of their proposed State ratification
meeting. TO he held at that place on the
oath Of this month. The very heat speak
ers in the State will he ON hand. and
some eloquent gentlemen from California
are expected.
The following letter from the Secretary
Of the Republican Central Committee Of
Ormsby County explains itself:
CARSON CIrr. August 10, 1876.
Sin: The Superintendent Of the Vir-
ginia anil Truckee Railroad has fixed the
fare for the 2tth (the day % the Repnbli-
can ratification meetingl at oas dollar.
down and return from Virginia.
Active preparations are being made here
for the reception Of the large crowds we
expect frum your county and adjoining
towns. Yours, WV. II. CoHnrrT. :
Secretary.
The speaking will commence nj , o'clock
and the assemblAgc will lie addressed by
some of the most prominent orators OF
Nevada and California. among which may
he mentioned Hon. Thomas Fitch. Hon.
q. y. De Long. Governor Woods. Cover
nor salomon, J. A. Stephens, ESD, Hon.
u. &. Whitman. Hon. Thomas Wren. II.
n. Taylor. Judge Leonard. Robert II.
Lindsay, Esq. and some other good talk.
ers. The ladies are especially invitei and
the entire affair IL free 10 all.
In addition tn the speaking there will be
considerable fun furnished by Farmer
Treadway's barbecue. Old political Gus
tom. will lie rc-urccted and visitors At the
Capital will he sure TO have q good time.
Gold Hill Is ~ tnrn out a goodly number.
Our Hayes anil wheeler Club will be we'll
represented.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21

Az O,srs.-Thc most beautiful outdoor
sa.,,,,or, I'm y~ir,ipi. Civ
IA that which Is a''ennTu All" ea''u 'o' ny
United States Marshal Ash. In the yard
there arr at least eighty different kinds Of
nos',s, Tue mo whish ,hs. A.. ar
aneei and carei for shows that the pres
ence of a loving hand Il felt among them;
4 NEWS reporter VISITED tins delightful
little spot Yesterday by invitation. AMI
upon leaving hal pressed nj" his hshd 10y
Mr.. Ash q b"uInst OF the choices, nowsr-
81 N, -eas9n. as'nonsuasru py "is
made 10 rival those % her more highly
esteemed sister staie-caliiorn'a.
Tur Boss Cikcrs.-Anyihing in the way
~ , circu. /. sur. to draw we'll In Nevada,
-. ,oo,,. A.. ann. n, ...,n,.
ans" ".'" ",l"or,
soo'i show ue rush " simply '"he"Se'
Gold Hill n virginia can come nearer
nl.n ,;on,i .IieJ Circu. than ,nx town
IN the Pacific coast. Thi. 4. really
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21

Az ARTICLE NJ TnrE MrRir.-Brown's
bronchial Trochcs are the most popular
article In this country orl.nrope for throat
diseases and coughs. and this popularity
Ia based upon rcal merit.
LyoS's KATnAnIoS makes beautiful.
glossy. lnxuriant hair prevents its falling
ont or turning gray. II has stood the test
Of forty years. Is charmingly perfumed.
and has no rival. q
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sARkIs Is wIllIH'.
THE GENTLEMEN WHO ARE NOT
AvERsE To OFFICE.

Names OF the Proainest Candt'
dates for Congressional. state and
County O0ess "A Long Liss 81
Names which will come befsre
shc Republican and Desne-
cratic Conventions.
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TO CANDIDATES.

We wish TO remind all candidates for once
ct the coming election that al announcement.
In this pspsr and all election printing must b.
paid In advance. We can accept OF no son,in-
gent arrangements. SHOW your wOrthinsss foe
the once by paying promptly Jour printers
hllls.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21
A (NRD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
lndiscrctions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay. lose ~ manhood. etc.. ! will end
o recipe that will cure You. free Of charge.
This great remedy was discovered ny . mis-.
sicnATy Ia south America. ssnd Q selfsd.
drrssei envelope 10 the Rev. JosephT 7. InmAn,
station d, Bible nonse. New York cir.
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"rIII. wATCH .. 4 pooI."

4 GENTLEMAN Willing along Main slftet, Gold
mn. the other day, observed . mute with bis
watch In bis mouth. face elongated. and rem
ingly In great dlstrrrs. On motioning Tor his
slate, be inquired what The trouble Was. HIs
answer came quick. This wsteh II . fool /; II
no goi' lie. was Advised IN take 10 W T.. q.
BUTCH. - South @ street. Wrginls, and have
10 made 10 70. ani7 lw
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21

Tar Itch. whkh 10 . Protein disease. and
undoubtedly Of sninsleulsr origin. can Only b
s6ectually and psrmanentiy cured By sulphur.
0isnu's sulphur S0sp prsssnts the remedy In
Ito most agreeable and elective shape. Sod
] s~verywhsrs.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21

"sTOr Ct'ssING THAT wATCH.~
II Jour watch refuses 70 conduct itseif IN q
manner becomg oil wslLbshsvsd time.plecss,
don't vorry. bat take u to l.. @. BUTCH. 4
practical workman Of iseniy siI yesn' sxpsn.
work warranted. auia Nv
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21

H,oAS's MAGNOLIA BaLM preserves and
restores the complexion. nov freckles,
tan and %sallowness; makes the skin soft,
white and delicate. lts application eau.
not he detected.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21
u LEGISLATURE.

For State Senator the following iispub
Leans want the domination: John Ran
dali IL Gold hin. and j.. y. smith and
Judg. Jake Young of Virginia. No Dem
ocraiic ~aspiranis are yet known.
For the Legislature Thomas Carson aud
". ". Gillespie. Republicans. are the only
ones Who have yet put themselves forward,
The above list will, of course. be fear
fully swollen when IL gets rs far ~ tho
State and County Conventions.
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erxrLExrss CLOTHING, Etc.


HAPPINESS Is CHEAP!
AND 10 ARR
ALL KINDS Of GOODS
the WHITE HOUSE
CONN 4 IsAAcs,
WHERE ARE
8 U NJ NJ Err 8 UITS
IN 0RRArRsr VARIETY.
OP PiNRsT MATERIAL
MOST sTyLisH cut,
ELRGANTI.y TRIMMED,
AMI WILL. MADE UP.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST
IN TINE CITY.
CONFINEMENT Is RICHES!
Satisfaction is Wealth!
AL THOSE ARE
SATISFIED AND HAPP
WHO BUY
French Broadcloth Suits,
New style Plaid Suits,
Elegant Diagonal Suits,
Nobby Business Salts,
Fancy scotch Suits,
AND THEIR SUPPLY OP
WEARING APPAREL,
AND ESPECIALLY
s U M M r. GOODS,
HITE HOUSE
CONN q IsAAcs,
No. 10 South @ street,
VIRGINIA. NEv.
sam
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The RebeIMou CuImisates.

On Friday the rebellion eliminated In
an open split In the band Of Uies. The
expedition went into camp on q small
stream live miles south Of the Big chsy.
enne. About noon. lunch being over.
orders 10 advance were given. and soon
the rebellion In fact became apparent.
The white men promptly cinchcd up their
animals aud mounted. Not OIL Indian
left his blanket or indicated his intention
to do 30. stolidly, licc.picking or re-
clining was the Ute band. NJ recently the
"bravest 81 the brave" The interpreters
Immediately interviewed Chief Douglass
and the lesser lights In authority, and
we're informed that the Utcs had resolved
10 go no further north ; that the .A~rapahoes
were not as near 10 them a. they had been
led TO believe. and the interpreters hal
lied 10 them. They wantcl the Arapahoes
brought To them and then they would
fight them. This cheerful assurance was
communicated TO Lieutenant Spencer. who
Immediately ordered the whites five miles
north 10 Grierton Camp. The orler Was
complied with at once, and the query.
/" What ncxt2" passed along the line.
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WESTERN DISPATCHES


.rrr,,l To THE soLp NIL. nIn.v NEW.
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RASTRRN DISPATCHES
poMEsrIo NEWS.

srEcrAL TO rnE ooIp NIL DAILY NEW,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21

San Practise Board.
rats MORNING.

la~sroHrrp pAnr AT a. ,. ks,rrSs , col
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Que ~IIsaerabis Chief.

Chief Uetueyt said tho Government bal
been good. aud tho Utes ought to do what
they had promised before they loft white
River. The Government would not help
the uies hereafter unless the Utes help the
Government now to Kill tho Sioux.
lslish, approval.
The pipe was next passed around the
circle, where Chief Douslas sat, aud for
the space Of ten minutes. only the move
ment Of the pipo was discernsble. The
flames ross higher each moment. AZ
length the circle rose and Curtis was In.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21
Another Chapter in the In
dian War!
HOW THE GRAVE" uTEs DESERTED
LIEUT.. SPENCER.
A Frank Confession By One OF the
Chiefsi
THEY ONLY WANTED ARMS TO KILL
suffAL0I
And Mad No Motion Of killing Sioux
or Arapahoss.
SPENCER Pushes ON To MEET
CROOKi
SPENCER PrsHEs ON To MEET
CRO0Ki
ESPECIAL TO rHr'ooLp HILL DAILY NEWS

-
FoRr FErrraNAS, w., August 2i.-0n
pill. ,u,,., n ,o,r .~,rr..no,J.pt In
'"" -, a..
the Held look notes eohhtc'eu WIN '"'
now national White river Tito expedition
under command of Lieutenant Spencer.
~. No. .,,r,.., ...rusa command nj
- ,c.,.-,s,
-. ,n.,s.1 :, =, ror, a,..,s wrote
,,'S U,. s,or, ..mn.,,r dowr ..,.oc
49,, NJ, .,,r,.,.h " f. a. Al. ach,,nc
n,nI,.Ioo. 81 N. nation ara concerned. wa
u,.v .uu,.hvs a. war main, aud vol.
ONE 10 lice. tho splitting Of hair. war
dances and capture of U. y. couriers. Adieu
10 all dreams VI glory lighting under the
same wet blanket with the Utes In tho
North. Goodbye 10 our gallant White
River Government pets. There are hut
twenty-seyen Of this gallant. dashing.
Arapahoc.s Sioux blood.thirsting and non.
letting crew left. That number likewise
included the two squaws aud the papoose.
And yet II there br any difference In the
degree Of cowardice between the 40 and
hot 10 ttrs, tnc ihort c"waiuiy w INV o,o"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-21
HOUSEKEEPING o

HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
Bsrnsisy. Scotch aud Irish Dams.hi
Dsnask Table Cloths and Napkins;
Towels M Towsingi
Linen aud Cotton
Bhsstinss and shirtines
Blankets and Qsiitst
cobfsd snd whits yiannsisi
Table and Piano Covsrsi
Laos Curtain. Etc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-19
A PLUCkY WOMAN.
Hsw She Turned the Tables on a Man who
Tried to Disposse-s Her.

Mrs. Jane Miller, in 1873, hired the will
low Haven Hotel In Pamrapo. N. J., and stocked
IL with new furniture. Daniel saltter held a
mortgage on the house, and the owner, Calvin
II. Cottrel. failing, the mortgage was foreclosed.
Robert Shake, assuming to be deputy sheriff,
entered the hotel aud attempted to seize Mrs.
Millers furniture and dspussess her OF the
premises. She drew revolver and declared
that II he attempted to move one article Of fur
niture she would shoot him. Drake also pro-
duccd a revolver. Acting on legal advice Mrs.
Miller subsequently allowed her furniture to be
placed In the street, where II remained all Tues
day night. On Wednesday the goods were
turned to the rooms by Shake, who acknowledged
that he acted without legal authority. Mrs
Miller sued for $1,000 damages, and has had
Robert Goodspeed. who was placed in charge Of
the hotel by the claimants, arrested for trespass
On Wednesday night Mrs. Miller had u confer
ence with her lawyers at the hotel and on going
away one OF the counsel, ex-Assembyman Carey,
was grasped by three men wearing masks. who
attempted to rob him OF important papers Ia
the suit He drew revolver and they ned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-19
The Master Magician.

The negro minstrel, camp-meeting ex-
horter, and rrestidigi,ateur of the day are just
as they severally were twenty-five years ago.
here may be an extra shUffie In tue one, posi-
bly cleaner collar In the next, and not UNI
likely better understanding Of the mother
tongue In the last but there Is very little DIFF
ference between the old time and new time en-
ter;ainments. or the many who have repeat
ediy caused the mind to wonder, Robert Heller
has for many years been preemineDt. He FIRST
came here IN 1889, then In 1857. and again In
vites our confidence; this time at the Wonder
Told Globe. old ossood Cburch) Theatre, oppo-
site the New York Hotel. II WAS much more
dinicult for Mr. Heller to metamorpbose the
old barn into boudor % comfort chan to per
form tIicks caviar to the general. But be did II.
He has made-by means OF curtains. paint. ana
hsass ye ssr cory bss's sn., To ''s in
the presence Of intelligent and pleased .udi-
euces he furnishes AN exceedingly attractive
entertainment IN sieignt OF hand, 10 kes pad
puns, ana recites good music with decided
skill. The old egg tricks, the dollar from
stranger. the lemon from a nose, the tearing.
burning. and restoring Of a handkerchief, the
mani uiation of cards and the curious transfer
OF bids 20 egg tnd vice vers form necess nv
Istt OF every maeician's programme. Heller
does IL well. His old friend, Ravel In box,
goes through tue gymnastics OF years ago, de-
tue simple secret. The OLD nat trick is also
admirably done. The nat 10 borrowed, eggs are
".
on. the whole Is manipulated, and the stsreo-
timed bouquet appeirs. BIT new OF old, his
coffee trick II good. Taxing Two Bohemian
roblets or vases. he nils one with bits Of ul.ck
calico, the other with newspaper clippings. over
eacn he places a copy of IHE sun moulded
III the shhpe of a RoOlet. These are placed in
pain wooden boxes III slght Of the audience,
aud after moments nonsense In the way Of
burlesque invocation, from the one poured
large quaint les - black boiling coffee. and
from the other the hottest OF pure white milk.
Cups Of the beverage are passed about tue
q. "A
the e1celencs Of GOTH trick AND coffee, An i'm
mense Steinwhy pi mo Afforded Nj Heller o.
pOrtunii to display stngulaily delictte toHch
aud rare sk l. IA player, after which Miss
Keller eXempiined the phenomenon OF SUPER
natural VISION. Tnis n intrre- ing, but not e,-
prct,lly novel. The prORr mme concludes with
T. rlur magic. IA whI.n toe little folks nnd great
fun aud sport. We believe these seInces are 10
lie continued during the winter. Nothing more
innocent, nothing more pleasant. could be sug-
gested for the entertainments Of young and Oid.
l.a. f..l
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-19

THE WAsHINGTON RACES.
Three Contest. Over a Muddy Track-Tbs
steeplechase Declar red on

N
steepIechase Declared on.
WARRINGTON. Nov. 1s.-At the fourth
and Last days running races at Brightwood
Park. on account OF a steady rain during the
night and day, the track was totally unit for
racing. No pools were sold.
The nrst race was q d ash OF three quarters OF
a mile for two-year-olds; purse OF 800, go to
second, and so to third horse. Only two sal ted,
Flora and Mainbrace. Flora took the lead.
At the quarter pole Mainbrace went TO the front,
and held the nrst place to the finish. Time, 1:3O.
SECOND RAcE-Dssh Of one mile and quarter
for three yeat-oldsi purse Of el5, $40 to sec
ond, am so to third horse. Coupon. Hattie r.,
Lady Clipper, and Libbie l.. started. Hattie Y.
got away nrst. Liobie l.. second. Lady Clipper
third, aud Coupon last. There was no change
IN these positions. and Hattie +. won by two
lengths. Time. 2:25h.
THIRD RAcE-Dssn of ~ miles for all ages.
Purse $50, go to second, and $40 TO third horse
he starters were Burgoo, Pluto. and Wateree.
Burgoo tumped away first. Pluto second. The
horses held the same positions until nearing the
mile and quarter pole. when Wateree took the
second place and Pluto fell to the rear. Coming
down the home street b Wateree went for the
nrst place. but failed to reach IL. and Burgoo
Come home the winner bv several lengths,
Wlteree second, and Pluto last. Time. 3;0lk.
On account OF the muddy condition OF tho
field aud track the sseeplecnase was declared
OF.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-19

combined were as nothing to him from
head to toe. Miss Davenport and Miss
Jenreys-Lewis looked on, two beautiful cousins
DSyidse never so much. Motley becomes him,
Hardenberv as Adam. when the fair Celia
appeared she WIS warmly welcomed. when the
gorgeous Rosalind loomed up tine air was rent
with cheers. The first act, well set, well plaved,
fun OF quaint interest, passed on per
iecty. and Mr.. Coghlsn won recall.
auisite dressin.. What shakesneare would
have sid ut such mounting, such mechanical
and carpenteiins successes heavepowhe, ,,.I he
to the exquisite detail Of "sardsnapslus." the
maeniHcencs Of the 1.-TWO Orphans" the boun-
rsun," are content % or, out. "Hoid. enough"
By series Of skiilfully arranged cur
tains Mr.. DAILY dlscloeed = woody vista. q
forestial perspective, which was artistic In do
sim aud perfection TN nnisb. There passed tue
scene Of the remaining acts, where the staivlna
OF the exied Duke, while all the other fellows
stood around, aud Billy Castle sang like Meth
OdIst preacher. more or 80 painted. powdered.
ana otherwise made up; where the quaint
cuurtship OF AUDREY (hiss COweli. who did re-
marksbiy we'll aud Iouchs0de reached W. mat
rimonial climsx: where the manly Orlando and
the couriy ROsdliHd exchanged thslr VOWS
If love and devotion where the ermined Parkes
and the selfish crew who attended his Dukeship
hept high revel, and where nnai victory percneJ
upon the elevated gontalOn II the good and
true. The set was snrly magnificent
At this late hodr dop't propo to go into do
tails hut who would don me " neglecte
to say that Miss Dave umes illustrated
at once the inrenuity Of the dressmaker's arr,
aud the cunning deIterity OF the tailOrs devoirf
In the sweeping tram Of Shdkespoure's time she
swept the boards with the hesomic grace Of
Duchess; and In masculine attire she strobe the
stage like swNshbuckler to that particular
manner born Easy as au old shOe-and what
can b" easier than that f--she managed both
tuuic and trouserloOns, so that no one VINO
know her nott would know her at all. In the
man cement ~ her text she was eq1ally open
to criticism, and a criticism which simUiy says
"hcr action was an Improvement on that Of her
earlier ondeAvur In the SANE role"
| wish 1 had time 90 enter somewhat at
length upon tho admirabl. presentations OF
Miss Jenreys-Lewis, who II ALWAYS perfect Miss
Nuuez aud Miss COwell, out the miduight bell
changed tts last clang long befOre began, aud
| stand on tiptot, 50 to speak, lest should hear
the early cock begin to crow.
can't even tell how well Fisher got on bis
seven Age" business. II was good, and I'D
like 10 say so.
cant onscientiuusly praise Castles singing.
Castle. in the terror, Is generally good but cas-
ties IN the air-well, you know we always shake
orr head bout them.
The new departure will be followed up all the
week.
lake my advice. Go to see the play, and ten
to one you'l md It As You Like It."
MONSIEUR X.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-19
4 PIFry-mrLE RUNNING s<os.
The First Contest Between Capt. Mswry ana
John Mnrphy-Murphy's Victory.


John Mprphy-Murphy's Victory.
Notwithstanding the unpleasant weather
yesterday, there was large nu,aber Of sporting
mon IN Fleetwood Park TO vii ness the nrst series
Of long distance races between Capt. Mowry,
the well-known California polo player end rider,
and John Murphy. the famous trottipg rider.
They agreed to ride ATTY miles for 81 900 side,
catch weights. Mowry TO ride mustangs and
Murphy American horses. The track was VERY
heavy. At 2P. NJ. tho riders mounted their
horses. Mowry appeared 10 blue sash. white
trunks, and q white and red cap. Murpby fol-
lowed on an American horse, with green sash,
white trunks. and green cap. They we're
warmly obeered BY their respective friends -
they exercised their steeds up and down the
track.
At2:eoP. N. word was given and they dashed
sw y on their long journey, with Murphy In tho
lead. Hts first mile was made IN $40. the second
in 221H. the third In 9Ol. the fourth In ESQ, and
the ten miles In 28.yt. The eleventh mile was
made BY Murphy In 3:lOk, the twelfth 10 3;i3k
est OF the second ten miles was run 10 S01.
Al the end Of the twentieth mile Murphy
iatisued ana tired. Up to the twenty.nrst mile
Murphy was always OH the l. ad at the turn. In
the twenty second aud twenty-tnird miles
Mowrv got the lead. making those miles In
2:3sk and 2:&3k. At the finish OF the twenty
toI Iva ms Mufphy again 40, u. lead; wnien
min miles. When III. tbirIieth mile. was
flushed MONTY closed the zap, M In the home
stretch passed Murphv and kept the lead 10 the
tbirtisth and thirty nrst miles.
On tho sd mile Murphy made game struR-
gle for victory, aud won the lead. which he held
In the "a b, Jth 36th. 8lth, 70 h, 3eth. and Goth
miles. the total timo being hour, 10 minutes.
and 30 seconds. AT this lime the pool selling
was IN favor Of Murphy at 500 to so. and IL
continued at thi. syer,se until it was apparent
that Murphy could Mt lose, barring accidents,
when II was 500 to t10 In his favor. When % mites
had been run Murnnv was quarter OF mile
ahead. he Ath mile WIS doue In 2:5Ok. In the
remainder OF the race the positions OF the men
were unchanged. Murphy out-lasted his oppo-
nent. winning the race by five furongs. Muir
phys total time from the start To the finish was
hours aud 20 minutes. His stcst mile W
IN ade In 2:l2I, and his alowe-t In BIS. Mowry's
time VS. 2 hours, 70 minutes, and 20 seconds.
Murphy's thoroughbred American running
horses were furnished by Major A. II. Green,
VIM. brennan aud other distinguished turf'nen,
while Mowry used mustangs and American
horses.
Murphy Ia In his a2d year stands s feet inches
high weight. 1871 pounds. Mowry Is inthis 49, h
year stands ieet ~ Inches nigh weight, l62
pounds
~.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-19
ThLLINo OF ms OWN orFExsAs.
An Electrician surprising "A Court with n
story Of ms Corruption.

In the Kings county Court of Sessions on
Friday, Francis Weeks sued the Automatic
Signal Telegraph Company of this city for SEA
balance due him contract made with
Joseph H. Fem, then superintendent Of the
telegraph company The defence set up that
there was collision and fraud, and that Fem
had no right To make the contract. In his cross
examination Fem freely testified that he had a
grudge against the company while In their
employ and that he cheated them for about
seventy weeks by obtaining vouchers for the
salaries OF the twelve or fifteen men under him,
and then paying the men from two TO five dol
lars apiece less. Weeks, although a carpenter
was by trade line man. When Cen Shaler
was elected President OF the company, the
books and affairs were overhauled. Weeks was
ASKED for a diagram Of the company lines but
could not give II, and revealed his Ignorance Of
the business. lie WAS discharged. Then he pro-
duced a contract showing that Fem had engage
cd him at SIS "A week for "A year The company
books had Weeks down Al go pay. An investi-
CATION was begun, and ia the mean time Fem
failed 70 90 60 the Once, julius Ives, Jr, the
Vice President Of the company on going to
Fenn's house. received from him what Fem
called hl, death bed confession a. lac was very
sick at the time lie told the story Of his pecu-
lAtiuts. The company compromised With him,
shares Of stock Ia the company, aud nothing
more WAS said about IL until Fem, with sulpris
Ing coulhcss, on Friday gave the detailed history
OF fraud He Is now electrician Of the West
srn Union Telegraph Company The jury in
the suit OF Weoks disagreed.