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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

The WEATnER.-At midnight on Tuesday the
area of highest pressure extended over the
Middle and New England States, British mari
time provinces and Lower Canada. The lowest
pressure overlap Dakota, Manitoba and Mich
gan. Light rains fell from the Upper Missis
sippi Valley to the lower lake region over mn
area where the barometer was considerably
above tho mean. THIS indicated that the
vapor charged volume Of atmosphere which,
while on the surface, represented the
nrea Of low barometer in the West was drifting
slowly over the substratum of dense air
through which its rains descended Yesterday
morning the pressure diminished Oh the Allan
tic coast and over Canada and the rain area cx-
tended further eastward. North Of Cape Cod
the winds were southwcsterly. Southwark OF
that point they were northeasterly, following
the margin Of the area Of highest pressure.
Toward evening the pressure fell rapidly
over Canada, the lake region and the
Southwest and the rain zone extended
from the Missouri River to tho Atlantic const,
with rising westerly winds. storm is likely
to be developed cast Of Nova Scotia. The
weather in New York and its vicinity today
will be cloudy and cool, probably with rain, and
ON tomorrow similar conditions are likely to
prevail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20
Modest Charity.

The readers of the HERALD are familiar
with the story of the unfortunate lady, Mrs.
May Bell, whose sufferings and melancholy
end have been described in our columns
during the past four or five days. 1t is sell
dom that we have been called upon to pre-
sent n darker picture of our metropolitan
life, and we are glad that it has moved the
sympathy of at least one of our readers in
behalf of the motherless and fatherless
little child she LETT behind, as the following
letter will show i. 'ttr
TO EbiTok or HERALp:-
Please Sc" that the enclosed ~ delivered 70 Mrs.
Bishop, who has taken charge OF the late Mrs Eeis
Child am sorry 10 trouble you but her address Is
unknown to me.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. is, 1877.
The enclosure to which reference is made
was fifty dollars. There was no name to the
note and we have no idea who it is whose
modest charity will not let the right hand
know what tho left doeth. That the gener-
Gus giver may know that this Christmas gift
in sweet charity's name has reached the lit
tie one for whom it was intended we print
the following
Received OF tho HERALD nifty dollars Tor the benefit
OF the child OF May Bell
ELEANOR FLETCHER BISHOP.
1t is to be hoped that the gift OF its un-
known benefactor will be properly used for
the care and comfort Of the poor little babe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20


Mayor Ely probably does well to get
through with one piece Of work before COM
mcncing another. He delayed action on the
removal of the Police Commissioners longer
than was necessary. The shameful neglect
of the Street Cleaning Bureau has been SO
notorious that the people would have been
glad to see n change made in the authorities
having control of that important branch OF
the public service months ago. But as the
Mayor has only now made up his mind that
the best interests of the city demand that
the police and street cleaning forces should
be under different management he may as
well wait until he has secured new police
commission before making other desir-
able changes in the city departments
him to inquire whether the Health
Board has been faithful, efficient and capa-
BILE or whether a great share Of blame for
the non-eniorcement OF the city ordinances
does not rest on that department. 1t will
also be necessary to investigate closely the
action of the Excise Commissioners and to
ascertain whether their action has not been
in conflict with the spirit of the law and
with the public interest.
The main cause of the recent excise ex-
element has been the policy adopted by the
Excise Board of accepting deposits for
licenses from every applicant, regardless OF
the notorious fact OF their inability to COM
ply with the provisions of the law Of 1857.
After securing these deposits the Excise
Commissioners have neglected to promptly
examine and decide on the right of the app
plicants to receive licenses, and have de-
signedly left them for months selling liquor
on the strength Of the receipts, under the
belief that these would protect them from
police molcstation. Hundreds OF cases can
be shown in which the Excise Commission
ers must have known that theapplicants for
licenses had none OF the qualifications
required by the Excise law. The Commits
sioners are men Of the world, citizens of
New York, and one Of them has been for
years in the liquor business. 1t would be
an absurdity to pretend that they were
ignorant of the character Of hundreds OF
saloons whose proprietors applied TOR
licenses, and did not know Of their own
knowledge that they were not entitled to
receive them BY what right did they take
deposits from such men? Was it only for
the sake of getting hold Of their money or
did they design cvading the law by allow
ing such persons to sell liquor on the
strength Of their receipts and leave their
applications permanently undecided? there
is mystery hanging about the accounts Of
the Excise Commission which needs to be
cleared up. This can be done through an
examination by the Commissioners OF Ac-
counts. as demanded by Alderman Morris.
But apart from this it is evident that the
Excise Commissioners have not performed
their duties efficiently and faithfully, and
they should speedily follow the Police Com
missioners into retirement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20
what's the Use +!

The chief clerk Of the Board of Police
seems bound to establish the fact that he is
a competent assistant to the present Police
Commission. A short time ago he insisted
that the streets could not be cleaned for the
amount now appropriated for that purpose,
and that it was impossible to keep the ashes
and garbage Of the city separate because in
q few tenement house districts they refused
to obey the city ordinance and to keep them
in separate receptacles. He now informs
newspaper reporter that it would not be of
any use to arrest people who violate the
city ordinances, and he gives the following
lucid reasons :-"We make from sixty TO
ninety thousand arrests year now for
crimes OF all kinds and still crimes 60 on.
If we should arrest thousand more
month these things would still happen. I
will venture to say that there is no commu-
nifty in the world where the percentage OF
arrests for crime is as large as ii is here, but
still crime continues to 60 on. People do
not know how difficult it is to stop these lit
tie things" Following out this brilliant
chief clerks reasoning to its Legitimate re-
suit we should have no arrests at all, and
the police would have a very comfortable,
easy time If it is no use to interfere with
persons who violate the law because crime
still goes on, although ninety thousand ar
rests a year are made, why should these
ninety thousand be put to the inconvenience
Of police interference? According to the
chief clerk, if crime still persists in going
on despite arrests, it is no use to make any
arrests at all. people do not know how
difficult it is to stop these little things" he
naively says. But this is just the difficulty
the Mayor is endeavoring to solve, and it is
to be hoped that one of the 'little things
he will succeed in stopping will be the
chief clerk Of the present Police Board.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Doughnuts arc good for donations.
Every grecnback has a silver lining.
Few old maids to be found in Russia.
Is the man who plays euchro deck hand2
Senators marry old That is, old Senators marry.
David Davis Is the mothern-law OF the United States
Senate.
Senator Stanley Matthews, Of Ohio, Is at the Wind
sor Hotel
Speaking OF his mouth Senator Gordon did not
know II was loaded.
In old age many warns himself with pom-
cries OF his old flame.
From exchanges wo learn that tho winter will DO
very mild and very severe.
Cali,ornians expect Governor Tlldcn to visit thor
coast in January or February.
Pompton man attempted to whip hive OF bees on
Monday, but the bses waxed him.
Senator Roscoe Conklng arrived at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel last evening from Washington.
A side door to a barroom is Ike great many peo.
plo's prayer book-good only on Sundays
Many corner loaicrs, on these mild winter nights,
attend to blackguarduous duties of their profession
Postmaster General David III. Key and Assistant
Postmaster General A. D. Hazsn are at tho Gilsey
House.
When you hear man Boosting that he sspeaks In
nvo langwicncs" you may be sure that no cannot
think In one.
Senator Patterson, OF South Carolina, having sur
fcred relapse OF his recent Illness Is still confined TO
his residence IN Washington.
Russia has great many questionable widows; and In
Russia, II you are gentleman, you will never ask a
widow what her husbands name
Santa Barbara tcaL) Press:-"A great white bank OF
log out At sea this morning. which caught the
suns rays tul IT shonc like wall Of sapphire"
Louisville Argas:-"Find man who has just seen
his girl waltzing with another fellow, and In cvcry
case you will discover him to DO ardent admIror OF
Mrs. General Sherman"
Every week we hear OF young American ladies
abroad, who have mado grand sensations as singers.
and who expect soon enlighten their native land.
Butthcy give anything bcttor than promssory
notes.
The namo Of the Marquis OF Normandy Is men,
toned IN connection with tho next Governor General
ship OF Canada. He formerly held tho position oil
Governor Of Nova scotia us Lord Muigravc and Is
now Governor Of New Zealand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

A correspondent writes in reference to
our remarks on cheap rapid transit that
it will be we'll to secure the certainty Of
cheap trains at certain hours of the day for
the benefit of the working classes by legis-
lation instead Of trusting to the generosity
of the corporations. The fare on the Gill
bert Elevated Railroad is already limited
by the requirements Of the Rapid Transit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

WALL STREET iEsYERDAY.-The stock mark Q
was fairly active and showed increased signs of
stcadincss. Gold was steady at 1925 Gov
ernmcnt bonds were weak, States dull and rail
roads dull. Money on call was easy at q a Z
per cent, with furry at the close, when loans
were made at 1-32 per diem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

Tux INDICTMENT of the superintendent of the
Broadway and Seventh Avenue Railroad for
violation of the Election law will be u warning
to the managers Of other corporations which arc
looking to Albany for iavors to which they arc
not entitled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

The PIGEON MARCH near Philadelphia ycstcr-
day between General T.. Burd Grub, OF New
Jersey. and Mr.. Howard $. Jafray was attended
by large number Of well known gentlemen
from this city, Baltimore and other points.
General Grubb was the winner
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

MORTGAGES on CnuHcn PROPERTY are not
now considered the desirable investments they
were some years ago. The Brooklyn Seventh
Avenue Methodist Church, which has passed
into the hands Of the Sheriff under u foreclosure.
should have called in Mr.. Kimball.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

CANADA Is GOING through an experience SINH
lnr to our last summer. The royal reci.
mcnt of the Prince Of Wales is manning the
Lachinc Canal against the striking rioters.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

TIE DIVIDED PROFITS of the Third Avenue
Railroad for the ycar-vc hundred and twenty
thousand dollars--show what n rich harvest
three is before the rapid transit companies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

THE SUPPLEMENTAL FINDING of the Huron
Court of Inquiry that many vessels have been
wrecked near Kitty Hawk station, and that the
coast is dangerous, is not very new very i'm
rfArf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

VERY FAIR PRICES were obtained mt the
ELEPHANT sale of pictures. They are all the
work Of American artists, who certainly cannot
complain OF want of appreciation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

From oar reports Mismorning he probabilities
are that he ,ccather IN Ncv York AMI its ricinity
to-day mW be clomiy osd cool. PROBABLY iciM rain,
and on tomorrow similar conditions are likely to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

TIE PRoJEcr to lay an impost duty upon
all articles carried into Panama and Colon has
been very sensby defeated by the government
OF that country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

JoYcE, OF ST.. Louis WHlskEY RING fame,
turns up again, but i'll the much more pleasant
position of the recipient of pardon from the
President.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

TIE MOVEMENT by the organization of a
society to assist some Of the children in the pub
lie schools is n timely and deserving one if prop
erly conducted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

DURING THE PAST MONTH the city suffer ed
severely by fire, the total estimated losses,
nearly all, however, covered by insurance, being
about four hundred thousand dollars
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

New ORLEANS is moving in the direction of
the establishment OF II line Of steamers to South
America. Some enthusiastic Congressman
ought ut once to suggest u subsidy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

TIE QUEENS COUNTY farmers made u good
appearance ut the fox hunt yesterday, one Of
them carrying off the brush.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20
Il RIPPLE SH e E T
NEW YoRk. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1877.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs.-Zo
insure he proper classification Of advertisements
il is absolutely necessary Mat they be ha,ded IN
before eight O'Clock ere,y crening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

BOWERY TIiEATRE-BALLAp SINGER OF WAPPiSG.
UNION SQUARE THEArRE-rHE MornER's SEcnEL
EAGLE THEArRE-0xyckS.
WALLACk's THEATRE-woS At LAST
LYCkUM THEATRE QuskS lSpIco
BROADWAY THEATRE MONTE CIisra
GRAND OPERA HOusE-rnE ocroRooS
FIFTH AVENUE TllEArkk-ixcoaAn.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM-RAax FISHES AND SNAKES
PARK TlIEATRE-ouR AMERICAN COUSIN.
FIFTH AVENUE: HALL-PRrsrrDicirArioS
NIBLO's GARDEN-PooI NEW YORK
Theatre FRANCAIs- LES vmux GARcoSs.
THE NEW AMERICAN observation-disclosures
OLYMPIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
TONY PASrOE's-vAGiErY
rIvoLl TIIEATRE-vARnrY
EGYPTIAN HALL-vARigTY.
GILMokEs GARpEN-CoLoarp BABY SHOW Circus.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsrREI.s
THEATRE COMIQUE-vARrErY.
COLUMBIA OPERA HoUsE-vARiErY
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-11-24

HNHE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY IN
"A formed that, having fitted up the build.
ing formerly occupied by T, NJ. Wood, am
prepared to turn out, on short notice. pic
turesin all the popular styles and sizes. IN,
superior manner.
Twill remain in winnemucca but short
time, and feel confident that / | satisfy an
who may favor me with theirp opage,
WIssEhuccA, February HILLS
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-11-24
On. l.. j. cZAPKAY's
Private M e deal fnstlsute.
Physical and MenIai Debility.

Vital VI akness, nervousness. low SPIRITS,
lassi,uoe, wt4AneHe II the lin bs and back.
loss I muse piar power indirposiiitn ar in.
e&pabi ity Tor labor ana study. weak. ex.
hauAttd fetl ng no tntfgy on courage palpi-
tstt Of The heart, dullLeSs Ct apIrehension
icrf Of ~ mCty, aversion 10 society, love Of
scliiuG7. timi0i y, self disiIusi. loss cf man
hroe, dizziness, headache. al u the side,
aheet uus oi the eye. pinlles IN the face,
ttxuai or r Oh er il fl nitits Ia man or NO.
man, are eur' ty the justly eelt bfated ply.
sieian L. j. tZAPKAf, NJ. II.
Hi methc d # curing distsse is peculiarly
his cn u tunl nown to oiheftl and Lcnce the
lfeat success. MepmHfic aff CtionA, chronic
eaiath oist aees Of the stomach and kidueys.
iiyef comp tluis Ctc., successfully treated
Dis. Z lkAY, ne II tle mOst successful
medical iiactilipneTs On tie aeflc coast.
may BE- consulted ccnidenti lily in reference
to the above and all oiheg cen plants ut the
institute.
No. 200 KEARNY 81. +, SON Francisco.
~ The Doctor offers Free Consultations,
ana aiks no y nuLtr iien unless lie Effects a
cure Charges moderate. Communication
sii1elly confidential. Medicines sent hy ~
press, Address l. j. GARRY, NJ, D. Iost
once Box "a, san Francisco, Cal.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-11-24
Ranch for Sale.

NOR Sale a rancl of 100 acres, 60
acres of which are improved and partly
fenced; q new house containing six rooms
With furniture, "a good we'll Of wafer with
pump, 80 shaae trees. n stable with ten
s alls, two corrals, ploV' and harrows and a
Buckeye mower, tSo horses, harness aud an
iron-axle wagon, IL zee oeEeE white Leghorn
chickens. one set of blacksmith tools, and a
lot Of other artieies too 9rmerous to men
ton.
I WILL SELL TIKI hANCH ALONE OR
WITH EVERYTHING ON IT
AS the purchaser nay choose. There is
NO BETTER STATION ON the Idaho road
1t must be sold in 80 DAYS. No reasonable
offer will b. refu'ed. / Oh further PARTICULARS
apply ON the ranch
e. HANEY. BnifsIo sts.io~
Os.. 9Th. 1877. II,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-11-24
SUM MONS.
In the District Court Of the Fourth judicial
1 istrict of the State of Nevada,
County of Humboldt.

1 istrict of the State of Nevada,
County of Humboldt.
Josephine watson. plaintiff, VS.. Enos NJ.
Watson, defendant,
Action brought in the District Court of the
Fourth Judicial District Of the State OF
Nevada in and for the County of Hum
boldt, and the Complaint filed in the
Office of the Clerk Of said District Court
on the 31st day of August, A. ID. 1877.
YWNHE State of Nevada sends greeting to
EDos NJ. Wat on, defendant. You are
hereby requiredto appear in an action brought
against you by the above named plaintiff.
Josephine Watson, in the Di trict Court OF
the Fourth Judicial District Of the State OF
Nevada, in and for the County of humboldt,
and to answer the Complaint filed therein
with the Clerk Of said Court wi hin ten days
taxclasive of the day of service) after the 81 r
vice on you Of this Summons--if served with
in this County; or, if served out of this
county but in this Judicial District, wi hin
twsnty days; otherwise, within forty days
or judgment by default will be taken against
you according to the prayer OF said COM
plant.
Said action is brought to obtain dec ee
dissolving the bonos of matrimony hereto
I re existing between the fla ntiff and de
PENDANT and for the custody Of the minor
children. the issue OF said marriage
All OF which will more fully appear by
reference to said Complsint, cert fed copy
of which mTaIies this Summons.
And You are hereby notified that if you fail
TO appear and answer the said complaint al
sbove required, siid la.n;iff will app ly t.
the Court for lie relief therein demanded
Given under my hard and the
seal Of the District Court of the
EAL' I Fourth Judicial District of the
*->-* State Of Nevada, in ard for the
County of humboldt, this 31st day
of August, A. d. 1877.
j. III. JOR, Clerk.
A.w. Fisk, attorney for plaintiff. se;-90d
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-11-24
DIVORCES

Legally and quietly Obtained in every State
and Territory, for lNcuMPATIBILITY and other
causes, nj matter where the party resides.
rs years experience. Fee after decree. All
letters confidential. Address a. j.. DIX
TEW. Atty, Rooms 4 8. I3S Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO, ILL. UNREASONABLE references
Correspondents with the legal pro-
,LsitG.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-11-24
BULLION TAX.

NOTICE is hereby given that the tax ON
IN proceeds Of mines for the quarter end
ing september 30, 1877 lis now due and payable
at my office in the Courthouse of the County
Of Humboldt, and that the laws for its coll
lection viii be strictly enforced.
JAMES BUCKNER. County Assessor.
By s. BU1KNFR. Deputy Assessor.
Winnemucca, November 81, 1877. I'm
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-11-24
MANHOOD RESTORED.

NICTIMs OF YOUTHFUL IMPRUDENCE,
v who have trit in vain every known
remedy, will learn of a simple prescription
FREE. for the speedy cure otnervous debility
premature decay, lost manhood. and all dis
orders brought on by excuses. Any druggist
has the ingredients. Address DAVIDSON
d. CO.. sc Nassau 81. N. Y.
oct lV.lyr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-06-09
Ton Million .IeNis.

The Jewish population IN the Russian en-
pire is ackno wledged 70 exceed 2,O0O,COO
Next to that is Austria, with 100000. These
figures are rather too low than too high; be
cause IN the Polish provinces of both empires
are many cities of considerable slZe-as, for
instance, Brody, wilma, and Tarnapol-where
the population is almost exclusively jewish
Hungary. Moravia, and Bohemia, in the Aus
trian empire, are thiclly populated with Jews
Prussia, including the duChy of Posen, con
lains 223, 900: all other German states, small
and great, 100000: TraNce, $1,000; Holland
5000; Belgium, 1900; England has 49,.
COO Italy, exclusive of that part which was
formerly included IN the Austrian empire,
$4,000; half of this number live in Rome. The
Turkish empire in + rope, 100000 the Ion.
ian islands, GOO; Denmark, exclusive of the
German provinces ga. he Swedish kingdoms,
9001; and swift t., 1000.
Besides these "g, IS large number of
Jews living secretly a. countries where they
are forbidden To de, or where they can
only remain und we're restrictions. These
considerations ia in addition of 81 coo to
the above numb. which Diakes 1t total OF
100000 in Euro.
In the United = los &C America there are
fully 30 900, the. ing nearly 5000 in New
York alone. Ii .. C'HadaS, Central and
South America, az ~ West Indies there are
$4,000. As to their mum 0ers in ASIA and AZ
RIGA, we can only estimate from the reports OF
travellers and others. From these sources,
and taking into consideration. the rapid in
crease of the Jews after their return from
Baby lonia and their extensive settlement IN
Asia and Africa, and especially in the large
islands on thO.c continents, 1t IS reasonable
TO put down their number there as equal TO
those In Europe and America, thus bringing
up their present TO over 10000 OO.-JeTiSb
i!ef0TIucr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-06-09

Travellers in Turkey describe two different
ways of shoeing horses in Turkey and Russia
which may seem very awkward compared
with the simple methods of the American
smiths In Turkey and Servia the horses
head is held by one man, another holds the
leg on his arm, a third operates on the foot
In Russia the horse is placed in a square
cage made of rough plauks of wood, and is
strapped round the belly with wide leather
straps attached to cross bars of the frame
work: his head is also tied safely: the foot
is fixed to a stake in the ground, and held by
an assistant while the smith places the shoe
on,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-06-09

REMEDY FOR THE CRAMP-Those who
may be ubjcct IN the night time to that ey
Crucia;Ing pain called cramp may be secure
against its attacks by tying any kind Of a
bandage very tightly round the leg immedi-
ately nhpye the knee, or it may be remedied
by br"rhtnc forcibly, ard taking long respi-
ration thus exciting the action Of the lungs
by ". "h means the whole systcm Will be an.
ima'. and perhaps in less than minute
rhrd rider Will be abated aud the pain cfec
inAlL --MnEll