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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-10-20
I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIE

I United States for the District of Nevada.
J.. re V \. Muller and P c. Weber, bankrupts, In bank
,uptcy.
Notice is hereby given the creditors of said bankpts
and to all parties interested that TUESDAY, THE 18th
DAY OF JUNE 1877, 10 o'clock and the Courtroom
said Court in Carson City, District aforesaid have been
appointed the time and place when said Court will
hearing inquire whether the resolution passed by the cred
itOrs said bankrupts the Both day OF May 1877,
cepng the proposal Of composition made by said bank
rupts, passed required by law and whether the
for the best interest of all concerned; when and
where all parties interested may appear and be heard in
that behalf
Witness the Hon. F. W. HLLYER, Judge Of said District
Court and the seal thereof hereto affixed at Carson City,
District OF Nevada, this 9th day OF June, 1877
(sFA.l T. J. EDWARDS, Clerk
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MORNING APPEAL.
SATURDAY.
OCTOBER 30, Is77
1T THE DISTRICT COURT, SEC oND JU.

1T THE DISTRICT COURT, SEC OND JU.
dieal District in and for Ormsby County State Of Ne
yada.
In the matter of the and guardianship Charles
F. Smith Clara Smith, Alice Smith, Edgar Smith and En-
ma Smith, minors.
II appearing to this Court from the petition this day
presented and filed by W H. Smith, the guardian of the
persons and estates of Charles Smith, Clara Smith, Alice
smith and Emma Smith, minors, praying for order OF
sale Of certain real estate belonging to his wards that it Is
Necessary and would be beneficial to said wards that such
real estate should be sod is hereby ordered that the
of kin of the said wards and all persons interested in
the said estate appear before this Court on MONDAY
THE 23d DAY OF JULY A. D. 1877, at ten O'Clock A. NJ
the Courtroom of this Court in the County Of Omsby
then and there show why order should be
granted for the sale of such real estate.
And is further ordered that copy Of this order be
Published least four successive weeks before the said
day of hearing in the MORNING APPEAL newspaper print
ed and published in said county Of Grnsby Dated June
23d, 1877 5. II. WRIGHT,
District Judge.
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.ror1cE Is HEREEy GIVEN TO AL

~ ALL
persons holding liens against the property Of Jacob
P Winnie, described follows to wit: Lots numbered
eight and nine in block number fty-eSht OF Proctor
Green's division of Carson City, Nevada that the under
signed commenced action in the Justices Court OF
Carson Township Ormsby County Nevada, before c. A.
Wtherell Justice of the Peace tn foreclose mechanics
lien held against said property and all persons holding
liens said premises under and by virtue Act Of the
Legislature the State of Nevada, entitled An Act to
liens mechanics and others. and to repeal all
relation thereto, approved March , 1877,
hereby notified be and appear before said Court
the 9th DAY OF JULY, A ID. 1871 at 10 O'Clock OF
said dav and to exhibit there proof their
liens. DUNNlNG Y HUNT,
BY HARRIS y COFFIN, their attorneys.
Carson, Nevada, June Is 1877. 1aw3w
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BALANCE
On hand at close of business June 3d. 1877 This haance
is the aggregate of the balance in the several funds at no
Of bI1ein 1877. follows.
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And OF the coin there is silver 81 OO0 The larger Dor
ton OF the licenses and poll taxes in addition to cosid
cradle portion of the taxes personal property having
been paid in silver
have made my semi-annual settlement with the State
Controller for all monies received account of the State
and hold his receipt in full to June IL, 1877.
Respectfully submitted
H. J. PETERS, County Treasurer
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The above Sale is hereby postponed until SATURDAY,
THE NINETEENTH DAY OF MAY, A. d. 1877 at same
hour and place. by request of Plaintiffs and Defendants
s. r. SWIFT Sheriff
Carson City, April so, 1871 myl
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The above sale is hereby postponed until THURSDAY
the 3lst day of MAY A. D. 1877, hour and place
and by request Of plaintiffs and defendants.
S. 4. SWIFT, Sheriff
Carson CITY, NAV 10Th 1877
, 1877-02-11
LATE LOCAL ITEMS.


| William Deal, notorious young thief. aided
By the equally notorious Minnie Marks, last
night held up Rufus " Viele at the corner Of
Wabash avenue and Eighteenth street, aud rob
bed him OF sl.5o in cash, a 500 promissory note,
and lot Of valuable papers. Deal was locked
up at the TWEEN ty-second Street Station, but his
companion in crime made good his escape.
The residence Of JEFF Hankins, $50 Warren ay-
enye, was entered by burglars last evening dur
ing the absence OF the family. They proceeded
to pack up the silverware, loose money,
lam in0Fe9nos u Al, and % other p1qndes az amount
a couple Of shawls. The us return <6D from tbe be
theatre OF the occupants Of the adjoining
residence, who made considerable noise in opc,-
ing the door, dist urhcd the invaders, who in
continentlV fled, leaving the ssloot'' behind.
Jetf called the turn uaknowingly, and considers
himself winner.
Last evening Officer Patrick U'Hara Of the
Dcerlny Street Station ran across gang Of
young roughs at the corner OF Archer avenue
and Main street, and. upon ordering taen To
d:sperse, they turned upon him aud divestcd
hin hin OF his @lub and police-whistlc aud knocked
him senscIess with stones and chunks Of
frozen mud: mud: The, officer singled out
this:f, as a''" the '' isadef ~s!'-knoMa of the
attack, and chased him to a residence near @
Dy. Scarrs rushed in and locked the door be-
l!ind him, whercupon the officer threatened to
shoot through the door. Scarrg then rushed
out upon O'Hara with a table-knife. and to de-
fentl himself O Hara fired two shots at him, the
hrse missing it's marh anu the second lodging in
the right thigh. The wounded prisoner was re-
moved to the Twenty-sccond Street Station.
IND there attended by City-Physician Dunno
, 1877-02-11


Mf. BF1Ish's machine was ptrt an eyhihition
last evening and proved an eminent s11,..ess.
Upon connecting the wires and starting the en-
CINE au electric spark flashed to the carbon
points, OF such intense brilliancv as to repuer It
impossible to look at it without colored glasses.
anu to cause the gas-light to throw a shadow
4 piece OF heary steel wire lcIu in the spark
burned like paper, and 4 knitting needle was
consumed in half d minute. 1 nickel ffye-cent
piece was quickly melted, although that metal
is onc Of the hardest to fuse. A.tcr various er
perlments had been made with the liyht, Il stere-
optlcon was brought into play, and a series of
tine views displayed. An interesting part of the
performances was tue exhibition Vi some micro
scoptc specimens, the shadow being thrown on
large screen. Il sulal drop Of lakc-wuter Egas
shown, aud the result was enough to make any
one l0resWear water as a beverage for the rest
OF hls hie. It was literally full Of crawling,
"riggilnG things, some apparently SIX inches
long. \ megnifed likeness OF the burning car
non points showing the transfer Of parti--
eics from one to the other, WAS thrown
ou the screen and piescnteda a gorgeous appear
ancc. A number Of men interested in scientific
matters we're prcsent, and expressed themselves
as quite we'll satisfied with the working Of lie
light. There has been some discussion lately
about using electricity for illuminating pur.
poses, and it is said that several large tirms in
t bis city have thought seriously Of the matter
Mr Brush says that the machine he had on cx-
hiDitlon would cost about 500 but that one
carrying eight lights could be made for s. 500
nc Intends the construction OF machine which
will have about forty times the capacity If tbat
last night: It will equal 81, ,OOO candles, and will
'equife ten-horse engine to run it. This ma
:hlnc will weigh about ], 900 pounds.
, 1877-02-11
CRIME.
TnATRICTCE.


Special Dispatch to The Tribune
PITTsDuRG, Pa., Feb. 10.-At 2 o'clock this af-
ternoon Charles Scifert was shot and killed by
hts brother George, in q hotel owned by the
the father Of the boys in Etna Borough, q sub
nrb OF this city. The fratricide hnd been drink
Ing, aud quarrcled with his brother about the
settlement Of a difficulty which the family had
with persons in the adjoining town Of Blairs-
vile. At the timc Of the shooting the brothers
were in the bar-room together, and George per-
sisted in drinking against TIC advice Of Charles.
In the quarrel that ensucd the Blairsville
trouble was adyerted to. Then both men BECAME
greatly excited. George, it appears. had COM
promised several suits for assaults and batteries
in consideration Of S25. Charles rated him for
this, whcreupon George applied most otren-
stve cpithet to nim, and 1ed toward the door.
Charles followed him with an uplifted chair,
and just as he camc within striking distance
George fired upon him, and be fell shot through
the body. He expired soon after. Deceased
was a stalwart man over six feet in height, aud
OF very pcaceablc disposition. He was n years
OF age. and leaves wife and one child. The
tratric'de George Is boy OF 10, and drunkard.
Immediately after the murder he surrendered
himself, and is now In jail.
, 1877-02-11


WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Committee on
the Powers, Privileges, and Duties of the House
to-day examined Gov. stearns, of Florida. Hc
stated that about Nov. 13 he sent dispatch to
the President to the effect that prominen men
Of the opposite party had arrived in consider
able numbers, and he felt he needed the advice
Of the prominent men of the Republican party.
No reply was received.
Odd you know that Pierce, at the time
you appointed him, WIS q convicted fclona
Afr. Lawrence objected to the question, say
ing If no man who had been a convicted felon
we're to be appointed to office, it would thin the
ranks OF the Democratic party exceedingly. he
had no authority under the law to withhold
upon mere technical grounds certificate from
the Elector who bad been convicted as a felon
and who had been fully restored to citizenship
b. free and full pardon.
~ witness tclegraphcd Secretary Chandler ut
New York for troops. The dispatch was more
1n the nature OF information. and was sent in
reply to telegram from the Secretary, Gov.
Drew, shortly after his Inauguration, telegraph
ed TO Gen. Rugcr for troops. .
, 1877-02-11

the papers bearing upon the resignation OF
Watts, which show that the latter resigned his
position Of Postmaster by telegraph,
Nov. Is, and that te1egraphic accept
ance was sent by the Postmaste1-General
Nov. Il. Watts written resignation to Special
Agent Underwood was not received at the De-
partment until Dec. 9. The records Of the De-
partment show that Henry W. Hill was appoint
ed Watts successor Nov. 2ee; that HIPS bond
was forwarded to him Dec. II, audw returned
approved Jan. 8, 1877, on which day his commits:
sion was sent him. 1t also Is shown that the
Special Agent took charge Of the Post-Oflice at
Lafayette Nov. II, rcccipted for all Government
property, and removed the office to another
building,
, 1877-02-11
IN CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10.-The Chair pre-
sented communication iron the President of
the Electoral Commission, informing the Senate
that it has deciued upon the matters submitted
concerning the Electoral votes from Florida,
The sergeant-at-Arms was directed to request
the attendance of absent Senators.
The Conference Committee on the Fortifca~
ton Appropriation bill are Window, Logan, and
Davis.
The Senators having returned from the
House, the objections to the decisions Of the
Commission submitted BY Field were read, and
Mr. Stevenson moved that the Senate take re-
CESS until 10 o'clock Monday morning. Reject
ed--ycas, S; nays, IA strict party votc.
A long debate took place as to the form of
the question sustaining or ovcrrnling the OBJ
jcctions filed by Field, and an order submitted
by Mr. WhYte that the Senate do not concur IN
the decision made by the Commission, created
under the act approved Jan. g, 1877, but that
the votes cast by Wilkinson, Col. Robert BuI-
lock, ). E. Yonee, anu R. B. Hinton as the
Electors Of Florida are the true and lawful
votes for President and Vicc-Presidcnt Of that
State, and should be counted as the Electoral
vote OF the State, was defeated by strict party
, 1877-02-11
JUDGE CHURCH.


NEW YORK, Feb. 1U.-Considcrable comnnent
vas created BY the views OF Chicf-Justice Church
aud his associates, of the New York Court Of
Appeals, as Presented in tho Times this morn
ing: Tue character Of the Judge is very htch.
both for legal learning and impartiality. 1t is
claimed on the one hand that Judge Church is
paving the way for dissatisfaction with the re-
sui reached By the Commission, and for setting
that body aside entirely as Illegal in its lorna.
ton md existence, On the. other hand, the
Judges position is explained as duo to
nlS 4i5 openly expressed opposition to Mr..
lllaen on every ground, and to bis desire to
eave the latter as many raps as possible This
Is tue more readily accepted opinion. A pro1ni.
tnent .re Democrat says Judge Church has from lie
lst a! manifested 1 bis disgust with his party for
talsing 10 Iilden, whom he regards as q tricks
Ter Of the lowest character. But be ilas not he-
3n 19re nad So good opportunity to deal square
p,os as oy agreeing perfect y with the Com
o4d mans hopes OF the White Houses
, 1877-02-11
LIF.E:-1-NSUR-ANCE.
NEW JERSEY MUTUAL.

= NEW JERSEY MUTUAL.
Specta. Dfspdsca to 1ae Tribune.
NEW YORK. Feb. l0.-E1-Gov. Parker has
fled his bond for 100000 as Receiver Of the
New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Company,
and taken possession Of the office. To-day Gov
Parker came to the Office Of the National Capital
Life, in this city, to which Company the risks
and assets Of the New Jersey Mutual was trans
ferred and had m interview with the President,
Benjamin Noyes, who ~ stated that
the assets had been handed to him By MIR. Stcd-
well sealed. The seals had never been broken,
and the package would be turned over to the
Receiver on demand, No transfer has ret
taken place, but the Treasurer of the National
Capital says an adjustment will be made salts
factory to all. parties. President Stcdwel1, of
the Mutual, has not been seen recently, and is
supposed to be quietly keeping out Of the way
Of inquiIers- 1855 -... *-
, 1877-02-11

at Moscow has been intense, and at st. Peters
burg 1t has interfered seriously with outdoor
pleasures. The Russian army upon the from
tier is suffering terribly. It was sent down
there Just ut the beginning Of winter, and has to
lie idle in q low, marshy district, where the
winds from the Black Sea and from the rayines
with great violence It is said that the Grand
Duke Nicholas found his army in so bad u con-
dition that he would not take the responsibility
Of commanding it. The men we're dying like
sheep With the murrain, and the Grand Duke
feigncd illness in order to get recalled to St.
Petersburg, to remain until war was declared,
for. be could not lear the idea of seeing an in
active army melt away day by day without OBJ
tanning anY good result
, 1877-02-11
THE EAST.



LONDON, Feb. 10.-The Serylans declare it
impossible to discuss the stipulation for grant
lns privileges to The Jews and Atmenians equal
TO those enjoyed By other 6eryian subjects. The
opposition is actuated by trade Jealousy, and
comes from q combination Of. Belgrade mer-
chants, who influence the clique which furnishe
the Ministers for 10th political parties. servia
does not seriously object to any other Of the
Turkish conditions. .
An OPINION.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 1Q.--Le Nord eays: ar Eu-
rope renounces its right Of action under the
treaty OF '5G, Russia will be justified in assum-
Ing the attitude she held before that treaty..
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
BELGRADE, Feb. 10.-Alinistcr Ristics and the
Turkish delegate, Pentef Ehren,lj, have agreed On
basis Of peate, viz: saluting the Turkish flag,
conservation Of the Scrr;an fortresses, and pre-
yention of armed bands crossing the frontier,
Ellendi has asked the Porte for instructions on
othef points: When tho preliminarics are set
tied Risties will go to Constantinople to detin-
ttclvely negotiate terms Of peace.
, 1877-02-11
SPECIE RESUMPTION.


BURLINGTON, Ia, Feb. 10.-Spe.ie payments
were discussed On Change today, and the
views Of the business men Of Burlington were
embodied IN the following resolutions, which
were adopted:
Hesosred, That in our opinion spccic-payments
Should be reached BY the National d!overntncnt by
methos that VIII not materially DISTURB tho
oi currency about. To this end we advocate the
sale OF longtime bonds bearing low rate Of in
to1est, and that whcn a sufficient amount Of roId
m nas been by The ssc Of bonds JUST
Come operat'e so as 70 make greon backs rcceiya-
bic for Government dues ss''"
NesoIEed, That the present is q most favorable
time to issue the bonds and place them on &e
market, IN! thur VIC ask the present ConsresS to
take action In that direction. ~" -
Reso!ued, That we believe such action will con-
duce TO the best interests Of the country BY rcstor
lns confluence ameng business men, and give sta.
bitlty anu pernancncy tu values.
1tesotped, That = copy OF theae resolutions be
lotwaFdcd to our Senators and Representatives. in
CONGRESS with the request that they be laid befors
the respective bodies Of which they are members.
, 1877-02-11

the Returning Roard, testified. Some afIldayits
| we're made br clerks If the BOARD N The compil.
ing-room. Don,t know W. whether ~ The thew ~ were
used Most anv name was signed to affif1ayits.
Dec. witness saw With Littiefeld and Maj.
Eaton slim of naner cont aiming the total of the
Electoral yote The majority IN these Of the
| Democrats vas ohont I'M saw afterwards
that change had been made in
the figures. Heari CIV. Wells 10
conversation with tiIt1ede1i n Abell's office,
Dec. . Cnu1d mi hear What they said. Dec
saw them ara,n IN - ~ convcTsatfnn IN a ycry low
tone in n cicrE's rnorn Saw Tittiefeid take from
a desk noncr md -
MAZE SOME ERAsuaEs
ahout ouartar ~ m honr after c,nversfng with
Gov. We{is Ahnnt the harnninr of Dcccm-
her chances werc mai1c m tie stntement Of the
Electoral votes hr order of :Judge Davis, Lit
tlefcid told witnrss he had 6red the Parish OF
Vernon. hit he di,1 not say which way or ia
.yl,at manner he had fired IT,
To AIr. Lawrence-Can't say whether any
member Of the Roard knew affiGayits we're being
made m Nv clerks Witness made up some
himself and signed names and cross-marks to
them, Saw Wells and Anderson look at the
slips made up BY Lfttlefield. who told witness
he sent them to Gov Packard and George L.
Smith. Saw alterations made by some clerks
- .a..o1;J.+ ~ ...+oo,a,+. frcro xl;froror+ ror
, 1877-02-11
FOREIGN,
CHINA AND JAPAN.

HONG Kong, Jan Is, via SHANGHAI, Jan. Il
There are reports Of various difficulties be.
tween the Spanish Minister at PekiDg and
Tsung Eli Yamen, growing out Of the question
Of the employment of coolies in Cuba. The
Chinese Government absolutely refuse to sane
tion the further employment OF. Chinese labor
ers III the Spanish colonies.
Chung Shi Manchee, Governor OF Shing King,
died suddenly, much regretted. He was Re-
former, and an official Of strict integrity.
f" General news un:mportant.
JAPAN.
. YOKOHAMA, Jan. 23.--Great public interest is
excited, but no dangerous feeling, by the ex-
traordinary measures for the reduction Of tax
alton. The amount Of relief to land-holtlers is
10000, 600 year, rs communicated by the last
mail. To meet this reduction, the expeudi-
lures are cut down in every department, and
great number Of minor officials dismissed,
There was a lnoinentary con .usion in several Of
the hureauI, but there is general confidence
that the result will be beneficial to the working
OF the Government as we'll as to the populace
at large The opportunity has been taken to
rcmind Foreign Ministers that this reform could
long ago hare been effected but for the depri-
vation OF revenue by infmical tariffs which com
The truth OF these representations is admitted
By the United States Ministers. but no response
is given by the European Enjoys.
A fire IN Yokohama destroyed the English es-
tablishmeut OF Lanc, Crawford i; Co. and the
American house Of Kelley s. Co. Loss about
$200 600. Fully insured.
The Annual industrial Exposition opens at
koto March Is, and continues three months
j. Il. Wasson, American attache OF the For
mosa expedition, received a fourth-class deco
ration OF the Japanese Order Of Merit for ser
vices In that enterprise.
Postal agencies arc established by Japan in all
the northern ports Of China.
\ serioes diplomatic complication, expected
to lead TO important results, has arisen from
the recent question Of occupation Of land and
residence By foreigners in ports Of
Japan not opened By treaty. The present
situation shows the United States authorities in
m attitude apparently hostile to Japanese in |
tcrcsts, but it is believed by Americans that the
ultimate Development will demonstrate the |
purpose OF the United States representatives to /
encourage the progressive designs Of Japan. At |
present there is much feeling on all sides, and !
letting claims.
The EmDcror's visit to Kioto was postponed |
N account Of heavy storms. He will start to- /
morrow. The foreign Ministers hare accepted
N invitation to accompany the Imperial party
, 1877-02-11
LOUISIANA.
BREWSTER AND LEvISEE.
!EDtrf1{ FNsr1f~b n, 7hs T,.fhvr.

a2peGaA4 1dfAtEA4 70 1nE 1T4oGHE
NEW ORLEANS, Id, Feb. l0-Tnere need be
no uneasiness whatever among Republicans as
to What the decision Of the Electoral tribunal
MessEs. Brewster and Levisce. While ,Judoc
Ievisee was United States Commissioner and
AIR. Brewster Surveyor OF the Port, their 1esig-
nations were both sent in previous to the elcc
tfon and accepted, but, that there might he M
question raised subsequently, these gentlemen,
on the 9TH OF December, vacated their Offices Is
Electors By absenting themselves from
the Electoral College at the time des-
tgnated for the meeting The College
took recess, after which Messrs. Brewster and
Levisee were elected to fill their own vacancies.
and then the vote Of the College was cast for
Hayes aud Wheeler, Mr. Brewster has since
been reapponted Surveyor by President Grant
and confirmed By the Senate.
Inc Io!fo" ing section OF the Revised Statutes
case: e' ~ I1i19
sEcr1os 9, $50. II any ono or moro Of the Elect.
o5s ehosea by the people shall u from any cause
hour Of o'clock p. N. Of the day preperihea to Hn1
Iasis r meetlnE, II shall be the duty Of the other
ply snch vacancy Or vacancies.
TIE TWO GoyERxoRs,
=, 1Ae N1cnolls appolntets continue to possess
themselves Of minor offices in the parishes in |
violation OF the statu quo, Ii reply to inquiries
from ousted officials, Gov. Packard has for tie
; Past lew Gays been advising them, in view Of |
Inc early settlement Of the Louisiana question |
BY Congress, to allow these MINOR matters to
rest as they are for the present, rather than I
annoY Gen: Augur with them. he prefers that
LhcE q SHOULD be Strengthened out in bulk rather
Lhau in detail 4
MORE MASuFacrrKrn rEsr,vo.v
WAsHSGroS, D. c., Feb. 10-The Commit
re- on PoEers, Privileges, etc, OF the House
inquired this afternoon luto Louisiana affairs.
John F. Mulnerin, Of New Orleans, CLERK OF
, 1877-02-11
MEXICO.


BROWNSVILLE, Feb. 10.-The Mexican steamer
Maurice. with Vera Cruz dates to the Sth,
reached the mouth OF the Rio Grande this
morning, having On board Gen. Miguel Blanco,
who has been appointed By President Diaz mill
tary commander OF this frontier. Gen. Blanco
Tas Minister OF War at one time under Presi-
dent Juarez, and is an officer of experience and
ability. He reached this city with his staff
about dusk, and was accompanied ~ Matannoras
by Gen. Placido Deyegar who has been a refugee
in Texas tor months past :.
The Collector OF Customs appointed at Mata-
moras by Gen. Dlaz entered upon the discharge
Of bis duties to-day, as did the Federal Judges
city has been raised.
When MAURICE left Vera Cruz, Gen. Diaz was
few days.
The report Of the escape of ex-President
Lerdo in German Vessel bound for Panama is
confirmed
The entire Republic supports Diaz, and the
country is quiet.