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Arizona weekly miner., 1877-05-18
Sherif,s Sale.

By virtue of execution issuel out of hs Justice Court cf Preson ccnGt, NaNaPai County, ArHsna Ter Htoy H. IT, Cartier. J P, duly atissted the yd day of layHpA plaintiff and against \. C Agairfc, defendant. by which commanded to make out of the personal property of sad defendant and f sufficient personal ofsrty cannot ee found then out oi his real IrlIsrty the of hiryone soioo dollars judgment four fs lio dollars percentage and seventeen pa0o dollars costs of suif together with the that may accrue and failing Co id sufficient personal property aforesaid hay levied upon and taken Rl the right ntc and iut"r.s; wbih the said drfeudaut had the Cth day oi March l-6 oi u and in he following descrbed real csatc wit Lot Number two 1l in Block NumUsf tlOl and improvements ib hr town uf Prescott lavapai county. Arizona. Notice is hereby given taat on
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-05-18

DIED OF HIS lNJURES.-Thc celebrated trotting horse, "Cachi>c,' owned hy Hon. A. l.. Moeller, died yesterday, from injuries re ccived by jumping otf from prcciPice near the Zalida lead on sunday last. This horse was uuque>tionably the finest horse in thc Territory. was seven wears old and would have sold readily in San Francisco for S5 800
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-05-18
WednesdaY. May soth. A. D. la77.

Al ococs M u ffoa uf ths court house in the town Prescott in sad county and Territory. Siu expose for sale pubc aactoR fvF cash the whole, inuch satis said jud gnent and ail costs fAe lav directs
 ED. r. BOWERS sheriff. Prescott May e lrI1. mvIutd
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-05-18
W ednesdav. May aoth, AID. 1877

At r. o'clock M in front Of the house in the town of Prescott in said county and Territory will expose for sale cash public auction, the whole much of above described real estate be necessary satisfy said judgment and all the law directs
 ED. r. BOWERS, Sheriff. May z ls17 mVi0Wtd
The New York herald., 1877-09-12

PRESENTATION OF a LIBRARY.

IT was gsIa day in shc hsn!c, OF Woodbridge, \. J
yesterday, the occasion vas the public opening oil
thc Barron Library, and the tlc town was Ia whole
zolae excitement IN Consequence Thomas Barron,
one Of New Jerseys nobless sons, who was born at
Woodbridge 10 100. and died quite recently left
$4,000 IN his will for the founding OF public reading
and library Following this bright example Dr. j.
G. Barron presented lot whcrcon u build tho library,
and 4oon substantial and pretty building was
erected. The library has been wol s'ookci
wth hooks, aud yesterday the deeds OF
trust were made over 10 the trustees by DR.. Barron,
the executor OF Thomas Barron's Will rho ceremonies
wcro quite imposing Tho Woodbridge Cornet Band
played appropriate music which followed by read
ipg iron the scriptures, praycr,and moro music. The
Rev George g. Lucas. president OF the Board of
Trustees, made cw remarks, followed by Dr. Barron
VITA the presentation speech. Tho address, this
occasion wis made by Mr. Il. Wayne pnrkcr prom
ineni young lawyer OF Newark aud sou 0f Nv. Court-
hndt Parser. HIS subject was tho prolific ono Of
books, with, OF course, lew remarks expressing the
appreciation oi the citizens OF Woodbridge for tho
m uni1cent aft ot their late townsman.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
A TIMELY INQUIRY.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
low that this community are again reminded OF tho
frequent inadequacy OF the means OF escape from
burning buildings would II not be well to INFORM tho
proper officers Of tho neglect OF the proprctors OF
Wallack's Theatue construct an escape rom tho
windows OF that Duilding, which the authorities or
dercd 10 be thcre erected some SIX eight months
since D. H. H.
HERALD reporter called at Waliack's Theatre yos-
terday afternoon, and Mr. Moss the treasurer of
tho theatre He showed him an extract from the
HERALD of December 10, 1875 and asked him whether
mally given to the officers OF the theatre The extract
reads as f0ows:-
The gallery of Waacks Theatre cont wide doors
leading lobby, opening two wide stairways run.
doors is regularly but in ease tho other
DC thrown open ut moments Loce. The Inspectors,
that tho two windows south side we Tie
the north side be made available in case OF re and
door and into OConners billiard room. OF course these
used only In OF extreme danger new iron
LEADING to the gallery to render them stI stronger
leading TO all the tiers in this theatre are very spa
cious .t
In renly to the question OF the reporter Mr.. Moss
said that the order had been given, but that was
impractcable 10 obey II so lar rs he windows were
concerned. The iron pillar was erected. On the
north side the iacent buildings extended above the
windows VI the dress circle reached 10 within bout
twenty inches Of the amily CIRCLE SO that tho people
thai part Of Tho house could necessary, use their
roofs fire escape On tho south side oil tho
building tho root OF ihe adjacent building lies about
twenty inches below the windows OF the dress circle
he windows Of the family circle are about fifteen feet
above II. IL was considered useless 10 aitach hre
ESCAPES TO these windows, as tho management under
sta nd that ut carly day The buildings VIII be run rp
to such a height TO h!oc, up these openings Mr.
Moss further stated that the examining committee
had recognized these facts and consented 10 he non
fuiulncit OF their order especially as the stairs
considered amry sufficient for all emergencies
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
HONORING THE CZAR.

INTERESTING CEREMONY AT THE RUSSIAN
CHURCH IN HONOR OF THE czAR--pRoJECT
FOR THE RELIEF OF WOUNDED RUSSIANS.
In accordance with a Russian custom interesting
religious service held yesterday at the Russian
Church, No. 957 second avenue. The day was tho
Feast OF ST. Alexander, and was consequently the
''nameday'' of The present Czar. High mass was cele
brated by DR.. BerrIng, the pastor OF the Russian
church, after which 'Tc Dcum' was sung IN the
savonic language by Russian choir, and the bene-
dicliOn given b. reverend oiicant.
Prayers were specially offered for the health OF
the C2ar and the success OF his arms Among
those present His Exceency Nicholas Shshk IN
The Russian Minister and Nine. Shlshkin; Oh. DO
Botisco, tho Russian Consul General; Nj. u. y.
Botass, the Greek Consul General Major Generals
Barnard, Gilmore and Iowushend. with several other
officers OF tho United states army and navy. al!
whom wore iu uniform and were accompanied by
their lad es Tue Russian officials also wore diplo
matte uniforms. number OF cmincnt members Of
the legal aud medca professions IN this city also al
tended. Alter tue services the guests were presented
10 NJ Sh.sAkn and lady Who remained lor some limo
in conversation with them.
After the withdrawal Of the Russian officials tho
American gentlemen resolved themselves into commit
tee TO funds for the rcle Of the wounded Russian
soldiers regarding thcn as beng present the CON
mon dcicuders OF Christianity Mr. O'Connor was
elected chairman, Hr. strong chosen secretary for
home aud Mr Press for foreign correspondence.
In conversation with HEgALp reporter last evening
Dr. Tarrng said that THIS project originated cnrey
among lhe American gentlemen without any sOiieiia.
ton on tho part Of the RUSSIAN officials liz believed
from his ock for the relief OF their ollowcogni
men H. said that and tho othcr Russians residcn
IN tnis country thoroughly appreciate ihc humanity
and good icelne OF those who take part IN ihs reie
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
CROToN FOR CHARITABLE WORKS

The following reply has been addressed by the Hon
Allan Campbell, Commissioner OF Public Works, to
large number Of charitable institutions oil all donomi-
nations who pctioned to be relieved from pay ment OF
Crotou water axes The ground taken by the insttu-
tions was that they performing public work and
that though carried by private enterprise they were
relieving the community from what would otherwise
pc public charge and eSpense
DEPARTMENT or PrnIIc WORKS.
NEW YoEK, Julyy. y.lis7I
To n. BRENNAN, ESD, and others:--'gn .,,
have read with much care and interest inc hlsu-
mcnts presented IN your memorial Tor the abroguton
OF tho rates charged to charitable ana educational ~
situ,ions or the use oil Croson water iu''y asi.o ~,
with you to tho benefits which society derives rom
these Institutions, and also believe ~ tbc wifao ..
a liberal policy The part OF the city III Contributing
their support but after careiu, examination o n no
conclusion that have no right to grant your cquust
Unuer the powers conferred bv law ron umc 10 tme,
0rsl upon Tho Common Council IN 1o4o, then upon
the Croton Aqueduct Board in 1854, aud finally uISn
the Comm ssoner OF Public works in 1871, scacs VI
rents tor the OF Croton water have oeen ostap'
lished but in no instance do thesc scaes,
as printed and ON record, show any a's-
elimination IN favor of any puone yr
pryatc charitable or other nstitution they are naao
IN solely with regard to Tho size OF the bunuirg 10 10
supplied aud the actual probable quantity o. wafer
consumed In iaci, II is my opnion that 'he seVers'
laws enacted from time TO time III rcatioh W .e suu
ject did not intend 10 confer the power " % E uo
discrmination Any remission Of the regular chhcHes
or part OF them would practically De uona.'on o'
pubic money and the power to make uonHsona .vn'
Inc public iunds and revenues 10 charltane ihsttu-
tons Is vested In the Board OF Estimate ana Aplor
tionment aud not IN The Commissioner OF Iuonc
Works. II doomed advisable and JUST thas oo,'u eau
grant rel of societies from inc uurucn W "acr
Fonts liz n corrcsponding increase IN tue respective
donations bu, this department Is cons.Inhou W app'y
and collect the charges Tor Crolon wafer "tuou' us
uncuon' very reSp'o''' ALLAN Campbell.
Commissioner OF Public Works.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12

occasions aud II she had been suffering from duress OF
any kind am confident she would have tod me- In
spite OF tho opprobrious way which AIRS hng speaks
of me IN Tie HERALD this morning am compelled 10 say
that never saw IN my iiie and that on The
night when found toe dead actress IN her aPastent
awaiting burial the old woman told mo substantially
tho same story which she related TO your reporter:
Whatever we're Miss Fnwsts faults lhey were sacred
were ali the sacred because she could no longer
speak for herself
In regard TO the statement beginning shat con-
,omptibc little hussy Miss Lennox" attributed TO Mrs
King must be allowed TO say that do not believe
sbe ever mado IT, What motive could Mrs. King
have TO sneak inthis way OF an innocent girl WHO
was never al her house except mission OF kind
ness and mercy?
before the world 10 you II may seem ilgnt matter
20 allow an ppprobrous name 10 come from ihe ps on
an ignorant woman, but when II Is applied 10 young
girl as am, whose success both professionally ana
socially depends upon her good name, you allow
wrong which cannot submit TO-
ADELAIDE LENNUX.
New YORK, Sept. IL, 1877.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
WILD CAT INSURANCE coMpANrEs.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD;-
In your issue Of tho 9th you give list
OF companies having nsurances on Hale's piano.
forte factory, and allow your readers TO infer
that the loss fell mostly out of town
panies, which does not add TO the credit agency
companies, from the tact that the risk shell and
almost uninsurable. Allow me to inform you that
sixteen out Of tho twenty-iour companies were what
is known ''wtld cats" and have no Offices in this
c,ly and are not allowed to do business under tho
stringent laws of this State. Tho remaining eight
companies arc among tho largest aud best in the
try aud tho public Should not lose copidcnce ip them
Tor being IN such bad company, rs they no doubt re-
celved three timos much for thor policies There
Is penalty for tho assured 10 accept policy in
company not having complied with Inc State law ana
established Office IN this city. IL would be well TO
enforce this law oftcner, thereby protecting COM
pancs In adequate rates. Your readers should see to
IN sswld cat Paradise Jersey City MILL.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
CHARGES BY EXPRESS COMPANIES.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
have seen several letters referring to extortonate
charges made by express companies in New York. !
take the liberty OF sending you the following In
stances On saturday last left with the agent OF
express company at the depot Of the Central Railroad
OF New Jersey, loot oil Liberty street, . hand bag
(weighing, with contents. less than sixteen pounds
Tor transm ssion to the Erie Railroad Depot loot OF
Chambers street, ana was charged fifty conts. Agan,
three diys carrier sent from the Pcnnsylvania Depot
foot of Cortlandt street, bng somewat amallcr to
West Tenth street, and was charged forty cents In
London either OF those articles would have boon sent
from side OF the city to tho other for sxpence-
say thirteen cents. | shall fcel obliged II you will
publish this, as 1t may be the means through you Of
some reasonable odstion Tor visitors your
city. ENGLlSHNAN
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
A LApy's COMPLAINT.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:
On Tuesday last greatly annoyed at being com.
PEELED so to tho station house in Charles street be-
cause strcet Arab had picked my pocket OF silk
handkerchief aud gentleman WHO had seen the act,
OF which myself was totally UNCONSCIOUS had given
The boy IN charge OF officer, which clircr insisca
ON my going with him, although sad Cd not wish
to make charge against The boy, as dd not care TO
get mixed up IN any Jaw business whatever. How
eyor disagreeapc was to me, TO avoid An altorca
ton IN tie street ! went, and Enough dare say IL
was not upholdng tno dignity OF the law rolused to
90 the court house and appear against the little TEL
low, and, apart from tho fact that II we ladies choose
TO risk our hundkcTchies and ppckclbooks
IN our outside pockets deserve To lose them,
il was more avoid tho trouble tho whole affair would
have given ms that refused to 90. Nuw would ask,
what the use oi my going 10 the station housc
after the gentleman mentioned above had so kindly
retained my property. and Is there any law IN such
case compel u lady 10 make herself conspicuous IN
such "a way: Why could not tho gentleman VINO had
the boy arrested have settled the whole nfaf and al
lowed 40 my way rcJoicin3' tina; one nnt of
bafa doken handkerchlcis Lust in Ike manner bad
been recovoredf IL. H. T.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
HEAT THE STREET CARS.

10 THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Asa resident OF the city, living up town aud doing
business down town. have occasion TO use the street
cars ovcry day.
would like to ask II there is not some way In winch
the city authorities compel the diorent horse car
lines TO put stoves in their the coming winter
AS there is no prospect OF getting rapid transit for
to come and as tho people have sottoput up
with the miserable, old SLOW coach way oil going and
coming to their business why should they not be made
as comfortable as possible, and not be compelled to
get INTO cars ard perhaps take cola that tley may
never receiver IRON
admit that it is rather early TO begin to talk about
stoves and Drcs. &p, but tho railroad companies are
bound to fight this to the bitter end, ior the SAKE o.
saving a lew dollars, thereby increasing tner uv
deuds SO you must agrec that 1t IS none 100 early
TO begin the light.
j. tnere some manly Alderman IN our present
Board, would have his name 70 d0wn III memory
20 generations 10 come, who Will introduce rosoIn-
ton IN ther next meeting, whereby tboy woulu ool.
pei the railroad coppaucs TO put STOVES ID the Cars
way have Their cars heated ior INC coming
winter, and over aitsrward receive The thanks of
many, many citIzensf AN A4AE'
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
CRoToN WATER WASTE.

TO THE EpIrOR OF THE HERALD:A
We are continually hearing OF the scarcity of Croon
water and OF its impurities Now, sir, If thero Is
scarcity, why the numerous drinking fountains In
this city allowed to run with continual flow. instead
OF bcing provided with automatic faucets thnt will
keep closed whom not IN use? notlco that fountains
with several Jets have lately been put up in tho ferry
houses and there are several ip the CITY at different
points, through which thousands OF gallons OF water
must pass unused and wasted. If there Is lack OF
water attns city works let have stop put 70 this
Tho street watering carts ought also be forced
to draw their supply from the river instead Of draw
ing IL from the city supply. WATER.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
POLICEMEN As LAWYERS.

TO THE EDIroR or THE HERALD
On Wednesday, as was going to lunch and passing
George Bruce's type foundry, piece OF water melon
struck me on the arm saw the who fired il.
Ho was among dozan othor employees, aud seeing
two policemen stapdng the corner went over and
told them OF IT, They told me that thoy did not see
any marks Of viovnc5 on my person. told them
there marks 0t watermelon my oout. they
said that had better commence action for damages
as they did think that criminal charge would lie
This gallant olrcer's number is 375 Would II be y
good plan TO teach policemen little good law?
NEW YORK, Sept. Q. 1877. LAWYER
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
IGNORANT STREET CAR CONDUCTORS

To THE EDITOR OF TnE HERALD:-
dosire 10 call the attention OF the superintendent
Of the Fourth line OF TO tho ignorance of
some Of his conductors. An aged lady came from
Twenty street recently and asked be lot out
as near possible to number in Rcado street. near
Centre street. Tho ignorant conductor stopped the
at Canal and said II tho nearest the
went to that point. Alter walking about an hour tho
lady reached her place of destination. Cannot FUND
raised SO that each OF the gporant conductors may
he presented with a map pofthc CITY? TRUTH.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
l.. S. Stokes OIL WORKS,

In tho matter oil appeal by the plaintiffs in the sut
off. " A. T. Bostwcs against Casino NJ Reed Name,
Stokes and Edward s. Stokes to set aside an ordcr
Justice Gilbert vacating injunction stay of pro-
cendines argument was heard yesterday before the
Snprcnis Court General Term. The action involves
tne Immediate possession OF tue oil WORKS at Ncwtown
Greek, Tho Boslwcks claiming that they held possess
sion Of the promises by virtue ot y lein from MIA
StoksA Decision was vessyvsa
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
wANrED--A LETTER BOX,

To THE EDiroR or TnE HNgALD'-
am a resident OF Fitv-eghth street, between Fifth
and Sixth avenues, ana have often been inconven-
enced by the want ot lottcr box near this street.
In case OF my wanting 10 post letter have 10 walk
10 Fy-sixtl street aud Sixth avenue, which IS un-
pleasant in disagreeable weather y. H. ".
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

[NoTr. --Lettcrs intended for this column must DO
accompanied by the writer's full name and adarsssto
insure attention. Complainants who are unwhng 70
Write on only one side Of tho paper HERALD.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
THE PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK.

TO THE EpIroa or THE HERALD
Why does not the receiver OF the above bank pay
dividend out of that $685. 900 which be says he has
on hand? Again. why does bo not 20 on with those
suits against tho trustcesy We have not received ono
cent since April ., 1876. pEPOsIIOR
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
WORK FOR THE POLICE.

We have been requested 10 call the attention Of Inc
police to dsorderly young men and boys who meet at
The following points,:
Jefferson street and East Broadway.
West Forty-sixth street, between Ninth and Tenth
avenues. t4.
Forty second street and Second avenue.
Baxter street, from No. l to No 80 rstr
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
UNRIpE FRUIT.

TO THE EpiToR OF THE HERALp:--
Please ask the authorities 10 look after tho fruit
inspectors and prevent them from passing unripe
fruit go that podcrs and vendors may not put it
OF on the suffering ppor recently purchased three
muskmclous IRON ono OF those vendors aud had 10
throw them In tho ash barrel. VICTIM.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
WHAT ARE THE POLICE DOING

To THE EDiroR or THE HERALD:-
Almost nightly gang OF oafers meet In front OF
No 72 Third street, between Second aud Third ave-
nues They throw cigar butts ladies and geptlemen
whistle AT thom call tkeir names Ac Cannot this
nuisance be stopped! HERALD READER
The New York herald., 1877-09-12
PETITION ron A uYDRANr.

To THE EDiroa or THE HERALp:-
There Is oniy ono hydrant bstween seven'y-nnth
and Eighty fourth streets and Tenth avenue Tor The
use OF the public. Cannot one be placed at or near
Eighty first streetY tI.N d. r. r.
The New York herald., 1877-09-12

Wnon she came Inc, claiming tile little protection
and consolation couio alord her. righiuy ca'nlng
them because knew Lcr when she was Young girl
just beginning her career, and knew the poor ola
mother whom she leit behind her as she told me, &C.
pending upon her Tor support iouEd her turned
out oi tue leados position III the theatre
whore she had been engaged, her reputation as
actress woiuly injured either by her iault or her
misfortune, aud with nothing but dark and forbid
diug future before her More than this she was DIS
consoalc woman who came here because tho
man who had her heart had preceded than from
motives ui professional ambition She came 10 mo an
acquaintance aud countrywoman IN Distress
sstcr whose cup OF woe more than ovcrlawcd
aud colaior; her and cndcavo.ed to hit her UP 10 a
realization Of the possibilities that were sl before
her and 10 insrro her with the courage which would
enable her to meet and face her sorrows and misvr-
uae. Ia this sp'rit sent her when the Christmas
season approached asking her to share with Inc my
Christmas diDncr aud went on several occasions 10
| The wreiched apal t,ncntS IN Eighth avcnuc where
she dying on that Christmas Day. InG house was
/ Dot one where lady could visit unless acuated
| oy motives OF sistcry Kindness all the surroundings
oelng those OF uncOuh poverty, and the inmates, as
Tar as they came under my observation, ignorant
| people, who however worthy otherwise, wcro not III
associates FOR an educated and accomplished woman
The hrst time visited her the person, presume,
VINO ~ described as "Bily" in the HERALD THIS morn
! ins was IN the apartment where | found her, but
more OF him. rhs mau inspired me moi
| only with rcpugnancc but alarm, but was disarncd
BY the Information received touching his identity,
and was led to regaru him a simple, although rudo
! such rude kndnc5scs her necessities required.
That he treated her as an equal, sitting IN her
paror rs f he was guest, scarcely surpris, q
me, for hc was not servant, and hc was apparent
person whose society was endured account OF the
accident OF situation About his presence IN Miss
fgwsitts apartments there not even Tho suggcs-
iiju oi improperly except tDat which from the
| morcst contact o good and accomplished lady with
lgnurant aud unculvaied man. During tho
time Miss Fawstt lived the house ~ Eighth
avenue and Twenty eighth street she called upon Q
at my residence IN Fourteenth street. on two or three