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The New York herald., 1877-11-18
MURDER IN A CHURCH.

THE MYSTERIOUS IDENTITY OF THE vIcTIM-A
PROBABLE CLEw AND SUSPECTED PRISONER.
From the indianapolis Sentinel, Nov. l3
About threo O'Clock Sunday morning Now Liberty
Church. In Republican township. Jefferson county,
discovered on by farmer, who, in company with
neighbors, responded with buckets Of and OK
ingushcd tho flames When the 1re was partially
pus out tho workers discovered dead man lying with
his head and shoulders the cavity where the floor
ing was partially burned away. The flesh
tho shoulders was burned away TO the
bono, tho hair was burned from the head
and tho whiskers from tho ctin. The skull
was literally mashed to pieces and under tho body
lay a huge limestone rock covered with hair ana
blood. On the person OF the dead man found
bill Of ladng over the vandalia road calling for
carload OF coal and billed 70 John Webster OF this
city. The bill OF lad ing tho only hopo Of idcn-
tifying the man. and the rumor became current in
this CITY that webster was ", the victim. e On
himself dead in the minds OF his friends and rea-
tives Mr. Webster was sought and the bill OF ad,ng
IN his found to have bocn transferred 10 j.
w. Seweli, real estate dealer of this CITY, dong
business at No $50 East Washington street, an
living on College avenue Mr. Scwell had left the oity
GU Tuesday preceding the murder, and went from
hero 70 Madison and proposed going from there to
Cincinnati, thence TO Kentucky. Since the murder
no word has been received from him. and he rs a
man OF great family attach he is in the habit OF
writing every other DAY or twico week. all of which
goes to show that J. W. SewclI is the murdered man.
as no word line has been received from him sincc
that fatal sunday morning. Mr.. Webster yesterday
conversed with Mr.. Scweps son, and the converse
tivn hat followed led the the belief that the
parent was the victim OF the foul and barbarous
crime.
To relieve all doubts to Mr. Sewe being tho dead
The Sentinel tclegrnphcd 10 J. Vuliis Cincinnati
where Mr.. Scweii had intended gong, and received
tho intelligence that he had not boon TO that city,
which now leaves no doubt that Mr.. Scwel Is tho
victim OF the brutal murdcr. Tho family OF Mr.
Scwc have bcen thrown into deep sorrow, while tho
identity OF the murdered man Is unknown. His son
will rpnch adj IN In foil puin no
the murder desperate character named Beavers was
arrested for the crime and blood found his
clothes. An elderly man had been with Beavers,
who had been Invited by him to the country 10 pur-
chase a farm, and, as Mr. Sewell was an extensive
land dealer these last facts tend to increase the
ability OF nc beng the man killed
refuses 70 converse on the subject and ihcre
is little doubt that he Is the murderer OF tho man.
whether Sewell or another person.
The New York herald., 1877-11-18
CHURCH FAIRS.

Tho fair in aid OF st. Anns Church, corner Of Front
and Gold streets, Brooklyn, which commences on tho
Goth inst promises to bo genuine success In Wow Of
the elaborate preparations now In progress and the
hearty support rendered In It's behalf from every quar-
ter Thisrcsut s much desired In tho parish In view
Of tho surroundings Of the church, situated as II s
almost in the centre OF locality which In former
days was not remarkable for It's religious zeal or
late great changes have taken pnce the
the City OF Churchea The energy displayed Dy the
Rev. Father McMeel and his assistant, Rev. Father
Bernard McHngh, has wrought wonders The attrac-
lons Of tho far II said will DO unusually strong
Tho ladies' as may be expected will be foremost IN
maEipg II a success Aside from the ordinary in
duccments OF this class festivals will DO such
a display Of vocal and instrumental music, along with
an exhibition OF prestdigtaton and other entertain
ing features, as must necessarily command large
nuhlic PATRONAGE.
The New York herald., 1877-11-18

that II Is false. Tske the of a man cast from
health into sickness
Il is astonishing, said tho Doctor, how potent
log,can, how powerful preacher sick bed H. ouch
a man cannot apply TO his old religion tor comfort; ne
Is a stranger 10 H. and has dcspisod those petty cere
monies which little INKS In largo
cham wherewith man can curb his passions Ine new
culture knows nothing Of hereafter, where nc can
atone Tor misdeeds, or OF God who pardons Us wen
as punishes Let Us who snudder at such cherries
deathbed be warned not TO make gold our 1oo-oea'n
without hope, without end
THE IpoLATKRs THEIR owS IMAGINATION
The root OF lies rather with those who mis-
lead the former idolaters and give them warranty.
Says one, There can be no God Look at all the vice
tnat exists. An omnipotent God would destroy y.
.Yesn says another or else He must be not merci-
ful God, and desires mon to suner" 60 they deter,
mine thai the great and good God IN whom men VIII
believe spite OF all their logic because worthless men
by their sins have brought sickness ana suffering
upon themselves should interpose and remit the PEN
atty misdecds They will tell you III IL nature
rules the world tho principle OF order, the all intel
lcct'-mercly disguised names Tor the Deity they
deny One OF The latest orators upon the supJec con-
lessed that he wus by more reverence on the
snowcappcd Alps than by the hymns OF the Cathedra
II the oil Jacob, but the hands are Esans ior
The speaker denies his belief IN the existence o God
REVIVAL OF HRBEEw FEELING IN STORE
With all tho iaIings of our time We are better on
than our ancestors The unobservant and tho in1del
are not yot tho majority ana there are signs that
they never Will be- Look at the rcvving interest," IN
Hebrew in the large cities Of the Union Look at INC
associations tnat are sprngtng up all over Tue couh-
Try. They will iostor brotherhood and patriotism.
Israel oil old snncd very gricvously, but aiterward
cano the days oil the NaccaoecA VINO shah .ch wu'.
is IN store tor us? Help Hebrew undertakings by
word and deed in your homes aud schools, sock the
welfare of Jerusalem and help shall come, not only
from above "but said the preacher, ~ am saneuihe
enough hope from the enemy"
PROFESSOR ApLER's LAST ADDRESS.
A sermon remarked the Doctor, appeared IN last
Mondays papers, delivered before the Ethical Society,
wnich coniained much that might have enanatcd from
q jewish pulpit Divergences there were, It Is true,
from rcvercnal belief. Does this show that ethical
culture has been misrepresentedy Not SO. lts
articles OF constitution are TOO plain Is ethical
culture then, Judaism9 Ethical culture has
always been part of Judaism. Our maxim,
"Iove thy ncighbor thyseit" must be the first law
OF the religion OF humanity shows that this culture
begun 10 waver. The storm OF dsapprooaton that
It's monstrous birth called for has Influenced It's more
recent growth. 1t and will break II may rally
vet but will retreat length Tho peace is not YET
Let u.s. meanwhile, by our conduct show the world
that wo have In this book ali tho ethics want and
NJ VIC want more thcro are none better
The New York herald., 1877-11-18
A BOULEVARD CHURCH AID.

The fair In ard Of tho Church OF the Holy Name,
Ninety sixth street and Boulevard has been thus far
quito SUCCESS and tho receipts have been quito up
tho expectation OF the pastor Rev. James NJ Gu-
lran Still the chartabiy inclined in tho parish have
vet plenty OF time to add to tho support they have
already given the tar, aud the ladies' In charge
doing their sweetest 10 add to It's attractions Tho
fair Will close Wednesday evening next. From
now till that time q grcat deal can be dono to make
the aid fund reach o handsome figure
The New York herald., 1877-11-18
THE JEWS AND THANKSGIVING.

Tho services in jewish places OF worship this year
on Thanksgiving Day will have unusual interest from
the fact that for rs moa JOINT service OF Hebrew
congregations will be held. The congregation wor-
shipping IN West Nineteenth street, OF which
Rev. II. P. Mendes is minister. have invited
Pruycr, DR.. De Sola Mendes, minister, to join with
them worship that day. The exercises will prob
ably consist of hymns, sung by the respective chors
OF the synagogues, with addresses by both minister's
and perhaps ened,ction from the venerable Rev. s.
N. Isaaos who thirty fvo years mnistercd In tho
ttC,aLes OF Prayer.r
The New York herald., 1877-11-18

FORTY-FOURTH ST. SYNAGOGUE.
THE IDoLATBY OF SILVER AND THE IDoLATEY
or MIND-sEEMoN BY REV. DIR. MENDEs.
Tho attendance tho Forty-iourth Street Synagogue
yesterday quite numerous and comprised many
Gentes, among them several theological students
Dr. Meudes took his subject the Hanoro, or sec
lesson OF the day, In Hosea, XIII, tho end He
remarked that Hosea one OF the most mysterious
of the prophets Little moro than his name
and period had been handed down by the Tai
mud--the storehouse OF jewish tradition. His
style Is peculiarly abrupt and involved. The Doctor
gayo sketch Of the state society when he
lived. Hosea does mincc words and soft names
Tor hardened vices. lie himself rays that there was
no truth Kindness, no thought OF od In the land
Instead OF these perjury, lying murder adultery
were common. undcr such a state. when might was
right tho service OF 1sracl's God could not endure
So Adonai was cast aside and Bsa was Cod
and Astorcth and kemosh or any other deity
whose service brought sensual gralihcation. IL Was
especially dOatTy that excited the prophets anger.
Here people OF mature age and understanding,
whose whole traditions we're associated with hatred
Of idoatry whose existence WAS tor tho express pur
pose OF hgbting idoiatfy-a people VINO know BETTER
turning and worsaipping stocks aud stones and
cattle, because their service pandcrcd 10 the lowest
human passions. From tn!s .me OF course, isracl's
authority declined. and thirty years later II went into
exile.
MODERN IDoLATRr WEALTH
Such stato as here depicted, said the Doctor. Is
beyond the possibilities Of these days c,yilized
countries But these ovations wouid ioso bali their
value IL they did matter Tor tho present
srntion to ponder We have soen how the service ot
Adonai yielded before dolairy Let us inquire how
far modern Judaism gives way TO similar tendencies.
u must a matter OF deep regret that where unjust
have been removed and the Jew made equal
90 the Gentle increase oil prosperity has not
led to Increase Of pety. IL would seem
Lumiiiating, although not a correeL reflection
that the bars the ghetto necessary Tor the pres
cryation OF Judaism. Many q wealthy Hebrew has
Lost all tee ng ot kiDship with Hebrew history. Gus
toms literature and learning, which with worship
are all tnat is left oil our patfnony. In their worship
OF silver they reinforce tho ranks OF the atheists IL
IA so pleasant for ricn man 10 be told that religion IL
AyYannica restraint ceremonies mere shackies, aud
tbat tho Ruling Power desires man 10 DO scihsbiy
happy ana caro- This leaf religion is pleasant
bui jJ clashes with our inmost conysclola We Ieel
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DOOM.

r. II. Crozier, the slayer of Charles
Silverstein at Eiko in January last, will
pay the penalty of his crime with his
life at Winnsmucca to-day. Those ia
miliar with the circumstances of the
homicide, to think that his SEN
tence should have been commuted to
imprisonment for life. The killing
was the result of a quarrel and fight,
and lacked in some Of the essentials Of
premeditated murder. Crozier and
HUFF were both convicted Of murder
ct the same term Of the Humboldt
Court. Huff killed his man in cold
blood, and without giving him the
least show for his life. Huff had friends
to intercede for him, and the Board Of
Pardons commutsd his sentence, while
Crozier, the least guilty OF the two, is
allowed to swing. The rule should he
to hang every man Convicted of murder,
or abolish capital punishment Alto
gesher, substituting therefor imprison-
ment for life, without the alternative
Of pardon, except on the ~clsarest
proof OF innocence. Speaking Of Croz
ier's case, the Silver State has the fol-
lowing pertinent remarks:
A scaffold for the execution Of r. H.
Crozier is now being erected In the
Jail yard. The machine designed by
this scientific and enlightened age for
taking life according to law, is in plain
sight Of the Jail window, from which
the unfortunate prisoner can watch
the progress of its construction and
from his cell hear every blow of the
hammer that hastens its completion.
This is refined torture. The savage
tortured his victim by lacerating his
flesh or burning it with q slow fire, the
operation rarely lasting more than an
hour or two. Civilization improves
on this method, aud tortures the mind
of its victims, prolongipg their mental
agony for days. OF the two methods
that of the savage seems to be- the Tost
merciful.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE GREAT WAR.
INVESTMENT OF KARS CON
PLETED.
Decisive Fighting Predicted.
Grant and MacMahon.
Decisive Fighting Predicted.


PARIS, Oct. %.
President MacMahon visited Gen.
eral Grant Saturday and invited him
10 the opera. Vice Admiral Haitian,
Count de Paris and Duchess de Cazes
also visited General Grant.
BERLIN. Oct. %.
The debate in the Prussian Diet was
concluded Saturday by the rejection
of the vote of censure of the Govern
ment. proposed by the Progressists
and Center, relative to neglect OF inter-
nal reforms and insufficient RESPONSE.
bility of ministers.
CoNsTANrINoPLE, Oct. %.
1t Is officially confirmed that Ismail
Pashs. with 40 bst,alion~. effected a
junction with Mukhtar Pssha. The
army Is now concentrated In q strong
position at kaproko.
LONDON. Oct. %.
A special dated Erzeroum, Saturday
evening, reports the situation very
critical. A great battle Is imminent at
kaproko.
PARIS, Oct. %.
The Soleit insists that either MacMa-
hon or the Ministry must resign.
There Is no other way out of the crisis.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 20.
kars Is completely invested. Cen
eral Tergukasoff has occupied Bay
aid.
MADRID. Oct. 20.
1t is said the marriage OF King Al
fonzo has been fixed for the 23d Of
January nex:.
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District Court Summons.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
i Sixth Judicial District, in and for Eureka
County, State Of Nevada. III State of Ne
vsda sends greeting to Young e. SeIby:
You are hereby required to appear in an
action commenced against you, as defendant,
by Lydia Ii. Selby. as plaintiff. 10 the Dir.
trict Court Of the Sixth Judicial District, In
and for the ounty OF Eursks. state OF Ne
vada. at the town of Eureka. and answer the
complaint therein. which 10 on file viii the
Clerk If said Court, within ten days after the
service on you Of this ummons exclusive Of
the Gay Of ~service), ii served in said county,
or twerty days IL served cut Of said county
but within this district. and In all other cases
forty days. or judgment by default will be
taken against yeu, according to the prayer VI
said complaint.
The said action is brought to recover judg-
ment against you, the said defendant, for the
di, solution of the bonds Of matrImony now
existing between you and said pisintif as
husband and wife. on the grounds that you.
the SAID defendant. disregarding your duty ~
the husband OF said plaintiff. did, on or about
toe l5ta day Of April, ls7j. AID at divers
other times strike and beat plaintiff with
her in n crael and nhuman manner; and
that you. without cause. on or about the 10Th
day of May, 1876. wilfally deserted said
plaintiff, and have ever since wilfuliy and
Without cause deserted said plaintiff: and
that you. for more than ono year last psst
have willuiiy neglected to provide said plaini-
if. as your wife, with The common nscessaries
Of life, having the u bility 90 to do, and which
neg .cct was NOT tbs result OF poverty which
could not have been avoided by ordinary in.
dustry: and for costs OF suit.
And you are hereby notified that IL you fail
to appear and answe said complaint as
above required, The said plaintiff will take
default against you. and afterwards apply to
the court for the relief demanded in the CON-
plant, and for such other and further relief
as may b. just.
ss In testimony whereof, /, +. II.
49,. Harmon. have h%ercunto set my
'hA1 hand and afi red the seal OF said
49, Court this 18th day OF October.
A. j.. 1877.
r. II. HARMON Clerk District court,
Sixth Judicial District, Eureka Co., New.
o50-iawIw
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-10-30
EASTERN NEWS.
ESPECIAL TO THE DAILY SENTINEL.
YESTERDAYS DISPATCHES.
Congressional Proceedings.
THE CALL OF STATES AND
TERRITORIES.
Various Measures to be Intro
duced.
YESTERDAYS %DIsPATcHE
Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Oct. %.

VASTllNulON OCts 90
To-morrow's proceedings of the Sen.
ate Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons are awaited with much interest,
as they will probably have an import
ant bearing upon the ultimate decis-
upon the question of the length of the
present session Of Congress-. The
Commission, last Friday, unanimous
ly decided to investigate the Kellogg
Spofford case upon It's merits, and TO
that end agreed there should be an in
vestigation as TO whether the Legisla-
ture that elected Kellogg was the legal
Legislature, but they have not yet de-
cided how wide q range this investiga-
ton should be given, under the law
and the practice of the Senate to de
termiDe this and collateral questions.
II Is . fact, not yet generally known,
that the resolution adopted Friday, Tor
opening up the whole case upon its
merits was offered by Merriam, one Of
the Democratic members.
The Second Assistant Postmaster
General has made ~ advertisement
inviting proposals for carrying the
mails On all the routes in the South
Western and Pacific Coast States and
Territories during four years to com.
mence next July. 1t ID dated Novem.
Der LIST, and will be sent shortly to all
Postmasters in these sections, to be
conspicuously posted ct least 80 days
before the time for receiving bids.
These advertisements are no longer
made In newspapers as heretofore.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 90.
Among the resolutions to be offered
In the House to-day, " ons against
granting subsidies. Sparks. OF H.
linois, 10 the author Of the resolution,
and II 10 his purpose, II he can obtain
the floor. to bring the House to vote
upon IL under The two thirds rule,
which prevails on Mondays. The res
olution IL practically the same rs Hol.
mans resolution Of the last Congress,
which passed 223 against 50.
Tomorrow senator ingalls, proposes
to introduce q bill fixing the first Mon.
day Of November a. the day upon
which the Forty fifth Congress shall
assemble in regular session. The pur-
pose Of the bill Is to make the present
session continue into the regular ses-
sion, and to prevent Executive nomi.
nations that fail Of confirmation, from
falling because Of adjournment.
The States will probably be called
In the House to-day. in the morning
hour, for the first time this session, for
the introduction of bills aud joint res
olutions. AS it will be impossible TO get
get through call in that time, Wood, of
New York, will move to extend it un-
til the list Of States and Territories are
Furnished.
Among the measures which will be
submitted are several of importance,
relating to finance. the tariff, the am
nesty, the labor question. etc. Wood
will call the Wsysand Means Commit
~ together Tuesday for organization,
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District Court Summons.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
i SIKH j udi ial District. in and for Eureka
County, state Of Nevada. The Stats Of Nevs-
da sends erecting TO George Dick and Hong
Lee and Alb sim, Yung Chung, George Dick
and fung Wah. heretofore and now doing
business in Eureka County. Nevada. under
tho firm name o. Hong Lee Company: Ysu
are hereby required to appear in an action
commenced against YOU, as defendant. by
Frank Aoadle. as plaintiff in tho Distric'
Court Of the Sixth judicial District. in and
for the County o. Eureka. State Of Nsvads.
at the town OF Eureka, and answer tho COM
plant therein. which is on fle with the Clerk
OF said Court. within ten days after the SER
vice on you of this summons exclusive of the
day OF service), If served in said county, or
twenty days il served out of said county but
within. this district and in all other eases
forty days, or judgment by default will be
taken against you. according TO the prayer Of
said complaint.
The said action /. brought to recover judg-
ment against you, the said defendants. for the
sum Of 500, U. ;. gold coin, and interest
thereon in like gold coin, from the 18th day
o, February. A ID. 1877. at the rata of ivo ()
executed on tho 18th day Of Nav. 1876. by
George Dick and Hong Lee. AMI delivered TO
plaintiff to secure the payment Of said sum
and interest, may be declared to be a mort
gage upon the premises therein described,
and that said premises may be sold by the
Sheriff of Eureka County for tho satisfaction
OF plaintiffs demand. and for such other and
further reiief as this Court shall seem meet
and proper, and a. more fully appears by
reference to plaintiffs com plant on file
herein.
And you are hereby notified that IL you
fail to appear and answer the said complaint
as above required The said plaintiff will apply
to said Court for tho relief demanded thor in.
'e~Oe In testimony whereof, /. r.. ii.
sr,r Harmon. have hereunto set my
~ hand md Aft rcd tho aeaI of said
e-~@ Court this 7th day Of April. A. u.
1877.
+. II. HARMON. Clerk District Court.
Sixth Judicial District, Eureka Co., New.
BY l.. M~oLISsLLI, Deputy Clerk.
c. G.. HUBBARD, At.'y for Plaintiff.
a0.laW3n
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BROTHER PARKINSON, Of the Carson
Tribune, insists on an educational
qualification ~ . prerequisite to the
right Of voting. The old gentleman
h perfectly right about it. When all
men participate in shaping the policy
Of the Government. all mon ought to
know something Of the issues present.
Cd. The achievement Of the end advo.
Gated by Judge Parkinson would tend
largely to promote universal educa-
ton. We have compulsory educa-
tional laws for children. Why not
for men ~ wellf There Is wisdom
and practical good in the suggestion.
The reverse could not result from its
endorsement. Put VI down for the
qualification.
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vtNcial Pa rliMmemt.
VICTORIA, Oct. 20.
The steamship California, from Sit
ka, arrived this morning. The rev.
enue cutter Oliver Wolcott, arrived at
Sitka on the 18th. The Chelicut In.
dams had arrived . few days previous
to participate in . grand pow WOW
given by Sitks Jack and his tribe.
The cutter arrived just in sime to pre-
vent the Indians from deinolishing
the barricade around the town. They
had already commenced aud had
pulled down some zoo feet, being pro.
tected by 70 armed warriors from any
interference by the whites. The citi-
zens think the timely arrival OF ths
cutter was the means Of preventing
the Indians during their drunken rev.
There is much alarm among the citi.
to abandon what property they have
and leave the country. Some Of tho
store keepers are making preparations
to remove to Wranzei. Colonel
Deahns. recently appointed Collector,
returned IN the California, aud 1t In
said will not return to Sitka unless the
Government furnishes The protection
necessary for the ssfu prosecution OF
the business Of the Customs Depart.
ment. The steamer California took up
three guns for the Collector. The
Military Department left $4,000 pounds
OF powder in the magazine, which is
considered safe from the Indians
while there II q cutter in the bay.
William Milby. q member of the
Provincial Parliament, was drowned
in the Fraser river ct Hope last Fri
day.