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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-05-21
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
SUPPORT OF THE ARMY.

WASHINGTON, May l4.-The total
amount recommended in the bill re-
ported in the House from the Commit
tee on Appropriations for the support
of the army for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1879, and for other purposes,
is $26,929,6
SIX HUNDRED PERSONS KILLED BY AN
EARTHQUAKE.
HAyANA, May 14.-lnformation has
reached here that an earthquake has
occurred in Venezuela, by which 600
persons were killed.
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
QrINcy (Ills.), May IA smash
up occurred to-day by a collision of
freight trains on the Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy Railroad, near Sage
town, by which four employees were
killed. The carelessncSs of an opera
tor caused the accident.
THE MUssULMAs EXTRAORDINARY occA-
SION FOR ALARM
CoSsrANrrsuPLE, May l4th.-News
from the Mussulman insurrection states
that the disturbances are spreading.
Large numbers of. albanians are par
ticipating.
The Greeks in New Bulgaria, who
are also greatly dissatisfied, have just
received a new occasion for alarm in
an attempt of the Russian authorities
to enroll them under the general con.
scription now being enforced through
out Bulgaria.
THE PORTE WILL REFUSE TO ErAcUATE yARSA
AND BATouM.
CossrASrrSoPLE, May l4th.-Ad
vices indicate that despite General
Todelben's effort the Porte will not
evacuate Varna and Batoum. Shumla
will be surrendered. partly as a salts
ton to the Russians, and partly be.
cause it ha5 ceased to be Of great i'm
portancc since the Russians estab-
lished themselves on its line of com
...ssl T...s~
OHIO REDTsrRIcrED.
COLUMBUS, May 1.-THE Senate has
passed the House bill to redistrict the
State for Congressional purposes.
BRADFORD To BE MPEAcHED.
New YoRK, May IA Telegram
special says: "yice.Consul General
Bradford in China is to be impeached.
The eyidencs against him is over
whelming, and the only way in which
he can escape is for President Hayes
to remove him at once. The Repnb-
licans on the investigating committed
all agree to the facts as found by the
Democrats. Chairman Springer read
his report recommending the impeach
ment of Bradford to the committee
this morning.
4
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-05-21
RIFLES FOR RUSSIA.

A Herald special from Providence
r. l., says: "The Providence Too
Company has just completed con
tract with the Russian Government
for the manufacture of over half q
million rifles Of the same pattern and
calibre as those furnished to the Otto
man Government.
LONDON, May 15.-The greatest Sc
cresy is maintained in regard to Count
Schouvaioffs witt.
A special from San Stefano says
All the troops here will move within
q fow days into camp onrising ground
two miles and half nearer Constants
nople.
A special from St. Petersburg says
A rumor is spreading that England il
sending 10000 men from India tc
Lake Van to threaten the Russians ii
the Caucasus.
From the Idahoap.
NoRrH TRoY, n. Y, May IA
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0ffte instructions Hereunder. Each section OF
the law is Immediately followed by the Land once
instructions relating thereto. This In . conven-
lent arrangement. as IL avoids turning several
pages when the instructions ara consulted in con-
nsction with the law.
2. A Digest Of all Decisions under the Mining
Laws now In force. 1t IL brought down - the date
Of publication and. containing thu latest decisions
takes the place OF al prior publications.
8. New and Improved Forms for making the
various proof from the location Of claim. miners
lien, notite 30 delinquent eo-ownsrs. &c. down to
issuance Of patent.
4. A Complete list Of Patented Mining Claims,
arranged by state. Territory. County and District
This list ls worth 20 mining men many times ths
price Of the book.
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The book contains nearly 200 pages, Al
by 9 inches, and is designed TO be pocket
companion for every wide-awake man in
the mining camps and financial centres OF
the West.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07

could not OF his own votion elect 10 Interrupt that
examination. 1t would have TO proceed until tho
magistrate should either nd probable cause for hold
lnp The prisoner and commit Dail him, or should
nud no sufficient cause and discharge MN. The law
had framed In this way to- forward the detection
and punishment OF crime. For this purpose also tho
Jud had power compel witnesses TO be sworn and
give evidence. Mr.. Beach said IL was not Tor the Dis
Irct Attorney 10 assist stopping such proceed
but rather TO urge their prosecution. II the motion oil
Mr. Jcwetts counsel should be sustained would not
be a mere waiver but a supcrsedence OF the whole
proceedtngs Mr. Beach quoted many authorities in
favor OF his argument and Judge Dononue cited sew
eral opinrons OF a contrary character Mr.. Beach
that the Judge appeared to have already mado
up his mind II would be useless for him 10 areuo
further. Judge Donohue said he would hear anytuing
iurner that counsel might have to say but Mr Beach
declared that he had concluded his argument.
THE DEFENCE
Mr. Fellows next spoke in support OF the motion 10
fix ball He said that the statute was not SO man
might Intervene to stop action On the part Of the
magistrate. There another provision which
might step in and divest the magistrate OF siI au-
thority in the case. He wished to take proad view
OF the objects OF the law II was framed 10 allow
person under a criminal charge to make his inno-
clear TO the world Deiore an lner'or
magistrate without being subject to the annoyance
of an indictment aud tho long trial that wouid re-
suit Ii he could prove his Innocence tnen the mag
israie would have power TO dscharse MN, or u nj
ouid be held. In tho present instance the accused
agreed, Tor the purposes OF the triai IN the ponce
court TO waive an examination and ADMIT tnnt there
was probable cause to hold him. This ne wished 70
do TO escape the trouble aud annoyance OF attending
the court Mr. Jewe,t was prevented at present rom
leaving the city and time was taken from him that
bc ought 10 devote TO his business. He therefore
thought 1t best waive the police proceedings and 10
Grant that there WAS probable cause Tor holding MIN
ail that trial Of weeks could effect. The motion Of
counsel therefore that HIS Honor should nx oa.
or in his order bail to be hxed IN reason-
able sum by the magistrate, or that the magistrate
should discharge bail commit the prisoner, IN
which latter case they would have an appeal
Judge Donohue here took the papers ana reserved
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
A LUNATICS ~ ESTATE.

motion made before Judge Pratt, OF the
Kings County Supreme Court yesterday Tor the APP
pointment of committee oi The properly Of Andrew
L. Hail. an alleged lunatic. With the motion, which
was made Tor Mrs. Hail. was prcsen ted the testimony
taken before tho com ssioucrs. Judge Pratt asked
Mr. Hall, who was IN the courtroom, several ques-
tions conclusion OF which he expressed DOUBT
tne mans insanity. Mira Halra counsel there-
upon stated tuat client afraid 10 i've WIN her
husDanu had not only tried toskil hcr, put also
his mother, aud tunes uncou trollabc. Counsel
cIa meu that Mr. Hall had been twice IN a luuatic
asylum aud pad oeen under the care oil private
keeper at home for nearly year. The proceedings
objected 10 by Mr. Halls counsel on The ground
that they irregular and also on account oil the
Jury, one two OF whom had ebdcavored TO borrow
money from counsel. Counsel Ior petitioner Claimed
TINT amp could be IRON the other side.
Judge Pratt the papers In The case and reserved
mad
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
QUEER POLICE JUSTICE.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
once heard Of famous general OF the army whos
having lett active service and returned TO the practice
OF the law was engaged in litigation some years ago
in which heavy fees to be earned and some sharp
work To be performed The General found that an old
companion in arms and political chum then filing
the position OF police magistrate or justice OF the
peace of the town in which the suit was pending, or
something of that kind-t somew here out IN the
Western country-and so, uniting military strategy
with legal cunning, retained the services oil the friendly
magistrate and arranged TO make a trumped up crmi-
nal charge against the parties with whom ne was IN
litigation through some irresponsible third party.
The police magistrates instructions were TO hold the
accused any way and to persist in making an exami-
nation Tor the triple purpose OF annoyance, oackma
and influencing civil SUIT the charge was there
upon and the warrant issued. but the defendant
waived an examination and offered Dali ior MS ap-
pearance in a higher court. Inc magistrate was,
however. SO eager 90 the service required
of him that The refused TO take bail and
assumed to proceed with the case as H. he were the
dnal Court until he stopped by legal writ The
aninius was so evident tnat subsequently,, when q
criminal prosecution Tor conspiracy was commenced
against some OF the Generals party, the incident OF
the JUSTICES Court OF the main causes OF heir
notice that Now York Police Justice has ques-
toned the right Of accused party TO waive an ex-
animation and give bail in case OF alleged e
known oil the Western case TO which l
alIude he would probably have been satisfied that
1t accused PERSONS privilege to waive an exam
and his decision controlled by the purest
motives but II he had gwen the legal point little
more reflection no would have been spared the snarp
slap in the face received from the supreme Court.
uout WesLn A BACKWOODS LAWYER.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
PIGEON SHOOTING.

large assemb!age OF the members OF tho Fountain
Gun Club we're in attendance yesterday afternoon at
tho Brooklyn Driving Park, Parkville, l.. L. to par
tcipate In their regular monthly handicap shooting.
Seventeen contested and each shot at seven birds.
The weather dellghifal and tho shooting ranged
above the average.
Messrs. A. Durfee, J. Henderson and J. I. Slane
tied at birds by each killing 9. Then they
fred at three birds each, when Henderson and Slanc
both killed their BIRDS while Durfee killed the first
and m ssed tho second and retired from the contest
Henderson ana Slane then had to shoot at five more
birds each before they could decide the affair, making
fifteen birds Henderson outsh0t h,s opponent
and won the badge by killing his birds straight,
wuile Slane killed and missed g Henderson's total
score was IA OF ID; Slane. IL OF tho
Der. The following are the
SUMMARIES
BRooKLYv DRIVING PARK, PARKyILLE, l.. l-Pgeon
shooting, Wednesday, February o. lS78-The regular
monthly meeting Of the Fountain Gun CLUB, at
pigeon shooting for the champion gold badge. There
were seventeen competitors each shooting at tseven
birds, eighty yards boundary, one and one ioartn
ounces OF shot; hand traps; ties decided ut three
birds The club rules to govern.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
IMPORTERS AND GROCERS.

The Importers and Grocers Board Of Trade held its
monthly meeting at No. 81 Wall street yesterday. The
chairman OF the meeting, Mr.. George W. Lane
directed attention TO the much agtated question OF
trsghts to the West and the unfair discr
discovered from time to time. Instances were cited OF
shipments made some timo ago IRON New York to
Boston, and thence TO the West at rates lower than
the same goods could have been sent direct from New
York to the West. Alter siderable discussion tho
following resolution, offered by Mr.. Turnurc, was
adopted
Resolved, That this Board appoint committee of four
TO act In conjunction With the committee OF the Chamber
OF Commerce in considering the alleged discrimination
against New York Ia railroad freights.
Mossrs. William A. Booth, b. G. Arnold, ID. M. Tur-
nurc, IL. Harrington aud b. Dasn were named by the
chairman rs such committee on motion Of Mr. Far
rngton Mcssrs 4. w. Corles, J. A. Livingston, H.
h. hawloy, Roswald steele and George W. Lane were
named as CON mItLoc 20 consider the SILVER bill and
report AZ special meeting, II such action should be
deemed necessary. 90 lob 90
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
HAIRY GENET'S PLANS.

''Prince Hal" Genet being questioned yesterday In
relation to the rumors of his having been In Harlem
several times during the years he supposed to
have been out of the city he said:"I was here just
once to see Mr. Waterbury, about a year and half
ago. and that is ALL You may remember he reported
IL at the time. All other stories ABOUT my having
been seen here are untrue. Oi course, know there
have been such stories. Why, my own brother-in-
law told his nephew SAID Ee met me on Broad
way and that looked at him. ana thcn. when he was
about to speak, walked away" aud tho genial OK
poltican laughed heartily. II am going 10 take an
office and occupy myself Tor time with strengthening
ont my business Affairs. Further than that say
nothing OF my plans, Tor 1 have none otner AT pres
The New York herald., 1878-02-07

port and New Haven. This promised to be good
hgh the latter mad put forth their best Bird and
loss OF this battle would decide the main. Both
birds fought splendidiy. but, owing to the bet
ter care which the Westport bird had receiycd
Mt the hands OF Of fnes trainers In the
try It seemed impossible from the start for Bridge
port to win. The tasscl alter an animated tussel,
drove Bridgeport IRON tho pit. thus Winning the main
In four straight heats Time minutes. THIS ended
the evenings sport. Bridgeport deciding to continue
the 1gnt no furlhcr II evident that the est
port and NorwaIk iowls which were gamy TO high
degree. had SHOWN the white feather and
were in such 1ne condition tnat they could not be
whipped, even by better birds.
The affair was pleasant one, only marred by q
rumor Just before the lighting commenced that the
police OF Bridgeport and Norwalk had learned OF the
main and would take steps to break II up This
proved be without undation and tho sport con-
tion 10 the close
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
COCK FIGHTING.
BRIDGEPORT AND NEW HAVEN PITTED AGAINST
wEsTPoRT AND NoRwALK.

BRIDGEPORT AND NEW HAVEN PITTED AGAINST
wEsTPoRT AND NoRwALK.
wEsTPoRr. Conn.,, Feb. 6, 1878.
Last night there interesting main OF cocks
fought between Westport and Norwalk and Bridge
port and New Haven. The sport TOOK place In the
stable OF sentlemans barn, situated In retired To-
cuIily between Norwak and southport, and about
eauidstant from each place. Some one hundred
and hty sporting and game bird fan
ciers were present. New Haven and Bridgeport
choosing iron fifteen and Westport and NorwaIk
from eleven 1nc bras ever were placed
in PIT. Tho night being bitter cold,
favorable Tor operations, and the sport began
at ten o'clock. The terms OF agreement between the
parues we're that each should show seven COCKS
weighing from lbs oz TO 8 lDs. o.. and fight all
that might tall in. The contest was for stake OF $50
eacn battle and $3.50 on the man. Seven BIRDS on
each side fell in, aud tho cutting and heelng com :
menced pr0mptly
rnE FIGHTING.
FIRST BArrLE.-Westport showed brown-red
Weighing 3 los. o., bred by NorwaIk gentleman; /;
Bridgeport a black-red of the same weight For the
FIRST ten minutes this was give ana take tight all
around tue pit, whcu the brown-rod lost both eyes,
but being game cock in The slIict sense Of that
term, stuck to his adversary, Kiliug him In 20
slightly In iavor Of Westport winning the main, as -
was ~ fact, the heavy weight nght OF the evening
bridgeport had wagercd much on the result anu, us
conscq cquence lost neavly.
SECOND BATTLE -Westport showed brassbacK tas
sci weighing ! lbs. Oz. Bridgeport brown red
weighing 4 IDS OF, hlgn hcader ana iavorIte
owned IN New Haven The htte tassel went 10 work
plucky at the lavo-ite aud sent him spinning on his
BACK ia corner Of the PIT, but the lavorhe Drown
up and at IL again IN "a moment, wben the tasscl
began upniI JOB out making ny alter ny IN such
quick succession nat the otber bird coud not recover
enough TO reach the smaller ones head TINS
was animated 1ght for about twenty minutes,
when the brown laid down his head ana could not
muster courage enough TO come TO time HIS attempt
TO climb out OF the PIT resulted IN the tassci ucihk ue
clared the wipne. Time, 20 minutes second victory
Tor Westport and Norwaik Odds wero now offered on
the result with no takers.
THIRD BArTLE.-Westport pittcd white nun, y
splendid bird, against Bridgeport aud New Haven .
DlacK-red, both fowls weighing los. OF. each inc
mul the lavvrite at the start, witn heavy ouas
offered aud no takers. RUS was a onc-sded contest
throughout the mun proved TO be so rapid lighter
that the red found II possible TO get good stroke
As a consequences the mun mado work killing
his bird. Time, 10 minutes.
FouRrH BATTLE. Three Straight heats for wcstport
anu NorwaIk caused their hackers TO be elated
and they pttted nno tassol, weighing lbs 10 or,
! against blaok.red, same weight, showed by Bridge
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
Committed FOR ROBBERY.

Michael Roth, alias Michael Larkin, who was ar
rested al a late hour tuesday night at Owen Goo
gncgan place. No. I03 Bowery, by Captain Riley and
Detective Brady, OF the Thirteenth precinct, Brook
lyn, was committed Raymond Street jail yesterday
by Justice Riley. Tho present charge against tho
prisoner Is that OF roobing tho residence Of Henry
Evansville No $50 fhroop avenue; but. IL Is alleged,
many otner roDberics will be proven against MIN.
Justice Wash yesterday coLnuiitted Abraham Down
ing alias ''Clams TO jail until next week. when ne
Will be tr ed Tor robbiDg several dences. 'Cans'
WIS arrested Tuesday by Detective Connors OF the
Icntn prcCiucL
The New York herald., 1878-02-07

Mossrs James 20, 3; Hincy [ISJ 3; Byrne I2IJ =;
Lennon (iSl 2; Charles 1SJ, ana Others were shot
Sell o bounds.
Mr.. William Walton. OF the L. l. s. c., acted ref
Time OF shooting, Two hours and twenty min
ules.
No sweepstakes are allowed TO take place for money
by tins CLUB, one of the bylaws reading as olows:-
'Scction TO- No wagers, bets, stakes or gambling in
any manner shall be allowed any OF the meetings OF
ha clu
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
STOLEN CHESTS OF TEA.

The grocery store OF Thomas d. Reilly, at No. AL
East Fourteenth street, was entered by burglars on
the night the 9Th OF January and several chests OF
tea were carried away. A man named Joseph Con-
nors of NO 400 East Sixteenth street, who was seen
hanging around Roilly's store the night oi the bur-
glary, Was strongly suspected o, being concerned In
IT, and he arrested on Tuesday night by Omcer
McCarty, OF the Eighteenth precinct lie was ar
ragned before Judge Otterbourg at the Fity-seventh
Street Court yesterday and held IN 81, 800 pail 10
answer.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
THE SUGAR TRADE.

A meeting OF sugar importers and renners was held
In tho OF the Importers and Grocers Board OF
Trade yesterday to consider proposed changes In
the rates OF tariff There was definite action taken,
however, and the meeting. after some discussion aa-
iourned until this afternoon.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
CURLING AT ALBANY.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ALBANY, Feb. 8. 1878.
Tho ST. Andrews Curling Club won the Grand Ma
tional Club medal to-day by six shots ST. Andrews
scored 65, Albany SO.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
MARRIED..

HAyEs-MAxwELL.- Tuesday, February s. at 81.
Patrick 8 Cathedral, by the Rev. james A. Corrigan,
both OF this city. -
McGowy-Rox.-On Monday, February 8, 1878, at
the residence of the BRIDES parents fremont, New
YORK city, by Rev. George Nixon, GEORGE W. NC.
GOWN to Miss ADDIE daughter OF Charles Roc. No
cards. - - 49,. -.
WILLIAM WHITNEY 10 Mile. BETTY RiGL
The New York herald., 1878-02-07

FeDruuTV MATTHEW KOYS,
Relatives and trends are invited 10 attend the iu
era ut his late residence, 1l9 West 124th st., on FRI
aay, February s, at one p. M.
RyAS-February o, after a long and painful illness,
john RYAN.
Funeral from his late residence, SO Greenwich av.,
Frlday, Slh INST, AT one r. NJ Relatives anu friends
are respectfully invited to attend.
RYDER.-CaAHLEs h.. son OF William J. and Chrissis
Ryuer, aged year
Funsra, service a. residence. SIG West s7.h St. Feb
scHRAMM --Suddenly, on Monday afternoon, Feb
ruary 4, IDA SouRAMM, vile ef Rev. DR.. Charles
Schrdmm.
Funeral ON Thursday tho 7th inst, at ono O'Clock
p. NJ, from 253 East 10th st Friends respectfully
invited.
ness MAY, youngest daughter Of NJ. J. and NJ. A.
Shany, aged year aud months.
Relatives aud friends invited to attend tho fu.
neral on Thursday, 7th insL from residence or hof
parents, 4G2 Canal ST., at two o'clock
SHELBY. Tuesday, February 1878, at tho res.
idenoe 81 her son-in-law r. Higgins, ESQ, 22o East
mother oil Thomas, John, Michael H., Edward J. and
Margaret, In the list year OF her age
Roman Catholic Church. s4tn st.. near Madison ave.
Thursday, February I, 1878, at ten A. NJ.
Saorr.--On the 9th INST, GEoRorANA E., wife o.
John NJ. shopp and youngest daughter Of Garrett
| huyler, OF Tenufy, N, j., aged "a years.
Notice OF funeral in to-morrow's paper -.
SPEGnTs Ts-Fobruary 3, WILLIAM I. SPEIoHTs, oil Bal
timorc, Md ~ years OF age, son of Captain D. !.
| Speghts
| HIS remains will bc taken TO Baltimore for inter.
| ment IRON his late residence, 2O4 East 63d St.
| Philadelphia and Baltimore papers please copy.
| VoLcKnER. suddenly, on Wednesday, February o,
| at No 407 Quincy St, Brooklyn, Henry f. VoLcKxEa.
| aged % years. months and IA days.
| Relatives and friends OF tho family are invited to
attend the funeral, IRON his late residence, Friday
afternoon. February $, ut two clock
residence, No 81 SAtiantic av., Brooklyn, widow Of
Stephen 7. Wood, formerly OF New YORK city.
Funeral services from hcr late residence, on Thurs
| day, 7lh inst, At two Z. NJ
Yonkers papers please copv.
, 1878-09-01

Pursuant to the published call of the
chairman Of the county committee, the
Democrats of this county, met in con-
vention, at this place, on Saturday, the
3lst of August, Mt 2P.M John n. Low
in the chair, and L. II. Nicoll Secretary,
when the following gentlemen were nom
mated: II. Blackman, Representative.
William Whitfield, Sheriff and Assessor
John II. SWEET, Auditor; Lot Wilbur,
Treasurer; E. H. Nicoll, Probate Judge
DR.. Taggart, Coroner; and DR.. Mccoy,
Superintendent of Schools.
, 1878-09-01

Within the past two weeks, papers
have been received, which give the full
particulars ui tue terrible tornado that
swept over Wnllingtord, Conn. Aug. 9th
1878, and killed 20 outright, and NOR
tally wonnded nearly twice AS many
more, besides destroying some 100000
worth OF property. We were born in
that place. and most Of our near rela-
tives reside there. None Of our relatives
or ncquaintances were injured. Details
may be givOn next week.