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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-06

he total annual interest charge
amounted to....... i0ofs'',oSt o.
Tb,s was an oppressive ourden. For interest alone
90. vsre paving more than double the total current
synenses OF the government In snyy OF pf,er
30 ,bs war for the Union. With such burden Tor
ntorest IL Is not strange thai many besvcd that the
asbr could never be paid But. as We bavc seen,
hst,er op,n,on prevailed. Those who believed that
ing tne national credit tho rates OF nter
al might be roduc cd were sustained by tho public
inaemspt Tho ability and tho purpose 70 pay
inc debt according TO hs letter ana spirit
wers demonstrated IL was seen that the success
ipi Of tho debt depended on tho rates OF
,nterest 70 be paid; that reduction oil 1 per cent
On our whole IN terest bearing debt would DO yearly
saving in interest OF $40 600 600; thsa reduc-
,ton OF per cont tho rate OF interest wouiu save
10 the country $40 0OO O0O which u tho insS'
at per cent on 81, GOO, DOC, OO0
REDUCTION INTEREST -.
The policy OF reducing The doos ana tnereuy
the public credit having been aooptso
let US observe the result In the present condtion OF
ths public debt with respect 10 interest The totsi
interest bearing debt August ], 1873, was ms fol-
lows - 80. ,oo am
Three per cent navy pension fund...... Uoo,o0V
-Four per cent bonds..... llzo5V'vvV
-Four apd-a- baif per cents. 24hUVo oVo
Wv. psr cents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 703 zoe, $50
Six per cents.... 100000, ]oV
Total present Understanding DEBT. 81. 200
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-22
New Advertisements.
AGREAT OFFER ron HOLIDAYS

We will durias these HARD TIMED apA
the HOLIDAYS dispose Of 100 NEW PIANOS
n ORGANS, OF nrst-clsss makers a. low.
prices for cssh, or im:t.llaests. thsa
n ORGANS are the BEST MADE. war.
rantea for s years. III: CataleEae Mailed.
Graf rs 1na:s .". t. ahs :r:ds. ,n ,ANSs
, stops, S4s; lstOps, $50 stops, 165 ; s
tops. SO, 10 stoPs, ess, ia .tops. $50; u
perfect order, not used q year. Xheot Inusic At
half price. HORACE WATERS 4 SON,
Manufacturer and Dealers, 40 East 18th
Street. New York.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-08-14
$40 Reward!

U OGT. ON TUESDAY. MAY 7th. 1878.
4 4 between the Mountain House, the Aurora Road
and Cradebaugh's Ranch, Memorandum Book contain
ing valuable papers, letters and some money The finder
will receive the above reward by leaving it at the Mountain
House the Aurora road. X TERRY -
NAY Tth, 1873 wv
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-08-14
DIR. /. j. CzGPKAY'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL STlTuTE.
2Oa Kenny st, San Franci9co,

2O9 KearrF st, San Frarci3co,
ESTABLISHED III 1854.
For the Permanent Cure OF al Special and
Chronic Diseaass, @lsc n Ii EtUIaia
CompIafsira and Di-eaa OF tks
Nervous System.
IRNHE IMMENSE DES rRCCTI6S fR" Ell.
man life annually from secret and chronic Ci.Gasts,
caused this old and reliable institution TO be established
first Philadelphia, Penn in 1885, and Afterwards il San
Francisco CAL in 1854, private dispensy, il rder t.
afford the afflicted the best medical and surgical treatment
for the above and all other affections and c9aIaiuts
Consultations at the institute or by letter, FREE.
To the AIHicteGs
DR. L. J. Czapkay would respectfully inform Il
public of the Pacific coast that at the solicitation
his friends, and hundreds Of those
natey afflicted with disease he has reopened his MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE and resumed the practice
Of his profession The doctor would remind all who
in need of medical aid, that since reliG Gu;Shir his
very extensive and successful practice in San Francisco
has visited tho principal cities in Europe inspecting dill
gently the most renowned hospitals, and gathering the
perience Of the most learned il the profession benefit
from which he offers to ali need of his services
matte Affections chronic Catrrh diseases of the stomach
and kidneys liver complaints, etc. successfully treated
Those who suffering from the and BGiscretioe
of YOUTH nervous weakness, physical and mental debility
assured Of permanent Charges moderate. Al
communications strictly confidential Medicines sent by
express. Address L. J. CZAPKAY, n. D.,
au25-ly 2O9 kearny St, San francisco
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-08-14
x E1 AS
Infallible Insect and Vermin
DESTR YER,


DESTROY YER,
rs THE ONLY PERFECT AND SUCCES S.
full extermnaor in this country to make clean work OF
Bed Bugs Feas Greybacks, Flies Ants, Cockroaches,
Moths Mosquitoes Lico Canary Birds Plants Fowls,
and Animals in fact complete extermnator Of all insect
He without exception This article has become house
hold necessity. offer the to consumers, rich or
poor such price enable all it plentifuy,
as to guarantee every purchaser complete success.
Only Poison to Insect Life.
Kers Easive Soap for taking Grease Spots Tar Paint
Cotton Goods. Kerrs Sure Cure for Asthma. Kerrs
Sure Cure Toothache. Kerrs Shampoon for beautfy
ing the Hair Kerrs Yeast Powder best in the market
it. Every article to do recommended money
funded.
Kerr's Sure Cure for Corns BuniOns, Warts
and Freckles.
FEW OF THE MANY TESTIMONIALS: johnson
Limmel propretOrs of Parker House, Of and
Tenth streets Sacramento CAL F. A. Preston wholesale
dealer in wines liquors and family groceries and hotel
proprietor Washington Yolo county, Cal; Mrs. Kerr 189
Truckee Hotel Truckee Cal j. J. Smith, proprietor Au
burn Hotel, Auburn, Placer county, Cal L. G. Smith,
merchant postmaster and Wells Fargo Cos agent, Rock
ln Cal; Asa Plank, proprietor Exchange Hotel, Cofax
Cal; F. P Hoy Crystal Peak, New; Peter Yager whole
sale brewery and saloon keeper Folsom, Ca s. B. Cooe
proprietor American Laundry, Sacramento Cal. !; Mrs
Mary Cribbans boarding and lodging house keeper ANA
dor City, Cal D. KBiser, restaurant and lodging house
keeper Carson City Ney Warren G Sunderland whole
Cal; J. H. Miller, proprietor of Millers Hotel LatrObe
Cal Curly Mahon, proprietors Depot Hotol Colfax Cal
l have 1,20O pounds Oh hand-plenty to supply the
attended attend to. Address all orders to JAMES CURRAN,
Postoffice Box No 6l3 Virginia City, New.
Also active agents wanted for ell parts of the Pacific
coast My Powder warranted do represented in every
particular money refunded
The public will find to their interest to look after my
advertisements in the following papers, viz Virginia Even
ing Chronicle Reno Gazette Nevada City Herald Carson
Geo c. Thaxter is agent for Ormsby County All orders
left with him will receive prompt attention je20
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-08-14
MAGNOLIA
BALM

The MAGNOLIA BALM is 9 sure device for creating
Q pure and blooming complexion
Itconceals all natural blemiahes in the most SUI
prising and effective manner
It removes all roughness eruptions, redness'
blotches freckles and tan with magical power.
It drives away all evidences of fatigue and eH-
citement. . .-. ..- ..f
Itmakes the plainest face beautiful.
It gives the complexion dazzling purity and
rOtlnd, and plump.
Tt makes Inatron of IS or 40 look not more than
20 years old, and changes the rustic maiden into n
cultivsted city belle.
me Koonolio Balm removes oil bleuaishss and con-
c.aIs epery Cr1.ebdek TO beauty GHd tUhiIe Il - as
harssIsss az scater ii IS so te-lske tn sS .Tecs hs
ne closet observer casnos detect its a-se .
Ladies' who want to make themselves attractive
ean make an absolute certainty OF IT by ulinS
HAeAN's MAGNOLIA BALM, and we know OF no otter
Way It in the cheapest preparation IN the Worh,
all things considered, and may DO had at any oEHS
EtoTe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-12
FLYING OTER THE ROOFS.
The Claimant oran Inheritance ofs 900, 900
Chased by Deputy sheriff..

An attractive young woman, clad in silks
and laces. and adorned with diamonds. engaged
board last fall in the house Of Mrs. John Fred
cricks of Passar. She said that she was Mrs
Emilio Bluhm Of West Fourteenth street. in
this city Che spoke frequently Of an expected
inheritance Of 81 0oOu0o from the estate Of a
relative who had Just died in California. Law
yora. size said. wcrc cnlcavoring TO secure it
for her. She said that she needed money to pay
the hrnvy foes Of these lawyers, and borrowed
81 300 from John Ross, n merchant tailor. 1900
from Mrs. Elizabeth Rlcgel, and si2u from Mrs
Lena Brckmann the wife Of Mrs. fredericks's
hired man. To the latter she gave a prom issOry
nute. When II icll due. MI Brckmann came 10
this city 10 look for Ms. Buhm, who quit PMS
snie soon after she obtained III" money. iIe
found her in elegant apartments IN Thirty
second street, but she pr0frssed inability To- pny
the note. Then be returned with several deputy
shorils, but Mrs Bmhm had ., aroi over tho
roofs Of the adjoining houses. she Wd~ arrested
u few DAYS afcrwarl IN Monroe street. Tho
Jurors before whom Mrs. Bluhm MAS tried in
the General Sessions ye,icrl lay, on the charge
OF Obtaining money uulcr false prctcn 'rs. dis.
ngrred Judge Sutherland remauhcd her TO
thp CIV Prison.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-12
SUMMER COTT.fGEs BURNED.
A Row Of Buildings Occupied by New York
Tenants Destroyed.

P1rTsFIELD, Mass, Sept. 11.-Ths after
noon row OF eight cottages on Sunset
tcrracc. in Lenox. famous summer re-
sort. making building $50 feet long
and two stories and French roof
high. took fire. and in an hour tho whole
structure was hcap Of ashes. Tho building
WAS owned by Col. r. T. Il. Anchmuty Of Lcnox
and New York and occupied by New York sum
mer tenants. as follows: G.. L. Livcrmorc.
Henry Turnbul. j. s Ruyter. Mrs. NJ l.. Stone.
Mrs. l.. Waterbury, Mrs. Zimmerman. the
Misses Furness. II. $. Appleton. thcwcll-kEown
publisher Mrs. Swan and unrty. \. W. Colgate.
and Mrs. II. \. johnson. These all had their
families with them. and about twenty guests in
all occupied the cottages.
The fire originated in room occupied by
Mrs. Livcrmorc, but her family. except a child
and nurse. We're absent. and 1t is supposed n
spirit lamp. which the nurse was 10 heat milk.
exploded and caused the fire. Tho flames
spread very rapidly. the. crowd who
had gathered having timo to save
not moro than half the furniture.
Tho occupants lost great deal of per-
sonal property. one lady reported tho loss Of
$1,000 worth Of diamonds. Col. Auchmutz
owned the furniture rs well rs tho building,
and his loss is $50 600: insurance. 1922 600, be-
sides some on The furniture. The cottages
were leased by ". ID. Curtis. who loses soma
Of the season. Two ladies in the cottages. who
had 10 leap from windows to escape with their
lives. were but slightly injured. Tho burned
out guests arc being provided for in private
families and tho village boarding houses but
many Will have TO leave town.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-12
ABDUCTED FROM A HOSPITAL.
An Unconscious Man Taken way In q Coach
by his Enemies.

Henry Sneider, the man who was assaulted
early on Wednesday morning. in the dance
houe at 1903 Bowery. was kidnapped yesterday
from the Chambers Street Hospital. 1t Ia sup
posed In the interest OF tho notorious
William McGlory. his assailant. Nc
Glory Is the proprietor OF tho dance
house. which was formerly kept by Owney
Geoghegan. and became well known to the po-
lice through n similar place which he used to
keop in Rivngton street.
Sneider entered tho place about mid
night under the influence Of liquor. and
had more drinks. Ho refused to pay
for them. and was brutally beaten with the butt
of n whip by McGlory.
McGlory was arrested and remanded
at the Essex Market Police Court. Late
rsR9Prte% -, qtt tho Edridgs, =. street police
the city In a vain search for the injured man.
;, The had first called ut the Chambers Street
taken by the police. They found that he
had boon removed and n short inves-
tigati9n showed that he had, boen re-
rys friends Who. was feared, would stcp at
The story, Of the abduction is a simple
9Tne; and beyond that all is conjecture.
mem drayS o tho s6e SsptSi Appearing cn4
rage., To the physicians they repre-
scented themselves as near relatives
themselves as very sollcitous rs TO his
condition. They said that they had ar
ranged Tor his treatment at Bellevue Hos
pital. and wished to remove him. They
auoogsed for taking him away. and
assured tho physicians that no reflection was
intended upon the Chambers Street Hospital.
but that the step was taken to acquit their con-
sciences OF any lack Of attention to Sneider.
The physician said that Sneidqr was still un-
conscious and not In Il fit condition 10 be ro-
moved.
Tho mon said that thclr carriage was fitted
especially Tor tho purpose. and that every
possible caro- would be taken 10 make the trans
fer without injury To- the patient
After some further parey tho unconscious
man was given up 10 his supposed friends and
ne trace Of him has since been seen.
The description Of one of the men answers
TO that OF Thomas McGroy. and efforts
Were at once made 10 secure his arrest, but he
was not to be found in his usual resorts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-12
M.ISkED RIVER TIfIETEs.
The story OF Midnight Robbery Told on
the Witness stand.

Henry Carr and George Willetts, sailors
oi tho sloop VIM p. Hunt. lying in Corlears
slip. were shaken into wakcfulnoss 10y rough
hands at about O'Clock IN the morning Of the
10th ult Carr and Wllatis started up in their
hunks one 81 which was above the other. but
We're pushed back Then they saw two men
standing beside their hunks A handkerchief
was tied over tho mouth Of each Of the men.
practically masking them. Another man.
masked in the same way. stood Mt tho foot Of the
steps leading 10 the deck with cooked revolver
in his hand. One Of the men beside tho hunks
said. in n meaning tone; Givo US some
money or we'll kill your Carr and Willetts
said that they had no money Leaving the man
rincd Cars and Willotts's trunks. BundIing
NJ the clothing and taking pistol and n rifle
hT9hons In 10 Gafr tH' !nrNeS 4uIS NE cabin
they had better been quiet for while. and then
followed his pulls.
trial in the General Sessions. u Edward Cass-
dy alias Bernard Dufry of 432 West Fiftieth
street. by the testimony Of Carr.
Then Assistant District Attorney Rollins
called John Sullivan. alias John Conner Of IL
Gouverneur street 10 the witness stand. sull-
van testified that he met Cassidy and Patrick
Pursell another friend. in a Scanned street
groggery on the evening Of the 10th ut. They
had many rounds OF drinks. At IL o'clock Pur-
river and rob vessel, The proposition, was
met with favor by Cassidy and himself Then
handkeTcheis over their mouths and stole
aboard 2t the Hunt. Aiter hey had committed
the robbery they went 10 a Water street cellar
grogecry and hid all the plumber. excepting the
pistol. THIS he lsuliyanl kept. few days
aiterward he was arrested by Inspector Muir
rAy on the charge of completely in the Fairview
- j. masked burglary. The pistol stolen
from Carr was found IN his pistol pocket He
wis not identified as one Of the Fairvisw
burglars. He informed INSPECTOR Murray Of
tho whereabouts OF Cassidy and Pursoll. but the
latter escaped.
Under DISCRIMINATION sullivan testified
that he is m eN-convict. After hiding the plum
der in the Water street collar, he. CASSIDY aud
lurscll went T. OWney Gooshegau,S saloon in
tho Bowcry. There he aud Cassidy got into u
wrnnglc over a woman.
Counsellor Price asked sullivan what wns tho
state Of his feelings toward Cassidy: intending
to show, probably, that he betrayed Cassidy out
OF spite.
Recorder Hack ruled that tho question was
lmprnprr Cuuu oliur lri'" declined 10 offer
any testimony for the. drienrr ON account Of
this ruling. AMI hegnn his summing up.
Tho jury convicted Cassidy sullivan was
then brought from the prisoners pen To- tho
bar Recorder Hnrkctt sentenced Cassidy To-
state prison at hard labor for twenty years. aud
SuUNan, in Consideration Of his testimony, for
ill,cen years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-12
FRIENDSHIP NOT HOLDING OUT
John Lynch. amer Paying his Friends Fines,
Wounds him Fatally with n Hntchet.

Michael Clifton OF 239 West Thirty-ninth
street is a mason. and reputed TO be a good
workman. He finished n job a week ago last
Tuesday on which no had been at work for
nearly thrco months. Having saved a little
money he and his wife determined to have
holiday. After visiting several places OF amuse-
ment in the Bowery. whore they drank freely. a
misunderstanding arose that resulted In fight
on tho sidewalk. They wero arrested and
locked up Before Justice Murray at the Jeffer-
son Market Police Court the following morning
they were each fined $40. They had lost tho
little money they had with them the night be-
lore, and would have been sent to the island
had it,not been for a friend. John Lynch Of 31
West Forty first street. He paid the fines and
the couple were discharged.
Clifton Scnt his wife home and the two men
snuntered about town. They drank n number
Of times together and toward nightfall Clifton
INVITED Lynch 10 his lodgings. where they quar-
relied Lynch says TINT clifton struck him with
q chisel. and that he defended himself with a
Ratchet. As it was. Clifton received a danger-
Gus blow In the head. from the effects Of which
he is dying
90 Lynch was arralgned in tho Fifty seventh
street Court yesterday. and held to await Cliff
ton > injuries.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-12
4 ELOODLESS DUEL.
How a san Of DR.. Dean, 4. n. ~. Resented "a
Slap In the Face.

MARTINsBURd, W. Va, Sept. lion Sat
urdny last 4. n. Dean. son Of Dr. Dean Of the
United States Navy and James \. Robinson 81
Pittsburgh, Pa. both guests 81 the Trego Hotel.
Berkeley Springs, got into iflicul,y in pri-
waite room whore number Of young men were
gathered Mr. Robinson slapped Mr. Dean in
the face with his open palm. Friends inter-
fered. and the irdcas was stopped for tho time
being. But on Sunday morning Dean sent a
challenge to Robinson. which, was promptly nc
cepted Mr.. {. NJ. Pendlelon, ofB"rkelry springs.
acted as the second OF Mr.. Dean, and Mr. Harry
Brown Of Baltimore rs the second for Mr.. Rob-
inson.
At about o'clock on sunday evening the
principals and thoir seconds all repaired 10 u
secluded grove near the Springs. Alt'r al tho
prcliminarirs had hecn arranged IN strict 9c-
cordancc with the code, time was called and the
question asked. Are YOU roadyI, Tho duel
lists in n firm tone responded Ycs,' Al tne
word both fired slmu ltAnroucly, Mr. Ruhinson's
pislolexploding in the air Neither was hurt
and no more shots being demanded. they step.
ned up and shook hands. The party returned
to the hotel. but lost no timo in leaving M
neghhorhood, to avoid arrest from tho civil
authorities.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-12
lien. .IUSTIN'S SUICIDE.


SAN Francisco, sept. ll.-Alcxandcr Aus
tin. a prominent member OF the San Frantisc
Stock Exchange and oX-Collector. committed
suicide this morning by shooting himself
through the heart at his country residence san
Mateo. Numberu'eS rumors are ailoat As t. tho
condition of his Affairs and the causcs leading
to the act. About s3oO.0 protested remained
in his hands at tn" time Of his death. He has
always expressed his readiness 20 pay over the
amount Whenever the pending suits were de-
cidcd, but has kept his own counsel Hs To- the
wAoreabouts OF the funds. Tho public are
thorofuro ignorant NJ 10 the true condition n
his Affairs and whether aay COMPLICATIONS are
likely To arise from his death.
Tho body Of Alex. Austin MAS brought 10 tho
cl,y to-day Nothing has set been learned 'nu-
corning the city funds that ,werc in his posses
sion. lthas been nscertnln"d that hO has not ro-
crutb been sucreso. nj in his business transact
tions. HIS partners say tina, be has lately shown
signs If failing mentally. His account with the
firm is oyordrawu. Iney are ignorant ol his
having any money On a special d.l osil, and tho
general opinion among financial men is that
tAc funds have been lost N speculation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-12
PRICE TWO CENTS.
A MISSING BANK TELLER.
THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE Oh
A FATHER AND MS SON.
Going Ont 60 Meet his wire md seen Ase,n
No More-uer Confidence In his Integrity
Tie was "a NJ odel Husband and Frther1

Going Ont 20 Meet hi. wire md seen As.,n
No More-uer Confidence In his Integrity
He was NJ odei Husband aud Father"
Robert Henry, aged "a, and Robert Henry.
Jr.. aged 8. father and son. left their home al
1913 West 12ith street. shortly before o'clock
on Tuesday evening. and have not returned.
Mr.. Henry. who is receiving teller in the Bank
OF the Republic when school was over that
afternoon. had asked his little son out for sail.
Mrs. Henry. suDposing that. rs was his custom.
her husband hal taken short trip on Har-
lem boat. about half past five went to the
landing at tho bridge TO meet him on his re-
turn. After sho had gone from the house.
Henry returned with the boy. and, not finding
his wife. said he would go and look for her. In
place OF taking the direction sho had. however,
no walked toward Seventh avenue. Mrs. Sulli-
van. neighbor. saw tho father and son as they
walked slowly toward the west, and young
man met them just as they reached Seventh
avenue. This is the last that was seen OF Robert
henry and Robert Henry. Jr.. up to IL o'clock
Mr.; Henry Is about 8 feet inches in height,
h has black hair and eyes, bald head. q small
check, and q black. silk hat with a black cloth
Win brs Sz Sas G 9So Rna sTas
ha 0nry Ju1 hod as he came n out OF school Mr.;
that the missing man was model husband
and father. They had been married eleven
years. and he has always been devoted to her
md nor two children-the boy who Is with
him. and little girl Of 10. He spent his even
ings at home. had no companions to draw him
away, and could be found almost any fine night
smoking his pipe in the front garden.
Mr.. Henry has been In the employ OF the Bank
OF the Republic fourteen years and worked up
TO tho position OF receiving teller When he
left tho bank on Monday, 1t was to take vaca-
ton Of two days, so that no expected to go back
, 70 ms desk Yesterday morning; He said tho
longer rest. and he purposed TO use
his two days in short trips TO Manhattan Beach
or Rockaway. The officers OF the bank were
surprised yesterday to hear that he had disap-
peared. Mrs. Henry said she was sure there Is
nothing wrong in her husbands accounts, as
he was in the habit OF connding to her his busi-
ness affairs. Her mother. who visited the bank
yesterday morning. heard no complaints.