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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
The Masoaic sociaI.

Brief mention was yesterday made OF
the next Masonic social, which will be
given in Gold Hill Masonic Hall next
Friday evening. In further reference
to this matter the News is authorized to
state that the Masonic socials OF this
season will not ia any way fall short OF
last years receptions, while in some re-
spects there will be improvements. In
the first place. attention Is called to the
fact that the dias Tea the entrance OF
the hall has been removed and the can.
u stretched the entire size OF the hall.
This will give room for at least one more
set in quadrilles. and be particularly &c.
commodating for the round dances.
Tickets for the social are placed at ~.
80 that all who wish to join in the fes.
~tivities can do so at small expense.
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Arr,,.i. ana. a...i.s


Ell Murray. J d Terrill. Is Mcclure and
wife. Mrs J II Abesl. Miss II Abeel. wn
Malvin. J E Rulon and son. n J Gonzales
T b Dexter. A Hart. I E James. Mis'
Grey. Miss Hodgkins. Ed sweeny. Gee
ellison. Jas T McNAnus. Mrs J Williams
J l. Csllison. J II Jesssn. Miss Parker,
J Anderson. J Matthews. DR. Chapman,
Miss N Arlington. A W Balls and wife. u
Roddan. George Tuhy. A Robsrtson. n J
McMsnus. J Tobrinsr. II K Dsvely. @ II
Ruli.on. c II Kaiser. A la Porte. p Il
Ellis, y d Prescott. II Rising and wife,
d Gou,cher. Mrs Sullivan, I Ivancovich,
Mrs c spooner. E B~lsunsrhsssot. O osg'
II + Barting. E J Gilmore. J Packard,
C J Hillyer and wife, George Moloney,
= Cleveland. r H Manuel. A Pstcher,
II A Bowley. J N Wmont. 3 Council,
J Aiken. J Murphy.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08

SAN FKAscIsco. Oct. Sat the annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of the Bank
OF California to-day the old Board Of
Directors was reelected. Adam Grant
being chosen to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by tho death Of Michael Reese.
The net earnings OF the bank for the
year IL $527. 900. Nothing was said
about declaring a dividend, II being un.
derstood that the policy OF the bank Ia
20 accumulate q strong reserve fund.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
Board Of Tewn Trustees.

A regular meeting Of tho Board oil
Town Trustees was held last evening.
Pressnt-Trustses woolley, Copeland
aud President pro tenn. Mercer; also.
Town Marshal McCleery, Town Attorney
Harris and Town Clerk Hyde.
Foreman Mcsiartin Of Yellow Jacket
Fire Company appeared before the
Board and stated that he had q commu.
niea.ion from Button e. Son. This firm
could furnish the town with the kind oil
a hose carriage desired and delivered at
the depot in Troy for 5000.
On motion Of Trustee Woolley II was
ordered that the town allow Yellow
Jacket Fire Company 500 to procure a
new carriage, ON condition that said car.
riage DO the property OF the town. and
also that the one now In use become the
property OF the town.
The reports OF the different standing
committees were received.
The Committee IN Streets reported
that q portion OF Main street above the
railroad had been filled IN, and suggest.
cd that the Tunnel toll.rosd in the vicin.
ity OF the school house be filed in with
gravel. no that the children may be sble
to get over II In the Winter season.
The matter was referred to tho Town
Marshal.
The regular monthly bills were ordered
paid. and the following referred to the
Finance Committee: l.. L. Doan x Go.
$40 n, l.. L. Sawyer S22 o., j. A.
Marshall & Co. 81 40. W. n. Hall x
Co. $50. ]. d. Marshall 80. Coleman *
Co. 80. Galla,in l. Folsom Sll G2, Geo.
Emmett SAL 80.
The names Of several parties who
wanted their taxes RENTED were handed
into the Board. This being . matter
for the Board OF Equalization to con-
slider no action was taken upon IL.
Some complaint was made by School
Trustee John O'Bennstts relating TO
some Of the residents near the school,
house ON the Divide. allowing surplus
water to run On the school grounds.
The matter was placed in the hands oil
the Street Committee.
Adjourned.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
Ta.dnx,n E~laciinns.

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. Selection IL
progressing quietly with indications OF a
very full vote being polled. There are
three full tickets for State officers aud
the Legislature, and three candidates for
Congress in all the districts except the
Seventh Indianapolis and Twelfth Fort
Wayne Districts. In the former the
Democrats indorse DIR. De LaMatcr, tho
National nominee. and in the latter the
Republican vote with tho Nationals for
Studebaker. Comparisons will DO made
on Secretary OF State with the vote cast
for Governor in 1876. The ticket being
very long. reliable returns cannot be oh.
tanned till late.
CINCINNATI. Oct. s-The election is
proceeding quietly. The vote will DO
heavy.
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rnE ArsHAxIsrAs TROUBLE.
PrepArisg for Active Operations
AEatnst The Amer - nussiA's
Projects In Case OF English Suc.

u Atneer itussih ,
Projects In Case OF English suc.
cess.
LONDON. Oct. CA dispatch from
Bombay says troops have been ordered
to advance from Dera Ghazikhan, thus
threatening Afghani.tan from a new
point. 1t is reported that dissensions
have broken out among the great AZ.
ghanistan chiefs. The Ameer has asked
the tribal councils for assistance. II is
believed that tribes. mastering 10000
fighting men, have assented. The other
tribes, with about 5000 warriors. 70.
main neutral. The Ameer has freed
from prison his son Yakoubkhan. who
IL a noted general. The whole garrison
Of Peshawur is marching against Ali
Musjuid. II is even reported tonight
that the place has been captured.
The Government will issue a procla-
nation announcing its intentions ON
Monday.
A Bombay dispatch says: II was In.
tended to attack Alamusjuid on Monday.
An Afghan army is proceeding TO Koa.
rum.
A dispatch from DarjerlinR says 200
men Of each regiment at Peshajour and
horse artillery with forty.pounder bat
teries have gone to Jamrood. Ii Is re-
ported that four Afghan regiments. with
six guns. have advanced to tho mouth
Of Thukkhybee Pass. Many white and
Sepoy regiments are Fastening to the
frontier. The commissariat arrange.
ments u grave complaints.
The Times. summarizing its Indian
advices, comes to q conclusion relative
10 the probable course OF operations
similar" to that in the Standards article.
Il says II Is not considered e~xpedient to
hazard on advance ON Candahr at pres.
ent. unless IN opportunity for a coup de
main offers. which is most improbable.
BERLIN. Oct IA dispatch from st.
Petersburg says: II the Ameer is beaten
aud his territory annexed by England,
Russia will occupy Meeiv and Ebalkh,
In southern Turkestan, near the Afghan
| borders.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
I.lunrSINa
Condensed kilograms from all Tot
uous OF she world.

Condensed kilograms from all Tor.
tiSus oT she world.
Michael Quietly, formerly catcher for
the California base ball club OF San
Francisco. died yesterday in Now York
Of mslarial fever.
The Grand Orient Of France, FREQ
Masons. have sent Minister Noyes one
thousand francs for the fever stricken
sufferers OF the South.
An Imperial decree has been pub
lished accepting the designations OF the
whole Hungarian ministry, but ordering
them to continue tho administration Of
affairs until the appointment OF their
SUCCESSORS.
The town OF Kolaschin was peacefully
surrendered to the Montsnegrins Friday.
In accordance with the Treaty OF Der
lin.
A destructive prairie fire has trayersed
from fifteen TO twenty counties OF
Dakota, between Jim river and Missouri
river. The destruction Of property Is
large. but no details are received.
Governor Howard OF Dakota has Of
fered 81, 900 reward for the arrest OF the
party who robbed the Cheyenne treasure
coach two weeks ago.
Mn. General Sherman returned to
Washington last evening from Atlantic
City. quite recovered from her recent
illness. The General is expected to.
morrow.
A colored man named Stone In Wash.
ington. yesterday killed his wife with a
razor. and made q savage attack upon
his sister.ni.law with the same weapon.
She lies ina dangerous condition. Stone
was arrested.
A dispatch from Berlin reports that
Field Marshal Count Won Moltks has
rendered his resignation. The matter
will DO decided when the Emperor re-
sumes control Of the Government.
General Dorel. French Minister OF
War, has sent General Noyss, American
Minister. 600 francs for the relief OF the
yellow fever sufferers In the United
States,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
oraad Lodge Of i aiwh,. OF ry,hiss

The Grand Lodge Of Knights Of
Pythias OF the State OF Nevada convened
yesterday at the hall Of the Pacific Coast
Pioneers. Virginia, with the following
Grand Officers present +: Grand Chan.
cellor. W. ii. Davenport, Eureka Grand
Vice Chancellor. II. d. Gross. Virginia;
Grand Prelate. A. +. Shannon. Austin ;
Grand Keeper Record and Seal. G. L.
Laughton. Carson /; Grand Inner Guard.
I. Il. Bingham. Virginia ; Grand Outer
Guard. T. N. Tremberth, Gold Hill.
After hearing official reports. appeal
cases and other business. the Lodge took
q recess until this morning at II o'clock.
During the evening q sort Of general
good time was held by and among the
brethren. and q nice little social gather.
ing was the result.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
Reno Time Table.

Those wishing to take the special train
to Reno during the State Fair will notice
the following time table {; Going down
Virginia. TAO A. NJ; Round
House. 7:l3; Gold Hill. 7:lS
Baltic. 7:22 ; Scales, 7:30; Haywards,
1888; Silver, 7]l Mound House,
7:5i; Eureka. 4; Santiago. SO3; Merri'
mac. s:lO; brunswick. 8:l2; Empire,
s:l8; Lookout. S:23; Carson. $50; Lake
View, s:52; Mill Station. 0; Frank.
town, 907; washoe. 924; Steamboat,
9:i2; Browns. $50; Huifaker's. 957;
Anderson's. 1906; Fair Ground. 1910;
Reno. 1925.
Returning. the train will leave Reno
at o T. NJ, and Fair Ground at 6:2O,
reaching Carson at G:37. Silver at 7i5,
Gold Hill at $40. and Virginia at $40.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
n.p.r,nr.s l..st .yeaiss.

W ID shearer. George Robinson. II Don.
nelly. II Schwartz. A La Porte. II II
Penoyer, + Blsnnerhassstt. o Friedlander,
W Y Anderson. ID W Dalch. N Williams.
4 Harper. J N Hetrick. q sutro. ] W
Balls, J J Kohler. n Gregory. 3 G Roberts,
Mrs n Babcock. Mrs n Z Armstrong.
A N Mulhern, Mrs q b Hillyer, J Murray.
Mrs d Alston. Miss E Kelshaw, II A Clark.
Mrs Geo A Grail. L 3 hose and wife. Ell
stAnger. L Leuzon wife and child. Mn W
Limerick. TP Mccarthy. Miss @ wssieost.
Mrs L humphrey. W T Lewis. II Bawdsn.
P Moore. Geo G Malonsy and wife. Mrs.
8 u Bops, 7 Bonaisco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
The yellow Fever.

MEMPHIS, Oct. S.-The weather Is
settled warm which is favorable to tho
further spreading Of the disease. From
G o'clock last night until noon to-day
twenty-five deaths were reported by un.
dertakers.
NEw ORLEANS. Oct. s.-Deatbs. 49l
cases reported. lsG total deaths. 1921;
total cases, l0.7SG. Weather cloudy
and threatening rain.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08

STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEES. = The
members OF the Republican State Con.
trail Committee OF Nevada are requested
to meet in Virginia on Thursday next al
II NJ. See official notice.
LEWIS LocKHARr died this morning
on North ID street. Virginia. very sud.
denly. His complaint was said to be
typhoid fever or typhoid pneumonia.
JupaE RIsISa returned this morning,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
THEY Ill TAKE 1T.

When the system 10 run down to that extent
that you pass slespless nishts. are nervous and
irritable. have gloomy f~orebodinss. sour stom'
ach. sick headache and coated tongue. do not
under General Debility. but cheer up and try
Whites Prairie Flower. the great Liver panscea
now for pale In every city and town on the
continent No medicine ever compounded II
half its equal for the cure Of Dyspepsia and
Liver complaint. IL has . specinc power over
the liver. and by curing The Liver. Dyspepsia
and all other diseases arising rom II vanish 90
n by magic. samplo bottles arc sold q the
small price Of Is cents, that will convince you
OF Its merits. Large sire bottles rs cents, fof
sale eyery whero. IN cow 3
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
A VOICE IRON v A

Prom Virgins Oily poor sufferer, almost
devoured alive By an ulcsrous secret disease,
sends ns his thanks aud gratitude for his re.
covery TO health. effected by those sterling good
msdicin's, Bristols Sarapsrilla and Pills.
established for over forty years. They have the
confidence OF both doctors and patients.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indi,cretions Of youth. nervous weakness, early
decay. loss Of manhood. etc. I will send .
receipt that will cure you YRIE OF cHARoE
This great rtmedy was discovered by q mission.
ary In south America. seLd . self-sddresred
envelope 10 the REV. JOSEPH T. lNMAN,
station ID, Bible House, New iork City.
se2O 6m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
ONE or rmg aRI0nTRsr CHARMS

OF . fair face IL . nne set OF teeth. The ladies
being fully alive to this fact. pstronize soz0.
Don't IN preference 10 any other dentifrice.
since they know by experience that 70 preserves
like no other the pristine whitenees and clean.
illness OF the teeth. and males Q naturally sweet
breath additionally fragrant. II 10 one Of the
privileges of the Aaux ser TO look lovely, and
that portion Of Il which uses sOZ0DONT has
learned that the article contributes In no small
degree to the end In view. All druggists sell
IL, sell In
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
A CASE.

One q the most extraordinary cures or
record was tina: Of tho man John r. Herman
dex, residing In salt LAKE. City, who Was q
deaths door with that terrible disease Maras
mus Oh. hest medical aid had failed TO stoI
ths progress OF the malay, vben twenty.thre,
bottles Of BItIsTOL'S SARSAPARiLLA ant
three phials Of BkisToL's PILLS made him ,
we'll man. ly25 In
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
rnR PALACE KATIN0 STAND.

For . roast Of beef une1oeilsd In STOREY
county. 10 to Thomas Hsfron's Eating Stand,
In the Palace Saloon. No. Z North O ftrset,
Virginia CITY. Fresh oystsrs at all hours In
eyery style. Forty ninen always on hand q
night. For tasty, homo style OF cooking. and
the best and fresl est OF eli that the marksta
afford. the Palace Eating Stand has no supsrios.
TT Il. apis q
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
D. II. GALLUP.

o. IT. GALLUP. opposite the Bank Of oalifor'
mia, Gold Hill, hseps constantly on hand oil
~favoritc brands Of Imported C:sars. choice bit
cigars. all kiads Of chewing tobacco. meer.
schsum pipes, nuts, candles, me cutlery. and
toys and isncy goods Of all kinda. apps %
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08

The Professor OF the unpronounceabls
name. who recently stole a watch in Sir-
ginia from his D.street mistress. pleaded
guilty to-day and was held to appear
before the Grand Jury.
Tux Board Of Equalization yesterday
reduced the assessment on the property
Of churches. benevolent institutions,
ars organizations, etc. thirty Pss cent.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08

No Lady ever taints her handksr.
chief with . coarss perfume. Indeed. the ~
fined Of both sexes Arc always c,itieal IN this
particular. Hence 10 IL tina, MURRAY 4 Ian.
MANS FLORIDA WATER 10 % universally
preferred BY persons Of correct taste TO all Other
toilet waters and extracts. sep 2ocod
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
MRDICAL

This srest cure for Rhsunstism. Neuralgia
and all Pains, Burns. scslds, Colds. and oil
sehe. and pains that people and families suffer
with. Ia really q wonder and . success. J.
Jones, Jr. sells it at Gold Hill. jei2 6m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
IDtstrtct Court.

The following business was transacted
in the District Court this morning;
Duncan vs.. Joseph Smith-Judsmsn'
for plaintiff.
Estate OF VIM. wright-Tims Of pro-
bate Of will fixed.
Estate OF q. II. Kohler-Ordsr en-
tered directing sale Of personal property
Sole leadership Of Mrs. Wssner-Ap'
plication granted.
Adjourned.
MORN CITIZENS.
The following persons were admitted
to citizenship by the District Court to-
day;
Andrew Baird. native OF Scotland,
aged %; Anthony Hart. England. ~,
VIM. Harper. England. 80. James Smith,
England. 30; Daniel Ashby. England,
-; Joseph Sparks. England. %; Rich,
ard Thierman. Germany. -: Henry
Kellow. England. "a; Thomas Chap.
psll. England. 80; Michael W. Dugan,
ireland, 80.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-08
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION
STOREY COUNTY COURT HOUSE
BONDS.

OPrIcE or THE BOARD OF COUNTY
" Commissioners Of Storey County. Nevada.
-Notice 10 hereby given In pursuance Of an or.
der Of the Board u County Commissioner OF
rtorey County. Nevada. msdo and entered In
the minutes Of said Board on the 9Th day OF
September. A. u. ISIS. that thai there remains
the ann OF Ten ThousaDd Dollars In the Storey
County Court House FUND. 10 be applied 10 the
redemption Of storey County Court House
Bond., and that sealed proposals will be re-
csiyed. and the same sre hereby invited lot the
surrender OF said storey County Court House
Boods on or before the Twenty.nfth day OF Oc.
tobcr. A, ID. 1878. 90 DC made and died with the
CIerk OF said Board. at their once In the City
OF Virginia. for said amount.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and An red the seal Of said Board, this 18th
day Of sptsmber. 1878.
l.r.Ll. j.. P. MCFARLAND.
Is
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FOR SALE OR TO RENT.

A NEAT, COMFORTABLE COTTAGE ~
n slisibly situated on High street. Gold
Hill, opposite the Nxws once property. w
10 offered for rent. or will be sold. together With
the lot, on reasonable terms. Apply TO Mrs.
Fitzpatrick. on the premisss. or 10 this once.
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kErORr.
San Franeisos beard.

$50 Jackson. ~. l2s, IL
400 Phenix. 6, 5s
500 Alps, soc. Ioc
ass Belmont. 3a,3
G55 Leopard, IL
700 ella. iOc, i5c. SOc
500 jefferson, ~
2i5 Nothern Belle. iOt., iOs
is50 Hussey. Zoe. DOC
220 Manhattan, q
6j0sDsfrees. Csc, Joe
$40 Grand Prize. So
735 ArgentA. ). 5a, ia
202O Navajo, ~. 1 Is, l 10. Ia
li2O Endowment. l 0j. I 10. l 10
1890 Independents. ) 40. J ~. y.
l~0OO.Silyer Prize. LOG
300 Star. Ijc
go Tuscarora. DC. lOc
$3.50 Belle Isle. &c, IOc, Ooc
1910 Day. SOC. 55e
200 East Grand Prize, 2Oe
1870 Hillside. ~
1870 Highbridge. ! w, ! sO'
IS HAMBURG.
100 Paradise, SO
225 Modoc. soc. oOc
iIO0 Coso Con-. 21o
SOS Bodie. ~. 22s
G35 Bechtel. I GO. ~,
eco MeClinton, 'oc, 1Oc
1875 Tioga, -. y,
925 summit. II. =. l 20, l 50, 81
SIS Bulwsr. 10
5Tj Aurora.
C2O GOodshsw. aOc
ISIS Oriental, ,, l 70, IL
1910 Champion. | 81, l 10,
30 BlaekhAwk. I5c
$50 Belvidere, it,is
1905 Sitting Bull. l 40, iS.it.ii5
$50 south Bsdie. Sc. soc. 300
1850 Booker. Coo
$50 South standard, zoe
$50 Richer. l ~,
1910 Mono. Sc. 81, sac
$50 hustler. I
1890 santa Nina, soc
200 ChieitAin. zoe =.
500 RifuezA.
SO Martin White, :
40 Del Monte. Z
$50 Leeds. ~, IN. 6i. GO
iisj Tiptop, IN. 10. l W
200 Golden Terra
100 Homestake,
IS silver King. i6s
100 standard. ST.
200 Lila. SOC
i35 Lady Washington, =
40 Ko.suth, soc. 35e
1910 Andes. I %, I 81, l 10. W. 40
1000 Con. washos, 2Oc. 2jc
$50 wslls-fArgo, SOC, J5c. 2je
aGO Mides, 2
600 Ward. l 40. IL, Ia
5sj Challenge. 81, 2 ~. y.
2i0 woodville. zoe, &c
iG0 senator. 1
251O Phil. Sheridan, "a, 22O
iIO scorpion, ~, y, ~
ESQ LeviAthAn, I ~. I u, 10
ls0 North Con. Virginia, ~. y 5
40 solid Silver, 2
440 Morning Star. 8
200 Monumental. i5e
800 Trojan. iOc. SOC
400 North Ophir. n.
$50 Bsnton. 5. ss. s..
100 ~. Louis. SOC. soc
100 Vermont.
100 Blue Jacket. 2. 2 10
100 North bonanza, 1, 9Oc. 95c
2GOO North Sierra Nevada. iOc, i5c, zoe
600 Brilliant. I ~
500 PIutas, 2. 40
800 Orleans,
,u. xop,,xa.
"a
81 ophir' W. 49, AZ, %
lOoS Mexican sly, OF, ~, oV1'h
i2!o uouid curry ~; ~ M, mn,
$40 Best Deiehef' ~ w. "'N
tyO California, l5s'iSt
10 savage. ~. IA
SiD Con. virginia, 10, ~ To- ~
SEQ Hale Il Norcross, IN 'Ea'S
100 Crcsn Point. III. lOt =,
1870 Yellow Jacket, 3is' u 49, o1' D
b3O, u. 33S, Sj
$50 ChollAr-P otosi, 6i
2li5 Imperial. l ~, i 10, IL
$40 ksntuck, ss,y
40 Alpha. lTS, IL, ia
lass Beleher. IL, iOt. lOh, lOS, iOs
los
$40 Confidence. i2S, iis' l2's' H. lss
Is
les Sierra Neyads. 2iI, 10, us, III ~
300 Utah. III, ~, iOs. ~, ~
i7i0 Bullion. lea. les, lev
7i5 OvermAn. ~, "a, 26S. 26t, 2Gt
1}i5 Exehequer, 49,, fs,tt
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Z House. RoNps.

Commissioned Torp moved that the
Clerk be authorized to advertise for the
redemption Of the Court House Bonds
and stated that the balance was, accord
ing to his recollection. $751; 600 and in
t~erest. including 10000 already adver'
tised for. Carried.
Adjourned till next Friday at II A. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-29
The Labor INQUIRY.
TESTIMONY OF JOHN ROACH, TUE SHI



=, The principal witness before the Coagres-
sional labor investigating committee ia New
York yesteI day was Mr.. John Roach, the well
known ship builder. He said hat he appeared
as workingman wiohad iabOred at one time
fol 81 90 per day from sunrise to sunset He had
had found that the wOrkiDgman mad been
benefited. After he had labOred for fifteen
years at 81 90 per day, he hal saved enough to
begin for hims. If on "a very small capital. At
had taught them extravagance. When the
wages rose from II 80 to 81 and . per day the
oIa daed in ssKsS That hey
would be wise to destroy the agricultural
implements and thus allow Russia TO compete
with the u tied States in her proiae:s
country? When Eng and found that S e
could not feed her people from her own lands
she removed her corn laws aad gave her peo-
could build ships as cheapiy as any other
country in the world she removed her nsvlga-
tion laws. Mr.. Roach then spoke about ship
built now in this country at from 81 to $40 per
ton, fully equipped. After the revolu; ionary
v ar the country was a wilderness, and with
the navigation laws. Ships we're greatly
needed and no capital to purchase them, ship
cap ,penteis were paid by barter OF grain for
1hafGT ana 1 So on on But 1t developed the ship
sells that taught England lesson which she
has not forgotten. After lsl2, up TO the rebel.
lion, q! eco 600 We're brought into the country
Tor ships built in this country, ships the
most rapid and best built in the world.
On this island fifteen thousand men were EN-
p'Cyed IN tuilding ships up to the war of the
rebellion. To-day only one shpyard exists on
ills !. la1 d, where numerous aud hourishing
esta hlisl ments had SiOcd before the rebellion.
He thought one of the worst sights was like
lis aWn shops, here million dollars of ma
cllneIy is lying idle and wOrkmen unemployed
because tie shops were idle. He recited the
.fecs OF the war, i'm tine withdrawal of labor
from active pursuits and rise i'm wages and
everything consumed. He also referred to
the era of railroad speculation, the rapid de-
ve'opment OF mining and manufacture under
this speculation, its sudden stoppage under
TIE panic and the distress which followed in
the mining districts and the iron works. He
then referred TO three great branches of trade,
agriculture, manufactures and commerce. and
showed that with the Introduction of ma
chinery in working farms the wO kman had
been benefited, and was able to earn more
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