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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-25
Art Schools-New-York City.
MRS. LOUISA B. CULVER

VIII pupils in painting landscape, flowers still life
china and decoration studio 1.-THE Bella" No. 4S East
26thst, corner 4thaye.
References Mr.. ID. Huntington MI. VIM Hart. MI James
". naIt, Mr. A. L. Bellows
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~ TUTE.-Genoral Russelps school, Conn.,. for
yfOurth preparatory 20 college, scientific schools
busincss thorough physical tanning by military drilling gym
pssttce &C. Information and references ARpaaon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-25

mr. L. SAUVEUR'S School of Languages,
hl4Sl BroadwayThe morning Latin classes and class OF
the afternoon advanced French classes
are L. himself class and private nsruc
On ancient and modern languages day and evening
FRENCH LECTU RES-Dr L. Sauyeur will lecture at the
School every Friday at $3.50 m commencing on DECEMBER
Tickets school. Address Dr. l.. SAJNEURl6l West
4bth.st. For catalogues address the Secretary.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05
THE RECORD

Is delivered In Phoebe and Bullionville at IS
cents per week, payable to the Carriers.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

San Francisco Alta: Among a number
Of political offenders Danish ed for q
brief period from Lower California, is
Pedro Badillo. Pedro fourished for
many years in Los Angeles. where he
was popularly known as" Sixtoed Pete. p"
His main business was supposed to be
acting IS chief engineer fc. gang of
horse thieves. Horses disappeared with
discouraging frequency and great mys-
terry. Pedro was popularly supposed to
know how and whittier, but no one
could find a stolen horse in his possess
sion, and so no formal complaints were
lodged against him; indeed, Pedro's rep.
utation ss fighter seemed to create a
general impression that it would not be
healthful to talk too loudly about him.
At last, however. stolen horses were ac-
tually traced to him, and the authorities
had to arrest him, and this happened
short time after he had failsd by only
six votes OF being elected member Of
the City Council, for in those days a
man of activity was encouraged by the
Los Angeles politicians. 1t became evi.
dent that Judge Sepulveda would have
to send Pedro to the State Prison; it be-
came so evident to Pedro himself that
he mounted his horse and rode away
into Bsjs. California, with none to pur-
sue him or make HIM afraid. In his
new home he has recently figured as
"Citizen Badillo." heading little revo-
lutionary party, and seems to be a per-
son Of some local Importance. For in
Mexico, as we'll as here, activity az we'll
as pertinacity tell in politics; and if we
give to an ex-monte dealer the highes,
office We have the disposal Of, they en-.
courage an ex.horse thief to reform their
Government and drive out rulers they
do not like.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

All persons having business with this Office are
requested to address the RECORD PUBLISHING
COMPANY. We have no authorized Agents.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

An ingenious use of carrier pigeons is
on record. They were employed in Bel
GUM to smuggle tobacco into France.
Each bird carried from ten to fifteen
grammes Of the weed, and two dozen
pigeons per day were dispatched. How
long the new industry had been estsb-
lished is not stated. but one day it come
to grief. A bird was too heavily loaded
and he dropped with his burden, ex-
hausted, into the Seine. A police in.
quiry resulted, and the whole business
was exposed.
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NOTICE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ have received the

ASSESSMENT ROLL
And original lists Of property for theyear A. Z.
1877, from the Assessor Of Lincoln County,
Nevada, and the same is in my Office for public
inspection. The Board Of Equalization will
meet at their Office on Monday, 6eptembef
18th, A. D. 1877. for the purpose Of eQualis-
ing said ROLL and will continue In session from
day to day until and including Monday, the LIT
day Of October, A. d. 1877, and all persons hay.
ing objections to make to said assessment must
present the same to said Board, while In ses.
sion. f.sx
Phoebe, September 10. 1877.
J. M. HANFORD.
[I.s.l County Clerk and Ex-ofloio clsfA
s1s-1m. Of ths Board oe 1qrAliAasaon. ~
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

Barnum onght to secure a collection
OF Chicago bankers, who are the shortest
men in the world.
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SheriR's Sale.

sSAA01 A2A . J8AOe
DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
ID out Of the Justices Court, in and for the
Township Of Phoebe County Of Lincoln, State Of
Nevada, and to me directed and delivered, for
judgment rendered in said Court, on the 18th
day Of september, AID. 1877, in favor Of the State
of Nevada. and against Margaret Nalley, and
also all the real estate and improvements here.
matter described, for the sum Of 81 7o.1o0, 10
gold coin, tax and delinquency, together with
$26 s4.1O0, costs of suit. amounting In the whole
at this date to $3S 63-1O0, have levied ON the
following property, to wit: Fee simple title
to two lots on Main street, being lots s3 and u
in block 26; also fee simple title to one lot on
Cedar street. being lot 26 In block 26, and also
the improvements. .
Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 18th day Of October,
A. D. 1877, ut 10 O'Clock M, will sell all the
right title and interest Of said Margaret Mallsy
in and to the above described prcrerty. At tho
front door Of the Courthouse in Phoebe, Lincoln
county, State of Nevada, at public auction, for
cash in hand, to the highest and best bidder,
to satisfy said execution and all costs.
W. L. MCKEE,
o16-td Sheriff Of Lincoln County.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

JOB WORK.
Done st the RECORD ONCE In the hast stxI
Known to the art; and must be paid for On de
livery unless persons having the work dons
nave standing accounts with the once. 10 d !,
Walton from this rule.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

A large quantity OF Indian remains
has been unssythsd near Hollister.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

The Sheik- -ul-Islam in Constantinople
has composed prayer for Turkish sue
cess, to be rscited in all the mosques of
the Turkish empire. Its expressions
against the opposing armies are not of
the most amiable kind. After praying
for the Turkish arms, it says: "Sweep
from the surface Of the earth the infidels
who oppose us, thee, and thy holy and
only religion. They are buried in the
gloom of impiety like hogs in swamp,
and yet they dare to lift their hands
against thy faithful people and thy
prophet, Mohammed Dissolve their
alliances, disperse their troops, break
their weapons, crush their forces, and
pitch them into the depths of hell,
May they and their riches bscome the
prey of those who believe in thee and
thy prophet, and with whom may re-
main the grace and the benedictions Of
Allah!'
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

The Hindoos, tired of their passive
position in the matter OF conversion,
have determined to organize mission
for the propagation of Brahminism
among the benighted English Christians
of Australia. Sursdschi, the new apostle,
is an eminent Brshmin of Benares, who,
while recently visiting the Australian
colonies, was struck by the fearful per-
valence of drunkenness among the in
habitants, Returning to his native
country. he called together meeting OF
Brahmins at Benares, the holy city of the
Hindoos, and laid before them details Of
the miserable degraded condition OF their
fellow subjects in Australia. 1t ives
unanimously agreed that the only last"
ing remedy would be the conversion OF
the Australian Christians to better and
purer faith. A large sum OF money
has been subscribed, and several Brah-
Minis have placed themselves at the dis
posal Of Suradschi, who is busily en-
gagged in translating portions of the
Vedas into the English tongue. for mis-
sionaries.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-01-05

"There is not" wrote the editor OF
the Deadwood Daily Champion, "a
quieter, more peaceful, we'll regulated
and orderly community in the Western
country" And then, as the Office boy
entered to say that somebody wanted to
see him, he took his bowie.knife be.
tween his'teeth, put a Colts new patent
seven-shooter on the desk in front of
him, and then said: Jim, get out an.
other coffin-a plain one this time-and
let the critter come in"
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vor with the public. 1t may well be doubted
whether any such result would follow under
the present scheme, which contemplates ctarg-
ing an admission fee. TO make the collection
of real vqlue its scientific features should be
carefully considered; If it is to be OF use In
educating the public, very full details as to
the name and characteristics of each animal
should be placed so that the descrip-
ton can be read at glance. Without clear
labels, collections of natural history objects are
of little service. Much will depend upon the
intelligence and care that is expended in keep
ing such an exhibition in good order. 1t
may prove more difficult to secure a
good superintendent than to obtain the
animals or the funds for their support. We
have in this country large number OF costly
telescopes and large Observatories, but the as
tronomers who can utilize those facilities are
few. Let us see TO it that no similar blunder
is made in our provisions for geological coilec-
lions on large scale.
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scolding its predecessors should have had for
neglecting to reappOrtiOn the State. 1t Is
pointedly adverse to the new Code OF Pro-
cedure 1t wisely recommends Legislators to leave
the grievances of villages to redress them
selves, and 80 as to prevent the enactment or rs
many laws this year conflicting with the Con-
stitution as were passed last year, gravely
quotes from the Amendments of 1874 the
provisions stating what kinds of bills the Leg
islature shall not pass. If it were not
that the honorable members were so sadly
in need of the reminder, this might be
considered the first joke ever perpetiated
in a Governors Message In his brief refer
ences to National affairs, Governor Robinson
speaksa good word for return to specie pay
ments and the preservation of the National honor
as he has already done for resumption by the
State and the fulfment of its legislative
promise.
The Message is, in the main, sound. Some
of its opinions may be old-fashioned. but 1t Is
a straightforward document, and is animated
by commendablc public spirit.
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about four-fifths of an inch of rain
fall, which, though not very heavy, is near
the average of such visitations. But all the
rest of the month did not supply the other
fifth. The second storm, on last Sunday,
brought less than the eighth part of an inch
of rain, while nothing worth naming had
fallen in the long interval preceding.
1t is noticeable that not only is there fail
ure of approaching rain-stOrms to reach this
locality, but there 10 also failure on the part
of the few that do reach us, to give rs much
rainfall as they afford elsewhere. All signs
do. indeed, fail with us in drought. There
has not been a December in twenty-four
years with so small RAINFALL possibly no one
in a much longer period if the records could
be strictly compared. During the Summer
and Fall the deficiency of rain had occasloned
anxiety the Winter, in this respect, begins
badly, with scarcely fourth of the average
Weld, taking an estimate from the past forty
years.
From the comparisons made by DIR. Daniel
Draper, of the Central Park Meteorological
Observatory it appears highly probable that
there are cycles of abundance and deficiency
in our rainfall. which cover periods OF several
years; and that we are now at or near the
lowest point of one of the cycles of deficiency.
The ascent from this lowest point to period
of full or excessive supply, Judging
from the past, will be slow pro-
cess; it seems likely to require at
least three or four years, and possibly
more. Weather science is IA yet too incom-
plcte to trace the causes of these cycles.
II the deficiency of rain here Is caused by
the bearing clouds avoiding u.s. Il
series Of careful studies, such rs Proies-
scr Loomis makes, may show whether
tie general direction of movement OF such
storms has changed within recent years.
On the other hand it is possible that there Is
no change in the march of these storms, but
merely that they fail to give rain when passing
over this region. In either case, further
explanation will be required; it is es-
pecially desirable to ascertain whether
the destruction Of forests, or other agr-
cultural operations, can have had anything
TO do with the change. 1t would also be IN
tcresting to trace the relation. if there is any,
between Our droughts and the sunspot period.
But whatever may he the explanation, the facts
arc of serious Importance. 1t is evident that
the water-suppy of this city is liable to be dimin
ished by seasons of exceptionally dry weather,
extending, with few Interruptions. through
periods Of at least three or four, and possibly
of eight or ten years. No system of storage
reservoirs il likely 10 meet a deficiency that
is so prolonged. The supply must be drawn
from sources less liable to drought Perhaps
the needed permanent supply may be found
in rivers that have their rise in regions
more distant from the city than the Croton
watershed Plans for supply from ponds
lakes and streams that are comparatively near
the city, must be looked upon merely rs make
shifts. meant only to serve a temporary pnr-
pose. and on which it ia not worth while to
spend great deal of the public money.
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1D1NGER OF DkOTGHT.

The deficiency of rainfall last month was
SO singular that it must have attracted
the notice of most of our citizens. II appeared
vet more remarkable to persons who took some
note of the general weather of the country.
Day after day 1t happened that regions
not far distant from this city, to the
north, west, or south of us, received
a goodly sharx of rainfall, while here the
weather was often fair or only somewhat
threatening. On one side or other. many of
the storms that moved toward us from the
south or west, parted or diverged, SO that
New-York City escaped their visit. Sometimes
we had the winds. sometimes the clouds, sopne-
times the low barometric record of these storms,
but only twice, in the whole month, the fan.
The first of the two instances of rain was the
occasion of much congratulation. 1t came in
the first week of December. after long
period of drought. 1t was supposed to be the
forerunner of series Of storms of its kind,
SUCH as are customary in our Winters, supply
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THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FORFrGN-A battle is deemed imminent i'll Ar
menia. - The Russians have ordered locOmo-
tves and bridges in France. 60 The Turks claim
that Fuad Pasha's position at lkhtiman is impreg-
uabie --The Car has ordered the Russian com
manders to receive proposals for truce.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-lt is now shown that John
Bonner's operations involved 81 10000 -= The
social endowment of NewYears Day unusually
conspicuous in Ncw-York and neighbOrlng cities.
x Additional humau remains were found in the
Barclay-st. ruins.
DoMEsuC.-The New-York Legislature met and
organized; General Hustled was chosen Speaker of
.he Assembly. and Mr. VroOman Clerk of the Sen
ate; the Governors Message was received and
read; Mr. Sessions introduced hill repeating
tho Specie Resumption Act; the Governor
nominated ex-Attorney- General Farchd for
Superintendent of Public Works, and DR.
Austin Flint. jr., for Health Officer of
the Port of New-York. - The New Years re-
,eption at the Executive Mansion yesterday was
The most brilliant for many years. - The Wash
neton Police force has been so crippled by Con
rressIonal economy that citizens are alarmed.
g. There is strong opposition to the re-
,lection of Senator Dennis from Baltimore.
TUE WEATHER.-TRIBUNE local observations indi-
safe a gradual increase of partial clOudiness and
warmth. Temperature yesterday, %, 80. 3O'.
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not an engineer, and therefore lacks the
professional skill which would seem to be
highly desirable in such position. 1t Will DO
urged, on the other hand, that his appoint
ment would be a most significant notice
to the old Ring whom Mr.. Fairchild
has been fighting that, in the new all
miuistration of the public works, no canal
thieves need apply. 1t must be admitted
that there is strength in the argument. Inc
decision against DenisOn and Belden. and the
promptness with which he followed it, up have
probably put an end to all caviling as to his
sincerity in the conduct of his office, and his
thorough identification with the work OF re-
forming the canals may carry his name through
the Senate, IN spite of the Tammany Senators.
Should Mr.. Fairchild be confirmed, the State
will at least be sure of an honest adlninistra-
ion.
The announcement that Fuad Pasha has
been reinforced at the lchtiman defile, and
that it is now deemed impregnable be-
longs to that class of war news which
the Porte circulates as seton 10
serious revcrses. The movements OF the
Scrvians and of General Ghourkos forces
having rendered Sophia untenabe, the Porte
seeks to convince the people that by retirihS
on Ikhtiman. thirty miles from Sophia, the
Ottoman commander will be able to arrest
the advance of the Russians on AdrianOple.
No doubt in good hands, the Balkan
Pass. at Ikhtman might be held by small
army against stronger force, but the Rus
slams have it in their power, by descent from
the Shipka and other central passes, to attack
the rear of the defending army, and COM
pei it to retreat to The confines of Adrlanople
If an invading army could cross the Hudson
at Poughkeepsle, it would he obviously absurd
to retain an opposing force at Peekskili
70 prevent that movement. Ii is so with the
Ottoman army in Western Bulgaria. With IL
communications menacod at several points, the
remnants of the great force raised to resist
the Russian invasion is simply retrcating with
rs good order as it can command toward
AdrianOulp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-02

The wear of grace 1873 comes to us with sunny
face. n vigorous breath, and attendant omens of
cheer and courage. Although its predecessor swept
away from the world with its closing hours stained
witha new evidence of vulgar fraud bnrrOwipg
beneath snowy and pretentious career, the sun oil
Yesterday rose "a brilliantly as if there were nothing
but triumphant virtue i'll the world. The ar was
chill. but inspiring; and in few hours the sun
m,lowcd it into temperature which was
simply pcrfect-bracng without biting bringing
ont the colors and forms OF architecture. without
cutting them too harshly and sharply against heair
The turf in Central Park and the squares Is still
freshly green; and, since the darkest days OF the
season already lie behind u.s. one might easily iinac
,,o that he lingering life of Nature belongs TO the
renewal of early Spring. The whole city seemed
70 be occupied during the day. in visiting
and receiving visits; the streets were crowded with
carriages. and the sidewalks with festive gentle
men, who showed in their elastic gait and CHEEKY
faces how much the duty of the day was relieved
by its brightness. Even many of those who had
sent cards, to prevent the conventional task from
becoming too severe, if not impossible, were tempted
TO turn 1t into pleasure. marked feature OF the
day was the absence of SNOWY entertainments;
in most cases some simple refreshnenC was
offered. but not pressed upon the guests; and
there was much less wine provided than
on any previous New Years So far rs could be OBJ
served the same sensible change extended to all
classes OF society, The city was not only better be-
haved but more heartily, if quietly, cheerful than
ever before. 1877 came IN with an overcast sky.
raw air and slippery streets, and the evening OF ITS
first day closed with a dreary snow -storm. Let us
hope that the sunny promise and the healthy ylgor
which mark the coming of 1873 may be the tokens
of rcvivlng honesty, and the prosperity which will
folio, it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-02

Secretary Evarts continues to predict harmony
between the Republican party and the Administra-
ton lie says the differences within the party have
been materially reduced, and the restoration of har-
mony is not far of. This is n comforting assurance
that the Democratic hopes of seeing the Civil Scrv-
ice Reform machine started wrong end first once
more will be blighted and that hearty Republican