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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18
THE CARSON MINT.

In yesterdays dispatches it will be seen
that Mint Director Burchard, in his annual
report to the Secretary of the Treasury, rec
ommends that an appropriation be made to
complete the Carson Mint edifce, as originally
planned and also to add second floor to
connect with the refinery, the present capac-
ity of which he considers too limited. He
states as the reason for the small amount Of
coinage at this institute during the last year,
that the owners of silver bullion have de-
handed higher prices for delivery at Carson
than st Philadelphia or San Francisco. This
does not look as if cur Mint is to be entirely
abolished, or even converted into an Assay
Office, as has recently been reported by some
journals which are antagonistic to that institu-
ton, and their antagonism is based purely
upon personal or selfish grounds.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

A SAD AFFA1R.-Aprpos of lovers, sad af-
fair happened near Florence few days ago.
A young man and girl were betrothed; he was
a workman on the railway. They were going
to be married, when he was run over and
killed by railway engine, No sooner did
the girl learn this than she went and threw
herself ON the rails, hoping thus to be killed.
But she had only an arm fractured. The arm
had to be amputated, and the doctors say that
no soldier ever bore an amputation better.
She never WINGED during the operation, and
was heard to say " | shall do it better next
time" They thought this deir um. The
greatest quiet was recommended, until the
doctors returned. The slightest movement
would cause her to bleed to death: The girl
heard this, and acted accordingly. When no
ono was watching her she had the courage to
break her bsndages-and "a the doctor said
the BLEED to death. A female Cato Italian
Lester.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18
WARM ENDORSEMENT OF HON. C. S.
NARIAN

Our bright young friend, the U S. District
Attorney, is gathering to him the respect of
the best element of the growing town of
Reno. MIR. " is associated in the practice
of law with Washoe's newly elected Senator,
Boardman, and is becoming general favorite
with Remedies. We never fatter, but if
there is a trner man in the State than Charley
Varian, we want to be introduced to him.
Carson Tribune, November 60, 1876
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

During the past season Is vessels have been
engaged in eoafshing in the North Pacific.
Most OF the fish were caught in the vicinity
of The Choumagin Islands and the Ochosk sea
The total catch for the season vas ,499, COG
fish, weighing about 5000 tons Tais was an
increase over 1875 of 100000 fish.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

The Austin people find amusement in goat
races The goat is destined TO become quite
favorite with tho public and slpplsnt the
horse as no one has found way yet of pre-
venting the fastest goat from Winning the
heat.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

An automatic elevator, on principle new
in its application to the lifting of heavy mer-
chandise, is or trial on the pier OF the Ma
tional Steamship Company, at the foot Of West
Houston street, New York. Samuel Bates, OF
Pittsburg, is the inventor. Brackets attached
to endless chains, moving constantly and al
ways in the same direction xhen hosting,
rise through the floor and take up the goo's
that haze been plaoed across the trap At the
landing the brackets areautomatically dumped.
In lowering, the goods ara taken from the
brackets by means of skids. The chains are
worked Sy 16 horse power double cylinder
engine, and nearly all the .rts of the elevator
are Of wrought iron. Power IS gained by
working the main axle Of the elevator with a
screw gear The brackets are ascending at
the Same time. The severest test to which
the new elevator has been put is the hosting
of two burlaps-sbout &C, 600 rounds-which
did not perceptbly slacken the speed Of the
engine.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

Charles Sheursr was shot aud instantly
killed at Newport, Ky, Friday morning BY
Miss Anna Hoff. She called on him, &C
companied by her brother, and demanded
that he fulfil his promise to marry her. He
contemptuously refused, when she fired the
pistol, which she held under her shawl, and
he fell dead. Miss Hotf gave herself up.
She says he ruined her under promise of
marriage, and she does not regret her act
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

1t now transpirss that some months ago
the San Francisco Gas Company gave man
$50, 900 to " fix" the Board of Supervisors
The rascal ran off 60 New York with the money.
1t seems a pity that 8 man should have had
chance to serve the Supervisors auch shabby
trick. Next tim. the President Of the Gas
Company will probably deliver the money III
person. The Supervisors have the sympathy
of the entire comnunity
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

An ENGLISH BETTING MANA story has
often been told Of the late Mr. Davies which,
unluckily, would not apply to any bookmak err
of the present day. At the close Of Derby
settling Al item Of $500 on the losing side of
his book remained unclaimed. On making
inquiry he found that this particular creditor
mad died "What an ! to do With this money
thsnf' he asked of tbs person who gave him
ths news. keen it, t. bs sure" Has Re
no relativssi' yes he has l.f, widow and
childrsn." You mus. 10 BLACKBOARD to
suggest such thing" 10 answered, sad he
did not rest until he had paid the widow the
money. 1t would DO we'll for the :" tuff," if We
heard nowsdays of sach sentiment, and such
actiona There was no petsi'osging about Da-
viea. He at once offered fair price when ap-
preached By hacker, and neither haggled
G:mssli nor permitted it in others; no one ever
before laid such bots. and 7ost certainly 10
one ever will again. He laid D'Or,ay Clark
$500. Geo to 81, 900 against Vardermpln for
the Derby, the horse starting 6 to l. He vas
always ready to meet his liabilities At the EARL
est moment, and c. the sane tirne expected
and insisted spon prompt and full Pigments
from his debtors. He never permitted the
disgraceful com promises which now take place
almost weekly, and settsr still, hs suffered no
man to bet in the ring Who owed him money
1t would bs we'll if this excellent rule was re-
lived and enforced in these days of plumber
ing, lying and thioving -London Truth
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

THs San Francisco Chronicle in a story OF
gambling life speaks of a card sharp as
shutting cold deck after it had been passed
10 him. This is the most absurd bl under q
paper protesting to DO live ever made.
Thousands of gamblers OH the coast are stop
The Chronicle in fact has never had a irst-
class disciple Of Hoyle on it staff since Frank
Pixley started the Arqonaut
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18
n A x RIED.

In this city, November IS, 1879, by Rev Mr.. NcIair
william N. Lynch to nerva A. Nathan.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

each.
Doors opon st o'clock psrfcrm>pse commence at 5
O'clock T.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-18

The box sheet is open at the Opers Hc,lss whore
holders of tickets secure seats without charge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
The Way it Works in This City.

The case of Louis Wong against
Sam Sing came up before Chief jus
tiec Winters yesterday, and the illus
trious justice was equal to the solem-
nifty of the occasion, as usual. In the
outset he announced that no saucers
would be used for swearing purposes
in hat court. Saucers cost money,
and the holy evaugclists didn't, hence
he swore each respective Celestial by
the ovangelists, as they, the swcarers,
hope to see China heaven in the future
life. The scenes enacted during the
trial Of the are reported to have
been rich in the extreme. The chief
justice would have no interpreters,
stating that his knowledge of the
Chinese v%ernacular was perfect; also
that he was as familiar with Chinese
law as he was with the constitution of
Tennessee and 0'Connell's speeches.
The verdict was for the plaintiff for
$50 in one suit and for the defendant
in the attachment suit, Justice Win
ters sent the litigants forth with a
beautiful p~erOration in Chinese.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
Searching for Fapa.

Cleveland Herald
A lady in the street met a little GIRL
between two and three wears Old
evidently lost and crying bitterly
The lady took the baby's hand and
asked where she was going.
Down to find my papa" was the
sobbing reply.
What is your papa's name"
asked the lady.
His name is papa
But what is his other name2
wat does your mamma call him p
She calls him papa, persisted the
little crt Ure.
The lady then tried to lead her
along, saying, You had better come
with me-. | guess you came this way2'
Yes, but | don't want to % back
/ want to find my papa, replied The
little girl, crying afresh as Il ber
heart would break.
What do you want of vop
papa 2 asked the lady. ''
| want to kiss him"
Just at this time a sister Of tho
child who had been searching for her
came along and took possession If tLe
little runaway. From inquiry il an
peared that the little ones nana
whom she was so earnestly seokipa
mad recently died, and she, tired Of
walblng Tor HIM to come home. had
gone out to find him. "'u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
Gambetta's Neighbor in America.
Indianapolis News.l

indianapolis NeWsI
Yes" said Father Bessonies, in
answer to a question by a News repor-
ter, " | came from Southern France.
from the town of Cahors, in the Dor.
ders of Gascony. BY the way, Gam
BETA, now president of the chamber
of deputies, lived there at one time.
Years ago his father, an Italian. came
there from Genoa and opened a little
shop above which he swung a sign
board, Bazaar Genois ~ in English.
Genoese bazar-where he sold olives,
dates, oranges, etc"
What a costermonger?n
Yes; a fruit dealer. He sent
young Gambetta to the Cahors Uni
yersity. You have heard the story
that while there he told his father
that he wanted to be taken away, and
if he was not taken from school he
would put out one of his eyes. His
father paying no attention to the
threat Gambetta did as he had said.
and soon after told his father that he
would put out the other eye unless he
took him away, when his parent re-
moved him Immediately. 1t is said.
however, that he really lost his eve
when a boy while standing about a
blacksmith's forge, a spicula of iron
flying from under the smiths hammer
and destroying his sight. A little
gossip comes to me from Cahors that
since Gambetta has risen in the world
aud the old gentleman has retired
from the fruit trade, he takes umbrage
at the sign which is still swinging
above the door of the old shop. and
has gone to the new proprietor asking
that it be taken down. This his sue
cessor refuses to do, saying he bought
good will, sign and everything. So his
proud heart must fret on"
A few years ago Gambetta was
visited by several clergymen who had
been his school fellows. He told
them he was glad to see them, and
said: All, my dear friends, | will
some day, and soon, be at the top of
the ladder. | would then be sorry to
disturb or hurt you, but / will then
be surrounded by canaille-rascals
whom | cannot control. So when You
hear o fmy elevation, my dear friends.
delay not, but 'FOutez moi le campr
(Anglice. make yourselves scarce. n
d. %"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
Police Court News.

Light pickings about police circles
to-day.
No money among the offenders in
the Police Court this morning.
The police court was lightly afflicted
this morning and justice was dealt out
in small doses.
Nobody lodged at the tation house
last night. The tramps have gone to
the country to help plant the crops.
The station-house was scrubbed
clean this morning. Other public
places need the attention of the SAM
tary inspectors and the cleaning force.
Jack Kelly, from the Green Isle of
the Sea, went on a tearing spree this
forenoon, and vas landed in the sta
tion-house by officer Conway to sober
up.
John Wilson, a free white Ameri-
can clerk, got on a d~isorderly drunk
last night and resisted officer Cook.
He was sent to the force for twenty
days as a punishment for his bad be-
havior.
Andrew Rhoads, colored laborer,
and Amanda Harris, colored prosti-
tdte, were sent to the working force
ten days in the latter case and twenty
in the former-for fighting down on
DeSoto street, They had no money
to pay their fines.
Pete Erwin, who stole a twenty-five
cent pair of shoes, will have his case
looked into by Justice Quigley to-day.
The same official bound Herman
Askenas over in $1,000 bond yesterday.
to answer before the Criminal Court
for receiving stolen goods.
Pcaehy Slip, a slippery sister of
dusky hue, and only fifteen years old,
is at the station-housc charged with
stealing a $40 pistol from Mollie
Buckncr. A warrant has been out
for the past month in search of Pcachy
Tor throwing bricks at somebody's
house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06

ness with appraised head and closed
eyes. He israrely absent from the
gallery during the sessions, and seems
to enjoy the debates with a keen rel
ish. The proximity of his seat to the
reporters gallery has made him fmi
liar to its regular occupants, who have
always regarded him as being afflicted
with a mild form Of dementia, for
upon no other theory could they ex-
plain his constant attendance upon the
sessions. When the house assembled
this morning the old clergyman oceu-
pied his accustomed seat, and, after
the business of the day had begun he
arose in his place and in a loud voice
exclaimed The wicked shall be
turned into hell with all the nations
that forget God. You are dishonoring
God by %transacting worldly business
upon his day, and | pray that he will
forgive you" This unexpected warn
ing and interruption startled the house
and galleries, but before the old gen
tleman could continue his admonition
he was removed by an officer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
An Elderly Clergyman Creates N
Sensation in the House.

A special dispatch from Washing
ton says A curious incident occurred
in the house this morning Immediate.
ly after it was called to order. Among
the regular visitors to the gallery Of
the house is an elderly gentleman, wLo
is a retired minister Of the gospeI and
who is supposed to have been nj one
time q chaplain in the navy. Ills
general appearance, his half military
half clerical coat, which he aiways
wears buttoned tight up to the chin
his daily occupation Of the same scat
N a corner Of the gallery adioininS
that OF the roportors, and the earnest
attention he always gives to the nro.
ceedings, have attracted general ndtice
and made him almost as we'll known
to the members aud officers of tbe
house as the speaker. This retired
clergyman is always in his seat in
the gallery before the house i
called to order, and during tho
prayer stands with becoming deyout
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06

for the mules, but the other way fol
strOlling people.
The wife aud children Of the late
W. A. Meusch are inquired for by N,
D. Stack, of Topeka, Kansas. Mr..
Mcusch is reported to have died hero
last summer with the fever. Jas. d.
Walker, known as Witt Walker, a
youth Of sixteen years, is also inquired
for by his parents, who reside at
Elizabeth, New Jersey. The chief of
police will answer letters written on
the subject
The small boy with his sling must
look sharp or he win be caught by the
police. A few days since a pistol bull
let thrown by a Singer passed through
a gcntleman's hat and fell on top of
his head as he stood on tn. street cor
ner. The bullet is at police head
quarters. 1t would not have been
healthy for the boy if he had been
found about the time he threw it.
The Louisville and Nashville rail
road lost II Gifts employees out of 145
sick during the epidemic last summer.
The company carefully nursed its sick
and employed physicians, also inferred
those who died, at a cost of some
$1,000. The road carried 10000 peo-
pie free or at reduced rates during the
epidemic, and its estimated loss by
interruption to traffic during the cpl
demic was about 100000.
The fruit season is not far away.
Dealers expect heavy traffic, as the
crop promises to be prolific, and the
early ripening of small fruits in this
latitude enables our growers to supply
a large part of the demand from
Northern cities. This demand in
creases every year. Arrangements are
already in progress to run fast freight
trains over the several roads leading
NOrthward. It has been fixed
that trains are to run from the straw
berry region Of Southern Mississippi
over the Central road to Chicago in
sixty hours, Strawberries ripen down
that way between the 10th and 10th of
next month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-The powerful
drama, The Soldiers Trust, adapted
from the French, was repeated at the
theater last night. The talented actor,
Mr.. George Boniface, as usual, enacted
the leading role in the excellent man
ner for which he is noted. He is one
Of the most finished actors in the dra-
matte profession, and in whatever
character he appears, whether it be Of
great or small. importance, he always
gives a careful and artistic representa-
ton. The supporting troupe did well
and rendered the play with equal sat
isfaction to their presentation on for
mer occasions. Tonight the bill is
changed and will be Swecthearts and
David Garrick, Both are very at.
tractive.
THE JoHN M%CCULLoUGH TROUPE.
-lhe company supporting John Nc
C~ullough is an especially fine one.
Several have been here before and
have attracted notice for their artistic
renditions. Among them are Charles
Barron, a powerful actor, Johr
II. Lane, who performed so ad.
mirably with Lawrence Barrett foi
several seasons. II. II, Laugdor
is another fine actor. The leading
lady is Emma Stockman, (Mrs. John
H.. Norton). Other fcminiues in the
troupe are Augusta Foster, Ella Wren
Virginia Thorne, Miss Willett, Agne.
Worth and Lily jackson. This is 1
strong dramatic organization, and W.
may expect to witness a fine reditiol
! Of classical plays next week,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
He Got a Contrihn,i..


Owensboro (Ky.) Examiner
In a neighboripg city, a colorod
preacher called upon a wealthy tobonoa
uealer' soliciting q contribution in aid
OF his church. The tob%acconist i'm
sisted that the dusky brother onSbt u ~
go ia, work, and SO earn sometbinS
me latter expressed his willinmross
to do so; if he had employment VIZ
upon the dealer engaged him far 'V ~
day IN his factory He laid aside b;s
clerical coat, aud worked t5o Lls
through with a will. As he 'ut aay
away at night his employer onio sJu
handed him a check for $50. VIZ o'o ooH
mat a graceful testimonial Of tho eu u,'
employe. Vl MS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
LiGe or Ups and DoWns.

Brick Pomcroy has concluded L
go back to La Crosse, Wis, the scene
Of his earlier newspaper work, where
he kept an arsenal in the carly part OF
the war, aud pitched into the govern
ment. Brick " has "hired a hull
aud will start another paper. II hap.
pens that the quarters he has rented
are in a block owned by his FIRST wife.
from whom he was divorced some
years ago, Brick is poor now and
she is rich.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06

Mary Clemmer, describing Sir Ed
ward ThOrnton's reception room in
Washington, says: 1.-THE walls are
lofty and white. Three crystal chan
deliers depend from the ceiling. all
ablaze with wax candles. The hang
ings on the windows are crimson bro
catelle, and crimson divans, crowned
with flowers, run through the centre
OF the long apartment. Draperies
divide it from the dining-room, whose
walls arc hung with dark vermilion.
The yistas are wide. long, aud SPLEEN
did. No dwelling house in Washing
ton has any that compare with them,
save the drawing-r0oms Of the White
House Mrs. Clemmer admires the
Thornton family for their dignity and
simplicity Of manner, also the style in
which their chef cooks tcrrapin.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
Court-Uouse Newx

The Apr jury is still unable tc
agree.
There arc lS9 prisoners in the
county Jail.
About 500 was taken in at the tax
collectors office yesterday.
A venire Of fifty men has been or
dered for two o'clock to-day before the
Criminal Court, from which to form a
jury for the trial of L. Solomon, Of
Humboldt.
Horace Langston was this morning
discharged from Jail, after several
mouths Incarceration. He was charged
with vagrancy, and the Criminal Court
turns him out, his punishment being
deemed sufficient.
Henry Hammer, for assaulting Jacob
Heligers with a whip and a brick
on the 10Th of November last, was
found guilty by a jury in the Criminal
Court this morning of assault aud bat
terry.
No meeting Of the police and fire
commissioners to-day. Messrs. Burke
and Overton are at Nashville, arrang-
ing for assessments on the Taxing
District property, and a quorum can
not be obtained until their return.
The case Of Irving Halsey against
the State comptroller for a salary
claim, occupied the attention Of the
Circuit Court to-day. Judge Walker
and w. H. Carroll are counsel for the
plaintiff and the attorney general for
the comptroller.
Marriage licenses issued since yes
terday: G.. R. Daniel and Sallie An
drews; VIM. Mcdowell and Charlotte
Brown; VIM. Colman and Lizzie
Talbot; David Walker and Ellen
Dickinson Ike Patton and Amanda
Owens.
Deeds, etc., recorded at the county
registers Office since yesterday have
been: j. w. Flainkeu to W. T.
Flainken, warranty deed Sarah Har-
ris to L. Bertarelle, mortgage Chan
Gerry Court to Porter, Taylor & Co.,
decree; Jane fancy and others to
Arbuckle & Tucker, quit claim.
George j. Yanhooter was convicted
by a jury in the Criminal Court this
morning of an assault with intent
to commit manslaughter, and was
sentenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary with a recommendation to the
governor for clemency. George pitched
into r. G. Redwood with a pastry
cooks rolling-pin, at the Worsham
House, on the 3lst of January last,
and came near rolling his adversary
into a soft dough. A new trial is ap-
piled for.
The fangc is broken and every
thing is running loose" said a promi-
ncnt citizen this morning after trying
for several hours to trace back among
the records at the courthouse to
find out the course of a piece Of
property. The gentleman should
read Dickens story of Little
Dorritt, especially that portion
that describes the circumlocution
Office, and how the Barnaclc family of
hereditary officials arc astonished at
any n who want to know, and how
they know so well ''how not to do il"
Captain w. {. Mahan, who com
manded the steamer John Porter dur
ing her unenviable voyage up the Mis-
last summer, when yellow
fever ragged, is in the city in attend
as a witness in the United States
in the Ease of Stacey sgainst
the steamer Coal Hill. The cause
was on trial at noon to-day before
Judge Hammond. Stacey is trying to
recover for the loss of a small steamer
called the BERTHE, sunk below Island
50, while in tow of the Coal Hill. of
which Mahan was master.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-06
LIES Fond Dream.

The hired girl sat by the kitchen stove,
Twas nearing the close of day
Pondering a treat for her darling cove,
Who'd come by the alleyway.
"Shure hes pledged, he can't drink, bu
then
I'll light for him a Coleman No. 10.'i
The light grew dim, the girl grew rash,
As she hied to the kerosene;
She touched it oF-a terrible crash
The end of " LIES fond dream"