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Salt River herald., 1879-01-04
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DEATH o@ CAPT. JOiINsON-RAINS.
 SAN DIEGo, January 3.-Capt. lien " Johnson, of the steamer Orizaba, diel at San Francisco on the 30th.
 Copious rains have fallen all alon 7 the lower coast.
 TEXAS PACIFIC HALLWAY.
 CHICAGO, January 3.-A Washing ton special says the advocates of the Texas Pacific railway bill SHY they have made Il careful canvas of the house and senate. id nave n q or iiy of seven in the house and six in the senate in favor of the bill when it shall be put upon is final passage. An effort will he male io take it up after lhc holiday recess.
 THE NEW ARMY BILL.
 WAsuINGToN, January 3.-General Sherman and number of officers high in rank, who are in no danger of retirement if Burnsidc's army bill becomes q law, but whose power on the contrary would be vastly aggran- dizel by its enactment, are indu-,ri- ously working for it, and unless sub ordinate line officers take measures to manifest to congressman and the pub lie in some way that they do not agree with these commanding generals. the impression will likely be created that noboiy in the army will be injurious ly affected by this extraordinary bill except staff officers, a dclusion which few persons in the line can afford, even Ly silence, to fcstcr.
 SHERIDAN AND sCIIUEZ.
 Gen. Sherman has received dis patch from Gen. Sheridan, giving his rc9!y to Secretary Schurz, with re. gard to the specifications called form support of the charges of mismanagc- mcnt in Indian affairs out west.
 MEETING OF CATHOLICS.
 CINCINNATI, January 3.-At q meet ing of prominent catholics tonight, a committee was appointed to prepare a circular, to be distributed among the members of the church, soliciting subscriptions for the financial relief of Archbishop Purcell.
 INDIiN TROUBLES.
 PORTLAND, (Oregon) Jan. 3.-Thc Indian excitement to all appearances has subsided. Yakima volunteers have returned from Priests Rapids Four of Perkins murdcrcrs are in jail. Moses still in jail, and it is hint cd he will never be allowed to leave Yakima. Some Indians say that all Moses and Smohollo's Indians are coming to the reservation to live. Smohollo himself cannot be found.
 The commission appointed to in- vestigate affairs of the late State Ad- ministration, report deficiencies az grcgating over $fOO,OO0. Commission very severe in its condemnation of Gov. Grover, and lays blame on him for loose cxtravagancc and corrupt administration.
 STOCKS.
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congressman --c--.sn.
 X recent dispatch from New Or leans says: D. B. Penn, member of the Acklin investigation committee. furnishes a synopsis of the evidence on which the committee took action unfavorablc to Ack,in, He accuses Acklin of dupliciiy in dealing with the committee, and goes on to show that evidence was produced to the ef- feet that Acklin, after intimacy with the daughter of his plantation mana ger, was active in marrying her to a h ostlcT on his place; that the hOstlcr deserted her in few days, and that the girl was soon after delivered of child, gradually sank lower in social life, dying of yellow fever in Scptcm- Der. Penn then gives q number of atlidavitS which were before the com mittcc. The first affidavit iS a sworn statement by the girl, MatIie P Wright, denying Acklin's guilt. It bore internal evidence of being d fraudulcn: document, and the sigma turc especially must have been forged as the girl could not write. The sec ond affidavit alleges seduction. with full particulars of Succe cding events. and was properly signed with her mark, and is certainly genuine. This affidavit was corrobOratcd by eight respectable witnesses. All the mem bers of the Investigating committee signed this statement of Pcnn's.
Salt River herald., 1879-01-04

THE Legislature convenes at Pres colt Monday next.
Salt River herald., 1879-01-04

NICMILLES SILVER MINING COMPANY VI Locati-n oi principle place of business San Francisco, California, Location of works, Globe District Arizona Te7ritory-NOiice is hereby given. that at a meeting oi the Board of Direct ors. held on the 22d day of November, lS7s. an assessment (No. D of twenty five cents per share was levied upon the capital stock of the cor poration, payable immediately in United States gold coin to the Secretary. Gt the office of the Company, room 2i, Safe Dsposi; Building San Francisco California.
 Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unTaid. on inc second day of January, ls7g, will be delinquent and advertised for sale, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on Wednesday. the 29-h day of January. 1879. to pay the delinquent assessment, '0geth- CT with tue cost of advertising and expenses of sale By order of the Board of Directors.
 4. C. MCMEkNS Secretary. Office Room 2i Safe Deposit Building, San Francisco, California. l9id
 DISAPPOINTMENT.
 The Jay of delinquency of the above assess ment has been postponed io Monday. February 10, 1879, and the day of sale to March 6. 1879
 A C, MCMEANS. Secretary.
Salt River herald., 1879-01-04
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SCBscRIBE for the SENLN NEEELy HERALD.
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STOCNS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-Tiptop, i D; Silver King, 10.
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sos9Ea z HccLlSTOox Propriaiorc.
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DEATH Ov GAIT. J0IINsON-RATNs.
 SAN DIEGO, January 3.-Capt. lien " Johnson, of the steamer Orizaba, liel at San Francisco on the 30th.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15

The Richmond County, ). l., Bar As-socia
tIou. of which Theodore C. Vermilye, who was
killed late on Thursday night by being thrown from
carriage at Clifton, member, has called
special meeting of its members to take appropriate
action in regard to his death. AT the time of the
accident Mr.. Nermilye returning from Rich
mond in company with Peter J. Herman, and when
within mile of Vanderbt's Landing their car.
riagc came in collision with a farmers wagon, and
Herman was thrown out. The horse taking fright
started off "A lively with Mr.. Nerm!iye in the
carriage. Keenan, AFT eT recovering from the shock,
started in pursuit of the runaway, aud after gong
about mile came across the apparently hfeless
body OF Mr.. NcTmlye lying IN the roadway at Van
deTbilt-avc. and Bay-st., Clifton. The horse in
turning the corner had thrown Mr.. Vermilye 10 the
ground. He was unconscious when picked up, and
at once removed to Police Headquarters at
Stapleton but expired as he was being carried in
the door. Upon examination II found that
death had been caused by a severe fracture of the
skull Mr. Normilye. who was tiity-seyen years old.
a relative of the late Governor Daniel 1. IOmp-
kins One of Mr.. NermIlye's two daughters, who
in the South. has been telegraphed to return and
upon her arrival the funeral will take place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
BROOKLYN GAS INTERESTS.

Notices have been issued to the stockholders of at
least two Of the gaslght companies Of Brook
lyn, requesting them TO meet on December 10 to
vote on the agreement of consolidation with
the Metropolitan Company. The directors of
the Williamsburg Company met Friday of
last week and unanimously voted to Tatify
the agreement of consolidation aud to recon-
mend il to their stockholders. The notice sent to
each stakeholder Yesterday, and published accord
ing 10 law IN two local papers, calls for meeting
OF all the stockholders of the company at the Office
December 10. at which time and place will be sub
United 10 them for their action the agreement made
by the directors for the consolidation OF the com
pany. The stockholders are allowed TO inspect the
agreement at the cOmpanv's office after to-day.
The Fulton Municipal Company also issued yes
terday and sent 10 stockholders last nights mail
notices for "A meeting at tie Office Of the COM
pany on December II for the pur-
pose. Ii is stated that much opposition Is
expressed by the Peoples Company. A. w.
Benson. president of the Brooklyn Company,
said YESTERDAY tbat the matter would not be settled
this week. That there is a growing feeling of OPP
position to the consolidation is shown by the fact
that during the last week the stock of each of these
companies fell oil from five 10 eight points In the
market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
TRYING TO REDUCE PILOTS FEES.


MEETING OF INTERESTED PERsONs-CONfERENCh
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
A meeting of special committees representing the
Chamber of Commerce, the Ship-Owners Associa-
ton. the Pilots and the Maritime Exchange. was
held in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday to con-
slider the question OF reduction in plots ices.
Custav Schwab presided. Pilot Harbinson said
that the pilots were willing to accept "A reasonable
reduction in rates 10 bring about better state OF
feeling between the ship-owners and pilots. lie
wonld like 10 be informed. he said. how much OF a
reduction the shipping community wanted. but he
suggested that IL should not be very great.
j Ernst Miller, of the Maritime Exchange, pre-,
scented the grievances of the shp-Owners ana
sketched the growth of the pilots MONOPOLY IN IN
1868 when gold was at 200 and $50, he SAID, the
merchants agreed Ia advance the old rates 4 oout
Is per cent for three years. Before the eApI3,ion
Of the three years the pilots winou' ,ass mn
the ship-ow and in violation of an express un
dersiandinc. had the time extended thie9 years
and had since successfully opposed IN the Le9lSia-
ture every attempt at reform. lhcre NY aI
added twcntv-ninc vessels in the Sandy Hook ana
New-JerSey pilot service, averaging, SIN Puo.s
TO q boat These boats cShes. s6 oo as p pacb
or n total of $3.50, 900; and each mau's share
was between $1,000 and 5000: The pilots RISKS
were not a. great aS masters OF vessels yea theS
We're paid more in proportion.
II was resolved that the Chamber of Commerce.
the Produce Exchange, the shlp-Owners, the MARI
time Exchange and the pilots should appoint spe-
c,al committees to confer with each other and TO
agree upon bill TO be presented 10 the next Legs
latuTe.
The steam pilot-hoat Hercules, the purchase OF
which was the beginning OF the present agitation
was ready last night, with the pilots OF the boat
Wdgeon on board, to go down TO Sandy HOOK
The first vessel TO be brought in by the senior pilot
j. the White Star steamship Gcrmanlc. III Is oe-
Ieyed that the pilot will have his license revoked
bv the Pilot Commissioners. and that the next
steamship company which employs hun Will have
suit brought against IT, and then the question VIII
I've settled IN tine courts The counsel 10 the Fiiot
Board il is claimed. was in DOUBT whether TO adj
wise the Commissioners 10 prohibit the use oil
steam pilot boat or not. In his opinion he saws:
Ii NAV be only question of time when the whole
service NAV be most advantageously performed 10y
means Of steam vessels l would be gong 100 lar 10
saw that companies proposing To introduce steam
boat into the fleet of pilot boats at the present time
are combining iujuriOuslv with each other within
the meaning of section II OF the act"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
POLICE BOARD MEETING.

Commissioner Wheeler offered his resignation as
q member OF the Committee on Street Cleaning az
yesterdays meeting Of the Police Board. because
since Mr.. MacLean's connection with that depart
ment no one ever takes the trouble TO give notice Of
its meetings. His res gnatiOn not accepted
Commissioner Morrison explained how the much
discussed reprImand" came to be put down
against CAPTAIN Williams at the last meeting Of the
Board. As he declared himself content that it
should be stricken from the records, that done
and the matter was referred 10 the Board for de-
cesiOn.
Controller Kelly Informed the Board by letter
that he could not set aside funds for the increased
expenses of tine Election Bureau, and that the
money must be found from other sources 40 the
command of the Police Department. Chief OBIien
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
ACAREFrL HOUSEWIVES SUICIDE.

Mary Spcrlng age forty-one years, the wife of
pastry cook employed at William and Beaver-Sts,
took her life yesterday in a fit OF mental aber
ration, produced by mental and physical suffering
The couple occupied fourth-story back room at No.
Az East Ninth-st They lived happily until four
years ago. Then Mrs Sperling's father. August
Fleetweeks. and her broheT-in-law David Skid
more. a hired man and his wife were burned 10
death in her fathers house. az Deer Park. J.. l.
brother Of Mrs. Spcrng was afterwaId arrested on
suspicion of having set the house ON fire. nom
that dav her mind was affected. She brooded III
reseantlv over the trouble. and frequently COM
planned # severe pains in her head Al such times
she threatened To take her life the best means Of
ending her misery.
Yesterday morning she hid her husband good bye.
sent the children To school aud then set her house
10 rights. She swept the floors and made the beds,
dressed herself III clean clothes, and. rs appeared
from the manner in which the rome was arranged,
hanged herself with calm deliberations. A rope.
passed through a little window over the bedroom
door was brought down and moose made IN each
end standing upon chair she put the moose
over her head, and then jumped down. Her little
daughter returning from school saw the dead body
through the window. and alarmed the neighboIs.
Life had then been extinct at least an hour
Jury impaneed bv Coroner NOltman found YER
diet Of suicide by banging.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
4 NATIONAL YACHTING 4SSocIA1Iox

Representatives from the Brooklyn, Columbia,
New Jersey, Jersey City, Salem, of Massachusetts,.
Manhattan, Hudson River and Empire Yacht Clubs
met at the Astor House Monday evening to organize
temporarily central association of yacht clubs
A resolution was adopted directing that "A commit
tee be appointed prepare an address To the Yacht
clubs of the United States, and 10 call convention
The committee CONSISTS of II. :. OsbOn, Of the
brooklyn. John FIok of the Columbia, DAVID II.
Rice Of the salem. J.. ". ketcham aHd w. II. Dil-
worth of the New-Ier~ey. J. ii. Robbins of the
Manhattan, A. l.. BAH of tue Jersey City f.. Kerar-
lnech Oh the Empire. aud j. q. Goodwin OF the iIud
son River CluO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
STANDING GUARD WITH AN AXE.
koMAu NYMAN's THREATS AGAINST HIS FATHr

EcMAu NlMAN'S THREATS AGAINST HIS FATHER
AND GRANDMOTHER.
At tho inquest as to the cause of the death of John
Nyman. of Passaic. the Rev. William Greve pastor
of the Dutch Church in Passac, testified yesterday
that John Nyman told him of the conversation be-
tween himself and his son Komah, when the for
mer brought his aged mother and her furniture
from Hackensack TO Passac. On that occasion
Komah uttered a curodsly worded threat TO his
father d" If you have heart in your life" be said,
to take off her furniture from the wagon, Will
Kill you both" The young mans grandmother was
then present. During the whole day komah
stood on the stoop with an axe In his
hands. apparently ready TO carry his threat
into execution if his father made attempt TO un-
load the furniture John Nyman also told the wit
ness that he was afraid of being poisoned, and at
that time the witness promised 20 90 TO NymaWs
house To try 10 settle the trouble between Roman
and his father Mr. Greve was 10 have gone TO the
house last Monday for this purpose, but then" as
be expressed il. lit was too Late John Nvman
said to the witness that once Komah shook his fist
in his face. The dead mans mother stayed In the
house only one night and then left the place on ac-
count of kOmahs dreadful threats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
TROrRIFS or BUSINESS MEN.

The failure of NJ. 5. Heyman 4 Sons, manufactur-
ers of artificial flowers and feathers, at No. sos
Broadway caused considerable surprise in the trade
Yesterday. The rrm made an assignment early in
the dav to s. Kelley, giving three preferences for
SIS, 300 the largest being $4,000 to Lewisohn
Il Brothers. The liabilities amouni to about
100000 The assets consist Of: merchandise,
S:}5 900; book accounts. $4,000, and factory
which cost $4,000. A meeting OF creditors Will be
ca led for in a few days.
The schedule in the assignment of Moritz Isidor
aud Ferdinand Hem to Edward Sheglitz, was filed
in the Court of Common Pleas yesterday. The
liabilities were $l33,732 ~ nominal assets.
Sl31. 041 %; real assets, $780, AZ. Thomas
d. Brown, John Bell and George W. Mead, of the
firm of Brown. Bell IL Co., made an assignment
10 David Buchanan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.


sun ri.es $500 G.i7 sun sets 442 Clock slow jm. IS
Moon scts.... COB Moon souhs les NOcns lays
HfGH wATER TODAY-A NJ
sandy Hook. $50 Gov. Island. s52 He'll Cato lOA1
rODAr--P.
Hook. I-l4ui-. I;ll Slts Hoo
SUNDAY.
sun rises ... G.fS ses.. i:fl Clock slow. jm
Moon sets. 7l2 Moon souhs 2f3 Moons age days, $
nigh WATER sUNDAY-A.M
sandy HOOK. 922 GOV. Island. 80 Hell Gate. .1liO
WATER !, NDAY-P.M
Sandy Hook. 9j Gov. Island. lO2l Hell Cate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
NAVY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-The United States
steamer Constellation proceeded to on Monday for
Europe taking and officers for the Trenton. She
Will bring back the Trenton's present detail.
Assistant Paymaster Reah Frazer Is ordered TO An ex
animation for promotion.
Carpenter Joseph L. Thatcher IL ordered TO the train
inCshp Constitution. aud Gunner g. r. Cushman 70 the
NnrfnIk NAVY lnrd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS

Fifth Arcnmo Hoiel-Senator William Wlndcm: OF
Minnesota state Senator Hamilton harrS oi -,
ana Colonel IL = Mct'omb, OF Delaware ."T0na hotet-
Tie Rev James Freeman Clarke Of Boston ~ Jd,n,s
Uof,I-senat0r John T. Jones OF nevada ana Henry - i
nson OF Hartford York Hotel senator William '"
Eaton and Beuiamn Stark of Connecticut. dst0T uOust-
ConrressInau = w Dwight OF DRYDEN, N y UindS0r
Bofe-F Gordon and Elisha Atkins OF 5os9h.--
Brsoorf Cooke Of Philadelphia and the Hon u
n Roche OF ireland Metropolitan Hotel AsseiDlhan
Thomas q. Alvord Of Syracuse.bceTeU HOue-f. l. =
Darey. OF Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
A POSSIBLE RIVAL OF PACIFIC MAIL.

A POSSIBLE RIVAL OF PACIFIC MAIL.
The Atlas Steamship Company, which runs iine
of vessels between New-York and West Indian ana
Central American ports, formerly enjoyed ',e
privilege of issuing through bills OF lau-
ing TO places on the Pacific coast when
the Panama Railroad Company formed lts
contract with the Pacific Mail steamship HouPanS
tins privilege was taken away from the Atlas Line.
For several years the managers OF the company
have striven to regain it, and, II Is understood'
have recently applied TO the Panama halli
road about the matter Inc denahu
has been denied on account of the existing relations
between the Railroad and Pacific Mail; but II was
suggested that the latter company might he Wiling
To pool the business TO Central American and MeXi-
can norris IL is reported that the Atlas Company de
manded an equal division of the traffic and that this
nroposal will not be entertained by the Pacific Mall
Those interested in the companies say that no ar
rangcment can be made. The Atlas Company Is
building four large steamships, which are nearly
completed, and it is rumored contempates
putting a line of steamships on the Pacihc
coast and also the establishment of direct line to
ASpnwall. Its vessels now touch there after hay-
ing made the circuit OF the West Indian ports: lis
through business therefore. is largely 10 New York
but it Is claimed that by putting vessels direct
10 Aspinwall, IL would secure large outward bust
ness which would be diverted from the Paclhc
Mail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
CITY EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES.

The Board of Estimate and Apportionmeut yes
terday transferred to the appropriation for the
maintenance of parks $1,000 from the appropra-
ton for maps of the Twenty-.hird and Twenty
fourth Wards in order that the laborers and EN-
ployes If the department could be paid; Controller
is derived from licenses interest on unpaid assess,
ments, school moneys received from the state, ana
all the various revenues of the city not otherwise
specifically appropriated. The General Fund this
wear vii amount TO S1,711,9 $50 2S. There was
balance unappropriated last yeac of S6ss,2ss 81,
and surplus from the sinking Fund OF
applicable this year 10 the reduction of the amount
10 be raised by taxation to meet the final estimate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
AnOuncsments.I
AN UNRryALLED Lung RE-,

PHnIrps "PAIATABLE" Con LIVER OIL In combination wi
pHosPIo NITRTrNE Best medicine consumption eacla
ton aud scrouous diseases All druggists Depot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15

Virus, malarial poison, mercury, arsenic ~
nuuIne deposfs are certain be- eliminated from tue
fem as that Won try the HOLMAN LIVER PAD CO.'S rtatme
No mistake about II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
PANDORA's Box

prought multitude of Ills upon humanity. saith the
clients but hottie sozoDONT IL well springo JOY W
family II rere-hes the aid by cleansing his MOUTH ~
FITS the belle for the parlor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15

There is lively fiutter among the lottery
dealers abandonment prize unattended with risk or
disappointment is OF KSoxs beautiful SILK hats MAKE
your purchases at 2l2 Broadway Fifth Avenue Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15

was ordered to report at the next meeting the
names of all inspectors of election who bad vio-
lated the election law in the of making re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
PASSENGERN ARRTYED.

FROM LONDON by TrtMsHIP UTOPIA.
BARNS r. A. Collins. j.. H. ana Levin. "
Res,n. A. family Pierce, T. r.
AbOrn. A. II. Iokarl, MIS- robinson, l.
Allen. O. and family SOauc, I. Sampson, 1.
BARCLAY. III. 4. = NcAllcn. \. and Webster w.
DrummOud. T.. family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
lR, RlDWAYS REGULATING PILLS,

Perfectly tastcess coated Of Ill lis
Of the stomach liver bowels tneys Dat ler nervous
headache constipation udi yestOn
Iep9 bOusness. bilious fever, Inflammation ~ the Ooset.
piles and all arrangements Of the internal visce.A Wan
Tanted 10 effect positive
PRICE 2J GENTS PER BOX. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS
DIR. RADWAY X CO., b WARREN-ST, y. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15
lAnOuncements

NiNCUTsTER's HYFOPHOsPHrrvs
WIN cure Consumption. Coughs. bronchitis. Ds1iuty co
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15

No other company In the world mas pro
duced an Automatic or No Tension sewing machine or any
thing ap1roachIng il in value and real merit WILCOX
Gibbs >. Nj. Co, New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-15

France prides herself Oh the excellence OF
her Chocolate but at the Exposition OF 1873 Walter Baker
& Co won the for the superiority OF their prepa
atlons Of CbOcolate Sold everywhere by grocers