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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-07
THE EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.

Under date of March special to the
Chicago Journal says:
A nights reflection has convinced many
Democrats that they made a mistake IN de-
feating the two appropriation bills and that
their party stands upon very dangerous ground,
now that an extra session of Congress has
been called and the responsibility for all fur
Their legislation rests upon them. The work
which the extra session will be called upon to
do is not merely the passage of the approprl-
alton bills The President will call attention
to the condition of the Treasury and the fact
that the revenues for the next year will not
be sufficient to meet the appropriations, and
that some legislation to increase the revenue
is imperatively demanded Attention will be
directed to the letter of Secretary Sherman
upon this subject. This will involve ques-
ton of increased taxation, and Congress will
be compelled to meet it. 1t is expected that
there will be other general legislation, and the
best Judges here believe that the session will
run from two to three months Parties who
are interested in the Geneva Award bill will
strive to get it acted upon, and legislation re-
garding the duty on sugar will again be urged
by Secretary Sherman, SO that a short session
will be impossible. The contest over the
Speakership is already begun in earnest, with
Randall on the outside track. The friends of
Blackburn feel confident he will command
enough Southern votes to insure his election
over Randall. There will be other candidates
in the field, but their candidacy will be carried
on more with a view of securing the chair
manships of committees. 1t is believed that
General Garfield will be the unanimous choice
of the Republican caucus for the Speaker
ship. The Greenbackers propose to go
through the farce of nominating candidate,
and are talking of Judge Kelley, thinking
that he may receive support from the Repub-
lican side of the chamber. California will
not be represented in the lower branch of
Congress at the extra session. The Texas
Pacific lobby will move in the new Congress
and endeavor to get bill passed at the extra
session The leaders assert that the new Con-
gress will be more favorable to their scheme
than the one Just expired A prominent
Democratic Senator of the Bourbon type said
this afternoon that unless the Republicans
agreed to repeal the election laws appro-
priation bills would be passed by Congress;
that the Democrats would pass bill repeal
ing these laws, and if vetoed would then at
tach them to the appropriation bills and force
the President to approve them or go without
appropriations to run the Government. In
the opinion of this Senator Congress would be
in session all summer, unless the Republicans
and the President backed down
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-07
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD-NEW
OFFICERS-PROFITS FOR 1878

Under date of Washington, March 5, We
have the following:
The stockholders of the Union Pacific Rail
road Company, in the annual meeting to-day,
elected the following Directors for the ensu
ing year. Sidney Dillon, New York; +. Cor
don Dexter, Boston; Elisha Atkins, Boston;
Russell Sage, New York; Sol Scion Hum
phreys, New York; Jay Gould, New York;
John Sharp, Salt Lake City; S. H. H. Clark,
Omaha; David BOWS, New York; James r.
Keene, New York; William L. Scott, Erie,
Pennsylvania; E. HI. Baker, Boston. Fred L.
Ames, Boston; Addison Commack, New
York, and w A H. Loveland, Golden, Col
orado The largest stakeholder is Jay Gould,
who voted in his own right, upon 123, ZOO
shares and on 20, 900 shares by proxy. Sid
ney Dillon holds p 700 shares, Russell Sage
q 900, and Oliver Ames 81 900. The Board
of Directors later elected Sidney Dillon Pres
ident; Elisha Atkins Vice President; Henry
Mcfarland, Secretary and Treasurer, and o.
w. Mink Assistant Secretary and Treasurer
The report of the Directors covers operations
for the year ended December 81, 1873:
Gross earnings, including the Omaha bridge,
S13, 121 ,272; operating expenses, including
taxes, So 1885, 86, leaving balance of ST.
IA ,696; added interest, collection on invest
ment securities amounting to 1886, 9S5, max
inc the total net income 81, 931 ,672. The
operating expenses were 1923 per cent. of
their earnings
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-07
IN BEHALF OF OUR LEGISLATIVE
REPORTER.

Some Senators and tothers were so very
generous and thoughtful last night as to make
our reporter (who is not much accustomed to
public speaking), experience quite unex-
pected and embarrassing and at the same time
gratifying sense of their kindness toward her
self. She does not know what to say and we
are at loss for anything to say in her behalf;
but we, (both of us) can say that we thank
these gentlemen most heartily for their deli
cate land substantially compliment.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-07

Richmond, Va, March ga premature
explosion of nitro glycerine at Dutch Gap,
James River, occurred to-day, killing NJ. c..
Haggerty, Government contractor for widen
ing and otherwise improving Dutch Gap, and
five or six negroes. 1t is reported that Ella S
Hall, who had charge OF operating the glycer-
inc, is either killed or fatally injured. Hag-
gerty's body was blown into the river and not
recovered.
Haggerty and Hall and only one negro were
killed, and that the body of Hall, and not
Haggerty, was blown into the river. One or
two negroes were slightly injured.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-07
AMONG THE ASHES.

The Reno Journal describes the situation
in that fire stricken city as follows:
A number of temporary structures are be-
ing built by the plucky business men who will
not despond, even i'll the face of the fearful ca
lamity which has befallen us. Many of them
without cent in the world are negotiating
for lumber and stock ON time, with every
prospect of success, and in a few days will
again be in business Lumber is now very
saleabe article, and we hear of two or three
parties who are getting large stocks in Verdi
to supply the demand. We are glad to re-
cord the fact that no disposition is shown to
raise the prices, but on the contrary the
dealers incline to lower them and thus aid
their afflicted fellows. This is also true with
the other branches of business, and to their
lasting credit be it recorded. But, notwith-
standing the activity displayed the mournful
fact is patent that it will be long time before
Reno will be again the fair city she was less
than a week ago. The acres of desolate
waste still remain; the brick walls stand like
spectres alone in their solitude, and it seems
more like a horrible MS htmare than a reality.
Reno will recover in time; her situation and
grit will compel that much, but she will be
retarded In the race many year. The windy
weather which has prevailed ever since the
homeless ones, and made it more difficult for
them to bestir themselves and find perma-
nent lodgings. All sorts of shelter have been
utilized. Barns, sheds and cellars have been
thankfully accepted, and frequently family
will be found huddled in a small room, with
the barest subsistence and not a change of
clothing. Many are too proud to apply for
relief, not being used to such a thing, and
are suffering in consequence. This is wrong
The good Samaritans who gave the supplies
being distributed did it to relieve all such
cases, and it is no disgrace to accept tempo
rary relief. Roughs have gathered from all
neighboring cities in hopes of being able to
impose upon the Relief Committee or of
stealing. Our officers have been on the alert
and large force of special policemen have
been appointed to guard what is left of the
town from fire and robbery. The wind has
famed the smouldering fires to flames, and
vigilance is necessary to prevent it breaking
out again Complaint is made that articles
known to have been saved have not been re-
turned to their rightful owners, but are kept
by the parties into whose hands they may
have fallen. This is as much a robbery as if
the article was stolen at any other time The
law of ''salvage" will no doubt fit such cases.
1t ought to be a pleasure to return any article
saved to the stricken owner, rather than to
steal it from him Times like these show
what person is made of. All the "cussed-
ness of some is displayed, while the sublime
charity and nobility of others shows itself.
Many regarded as highminded display con-
tempt for decency which is astonishing Ask
the Relief Committee if this is not SO.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-07
LAKE TAHOE LUMBER YARD.
e. NJ. HUNT, Proprietor
DEEPs CONSTANTLY ON HAND

Clear and Common Lumber, of all kinds.
Doors, Windows ind Blinds.
Moudings Pckets and Shingles.
Door and Window Hangngs and Fastenings.
Screws, Wire Cloth, Etc, Etc,
Which sell cheaper than be bought at any other
place in the State.
EaOrders delivered in all parts of the city Free.
Carson City, February Is, 1879.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-07
IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

N THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
of the State of Nevada in and for the County Of 0rms
bye. w. Mathews His Creditors: Notice to cred
itors of Insovent. Pursuant to order Of the Hon
Samuel D. King, Judge of the said District Court notice
is hereby given to all the creditors Of the said nsovet
G. w Mathews TO be and appear before the said Judge
at Chambers the 18th day Of March, 1872 at 10 O'Clock
NJ, to show cause if any they why the prayer Of
said insovent should net be granted and assignment
his be made he be discharged his
and liabilities in pursuance Of the statute in such
made and provided, and in the meantime all proceedings
against said nsolvent be STAYED.
-. Witness my hand and the Seal Of said Court this
)r 18th day of February A. d. 1879
H'' J. II. MARSHALL Clerk.
49, fsblstd
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NOTICE TO LIENH0LDERS.

I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Second Judicial District Of the State of Nevada and
for the County of Ormsby
Oliver Lonkey and F. K. Smith, copartners trading
The Verdi Planning Mill Company, plaintiffs, Frank
Cook and j. H. Miller, coparners, trading Cook Mil
Ter, and Carson Opera House Association corporation
defendants
Notice is hereby Civ that the abovenemed plaintiffs
have commenced action in said Court against the
PENDANTS aboyenamed to foreclose mechanics lien held
and owned by plaintiffs against defendants and the follow
ing described property situate in Carson City, Ormsbv
County, State of Nevada, to wit Commencing tho
southeast of Spear and Carson streets running
thence SOUTH with the east line Of said Carson street.
forty nine 49 feet thence eastery at right angles
hundred and twenty Q20 feet thence, at right angles,
norhery forty 49) feet to the south line Of Spear
street. thence at right angles westerly with Spear street.
hundred and twenty Q20) feet the place of begin
ming; being in Block Fory-two 42) of Mussers subdi
vision of Carson City. Said lien is held and claimed under
and by virtue of the provisions of Act of the Legsa
ture OF the State of Nevada approved March 1875 emit
ted A Act to liens to mechPpcs and Others and
to repes all others Acts in relation thereto All persons
claiming liens said premises said Act hereby
notified to be and appear before said District Court tho
Court Dom thereof in said Carson Cty, on SATURDAY
THE Sth DAY OF MARCH, A. ID. 1879, at 10 o'clock 4.
then and there exhibit the proof of their said
All liens exhibited shall be deemed to be waived in
favor of those which exhibited.
LEWIS DEAL, Attorneys for Plaintiffs
February 18th, 1873. .--.. 3w2aw
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CARSON MILL CO.

HAVING PURCHASED THE planning
Mill in this city, formerly owned by the Glenbrook
Mill Company, have added large variety of Wood
working Machines, and have now the
Most Complete Mill in the State.
We prepared do all kinds of work done in first
class mill. Can manufacture 10000 feet OF Flooring,
Ceiling Rustic per day.
MOuIdings, Brackets Turned.xv0rk, Scroll
work and ali sorts of Ornaments
Made to Order.
Furniture made and repaired. Plans and Specifications
for Wood, Brick Stone Buildings furnished Contracts
for building and repairing taken. All Work Guaranteed
Orders from the town country be left at the Mill
or at the office of NJ HUNT, Lake Tahoe Lumber Yard
Address: CARSON MILF CO.,
f. NJ. HUNT Carson City, Nevada.
C. H. MASH.
Carson City, February q, 1879.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-07

INSURANCE COMPANIES SUSTAINING Losses
BY THE RENO FIRE.-The insurance compa
MES that have sustained losses by the Rene
fire, and the amounts suffered, are given as
follows by the Coast Review:
Home and Phoenix, S2S, 900; Home Mu-
tual, $4,000; Imperial, London, Northern
and Queen, 500, 800 Firemen's Fund S13,.
600; Royal, Norwich, Union and Lancashire
S12, 900; Hutchinson & Mann's Agency, S13,
$50; Hamburg Bremen, $9,250; Liverpool,
London and Globe, 900; Standard, $3.50;
E. E. Potter's Agency, $3.50; Commercial,
S. F., 5,05O; Union, S. F., $4,000; Royal
Canadian, 81 300; South British and Ma
tional, $500; Western Toronto, $50;
Commercial Union, $4,000, New Zealand,
81 200; State Investment, 81, 800; Berlin Co.
logne, $500; American Central, 81 ,250; St.
Joseph, 81 $50; n. B. & Mercantile, $500;
German American, $500; British America,
81 800; Phoenix, Brooklyn, 81 500; Lycomino,
So, $50; Faneuil Hall, So, 500; Trades, Chi
cogo, So, 400; Total, $2OO,32
Cleveland, Ohio, March 5.-At meeting
of the stockholders of the Cleveland, Column
bus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railroad to-
day James r. keene was elected as one of
the Directors for three years.
Tauton, Mass. March 5.-Charles P Stick
ney, the defanlting Treasurer of the Manfers
Gas Company. Fall River, Massachusetts,, has
been sentenced to five years in the State
Prison. .5.. ...#
Albany, n. Y, March 5.-Governor Rob
inson has presented to the Senate formal
charges against Smyth, State Superintendent
of Insurance, and recommends his removal.
New York, March 5. - Leon Hyneman,
veteran Mason, author and editor died, to.
day.
Chicago, March 5.-The jury in the case
of John Lamb, on trial for the murder of
Policeman Race last fall, after brief DELHI
GRAFTON this evening, brought in a verdict of
guilty and fixed the penalty at death
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-09
LOUISIANA BA RBARITY.
How the Democrats Carried Ten
sas Parish.
Negroes Shot Down and Their
ThrOatS Cut.
The Second Day Of the Teller Inv estiga.
ton.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. Sat the meeting of tina
Teller committee today Fleming Bran (colored) of
Tensas testified. He at the Fairfaxe House Oct.
IL, when Capt. Peck's party came; was in the room
with Fairfaxe when Peck rushed in and fired twice
at Farfaxe who ran out the back door, Another
negro named Senator, who was standing near. was
shot down. Peck knelt upon him and fred five shots
into him. Mr.. Kemp grabbed at me and MIR. Got
man shot me through the arm (witness barred his
arm and showed where the flesh wound was made),
Farfaxe did not fire shot. Peck was killed by his
own men. This was the same trouble that occurred
in the parish last year. In this disturbance Senator
was killed, Kennedy and myself wounded and
Fairfaxe escaped.
Daniel Kennedy, resident of Ten:as, testified
that Fairaxe knew in the afternoon that body of
men was about to visit his house, and said he was
told by boy who came up from Waterproof. When
the party came they said they wanted Fairfaxe.
Witness was shot while looking out of window try
ing to recognize the assaiants. After having the
wound dressed took to the woods. There were sew
eral others in the woods. All had heard white men
from other parishes inquire for them and were hid
Ing On the Tuesday following the attack on Fair
fake the killing of negroes begun. ran away at the
time to New Orleans. Have been here ever since
Was acquainted with many of the persons killed
and ne named nve. Never heard that anybody was
called to account for the shooting at Fairfaxe's
house.
Viola Wallace (colored), resident of Tensas gave
testimony similar to Branch and Kennedy. She was
in the house at the time of the disturbance and the
killing of Seuetor Willie. It was reported that 80
colored people were killed by bull -dozers. Witness
named five Of those killed.) Only saw one of the
negroes after he was killed. He was shot and had
his throat cut. This was after the registers men
came and while they were in the parish. This was
aboat two weeks after the attack on the Fairfaxe
house. The register was the sheriff.
Rebecca Ross (colore0 gave her testimony, which
was corroborative Of the other witnesses,
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-09

The Legislature of Massachusetts has appointed a
committee to examine into the state expenditures
and see whe e they can be reduced.
The Nebraska herders threaten raid on Kearney
to rescue eight of their fellow herders in Jail there.
Several hundred active ylana Republicans met
in Baltimore yesterday to take measures to effect
reorganization of the party. A resolution was
adopted demanding that the chairman of the State
Committee call a state convention to appoint new
committee for the fall campaign.
The ice in the Ohio is growing thinner.
W. Z. Pollard is believed to have pusposely drop
ped into East River at New York Tuesday from
ferry boat The body was not found
The Reformed church at Franklin Park, N. Y. is
burned The building was about rs years old one
OF the largest and finest country churches in the
State. Insurance 81 ,OOO
james S. Wood of Brooklyn, committed suicide
yesterday morning by shooting himself through the
heart. Cause insanity.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-09
MAINE.

Dropped Dead.
Especial to the Press.l
RocKLAND, Jan. S.-William Cotter of this CITY,
seventy years of age dropped dead of heart disease
this afternoon.
Fire in Bangor.
70 the Associated Press.1
BANGOR, Jan. S.-Fire was discovered last night
in the China tea store, owned by E. Adams. The
damage to the store was very slight. The stock was
badly damaged by water and smoke. Insured for
$4,000.
Suit Against the Boston & Mnine lAban-
d0ned.
SAco, Jan. SIN the Supreme Court here to-day
the case of Hannah I. Lord VS.. Boston g. Maine
railroad for damages received in a.hting from the
train was entered neither party. This case was
tried year ago and verdict of So 900 rendered for
plaintiff. Exceptions were filed and carried before
the full bench. Verdict was set aside and a new
trial ordered. The case is now abandoned by
the plaintiff
TOOle Beats Harding.
BANGOR, Jan. 8-The walking match between
Christopher Toole Of this city and W. E. Harding of
I'VE" 1orK Was oasiiy by Toole. Harding
claimed to be sick and walked only rs miles. Toole
walked the first % miles In hours and II minutes
and 30 miles in hours ID minutes and 10 seconds.
Harding announced through his judge that Toole
would be able to beat him at any time. Harding
say that he thinks Toole can beat any man in the
United States on 80 miles.
Drisc0lps Walk.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Jan. Sat II o'clock D. M.
j. M. Driscoll Of Portland had accomplished 1856
miles Of his feat walk 400 miles in 1870 hours He
continues in fine tr1m
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-09
THE NORWICH MURDER.

Testimony of the Father of the Deceased
NORWICH, Jan. Sin the Cobb trial Lemuel A.
Manning testified to conversations with Cobb before
mis- death and asked him if he was not bilious Cobb
said he had taken enough physic to clear all the bile
out OF him. He complained Of numbness.
Bishop was recalled and said that four or five notes
passed between him and Mrs. Cobb in the store. He
also testified as to the days of the week on which
several OF his nocturnal visits to Mrs. Cobb were
paid.
Charles H. Cobb. ST., father of the deceased. testi
lied that Charles heath was good ND to within
year OF his death. First noticed his ill health in
FEBRUARY, 1875 The same month witness wife heard
reports OF Mrs. Cobb and Bishop being seen together
and advised Charles to quit his company. Witness
described Charles recital Of his first attack. Kate
was present and simply said that the tea that night
mad been sleeping long while. Witness described
Charles succeeding attacks. Charlie never raj lied
from the first attack, his hand grew so weak that he
could not hold pin. On the day Of his death wit.
ness took his hand and said, "Do you know me
Charlie?" He answered, "Yes father, think don
Those were the last words he ever spoke.
At this point the witness broke down and was nm
able to proceed The jury and audience were affect
ed and Mrs. Cobb raised her handkerchief to her eyes
under her veil and pressed it to them.
This closed the testimony for the prosecution and
tne court adjourned till Thursday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-09
FIFTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
SENATE,

SENATE.
The State Printing-Laws Relating 10
Highways The Water Co.'S Bill Passed
to be Enacted.
Especial to the Press
AUGUSTA, Jan. g.
Orders were passed in the Senate providing for
committee to negotiate for the purchase of the Year
Book and to contract for the state printing and
bindng also an order looking to change of laws re-
lating to ways that all persons using public high
ways shall bs at their own fisk. and to authorize
county commissioners to compel towns to keep roads
In safe condition.
The following was passed to be enacted:
SEC. 1. The Portland Water Company is hereby
authorized to issue bonos for the construction Of its
works, up0n such rate and time as it may deem ex-
pedient. to an amount not exceeding $2uO,0Oo, in
addition to lis bonds already issued, and to secure
the same by mortgage or deed OF trnst OF the
franchises property and estate OF said c0rporaton
but said mortgage shall not diminish the security Of
the bonds hereatofofe authorized.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect when approved.
HOUSE.
Iustituiion for the Deaf and Oumb-The
InsoIvent Law Move to Reduce the Poll
Tax.
On motion Of Mr.. Perry of Camden joint special
committee appointed to take into consideration
the propriety Of establishing institution for the
deaf mutes in the State.
Several petitions were presented and referred for
aid in building bridges in Aroostook.
MIR. Fox of Portland moved that special COM
mitee to inquire what changes necessary in the
insoven law passed at the last session and report by
bill or otherwise. Carried.
Mr.. Jones of Lewiston moved Joint special
committee on temperance and the prohibitory law
Passed.
MIR. harrington of Fryeburg presented bill an
act to amend the Statute in relation to poll taxes
reducing the same from So to $150 Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
The bill enabling the Portland Water Cimpany to
issue bonds was passed to be enacted. Adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-09
MINOR 'rELEGRAMs.

7. D. Conyingham, fcrger, has been captured at
Rio Janeiro, and sent back to the United States. He
is wanted in Wilkesbarre where he victimized the
Second National Bank of $4,000.
Fernando Wood is said to favor free sugar.
More labor troubles are feared in Quebec this
winter. Over $50 workmen marched to the Parlia-
ment House Tuesday and besought an audience with
the premier Jolly, but fddng him absent, left with
out stating their business.
The fishing smack Pilot Of Newport with crew OF
three men is supposed to be lost.
Josephine Parks of Lowell cut her throat yester-
day.
F. D. Millett, an American journalist, has BEEN
decorated by Russia with the order of ST. Stanilaus
The citizens of Philadelphia have passed resolu-
lions Of regret at the death of Hon. Morton nc
Michael.
The cutter Samuel Derter has received orders to
search for the missing Handkerchief Shoal Light
ship.
Capt. Bogardus broke 5000 balls in 5000 shots yes
terday. without miss.
Madame Anderson complete her 2213th quarter
mile at 10 o'clock last night.