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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-08-30

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been aggravated by the injudicious treatment
of pretenders and sol diSant physicians to
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languages English, French, German, Span
ish, Italian, etc. Office hours from 10 A NJ
to p. M, and from to 8 P NJ Sundays
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SAZaRkG.
NOTICE..

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALI.
creditors OF the estate OF James A. St Clair that
under and by virtue of power of attorney made the
23d day of August 1879 by the heirs of said estate
have been appointed to collect all debts said estate
All parties owing said estate will cost and trouble bv
calling and settling forthwith
J. b. KERSEY Attorney in Fact
August Is, 1879 l9d
, 1879-07-03
IMMIGRANT AID SOCIETY.

The mass meeting. called for Saturday
evening. June 2sth, was literally attend
ed. The following are the
MINUTES.
Meeting called to order; Gen. d. w.
Smith elected Chairman; Allen Weir
elected Secretary.
The Chairman made few pointed re-
marks, relative to the objects OF the meet
ing, after which the Secretary was called
and responded briefly. Offering to print a
pamphlet descriptive of the lower Sound
counties, for bare cost Of paper. ink. COM
position OF type, sc. Judge j. G. Swan.
Of Nenh Bay. was next called. and re-.
sponded In few aptly chosen and COM
prehensive remarks. bearing upon the sub
ject of immigration. This gentleman.
like those who preceded him, recommend.
ed organized effort on the part Of our peo-
pie, and suggested that the attention Of
the proposed society be directed especially
to the interests of Port Townsend and the
lower Sound. Dr.. Il. Il. Minor was next
called for; he prefaced his remarks by star.
ing that there had been too much in the
past to divide our people in their efforts;
that they had been looking too much tor
differences among themselves. &c. lie
warmly recommended unity of spirit and
effort He thoupht orr attention should
be directed TO the grand future In store fol
Puget Sound AS the great highway ot
commerce. He was prepared to state
that Jefferson county had more agriru-
tural land than any other county on the
west Of Puget Sound, although it did not
have that reputation. lie had patiently
waited ten years for Port Townsend and
the surrounding country to develop ~ it
should, and he would wait ten years lon
ger or see the desired result sooner. He
stood ready to spend his means literally,
not only for the publishing OF pamphlets
but TO help pay n man to cut trail into
the tluc, agricultural lands south OF tie
Olympic foothills. Judge Swan then
arose, and made Il few remarks explana-
tory of his position in making previous AS
ser.ions about The prestige of Port Town
send Is n railroad terminus. He would
be in Port Townsend again III August
next, and would then real, before this So
, 1879-07-03
Immigration MEETING

AN members OF the Immigration Aid
Society. started in this city on Saturday
evening last. and ALL WHO TAKE AN IN
rEREsT IN THE MOVEMENT, are hereby re-
quested to assemble at the Old Court
House, on Monday evening, July 7th, at
S O'Clock, at which time and place per-
nlanent organization will be effected. A
plan OF organization has been prepared in
Jetail. and will be submitted for the dccis-
ion OF the society. Let nothing prevent
iull attendance, as this movement PROM
iSeS public benefits and demands the hearty
cooperation of all.
d. w. SMITH.
Committee. }THOS. PHILLIP
(ALLEN WEIR.
, 1879-07-03

ciety, paper giving statistics proving
his statements this evening. Mr.. G.. NJ.
Ilallcr wa, called for and arose, stating
he despared OF adding much to the per-
tinent remarks made by those who pre-
ceded him. He however illustrated the
real gain to our country, that:would result
by inducing immigrants to come here and
settIe--whether they had money or not.
Allen Weir offered the following which
was, on motion, unanimously adopted
RESOLVED That we proceed to organ.
ize an immigration aid society, for the
purpose of disseminating reliable inform
alton relative to the climate, resources and
productions of the lower counties on Pu-
get Sound.
RESOLVED. That those pl ant who en-
ter this compact announce their names at
once. and have them recorded by the Sec
retary Of this meeting.
Alter the adoption Of the above, q large
number, from among the most resi- ,ctable
and influential citizens of The place, au-
thorized their names to be recorded by the
Secretary, as members Of the society.
DIR. Minor offered the following which
was, on motion, unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED. That committee of three
be appointed by the Chair, whose duty
dilal be to drafta plan for organized et-
tort as an immigration aid society; that
said plan be presented and acted upon ut
| our next meeting.
The Chairman appointed DR.. Minor,
Thos. Phillips and Allen Weir as Especial
committee to draft a plan of permanent
organization. Upon the suggestion of
DR.. Minor, his name was withdrawn and
that of ID. W. Smith, Esq, substituted as
chairman of the committee.
| Maj. VanBokkeien moved that the spec
ial committee Oh plan of working be au-
thorzed to confer with prominent citizens
of Island. San Juan, Whatcom and Clal-
am counties, informing them OF the organ
ization OF this society. its objects, &C., and
invite their cooperation. Motion carried.
After number of remarks by Maj.
VanBokkelen, Messrs. Hadlock, Bulfinch,
Roberts and others, DR.. Minor offered the
following resolution which was. after some
discussion. unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That we deem it Of the ut
most Importance that survey be made of
AT LEAST THREE TOWNSHIPS of land in
the Quill yhute valley; said survey con-
Meeting with the U. S. survey near Port
Angeles. or Ckiam Bay.
RESOLVED, That y copy hereof be trans.
mitted, together with the names OF the
menbers Of this society, to Gen. VIM.
McMicken. Surveyor General Of Washing
ton Territory.
On motion, the meeting adjourned. sub.
ject TO the call ol the special committee.
ALLEN WEIR.
Secretary.
, 1879-07-03

MIR. JAS. Smith wants to let the public
know that any visitors who choose to call
at his place can obtain strawberries. either
with or without cream, or bread and but
ter. at reasonable prices; that they can be
served there, or, they may purchase the
Strawberries and take them home. We
see no reason, why, under this arrange
mcnt, all may not be suited. Mr.. Smilh's
garden has been recently pronounced by
competent judges, to be 'as fine as any
in Oregon or Washington Tel fitory."
Among some delicious strawberries which
ne turned over. yesterday, to the tender
mercies of our palate, are as fine specimens
as can be found anywhere. He raised
berries this year, that measured five inches
in circumference. Give him call. All
visitors are welcome, whether they buy or
not.
TIE MARY TAYLoR.-Capt. NJ. 3.
Clark. formerly OF the schooner Leti,i /.
and more lecent)y mate Of the D,spa .l.
has taken command OF the Mary Taylor.
and will establisha regular route " tn her
on the lower Sound. She has been taken
to Srltte for repairs. aud will enter the
trade at once ~ 4 freight and passenger
boat. The Mary Taylor is commodiOus
aud comfortable boat, and wiz dOub, less
command extensive patronage. Captain
Clark is an energetic and obIiging bus =
ness man, has had considerable experience
in the trade about the points which hr
proposes to include rs stepping places,
and we can assure our readers that he Is
a. reliable man in business as can be
found on the coast He will have q brisk
trade already built up.
TIE NJ. +. Festival and fair on Thurs
day last was so nllmeronsy attc n,tcd that
the eatablcS "ran short" before all were
supplied. The occasion was highly app. g.
clatr'l' and. had there been few concert
exercises. nothing wonid have been need
ell to make the entertainment par.eXcel-
Ience. Although the expenses were una
voiaat>y heavy, and no admission fee was
charged. the net receipts am"lnted t.
about sixty dollars. Somuch for ,he znal-
ous work OF bat few ladies'.
If Morgan" Of Dungencss. will sigr
his name to his communications. well
warm him with about dozen sentences.
in way that he will remember for a
while. Eut then he il such cowardly.
sneaking fellow that we need hardly ex-
pee. him ever TO do anything n,ole than
to Slulk behind an anonymous signature
in order to fling slurs at some ore for
whom he has conceived personal dislike
On Monday morning we received Il vcrc
| pleasant call from Prot. A. j. Antle son.
president OF the Territorial University. at
Seattle. The Professor has jrSt ,lp 4 a
most successful years school in the Uni
verSity. End is now travelling a little fol
health, sightseeing. &c. Mrs. Andel son
accompanied him this week, and they
were going TO Neay Bay.
, 1879-07-03
r-A. For Good cigars, 60 to Holcomb's S
RELIGIOUS NOTICES,
LOCAL NOTICES,

isg' A fine assortment OF legal blanks
at lIolcOmb's.
GO to Waterman & Katz for the best
carpets, at reasonable prices.
t-g' The ARGUS is kept for sale, regu-
lhrly, at Mr.. Holcomb's Variety Store.
G6'' Two tiIst-class sewing machines
Wilson anda Singer, NEW, for sale.
Apply at the ARGUS office.
~ Sarsaparilla and Soda Water. for
the million, at Holcomb's Variety Store,
, 1879-07-03
DIED.,
Committee.

AT Dungenness. w. r., on Tuesday,
june. "a, 1879, Mr.. Edwin Davis, g d
about 30 years. Deceased has been, for
over forty years, afflicted with epileptic
tits. or late years these nd been much
more severe and frequent than forme y.
His Death relieved himself of a burden.
some lie and his friends and relatives of
many anXieties.
, 1879-07-03

Geo. Bar:hrop, House, Sign Painter,
&c.. I'll years among YOU asks from the
unprcjndi'ed share of patronage; and
thanks kind patrons for the past.
, 1879-07-03

CHEW Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-12
Methodist Conferences.

BALTIMORE CONFERENCE ". 3. CHURCH.
In this conference In Baltimore yesterday the
report OF the Baltimore branch OF the WOman's
Foreign Missionary Society, presented by Rev,
ROBERT N. Raer, was read, showing receipts for
East Baltimore sssssa Wes1 1isa1Ss. Ba.
more, $4s3 72 Washington, $613 81; total S. 416SS
decrease from the previous year. Twelve
sn6ng sn6 & women men naq Deen appointed missionaries
leo, two Of them having been teachers In sum-
merneld and Washington circuits. The Indian
famine @ LEFT number OF orphans to be provided
The committee on tie disposition of the Drew
tneoioglcal endowment fund recommended the
appolntment OF Rev; ]. P: Wright as custodian
same to the trustees, to be placed to the credit
OF ''the Baltimore Annual Conference Drew
Seminary Endowment Fund" So ordered. The
The fifty third annual report of the Methodist
Preachers Aid Society OF Baltimore was ac-
cepted: Receipts for the past year were IS, 4s2.-
tolal assets, $l2, SS1 80. An annual appropria-
ton OF s.. 500 was made for necessitous cases.
uaa hevs. X. r Brown, G. 81. Richardson and
appointed visitors OF Dickinson College for the
ensuing year.
The order Of the day, being the proposed es.
interests OF the conference, was discussed.
Rev. Lttleton F. Morgan was granted a s,l.
pernumerary relation, and complimentary reso-
An evening % session " Was held held LAST ss night and
a1ter further discussion the resolution favoring
the starting OF paper was adopted by q vote OF
20 TO CO.. The result was received with an.
plauSe.
Rev. A. j. Bender asked for q superannuated
relation On account OF physical disability. The
REQUEST was unanimously granted. Revs. Joel
brown and E. L. Anderson were transferred to
supernumerary relation, and Rev. Asbury E.
Rely was transferred from supernumerary to
an effective relation.
THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE NJ. Z. CHURCH,
(COLORED)
closed Its annual session In Baltimore yester.
day, and Rev. Bishop Ames announced the ap-
pointments. Those for Washington district are
as follows: w. c. cooper, P. E.; Washington
Asbury, E. W. S. Peck: Ebenezer, 6. w. Walker;
Georgetown. j. w. Dansbury; Biadensburg,
Joshua Barnes; Sandy Springs, Osborn Carroll:
rockville, n: C.: Brown; Silver Springs, r. a.
Alexander; Poolesville, stephen Tascoe; Poplar
Springs. W; H. Cook; Patapsco, A Dennis; Sew
ern, s. A9uilla; Dayidsonville, j: Henry; Anna
VERT, vert =; s,d,as H. ADAMS; Huntington p wheeler
Wheeler; Oakville, P. II. Matthews; Marlboro.
,sps a. b. wilson; wilson Howard, J; H; Randall; Wood
Prince George, Nathaniel Jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-12
District Government Affair..

The District Commissioners have decided
mat tney nave no power to remit any portion
avenue
The District Commissioners have notified the
georgetown Gaslight Company that it having
oeea olCiany reported that cases OF lnterfer-
CURED, hereafter policemen will allow no inter.
ference with the lamps except In the presence
OF the District inspector.
In reply to note from Thomas ! Durant
Esq, secretary or the Central Dispensary in
CURING whether the monthly allowance for
Commissioners say that the monthly allowance
viii be 800. commencing from February l, 1879.
remonstrance signed by number OF pro-
the District Commissioners against the Metro.
pol1tan Railroad company obStructing the 7th
street road above Boundary street with the
double and single track, known as the Silver
Spring road.
THE STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT
The District commissioners have extended
the contract with Mr.. Wright for sweeping the
streets, which expires on the 5th OF May, 1879,
to June 80 1850. This is In accordance with the
terms OF the contract last made with Mr. W.,
and as the commissioners think, in accordance
win law Some OF the contractors who have
been looking for re-letting of this work by
advertised proposals, are very much disappoin-
ted, and the legality OF the extension may vet
pe tested In the courts.
BUILDING PERMITS
ISSUED Dy inspector EntwiSle:-Henry Galfiyan
repair frame, SD New Hampshire avenue. S50
a. y Malone, repair frame, No. IL Sth st. s.e.:
t6o. +. Stewart, repair frame, 14th ST., between
st: and South Carolina av. s.e.: SIS. GF.
Harbin, repair frame, q 9th st. n.e; $7OO Jessie
Williams repair frame, South Capitol, between
n and o stS S.w.: $50. Annie Donnelly, repair
brick, 935 st. ne: S25. W.T.. Walker. repair
frame, c, between 18th and 18th sts s.W.; sl25.
u. Vernon, build shed. No. 61T AZ st. s.w.: $40.
John Ruppert, repair frame Pierce ST., between
North Capitol and 10th sts re: $3.50. Mrs +.
De Fosse, repair brick, H, between Goth and ast
stS. NV: $3.50. Mary Kraft, repair brick, 1890
TN ST: NV; 1900. John e. kendall. repair
frame, 1916 st. NV; $25. James Sewall, con-
strucL IWo-story brick stable, ~, between
ana sts. s.w.; 1925. H. j. Daley, construct
and 9th and 9TH SITS. NV: ST 400. Ed. CattiIl.
CONSTRUCT tWo-story stable, 7th st., between
East capitol st. and New Jersey av. me-; $4OO
Margaret McRntee, two-StOry dwelling and
store ID, between 1st and cd SITS. s.w.; $4,000. c.
u. FeaIson, two.story brick dwelling, 10th
ana n stS. NV; 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-12
THE CHAMPION TRAMPS.
ROvyell Still Leading and O,Leary
uRehfm6.

NEW YORK, March 12.--At twenty minutes
past ten O'Clock this morning the scores OF the
pedestrians were as follows: Rowell 2sl miles
ana laps; Hartman 2l5 miles and Laps:
Ennis 2O1 miles and laps; O'Leary 1ss miles
ard laps.
The Scores After NIidnight % ann.
NEW YORK, March 12-Scores OF the men by
miles since midnight last night were as follows:
k0Meu.l95th mile .12 .3S; 200th mile "a 10:
1O5th mile T. 210th mile 0e.5s 215th mile 6O9 is:
aaMh mile s.0l.9: 2s5t6 mile $40; 23Oth mile
s:sa;so. II Aharriman.1sOth mile 4.1al2; 9OOth
mile 62l 20 205th mile SO7 21Oth mile g. 10: 2l5th
mile lo15l0. Ennis-175th mile 1.l55O; 1sOth
3O 1S5th mile 5.3s 25; 19Oth mile g. a. IS: l95th
mile sos 46; 9O0th mile s.07.I5 OLeary-165th
mile l.0.; 10th mile 2.l6.07; 175th mile s.A As:
lsOth mile 522.5S; 1S5th mile 6s7 18: 190th mile
s:Sl:05; lSSth mile s.ss At II q. m. score was as
follows: Rowell 2S5 miles laps; Hartman PIG
miles; Ennis e05 miles; O'Leary 9OI miles.
O'LeaFy Gaining.
~ O1eary conunues TO walk, without appear
ing to disturb himself as to distance. He is
Dehlnd other competitors. O'Leary gained on
RoWeu between II and 12 O'Clock two miles
AT O'Clock this afternoon the score stood
Rowell, 237 miles, laps; Hartman, 2e6 miles
laps; Ennis. 212 miles, laps; O'Leary. 20.
miles, 3 laps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-12
Bloody Tragedy i'm Georgia.

eoi' n. ALsTON KILLED BY PISTOL SHOT
=, AZ 3:8o O'Clock yesterday afternoon the Office
y. O. 'no state treasurer at the capitol, in Atlanta
I'd, na, was the scene OF bloody tragedy, the
a had,ies peing Col. Robert A. Aston, member OF
ott ohe ieglslaIure. and well known In Washington
eus, ana capt. Ed. Cox, OF De Kalb county.
niston 1, nred three shots and Cox two. Aston
ts mas snot IN the right temple, the ball passing
S oniougn MS brain. Cox was shot In the mouth
anu sn through the left hand. The difficulty arose
from from Aston having power Of attorney from
H,Snator ~, Gordon to sell the latter's interest In
undsr s ssa!e convict lease Cox Is the suo,essee sex
Snu,s ,Gordon, and wanted Aston to sell cor
hUm h,.I interest to Walters. who had promised 10
royy n0x 20, out. Aston sold to another person;
SHH tt3S threatened Aston at noon that he would
MI XII MIN before sundown II the trade was not
cancelled and made with his man. lie hunted
Aiston aan down. Gov. Colquitt and others having
uetalned Aston at the capitol, the quarrel was
renewed and both drew their pistols, with the
result as above stated. Col. Aston died at GAO
iasL evening. Cox was not seriously hurt. Col.
AisLon was very well known In this city. He
spent most of the winter here, and only left for
georgia few days ago. He and Senator Cor
9On were warm personal friends. Senator Cor
uon, who has been on sick bed ever since the
adjournment OF Congress was much affected
on hearing OF the affair, and he telegraphed to
MS son at Atlanta to say to Mrs. Aston that 1t
would be the duty OF his life to stand to her and
ner children, SO far as he could, In the stead OF
tue protector, who had been SO suddenly taken
from them Col Aston, while known by his
lrlends TO be man OF courage, was regarded as
d courteous gentleman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-12
Odds and Ends.

Randall claims IS votes and Blackburn 90.
There are 14s democrats all told. OF course both
are confident.
EX-COngressman Glover, OF Missouri was at
Wizards today, pushing his canvass for the
sergeant t-at-arms place In the Senate. He is
confident.
Col. L. Q. Washington. the most prominent
candidate for Sergeant-at-Arms French's place,
A: G. Buell., esq, has abandoned his canvass
Ior tne executive clerkship OF the Senate be-
cause Col. VIM. Brown, of Ohio, has entered the
contest he says that he has sense enough to
1ncont1nently retire when an Ohio man is pitted
against him. Meanwhile he has again entered
the @ held for the Senate secretaryship and Is
The ones who are not fully confident, are the
0ummers, who invade the several candidates
rooms and find only water to drink.
Col. Dick Bright, OF Indiana, has abandoned
the contest f0r the sergeant-at-arms place OF
the House, and is now battling for the same
place under the Senate. His confidence is un-
The greenback men still claim that they have
nlteen votes, and maintain confidence that
oafiies both blackburn and Randall.
Col. COrbin, the recruiting officer for the
army, stationed here, is confident that he will
get good corps of recruits for Uncle Sam from
Inc h.' disappointed "a Office seekers after the hurly-
Representative Singleton, of Illinois, who has
neen Claimed as national arrived at Willards
Gus with the democrats This detection. how
ever; goes not shake the greenbackers in their
COuuQcQCc.
Speaker Randall will dispense water and
good advice during the canvas at the National
Senator voorhees, arrived in Washington last
mghl. lie Is confident now that he knows every
candidate who Is seeking place.
The democrats say with remarkable conf
| dence that the greenbackers will yet form a
coalition with them, but the greenbackers say
| that they wont.
| Randall's age is 40. Blackburn is 20: Just the
age at which one has confidence. Mac Mahon,
| OF Ohio, possible dark horse, is recorded In
| Ben PeTley POOre'S directory at 46 summers.
carlisle. OF Kentucky, another ebony equine, is
"A. ABOUT the only candidate who hasn't some
confidence is Samuel Sullivan Cox He has
Weathered IS summers In the tempetuous sea Of
| life.
Wash. Mclean, OF Cincinnati, remains here a.
| quiet observer. He says If he had the groom
Ing OF either OF the Speakership candidates he
would feel more confident than any OF them do
Gen. CerrO g. Williams, Senator elect from
| Kentucky, telegraphed Joe Blackburn that he
would be here tomorrow, to roll up his sleeves
! and battle for him.
| The kernels" and Judges and seMatahs,,
are confident that the shr1nkage of values
threatens drought-no reference to water.
Caldwell, OF Ala, it Is confidently Claimed
has already Clerk Adams of the House showed
under and is entertaining applications for the
subordinate places.
The hotel owners havnt the confidence they
had week ago, that the speakershlp fight was
going to put money In their purses The cor.
rld0rs are empty and the bar receipts disgust
fDgly light,