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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07
PCBLEC OPINION
How the Asylum Outrage is s.e-
garhei.

How the Asylum Outrage is i;e
garhed.
AS fast as the State paper.
come to hand they join with one
accord in denouncing the out.
rage of last Tuesday perpetrated
in the Board Of Asylum Com
missioners. Here are some ex-
tracts
Enterprise
Were any Of these men to run
for an office OF trust tU-lli0rr0 W,
he would have to make an at1i-
davit on the day after that h.
was in the field. 1t will lie the
same four years hence. No po-
litical party will dare to assume
the risk Of taking underits wing
either Adams, or Laughion, or
| Hallock. Each of them has
witten his own political epitaph,
and they are all buried so deep
under public contempt that the
blast of no resurrection horn
can awaken them. The people
have a good memory, and they
are not going to forget the
shameful intrigues of a shame
less cabai who have sought to
reduce a noble State charity to
the level of Il football for sp0iIs-
Ell and hungry placemen. A
gainst the better judgment of
the people, against the protests
of good citizens, against the die |
tates Of humanity, against the
instincts of decency, this infamy |
has been consummated. Both |
parties are responsible for the
outrage, and both parties are
represented in the minority
which vainly attempted to pre-
vent the sacri!ege. The citizens
of Nevada, without regard to
partisan politics, should now
unite in signing a remOnstrance
gainst the removal of the very
competent physician who has
had charge of the Insane Asy-
lum from the beginning and de-
his restoration. Then
let Us see if the ring in the Asy-
lum Board will dare to carry out
their Ubiquitous bargain. Sure
of the fate that is going to over
t Ike them, they would probably !
snap their fingers at the public.
Nevertheless the people of Ne
vada should not permit the OPP
portunity to be lost which is
now presented of rebuking the
individuals who have so wan
tonly betrayed their trust. I
The Enterprise proposes to t
follow this villainy up, and to
expose the whole wretched
business. We shall go to the 4
very bottom Of it and lay bare t
he shams which have been put
onward TO cover the designs of
he vulgar marplots. Their vile r
hypocrisy must be exposed. The !
Republican party in Nevada has
90 much at stake to allow men
ike
LAUGHTON and HALLOCK. I
% play the fool outside Of the c
Institution of which they are n
e. oticiO Directors and de factO
1reckerS.
Virginia Chronicle Il
The removal of DR.. Dawson II
'om the SUPPLEMENTARY Of the II
insane Asylum at Reno was a.
lade in defiance Of a just public -
ointment which demands that
Ito places of such sacred trust b.
nd responsibility the pelluting "
and of politics shall not be III
rust. There appears to have tn
cen no cause of complaint st
,ainst DR.. Dawson. There are hi
lousands Of voters in the State a
no have relatives or friends w
neng the unfortunate inmates 81
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07

Mrs. Tucker is down with
the scarlet fever.
Captain Bragg and wife, of
Reno, are visiting Carson.
Ex-Governor Kinkead is back
again from his San Francisco
trip.
Bishop Whitaker will preach
at st. Peters Episcopal Church
tomorrow.
1t is said that Governor Gar
rard washes his hands of the
Asylum business.
When George Tuiy was on
the Comsteck the other day he
received an ovation for his
course on the Asylum rotten
ness.
There was a large gathering
at the opening social of the Twi-
lights at the Opera House last
night. 1t was very enjoyable
affair, without the formaIity of
full dress.
Since sparring exhibitions |
became fashionable at Avery's, |
he has been obliged to board
the windows up on the inside.
Steve ellis the s'StOrey Infant"
having knocked man through
l window the other night after
which he refused to pay for the
glass or sash.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07
STOCKS.

San FRANCISCO, April Following
are the opening and closing quotations :
Mexicsn. 2, 2 80; Savage, q: Po,osi,
Is; Hale 4 Norcross. 3 05; Northern
Relic. S; Crown Point. %; Belcher. zoe:
Albion assessment Delinquency. J5c; Utah.
l %: Alpha, l Al: Chollar. II, / 80;
Uuion. ? 81: Silver King. 105; Con Vir-
sinia, zoe; Ophir. 2 A.; Yellow Jacket.
81 81. 3 bio; Andes, 55c; California.
Doe: Eur ks Can, 81: Challenge, Soc;
e-. Il R"icher. 81: Gonid L Curry, 81:
Navajo, Z 81: Martin White, SOC.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07

bkOTnhhS hOuEA
100 Ophir. 2 IS, q
80 Mexican. 3, 3 10, 3
265 Could ( Curry, 2 81
$50 California, &c
90 Bes. L Belchsr. s.
1850 Savage, 20, q
3t5 Chollar. I 30
100 Potoai. l %. -
400 Hale u Norcross. 3 %, 5 10
$40 Crown Point, 3. 40. ~. so
1880 Yellow Jacket. 5 10. 3 o., 3 10
o. kent1ck, Il
100 Alpha. -. II
$40 B-lcber, Sic. SIC
go Confidence, j 20. %. =
100 Sierra Nevada, , -
S Utah. 2
50 Bullion. 75c
100 EHchequer. SIC
100 Union. 8 TO, 3 60, 3 20
2000 Alta, 40c
go Challenge. 3ic
2'D Silver Hill. D:
2,0 Andes. Gtlc, coo bGl
30 Occidental. 80
40 Nurthern Bile, s.
40 Navajo. 5 81
100 Bile Isle. Soc
100 Albion, SOC SO
$40 Martin White. SOC
100 Argenta. soc
100 Grand Prize. Doc
San FRASCIsCo, April Go P. N
Union, 3 20 s; Sierra Nevada. ? 90 6;
Mexican. , TO- 3 10 b; Ophir. q $. %
b; Best & Belcher. 20 b: Savage, 2 81
;; Gould 4 Curry, 81 =: ChoIlsr, 90
:; Hale & Norcross. 3 10 b: Potosi, ID
b; Alta, Acc b; Belcher, Soc b; Crown
Point. 81 F: Yellow Jacket, 3 10 b;
Confidence, u h. ! 60 a; kentuck, Il b:
20 b. ILtah q II
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07

OF the Insane Asylum, and they
will not fail to mark the men
who have ST. oped to make po-
iitical merchandise outof "A noble
State charity.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07
THE COMBS TRIAL.
The Prosecution Close Their
Case.

importance was ellclte0.
l.. D. c. GREY,
The next witness, testified tina
he was standing neai the tabl
where Ross was playing card
when he saw Combs come III
and strike Ross with a cane
He saw Sweeney standing by
Ross a moment after the shoot.
ing. His account Of the strug
gle on the floor differed but lit.
tie from Sweeney's. The cross
examination elected nothing
new.
j. a. BROWN.
Commonly known as "Long
Brown" was the next witness,
testified that he was dealing
faro and the defendant played
against the bank that evening.
Heard no conversation between
defendant and Ross that he
could swear to. Heard a voice
in that direction say "loan me
ten dollars,' hear some one re-
fuse the money, could not say
who it wes. Then heard blow
and the words ssrhat'll be all
right,' did not see the blow
delivered. Saw neither party.
Then there was great confusion.
Then Ross came from the west
end Of the house. He was walk
ing past my table. Combs was
following him seven or eight
feet behind. Ross had nothing
in his hand, Combs had a pi stol
in hand. The rest Of his ties IL |
mony was similar to that of the
first witness. General Clarke
and the witness went through
the pantomimic action on the
floor, Illustrative of the strggIe.
CROSS EXAMINED.
Sweeney and I are part
that is he has interests
in the house in some games
which l have not. Think Combs
fell from striking the table, he
lid not fall heavily. I heard
he word "Jack" called out as
lie was falling. When Ross had
leld of the pistol Darrell he was
not pulling it. The
truggle was again enacted on
he floor between Soderberg and
he witness. Ross hand did
lot touch the pistol when s
he second shot was
red. The pistol was jerked .
way from Ross before the shot. :;
Vas not in Clarke's office with :
sweeney last Sunday. Have Z
ad very little conversation q
nth Sweeny on the subject. T
Gen. kittrell then cross ex- y
the witness. q
"S Saw the affair plainly from p
~ seat. Nothing interviewed u
etween me and the row on the Z
oor. Am a sporting man but h
ever timed horse at q race. II
now what a second on a stop II
atch is. The first shot was IL
bout a second after Ross =.
rasped the pistol. Again the NJ
uSSAC was SL1dCiCu DS6WecA [
ittrell and witness. I The ST
stol barrel almost touched n
oss' forehead when the last "
lot was fired. His hat brim n,
mt down as the barred touched II
and was between the muzzle to
I'd his head. THE length of
second was illustrated by Gen. ~
arke's stop watch, which b,
arked the quarters of sec W
d. Can't say that Sweeney tn
ade any sign to me for a pis- ~
/. Can't say that I would y,
We given him pistol had he r.
Sed for it. Combs held the to
stol uplifted as he followed III
,ss as if he would strike him. -,
ere was nothing to have pre- in
nted Combs from shooting en-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07

Mrs. Tucker is down with
the scarlet fever.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07
SO Cents Per Week

EE- All Cases of legitimate advertis. meIl,s
not exceed ng six lines inserted in this column
for so Cents per week.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07

AS fast as the State papers
come to hand they join with one
accord in denouncing the out
rage of last Tuesday perpetrated
in the Board of Asylum Conn
missinner5. Here are some ex-
tracts
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07
Dancing School.

At the Opera House. Glasses
every Saturday from l to 4 P.
NJ, and from 7 to 9P. NJ, after
which dancing until IL O'Clock.
Terms, payable in advance.
Adult class, per month, S.
children, under fifteen years,
So. Music furnished for balls
and parties at reasonable
figure. HALL Il MEDER.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-04-07

Joe Carpenter is now furnish
ing State Prison rock for build
ing purposes.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
JEANNETTE'S HAIR.
MILES O'REILLY.


"Oh loosen the curls that you wear, Jeannette.
Let me tangle my hands in your hair my pet,
For the world to me had no danltler sight
Than your brown hair yelling your shoulders
white.
1t was brown with golden gloss. Jeannette,
1t was finer than the silk of the floss, my pet,
Twas beautiful mist falling down TO your wrist,
Twas thing to be braided and Jeweleo anu
kissed,
Twas the ioveliest hair in the world, my pet.
NV arm was the arm of a clown Jeannette,
1t was sinewy, bristed and brown, my pet;
But warmly and softly it loved to caress
Your round white neck and your wealth. OF lress,
Your beautiful and plenty of hair, my pet
Your eyes had swimming lory Jeannette,
Revealing the old, dear story, my pet:
They were gray with the chastened tlnge OF Tue
sky
When the trout leaps quickest to snap the fly,
And they matched with your golden hair my pet
Your lips but have no words, Jeannette,
They were fresh as the twitter of birds, my pet.
When the spring is young and the roses are wei
With the dewdrops in each red BOSOM seV
And they suited Your gold-brown hair, my pet.
Oh, you tangled my life in your hair, Jeanhette,
Twas silken and golden snare, my PEI,
But so gentle the bondage, my soul dld lmpiore
The right to continue your slave evermore,
With my fingers enmeshed in your Ealr' my Pe''
Thus ever dream what you were Jeannette,
With Your lips and your eyes and your halr, my
pet,
In the darkness of desolate years moan
And my tears fall bitter over the stone
That covers your golden hair, my pet,
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
The Petroleum Fields of the World.

The relative importance of the oil fields of
the world are succinctly stated as follows, in
the July Century, by E. V. Smalley, in his
graphic and splendidly illustrated article on
"Striking oil": NEARLY all the petroleum
that goes into the worlds commerce is pro-
duced in district of country about $50
miles long, with varying breadth Of from
one to twenty miles, lying mainly IN the
State of Pennsylvania, but tapping over a
little on it's northern edge into the State Of
New York This region yielded, in 1881,
26.95O.S13 barrels, and in 1882, 31,390,75O
barrels. A little petroleum is obtained in
West Virginia, little at various isolated
points in Ohio, and little in the Canadian
province of Ontario. California is also
small producer. There is also small field
in Germany, larger one, scantily developed,
in Southern Russia, and one still larger, per
haps, in India The total production OF all
the fields, outside of the region here de-
scribed, is but small fraction in the general
account, however, and has scarcely an appre-
ciable influence upon the market. Further
more, the oil of these minor fields, whether
in Americaor the Old World is of an inferior
quality, and, so long as the great Pennsylva-
MIA reservoir holds out, can only supply
local demand in lhe vicinity OF the wells"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
Mark Twain on Science.

In his new book Mark Twain calculates
The Mississippi, between Cairo and New
Orleans, was 1850 miles long 176 years ago.
1t was 1,18O after the cutoff. 1t has lost 81
miles since. Consequently its length is onl y
973 miles at present. Now, If l wanted to
be one of those ponderOus scientific people,
and let on to prove what had occurred In the
remote past by what had occurred in given
time in the recent past, or what will occur
in the far future by what has occurred In late
years, what an opportunity is here. Geology
never had such chance, nor such exact
dates to argue from. Nor development OF
species,' either. Glacial epochs are great
things, but they are vague-vague. Please
observe:
I'm the space of 176 years the lower Mis-
sissippi has shortened itself 242 miles. This
is an average of trifle over one and halt
miles per year. Therefore, any calm person
who is not blind or idiotic, can see that IN
the old oolitic Silurian period, just 100000
wears ago next November, the Mississippi
river was upward of 100000 miles long,
and stuck out over the gulf of Mexico like
fishing rod. And by the same token, any
person can see that TAP years from now the
Lower Mississippi will be only mile and
three-quarters long, and Cairo and New
Orleans will have joined their streets to-
gether and be plodding comfortably along
under one Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
There is something fascinating about science
One gets such wholesale returns of conJect-
ure out of such a trifling investment OF
fact
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
CHUNKS OF GOLD.
The Wonder of the Four Hills.

Sierra County, CAL, is noted for showing
ing the richest quartz in the world, and the
wonderful bonanza uncovered at -Four Hills
mine this summer is but another convincing
proof that that county is entitled to being
called the banner county in the State. Mr..
Philips, of Eureka, paid visit to the Four
Hills mine recently, and on his return gave
the following facts relating to that property
to the Plumas National under the former
workings of the mine shaft had been sunk
to the depth of eighty feet, showing good
ordinary milling rock. Some time ago it
was found necessary to enlarge this shaft,
and work was begun at the top. On one
side the miners encountered very rich rock,
and in a shaft or pit about twelve feet long
and twelve feet deep, something over $780,
900 was realized. The small mill belonging
to the company has been run on the poorest
ore, and it is necessary to clean up as often
as twice a day. Hundreds of pieces show
more gold than rock, and in places ribs OF
pure gold an inch wide can be found. What
the extent of the rich chimney is, it is hard
to be determined, but it has every appear
ance of being very extensive"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
Married in a Great Hurry.
[St. Louis st-Dispatch.


"The quickest courtship on record" said
one old resident, "was that of DR.. Nick Nc
Dowell, who, driving along the street in his
buggy one day, saw beautiful girl stand
ing at the window. He Immediately stop
ped and hitched his horse, rang the bel,
inquired the lady's name, was ushered into
the parlor, announced his own name, said
he was pleased with her appearance and
wished to marry her at once Nothing but
the knowledge that she was actually in the
presence of the celebrated physician kept
her from fainting. To her plea of surprise
at this unexpected announcement he only
replied, Now or never When she asked
to take week to consider he said I am
going down street to attend a critical case
and have no time to spare right now
"'Give me day, then
"'I1l tell you what I'll do. When l am
through with this professional visit I'll
drive around and get preacher. If you've
made up your mind to marry me by that
time all right and he left her breathless
and unable to articulate another word.
When he returned they were quietly mar
ried. mo cards."
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
General Crook as a Boy.

A New York World reporter had an inter-
view the other day with Gen Robert Schenck
about Crook and his appointment, in which
the veteran diplomat said:
81 had looked over the district to find a
bright lad to nominate to West Point.
finally remembered that Squire Crook, fine
old Wing farmer and friend of mine, had
two boys, and sent word for him to come to
town. He came in, and enquired if he had
a spare boy he'd like to send off to West
Point"
"After studying awhile he said he did not
know but he had. suggested that he send
him in. The boy was exceedingly uncom-
municative. He had not stupid look, but
was quiet to reticence. He did not seem to
have the slightest interest or anxiety about
my proposal. explained to him the labors
and requirements of the. military schools,
and finally asked him: "Do you think you
can conquer all that?" His mono
syllable reply was, I'll try And SO sent
him, and he came through fairly"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
Coming a Ton Of Silver a Day.
PHILADELPHIA Record.


"We have been turning out about ton OF
silver day for some time past" said Super
intendent Snowden, of the Mint, recently.
"The most of this is in dollars, and some
small coin, notably dimes. The demand for
6ye-cent nickles is a little ahead of us, and
although we turn out $4,000 worth day,
weighing some 10000 ounces, we find we
are behindhand, but we will catch up before
the end of the week. About three-quarters
of ton of pennies are manufactured daily,
and they are ill demand as fast as made 1t
strikes me that the South and West must be
beginning to use pennies again, more espe-
cially the former. For some years pennies
were an almost unknown article south OF
Washington, but they are gradually again
creeping into circulation.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
WEBSTER'S MONEY DEALING.
A ShreWd Transaction Between the
Famous Secretary of State and Mr..
ChOate.
Boston Budget.

Boston Budget.I
Daniel Webster's financiering is the sub
ject of many anecdotes at Washington, and
one Of them thus describes how he one day
assisted his friend Rufus Choate. Choate
needed $500 and he applied to Mr.. Webster
Give hundred dollars ~ said Webster. No,
/ haven't that amount, but | will get it for you,
Choate." The latter was s lad to hear it and
would wait. "Draw your note," said Web
ster, "Ill sign it and bring you the money.
While you are about it make the note TOR
thousand; thousand is as easy to get as
five hundred" Mr.. Choate said that five
hundred was all he needed. Il will take the
other five hundred" said Webster The note
was drawn and Mr.. Webster, taking his cane
went into the avenue. Good morning, Mr..
Corcoran, good morning" said he as he en-
tered the great banking house, which was
the fiscal agent of the Government. Good
morning, Mr.. Secretary" said the great
banker in the blandest manner. "What is it 1
can do for you this morning Mr.. Secretary ?"
Mr. Webster was Secretary of State at the
time.
"A little favor for my friend Choate. He
wants little money, and thought could
get it for him. A thousand 1 believe he
made his note for" passing the paper to the
banker.
There was no such thing as hesitating,
much less declining, and so the banker was
only happy to accommodate the head of Mr..
Fillmore's Administration. The gold was
laid out in two equal piles at Mr.. Websters
request Putting one in each pocket, and
with one of the bows which Mr.. Webster
only could give he departed. "Here, Choate,
here is five hundred" said the great expoun-
der, entering where Choate was waiting.
Handing him the gold, Mr. Webster resumed
his reading where he had been interrupted by
Choates entrance. This story has a mysteri-
Gus confirmation in the recent statement that
Mr.. Concoran still has in his collection of au-
tographs note for $1,000 signed by Rufus
Choate and indorsed by Daniel Webster.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02
PRFERRED FOR PRESIDENT.
An Advance Expression from Thirty
Eight States.
New York Special.

new OrK special
The Times publishes one of the most COM
prehensive forecasts of Presidential CAM
paign ever prepared. Early in June the
Times sent letters to over four hundred
points in the thirty-eight States, asking
answers to the following questions:
First-Who is most frequently spoken Of
by Republicans in your vicinity as their first
choice for Presidential candidate in 1884?
Second-What other names are men
toned?
Third-Who is most frequently mentioned
by Democrats as their first choice?
Fourth-What other names are mentioned:
in about what order as indicating their pop
ularity?
Answers have been received from 344 OF
these points. The replies show that forty
one Republicans are mentioned. Mr.. Blaine
is a head and shoulders in front of the 9TH
ers. Apart from his own State he finds
most favor in the Middle and Western
States. President Arthur is next in strength,
and his friends are pretty evenly distributed
throughout the country. 1t is clearly shown
that large part of, or indeed the entire vote
of the South, will be cast in the National
Convention for Mr.. Arthur. Third in the
contest is Mr.. Edmunds. His strength is
very evenly distributed in the different
States. These three gentlemen received the
voice of 2243 of the 324 places which express
a preference-Blaine 1O3, Arthur 64 Ed
munds SD Robert T. Lincoln stands high
among the new candidates-only three,
Grant, John Sherman and Logan, coming
between him and the leaders. The possibil-
ity of his selection is rarely left out OF the
P.l o1x1 kI,n
relative strength of the various Republican
candidates.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-08-02

Samuel J. Tilden leads his party even
more markedly than Blaine leads the Repub-
lican feeling. Two-ffths of the points re-
porting award him first choice, and his
strength, again like that of Blaine, would
have been increased if he had come out
promptly and demanded the nomination
It is not always the old ticket, as Hendricks
seems to have fallen in distavor in some
quarters. Mcdonald comes next to Tilden
Geographically, the Eastern, Middle, and ex-
treme Western States alone distavor him.
He makes very strong showing as second
choice. Bayard has apparently hopeless
showing Judging from the talk of his ad-
mirers. Butler comes next. Massachusetts
sustains him, and that is about all there is
of him. The sentiments of the Democracy
in regard to him exhibit every feeling, from
the utmost contempt through respectful fear
to alleged genuine admiration. 1t must be
borne in mind, however, in setting Demo-
cratic standards, that Hoadly with an IF"
attached to him looms up ready to smash all
states. If he is elected Governor of Ohio he
may lead all in the race but for the present
he is a conditional candidate.