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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-02-21
AN EXPLANATION PROPERLY MADE.

A traveller for Detroit wholesale
grocery house was the other day making
trip between two Northern county
towns with a sleigh, when one OF the
horses was taken sick, and he drew up
at farm house and inquired il he could
put the animal out and rest him until
he recovered.
"You can," replied the woman. "but
/ want to warn you in advance that
have run away from my husband on two
different occasions-ouce with drover
and once with a mapseller." "
"Well. what of it?''
You'll find out as soon as the old
man comes up from the slashing! He'll
think that you are after me. and there1l
be a row.
"Oh. guess can explain matters to
hmr'
Don't you wait to explain nothingi"
she continued; "he'll go for you without
- "olu, ahu u NOh tAu "ahi0p hitpi
he'll give you the worst licking stranss
ger ever got!"
The horse was too i'll to 60 on, and
the agent had no resource but to stay
and face the music. lie was at the
barn rubbing the animal down when
the old man suddenly showed himself
at the door. Waiting just long enough
to draw full breath, he made break
for the traveller. The latter dropped
his wisps ofshay aud felt of the farmers
right eye in way that laid him fiat
He got up and came again, but was re-
ceived with a stinger on the jaw, and
as he went down the traveller got him
by the throat and held him fast. BY
and By when he dared let up little he
explained;
II was forced to stop here and take
care OF sick korso.
''Well, that's all right replied the
farmer. "Let me up and III help rub
him"
he was assisted to his feet and went
to work with considerable heart. By
aud-bye he ~ent to the house and had
his eye bound up and when supper was
ready he insisted that the traveller should
eat with him. Not a cent would he
take when the latter was ready to 90,
but, extending his hand, he said:
stranger, I've licked seven different
men who stopped here within the past
SIX months, aud it kinder does me good
to get knocked under the benches.
Next time you come this way stop and
give me an hours lesson. Good.by to
Won -
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-02-21
SETTLE UP.

All persons knowing themselves to be in.
dcbted TO the undersigned. will please call and
settle Immediately and save trouble.
W. O. SMITH 4 co.
Loveloek, New, Jan. so, 1884. I'm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
SOCIAL MENTION.
The Receptions Ycsterday-Prof. Shell
don's Mother Hubbard Masquerade.

The Receptions YesterIay-Prof. Shell
don's Mother Hubbard Masquerade.
Among the many things going on yestcr.
day in the social world were tho musicale at
Mrs. Hsrtshornes; tho dinner given by Hon.
George NJ. Robinson to few friends; tho
lunch parties of Mrs. II. Il. Mason and Mrs.
Walter Wood. Added to these were tho re-
ceptions of tho ladies on Capitol hill
and at tho navy yard. Tho ladies' at
the hotels were kept busy receiving callers.
large attendance of guests was at Mrs.
Clayton McMichaons, Mrs. James's, Mrs.
ShcrrilPs aud Mrs. Randalps. Yesterday
may be said to have been rcd letter day in
society
Mrs. Samuel NJ. Bryan will be at home to
her friends OH Wednesdays, afternoon and
evening, at l4l6 N street northwest.
DR.. and Mrs. Gregory will givo o reception
to the doctors Bible class at thoir residence,
10 Grant place. Friday evening. ft
Prof Sholdons hall on + street was filled to
overilowing last night with tho parents and
friends Of tho little pupils to witness ono of
the most delightful entertainments possible
to imagine. Tho tiny dancers looked charm
ing in their quaint Mother Hubbard gowns
and caps and executed tho various fancy
dances and other difficult ovolutions with an
case commensurate with their excellent train
ing. Among tho guests were: Mrs. Gen. Bacon
aud granddaughtors, Florence Croghan aud
Louise Widdecombe Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Thompson and daughter Miss Amy, Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Butler, Misses Alice and Eva
Butler, Mr.. and Mrs Karl, Prof. Carlo Ven
ziani, DIR. Kloinschmidt, Hobert Berriau, Mr..
Blumonthal, Mr.. Goodman, James Gates,
Minnie Lansburgb, Willie Cans, Blanche
Lnnsburgh, Miss Gertie Golden, Mrs Wat
son, Miss Lula Dennisson, Mr.. and Mrs. NV.
Challar, q. Eldridge, Antwino and Abraham,
two Of the Flathead Indians now in the city;
Mrs. Humphrey and family, Mrs. l.. Gates,
son, and daughter Susie Spencer, Mrs V. N.
stiles, Mrs. Slemmer and daughter, Mrs. p.
ID. Vaughn, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Appich and
daughters Mrs. Setz and family, f. Harri-
son, +. Knight Mrs Miller and
family, Helen Magee, DIR. Chesley and
wife, Mr.. NJ. S. Gibson and wife
Miss Pearl Kramer, Mrs. George Briant,
J. B. Terbert and sister. j. j. Snodgrass, Mrs.
M. J.. Buckley and son, Mrs. Cohen and
family, Misses George and Annie Williams,
ID. Sommers, Mr. and Mrs. p. Walack, Mrs.
G. Lansburgh, Mrs. G. Wallack, Mrs. Widdo-
combe, Mrs. L. +. Buckley, Miss Grover,
Miss Wise, Prof ID. j. Evans and family.
Mrs. Mauger, Miss Mamie Mauger, and many
others,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05


Mrs. Mackey is at present residing with her lato
husbands brother. franklin Ii. Mackey esq,
li28 CoreoTan street,
w. L. Whippe, Providence; Edward d. French,
ID, d. Jersey City ID. NJ. Russell, Mississippi Sig
Brgnoli, New York, are al Wizards.
William S. Bracket, of Peoria, Ill., delegate to
the river improvement convention, is in town and
stopping with Dr.. Bracket, at 2l9 street south
east.
II, Zeltmuckor, New York; ]. Levy and A. D,
Frank Baltimorei j, @. Gallup Clinton, N. "; s..
7. Bronson and IL. W. Curtis, Connecticut, are Ut
the ST. Marc.
Edward Russell, editor Of the Davenport, Ga
Seie 5; M Clark, editor OF the keokuk Gaze Guy,
aud Albert SWAIN, editor Of the Oskaloosa Herald,
all OF Iowa, are in the city.
Mai Emil D. slekles, of the army A. NJ. Wright,
Chicago: ID, de Yiyo, New York i, salisbury,
Delaware; H. Gillett, Minnesota, and II. J. Early,
West Point are at the Riggs,
James ]. Hill, 81. Paul Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar t.
Mllls Hartford, Conn.,; John Shepard and Wife
Boston, f. B, Townsend New York; Austin HRr,
rington, Delaware, are At Wormleys.
Leslie W. RUSSELL New York George II. Thorn.
ton, Pittsburg; Mrs; J, MeElyoy y Hensheim
Harmon and wife, New York, are at the Arling.
ton,
William p. sohell, Philadelphia; d. Il. Forgarty,
Livingston NJ. IT. q. +, Rogers and wife, aud
Miss 4. j. Rogers, Lake City, Mimi; William d.
IoOl, james h. Pool, Lynn, Mass; j. II, Hlnds,
New York, are a, the 81, James
F. W. Hurst Charles W. Durham, Rock Island;
Hon n, Goh, jr,, West Xrglniai GOV. Il. 4, Crtlen-
den ana Wift, Missouri %, s. Jones, NMhyllle
lion, U, s, A., George Law. New York john s.
Williams, Mississippi Hon II. o. Waite aud wife,
st, Paul, Mimi, are ~ the Ebbitt,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

Men cannot 20 west and work farms without
money. Political speakers aTo very fond OF
Lotting up and haranguing audiences of work
iDpmen about free trade and high tariff. We
nave discovered, however, that free trade and
high tariff are two mill stones, the upper and
lower. Tho workingman is the grain that is
ground to dust beneath them. An effort is
being made in congress to put workmcn on
contract labor. How We would like to see
congress put on 'picco work. Monopolies,
especially Adams Express company, numbers
It's drivers. A man is not known by his
name, but rs Number A. for instance. Con-
Crcssmen should be numbered SO that we can
tell when they are in their seats attending TO
public business
Concluding, the speaker said Lawyers
make laws for ALL preachers pray for all; the
soldier fights for all, and the ovcr-worked
laborcr pays for ALL"
Dr. Alfred Thomas addressed the meeting
next. He said the man who labors with his
brain is entitled to fair compensation as wel
as he who labOrs with his hands. When we
read in the newspapers that combinations
have been formed TO import foreign pauper
labor into the United States we must ask
congress to enact laws that will prevent this
outrage and ultimately prevent Il revolution
in this country. The growing evil is raising
It's hydra head in this free land and unless
checked il must result in n revolution
the civil war of twenty years ago did. Specu.
lators in human labor have even introduced
imported pauper labor into Washington. Six
of them have been at work here since Satur-
day. The demands of 100000 of knights
of Labor, backed by other organizations, does
not mean chid's play. These great gather
ings in mass NEE ing do not mean clap
trap. Tho power of the working people
will be felt in the next political campaign.
Congressman must act now while the legisla-
tive bodies are in session. Resolutions in
political conventions will not do. The eight
hour law is on the statute book. IL should be
enforced. There was only one president of
the United States since the death Of the la
mented Lincoln who has had the courage to
enforce the eight hour law. That was Gen.
Grant-he enforced it,
Senator Vest proposes" said tho speaker;
ito give all government work out by con-
tract. This virtually means q reduction of
the wages of labor TO starvation prices. Or
ganization and combination will render such
action as that proposed impossible in The
future"
Mr.. Julian Wright, of Columbia Typograph-
ical union, followed. lie said the American
workingnan demanded large equality with
the capitalists. The interests OF the labor
ing masses should be protected by the govern
ment. and convict labor discouraged by the
came power.
The last address was delivered by Mr.. +.
p. Cant of the Knights Of Labor. He said
boycotting is the workingman's strongest
fort. When united labor boycotts it becomes
great power.
The remarks were interspersed by hearty
applause and music by the band.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
TApPAN,s TRIAL.
Examination as 10 His Confession or
Completely ln tIio bfoyboe Murders.

examination ns 10 His Confession OF
| Completely in che bIayboe Murders.
JAMAICA. j.. l., Feb. 4--Tho examination
of Edmund S. Tappan, held on his confession
as an accessory to the murder of Mrs. and
Miss Maybeo ut Brookvillo in November last,
was continued before Justice Belts in the
town ball hore this morning.
Halstead II. Frost, to whom Tappan made
the confession, was the first witness called.
District Attorney Fleming showed him two
s. bills, which witness said were given TO him
by Tappan on the road leading from Norwich
to Oyster Bay after the confession had been
written and signed. When Tappan handed
witness the bills he said Here, / have got
the money! you had better take it," 1t was
the $40 referred 20 the confession.
In bis confession he said his brother John
gave them TO him at the kitchen door re-
marking that ho had got them with tho watch
and pin upstairs. / suggested to Tappan at
the time of his confession to employ lawyer.
This was before he gave me the money. /
told him it would probably cost $40 or $50 to
rotain counsel | said aftorward If he wanted
lawyer would get ono and pay him. Be-
fore Tappan got the money ho said going UP
the hill toward homo, ~ don't know whether
the old woman will give me that money"
He then said, "Ill toll hor | want il
to pay q lawyer" lie asked mo to 10
with him to got the money. He said
ho wanted to show mo something in the
room; that tho money his brother John gave
him was in the bureau in his bedroom. i
went into the house aud into the bedroom.
His wilo was present, and they had con-
versation, all Of which witness did not hear
She said that he was foolish to mako n con-
fession, and that ho would make mistake If
he did. Ed, with considerable spirit said to
his wife: "If you don't want me to go won't,
but you must take all tho blame" To this
she made no reply. He then told his wife
that he wanted $40 She went to tho bureau
and Ed followed her and said: al don't
want that money. / want that $40
there" l did not see any money.
do not know any other facts connecting
Ed Tappan with the murders The witness
detailed conversations with the prisoner sub
sequent to his confession. The only impor-
tant part whero Edmund told him that while
he was killing hogs at Remsons on Nov. IL
his brother John came and called to him. and
they put up job to meet in the cedars that
night and 80 aud kill the Maybees and rob
the house. Tappan was perfectly sober when
the confession was made.
Owing to the non-arrival OF other witnesses
from Oyster Bay the examination was further
adjourned until Wednesday at o'clock q. IN.
While Frost was giving his testimony Tappan
frequently interrupted him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

At the Comique last night Harry Montague
made his word good as to new departure,
there not being an old variety act on the bill
The Purvis sisters bore Off the palm for grace
anfe"NIs som sG65metfing new, 5pftiSShtiy and Spicy,
beautifully arranged and brilliantly executed.
Tho Duncan sisters are artistes of rare merit,
and are valued acquisition to tho Comique,
and are already favorites. Miss Jefiries
Purdy is an animated and lively songstress,
and tho impression she created will not be
forgotten soon. The electric quartette are
elegant singers. Anna Livingston, ono of the
stock company, reminded the audience OF
Langtry. There is matinee to-day at . p. In.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

bill introduced, by request, by Represent
atiyo Eaton yesterday to punish officials OF
tho government and others for illegal use
Of money III elections, provides that any
officer who shall knowingly permit any OF
his subordinates to be assessed or called upon
to contribute money for elections hall be
guilty OF felony, and on conviction shall be
imprisoned two OF five years. Any official
contributing money shall bs liable to indict.
ment. and on conviction subject TO fine OF
imprisonment at tho discretion Of the court
and any citizen knowingly soliciting from
any oriiccr or cmployo Of the government
hhal! be guilty OF Z nisGemcanor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
MRS. BEAcu's RECEPTION.
A Brilliant Social Event at the Portland
Last Night.

Last NiYns'
Mrs. Beach's card reception at the Portland
last night was brilliant affair. The dress
ing of the ladies was handsome and costly.
Dancing formed part of the evenings enter
tainment. Refreshme nts were served in one
of the spacious rooms in the art best
known to the caterer. Mrs. Beach
was handsomely attired in a
white satin and old gold brocade dress, and
was assisted by Miss Beach, who wore pink
satin dress, trimmed with rich lace; Miss
Efie Beach wore white satin Dress trimmed
with lace; Mrs. Blanchard was attired in q
ruby velvet and old gold brocado dress, and
Miss Hall, OF New York, who was handsomely
attired in black velvet dress and diamond
ornaments. Among those present were
Mrs, Senator Sherman, Gen. Drum, Con.
Belknap, Senator Fair, Hon. Mr.. Stevens and
Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. +. G. Stevens, DIR. j. NJ.
Brown, U. S. NJ; Lieut.. C. II. Morgan, Sen.
ator Henderson, Frank Hstton, Mrs. Malone
Mr., and Mrs. Letter, DIR. Owens,
Hon. Martin McGinness, Mrs. McLoud
Col, and Mrs. Robert Ingersoll and daughters,
Judge and Mrs Macarthur, Mr.. and Mrs Al
bert Crane Lieut.. Payne, Miss Murphy, Mrs.
and Miss Jonas, Mr.. Spriggs, Mrs. Wemple,
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs Henderson,
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Payne, Mrs. Hoblit2ell
Mr. Dunn of Arkansas, Miss Owens, Alr. b
Mackall, and many others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

The Citizens Relief association met at 1924
street last night. The committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting to audit tho &c
counts reported that they approved the
amount of $4,00S to be paid. A resolution OF
thanks to the police for the assistance they
had rendered was adopted. Contributions
were received as follows First police pre-.
ctnct 5000; second precinct. $26; third
precinct, $23; fourth precinct, S32 fifth pre-
cinct, s23; sixth precinct, $21 seventh pre-.
ynct, 800. The number of families relieved
Saturday were So colored and "a white, max
ing total of 2,5l6 up to date. The total
collections amount to S6,07l. The committee
adjourned until Friday night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
THE TURN vEREIN.
A Masqcrado OF German Humor ut ABB
ner's Last Night.

masqcradc OF German Humor ut ABB
ner's Last Night.
A Sandwich islander and his dusky bride
led the grand march at the masquerade ball
of the Columbia turnvereiu at Abners last
night. Immediately following them came all
sizes, shapes, and colors of individuals all
grimacing and going through queer antics.
The ball was d complete SUCCESS in every way.
The hall was beautifully decorated, the walls
being hung with masks of all kinds and flags.
The maskers promenaded until IL p. m when
the prizes were awarded rs follows: The Fair
at Bruxtedude, by thirty young ladies and
gentlemen, won the first prize, $40 in gold ;
tho Linen Weavers, Mr.. Abel and Others
won the second prize, So in gold; Big Baby,
T. Rheinbach; Tambourine Girl, Miss Deit-
rich; the Dude, Robert Scholl, and the
Twins, Messrs. Lutz and Lepper. Tho judges
were Ii. II. Bergman and other members of
the committee. Among the characters rep
resented were: The Chain Gang by Henry
Spencer, viii Hailer, Ed BuErgee,, Patrick
O'Brien, b. w. Smith, +. IL. Smith, +. II.
Pierce, Jacob Scott, and Sophia Reh; Police
man in Charge, w. II. Montgomery; Doctor,
Miss Blanche Boone; Spanish Lady, Mrs
Boone; Hat Box, George seibold; 1906,
Frank Coggswell Grace Darling, Miss Ada
Kirkhan columbine, Miss Fannie Kranss,e !;
Carnival, H.. II. Bergman Princess,
DIETRICH; Mascottc, Miss Pauline DIETRICH !:
Trumpeter, j. Schultz; Herald,R. Rupprecht /;
Schoolgirl, Miss Lulu Rosseau; Fatty, Miss
Louise Winders; Sunrise, Miss Lulu
Winter, "st. Jacobs OIL" H..
Rupprecht; Gypsy Girl, Miss Kate
Scherger; Beauty Unadorned, Miss Lena
Young; Schoolmarm, Miss NJ. Cross; Italian
Girls, Misses DOUGH, and many other attrac-
tive ones.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

The signal patroImen at Harper's Ferry
reported al 1880 o'clock last night that the
Toe was still running. A citizen suggested to
the commissioners yesterday that the district
'nRginaer could use nitro-S -Slycerine, torpedoes,
o: cannon 20 start the ice in the river in case
"f gorRo No danger OF a freshet is sntici-
pated Tor at least forty-6ight hOurs,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
THE ILLINoIs PRESS.
Their Reception Inst Night at the Rifles
Armory.

The reception Of the Illinois Press club at
the National Rifles armory last night was d
brilliant affair. The hall was we'll filled
and handsomely decorated. The address OF
welcome was delivered by Mr.. Green B.
Raum, who said he felt prond to welcome the
greatness of the state of Illinois to the ma
tional capital. Mr.. j. w. Clinton, president
Of the Illinois Press association, responded
in happy manner. He said Illinois
contains one.flfteenth of the inhabitants OF
the United States and one.twelfth of the en-
tire number Of newspapers. Other speeches
were delivered by Senator Cullom, Senator
Logan, Hon. William r. Morrison, Hon. Mr..
Thomas, Hon. Mr.. Moulton, Hon. Mr.. Towns
hend, and others. After select programme
by section Of the Marine band, led by Prof.
Sousa, the Arion quartette, and Apollo Glec
club, dancing was INDUCED in until late
hour.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

In tho telephone interference case nov
pending in the interior department the sec
retary has refused the appeal of Drawbaugf
10 have certain parties thrown out of inter
ference. He holds that Drawbaugh's appli
cation is FOR au invention substantially tn,
same as that embraced iu the patents o
blake and Edison, and that the question o
priority Of invention between the parties
must bs determined by tho interference pro
cnedinps
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
Emory speer Giving Testimony.

Mr.. Emory spser, United States district at.
toTnsy for the northern district of Georgia.
yesterday testified before tho house commit
Zee Oh expenditures in the department OF
justice in regard to frauds aud Irregularities
In tho offices Of deputy United States mar
shSls in the district he represents. Mr..
srssr WIN return to Georgia Immediately to
resume his Official duties.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Tho libel suit brought
by Josh Hart against George Alfred Town
send ("Gath') was concluded to-day before
Judge Van Worst, in the supreme court, aud
the case was given to the jury. AS they had
not agreed at 6 o'clock court was adjourned
until tomorrow and u sealed verdict directed
The damages demanded were $4,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
All OH Board but One Drowned.

LONDON, Feb. 4,-The ship Theodore II.
Rand, from New York for London, has been
in collision off Beachy Head with brigan-
tine, which sank. All ON board except one
person were drowned. The Theodore Ii.
Rand was slightly damaged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
AInhnmn CInInns Ell.

Senator Logan yesterday reported favora-
bIy from tho senate committee on the judici-
aIy the bill introduced by Senator Frye, TO
extend she duration Of tho cDurt Of commits
sioRers Of Alabsma claims to Dec. 81, 1854.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

Al \ meeting Of the Mutual Relief associa-
ton OF tho Independent Order of Mechanics
at rhums's hall last night seventeen new
InnubprJ were initistod, 1t was decided to
'ii; Baltimore on Feb IL, when thoy will
20 tao guests Of King DAYid lodge, OF that
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05
Our Father,s Church concert.

The concert of the Church of Our Father,
corner of Thirteenth and l. streets, comes off
tomorrow night instead Of Friday night,
as heretofore published.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

house. The affair was n strictly temperate
one. Tho only liquids used were tea, coffee,
and lemonade. Tho party separated at u
late hour, wishing Mr.. Miller success through
lifn-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

The little boy who saved the life of Con-
gresham Wilson's son the other day was
Harry Whaley living with his mothor at 316
II street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson's
gratitude will be generously expressed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

A butcher named Johnson accidentally cut
himself in the leg yesterday at the Center
market. He was removed to his home ct
Tennallytown in the ambulance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-05

Arthur Forrest was arrested yesterday on
warrant sworn out some time ago by Marion
Brown, charging him with bigalny.