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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-05-10
BILLS ALLOWED
Board of County Commissioners.
LYON COUNTY, NEVADA,
For the April Term Of 1884.
Board of County Commissioners.
LYON COUNTY, NEVADA,
by The

The following bills we're examined and al
loved by the Board of County Commission.
ers at their regular quarterly meeting. held
May 9Th. 1884.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
MAKING A TARGET OF AN EDITOR.
A Son Of Claus Spreckels Attempts the Life
of Michael H. De Young

SAN FRANcIsCo, Nov 19.-M Fl. DeYoung,
proprietor of the Chronicle, was shot at $50 this
evening by Adolph Spreckes, son of Claus
Spreckels, the Hawaiian sugar king. The shoot
ing took place in the business Office of the
Chronicle. Spreckels fired twice. the first shot
took effect in the left arm, little above the
elbow, and the second in the left shoulder. The
shooting was the outcome of an article published
in the Chronicle last Sunday morning respecting
the affairs of the Hawaiian Commercial Sugar
Company. Spreckels was arrested and taken to
stationhouse.
The particulars attending the shooting are as
follows; Mr. De Young entered the office and
passed into his private Office to get
some children's books which he had pur-
chased he came out again to say something
to one of the clerks, when he heard some one
say: Mr.. De Young, would like to see you"
He turned and almost before he had time to
recognize the person who spoke Spreckels fired.
The bullet struck him in the arm above the elbow.
DeIoung, who was encountered with his over
coat and the bundle of childrens books, dashed
behind high desk, with the intention of running
from there to his private Office, and before he
could do so, Spreckels fired a second
shot which took effect in his shoulder. De
Young then made second dash for his private
Office, but in doing so slipped and fell on the
floor. spreckels rushed up and, stand
ing over him, fired third shot
This bullet struck the childrens
books, and the chances are that the books saved
DeYonng's life The instant Spreckels fired the
third shot, George W. Emerson, the advertising
clerk grabbed a revolver lying in drawer of
one of the desks, and fired at Spreckels
hitting HIM in the left arm, but causing only
slight wound. Before Spreckels had time to fire
another shot, j. g. Chesley, the cashier, sprang
from behind the railing, seized Spreckelss
revolver and prevented him from using it.
While Chesley was struggling with him, two
other clerks rushed up and overpowered
Spreckels. A moment after, a police officer
rushed in and arrested him. Emerson, the adver
tising clerk, who fired at Spreckels, was also
arrested and both were taken to the city prison.
DeYoung was Immediately removed in cab to
his residence. His wounds, which at first were
believed to be slight, proved, examina-
ton, more serious than supposed 1t was
found that the first bullet passed within a SIX
teenth of inch of the sub-cavian
artery, which if it had been struck,
would have caused him to bleed to death
Fears are now Lfelt that if sup
puration sets in, the artery may be-
come affected. De Young remained per-
fectly cool and at the present hour is resting easi
ly. No other reason for shooting is gned than
that already stated. Spreckels is twenty seven
years of age. He was released on $4,000 bail,
with his father, Sir Claus Spreckels as surety.
Emerson, the clerk, was released on ST 900 bail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
THE SUPREME COURT.
Insurance Companies Not Liable for Prop
erty DESTROYED in War.

Insurance Companies Not Liable for Prop
erty Destroyed in War.
WASHINGTON. Nov 19.-The Supreme Court
of the United States to day decided two cases
brought by citizens Of Virginia VS. the Mutual
Assurance Society, of Virginia to recover the
amount of certain fire insurance policies issued
by said companies upon property in Richmond,
Va, which was burned at the time that city was
captured by the federal troops in 1860. The in
surance company refused to pay, on the ground
that by express terms of its policies it was not
liable for damages from fires caused by 'civil
war; commotion, insurrection or invasion by a
foreign enemy" and that the fire in this case was
due to one or all these causes. The Supreme
Court of. Appeals of Virginia rendered
decision in favor of the company on the
ground that the fire was the result of invasion
by q fs.viei enemy. "When the cases were ap-
pealed to this court, the question of jurisdiction
wasraised, thecompany maintaining that the cases
were not decided by the court below on federal
question, and that consequently this court was
without jurisdiction to review the decision. At
the conclusion of the argument to-day, Chief
Justice Waite announced as tine opinion of court
that it had no jurisdiction in the cases, and
must therefore dis >iss them, and it was so
ordered.
The decision rendered in favor of the insur-
of Virginia, now stands as final settlement of
the question: and relieves underwriters in Vir-
ginia and elsewhere from liability for great
quantity of property destroyed by fire in Rich
mond, when that city was evacuated by the
Confederate troops.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The prize fighters, Sullivan and Greenfield,
were yesterday indicted by the New York grand
jury for engaging in a prize fight.
west bound freight train on the Vicksburg,
Shreveport & Pacific railroad was wrecked near
Rayville yesterday. -Four tramps are reported
killed.
Evangelist Moody yesterday opened three
days convention of Christian workers at Buff
falo. The audiences were large and consider
able interest was manifested.
A contract has been given Chas Dillon, a
young Boston artist, for a bronze equestrian sta
tue of Paul Revere double life size. mounted
upon granite pedestal. The statue will cost
$25, 900.
Two Frenchmen, while erecting telegraph
poles on the Napana Tarnworth & Quebec rail
way were blown up while in the act of heating
dualin. One was killed instantly and the other
is not expected to live.
The reduction of the wages of the ingram car
pet weavers of Philadelphia will affect probably
20, 900 persons. The manufacturers say the re-
duction is necessary in order to compete with
eastern manufacturers.
When the rebels evacuated Columbus, KY,
they threw six heavy pieces of artillery into the
Mississippi river. Low water last Wednesday
disclosed the gurs, and one of them was secured
in time to fire salute over Cleveland's election
Washington, Pa, special says: "Fortv
coal miners, including President Costello, charged
with conspiracy for interfering with non union
workmen during the late fourth pool strike, to-
day, entered pleas of nolle contendere, and were
fined one cent and costs
registered certificate of the city of Boston
per cent. water loan, for 800, 900, in favor of
the United States Trust Company, of New York,
trustee for Caroline S. Astor, was issued yester-
day This is gift from William Astor to his
daughter, who was on Tuesday married to Mar
shall O. Wilson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
The Demurrer 0verruled and the Defendant
Pleads Not Guilty" to the First Specif-
catiOn-A Second Demurrer Entered.
Important Ruling by the Supreme
Court on Insurance Companies.
Admiral Porter Points Out the Necessity of
Rebuilding the Navy, and Indicates the
Way in Which 1t Should Be Done,
THE SWAIN CoURT-MARTIAL.
The Defendant's Demurrer Overruled, and
Plea of "Not GuiIty' Entered.

The Defendants Demurrer Overruled and a
Plea of "Not Guilty" Entered.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Upon the assembling
of the Swain 'court-martial, argument was re
opened on the demurrer entered yesterday, and
continued at great length. Upon the conclusion
the room was cleared, while the court considered
the demurrer. When the doors were reopened
the Judge advocate announced that the court had
overruled the demurrer. General Swain was
then arraigned, and pleaded mot guilty" to the
first specification
When asked to plead to the second speciica-
tion, his counsel entered demurrer The argu-
ment upon this point was conducted by General
Grosvenor and the Judge-advocate. The latter,
in concluding his argument referred to the Ian
guage in which counsel for the defense had crit
icised the conduct of Bateman in this matter,
General Grosvenor having, in the course Of his
remarks applied to Bateman such eplthets as
''scoundrel," liar" etc. He said Bateman was
witness in this case, and asked for him the
protection Of the court General Grosvenor
replied that his criticisms of Bateman were just
fled by the admissions made by the latter in his
second letter to the Secretary of War.
Pending the closing of the argument in sup
port of the demurrer, the court adjourned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
THE CONGO CONFERENCE.
Germany Presents IA Programme Which She
Would Like to Have Endorsed.

Germany Presents Programme Which She
Would Like to Have Endorsed.
BERLIN, Nov. 19.-The session of the Congo
conference to-day was presided over by Count
Won Hatzfeldt, German Minister of Foreign Af-
fairs. programme of proposals was presented
on behalf of the German government, for which
the sanction of the conference is asked The
programme was referred to committee com
posed of delegates from Germany, France, Eng
land, America, Spain, Belgium and Portugal.
Baron DeCourcel, the French ambassador, will
preside over the deliberations of the committee
which will decide the questions as to to the from
tiers claimed by the various states. The meet
ings of the committee will be attended by assist
ants and experts, and week will be consumed
in discussion of matters to be brought before it,
General Sandford has been appointed an ad-
ditonal delegate to the conference forthe United
States, and attended today's sitting. Count
Won Hatfield the German Minister OF Foreign
Affairs gave a dinner to the delegates to-day.
AT a meeting of the conference, yesterday,
delegate from Portugal read memorandum in
sisting upon Portugal's right to the Congo, when
John A. Kasson, the American delegate,
replied pointing out somewhat sarcastically
that Henry NJ. Stanley, in all his long
journeys on the lower Congo had been unable to
discover any signs of such Portuguese dominion
or civilizing influences were now claimed.
HE had, i'll fact, said Kasson. found every
thing and everybody but Portuguese"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
Mr.. Blaine Was the Strongest Candidate the
Party Could Have ominated-ReasOnS
Why lie Was Defeated.
Strong Evidence that Indiana's Vote
Was Purchased by the Democracy.
An Interview with the President Elect Which
Shows Plainly the Sort of a Man He Is
Senator EdmUnds'S Attitude,
CANvAssING THE NEW YORK VOTE.
More Serious Errors and Discrepancies Dis
covered in Several Counties.

More Serious Errors and Discrepancies Dis
covered in Several Counties.
ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 19-The Board of State
Canvassers met at 3 o'clock this afternoon. All
were present. Returns from all the counties
but New York, Kings and StkLawrence were
filed. The return from Richmond county shows
very serious error in the footings on the
electoral ticket. The board directed telegram
to be sent to the county clerk to explain the
error The board adjourned until Thursday
Roscoe Conkling, William C. Whitney and
Francis Linde Stetson represented the Demo
Gratis.
The New York Post special says The returns
from Richmond county received by mail at the
Secretary of States Office, give only thirty four
electors for Butler, Fish and Butt
man being omitted The footing of
Richmond county are found by the computing
clerk to be wrong by $50, the totals on electors
being that much too great. The footings show
1915 plurality for Cleveland. AS the returns
are made up it is not practicable to make out
on which electors the discrepancies have oc-
CURED, and there is no way to ascertain
this short of going back to the district returns.
In five or six other counties the totals do not
agree with the items. Some of these diserep-
anees have been explained. but others
rived from New York he passed through
the Delavan House, and without registering
went up the hill to meet the Democratic mem
bers of the board in their preliminary session.
The Republicans have not they say, engaged
counsel, nor do they intend to DO so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
THE AMERICAN NAVY.
Recommendations from the Annual Repo
of Admiral Porter.

Recommendations from the Annual Report
of Admiral Porter.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19-Admiral Porter in
his annual report says that a comparison of ex-
penditures in foreign navies with our own will
go far to put stop to the cry that wasteful ex-
travagance has been shown in the administra-
ton of its financial affairs, and will show the
necessity of our doing something toward build
ing navy if we want to keep pace with the
spirit of the age and hold ourselves ready to
maintain the respect of foreign nations
Admiral Porter submits what he
thinks the government ought to do
in next two years, First. complete
the unfinished monitors and arm them with
heavy rifled guns making them rams as far as
their models will permit; second, appropriate
money for all vessels that were proposed to
Congress last winter; third, build as commence
ment, four OF the heaviest monitors, of great
power and speed, leach to carry four six-inch
rifles in turrets; fourth, build twenty torpedo
boats not less than 100 tons each, with a speed
of twenty knots fifth, one cruiser iron-clad not
less than 1000 tons; SIXTH have all our ships
over 1900 tons supplied with torpedo boats
fitted with noiseless condensing engines, so they
can not be heard when approaching the enemy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
THE CIvIL-sERvICE LAW.

Carl Schurz Thinks MIR. Cleveland Will See
that 1t Is Enforced.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19-The Star says: "The
following letter. received in this city to-day from
Carl Schurz, gives further assurance that Mr.
Cleveland will faithfully maintain the civil-serv-
ice law" The letter is as follows:
NEW York, Nov. IS.
'Dear Sir-In answering your letter of the
14th inst, can only say that believe Mr.
Cleveland will faithfully carry out the civil
service law He favored the enactment of u
similar law in this State and it has been strict
ly observed. l have no doubt he will, as Pres-
dent, act upon the same principles which he pro
fessed and adhered to as Governor.
VERY truly yours, G. SCHURz,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
MINOR MENTION.

The Quantity of Spurious Paper Now Held
by COunterfeiters.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18-Chief Brooks, of the
secret-service division of the Treasury Depart
ment, in his annual report says events Of the
past year give evidence of the revival of the
manufacture of counterfeit paper money, which
was practically suspended during the years 1882
and 1SS3 He also says that, although he re-
ports for the past year the smallest percentage
of circulation of counterfeit paper money since
the first issue of such money, he is Of opinion
there is to day in the hands of counterfeiters
nearly 300 900 of new spurious notes of the de-
nominations of $40 and $40, which have been
produced since Jan. l. 1884 Mr.. Brooks notes
with pleasure that the bankers are recognizing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
A BR0THERLY KILLING.
Two French Brothers Exhaust Their Money
in Drink and then Commit Suicide.

New YORK, Nov. 19.-Louis and Edward
Gueld, Frenchmen, aged tnirty-two and thirty
six years, arrived here on Sunday last and went
to an immigrant boarding-hou in Greenwich
street, where they engaged rooms This after
noon Louis shot his brother in the head, infict-
ing mortal wound, and then killed himself.
The shooting occurred in d bedroom. When
the inmates of the house rushed up they found
Louis dead and Edward staggering
around the room with a frightful wound
IN his head. Edward said, pointing
to his dead brother, He did it," At dinner, a
few hours previous, both were apparently on
friendly terms. While they were eating, Louis,
addressing his brother, said tits all right; if
we haven't any money these will settle us" eX-
hibiting a revolver and two cartridges The
brothers came from Canton, Stark county,
Ohio and left there with the intention of return
ing to their native place. On Sunday last Ed
ward went out with $l55 in his pockets and got
drunk and lost it. 1t is thought the loss of
the money affected Louis's reason and led
to the shooting The brothers had been drink
ing much during the last two or three days, and
had become so boisterous that they had been
told to leave by the boarding house keeper.
A letter from Virgil @. Gilmore. of Gilmore &
Co., bankers, Cincinnati, was found on the body
of Louis in which mention was made of drafts
and money in favor of both brothers. There
was also found an inventory OF an estate,
part of which both had become heirs to.
Naturalization papers found in DouisS
pockets, granted him by the Probate Court of
Stark comfy, Ohio. He had made boast on
Sunday, that he had only been four years in the
country, had been made citizen, and been paid
500 for voting for Blaine at the last election
Edwa~d was visited by the coroner at the hos
pital, to whom he said he and Louis had left
Louisville on Saturday last The doctors say
it is doubtful if Edward can live for any length
af time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20

MEXICO, Nov. 19-The bill for conversion of
the English debt was not discussed in Congress
this afternoon and the situation is therefore un-
changed. General Diaz told representative of
the Associated Press to-day that, in whatever
way the question of the debt might be
decided, public order would be preserved,
and he would answer with his life for
the security of the lives and property
of Mexico ard foreigners. He says there is not
even germ Of revolution in Mexico. at is
true" he continued, that portion of the people
oppose conversion of the English debt, but they
are united on'other questions" The people are
excited and are expressing their opinions freely,
and the disorderly classes are taking advantage
of this to attempt to incite local disturbances,
but nothing serious has occurred.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
more fully the Importance of branding spuri-
GUS all counterfeit money presented in the course
of business


WASHINGTON, Nov. 19-The Solicitor general
having rendered an opinion that there is no
authority, under existing laws, for the instruc-
tion contained in the Treasury Department cir
cular authorizing the transportation by bonded
express companies of passengers baggage with
out examination, Secretary McCulloch has re-
scinded the circular.
By direction of the President in accordance
with decisions of the United States Court of
Claims that they were not legally restored to
the army after having been separated there
from, the following have been dropped: Major
Benjamin P. Runkle, first lieutenant John d.
McBlair and first lieutenant Charles P Miller.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20

really very i'll; he is able to go about, and pre-
tends to be strong but he is yellow as
guinea and is dwindled away to half the size he
was before. AS an indication of the feeling in
the country as to the state of his health, l may
tell you that it was reported the other day in the
provinces that he had two nurses to feed him;
and, again, that he had been really dead some
time, but was embalmed and seated the
throne For my own part, see no reason to
suppose that he will die soon, but his life will
certainly not be a long one, much depending on
his conduct this winter. Everybody agrees
that regency with Queen Cristina would be
impossible on account of her being SO unpop-
Mar y
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
THE LAND RESTORATION LEAGUE.
Henry George Fills the Gullible Britons with
an Astounding Prophecy.

Henry George FITS the Gullible BritOns with
an Astounding Prophecy.
LONDON, Nov. ia large meeting of the
Land Restoration League was held at st. James
Hall last evening. Davitt George Miss Helen
Taylor and several members of Parliament were
present. Miss Taylor moved resolution that the
land inalienably belonged to the people, and she
expressed her sympathy with the Scotch crofters
and urged the abolition of the House of Lords
Davitt seconded Miss Taylors resolution. Henry
Enthusiastically received by the meeting He
said the recent election in the United
States was one of the most i'm
portant in the history of the republic
because it ended an era during which the people
of America had been fighting about slavery and
questions arising therefrom. Cheers. 1t
meant said Mr.. George, death to both of the
great parties and the advent of a new and
vigorous party yet unnamed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
Artisans Demand Work,

LYONS, Nov. 19.-While the municipal laborers
were filing up the moats around the fortifca-
tions, to-day, about 1000 unemployed artisans
entered the wocks and demanded employment
accompanying their demands by menacing
threats against the authorities The commissary
of police addressed the men, urging them to re-
tire. They refused, and the commissary was
compelled to summon the police to eject them,
The artisans returned when the cuirrassiers
were summoned: and the crowd was dispersed.
Several arrests were made. renewal of the
trouble is feared.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
A Fraudulent Assignment.

NEW YORK. Nov 19.-Siedenbach, Schwab &
Co.. large woolen merchants, failed in Sept,
1888. and made an assignment to VIM. Sulz-
bacher. Shortly afterwards number of credit
ors began an action, in the Superior Court to set
aside the assignment on the ground that fraudu-
lent claims were involved, aggregating more
than 100000 The court rendered a decision
to-day in favor of the plaintiffs, declaring the as
signment fraudulent and void, and decreeing
that receiver for the estate of the insolvent
firm should be appointed. The court said it was
in evidence that members of the firm had drawn
money out of the firm few days before the as
Signment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
Cholera Scare in south America.

BEUNAs AYREs, Nov. 19.-The Italian steamer
PersO arrived yesterday, being refused admit
tance into the port of MGntevideo. The govern
ment transport, on sighting the steamer, sig
nailed her to stop, and she was ordered to leave
the Argentine waters Immediately, notwith
standing the protest of the captain that he was
in want of coal The transport was
ten miles from land when she signalled the
vessel Nothing further is knSwn of the cholera
infected steamer Matteo Bruzzo. The govern
ment of Brazil refused to ALLOW her passengers
to dsembark on deserted island, and she was
supplied with all she required and anchored
twenty-five miles from port. The authorities of
the Argentine Republic have opened ports for
ships sailing from Genoa and Marseilles since
yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-20
Laval University trouble Settled.

MONTREAL, Nov. 19.-The Laval University
troubles ended in the return of the students to
lectures, the university having modified the reg
ulations somewhat The only question now
raised is a regulation regarding political clubs
by which the students are forbidden to attend
any political meeting or belong to such club
or society. 1t is stated that the professors side
with the students on this question and will re-
fer to the Quebec board for decision