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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-03-04

Senator Williams, Of Ormsby,
and his brother don't seem to hitch
on very many things. They are al
most always on the opposite sides
Of a question. Man-afriad-of-his
brother, would be good appella-
ton for either of them.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-03-04

There is a wrangle over the
Board Of Equalization bill, as to
who will be one Of the Board.
Three different interests are pull
Ing respectively for Egan, Torrey-
son and Jones.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-03-04

It may be constitutional to cut
down salaries of county officers,
but at the rate the cutting is now
going on, there will be some very
cheap men in Office before long.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-03-04

Indian Agent Warner from the
Pyramid Reservation, says whisky,
which the Indians say they do not
make, Is causing more trouble now
among Indians off the reservation,
than the Messiah craze.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-03-04

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnersh hip heretofore existing between
the undersigned, under the firm nane
of Jefferson & Martel, Is dissolved by
mutual consent. All bills due the Nrm
can be paid to either party.
SIgAed:- r. a. JELLERS0 Oh, and
e. NARTRL.
~ IN a@AAs MAEeel. dia
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-03-04

By order OF the Board of County Com
missioners OF Ormsby County. made
and entered at a regular meeting OF
said Board hell on the Second day OF
February A. d. 1891, the following de-
scribed county property. real estate pur-
chased by said county for delinquent
taxes A. D. 1888, will be sold at Public
Auction in front of the Court House in
Carson City, ormsby ooAnty, Nevada,
On
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-03-04
Monday, the 10th day Of
March,

At II O'Clock, A. M. to the highest bid
der for cash, all the right, tile and In
terest of Ormshy County, in and to th ,
following described property, viz,
siLots number Eight (s) and Nine (s) In
Block number thirtv-four (34) W thl the
appurtenances thereto belong inS in
Sears, Thompson and Sears Division OF
Carson CITY, Nevada formerly known
as the Hank Monk property.
By ord er of the Board of County Com
missio ers OF Ormsby Co, New,
Attest;-WM. HI DoAEE. Clerk
Carson, New, Fen. o, 1891.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
THE PORTUGUESE CRISIS.
GOLD AND SILVER HAVE DIS APPEARED
FROM CIRCULATION.
TRADE sTAGNANr AND CUSTOMS RECEIPTS
DIAuNIsHING.

London, Aug. o." The Tines publishes dispatch
dated Lisbon, August ID (which the Portuguese autho
ties refused to transmit which declares that the money
crisis is becoming acute; that gold and silver have
disappeared from circulation and that copper is
oeedngly The dispatch says that there is great
difficulty in cashng notes Of the value Of five pence
The money-changers arc accommodating coin and small
notes, and reselling the latter at premium Of
% per cent Trade is stagnant and household shop
ping Is almost impossible. Foreign produce is fast
diminishing and the customs receipts are reduced
proportionatey The only hopeful sign is the promise
Of a good vintage.
Paris, Aug. 22.-The Bank Of France is trying to
keep gold 10 meet purchases Of American wheat The
governor. in interview, estimated the payment for
wheat at go 900 600. But he urges that such a
scarcity Of gold has frequently happened and nav
endure but the public has cause for ALARM The
bank has seldom been so nourshng.
Another bank official, when questioned in regard to
the report on the gold premium, repli8 that money
changers learning that the bank holding gold.
collected all thty could by Offering small premium in
the hope OF reaplng profit when wheat arrives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
DEATHS AMONG CoNGRESSMEY-ELECE
THREE MEMBERS WHO DIED IMMEDIATELY
AFTER THEIR TERMS BEGAN-THEIR
SUCCESSORS

Washington, Aug 90 (SpecaD.-It is only nine
months since the new House Of Representatives was
chosen only Eve since its members have been upon
the Government pay roll; yet already several Na'du
cies have occurred by death and more are talked o.
Three uembers-eect died scarcely month after their
terms began-on March last. Two OF them, MessrS'
spinola of New York, and Houk, of Tennessee, had
served in previous Congresses and were conspicuous
figures i'm political life the southern end OF inc
CapitOL General SpinOla was first elected IN lo7o'
put he had rapidly % the front IN the New or@
CITY delegation, and apparently certain OF an
Important Craftsmanship ia the LID congress- NO
successor has yet been chosen in his district the Ah
comprising the XIth XVIth and XVIIIth Assembly
District Of New-York County. There has been some
talk of compromising Iceman" Turner Tor MS In
voluntary retirement last fall by re-eIectlng MN ID
Gil out General SpinOa's uneXplred term. Other
candidates have also been mentioned, though the
seat Will ultimately 90 TO the fortunate politician on
whom the choice Of the Big Four of Iammany Han
falls Judge Houk Of Tennessee, was veteran Oh
long Congressional experience. lie was hrst CHOSEN III
le75 and had been elected for SIX terms His district
the Id Tennessee is as strongly Republican rs any
IN the United states Judge Houk viii be succeeded
by his son. young man who served aS AssiS'ln'
Door1eeper in the last Congress.
hnoher Representative elect who had no chance
IN AXE his seat was NJ. II. Ford, Of Michigan. lie
mad served in the Lth Congress, but had been De
fcated for the List His seat Will be filed next fau'
and there Is some chance that the district may DC
carried BY a Republican Mr.. Ford made some rep
utation in the Lth Congress BY report on the immi-
grafton question.
The most recent death among the membership OF
the next house Is that Of Representative John H.
Gamble Of south DalOta. He chosen last fall as
one of the two membersatlarge from that state
succeeding o. :. Clifford Mr. Gamble pulled thrOugh
last year with a fair majority, although the KepuDh-
cans lost the STATE Legislature and a United states
senator His successor f. likely 10 be a Republican.
The nomination and almost certain election OF KEEP
resentatve Leslie W. Russell 10 seat on the supreme
Eencb i'm New York in the st Lawrence District will
icave another vacancy I'm the New-IOrk delegation.
Mr. Russell succeeded Frederick Lansing last fall In the
XXT.- District. The Republican majority there Is so
large that good Republican IS sure TO be chosen as
Mr.. Russell's successor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
CONDITION OF THE HOLY COAT.
ITS TATTERED FRAGMENTS SAID TO HAVE BEEN
GUMMED ToGETHER-ITs MATERIAL.


Berlin Aug GA textile manufacturer who was
summoned to examine the garment known the Holy
Coat now on exhibition in the Cathedral Treves,
says that when the wrappings removed the
vesture was found be in such tatered condition
that it could not be placed on exhibition. Bishop
KorIm. he adds. then consulted experts and
finally the coat given TO an aged and experienced
nun who gummed the fragments Of the garment to-
gether, ms the material too much TO stand
the strain Of needle and thread. The Holy Coat is
now partially Overlad with layers Of materials with
which il has been wrapped up and these wrappings,
having become decayed cannot be separated from the
coat.
Dr. Book. Of AK -Chapelle declares that he has
examined the reverse side of the Holy Coat and that
he found it was mounted on byssus silk which was
used in the first century which was never manufactured
after the sixth century, and which always ex-
tremely costly. Catholic circles consider this to be
proof that the Holy Coat IS n genuine garment worn
by our Lord. 1t is explained that byssus is name
given from ancient Greek and Roman times 10 the
bundle Of silky aments by which many bivave shells
attach themselves 10 rocks other fixed substances
In the pima Of the Mediterranean these nlaments are
remarkably long. delicate and strong. have SILKY
sire and are capable Ol being into cloth upon
which a high value Is placed. Bat the animal which
produces valuable flaments is now 80 rare that 1t Is
almost exclusively an article Of curiosity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
LILIPUTIANS At THE SEASIDE.
THE MINIATURE ACTORS RESTING AT FAR
ROCKAWAY.


Many people who have had occasion Of late TO drive
past a certain cottage at Far Rockaway have looked
with surprise at the piazza and the dooyard. wonder
ing why there were 50 many children gathered there
more careful glance has shown them that the little
people were dressed like and women, and that Of
course has increased the wonder. The explanation IS
that they really are men and women The cottage
belongs 10 NJ. Rosenfed, the new manager Of the
Thaia Theatre and the small people who give TO his
front yard the appearance Of a chdren's garden party
are the company of Liiputians, which VIII open the
the house september 4. There are ten Of
these dwarfs, five men and five women, and they
spending the little vacation between their two seasons
in bathing and fishing and driving at Far Kockaway.
They speak with much enthusiasm If these eHIoyments
and yet they admit that they would rather be acting.
The engagements of the company here last season at
Nblos Garden, the Metropolitan Opera House and the
New Park Theatre are pleasantly remembered ana
will insure welcome for its reappearance. The
dwarfs that have usually been exhibited have been
merely freaks but these are artists Franz Ebert the
chief comedian OF the company, is t~ehty-i1ur years
old and twentyeight inches high. Joseph Jefferson
went 10 see him three times in Chicago last season. and
sent him wreath Of silver laurel leaves he sits IN
cild's swing the piazza Far Rockaway, leans at
everybody and swears that he likes Francisco
better than any other American city, regardless Of his
managers injunction 10 Ike the place where ne Is best
Al least when he IS talking TO newspaper men. He
receives such advice with stony stare, when ne eA-
cuses BY saying, cat can look al King anu may
not ! look al my director?H
Thougb the Liliputians play only in German they
have learned good deal Of English IN the year mat
thew have spent ia this country EDefl esptcduy pro
nonnces il 80 well that 1t mas been suggested that be
icht play in II If he chose. But he doe not seem 70
chcose The new seas az the Ihaha VIII Drglh WIN
!. The puDu in Magic which was made famllla' here
last winter Other pieces were promised rom ume to
tic INT no change Of bill found 10 be neces
rhe old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
FASTENING RYE OUT OF RUSSIA
THE RUSSIAN POLISH RAILWAYS FORBIDDEN TO
CARRY AWAY ANY MORE RYE,
WIFE 1T ErOTrP


Berlin, Aug. 22.-The expectation Of rye from
Russia To Germany goes on with feverish haste. All
frontier stations are cOnscsted with wagons Between
300 ard AGO arrived at Werballen on Thursday, and
are waiting TO transfer their contents to German waS-
1t is estimated that 900 wagons viii pass
Eydtkuhnen alone before August -. The total guam
tity from Poland IS estimated at 10000 tons. The
army magazines are buying wheat and serving out
half rye and half wheat ratIons The price Of rye at
KOwno has fallen from 135 10 05 copecks per pood.
The market here closed weak to-day. Rye for Al
gust and september and October delivery closed at
decline Of marks from the highest prices Of the day
st. Petersburg Aug 22.-The BOurse Gazette to-
day declares that the Russian Government has ordered
the customs officials to cOnfscate all grain intended
for export which is found 10 be mixed with more
than per cent Of rye.
London. Aug. %" The Timessr correspondent at
ST. Petersburg says In spite Of the official denial
II is stu asserted that government order has been
dispatched 10 all Russian Polish railways forbiddinG
the expectation any rye, wheat -four. Con-
sidering that the rye ukase denied for twenty
four days before II issued il Is believed to be GER
lain that accelerated rye exports before August -
Will be stopped
Official dispatches received here from India an
nOuncc that rain has ceased, and that the crop
prospects again growing worse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
BULLION SEIZED BY BALMACEDA.
ALLEGED TO HAVE SENT 81 900, GOO IN SILVER BY
A BRITISH WARSHIP TO MOSTEvIDEO.

London, Aug 22.-"The Tines to-day publishes a
letter from Lisbon, in which the writer declares that
President Balmaceda, Of Chill, being unable TO borrow
money seized the silver bullion in the treasury oil
santiago Chill, which stored there as security
for the fducay circulation. and that he tired to trans
port this silver abroad as payment For ships and arms
ordered in Europe. The writer Of this letter adds mat
Balmsceda being unable 70 hire a private vessel 70
undertake the transportation Of the silver finally per
suaded the commander Of the Espiegle British man
ofwar to convoy 100000 to MOntevdeo, where that
sum was landed I'll August 10.
The Times commenting upon this letter, says that
IL s confident that that was without the conse mt
of the British Admiralty. adding that 1t seems as
though British manof-war had been made the accom-
plice of a downright robbery. The transaction. Inc
Times adds demands full and prompt investigation.
Plymouth Aug. 22.-The Balmacedan cruiser Presl-
dente Pinto which was recently launched at Iouloh'
and which arrived here few days ago for Orlers mas
left this port. Her destination is unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
cg,vprox WALKER WITH MANY WIVES

No~,r,IF conn.. Aug. 22.-John J. Hampson, cham
10, +o. bour walker was arraigned this morning for
ti,, and taken 10 Bridgeport 10 await trial In the
S'nerior Court. Hampson's first wife was Miss Annie
F. Conway, Of orange. y. J.. who married him In 10,
- Iea1 He deserted her after two years and
r,,red Miss sophia V. Perry OF South Norwak' They
-oon separated -Four years ago Hampson mafFied
Mss May DEFINING, OF Norwalk. she aiea ~IAe ~ d
q. a., lid bv her husbands brutality. Hamp-
canee' ais under Indictment for forgery and other
son - - aid 10 have another wife In Phiiadel-
crimes ,i arr@stcd he making arrangements
PIMA w Rose Carlson TO eope that night into New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
MR.. VANDERBILT MUST PAY DUTY.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT DECISION ABOUT HIS
STEAM YACHT CONQUEKOR

TREASURY DEPARTMENT DECISION ABOUT HIS
STEAM YACHT CoNoUEROR
Collector Fassett received word yesterday from
Solicitor Hepburn, II the Treasury Department that
the steam yacht ConQueror, owned by Frederick W
Vanderbilt, liable for duty under fair intend
Of the tariff act The Collector. therefore was
ordered 70 appraise the yacht collect the duties
on her.
The yacht WAS purchased by Mr. Vanderbilt last
spring from her English owner for $4,000 she was
built at Glasgow in 1859 by Russell a Co. IS over
lss feet long and over "a feet wide and is regis
tered belonging 10 the New York, IarchmOnt and
American Yacht Clubs. When the yacht was first
brought 10 this country the authorities compelled
her owner TO pay light money as she was
built abroad. This was paid by Mr.. Vanderbilt
under protest. The case is now in the courts.
Then the naval officer made inquiry as to
why the Yacht had not been held for duty. On this
point the officials Of the law department in the Custom
House prepared elaborate opinion. holding that the
yacht was not subject TO duties citing numerous in
stances TO support this opinion. solicitor Hepburn
however has decided that duties shOuld be collected
His reasons for reaching this conclusion were not sent
Oh with the notice TO make the collection. The
customs officials do not under what other portion
Of the law than that which provides for The collection
Of duties manufactures Of iron and steel the Veesi
can be held for duties At thai rate the duties would
amount to 4 O5O besides the costs and the penalties
Mr.. Wand erbllt probably will give bond for the
payment Of the duties and then make a fight IN the
courts otherwise the United states authorities VIII
seize the yacht when she first makes landing nj an
American port Judge Benedict in the United States
Court in his opinion deciding against the Government
in the case of the yacht Miranda, owned by g. II. b..
Hi, which was held for Il light duties. said uiat
under the United states Revised Statutes yacht
belonging 10 foreign yacht club one the American
ownership Of which could b. proved was not liable 70
Aght duties This, however does not settle the
question as 70 duties on the importation Of a yacht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
INTEREST on TIE BONDS WILL CEASE.

Washington Aug 22.-secretary Foster said this
morning that the Department proposed to redeem on
presentation after September all outstanding l.
per cent bonds not continued at per cent, and
consequently that IS ground whatever for the
impression prevailing in some quarters that Interest
will continue TO be paid after september Oh the
non -ex tended bonds.
The am mt Of 1-2 per cent bonds continued 10
date i 72O,554,1jO.
The receipts from customs at New-York during the
first twenty days OF August were S7,l0-,@3o, or
II Zoo 20 less than the corresponding period 81 iasl
retr The net gold the Treasury coin and bullion,
las increased from S117 667 ~ July l. to 5l=e'
sos sl3 on August 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
THE DOG TOOK 4 CHUNK OUT OF HIS 4RM.

i
Martin &. DAILY. carpenter Of No. 17o East
Eighty nthst.. entered the ncuor store at Thrdive'
aud Eiehty-seveuth-st a few minutes otter midnight
on Friday night, leading bulldog which had been
.dven 10 him b. somebody who probably knew the
animals temper bad The dog looked as II II was
III 10 eat man. and the loafes IN the barrOom backed
ont of the way a. DAILY marched about, dragging the
brut. by rs When DAILY tried % LEAD It behind
the bar the bartender objected and ordered him TO
take IL out Of the store.
By that time the bulldog had become tired OF being
dragged about the place. ~ Daily ierked the chain
70 move the dog toward the door. the vicious brute
fastened IL teeth IN his arm The carpenter tired
=, got away but the doc held fast DAILY raised ms
ann tar euOugh 10 swing the dog clear Of the hoor
md the weight dragged Idece Of flesh ont with te
dnrs teeth. DAILY then into the aveDuo shouting
for help. Policemen took the dos u the East ESdt5
ai~bfhst. station and shot IL q death. II was not
teiiicyed n be rabd After whiskey mad been poured
info The wound in DAYS he taken y the
pre-, bvteran Hospital. The surgeons there sad they
never had seea 4 worse dog bite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
THE CHAMPAGNE AGITATION.
ATTITUDE OF THE SMALL VINEYARD OWNERS
IN FRANCE-THE PHYLLOXERA.

ATTITUDE OF The SMALL Nl-'E1 AMI O"-'--4''
IN FRANCE-THE PHYLLOXERA.
Paris. Aug. 22.-The agitation started by Lamare.
the educated lad Of nineteen leading the urbu-
Leaf growers in the champagne districts Is the
outcome Of endeavOrs upon the part Of the large wine
comnanes 10 acquire and unite the small vineyards.
with the object Of ocalizing and stamping out phyr
loxera The small vineyard owners stOuty oppose
this project which they suppose is aimed TO reluce
the yeOmanry Of the district 10 mere factory halus-
There are some grounds for their suspicious but at
the same time there is no doubt that phylloxera has
made its appearance and is likely 70 spread rapidly.
NJ Lamare has secured enormOu, influence 10 back
him HID in his agitation but is almost impossible for
the movement If which he Is al the head 10 succeed
as champagne requires such q large amount Of cap
ital for its successful production
Apart from the invasion Of phylloxera The French
vintage jusfes the gloomy predictions made ID re
gard 10 the present crop Of grapes Up to the pres
ent the only vineyards which promise well are those
of the Bordeaux regions. In the La DOrdOgne ana
l. Aude departments the vineyards have been Ia'aged
by mildew and by black rot three courses Of supates
having failed arrest the progress of these diseases
Throughout the Department Of L'licrau!t the nesn
gence Of the grape cultivatOrs has allowed mi.dtw
seriously 10 prejudice the present harvest, ard no sec
ond gathering Is probable. resident Of the Depart
ment Of La Gronde has written Il letter for publlca-
ton in which he asserts that only where the vine
ward owners have shown themselves careless or self
sufficient and have allowed their vines 10 become sur
rounded with weeds. thus constituting foc Of infcc
ton has trouble arisen He adds that wherever the
prescriptions Of science have been properly and op
portuney observed the vines are healthy and promise
an abundant crop.
There are signs Of mildew in the Department Of
Les Benches du RhOne, but in Algeria the vines
well advanced. They are not scOrched. AMI have
not injured By lOcusts In Tuni, good vintage
is Xpected the harvest there being estimated at 100
900 hcctOltrcs. PhylOXera has been present IN the
vi M.
Young Lamare. a already cahed has written
pamphlet and has started a weekly paper. lie RevO
luton ChampenOise7 10 advocate his views, and 10
ince the peasants 70 reap the profit Of their work. in
stead u allowing the wine merchants u do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
THE BALL TO THE FRENCH NAVAL OFFICERS.

Portsmouth. aug. 22-The ball given last night
by the English naval officers at the Town Hall here
% the officers Of the French feet the most brill
liant display witnessed In Portsmouth. and did
finish until O'Clock this morning When the officers
finally separated and returned board their
spective ships the Frenclnen sang GOd save the
Queen and the British officers sang the "Marse-
laise.' More than 1000 persons were present at
this entertainment, and by special arrangement the
French officers able partners who spoke
the French language. The streets the neghbJ rhood
OF the Town Hall thrCn-cd throaghou the night
The French flag everywhere displayed. and mot
toes Inscribed with the names OF the French vessels
adorned the walls OF the ballroom which was a
OF bright bunting and flowers. while tropical plants
fountain convenient arb0rs and we'll stocked refresh
nent tables % be found IN abundance about the
hal am e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
......nn ~ rrpnrss WAGON N THE STREET.

g tonis. Aug. GA daring express robbery TOOK
g., hroad day this afternoon, in one OF the prin-
aI e+,cts OF the city While wagon OF the ADAMS
EXPRESS company standing IN mont OK their o,ee
~ - ,ttiuc on the wagon, asking him TO direct
~ crta3n street While one Of the men con
,e,'.o with the boy the other edged his way to III.
bsr p Of the wagon, and finally both men walked on
,on...~. later II was discovered that package was
missing from the wagon The express people say tlle
1850 aon,oined only $500 but the impression pre-
package coiuLneu onni viii run into the thousands
The robters have not been apprehended-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
FOREST FIRES IN CALIFORNIA.
MUCH PROPERTY BURNT AND PEOPLE MADE
HOMELESS.

MUCH PROPERTY BURNT AND PEOPLE MADE
HOMELESS.
Chicago, Aug pa dispatch from San Francisco
says For several days forest fires have been raging
in Nevada County, and a large amount OF valuable
property has been destroyed. Many poor people are
rendered homeless. and the feed for miles stock
ranges burned of. ElioiadO County, If anything,
has suffered worse than her neiGhbor. Nevada
several days ago fre started near Carksvie.
II travelled several miles each day. spreading far and
vide, and IN many places denUsed the country Of
timber. II followed the American River up TO the
roarsy or Coloma, and reached the Grcasewcod Hills
On he Costumes, south of Mud springs. Men, women
and children were out day and night protecting their
bones Another fire started near Diamond springs
and spread over the hills on both sides Of Weber
CreeE reaching a. far south as Coon Hollow. Deer
coyotes, wildcats and California hons are 10 be seen
1eeng FOR tnelr lives III every direction. The ag
gEegaie losses are heavy