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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
THE COLUMBIAN. POSTAGE.
Government Series of Stamps for the Four
Hundredth Anniversary.

Government Series OF Stamps for the Four
Hundredth Anniversary.
The special series of postage stamps to be
issued by the Government IN commemora-
tion Of the discovery of Columbus will be
ready for use on the 1st of January. The
stamps will be sold during 1893, and will
then be retired for the regular issues. The
series consists of 15 stamps, as follows:
One-cent-"Columbus in Sight of Land, /"
after the painting by William H. Powell.
On the left is an Indian woman with her
head dress and feathers. The figures are in
a sitting posture. Color, antwerp blue.
DEMONSTRATING of Columbus, after
the painting by Vanderlyn in the rotunda
of the Capitol at Washington. Color, pur-
pie maroon
Internationally of Columbus" the
Santa Maria in mid-ocean, from Spanish
engraving. Color, medium shade of green
Four-cent-''Fleet of Columbus" the
three caravals-Santa Maria, Pinta and
Nina-in mid-ocean, from Spanish en-
craving. Color, uItramsriue blue.
Five-cent-"Columbus Soliciting Aid
From Isabella" after the painting bv
Brozik in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Color, chocolate brown.
Six-cent-"Columbu Welcomed at BARGE
Iona, 4" from one of the panels of the bronze
doors in the Capitol at Washington, by
Randolph Rogers. On each side is a niche,
in one of which is a statue of Ferdinand
and in the other statue of Boabdilla
Color, royal purple.
Ten-cent -"Columbus Presenting Ma
tives," after the painting by Luigi Gregori
at the University of Notre Dame, South
Bend, Ind. Color, vandyke brown.
Fifteen-cent - columbus Announcing
His Discovery" after the painting BY R.
BaIaea, now in Madrid. Color, dark green.
Thirty-cent-"Columbu at La Rabida,',
after the painting by R Maso Color,
sienna brown.
Fifty-cent-'R Recall of Columbus" after
the painting by A. G. Heaton, now in the
Capitol at Washington. Color, carbon blue.
One-dollar-"Isabella Pledging Her
Jewels" after the painting by Munoz De-
grain, now in Madrid. Color, rose salmon.
Two-dollar-"Columbus in Chains, after
the painting by Lentze, now in Providence,
r. L Color, toned mineral red.
Columbus Describing His
Third Voyage" after the painting by Fran
cisco Jover. Color, light yellow green.
Four-dollar-Portraits in circles of Isa-
bella and Columbus, the portrait of Isabella
after the well41nown painting in Madrid,
and that of Columbus after the Lotto paint
ing. Color, carmine.
Five-dollar-Profle of the head of Colum-
bus, alter q cast provided by the Treasury
Department for the souvenir 5O-ceut silver
piece The profile is in circle, on the
right of which is the figure of America rep
resented by female Indian with a crown
of feathers, on the left a figure of Liberty.
both figures being in q sitting posture.
Color black
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
LIVE STOCK.


Cattle Higher, Hogs Barely Steady and
Sheep Lower.
MONDAY Dec. 26
The supply of stock on sale at the opening
of the markets at the Central Drove Yards
this morning was unusually light, psrt1cu-
larly with respect to cattle. butis was mainly
because a train or two had become stalled
west of Pittsburg. They we're expected in
during the day, but had not arrived when
the market closed at L N.
East Liberty.
Receipts at the opening: Cattle, so loads;
hogs, 80 double-deck loads; sheep, IS double
deck loads. Last Monday: Cattle, 80 loads;
hogs, 25 double-deck loads; sheep, 20 double
deck loads.
Owing principally to the very light sup
ply the market opened 1O@l5c per cwt
nlgner on common ana medium grades. and
20@25c on top grades. Some OF the early
transactions are appended:
William Holmes Co. sold 10 head. weigh.
ing 24,65O lb. at 81 IS: l9 head, 1859 lb, at
81 80: pull. 1,739 III, So 90.
Lafrerty Bros & Hadden sold Is head,
weighing 1900 lb, at So e5; six head,
GAO %. $4 p; eight head, 7,72O Id. ss 40; one
Drum, Dyer { Co. sold IS head, weighing
2O,s9O lb, "a 35: 10 head, 1910 10, IS 90; is
head, 1900 lb, S4 40; bull, L6l0 lb, S. IS;
q oxen, S,C4O ID, 81 70; heller, $40 b,
john Hesket & Co. sold 10 head, weighing
% 900 ID, at s. 90 head, 800 h. 50 90: Is head
l2 100 lb, at So 10; Ii head, 1910 III, 81 So 20
head 1880 lb. 81 90; cows and calves, s65; l
bull, 1850 ID, So 80.
2eneker, Linkhorn & Co. sold head,
weighing 7,4l0 Id, at 81 %: IL head, IL 1060 lb,
So 20; IS head, l7.6SJ ID, So 55: oxen, $50 Id,
So 90; cows $3.50 lU, 50 go; % head, p $40 lib,
So go; 5 bulls, $3.50 lb, 50 70.
Mccall, ROwlen & Newbern sold Is head,
weighing 1850 10, s4 90; "a head, 22,s40 ID,
So so: l9 head O3O lb, 81 10: head, T. go lb,
S5 ST. II head, %, &2J Ib, 81 40: head, 1850 ID,
Sc IS; bulls, 2,O1O lb, 81 5O hefers, $3.50 Ib,
So co.
HUFF Hazelwood & Imhof sold 25 head,
%, ITO Id. 50 IS; 2 oxen, 3. 140 ID, 81 Co.
s. B. Hedges & Co. soId head, weighing
lao ID, at 81 90; COW, 1O90 lb, 81 so; spring.
er, $24 90.
SHEEP.
The supply was Iight-about le double
deck loads, but the market was slow and a
shade lower, as follows: Extra, 9j TO 100 lb,
S5 0O6l5 25: good. S6 Tn 80 Id, 81 1904 20: fair
20 TO 50 ID, So 2503 80; common. 81 0J42 O0J
yearlings, 80 O0&5 90; good to prime lambs,
65 to 80 lb, S5 S0@6 %; common to tair lambs,
So Oe04 50.
HOGS.
The offerings were fairly large numerically
and fully up to the average in quality, bus
the market was slow and barely steady, on
the basis OF S6 1906 s. Tor best Philadelphias
and So 60G6 70 Tor best Workers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
Ex-Yotos From Palos.

In the old church of Palos there are
number of small ex-votos of beaten silver,
representing arms, hands, a man, nun, the
eyes, ETC., hanging over the altar. Some of
these objects are said to be of great an
tiquitY. A recent visitor found a shop ut
Huelva where they are still made and sold,
and purchased for the Museum of the Uni
versity set OF these interesting objects
identical with those in the church where
Columbus Worshiped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
Custom of Raising the Hat.

The custom of raising the hat to woman
arose in the days of chivalry and knight
errantry during the period between the
eleventh and fourteenth centuries, when a
youths great object was to be admitted to
the order of knighthood, one of the qualif-
cations for which position was tenderness
and gallantry toward women. Each woman
in those days had her chosen knight, pre-
pared to do battle on her behalf, who on
entering the lists, would raise to her his
helmet as a mark of respect and obedience
to her commands and it gradually became a
mark OF respect and Difference to raise the
hat to all women.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
Robbers In Northern China.

In many districts of Northern China or
ganized robbery is the regular winter en-
ployment of so large proportion of the
people that travellers are forced to avoid
these regions, it is said. Robbers prey
upon the people of the country as we'll as
upon travellers. In many places families
are obliged to have one member sit up all
night with light to discourage the thieves
from attack, but the robbers are so we'll or
ganized that IN many instances they bese
and overpower the watchers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
Profits Thrown to the WINDS.

Take your pick Of any ulster in the house
irrespective whether they are marked $50
SIS, SIS or so for the uniform price of Sl5
This is the most sweeping cut ever made on
sensonable garments. Read our big ad. for
particulars. SOLOMON & RUBEN
,Smithfleld anu Diamond streets,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27

For sore throat there is nothing better
than flannel bandage dampened with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. 1t will nearly always
effect cure in one nights time. This rene
dy is also favorite for rheumatism and has
cured many very severe cases. 80 cent bot
tleG
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27
solomon 9 Ruben's Generous Oncr.

Choice OF any ulster in the house, no mat
ter whether they are marked $50, S2S,
S26, $24. s22 or so, for SIS. Come quick. they
will be snapped up in q hurry. Early comers
will have the best choice. Read our big ad.
for particulars
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27

Cattle Higher, Hogs Barely Steady and
Sheep Lower.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27

The offerings were fairly large numerically
and fully up to the average in quality, bus
the market was slow and barely steady, on
the basis OF S6 1906 s. Tor best Philadelphias
and So 60G6 70 Tor best Workers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-27

Receipts at the opening: Cattle. so loads
hogs SO double-deck loads; sheep, IS double
deck loads. Last Monday: Cattle, 80 loads
hogs, 25 double-declc loads; sheep, 20 double
deck loads.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Clerical Scandal.

All Sing, rector of the Chinese
Joss House is in more trouble. A
few nights ago after the regular even
ing service herepaired to gamble
house" and invested portion Of the
collection in jack pot. His OPP
ponent, a worldly Chinaman held
three aces, which combined with the
two up Sings sleeve constituted a
foul deck. Sing breathed a prayer
to his joss and wiped the floor with
the other man. The affair is being
hushed up by the members of the
parish and Sing returns to labor
with renewed zeal in the worship of
the Lord
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
The Weather.

There can be no more unpleasant
subject to write of than the weather
in its present condition. All day
yesterday Carson was treated to a
wind storm that gagged between forty
and sixty miles per hour. It would
rain awhile then blow a spell, but
there was never enough rain to down
the dust which filled the air accom-
panied by heavy relays Of gravel.
It was regular roaring old fashioned
Washoe zephyr and was productive
Of much discomfort and profanity.
Nobody expects Spring any more.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
PaSturage.

On the Duffy and Kirman ranches
which contain over 700 acres, being
the largest body of pasture land in
Ormsby county. As the waters from
Clear Greek fume, Ash Canyon
and Lake View flow through the
property it is the best watered. From
the extended range it is emmently
fitted for stock cattle and horses.
Two bulls, Holstein and Jersey,
are kept for the service of stock. 4
limited number of milch cows will
be driven from and returned to the
city daily. Season commences April
10Th. Terms reasonable
WILLIAM SMYTHE,
4 27m Lessee.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Travellers Talk.

Since the return of Dick Bender
and Captain Jim from Washington,
they have been great objects Of in
terest to their tribe The Washoes
and Piutes-between whom the
Ratchet is now buried have invited
the two travellers to meet East of the
tlume on Sunday afternoon and tell
them all about the sights they saw in
Washington, and also give. their
opinions of the law makers as they
find them at the great Capital.
The lecture viii be free, and each
person attending is ex ected to bring
a candle box to sit on, or else stand.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Nevada Is In 1t.

WASHINGTON, May "a bill was
reported to the Senate today as a
substitute for number of bills max
ing the Act to settle certain accounts
between the United States and the
State of Mississippi apply to other
States, so that Minnesota, Oregon,
Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Colorado
South Dakota, Washington, Monta-
ma, Idaho and Wyoming shall receive
five per cent. of the net proceeds of
the sales of public lands in their re-
spective territories.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Tie BYstanders Smiled.

Two gilt-edged young men Of Car
son were disputlng the other day as
to the merits of each others watch
and the debate waxed spirited. Fl
nally one challenged the other on a
hazard of s. 30 each TO set each
watch at the correct time, and in a
week the one nearest right TO take
the money. The other fellow con
scented and produced his money.
"Hold on, !" remarked the challenger.
81 don't want to lose SO much; III
bet my watch against yours. And
then he wondered what the bystand-
ers were smiling at.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Still a Chance.

Washington, May O.. Represents
tive Pierce Of Tennessee says that he
has received assurance from two
members of the House, now away
from Washington, that they will
sign petition requesting the Cons
mittee on Rules to bring in an order
fixing day for final vote on the
Bland silver bill for the free coinage
of silver and prevent flibustering
against the bill. The two addition s
make 10Y signatures to the bill.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
COAST NEWS.
Honey Lake is to have steamer.

Honey Lake is to have steamer
Jean Lauzier fatally shot Eulalie
Herbert at Los Angeles and then
killed himself.
The vicinity of Truckee will have
three miles of new snow-sheds this
summer.
An Indian, who killed the squaw
at Kyoquot, B. c., gave the tribe an
Indian girl to replace the one he
killed, and this has evidently been
mutually agreeable.
A Shasta Indian broke the egg eat
ing record by devouring thirty-two
raw eggs at one sitting. He would
put an egg in his mouth, crunch it
and swallow it, shell and all.
The Klamath Indians have caught
great quantities of mullet this season.
They dry them, pile them as high as
cordwood and haul them to their
homes on the reservation for summer
eating.
Three masked men entered the
rooms of two ladies at Salt Lake,
who had just returned from a ball,
and with pistols forced them to give
up their jewels The ladies lost
something over 5000 in diamonds.
Great excitement prevails among
the Catholic population Of British
Columbia over the sentence of Faith
er Chirouse to one years imprison-
ment for ordering an Indian woman
on the La Fontaine Reservation to
be fogged.
Charles B. Wilcox, convicted at
San Jose of the murder of Coombs
has gone to San Quentin. Wilcox
wife has been acting Ike mad wom-
al since her husbands conviction
and the Sheriff hurried the convict's
departure in consequence.
|. J. Buttle of Kingsly, Wasco
Or, reports ngularly fat
Il disease that has attacked young
1igs, causing the death Of eight head.
The animals swell at the knees and
mike joints, and these when opened |
lfter death exude large quantity of
elbow matter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Mutilated Court Record.
RENO, May, 9, 1892.

ED. APPEAL A few days ago
noticed in your paper a statement to
the effect that in the records of the
Grand Jury who investigated sena-
tor Stanfords connection with legis
lative Doodle. Wherever Stanfords
name occurred it has been carefully
cut out with a penkife.
This reminds me of the fact that
some years ago Mr.. scoville was MUIR
dered in this city, shot in cold blood.
There was regular court trial re-
sulting from his death, but all records
of that trial have been mysteriously
spirited away and not trace can be
found in the county records of
Washoe. An OBSERVER.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11

Mrs. K. Knowles desires to inform
the public that for the next 20 days
she will dispose of millinery at cost,
as she is DESTROYS of making change
of business. Now is the time to get
bargains in trimmed and untrimmed
hats, feathers, flowers, and in fact,
everything in her line. All goods
sold without reserve. This is bona
fide sale, as the lady has business in
terests in San Francisco which require
her attention.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Perfected Photography.

Dove & Painter, the photograph
ers of Pacific Coast fame are now in
Carson City with complete out
fit. These gentlemen viii produce
Aristo Cabinets at So per dozen,
which will be done in the height
of finish and pose. They have SAM
Piles always on tap and if the work
don't suit there is no objection on
their part to refusal to accept.
a1w.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Card from Nr. King.
CARSON. May 10. 18s

CARSON, May 10, 1892.
EDITOR APrEAL: Will you kindly
allow me space to deny the report in
today's APPEAL concerning my inten-
tions if elected!
The report is in every way false.
If the Pc pie of ormsby county see
fit to elect me their District Attorney
at the coming election | shall qualify,
and shall perform the duties of the
office to the best Of, my ability, and
shall not resign in favor of Mr.. Suns
merfeld or anybody else.
Respectfully yours.
p. S. KING.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
= BARGAINS!
Ed Burlintlggton's.


$50 Pairs Of Mems Calf Shoes, Lace and Congress
so and So.
l6O Pairs Of Mems kangaroo, good goods, So, $3.50
and 81.
l2O Pairs of Mems Working Shoes, Buckle and Lace
81 50 and So.
800 Pairs of Ladies Kid Button Opera and Square
Toes, Plain and Tips, $3.50 and S.
500 Pairs of Childs and Misses School Shoes, Tips
and Plain, $1.25 and $3.50
300 Pairs of Boys Lace, Button and Congress- 81. rs
$3.50, $1.75 and So.
800 Pairs of Ladies Ties, all Styles Tips and Plain
1925, $3.50, $l.75 So and $3.50.
IS Pairs of Ladies Buskns and Ties, Job Lot, SOC
75c and 81.
Job Lot of Childs Misses and Infants Shoes, SOC
75c and ST.
All goods will be sold FOR CASH, and at less than
the original cost
b. BURLINGTON.
F25
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Closing His Office.

DR.. Calhoun the dentist has con-
Guided to spend the summer months
in his dental circuit and the office
will be closed after May 9TH, IN
til further notice. He also desires
to dispose of office and household
furniture cheap for cash. Enquire
at Office, Crmsby block. apo 1w
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11

WAx1ED-A situation to do cooks
ing or general Homework. No OBJ
lection to the country. Call at
Epstein's restaurant. a26w
These waters are for the relief and
cure Of painful and irregular menscs,
and will remove all obstruction, no
matter what the cause, and are sure
and safe every time. Manufactured
by Emerson Drug Co., San Jose
Cal-,aand on sale only by A. f. Har
ris, City Drug Store. oc2S1y
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Sale of Blooded Stock.

About the middle of next month
John sweeny will sell at his ranch
at public auction about fifty fine
Gibraltar fillies in foal to Alpha and
Triumph, and a number of yeailings
and two-years>olds by Gibraltar.
The sale will be without reserve and
there ought to be large attendance,
as this will be the last sale Of Gibral-
tar colts in this State, as Gibraltar
will be taken East after the sale.N
400
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11

A. Livingston now practically
controls the wholesale liquor
trade of the city. He is contin-
ually adding to his stock and sells
only standard brands. He is also
introducing some excellent Cali
fornia wines to the people of Car
son, as well Gs foreign and domes-
tic cigars of the finest quality.
Drop in and inspect his stock.
d 13 If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Benton's Linimep >,

Which has been used in Carson for
over twenty-five years, has saved
many an ache and pain to those who
know it 1t IS really intended for
horses but works with the same mag
ical effect on the human. 1t is a
powerful remedy and for rheumatism
is the king of the world. Aches
knocked out in short order. No
horseman should be without bot
tie. n6tt
Bentons Liniment for sale at all
drug stores.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.-Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup should always
be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens thegums,
allays the pain, cures wind collie
andis the best remedy for diarrhea
Twenty five cents a bottle
A Hard Finished Dwelling
House, corner lot (s5xs5), good
location.
Building Lot, s5x85, $3.50.
Building Lot, 50x200, on North
Carson Street, frontage on three
streets, 800.
/ have cash purchasers for i'm
proved or unimproved Carson
street property.
]. D. KERsEY,
o22 Real Estate Agent.
WANTED-A young or middle>aged
man of fair business ability and not
afraid of work; good salary; chance
for promotion to right man. Adj
ress J. A. Bonnet, Reno. NOV
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
The Fire Pail.

Millard the plumber is the agent
for new fire extinguisher. 1t is a
covered pail filed with water with
some chemical in the top.
In case of fire you smash in the lid
and the chemical mingling with the
water will put out any incipient
fire.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11

We make speciality of the cults
walton of Evergreens, at Evergreen
Nurseries, located at Evergreen Door
County, Wisconsin. George Pinney,
Prop. Send for catalogue. Every>
body can have evergreen hedges.
az If.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11

For sale at a bargain Nutwood
and Wilkes stock, two fillies, one
yearling, one four year old, one gel
ding four years old, also one Ham
bletonian and Morgan mare, eight
years old. For particulars enquire
at this office. m24tf
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
Gibraltar.

This famous stallion will stand for
the season at the ranch of John
Sweeny near Carson City. Gibralter
is the sire of Homestake whose rec.
ord two years ago was PLAY.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11

For fine watch and jeweley re-
pairing go to Golden's.' We are
receiving new and elegant designs
In iewelry every day. s1tf
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-05-11
STOCKS.

Yesterday s sales In the Sa
Stock Exchange:
YESTERDAYS AFTERNOON BOARD.
Ophir 2 20
Mexican l 80
Gould & Curry ] %
Best q Belcher 2 20
Con. Cal. Va. 4 u
Savage l 90
Chollar 81
Potosi | 10
Hale & Norcross %
Crown Point 90c
Yellow Jacket 10
Belcher l 20
Imperial Doc
kentuck 10c
Alpha 15c
Confidence l %
Sierra Nevada l 20
Utah SOC
Bullion 80
Exchequer SOC
Seq. Belcher l3c
Overman 90
Justice 15c
Union Con l 10
Alta 20
Julia 05c
CALEDONIA 20c
Silver Hill 05c
Challenge 90
andes Coo
Occidental Soc
Lady Washington 1oc
Scorpion zoe
Iowa O5c
New York 40c
Eureka Con. l 80
Grand Prize 05c
Navajo 05c
Belle Isle 25c
\. Belle Isle 1Jc
Queen 25c
Commonwealth 10c
y. Commonwealth 30c
Del Monte Acc
Bodie soc
Bulwer 40e
Mono 50
Summit Csc
Peer 05c
Peerless 05c
Croker o.