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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-11-20
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

State Land Office, Carson CITY. Nevada
June "a. lS97:-Sotire il hereby giver
that the State Of Nevada. under the Act
ofJun l6, 1880. has filed in the United
States Land Office At Cason City. Ncva-
da, list No. 2O2 Of lands selected under
said Act and has applied for a patent f =
said lands; that a part of said list il,
open to the public for inspection and q
copy thereof, by descriptive sub-divis-
ions has been posted in \ convenient
place in said United States Land office
for the inspection of all persons inter
ested and the public generally.
thin the next sixty dtls following
the date Of his notice, protests or con
tests against the claim of said State Of
Nevada to any tract or subdivision de-
scribed in the list, on the ground that the
same is more valuable for mineral thar
agricultural purposes. will be received
and noted by the Register and Receiver
Of the Us Land Office 81 Carson CIV
Nevada, for report 70 the General La
Office at Washington, u. c.
The following are The subdivisions
described, to-wit:-W.t Of :. W. see. 26.
Tvs ls, n. r. 10, Il. 70 @crea.
&C. PRATT.
State L.nd Register Of the State O
Seyads.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-11-20
NOTICE.

At the regular meeting of the State
Beard Of Examiners held April s, 1897,
the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED. That the Board of Exam
ers shall meet on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday ia each month for the
purpose of allowing claims against the
State, and all claim not in the office u
the Secretary o fStste IN or before said
first Tuesday at1er tae first MONDAY in
each month shall not be considered or
allowed by the Board until it's next
meeting which will he on the thild
Tuesday of esc, month.
REINHOLD S4DIER
EUuENE !iowELL
james L. Judge
Board of Examiners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
TWINKLES.

was English. There was slight noise III
the room behind me, and turned to see
lady who had just come in through the
open French window
Surely this could not be Mrs. Vevasour.
"Charning was surely not the adjective
I should have applied to this small thin
woman, pale, with large, deeply set eyes
ashcn hair brushed off rather low lore
head, and large, but not badly shaped
mouth
She apparently knew who was ana
shook hands with me, then turned at once
tn the picture You were looking al my
husbands portrait' Is it not good' she
said Her voice was low and quiet and
rather expressionless. replied that had
not the pleasure of knowing her husband
but that as far as could judge the painting
was a very good one
She did not answer, but stood still beside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

to shake hands and say goodbye to Mrs.
Vevasour. He, himself, had not noticed
his wife, although saw her watching him
silently all the time he was in the room.
"Thc den " was a large, untdy room.
literally bcstrewn in every direction with
books, papers, periodicals. On one side Of
the room was large book case holding
many books, some Of which were both
rare and valuable.
"You have a fine collection" re.
marked concerning them.
Eyes, he said carelessly. My books
are my only friends. Ny writing is my
only occupation. You will find this
dreary, forsaken place, Mr.. - unless you
have as constant companions and occupa-
ton as have"
stayed with him for some time, and soon
discovered that he was an exceedingly
clever. well-read man. also discovered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

that he was an exceedingly con-
ceited one. He never asked my
opinion upon any Of the numcr-
Gus poems. articles, etc which
he showed to me he told me-
their respective merits, and ac-
cording to him they had good
maryland then left ne to dis
cover them myself.
I wondered more and more
how he could have married such
a plain, dull little woman. The
house bespoke poverty, 50 II Was
unlikely that money had been
his object. He surely had not
married for love?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

"NEvASOUR COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN.
me, still looking at the picture as though
she had forgotten my presence. was
about to remind her of it by making some
trivial remark, when the door opened and
Wyndllam Vevasour came i'll.
1t is nice to have visitor III this Sc
cluded corner of the word,' he said.
1--WE poor poets are often overlooked and
forgotten among the busy throng OF more
active workers."
1t was hard to know how i respond to
this senii-sentimcntal tone. quoted my
friends name, and told him the real rea-
son for my wishing TO see him. " Come
into my den" he said, speaking Ill more
natural tone. You shall see some OF my
work, and give NE your advice about SOME
that am now engaged upon He pre-
cedcd me out OF the room, and then looked
back as though in surprise when l stopped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

master. She rarely spoke or smiled ai.i
when l appealed to her, as sometimes dl
in the midst OF discussion, she, without
exception, took the side already taken by
her lord and master.
This lord and master, on the CONTRARY,
rarely spoke to, or noticed hr. Mary
does not understand these thlngs, he
would say, with a Multiplying, haii-sar-
donic smile upon his face which was Mt
nice TO see. But Mary never seemed -
mind. She would have borne blows, be-
lieve. from this man rather than hear
praise from the lips of another.
One " when | went TO the cottage. !
found Mrs. Vevasour in her dull. chee le,,
drawng-room writing at a table which
was literally covered with papers written
in her husbands handwriting. di-cov-
cred that she was neatly copying ami IT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
II.

Days, weeks, passed on, and I
began to know the Vevasours
pretty intimately-that is to say.
went almost daily to help
Wyndham in writing a book
which, according to his own est
nation Of its merits, was one day
to set the Thames on fire.
1t was easy to see that Mr..
Vevasour worshiped her clever
husband. Her sad, dark ey,,
followed his every movemen.
with wistful, patient expire
sion in their soft depths which
can be seen in the t es Of 4
faithful dog, while watching is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
A STUPID WOMAN.

HEN | first met her,
two or three years
ago, | WAS staying at
D., a tiny village,
an hours journey
from Town, i'll order
toobtain a little quiet
and seclusion while
I wrote my book.
One chapter both
cred me however, my
information upon the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

subject was faulty, and several OF tie nc
tails had altogether escaped my memory )
60 wrote off to the Temple to a dear on
friend of mine to get help.
uNv dear fellow" he wrote back my
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

III ffltOrf1ldtl,
subject was faulty, and several
tails had altogether escaped my
60 wrote off to the Temple to d
friend of mine to get help.
INV dear fellow" he wrote b
information upon that subject Is
80 scantv as to be, | am afraid,
useless. How is it possible that
your humble servant should
know more than your venerable
self But let me recommend
vout oa rum old chap-a poet by
the way-of the name OF Wynd-
ham Ncvasour-a truly pocticaI
name who possesses endless
knowledge upon this, and every
other subject, and also a charm
INC wife. Make use Of the one,
and admire the other, till we
meet again. The happy couple
live within a stones throw OF
your door.
IT was in answer to this eplstle
that. late one lovely Summers
afternoon, I wended my way up
to the quaint, old-iaShioned' VII
lace street in search of Mi.
vevasour's house. When found,
it proved to be a low white.
washed cottage, picturesque, OF
considerable size. and standing
in a large garden which might
have been as attractive as the
house had ii been i'll the least
degree cultivated. As 1t was,
however, the grass was long ana
rank, the paths were almost IN
distinguishablc on account OF
the weeds which covered them.
had TO wait some time before the
oneued bv a young maid-scrv
seemed somewhat surprised at $
and hearing my request for the
the house. After a moment sta
formed ne that master was b
mo would | come i'll while she
could see him.
followed her into the drawing
In prominent position upon
hung a large oil-painting upon "
sive gilt frame was inscribed "
Vevasour." This then must be
ter Of the house, and | drew nea
at him. IL was strlkingly
man. black haired, dark-eyed,
aouiline nose, and long, droop'
,ache which completely hid his 4
wondered if he could be Jew
type OF face was far more jews
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
CONTEST FOR THE ESTATE LIKELY.
HEIRS OF JOSEPH RICHARDSON TO APPEAR IN
THE sI'RROGATE's COURT To-pAY-THE TWO
WILLS LEFT BY TIE CONTRACTOR

HEIRS OF JOSEPH RICHARDSON TO APPEAR IN
THE sr,RRoGATE's COURT TopAY-THE TWO
WILLS LEFT BY THE CONTRACTOR.
The question as to whether there will be con-
test for the property left by Joseph Richarusoh'
Of Spite House" who died on June D. VIII De
definitely decided to-day. Surrogate Fitzgeraid mas
issued citations to the heirs TO appear at MS once
a, 1o9o m and show cause why the two Wills
one made in 1894 and the other last Apr-shall not
be probated.
It may be remembered that after the death or the
eccentric contractor II became known that ne had
left two wills. One, which was read TO the rela-
tves after the funeral. was dated April a. 1884,
and gave one-third OF the property 10 the "ioo"
and the remaining two-thirds to the daughter
Della and the son. George. Fifty thousand dollars
was also beuueathed to the Rev. n. NJ. warren
and 81 500 to the Central Park Baptst Church' vi
which Mr.. Warren is pastor.
To the surprise Of most Of Mr.. Richardson's
friends second will was produced day or TWO
later This will was dated October 2s. 1894. and
left everything TO be divided equally between the
son and daughter Mrs. Richardson receiving no
mention There were conflicting reports as 70
whether there would be a contest. but when both
wills were filed with the Surrogate 1t was generally
supposed that an action at Law would result 1t
Sr wi be 5erh comproise will be Effected
EXCEPT deciding this se fSdsyT PlE
is out Of town. and Mr. Jackson. the probate
clerk will represent him. II no c9ntes. IL 20 ,e be
other will be admitted probate. If contest Is to
occur the lawyers will announce their In intention
some date in September, after the Surrogates re-
turn for the opposing lawyers TO appear before
him, when he will appoint some date, probably IN
October. for hearing the case.
The lawyers for George and Della Richardson
are Miller Peckham and Dixon. while Mrs. Rich-
ardson and the legatees under the second will are
represented by Darlington e. Jenkins. At the office
of the latter one OF the members Of the firm told
a Tribune reporter yesterday that there was hardly
douh
attempts at compromise have been made by
either side.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06

Sir Bosdin I. Leech. ex-Mayor of Manchester.
England. accompanied by Lady Leech. arrived in
this city yesterday the White Star Line steam
ship Germanic. Sir Bosdin cores TO this country
to attend the congress of the British Association.
for the Advancement OF Science. The congress is
TO be held in Toronto. beginning August Is. Incl
dentally he vii do little sightseeing In this coun-
try. There about two hundred delega es 10
the congress their way 10 Montreal by the
steamship Parisian.' said Sir Bosdin. They lef,
Glasgow this morning. and will reach Montreal
about August II. They comprise the bulk of at
tending scientists, and chartered the steamship for
the occasion" After few days visit 10 New
York Sir Bosdln Will go on to Toronto
Sir Bosdin Ieech received his knehthood for his
active services In connection with the construction
OF tho Manchester Ship Canal. lie Is a director OF
the corporation controlling the canal. and when II
was opened by the Queen n few years 8gC, he
knghted. in cor mon with others. who had been
instrumental H. providing waterway for the
metropolis Of the nortl. OF England. he was
Councillor OF Manchester ia 1880 and in 1891 he
elected Alderman. In the following year he
was chosen as Mayor OF the city. In the course Of
his public life in Manchester he originated and
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
FRUSTRATED BY HER HUSBANDS VISIT.

Mrs Edward F. Hartley, OF No. 2S35 Eghth-ave..
is Frustrated because of visit her husband made
her on Wedn esday night. Mr.. Hartley Is the man
who in 1894 decided to be elected Mayor OF New
York He was in the clothing goods business at
No 1894 Third-aye.. and gave away necktes to
ANYBODY who would promise to vote for him. His
wife had him declared insane. and he was sent TO
an asylum, but was afterward released. Mrs. Hart
lev heard that he at large and on Wednesday
he was found wandering about the streets ana
taken to the Chariesst. police station. but ne was
allowed to go again.
on Wednesday evening Mrs Hartley and her son
waited for her husband to come as she had heard
that he said he going home: About 10 O'Clock
Hartley opened the door with his latchkey. and
seeing his wife said I'm here" Then he went
out and closed the door. Mrs Hartley was pros
trated She wants to know why he was allowed TO
get of the asylum, and she says she fears vio-
lence at bis hands.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL.

PLANS on FOOT To CONTINUE THE BORINGs
Work upon the Hudson River Tunnel is likely TO
be resumed within a few months. The project.
which had for its object the Joining OF Jersey City
with New-York, was abandoned in 1892 for want of
funds after over four thousand feet had been tun-
nelled. Steps are now. however. contemplated to
continue the scheme and to rush it through as
rapidly possible TO completion. The first step to
this end will be taken in few days by the law
firm OF Lord. Day e. Lord. OF No l2O Broadway,
who the representatives in this country of the
English debenture bond holders. Daniel Lord in
formed Tribune reporter yesterday that foreclos-
proceedings would be at once instituted against
the property. At the subsequent sale the assets
would be bid in by the stockholders. and then. all
legal obstacles TO a reorganization having been
moved. bonds to the amount OF 81 .j0)010 would
be issued, the proceeds of which il estimated.
would suffice to finish the undertaking. 1T is esti-
mated by the engineers who have been consulted"
said Mr.. Lord. that not more than 81 0cO0 900 will be
necessary for boring purposes. About 100000 has
already been expended on the tunnel. Trenor w.
Park and his associates Of this city were the first
capitalists who interested themselves in the under
taking. They had sunk about &.00O0o when Mr..
Park died. and then English investors subscribed
about 100000 more. which was spent before oper-
ations suspended. In April. 1892"
Asked II there were any changes contemplated
proposed to abandon the New-York terminus. at
Washington Square. and to change it to some point
viii be at Fifteenth-st When the borings were
stopped in 1892 1916 feet going east from the shaft
New-York shaft had been completed. The protector
OF the scheme was De Witt Clinton Haskin for
merly of California. who was actively concerned In
the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. Sir
John Fowler and s.r benjamin. Baker who built
and s. Pearson & Son We're tha contractors. 1t is
the new company TO Continue the Excavation
work. The total distance between the two shafts is
5.io feet. which will leave less than fourteen hum
finish tunnel.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
QUIET MEETING or THE DOCK BOARD.

The annual meeting of the Dock Board yesterday
passed off more smoothly than did the one OF
last week. The motion for the erection Of recrea-
tion pier at Fifteth-st. and the North River was
adopted The pier will be seven hundred feet long.
Two communications were received from the Mayor
one recommending that Grand Army veterans in
the employ of the Department have leave Of ab
sence to visit the annual encampmcnt at Buffalo
August 23 which was approved. and the other APP
proving the appointment Of a private secretary for
the president OF the Board. A lively discussion
held over a letter from Clarence c. Siegrist.
tractor. asking for extension OF time for the
removal of the old Campbell warehouse at Thr
teenth-ave. and Twefth-st. 1t this
matter which caused last weeks dissension in the
Board. Action was deferred IN the case yesterday.
Another meeting of the Board Will be he'd to-day.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
REAL ESTATE.
PURCHASE OF A FIFTH-AvE. PLOT BY O.
HIP. BELMONT-OTHER DEALINGS.


One Of the most noteworthy real estate trans
actions that has been closed in some time was re-
ported yesterday. 1t consists Of the purchase by
Oliver II. =. Belmont through Smith & Stewart.
for s15O.0O0 OF the vacant plot. 2I2 by 12o at the
southeast corner OF Fifth-ave and Seventy-seventh-
st. The seller is John II. Watson. Further par
ticulars will be found in another column
Mandelbaum & Levine have bought from the
estate Of Henry Lorenz the ive-story brick and
stone tenement No. 1874 Edridge-st. 25x75x8.
A. Cappelo has sold to Robert Smith No. H3
Ninth-ave four-story brick building lot
224xlOO.
Randolph GuggenheImer has purchased from
August c. Hassey the sx-story front and four
story rear buildings. 25x115. the north side Of
Twenty-seventh-st.. 200 feet east Of Seventh-ave.
Mr.. Guggenheimer gives other property in part
payment.
J. G. r. Liendah has sold to Reginald p. Boil
ton the three-story and basement dwelling No. sSs
"e't tract OF about $40 lots at BAY Ridge Brooklyn
has been sold to a syndicate. who will Immediately
The properly was formerly owned by the late Daniel
O'Connell and was recently sold by his heirs. the
Mrn IS f@E RaDey The seller J"
IN THE AUCTION ROOMS.
The following sales were made at auction:
BY d: Phoenix Ingraham CooNo 3St s, East
ensSen oa ssosss sas smeunt due
closure sale. A Gertrude Cutter against Brldget
Kelly ct A referee Wilbur McBIids Jar . at attorney
Bfn}aTn sS Gamss @rfh' h fse II G and @
Twentythirdst, near seventh-ave sevenrastSogry as Sg
Pror pror mortsases ' Jacob Hlrsh against
son Ml'.am attorney ao Max stein to the plaintiff for
2 West nsar o, ssyssss sisss
jamn f. Cohen against William Broadbet refeTee e, ,Ss
plaintiff for $S3.ss4.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
COTRT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

Appellate Division Supreme Court-Recoss.
supreme COurt-Special Term-Part before Stover
J.-Court opens at 1910 a. No. !. Lmmer agt.
Baumann: no . Graen otto; No. 3. Granger agi.
William + wall Rope Company: No. Fowler agt. Fow
Ter; No D. Muxlow agt. Jackson; No q. Donohue agt.
Kelly: No. Z Mills agt. Smith; No. 5 McCOnnan agt.
O. Eccfe; No. 9. Wade Bach: No. 10. Browning
Roberts No. II. We'll Wendell; No II. I9wenfcd
pany: No II. Ilesson agt. Wasserstrom. No l5 matter
81 Iecomte: No IL. Bolhagen agt Boilhaeen: No Il.
Gum agt Gum: No. Is Of Board Of Education
No 10 matter Market and Grand school site: No.
20 Department Il Buildings agt Silverberg: No. u.
same ag Goodsein: No. -. II Il. Clahn Company agt
COMPANY No 81 Galewaki agt Meryash: No. -. matter
Of one hundred and eighty nntl-s. No 90 Partridge
agt Butler No - Kreizer agt Krcizer No s Anderson
agf. Heating: No. % BiadhGrst agt Camp; No. 20.
Williams Tutleding No. ~. matter Of Yuengling
Brewing COMPANY; No. 81 Ellenbogcn sgt. Elenboeen
No. 49, Welsh agt. Swain: No "a. People. etc. agt
Jones' No. 81 People etc. agt. Miller; No. 80 Athed
agt sweeney: 40. 81 Krahuke Muehlfed: No -.
Taylor agt. Taylor No. 80 Cross Cregin: No ~.
Cal ag Mlngle No. Al. matter Of Schaenel: No -.
Van Diem agt. Van Dien; No 49, Farmers Loan and
Trust Company Ketcham: No. A. Widron aGt.
Wildron: No -. Stone agt. Stone: No &C. matter ~
Havey: No. A. ! essential aGt Biessenihal; No. ~.
McC-un ag O'Brie =: No 40 Hussey Mead: No. 20.
Heifern ag,. Redfern No 30 Davis ag Davis: No. -
Deano agt. Bailey: No ~. Farmers Loan and Trust
Company aRt. Campbell No. SO Jaekil aGt. Seitz No.
81 Hover agt. Hover.
J J-court opens al IO3O a. m. FIX parte matters.
SnrrOgaie's Court fharnherF-1efor- Fitzgerald $
Court opens 1880 n. No day calendar Wills for
probate Ann Pigeon Joseph Richardson No. y. Elias
stern Joseph Richardson (No. -. William Goert'
Ben jann volman. Mary :. Lennon. Joseph Leavy. at
('it.' Special Tcrir-Refc-c Canlan. J.-Cour
opens al 10 A. m Motions NJ 1890 n. m.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
CUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF

~ NETWORK First judicial Departncn,-In m.
Matter o Application of The Board Rapd Transit
i,lroat of me OF Nev-yok Tor ths
at,1ntment ~ Commissioners determine whether
Rand Transit Railway Railways the convev,nce
and TRANSPORTATION of persons and property
v The satl Board. ought be and operated
EApplcaii,n No. | Upper Route 1870.
Public is hereby given that the under gned Ar.
thur II williams John Sabine Smith and George IL
Yong having by order Il the Appellate Division Of
the pcme Court Tor hr First Judicial Department en-.
tered ir the entitled matter and bearing the
ond day of July 1891 been appointed under
tilted IAN provide for rapid RAILWAYS In
cites OF over million nhahliauts.' amn,ici bv
chapters io2 and 55G Of IN. Laws OF ls,2 Chapere Us
and 80. OF of 1894. Chapter 5ig Laws OF
IS,5 and Chapter 80 ~ 1870 To- deiernlne
ana report public hearing II all parties Interested.
whether railroad determined upon Board OF
Kapd Transit Railroad Commissioners OF the City OF New.
York and mentioned in the petition ~ said Board
presented 70 said Appellate Division abu, the
sth day ~ June s3I and nie, In the Office oi the Clerk
Of said Appellate Division the 2i day July lsgi
ought constructed and operated do appoint
Monday The ninth day Of August 1871. eleven o'clock
forenoon ia, office - tho Board Of Rapid Tran
s Isiiroad Commits OF the CITY New-Nork "A
No Broadway In the ''ty ~ New York a- time
place %: their fIrst sliding and that such sitting
and adjourned sttnss b. thereafter he'll
the, wi all persons Interested said matter
Dated New-Nork. 2sth July. 1871.
ARTHUR u. WILLIAMS.
JOHN SABINE SMITH,
q. W. YOUNG.
Parsons. Shepard a ogden.
Tracy. Bonrdman a Platt.
ATTORNEYS for Rapid Transit Board.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
feoal Noiites.
A TTENTION is CALLED TO THE AD-

A TTENTION Is CALLED TO THE AID
IA vERTIsEMENT IN THE CITY RECORD eoni-
mencing on of August ls,, and continuing
therein consecutvey for nine @ days thereafter OF tns
by the Supreme Court and the entering IN
the Bureau FOR Collection of Assessments &C. of me
assessments for OPENING AND ACQUIRING IT'LL. %
the following named streets and avenues In the W
WARD: FULTON AVENUE. from Spring Place TO , tne
23rd Ward boundary line. RIVER AVENUE. from Es.s
i4ith street 20 Jerome Avenue. EAST itdth STREET.
from Mott Avenue TO River Avenue. - -.
.3rd and cath WARDS: iNWOoD AVENUE. from
Cromwell Avenue Featherhei Lane MiNf"Hp
PLACE, from Jennings Street 10 Boston Eoad.
oath WARD: EAST iIsth STREET. from souhs..n
Boulevard the Bronx River. EAST 18TH SIREHi;
fron 20 EAST 2nd
STREET from the Concours- Moshoiu Parkway.
KENRI.E STREET from Mount Vernon Avenue 10 Nero
Avenue. KNOX STREET. from Mount Veynon Avenue
20 Verio Avenue. AsHBEI. r. FITCH, Comptrolles.
Comstroier's once. August ). 1897.