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Year: 1878

This statement shows an apparent increase in the
surplus applicable to the payment Of dividends Of
$780, $50 but 1t will be necessary to wait for the full
detailed report TO leain how much of this apparent
increase Is required To pay the rentals of leased
lines


Our news column contains the particulars of
suit brought against the Western Union Telegraph
Company 70 set aside its agreement and virtual
consolidation with the Atlantic and Pacific Tclc-
graph Company. There is reason to believe that
this suit brought in the interest of the Western
Union Company. which experience has Taught that
It's attempt to combine purchased ut high price.
The TRTBrNE at the time of the agreement showed
that the Western Union ncgotiators hal been over
reached Now being tired Of its bargain, tho West
ern Onion seemingly appeals TO the law 10 protect
it from the results OF the folly Of ito committee
Il Is best to accept at the truth that 10 enter
prise in this coVntry can live and thrive which can
not stand competition, and also, that all corpora
tions capitalized at two three OF four times their ac
tua coat. must sooner or later come down to hard
PAN


Tho railroads have been trying combinations as
an cxpedient TO bridge them over the chasm of
watcrcd capital but with i'll success cOmbina-
ton exists now III name, but there Is no such
thing as established rates on either East
or West bound freights and the events OF
the last fOrty-eight hours point TO an
early acknowledgment of what in reality
has existed for two months-an open war.
When this event-Wh hich cannot long be deiaycd-oc-
ours there will remain only the ghost OF coal COM
bnaton 10 remind the public that such follies as
the attempts to control trade and traffic have proved
20 be were ever ndulgcd in by men holding high
positions III the commercial and financial c0nmu-
nifty.


The Stock market to-day record: transactions in
so $50 shares of stock. IL requires comment,
beyond the statement Of the fact that prices were
steady and firm simply because the large holders of
stocks dared not offer them for sale. In the posi-
ton in which they stand, they could easily advance
prieos bt only AT the expense OF greater accumula
lions. silver Bill or no Silver Bill wGr in Europe or
war, the stock market will be sagnant until the
immense blocks Of stocks now held in a few hands
are distributed. Whether or not this is to be finally
accomplished voluntarily, through the demands
Of the money lenders is problem of the future but
that the distribution is sire qua non OF renewed ac-
tIyity in stOc6s, there remains not a doubt.


RAMON or rus STOCK MARKET
Year: 1878

I'm TIE DISTRICT COTRT OF FHE
SeeUu1 judicial District II the State Of Nevada, in
and FOR the County of Orrnshy. Haskell plaintiff
Sarah H. Haskell, defendant Action brought in the
District of the Second Judicial District of the State
of Nevada in and Cor the County OrIsby, and the
plant filed in said County of Oisby in the office Of the
Clerk of said District Court The State Nevada sends
greeting Sarah H. Haskell, defendant You hereby
required appear in action brought against you by the
above named plaintiff in the District Court of the Second
Judicial District OF the State Of Nevada in and for the
County of Orlnshy, and to the complaint fled
therein Ga copy OF which accompanies this summons)
within days exclusive of the day Of servce after the
service you Of this summons-if served within this
county served out Of this county but in this District
within twenty days otherwise within forty daysOr judg
by default will be taken against The said action
is brought dissolve the bonds Of matrmOny existing be-
tween you and said plaintiff, the ground of adultery
an alleged against you by said plaintiff all of which il
fully and specifically set forth in the plaintiffs
paint now file in my Office. And you are hereby
notified that you fail to appear and the said
plant above required the said plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in his said complaint


-. Given under my hand, and the Seal of the Dis
trict Court of the Second judicial District of the


State of Nevada in and for the County Of 0rmsby
"--' this 18th day Of November, in the year Of our
Lord Thousand eight hundred and seventy eight.


ALFRED HELM Clerk
TRHNxoR GOWN Attorney for Painth.


povI430d
Year: 1878




New York, March 2S.-Early this
morning crowd began assembling in
front of the Six Penny Savings Bank,
and by noon it had swelled to about
1,000.' Only the stockholders and Off
GERS were admitted. \ number of
persons keeping stores on Third and
Fourth avenues and Broadway in the
immediate neighbood had discount and
deposit business with the bank, and
drew out their money when needed
on checks, and without presenting
their books. The secretary of neigh
boring Savings Bank said it was known
for some time past that the Six Penny
Bank did that sort of business, know
ing that IT was contrary to the spirit of
the law regulating saving institutions.
His impression was that they would
pay about so cents on the dollar. Much
indignation was expressed by the crowd
at the rumor that the bank continued
payment yesterday to favored deposit
tors for nearly three hours after the in
junction to close had been served. The
officers will be held responsible by de-
positors if the facts as reported are
true.
Year: 1878

London, March 2S.-In the House of
Commons the Secretary of War, Gath
erne Hardy said it was necessary to call
out the first class of the army reserve,
numbering $4,000, and the militia re-
serve, which was between 25,0OO and
10000. The Queens message to that
effect would be presented, probably, on
Monday. This would be followed by
proclamation calling out such of the
reserve forces as might be required.
Hardy pointed out that this is not the
embodiment of the militia which would
not take place until it was necessary
to send regulars abroad.


The Press Association says Lord Ly-
ons is mentioned as the possible sue
cessor of Lord Derby, but nothing def
mite is yet known


1t is understood that the Royal mes
sage will not enter into detailed state
ment of the causes for calling out the
reserve.
Year: 1878

Blu, Refuses TO Explain the Cause of His


Resignation.


London, March 27.-This afternoon
many members of the lower House
were present. Lord Derby entered
soon after five and took a seat below
the gangway, instead of on the treasury
bench. He arose almost Immediately
and announced his resignation as
secretary of foreign affairs, which he
said had been accepted by the Queen,
and that he only continued to hold the
office until the appointment of his sue
cessessor. He regretted that under
the circumstances it would not be JUS
titiable for him to follow the customary
course of explaining in detail the diffeI-
ence which led him to resign. The
Cabinet had arrived ut certain conclu-
sions of grave and important charac-
ter, in which he was not able to concur.
To prevent needless alarm he would
say he did not consider these measures
as necessarily tending to bring about
war. His resignation was not on ac-
count of the demand for the submis-
sion of the whole treaty to the Con-
gress.


Lord Beaconsfield explained that
Lord Derby resigned on account of the
calling out Of the reserves. He deeply
deplored that he would not have the
support of Lord Derby when he sub
mitted the measures on which the cab.
met had resolved to parliament. He
had felt of late that the political ties
between Lord Derby and himself must
soon terminate, but he had believed
that it would be in a very different and
more natural manner, namely: that he.
Lord Beaconsfeld, would disappear
from the scene while Lord Derby would
remain to take the leading part in rub
lie affairs. He was sustained Mt the
present moment by confidence in the
policy of the government recommended
to her majesty, would lend to the main
taipance of her empire, the freedom of
Europe, and the greatness and security
of the country.
Year: 1878

MONTGOMERY ELAIR swears that he
will keep up his bowling about the
presidential title until 1880. We have
never encouraged assassination, but if
any fellow should happen to be carry
ing package of dynamite near to the
Blair mansion, he would do mankind a
favor if he would drop it through the
window and run.
Year: 1878

THERE was sensation in the Iowa
legislature the other afternoon, when
Hattie Rayburn, clerk of the senate,
walked in and read senate message
Sin a splendid manner''-for all the
world as well as man could have done
it. The solons were so tickled over it
that they gave her loud applause.
Year: 1878

A NEW industry is said to be EXTEND
ing rapidly in Paris. 1t consists in the
manufacture of cloth five times light
er and three times warmer than wool,
from the feathers of domestic and other
birds. The material is waterproof. and
takes dive readily.
Year: 1878

SITTING BULL seems determined to
make trouble, and between him and
Mr.. Banning our small army is likely
to have its hands fuller than usual this
summer. To talk of reducing the army
at this time is little better than treason.
Year: 1878

The well known dry goods auction
house firm of Kabbe & Ball, New
York, have decided, on account of the
dullness of trade, to go into liquida-
tion, and it is not improbable that
arrangements will be made with
another auction firm, by which the
business Of the firms will be merged
Year: 1878

Following is copy of a letter receiv-
cd from the proprietor of salmon
cannery at Coliinsville last week:
" There were landed on the wharf to-
day October Sd two salmon which ex-
cited no little curiosity. One weighed
about twelve pounds and measured
two feet seven inches, and had on his
side stencil brand 8 E. B." The other
measured two feet and would weigh
about eight pounds and had ada staerasag rasagI
run Of fish since the first of August,
but it has now ceased almost entirely"
The singular part of this matter is, that
no one here has been found who knows
of any marked fish having been put in
the river. If any one knows the his
tory of these marked fish he will confer
favor and settle a disputed and inter-
esting question in regard to the salmon.
1t has been held by some authorities
that all the adult salmon die soon after
returning to the sea from spawning.
Others, and probably the majority, deny
this, and to settle the question Living
ston Stone this year attached metal
tags to the adipose fin Of some fish
taken at the United States fishery on
Cle A1cClOuuJ anu lnen Iurneu Ine uSn
loose. This test is founded on the sup
position, which applied to the fish is in
the main correct, that the salmon al
ways returns to its birthplace to spawn.
Recent experiments have proved that
while this is the general habit of the
fish, it is not invariable, for twice during
the past twenty-five years the hump
backed salmon of Fraser river have
made their appearance in the Sacra-
mento, and this year the Columbia river
salmon were taken at the United States
fishery on the McCloud. In the absence
Of any knowledge Of the fish having
been marked here, it is supposed that
they were branded along the Columbia
Or northern coast, and have strayed
from their native waters. In this light
the history of these fish is an interest
ing inquiry, and it is desirable that if
any one knows aught of their origin he
should make it public for the settle
ment of a disputed and interesting
question in the natural history of our
most valuable fish.-Sao Francisco
Chronicle.
Year: 1878

Before he went into the country for
the summer DR.. J. G. Holland had his
elegant house on Park avenue thor
oughly decorated from top to bottom.
He and his wife and daughters put
their heads together to devise some
thing unique, and they spared no
money to fit up the already handsome
house in the latest style of decoration.
The walls were papered with the finest
Morris papers, and the ceilings were
painted in artistic style, while the wood
work was made rich and harmonious
with appropriate colors. Workmen
were in the house up to within short
time of the family's return, but q few
weeks ago everything was pronounced
in perfect order. and admiring friends
lavished unstinted praise upon the
taste that had been displayed. All of
this only makes the sequel harder to
bear. One unhappy night last week
the water pipes burst and flooded the
house. The delicate paper was soak
ed from the walls, the painted ceilings
dropped off in great water-plisters, and
had to have great holes punched
through them to let IN the drying air;
the woodwork swelled to unnatural
proportions. and cracked asunder.
Again the artisans have taken posses
sion of the house, the damage to which
$1,000 will not cover.-N. 7. letter to the
Boston Gazette.
Year: 1878

was sanctioned and enioined by their
system of religion. He closed with an
eloquent and impressive reference to
the well known Mountain Meadow
massacre by Mormon avenging an
gels, as an Illustration of the fanatical
extremes to which men unrestrained by
law, might be carried under the mista-
ken conviction of religious duty.
Year: 1878

A PROFESSOR of music, who is also
bachelor, at recent private soiree, felt
very much chagrined after playing fine
classical solo on the piano, to hear q
pretty girl remark III an undertone,
'Well. somehow l can never learn to
like that old Batch's musicp The poor
professor didn't know that the guileless
girl referred to Bach.
Year: 1878

telligent use. In most cases they de-
mand what they want it for, and having
been told, they furnish the exact amount.
They are seldom willing, even when they
have abundance, to permit the woman
to employ her own discretion in spend
ing it, which she might be trusted to do
after a little rudimentary instruction, and
which is the surest method of acquaint-
ing her with its value


If she once understands that the whole
thing is left to her, if she knows how
much she can justly use, if she feels the
full sense of responsibility, she is very
apt to show that she is capable of man.
aging dollars and cents. Having had
proper training and teaching, she very
often proves herself quite as competent
as men are to deal with money, and not
seldom Surpasses them in this particular
She IS not extravagant nor wasteful after
she has had little financial education.
On the contrary, she is decidedly eco
nomiCal, and many husbands are willing
to attest that their wives are more Judi
cious purchasers and better savers than
they can ever hopeto be. After all that
has been said of woman'S extravaganza,
she is far less extravagant than man, and
what she spends rarely does her harm,
which can not be said of his improvi-
dence She will nearly always use mon
ey discreetly and profitably when she is
treated like rational being instead of
like wayward child.-Harber's BaSay.
Year: 1878

B3rWhile he was counting over the
collection money on Sunday Washing
ton church warden found an old and
faded piece of paper which, being un-
folded, proved to be his own nearly out
lawed note for $50 and interest, which
the holder being unable to collect had
turned into the treasury of the Lord.
Year: 1878

Look on high! for thy child is there
Within world of light,
And folded on his snowy wings,


Within his Fathers sight.
His mission on the earth is done,
And he has scared away,
To where eternal glories burn


And heavenly splendors play.
God was so good to give this gift,
Of that darling little boy,
So charming in his winsOmeness,
And such a constant joy.
Then let him stay until your hearts
Should know and love him well,
And then away beyond the sun


He took him home to dwell.
Don't dry your tears, but let them flow,
For they may soothe your grief,
Jesus DER his dear friends grave
Wept and found relief.
But while they fall so freely, yet
Don't murmur or repine,
For God is far too good or kind


To injure thee or thine.
From future woe, it may be sin,


From heavy trials sore,
From all that can endanger him,
He is safe forevermore.
Then look to God and thankful be
That your little lamb so sweet,
Is safely shut within the fold,


At his Redeemer's feet.
And let this sweet thought day by day
Come to your troubled heart,
"I'll 90 to him." when the dear Lord
love, thinks it the best.
Cling to the cross and let your faith
Look through the shining stair
Your boy has climbed before to wait
For his loving mother there.
Year: 1878

r R2 Above all earthly gifts a good
mother stands eminent; she is worth
her weight in gold-more than an army
of acquaintance. Those who have
played around the same doorstep, basked
in the same mothers smile, in whose
veins the same blood flows, are bound
by sacred tie that can never be broken.
Year: 1878

Have you a boy from five to eight
years old? If SO, it is matter of the
greatest importance that you train him
up right Teach him from the start that
he can't run across the floor, whoop,
chase around the back yard, or use up
few nails and boards to make carts or
boats. If you let him chase around,
he'll wear out shoes and clothes, and
nails and boards cost money.


Train him to control his appetite
Give him the smaller piece of pie; the
bone end of the steak; the smallest po-
tato, and keep the butter dish out of his
reach. By teaching him to curb his APP
petite you can keep him in good humor
Boys are always so when hunger
gnaws at their stomachs. If he happens
to break dish thrash him for it; that
will mend the dish and teach him les
son at the same time.


If you happen to notice that your
boys shoes are wearing out, take down
the rod and give him peeling. Those
were purchased only ten months ago,
and though you have worn out two pairs
of boots during that time, the boy has
no business to be SO hard on shoes. By
giving him a sound thrashing you will
prevent the shoes from wearing out.


When you want your boy to go on an
errand, you should state it and add:


"Now go as quick as you can, and if
you are gone over five minutes I'll cut
the hide off your back" p"


He will recognize the necessity of
haste and hurry up. You could not do
the errand yourself inside of fifteen min
utes, but he is not to know that.


If you want him to pile wood the way
to address him is thus:


"Now see here, Henry, l want every
stick of that wood piled up before noon.
If | come home and find you haven't
done it I'll lick you till you can't stand
up"


1t is more than boy of his size can
do in whole day, but you are not to
blame that he is not thirteen instead of
eight.


If you hear that any one in the neigh
borhood has broken a window, stolen
fruits, or unhinged gate, be sure that
it was your boy. If he denies it, take
down the rod and tell him YOU will
thrash him to death if he don't Gown
up" but that you will spare him if he
does. He will own up to a lie in order
to get rid of thrashing, and then you
talk to him about the fate of liars and
bad boys, and end up by saying:


$50 to bed now, and in tae morning
I'll attend to your case"
Year: 1878

Bsg~A dentist tried his first operation
with gas upon a robust colored female.
After she had used up all the gas in the
office, she wheeled in the chair and
shouted, "Hurry, boss, and bring on
another bag of that sweetened wind. F"
Year: 1878

How TO Do IT.-An indolent gentle
man had a freehold estate producing
about five hundred a year. Becoming
involved in debt he sold half the estate
and let the remainder to an industrious
farmer for twenty years. About the end
of the term the farmer called to pay his
rent, and asked the owner whether he
would sell his farm.


"Will yen buy it?' asked the owner,
surprised.


eyes, if we can agree about the price. "


"That is exceedingly strange" OBJ
served the gentleman, ''pray tell me how
it happens that while | could not live
upon twice as much land, for which |
paid no rent, you are regularly paying
me two hundred year for your farm and
are able ir a few years to purchase ?"


"The reason is plain, ;" was the reply;
you sat still and said go, got up and
said come You lay in bed and en-
joyed your estate; rose in the morning
and minded my business.
Year: 1878

their cone like blazes, and
the distant cannonade of the
invader broke upon the Sou
theru wind like the tocsin of
inevitable disoair. The sen,
ator sought his room and
when the morning reveille
broke upon the air and Il good
old Southern negress went to
call ode massa," she found
him sitting in his chair, his
cloak about him closely, his
head upon a table, and his
heart, which was broken, lad
ceased to beat. X


There was "A face in Mis-
souri, that withered and grew
old long before it should. a
heart that waited fortho con
qucring hero to return. 1t
was faitifTni even unto death,
ANA then went away without
IA mnrmer. The flowers tina.
had walted upon the altar
withered, the wedding-bel)s
were unwrung, and the nup-
tualring was buried under q
mound with another Wearied
and broken heart.


One of the school boys who
used to romp with this singu
lar character on the old play
ground iD Missouri lives in
Chicago, and he is RESPONSE
ble for the truth of this story
which is not one of fancy.
Year: 1878

The two lovers plunged
gracefully into each others
arms across the gate, split
ting the top rail and breaking
both hinges in their frantic
demonstrations of joy; and
the frail structure fell to the
ground IA hopeless, chaotic
wreck.
Year: 1878

NEW YORK, March 2S-A special from New
Orleans says: The agent Of Colonel Carter,
representing the Interior department.. In the
that the defendants in the suits in his section
have. nominally confessed Judgment. Since
the action OF the government In the matter
private lands which were worthless now COM
are put stop to, and landed property will
have future value for settlers which il
would not have If the timber was cut off. Over
it is claimed, has been SO far saved. and if the
law IS enforced the government win not only
save immense sums of money, but the whole
section be prOpOrtionately benefited.
Year: 1878

THE NEW DOLLAR GoUNTERFRIT-The first
counterfeit OF the new silver dollar brought to
Ihe ofpclai notice of the government was be-
lore United states Commissioner Shields yes
terday LII had been given i'm change by Her.
man WllScheme, a clerk in a store on Grand
street, TO Bridget Fitzpatrick. There was no
edge, and he was discharged. The dollar is
very bad counterfeit as far as the color of the
metal is concerned. In other respects it is a
Herald SG
Year: 1878

SEARCHING FOR CHARLIE Ross-T The Story
Told by the Missing Boys Edtber.-A special
from Boston, March 26, says: Several hundred
persons were attracted to fremont Temple
this evening 10y the announcement that Mr..
Christian X. Ross of Philadelphia, would, at
the request of number of prominent citizens,
give public recital of his sad search for his
missing son. Mr. Ross is not a finished speaker,
and his language is not that of an orat or, so
that had il not been for the pathetic theme on
which he spoke his address would have been
dull and uninteresting. As it was not only
the speaker but the audience were much at
1ected, sometimes even To tears. Mr.. Ross de-
tailed number of his fruitleSs attempts TO find
Charlie, and read several letters which he re-
celVed from the kidnappers He considered it
beyond doubt that the boy was alive on the
day when MOsher and Douglass were shot at
Bay Ridge, but since then he has found no
trace OF him. He will continue the search not
only for the purpose OF finding his son, il alive
or learning the time and place of his death If
he be dead, but with the intent of sileneing the
few who believe him to have been concerned
in Charities taking of. AT the time of the abb
duction the kidnappers demanded a ransom
Tor The boy, but, instead, the people of Phila-
delphla insisted on reward being offered for
their arrest and this. in Mr.. Ross's belief (wbo
strenuously opposed it, was the cause OF the
rascals flight from Philadelphia, and the con.
sequent weary and unavailing quest Mr. Ross
Will speak again on Friday evening.
Year: 1878

FATHER WALSH, Of Long Branch still con-
tlnueS his vigorous war on the rumSeilerS
and who was mentioned as violating the sun
day liquor law, called upon Father Walsh at
his parOchial residence Yesterday and sought
an interview, but the reverend gentleman re-
fused to see him.