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VOL. XXXVIII REN( WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA MON DAY, JANUARY 7- 1845. NO 82 i MISCELLANEOUS. CEDARVILLE NEWS. sensational Testimony.

By Associated Pre.J Business Retiring Fro: Work of ihe Cauens. By Associated Press. 1 Washington, Jan. 7. It has been found neccessary to change the general plan of action on the lisle currency bill in consequence of the death of Representative Post.

The House Democratic caucus assembles at 2 p. M. instead of 3, as announced previously. The caucus is expected to take into consideration the unexpected interruption and give to-morrow to a general debate. Tbi6 will postpone the final vote until late in the week.

Springer calculates it After having been in business for sixteen years in Beno, other inducements make it necessary for us to close out within the next four months. We therefore offer our immense stock of "1:.. I Fine Clothing Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hatoy Trunks and Valises WHOLESALE RATES Merchants in this vicinity are especially invited to call and inspect bur stock, for we can sell them goods for less moDeythan they can be bought for elsewhere. The great and small, fat and lean, short and tall, and in fact everybody is invited to come and take a look, for we mean business. Our dwelling house and lot on Commercial Bow is also off ered at a bargain.

First come, first served, shall be our raotoo. 1 i We Mean What Wo Say AT- HOTJSE. The Closing Oat Sale will commence, at once, and tinue until tne gooas are all sold. Sixty and ninety days given to dealers on their purchases; or will sell our business and good will to any one wishing to go into a nice, safe business. Congressional.

By Associated Press. Washington, Jan. 7. The desk of the late Representative Post of Illinois was covered, with crepe, on which rested a wreath of flowers, when the House met to-day, and Chaplain Bagby in his prayer referred to the dead member eloquently. he death of general Fost was an nounced by Henderson of Illinois, who spoke of the shock caused by the sudden decease of a member who had been seen by many colleagues in good health on Friday, and referred to him as a brave and gallant soldier and faithful and intelligent representative.

The resolutions prepared by the Illinois delegation were at'opted Speaker Crisp appointed the following accompany the remains to Illinois Henderson, Lane, Marsh, Ctfllds and WfTeeler of Illinois Bynnm of Indjana, Boutelle of Maine, Lucas of South Dakota and Stallings of Alabama. Johnson of Ohio presented a memo rial from Samuel J. Ritchie, asking theimpeachment of Jndge Augusta J. Ricks, and the Committee on Judiciary was instructed to investigate the charges contained therein. The House p.

adjourned. SENATE. In the absence from'tho city of the Vice-President and the President pro tern, Ransom was chosen President pro tern to-day. The oa of office was administered by the venerable Senator Morrell. Ransom briefly thanked the Senate for its expression of confidence.

It was due himself to say that on the return of the distinguished Senator from Tennessee (Harris) wno had been elected President pro he should ask to be relieved from the position. presiding officer then called Manderson to the chair and a resolution waa adopted authorizing the Secretary of the Senate to inform the President of the United States and the House of Rep-resenatives of its action regarding the election of a presiding officer. The Senate Committee on Public Lands to-day favorably reported the bill recommended by Secretary Smith for the relief of homestead settlers on timber lands of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan, who suffered loss by reason of the severe forest fires the past autumn. The bill has already passed the House. The Senate Committee on Public Lands to-dav authorized a favoratre report on the bill passed by the House last August asking the Secretary oi the Interior to permit the use -of a right of way through public lands not within the limits of any park, forest, military or Indian reservation for tram-roads, canals or reservoirs, and fifty feet on each Bide of the marginal limits thereof, or fifty feet on each side of the centre line of the tram-road by any citizen or any association of citizens of the United States engaged in the business of cutting 'timber and manufacturing lumber.

The Senate Judiciary Committee to-day considered the case of Judge Clarke, appointed United States District Judge of the eastern and middle districts of Tennessee. A sub-committee consisting of Senators Hill, Liodsay and Piatt was appointed to investigate the charges and report in full to the committee. Charges Against Judge. By Associated Press. Washington, January 7.

Charges of a sensational nature against United States District Judge Ricks of Cleveland are contained in a memorial presented to the House to-day. Representative Johnson of Ohio secured Immediate consideration for the resolution, instructing the Judiciary Committee to investigate the charges. The charges are made under oath by 8. J. Ritchie of Akron, Ohio, a wealthy citizen capitalist, and while directed mainly at Judge Ricks, they indirectly affect Judge Burke and ex-United States Senator Payne of Cleveland.

Ritchie gives the names of a formidable array of counsel in Washington, Cleveland and Akron retained in his behalf. The charges involve losses reaching $6,000,000 Ritchie claims to have suffered in decisions made by udge Ricks affecting the Canadian copper and nickel mines. Humors of Kesignatton. By Cable and Associated Press. 1 London, Jan.

7. The Pall Mall Gazette publishes the rumor that Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Chancellor of the Eichequer and Liberal leader in the House of Commons, has resigned and the dissolution of Parliament is imminent. It is believed the report is based on the fact that Postmaster-General Arnold Morley and the president of the local government board, Shaw-Lefevra, both of whom are cabinet ministers, have been summoned to attend a cabinet ctuncil to he held tore Thursday. The Westminster Gazette anthori-tatively denies the report that Harcourt has resigned. Bar silrer 69 A High Water in Several Rivers.

C05GRESSMAL PROCEEDLW Doings of the Democratic Caucus To-day. California Office Holders Be- fuse to -fc. High Water. By Associated Press. Fabkersbcbo (W.

January 7. Rain ban fallen here steadily for forty-six hours, and the river is rieit rapidly. At Grantsville, op the Kan awha river, the water is twenty-three feet and rising. Timber men predict immense damage. The steamer Oneida, a river packet, was sunk here at midnight.

Ice knocked a hole in her, and she will be a total loss. Pittsbuho, January 7. There is probability of a flood if the river continues to rise for any length of time at the present rate. A large amount of ice is coming out of the Youghi-gheny, and at McKeeaport the little steamer Tillie wa9 sank. Ice is alao coming down the Alle gheny, and the cofferdam at Harris Island is in danger.

The twenty-five-foot stage on Ihe Ohio river is expected here, and rivet men fear it will reach thirty feet. Twenty-five feet will flood the mills along the river and cause damage to property. Thirty feet is considered the danger line. It has been raining all night. Bellaike (Ohio), January 7.

The indications to-day are that the great flood of 1884 will be repeated. The river is rising rapidly. The ice in the Ohio river and tributaries broke op and ran out lust night, and several barges were lost. Jjpo bridges on the Cleveland, Lorraine Wheeling Bail-in ay were washed away. Tiaffio on the road is completely blocked.

All the snow has melted and is gone. The lowlands will be flooded by to-morrow morning, and people are moving to higher giound. Indianapolis, January 7. Advices from Southern Indiana to the News report disastrous floods resulting from the heavy rains. Cincinnati January 7.

The unprecedented rainfall of 3.47 inches in twenty-four hours, ending at 7 o'clock this morning, and of 3.81 inches in forty-eight hours, has had the effect of carrying off the ice from the river without any damage whatever. The river men say they never saw such a break-up before. The river here is expected to be above forty feet, but no disastrous flood is expected. Hld on to (he Office. Special to the Gaxbttk.

8an 7. CvT. Carry declared elected County Clerk, de- manded a transfer of office this morning of retiring clerk M. C. Haley.

The latter lefused to surrender the office, claiming that Curry's election was fraudulent and declared he would retain office until the conclusion of the recount now in progress. The matter was brought to the attention of Judge Hebbaid before whom the recount is being held on the question of the appointment of court room clerk. Hebbard decided the present incumbent the de facto clerk in the meantime. This leaves Haley in possession, of the office, pending direct court proceedings, which Curry contemplates City and county Surveyor also refused to relinquish bis office to newly elected Surveyor Tilton on the ground that the latter bad violated the purity election law. Tilton took forcible possession.

Both Fjtzhugh and Tilton with their respective depu-tives ars now occupying the surveyors office. Wyoming New Uovernor. By Associated Fress.l Cheyenne, January 7. Goveruo elect Richards was inaugurated at noon to-day with imposing ceremonies. United Stages infantry, State militia and civic socTeisjiarticipated.

Retiring Governor Osborne, in welcoming hia successor, made an eloquent speech, predicting a prosperous and successful administration. The ceremonies wifl close with an inaugural Ball. IneeMdtary srire Bv Asuociated Dvbow January 7. The large general store of Bell, Lewis Yates, coal operators, was burned last night, with a loss of $75,000. The company's miners are ont on a strike, and it is believed the fire waa of an incendiary origin.

FEAR FLOOD Cleveland, January 7. There was sensational testimony brought put to- dav in the Coroner's investigation of the mysterious murder of General Passenger and Freight Agent Caven of the Valley Road which occurred some time ago. Walter J. Shupe, well-known at torney, testified that he knew Caen's murderer and could put his band on him at any time. He refused point blank, however, to give the name, saying the party Was his client." It was brought out that Caven had been much in the society 7 a married woman, whose husband applied for a divorce on account of their intimacy.

A. man waa employed to watch' the pair and obtain conclusive evidence, and to wound Cavttr slightly if-possible. The shot, however, went to Caven's vitals and he died almost instantly. Attorney Shupe will probably be placed in jail this afternoon for contempt of court unless he divulges the name desired. Hast Bo fiilven to 8adL Special to the Gazette.) Sacramento, Jan.

7. Governor-elect Budd to-day received from Attorney General Hart a carefully prepared opinion in which, is asserted that there can be no Gubernatorial contest before the present legislature and that the oath of office must be administered to Budd. Strike Broken. By Associated Press. Pittsbukg, January.

7. The 119-inch mill at the Homestead works is working to-day, and the strike at that place is broken. All the furnaces at the Edgar Thompson works at Brad-dock are also working, and the 8r el mill will resume to-morrow. COMMISSIONERS MEETING. The Xew Board Organized and Transacting Business.

The new Board of County Com mi 8 eioners was called to order this morn' iog at 10 o'clock, with District Attor ney Norcros8 and County Clerk Porter present, by Chairman Alt, who said the first business in order was the election of a chairman for the term, and placed T. K. Hy mere in nomina tion, and upon the roll beina; called, Commissioners Alt and Cobb voterl for Uyuiera, butTum moaesrty forbore his voting. Commissioner Alt asked Mr. Hymers if be should assist him to the chair, but Mr.

Hymers took the chair without going through that for mality. Mr. Hymers assumed the duties of chairman with dignity and felt as easy as an old shoe. Commis sioner Cobb promises to be a valuable man for the position, for he takes bold of the business in a most thorough manner, and if anybody gets a bill allowed it will be a just one. After allowing bills to the amount of $4,730.50, the Board took a recess until 1 o'clock.

The bills allowed will be published in to-morrow evening's Gazette. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Board opened the afternoon session by a general discussion of county business and an examination of the records for the past two years. The Board accepted the bonds filed by N. A.

Hummel and E. T. Lothrop, Justice of the Peace and Constable of Wadsworth Township. The matter of the bond of D. B.

Boyd came op and the 'bond filed by Mr. Boyd was accepted in the sum of 160,000. J. F. Aitken appeared before the Board aod agreed to do the street work for "half what it cost now." The Board told Mr.

Aitken that the matter of street work had not as yet been discussed, but that when they got around to it they would consider his proposition. The Board was still in session when the Gazette went to press. B. W. Ash Bead.

The many Reno friends of R. W. (Bob) Ash will be pained to hear of bis sadden death at Hawthorne last night. He was stricken with apoplexy. Bob Ash had many business and social friends in Reno, where he was employed for a number of years with D.

W. Earl Co. He has been in the employ of Earl Co. at Hawthorne for several years" past. The remains of Ash will be brought here for interment on" to-morrow night's train, and the-fuueral will lixely take place Wednesday.

At the request of the deceased, bis remains will be sent to; Georgetown, California, to be buried by the Bide oi his wife, who died almost thirty years ago. Funeral services will probably be held here on the arrival of the body, COURSE BY MAIL WITH THE CAPITAL CITY COfflERCIJL COLLEGE. TO ADVERTISE OUR COLLEGE We will eive a thorough course of instruction in double and single entry Book-keeping and Commercial Arithmetic by mail Fkek of Charge to a limited number of person. This course will he com pie in forty lessons. No charge for diplomas.

Address Capital City Commercial College, 929 Kansas Topeka, Esq. ia7dr3ta FREE ABRAHAMS BROS. Items ef Interest eieaaed ay. the "Uasette's" Correspondent. Editor Gazette Christmas eve a number -of the citizens clubbed together and presented Dr.

Bissel with a handsome Christmas present in the shape of a suit of clothes, overcoat, slippers and buggy robe, as a testimonial of the esteem in which he is held. It is said that since his coming here fourteen months since, he has treated five hundred cases successfully, '-t Our newspaper man, R. B. Stanley win doubtless soon.be oar rostmeeter. While having no fault to find with Mr.

Stanley many of us will be sorry to have Mr. Johnson oat ef -the office. He has proved himself att emcienc and competent' tinaster and a genial end pleasant veflUeman to deal.wUb. jivibaA eapity always ready and willing to onltgu in wht ever way it lay in hie Dr. Geo.

Kober of Bidwell. one time post, doctor of that -plac expects shortly -to leave and take nt a residence at Washington, D. C. where a good position awaits him surprise Valley as sorry to lose so valuable and enterprising a citizen but wishes him prosperity in 'his new neid. The new physician has arrived at Bidwell to take Dr.

Kober's place bnt at the present writing I bare not learned his- name. James Wylie has recently received the appointment of Receiver in the land office at Susanville, and will leave for that place Borne time the flretof the year, although be will nc move hia family till warm weather Mr. Wylie has been a respected citi zen of Cedarville for a number of. years. He bas held the oUice of Supervisor, for some eight years, and has worked in all respects for the good of the county.

His many friends will miss the fan i iar face of "Boss. Wylie when he departs for Susanville. It has snowed at intervals during the past week and the roads are in fine condition for sleighing. The streets have been quite lively to-day with the jmgle of sleigh bells Everybody predicts better times next year and a "good time coming." It is to be hoped their predictions will he fulfilled. The school here will open to morrow but will have a holiday for New i ear's day.

I Cedarville. Cedar ville, Dec. 29, 1894. DISTRICT COURT. fudge Talbot of the fourth Bis trtet Presiding-.

1 be tJoort met this morn- Fourth District, presiding, and the following business transacted On motion of Attorney Suu.merfield, E. E. Corcoran was Bworn in as official reporter. The case of John H. Dennis vs.

a. uaugniin was cauea. litis is the case contesting the legality of the election of W. H. Caughlin as Sheriff.

The attorneys for the contestant are Clarke and Hay don, and S. Summer-field represents Mr. Caughlin. Witnesses were being examined as the Gazette went to press. The court, A.

E. Cheney presiding, transacted business as follows before the election case was called: In the matter of the estates of E. J. Brickeli and W. H.

Kruger. a sale cf the real estate owned in this county by the deceased was ordered sold, and a bond of 5,000 was required in each case. The case of Arthur DeWitt vs. W. H.

Caughlin was reset for January 2 1st. The case of Jane A. Callighan vs. W. H.

Callighan was set for January 21st. BORN. WEESE In Verdi, Nevada, January 1, 1895, to ttie wile 01 s. ai. wee sc.

a son. DIED. ASH la Hawthorne, January 6, 1895, R. W. Ash, aged about 65 years.

Mr. Viola. Emery Indigestion. Cramps Dyspepsia and catarrh of the bowels, caused my wife great suffering. She has been taking Hood's Sarsaparuia and nas no Dad Sana parilla symptoms, has Improved In looks and weight Wfv I have also taken Rood's Sarsaparilla for Scrof nla with much benefit Hood's Bar-aaparilla Is a splendid tonic and blood purifier.

Eebkak P. EjukbT, 348 Sixth Street Oregon. Hood's Pills euro liver Ills. 25c, Dissolution of Partnership NOTICE IS HKRKBY OIVBIf THAT TH co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm uame of Oar Burke, in the black-smithiag business in Reno, Nevada, is this day dissolved. C.

H. Burke will continue the business at the old stand. Alt parties indebted to the late firm will please call and settle as soon as possible. rv unn, 'v C.H. BURKE.

fteoo, Jan. 1895. jajm Hood Glares WHITE will be taken on Saturday. The program for a caucus is pretty, well oat- lined. Springer will submit the reso lution reciting in substance bis judg ment to the Democratic caucus.

If the Carlisle currency bill should pass he ffiUsodirecLJhe committee ea Rules to frepare a rule arranging for future debate and fixing the time for a final vote. The Springer resolution is likely to be the main issue as it em balms the views of thos supporting the bill. Springer conferred with Secretary Carlisle this morning and it is understood outlined a plan oi pro ceed ore. Springer and others con nected with the management of the bill, discredit the report entirely that a new currency bill is to be framed with administration proposals. lheiilouee Democratic caucus on the Carlisle currency bill assembled at 2 o'clock to-day with 152 members present, including all the leaders Assurances were given tnat toe cau cus was advisory and not binding.

The resolution prepared by Springer was offered by Speaker Crisp, declar ing the currency bill should be passed substantially as it is, and requesting the committee on Rules to bring it to a vote. Speaker Crisp said the caucus was to test whether the currency bill would pass. Information on this sub ject was necessary, the situation be ing grave and important. Representative Bland opposed the resolution: "We have now reached the point," he said, "when for the first time the Democratic party is asked to become an advocate of Stale banks. Springer urged unanimity of action for the sake of the party and the country.

Cockran thought the question waB economic one, not political, and ought not be settled in a party caucus. California Legislature. Special to the Gazette. Sacramento, Jan. 7.

The Republican members of the Assembly went into caucus at 10 clock this morning on permanent organization. In a little over two hours they settled the fate of several score of candidates who have been struggling among themselves for clerkshipa and other official positions. Bruisie of Sacramento called the caucus to order. John J. Lynch of San Bernardino was agreed upon for Speaker without Spencer of Lassen, Plumas and Sierra was pel eel ed as temporary Chairman, ex-Assemblyman Duckworth of Monterey secured the chief clerkship, and Andy Branch of San Francisco was chosen to assist him.

Ex-Senator Perkinson of San Francisco won the fight for Ser-geant-at-arms, and William Lomphrey of Sacramento, who helped Perkinson in his fight was agreed upon for assistant Sergeant-at-arms. Secret Societies Forbidden. By Associated Boston, Jan. 7. Arch-Bishop John J.

Williams has sent out the following letter to be read in all the churches of the arch-diocese in Boston: "We learn by letters from Rome, forwarded by his Excellency, the Apostolic delegate at Washington that the Most Holy Father, has forbidden Catholics to join the societies of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias or Sons of Temperance. As to those who have already joined anv of these societies, tbey are to be admonished to withdraw from them and if. they refuse to do so, they are to be denied the sacraments." Opinion Rendered. By Associated Press. I Washington, Jan.

7. The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia to-day rendered their opinion sustaining the opinion of Judge Cole in the cae of Messrs. Chapman and McCarthy, stock brokers wbo refused to testify before the sugar investigating committee regarding the individual speculations through their firms. Judge Cole's was overruled and a demurrer filed by the brokers to the indictment. I aternatlonal Yseht Kaee-By Cable and Associated Press.

London, January 7. There will be an international yacht race this year for the America's Cup. The Royal Yacht Squadron to-day decided it would not be objectionable to give a receipt, in the event of the cup being won by an English yacht, for the cup, as specified by the deed of gift of 1887. W. H.

to-daf. Joy is down from Carson The Bon Ton Tailor, HAS JUST RECEIVED A FINE LINE OF at all and Winter Goods. Also Gents' Famishing Goods and a First-class line of BOOTS, SHOES," 13 A.TS and CAPS. TRUNKS and VALISES. DON'T FAIL TO, GIVE ME A CALL.

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