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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-10

THE ksely motor, which is to super
sede steam, if what is said of it be true,
is progressing rapidly. 1t is reported
that stock in the concern has recently
changed hands at 500 per cent. premi-
UNI. The chief engineer of the CON-
pany states that the application of the
motor is retarded by the difficulty of
getting shaft strong enough to resist
its torsional power. On the occasion
of testing the motor, which had been
made for Spanish ironclad recently,
cast steel shaft, thirty-six inches in
diameter. is said to have been twisted
off like pipe stem.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-10
GENERAL FRANCIS p. BLAIR.

The telegraph announces the death of
General L. p. Blair, which occurred at
st. Louis Thursday night. He had been
in feeble health for some time past,
and his medical advisers claimed TO
have prolonged his existence by trans
fusion of blood.
General Blair was born at Lexington,
Kentucky, in 1921, and graduated at
the college of New Jersey in 1871, and
began the practice of law in ST. Louis.
His life was an eventful one at the bar,
on the battle field, and in politics. In
1916, his health being impaired, he
went to the Rocky Mountains with a
party of trappers, and being in New
Mexico when hostilities with Mexico
broke out, he entered the army as a
private, and served in the war till lS47.
when he again returned to st. Louis
and resumed his profession. In 1913
he supported Van Buren, for the Pres
idency, and, as free soil Democrat.
opposed the extension of slavery into
the Territories, and was twice elected
to the Legislature of Missouri. In
1856 he was elected to Congress on the
Republican ticket, and after having
Leen defeated at the next election by
his Democratic opponent, he was again
elected in 1850, and in 1862. When the
war broke out he entered the army as a
Colonel of volunteers. and in 1868 re-
signed his scat in Congress. He was
promoted to a Brigadier Generalship,
and commanded division in the
Vicksburg campaign. and afterwards
served with Sherman in his march to
the sea. At the close of the war he
became dissatisfied with the Republi-
can policy and returned to the Demo-
cratic party. In 1868 he was nominated
for Vice President, and notwithstand-
ing his well-known antecedents-his
opposition to slavery and his services
as Union soldier-he was branded
rebel Democrat by the opposition
press, and defeated by Colfax. He was
afterwards chosen United States Sena-
tor from Missouri to fill a vacancy,
and since the expiration of his term in
1878, has resided in st. Louis, where
for the last six months his death has
been almost daily expected.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-10
TELE C r A p n &c .
EASTERN DISPATCHES
ESPECIAL TO THE SILVER STATED
NORTH PLATTE, Neb., July 8.

]
The editorial excursion party reached
here last evening, and were received IN
the most cordial manner by the citizens
and the Union Pacific Directors, who
met them here. The party met with a
most enthusiastic reception at all points
along the line between Omaha and this
point. Citizens turned out EN- masse
and furnished carriages at Fremont and
Columbus for ride through those
places. At many stations the agricul-
tural products were abundantly dis
played, and the party are astonished
as well as delighted at the fertility Of
the Platte Valley, which is far beyond
their expectation. To-day they will
view eco, 900 head of cattle herded
along the line of the road between this
point and Cheyenne. The train pro-
ceeded westward at a. NJ. Everybody
is in the best of health and spirits.
NEW YORK, July 8.
William A. Wrowe. aged % years,
and Lewis Degan, aged Is, both resid-
ing at Brooklyn, were drowned yester-
day while bathing.
The execution of Martin Brown for
the murder OF S. NJ. Carr, takes place
to-day. As early as A. NJ. very large
crowd had assembled from all direc-
tons. The wife and child of the
doomed man remained with him last
night, and will stay beside him until
the last moment.
While workmen were engaged lately
in carrying the main sewer under the
Dannemora Prison they came upon the
skeleton of man lying in the bottom
of the sewer and submerged in the
filth. Examination, after it had been
removed, revealed the fact that the re-
mains were those of wilkins, the Al
bany express robber. who had died
there after escaping from the corridors
of the prison.
ST. LOUIS, July 9.
General Frank P. Blair died at half
past II O'Clock last night. The General
had been sick for a long time without
any hope of recovery.
ALBANY, July 8.
This morning, about o'clock, when
an employe of the First National Bank
of this city went into the bank to ex-
tinguish the light. he discovered some
tools which burglars had been working
with on the masonry of the vaults. who
were frightened away. leaving the tools
behind them. An entrance to the bank
was effected by breaking in the door in
the back part of a building occupied as
cigar and liquor store. The store
was entered and a quantity of cigars
and liquors stolen.
MONTICELLO, y. Y, July 8.
Mark Brown was hanged in prison
yesterday at II NJ. The execution was
quiet and orderly.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-10

FRENCH JOURNALISTS maintain that
England must raise a bigger army if
she wants to exert any influence in Eu-
ropean affairs. A hundred thousand
regular troups are mere bagatelle
compared with the immense armies of
the present day. England is too near
the continent, they think. to be indif-
ferent to complications in European
politics.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-10

\ MAINE girl left her clothing in an
open boat and hid herself, and when
her parents were crying and saying
that ii they only had her back they
would obey her slightest wish, she APP
peared and said she wanted to marry
Jake.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-10

An important trial is in progress in
Charleston. South Carolina, where ex-
Treasurer Parker is proved to have cap
trred about $3.50. 900 in State bonds.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-10
T o r Z C M NJ Z w s

QUEENSTOWN, July 0.
The steamship Celtic. of the White
Star Line. left this port at IL o'clock
for New York.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-10
PARADISE BAKERY,
Opposite the Courthouse
WINNEMUCCA........-.......NE' a"''

TyHE UNDERSIGNED ANNOUNCE ~
bis many friends ssd customers 'ne se,e
has again returned 60 his ola quarters. ~ .1s,e
he will be ever found ready 10 aecon n, sssSe.
his patrons with anything in his line ~ rsls.
from poughnut - the finest Wedding ess''
ny5 ln T. W. Lke
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Charlestown, Jefferson Co., w. v
OFFICE IN "JEFFERsoN BUILDING"
Saturday, April IL, 1875.
Stamp Fanciers.

Stamp Fanclef$ have now fine chance to
stock their Books of Specimens with some very
old relics. The Post Office department gives
notice by circular that it is prepared to furnish,
at face value, upon application. specimens of
all the adhesive postage stamps ever issued
under its auspices, as follows: Stamps of all
denominations for ordinary use of the public,
issue of 1s47, 10 cents; Of 1851, 9G cents )
also two separate designs Of one cent carrier
stamps, Sl77; issue of 1851, Sl92 ;
of 1869, Sl93; Of 1870, $500. Off
cial stamp Executive department, % cents /;
State department. $50; Treasury, $500;
War go 90; Post Office department Sl.93; ln-
terror, Sl93; Department of Justice, Sl.9S {;
Navy, $500; Department of Agriculture,
Sl.OS. The vaueof newspaper and periodical
stamps, issue of 1865, $40; Of 1874, S204.G4.
No application will be considered unless il
calls for one full set Of any issue. Newspa-
per and periodical stamps will be sold in guam
titles of not less than $500 worth in each case.
Payment must be made in advance. Appli-
cations should be addressed Stamp Division,
Office Third Assistant Postmaster General,
Washington, D. c." The department has
never before been able to furnish entire sets Of
these specimen stamps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
How it is done in Augusta.

The Staunton Spectator says During ,he
pas, week, in the Circuit Court, two more
criminals were convicted and assigned terms
in the peniteutiary. Upon the second trial oil
Elijah Helmick, for stealing the horse, saddle,
and bride of Wm. +. Asst, the jury found him
guilty, and fixed his term of imprisonment
in the penitentiary at three years.
In the case Of Jno Cats, charged with
stealing the horse Of Meredith Robinson ol
Rappahanuock county, which he traded to
Jno. Ruff of this county, the jury found him
guilty and fixed his term Of imprisonment ID
the penitentiary at eleven years.
IL will be remembered that few weeks
since. he was tried and found guilty of having
stolen clover-seed from Jno Ruff, and that,
for that offence, the jury fixed his term at ilve
wears. so that be has 10 serve sixteen years In
the penitentiary for the crimes OF which be has
already been convicted.
A colored man named Jno. Crawford, VINO
assaulted Mr.. Geo. A. Hanger last September,
but was not arrested until few weeks ago,
was tried charged with assault with intent u
kill aud was convicted, and the jury fixed bis
term in the petiten,iary at ono year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
A Shower of Shingles.

There is a farmer living near Careyville, Ten
nessee, who is the champion absent-mlnded
man. He has been very much annoyed about
his sheep lately, and it was in seeking to get
rid of this annoyance that he lately showed
his absent mindedDess. The Knoxville and
Ohio railroad passes through his farm, and the
sheen have on several occasions ventured upon
the track Just as train was going through
the result being q startling rise in mutton and
dimipution in the number of the flock. The
good farmer saw with grief this frequent oc-
currence, and finally concluded that he could
at least curtail the wanderings Of the sheep IL
they could be kept from passing ont over the
road from certain pasture. To secure this
end be conceived the happy idea Of erecting
gate across the road. The gate was built and
the farmer rested content. The only fault IN
bis plan arose from the fact that be absent
mindedly forgot TO make any provision for
The Passage Of trains along the road. On the
evening Of the day on which tho gate was
erected. the train came roaring along as usual
going at tremendous speed. Close upon the
gate the engineer saw the obstacle, but toe
late for any good. The whistle had barely
screamed down brake when the locomotive
struck the farmers days work. 1t rained
splnters for a few moments following the
smash, and the engineer and fireman lodged,
but that was all there was Of the affair
When the farmer found his sheep out Of the
field the next morning and examined the place
where the gate was, tue situation dawned up
on him. lie is not, as yet, reported to have
devised remedy for his trouble with the
sheep.-SR Louis Republican.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Poisoned by Hemlock.

An extraordinary case Of death from poison
ing occurred in Brooklyn, n. Y, on Saturday
last. The subject was Prof i. w. Walker,
of that city the proprietor Of an electric bath
ing establishment, who was suffering from
disease of the nerves, for which be had taken
several doses Of conium," or The fluid extract
of hemlock, ty order Of physician. Finding
no relief. he procured an ounce vial Of the
hemlock. took an overdose Of the medicine,
and calling his wife directed her to write down
the following dying statement 10 the interest OF
science:
"a .l0P. NJ, took fifty minims SquibL's
fluid extract Of conium 440 p. M., effects
very decided dizziness, relaxation OF muscles
and limbs fifiy miDims more then taken, din
Guilty Of walking Immediately, and want OF
mower 10 control movements; forced TO lie
down, but no mitigation Of spasms; limbs aud
legs weak unable 70 hold Up head speech
thickening some pain and heaviness 10 top
and back part Of bead, pulse Sc; 5.l5 7. M.,
took fifty drops; some nausea, some tremor
at the base Of the collar bone aud in muscles
across .hc chest, DO dminution OF spasms
about the eyes nor Of photophobia dislike OF
light; 5.25 p. NJ. drowsiness, inclined to
sleep; 5.4OP. ~, eyes difficult to open, speech
difficult. fullness in throat, prOstration nearly
complete. diplopis double sight vastly 10
creased Go 2. NJ, nausea, twitchines on
right side. unable to articulate, eyes ciosed,
fullnest almost TO sufiocation in the throat,
pulse about 60" At this part Of the narrative
Mr. Walker cried out franticalIy for water, and
bis wife ran for some coffee. On her return
her husband was dead. He had died oi
paralysis Of the spinal cord"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

~ rhe FRsE PEsssispublished weekly at ToO
D ,lars aad Fifty Cents per GaHuR 81 adsaRes.
Es-THRgE DOLLARS il not paid in advance.
lzo- Oas Dollar asd FIFTY CsHi' for ''T oHihn
E1- The terms Of advertising are, for square
one inch orless, Oas Dollar oad Fifty CsHis for
three disadvantages ones in thes mes roPor-
.ion Each eoatnuanee Fifty CeRts.
ES-No adveptisementto be considered by the
nonth or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously greed upon between the parties
re- An advertisement not marked on the copy
oraspecifcd number ofinsertions will continued
uutilordered out, paymentisexaeted accordingly.
ES-2EsuLAR ADvEErisExENrs.-TO avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of the annas 'adver-
,issrsiti Is proper to state Distinctly that tns -
,ilere only extends to their immediate business
RealEs,ats, Lsya! Or all other adyertisementssent
bv them 10 be an additional charge, and no varia-
ton.
Va. obituary Notices o more than fyelinesvil
6oehargtdfor.
JOB WORK--Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, Sc. executed promptly, neatly, sndat 1aiE
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Those Good Old Days.

The Charleston, S. c. Ne'rs and Courier
says: We have before us well preserved
copy Of the Baltimore Prices Current and Re-
view for the week ending Friday, September
II, 1880, nearly fortyfve years ago, which is
addressed to G. l. Torrington, Charleston, D.
c.. by w. Z. Coale Baltimore. A glance
over the prices of the principal articles Of
daily consumption and comparison with the
present quotat ions make one sigh for the good
oil days of low prices. We find good Rio
coffee at IL TO u cents per pound -four. best
quality lstore price, 25 and S7l per bar
rel corn 54 to Sc cents per bushel oats 80
cents per bushel wheat "a to 95 cents per
bushel: moiassoes 80 cents per gallon; sugar
(brown) cents per pound, white cents
whiskey S2 to 33 cents per gallon; apple
brandy 80 cents. \ poor man could get some
thing in those days with his bard dollar, but
the paper representative of tbe present age
dom. carry him far.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

Hon. George L. Hoar, Of Massachusetts,
makes, through the Boston Advertiser, for
chile appeal to the alumni Of the New Eng
land college totake the lead 10 getting up fund
to rebuild the old Virginia College Of William
aud Mary at Williamsburg. The college
buildings were first destroyed BY FIRE in 1859,
but out Of the ample funds Of the institution
were promptly rebuilt. They were again de-
stroyed by fire in 1862, while 10 possession OF
body Of stragglers IRON the Federal army.
The Senate Of the Forty.second Congress failed
to pass the bill appropriatins sGs.OOO for re-
building this ancient institution, aud Dir.
Hoar now appeals to Boston AID Harvard to
take the lead in movement for rebuilding il
by private subscription. The New York
Times says 1T Is unquestioDably true that
no b. tier proof could 10 afforded that the
bitterness Of the late war is over than such
movement, aud once started, it may safely be
assumed that New York would not be found
unwilling do her part 10 an aet'at once 80
graceful and SO lust"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Happy Hubbites.

Wheu Ben jamin Franklin made his will he
left 10 the trustees in the cities of Boston and
Philadelphia $1,000 each to be loaned IN
small sums TO married mechanics OF the re-
spectiye cities to assist them in starting III
business, the interest to be compounded Tor
one hundred years, at the termination oil
which the aggregate was to be devoted TO
public Improvements. The thrifty Bostonians
have made the amount $ls2 ,27S, and on the
cen,enniel of Fr,nklin's dea.l. sixteen years
hence, hope to have S40s,Soo. The Phila-
delphia trustees had but Si6,S35 last Janu-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

New York is grumbling over the expenses
Of the entertainment Of King Kaskaua. The
bill foots up 1920 20. The King aud bis
staff made a stay Of eight days; Sl.72O is the
item for parlors dining. sleeping and bathing
rooms. A little dinner which the King gave
to army aud navy officers aDd committee
of the Board Of Trade cost $500, and the
King and his suite ate $500 worth themselves
willie at the hotel. $l20 is charged for the
room. occupied by the Common Council CON-
mittee. aud the committee aud their guests
consumed 1854 worth Of solid food. The
biggest item 10 the bill is the liquors. IL viii
take 81 ,5s2 10 to pay for wine aud liquors
drank by the King and suite, apd the con-
mittee Of the Common Council in eight days.
What the ten cents Is for is not stated. Cigars
cost S57S 70, and the Kings washing Is s lsS.
Carriages, Transporting baggage, packing
boxes. express charges. stationery and post
ace telegrams, and other Incidental expenses
Incurred By the King and suite cost 's49s 50,
and the medicine FOR Governor kearau was
II So
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Multum IN Paryo.

President Porter, of Yale College, recently
cave the following lacouic advice to the stu
dents 10 the course Of an extended address !;
"Dont drink. Don't chew. Don't smoke.
Dont swear. Don't deceive. Don't read
novels. Don't marry until you can sup
mort a wife. Be earnest. Be self-reliant. BE
generous. Be civil. Read the papers. Ad-
vertise your business. Make money and 90
good with it. Love God and your fellow
men,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Boots and Shoes.

NOR all kinds of Homemade Boots, Shoes tnc
Caters, got HAGLEi'S Shoe Store;
4 Hagley's you can find all kinds OF Ready
Y made Boots, Shoes and Caters from the low
g, price to the best quality.
I AIDES, if yen want Arctic Osershoes; imita-
l tion of Sandals, KeTlogg's Gum Buskins or
fo0tholds, 90 20 HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
CENT'S, Ladies, Misses and Children's Rubber
IL Shoes Of various kinds. at
HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
IL kinds of Shoe Dressings, Shoe Bronze,
n Backing, Cork soles, Waterproof Compoa-
tor warranted to keep your feet dry), Button
Hooks, Buttons, Laces, &C., at
HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
DEPAiRING done at short notice, at
IN Dec. 10, 1874. HAGLbis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

The Winchester Times says the 26th o!
April. the anniversary Of Odd Fellowship,
viii be appropriately observed by Madison
Lodge, of Winchester. The programme in
cludes public lecture by Rev. 5. ;. Roszell,
one Of the uos, distinguished Methodist min
i,;ers il the couu.rT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17

A noted wag 10 a Western college one
morning read theme of unusual merit. The
President, being suspicious, asked, pointedly,
if i. was original My, yes. sir, was the
reply. 1T had original over it in the paper J
took il from
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Shannondale Factory,

and will there manufacture Woolen Goods on an
increased scale-having greater facilities and more
Improved Machinery, beside iuii corps OF com
petent vcrkmeu. Every article heretofore man
ufactured under my supervision viii, in my pres
ent establishment, be produced in greater periee.
tion and will compare favorabiy with the oes'
fabrics.
am in the market for Wool, and will purchase
at the Factory, and through my Agents in Charies.
town, Messrs. Duke & Gallaher-allowing the
highest market price. II more convenient Tor N y
old customers who NAV desire to exchange Wool
for Goods TO deliver the Wool in Charlestown,
Messsrs. Duke 4 Gallaher are authorized TO re-
ceive and receipt for the same. :.
Information as to prices, &C., may be had by
addressing me at Kabletown, or my Agents al
Charlestown.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended me- | trust to merit, BY careful at
tention to business, the manufacture OF superior
goods and by moderate charges, continuance oi
the good will and custom OF old friends and trial
by new ones.
Nav 93, 1874 Spirit copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
REMOVAL.
Collection Depot.

THE Charlestown Depot, Winchester Stras-
burg Branch of the B. & o. Railroad, has
been made Collection Depot. Freights wi here
after be collected Charestown, instead, rs here
tofore, at the points from which shipments are
made. All persons receiving freight on and after
August lst 1872, will be required opay for the
same before removal. j. ID. STARRY,
Aug. 3,ls72. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Sl..[333
Grand, Square and Upright
PIANOS

"AyE received upwards of FIFTY FIRST
III PREMIUMS, and are among the best now
made. Every instrument fully warranted for tve
years. Prices as low as the exclusive use OF the
very best materials and the most thorough work,
manship will permit. The principal Pianists and
composers and the piano-purchasing public, OF the
Soath especially, unite in the unanimous verdict
Of the superiority of the STlEFF PIANO. The
DURABiLITY of our instruments is fully esta6-
iisbed by over SIXTY SCHOOLS AND COLLIE
GES ia the South, using over 800 of our Pianos.
Sole Wholesale Agents for several OF the prin-
cinal manufacturers of Cabinet and Parlor Or
gans; prices from S5Oto 5000. Ahberal discosnt
70 Clergymen and Sabbath Schools.
large assortment OF secondhand fianos, AZ
prices ranging from SIS to $500, always on hand.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1000 Southerners who have bought
and are using the Stief Piano. ,r,p
warerooms, No. North Liberty Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Factories, 81 sc Camden Street, and 40 AZ
Perry Street.
May 2, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
COAL AND WOOD YARD.

Washington 81 Lippitr
WILL keep on hand a constant supply OF
w COAL Of all kinds, and Sawed and Split
WOOD, which they viii furnish and, deliver in
quantities to suit customers, for Cash. Orders
left at Yard, corner Samuel street and b. q U. X.
Na- Cash paid for Bones.
June H. lS53-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
MatherS 81 90.
Merchant TailOrS,

80 NORTH CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE.
LwAYS on hand a choice assortment OF
n GOODS. which will be made up in the most
substantial and fashionable manner TO order, and
at moderate prices.
50 North Charles Street, n. ". corner of Lex
ipgton Street, Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
STRAW GOOD!

No. 244 BALTIMORE ST.,
White Marble Building, BALIlMohr
A complete Stock of oods keptalwayson hand,
suited to the Valley Trade. Orders solicited and
will be promptly and faithfully attendedto.
January To- 1867
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-04-17
Change of Location.
WOOlen Goods.

rI,HE undersigned respectfully informs his for
mer Customers and the public generally that
L. l. thn
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-12-17

SPELLING MATCH. A grand spelling
contest will take place ut the school
house next Saturday evening for the
benefit of the Public School Christmas
Tree, admission twenty-five cents. A
due Turkey Morocco album, gilt sides,
cabinet size, worth $40 will be awarded
the best speller, to be decided by a
COMMITTEE chosen from the audience
There will be lots of fun, the object is
a laadable one, and it is hoped that
there will be a general attendance.