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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01
THE CALIFORNIA QUAIL.

now come to species of bird es-
sentially Californian, and, although
it can hardly be classed as songster,
undoubtedly favorite with the
sportsmen and "bon vivant" l refer
to the California partridge, more COM
monty known by the name of the
"valley quail" 1t is most beautiful
species of the quail family, and is re-
markable for a graceful top-knot,
consisting of five or six feathers curv-
ed forward like plume on the top of
the head. 1t is grcgarious, collect
ing in large coveys and seeking dur
ing the day the shelter of wooded
canyons and thickets, usually in the
vicinity of mountain brook, and at
night roosting among the branches
of some shady trees. The male, like
the Scotch grouse, is fond of mount
ing upon stump or rock, and in the
early morning may be heard calling
his mate, uttering peculiarly full
and pleasing note, somewhat resem-
bling the words "huck couck uck," I"
which he repeats several times. Some
times the first notes will be sounded
two or three times in succession, with
slight pause between each, and
finally the two other notes added.
His call by some writers is desig-
mated as harsh and disagreeable; l
believe people will agree with me
that his cry when heard in the early
morning is suggestive of rural pleas
ures and the delightful awakening of
another day. The mountain quails,
so called from their frequenting the
mountain districts, are larger and
still handsomer birds; they are less
gregarious, and the top-knot, which
looks like single feather, is much
longer, and instead of hanging for
ward like that of avalley quail, droops
gracefully backward. The call-notes
resemble somewhat the chirping of a
flock of chickens.-[Wm. Patton, in
Overland Monthly.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01
A FRAGMENT.

Va, 4. but vileness. when you say the most.
c.,,.,ed 10 heaven with its eternal host;
a.. the difference 'twixt mortal man
- nan immortal, when It's rightly scsn'ed
=. aa.,b, ,tis thou the bearer that's between
os,. e.rth and the lovely land of dreams;
,,,,,o,..l life, eternal and sublime.
n-.,.. br,phtest gift to all Of human kind.
c. heaven. when wilt thou the precious
gift bestow'
n, mortal man, that would immortal grow;
40 a..tb SERENE" that all 30 oft detest.
=. receive and wrap me In eternal rest.
o. =. A.
Gold Hill, July ~. 1875.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01

INsURE!-The New York Life In
surance Company, one of the oldest
leading purely mutual Companies,
have opened office in Marye Build
ing, Rooms and 2, Virginia City,
Nevada. Married men only perform
a sacred duty to their families by in
suring, and single men can make a
more certain provision for an inde.
pendent old age, by an Endowment
Policy, than in any other way. .
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01

IMPORTANT NOTICE. - OWING 70
the increased business of DR.. A. B.
Spinney. the great specialist, he has
secured the services of DR.. II. j,
Spear, a graduate of Harvard, who
has had extensive experience in Bell
vue Hospital, New York. in the
treatment of diseases peculiar to the
eye and ear. Dr. Spear will be found
during office hours at the of DIR,
spinney, 1873 South C. Street. .
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01

IT is said that a physician in
Laramie, Wyoming, has had case
of smallpox and cured the same
without any pitting. He painted
the face of his patient with colo
dion and ivory black, applied as
often as necessary to keep up a
complete mask.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01
ABOUT ICE CREAM.
The Logic Of Inference-lnsinua'
tiOn Sometimes Passes for
Truth.


He slipped into an ice-cream sa-
loon very softly, and when the girl
asked him what he wanted he re-
piled:
"Corn beef, fried potatoes, pickles
and mince pie"
"This is not restaurant; this is an
ice-cream parlor," she said.
"Then why did you ask me what |
wanted for2 Why didn't you bring
on your ice-creama"
She went after it, and as she return
ed he continued:
"You see, my dear girl, you must
infer-you must reason. 1t isn't like
" that | would come into an ice
cream parlor to buy grindstone, is
it3 You didn't think / came in here
to ask if you had any baled hay, did
youl"
She looked at him in great sur
prise, and he went on;
ssIf owned "a hardware store, and
YOU came in, l would infer that you
came for something in my line. l
wouldn't step out and ask you If you
wanted to buy a mule, would IL"
She went away highly indignant.
An old lady was devouring dish OF
cream at the next table, and the stran-
ger, after watching her for NON 'nt,
called ont;
any dear woman, have you found
any hairs or buttons in your dishf
"Mercy. mol" she exclaimed, rs she
wheeled around and dropped hei
spoon.
"Well, / am glad of it," he contin-
ued. "If you find any just let me
know"
She looked at him for half min
ute, picked up her spoon, laid it down
again, and then rose up and left the
room. She must have said something
to the proprietor, for he came rushing
in and exclaimed:
"Did you tell that woman that there
were hairs and buttons in my ice
creaml"
"No, sir"
"You didn't"
"No, sir, l did not; l merely re-
quested her, in case she found any
such ingredients, to inform me-"
"Wcll, sir, that was a mean trick"
MY dear sir, said the stranger,
smiling softly, 'did you expect me to
ask the woman if she had found a
crow-bar or a sledge-hammer in her
cream! 1t is impossible, sir, for such
articles to be hidden away in such
small dishes"
The proprietor went away growl-
ing, and as the stranger quietly
supped away at his cream two young
ladies came in, sat down near him
and ordered cream and cakes. He
waited until they had eaten little
and then he remarked:
"Beg pardon, ladies, but do you
observe anything peculiar in the taste
of this cream2"
They tasted, smacked their lips,
and were not certain.
''Does it taste to you as if plug Of
tobacco had fallen into the freezer9"
he asked.
"Ah! kah" they exclaimed, drop
ping their spoons and trying to spit
out what they had eaten. Both rushed
out, and it wasn't long before the pro-
prietor rushed in.
"See here, what in blazes are you
Salking aboutl" he demanded. "What
DO you mean by plug tobacco in the
freezers"
"My kind friend, l asked the ladies
If this cream tasted of plug tobacco.
l don't taste any such taste, and /
don't believe you used bit of tobac-
co in it."
Well, you don't want to talk that
way around here!" continued the pro-
prietor. "My ice cream is pure, and
the man who says it isn't tells bold
lier"
He went away again, and a woman
with a long neck and sad face sat
down and said to the girl that she
would take small dish Of lemon
ice.
TWAS brought, and she had taken
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01
M. T r Z r r,
Private Boarding & lodging

WILL CONTINUE TO epREAD AZ
w good table ~ can b found In The
State. Rooms are supplied with Ane SPRING
Mattresses. The public ase invited 70 stve
me call.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01

EsrRAY-Two gray work horses
branded on the shoulder, strayed
from me at this place about three
weeks ago, and the last seen of them
was on the White Plains, following
the railroad. Anyone giving infor-
nation of their whereabouts will be
literally rewarded.
ANDREW WEsTFALL.
Rye Patch, Humboldt Co., New. 2w.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-08-01

LIE ON YOUR RIGHT SIDE.-The
health journals all direct their read.
ers to lie on their right side while
asleep, but Heyman Bros. get up q
class of spring beds, that are so per-
fectly elegant and easy that it don't
make any difference in what position
you LIE!
you are at perfect ease. Heyman
Bros. also keep complete stock OF
all other kinds Of house furniture for
sale at the lowest living prices.
They are ut the corner OF B and Tay-
lor streets, Virginia City. Give
them . trial. '
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
ENDORSEMENT OF THE
HON. j. ROSS BROWNE
SAN FRANCIsCO. NoYemher 2H. lH74.

SAN FRANCISCO, November rs, 1874.
VIM. III. MARTIN, General Agent California
Immigrant Union-Dear Sir:-l have just WIS.,
tied the "Centinela and Sausal Redonuov
Rancho, and driven over the land described in
your advertisement. With all my experience
in the southern part OF California, have seen
nothing to surpass this tract in fertility ofsoil
beauty Of location, and advantage of easy ac-
cess and salubrty OF climate. For purposes of
colonization, know of no large body OF land
so near growing commercial centre, i'm Cali
fornia or elsewhere, TO equal it. No part of it
is unavailable for farms, orchards or home
steads. 1t can besubdivided into lots ranging
from five acres to several hundred Dcres and
every acre OF 1t can be made productive. Water
is abundant and convenient. The land is
subject to easy irrigation; and can vouch for
the fact that it will produce anything that
fiourishes in Los Angeles or Santa Barbara
counties. 1t Is my confident opinion that the
value OF shares in this magnificent tract will
be quadrupled within two years--such Is the
extraordinary influx OF immigration to the
vicinity OF Los Angeles at the present time.
Wishing you success in your undertaking,
lam, very truly yours. ]. Ross BROWNE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
Semi-Tropicai Fruits.

There are a few bearing orange and lime
trees upon the Centinela, and the fruit they
produce is of the largest and finest quality.
There is an orchard containing 5000 orange
trees three years old, and LOO almond, lime
and lemon trees. The almond, lime and
lemon trees will bear fruit in 1915. The or
ange trees will bear in five years. There are
1000 three-year-old orange trees in the nur-
sery near the orchard. Fig, pepper and gum
trees grow without irrigation. The entire or
ehard can be taken care of by three men with
six horses. The orchard will be kept undi-
vided by the company to save the expense of
each shareholder having few trees to take
care of. Each share will entitle the owner to
about Is trees in the orchard and about the
same number al the nursery. The almond,
lime and lemon trees will yield an immedi-
ate return In five years each orange tree will
produce $40 per annum, or $500 per share for
those now planted. There are flowers in the
garden in bloom every day in the yea
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
FOR SALE.
-FOUR OF THOSE SIX
ELEGANT RESIDENCES,
Situated on the North side of Main ST..
Between Second and Third.
A RE now nearly completed and will be
~ ready for occupation on or about the

A RE now nearly completed and will be
~ ready Tor occupation on or about the
Fitst day of February next.
They have been constructed with every re-
gard 10 com modiousneSs, and are provided
with all tue modern cOnveniences, and in u
style suitable for the home of Il genteel fam
lily.
Each lot is % feet front by l67 feet deep, and
is divided from is ne ghbors by II high board
fence, making ii entirely seperate and exclu-
sive.
Each house contains eight rooms. On the
first floor are two parlors, with marble man
ties; dining kitchen and servants
bedroom; n large pantry, or storeroom and
china-closet. On the second floor are thre3
large bed-rooms with corresponding closets,
and bathroom with wash-fount and patent
Water-c Oset.
Both not and cold water can be brought to
the upper story, and gas pipes are carried
into every room.
There bsoad verandahs with portlcoes
in ont and rear.
Every house is hard-fnished throughout
the lowe ooms having handsome CENTER
pieces. The front windows Will have inside
blinds; the side and rear ones, the new patent
binds, painted same color as outside wal s.
The rear yards are 2jNS7 feel. and can he
laid out as a garden and the front in flower
plants.
Each residence will have an ornamental
fence enclosing Il from the S. eet, with nigh
lattices dividing it / ON s neghbors.
Situated as tney are upon the main street, in
closeproyimi.y v 10 Inc business center, any
one may purchase either of them with the
confident assurance tnae - viii dOuu.e in
value In the course o. the next two years.
Price S5. 900 for each house and lot
and he terms can be made 10 meet the most
moderate means.
For further particulars enquire of
WIFI. BROOKS.
Searcher of Records.
janl6-lm No. s, Temple Block.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
The Town..

square mile is laid off at an eligible point
on the tract, with lots 25XliO; avenue 100 feet
and streets so feet wide.
A stream of water can be brought in so as
to supply every lot With crystal, cool, sweet
water.
Provision will be made for College and
Farm School.
A large lot will he set apart for each relig-
ious denomination. A block will also be
given for the erection of a large hall by the
different Fraternal, Grange and Temperance
Societies.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT CHALEs
l. Lindly, Administrator of the estate o.
Susan A. Il. Mcclellan, has filed his final &C
count and petition for final settlement and
distribution OF said estate, which is now ready
for such distribution; and the same will be
heared and determined ON February Sth
1875, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, in the Probate Court
room of Los Angeles county. All persons In
terested will take notice accordingly.
IL. X. s. O'MELVENY.
Attest: Probate Judge.
A. w. POTTS, Clerk.
BY E. Ii. OWEN, Deputy. j94w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
VIM. III. MARTIN,

General Agent California Immigrant Union,
53i California street, San francisco, bet.
Montgomery streets; 10
TEMPLE T. WORKMAN, Bankers, or Gen.
SHIELDS, Los Angeles; or
o. l.. ABBOTT, Corresponding Secretary State
Grange Immigrant Aid Association, Santa
Barbara.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
Sheep.

After The ambing season in January the flock
OF sheep will number about 4000 and they
will he kept undivided, to save expenses to
the shareholders. This will give about thirty
sheep to each share The sheep VIII produce,
in increase and wool, over 81 each yearly over
expenses They will be grazed upon outlying
and unsold lands of the company. The mo
fence" " law is in force in Los Angeles county.
to supply every lot with crystal cool, sweet
wafer
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
Climate.

The climate of tin Centinela is WITHOUT eX-
cepton, the finest and most equable in the
world. 1t varies but little Throughout the
year. The mean temperature is about ~ deg.
The mercury falls but little below 60 deg i'll
Winter and rises but little above 90 deg. in
Summer. You sleep under one pair of blan-
kets and with your bedroom window open
every night i'll tile year.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
Soil.

The soil is an exceedingly fertile loan, and
is, without exception, the richest and most
productive in Southern California. Its vicin-
ity to the ocean insures crop without rrgu-
ton. Excellent wheel has been raised for the
last two years upon the hills adjoining the
ocean. This wheat field contains 1000 acres
and covers the lightcSt soil upon the Rancho.
There Is no alxali or barren land.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29

p. S.-A second sale will take place on the
Rancho, commencing on MONDAY, the Slh
OF March, 1875.
Further information will be furnished by
the officers and Directors of the Centnela
Land Company of Los Angeles, who are:
+. L. F.TEMPLE, President; 4. p. HO WARD,
Vice President; J. S. SLAUSON, Los Angeles
County Bank, Treasurer; w. HI. BROOKS,
Secretary; j. NJ. GRIFFITH, of Griffith,
Lynch IL Co., Los Angeles; General }. H.
SHIELDS, Lot Angeles; o. w. ClIILDS, Los
Angeles; d. FREEMAN, on the Rancho.
de2 W. II. j. BROOKS, Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29

The Centinela creek rises upon the rancho
and runs th ough the northern portion OF the
tract. II affords an abundance OF clear spring
water. The source Of the Centineia creek
consists OF several natural artesian springs,
showing that artesian water CAN be obtained
by boring.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
Fare.

Parties desiring to visit the land should
take steamer from san Francisco to Los An
geles; fare. Sl2. BY inquiring at Temple n
Workman's Bank, in Los Angeles, they will
be directed to the Rancho.
AnnlX To
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
Agriculture.
Water.

The soil of the Centinela is admirably
adapted forail kinds of grain, vegetables and
fruit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
FIVE DAYS.

The sale will take place on the Rancho
FAIRIES desiring to purchase SHOULD BE ON
THE GkOU N II n few days prior to- the sale,
IN order to EX ANIME THE PROPERTY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
Topography.

Centlnela" is made up of one broad, level,
fertile valley OF over twenty thousand acres,
and beautiful fertile rolling hills near the
ocean.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-29
Tito,
UNITED STATES PATENT.
Situation.
Title,

"Centinela,s with the addition of the "Sau-
sal RedOndo," contains $4,000 acres. The
boundary of the Rancho commences three
and Il hafmiles from the city limits of Los
Angeles, and extends to the Pacific Ocean.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-05-19

LACKS LArur TnUsr DEED. = Mr..
Lick's new decd Of trust has been draft.
ed, and only needs the completion OF a
Board Of Trustees TO 60 into effect.
There are but few changes. He gives
10 his son, Thomas II. Lick. $4,000
instead Of %, 200. rs before.
The 500. 900 which was before put
In tho hands OF tho Trustees for con-
structing an observatory at Lake Tahoo
and procuring for Il n telescope OF
greater power than any yet made" Is
now bestowed upon the University Of
California for exactly the Same purpose.
Tho donation OF $3.50. 900 for tho cree
ton at the State Capitol Of group OF
bronze statuary to represent the history
OF California, Is abolished. and In its
place ti0O. 900 IL given for the erection
Of statuary in the new City Hall Of San
Francisco.
The appropriation Of $50. 900 for the
erection OF a bruno monument In tho
Park to the memory OF Francis Scott
Key, 10 reduced TO SEQ 900.
Instead OF the $25 1000 per anuum
originally reserved for himself to the
end Of his life. no sets aside $500. 900
for his own use and maintenance. IS.
p. Poa.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-05-19

0nsEqUIEs OF Mns. SHARoS.-Ths OBJ
ssluies Of the lato Mrs. Vim. Sharon
took place yesterday forenoon In st.
Mary's Cathedral. which was crowded
TO its utmost capacity by the many
friends OF the departed. hundreds being
unable 10 gain admission. Az q mark
Of respect the Board Of Brokers adjourn.
oil 10 enable tho members 10 attend the
funeral. Tho handsome silver.mounted
casket In which the remains wero in
closed, was covered with tho choicest
wrsaths and flowers. Tho following
named gentlemen acted as p~all.bearcrs
Stephen Franklin. J. p. Hoge. W. c.
Raiston. J. d. Fry. z. l.. Gould. Thos.
Sunderland, Delos Lake. Henry b. Will
hams, Thomas II. Holt. 8. II. Wilson,
Lucien Hermann and James Freeborn.
Solemn High Mass was celebrated by
Bishop Alcmany and the clergy OF the
Cathedral, the choir chanting the solos.
At the close Of the services the remains
were followed TO the cemetery by tho
friendsH Of tho family, tho cortege being
over a mile In lengths. p. Alta. My
lsh. ..r.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-05-19
Ihunbeldt ltems.

LEft" ~ DbNNt Ss@t't ~ vi
Ten cara Of emigrants passsd here
yesterday. The proportion Of women
and children among them seemed greater
than on the average Of trains. William
Wright dan do Quills), Of the Virginia
Ehtrprss, and r. +. Osbiston. Of vir-
ginia City. passed here to-day. going
East.
Eiehty-six mon Of the First United
States Cavalry, commanded by Captain
w. Z. Dove. came from the East on
yesterdays passenger train. Twenty
three Of the men were for Camp Hal.
lsok, four for Camp MeDormit, thirty
eight for Rsno, and tvsnty-ons for Sac
ramento. Lieutenant Norton, Of Camp
McDsrmit, II In town awaiting tho ar
rival Of sixty-sevsn more men, recruits
from the East, who ore expected 70 ar
rive to-day.
John Robins has struck Q nav load In
winnsmuoca Mountain. which promises
10 be quite valuable. The vein. 20 far
a. developed, Ii nearly dat aud carries
considerable ore. II ID situated on the
nll nDOve tuo oiu VinnomuSes Aennoas
and II considered ono Of the best pros
poets outside Of the Pride OF tho Noun
tain In the district.
George Baker. who 10 extensively en-
gagged In the freight business. shippsd
within the last few days on his own
teams 5000 pounds Of freight for Sill.
yer City. To-day he 10 loading 10000
pounds for South Mountain and Silver
City. John Jackson IL also loading
$4,000 pounds on his team for Idaho.
-Four car loads Of blooded stock pass
cd here to-day. consigned 10 George
Hammond and .. J. Orcott, Sacramento.
Among the animals were Leicester and
Merino bucks and ewes. Jersey cows and
. Clydssdale horse. all thoroughbrsds.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-05-19

E1-CoxoarsxAS Coburn Of Indiana,
does not believe the President ever 50
riously entertained tho idea Of q third
term. The reason Of his silence On the
subject Gen. Coburn hnds ID his an
tipathy 10 bang driven into . declare
ton. He has heard. within less than q
month, several Of Grants most init.
mate friends and admirers declare oil
their own accord that the thing was b.
yond the range Of possibility" He was
not at liberty to give names. but could
DO 70. A for his own opinion on the
subject, tho General was convinced vhsn
the President pocteted the Bounty bill
that he did not want q denomination.
"No man who expected the suffnges OF
the people would have done that"
when ssksd II the President could carry
Indiana In ease he was rsnominatsd. he
replied: "I don't believe no could. Rs-
publicans don't belisvs In q third term.
I have never heard ono speak In favor
Of II. Tho general inclination Is, so far
q I know. 10 favor q man who has not
held the Office, or been . candidate b.
fore . Convention. or has bsen ssriously
complicated in any Of the recent strug'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-05-19

EAsrrRS newspaper. recently. have
been discussing the forming Of . Min
ing Stock Board in New York. and an
evening paper Of the 18th says an active
interest has become manifest in that city
In the silver mining operations going on
in the West. and the belief Is becoming
general that New York IL on tho verge
OF . new mining speculation. The prop
osition 10 establish q new mining Board
Of Brokers 10 well supported. even
though such . step b . little premature.
There is more or loss speculation in Ne
vada and Colorado mining stocks and
mines already. and q few shrsvd opsr-
asors mads considerable money on the
great riss in silver mining stocks some
time since. News from the West tends
TO develop and strengthen public intor-
eat In this class OF investments, but Il ID
to be hoped that no such Wild excite
mcnt viii ever DO Witnessed in New
York n was observed in San Francisco
whom the ''big BONANZA" was diseov-
ersd.