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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-07
CAPT. N. STEARNS.
RI a. GSTATG

TO RENT
Juse with Il rooms on street, rent per
q. lth, S225; house with rooms GA q street,
so house with rooms on street. SO; house
Wit rooms on F street. $50; house with }
rooms on the Divide, S25.
TO LEASE.
A lot on street. l5x4j; lot on G street, 50X
so; lot on + street. / houses on it. and q lease
for 70 years.
FOR SALE.
A house and lot on North b street, price ST.
500; a splendid new house. hard finished, with
With SIX rooms on II street, lot 25X50, cheap
for cash; house and lot on North street, 81
000; two houses on lot on l street, rent for
SS5 per month S3,4O0; lodging house with Is
rooms. centrally located on c street rent Of
house SO per month, $4,000: lodging house on
B street Il rooms 81, 100; lodging house on D
street. SroomS, i,4O0 liquor saloon on South
G street for sale cheap; boarding house on
South C street. 20 rooms-house, lot and fur
niture for sale reasonable; a good paving
business for ssle cheap; house and lot on
Main street, Gold Hill, lot i6XS6, ST. 900.
Lots bought and sold on Commission.
General Employment Agency. etc.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-07

CHANGE.-We are informed upon
good authority that while several
small mines in this vicinity are about
to be shut down for while others
are decreasing the number of men
employed and changing some of their
officers. We hope but few, if any
Of them, will suspend operations, as
it will make business dull and times
hard, in which case it will be a profit
able field for another daily paper
with a Sunday supplement.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-07

BULLIoN.-We are indebted to
j. ". Grier. agent for Wells, Fargo
X Co. at this place, for the follow
ing item regarding the shipment of
bullion from the company's office
during the past month: Il amount
ed to IS, 200. Beside this between
SD 900 and Sl5.0 900 was shipped to
Virginia City, which is credited to
this office. This is comparatively a
small portion of the amount really
shipped, or more properly extracted
or milled here ana in this vicinity,
as the crude bullion is taken 10
Virginia or Col Hill and there as
saved at the office belonging to the
mine.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-07

SErrLE.-All those indebted to
the undersigned for milk will take
notice that have leased my dairy.
Pavment of all accounts must be
made before the first day OF June TO
save costs. A. PERKINS.
DAYTON, May 10, 1876.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-07

Too MILp.-A subscriber thinks
that in our notice of the prevalent
habit of dumping carcasses into the
canyon inside the village limits we
We're too mild in our structures upon
the perpetrators of such acts, He
says that frequently the otfll is
thrown into the creek above the
Bacon mill aud is carried to the
point mentioned in our item by the
force Of the current We hope the
proper authorities will attend 10 the
matter, and il after such publicity as
it has now attained the disgusting
practice is eontigued that due puu-
sh ent will be melted GU.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-07
CHECK FOUND.

a CHFCh DRAWN IN FAVOR OF W J.
= a Fisher Y Co. on the Bank Of California for
80, Was picked up on the street in this town
on Saturday. The owner can have it by call
ing at this othce and paying for tins adver-
SsmeHt.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-07

SqcegrI sht a. Mo1dav ev
sing .be notosiou, htaiser Bussev
had a street fight Nrh another
bruiser named Harris. in which the
former SO. badly beaten. OF course
y, polj,e wee around; s. It is
Nv inst To blame Chief Larkev,
,e - ,, ahablv no town N iue
r., word " h tae same nu ~
j. 81 ,Aph V> WniHA hIs H~
s-N IA a.ans u tue peaee as Var.
SiDls.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-07
ANNUAL MEETING.

NToTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ annual mettingoi the Stockholders OF the
BROOKS GOLD AND SILVER MINING
COMPANY will be neld at the office of the
Company, No 5S5 California street. San Fran
cisco, on TUESDAY, the Goth day OF June,
1876. at the hour of o'clock P. NJ. for the
election of officers and the transaction of such
other business as may be brought before the
meeting f. t. ALLEN, See'y.
San Francisco, Cal, June, ), 1876. eyed.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
THE CENTENNIAL.

THE DUTIES ON GOODS IMroRTED Fon THE
CENTENNIAL ExHIBITIoN-JoIXr RESOLUTION
PASSED BIZ CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, July 16, 1876.
The following joint resolution having passed both
Of Congress, awaits the Presidents sigma
ture:-
Resolved, &c. That tho act approved June IS, 1874,
entitled IA act to admit free OF duty articles intended
for the national exhibition OF 1885, be aud the
hereby amended as to permit the sale and delivery
during the exhibition of goods and
heretofore imported and in the Exhibition build
ngs subject to such additional regulations for security
OF and the collection OF duties thereon the
Secretary Of tho Treasury may in his discretion pre-
scribe.
SECTION 2-That the entire stock Of each exhibitor,
consisting Of goods, wares and merchandise imported
by him and now said building. hereby declared
liable for payment of duties accruing any portion
thereof in OF the removal of such portion from
said buildings without payment Of the lawful duties
thereon
SEC. a-1hat the penalties prescribed by and tho
provisions contained In section 0S2 OF the Revised
Statutes shall bo deemed and held to apply the
of any goods. wares merchandise In said build
inRs. sold, delivered removed without payment Of
duties in the same manner II such goods,
merchandise had becn imported contrary to law, and
the article or articles SO sold, delivered removed
shall be deemed and held TO have been SO imported,
with the knowledge OF the parties respectively con-
cernod In such aalc, delivery or removal
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
THE ROCKAWAY REGATTA.

The concluding races Of tho amateur regatta on
Rockaway inlet will be rowed this afternoon. The
prizes be contested for the Dakin Cup for tho
winner OF the scuing race, and the prize of Whites
Steamboat line for the successful in the four
cared race good deal OF interest centres In the
four oared contest the entries for which the
of the Gramcrcy Dauntless and Nautilus Boat clubs.
The Gramercy four Is made up follows &C. +. Nae
thing bow; J. Rcifie, No 2; A. Gesman, No. g. and
H. Mills. stroke. The Dauntess four are:-C. T. Trot
ter, bow; H. W. Pcckwell. No. 2; W. g. Demarest
No 3 and H. Knapp, stroke. The Nautilus crew
stands: David Roach. bow; Louis Rouse. No. .; W.
Childs No 3, and A. Leven stroke. Amer 'hc re
gatta the przcs will be presented TO the winners the
Neptune House.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
REINFORCEMENTS

-FOUR BArrERrEs OF ARTILLERY LEAVE THE
HARBoR FoRTIFIcArIoNs FOR FORT LEAvrN-
WORTH
II noised about yesterday that the soldiers
toned at Fort Hamilton had been ordered to the West
to take active part IN the campaign against the Ind
ians. The usual number OF visitors largely in
creased by the announcement, and the cars running
TO and from tho tort ovcrcrowdcd. Tho scene
within tho fort was active one, and preparations
for departure evident In the buried packing of
luggage and the rolling OF trucks they carried 1t
down to the pier and placed il board government
tug.
The following artillery companies are under orders
to proceed to Fort Leavenworth- -
From Fort hamllton-Battery f. under command of
Coionel Wdrick, numbering hityeight men, and Bat
terry G, under command OF Major Bristow, numbering
also fifty EIGHT men.
From Fort Wadsworth-Battery L, commanded by
Captain Gttings and from Madison Barracks. Sackotts
Harbor, Battery ID, commanded by Major Turnbul
The four batteries number in all 232 They
leave this afternoon Tor Fort Leavcnwcrth, whence
they will PROBABLY he ordered active
service. The troops Governors Island decroas-
ing in numbers owing to frequent calls for detachmens
IRON different points in the West.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
KILLED ON THE LONG ISLAND
RAILROAD.
HOW MANY MORE LIVES WANTED.

HOW MANY MORE LIVES WANTED.
A shocking accident occurred on Saturday afternoon,
at Manor station L. l., which cost the life OF young
ana promising gentleman. Mr. Octavius W. Mecks,
brother OF Mr. Joseph Mecks, OF vesey street. had
Just graduated at Harvard, and was returning to
his home by tho Long Island Railroad.
Al Manor station tho passenger trains nrst
run slowly TO tho freight depot, and
then back to the way station. Mr.. Mceks supposed
that the had stopped at the way station,
II was not going to allow him to get out. Whom,
therefore, the train moving slowly along tho plat
form OF tho freight station, which is considerably
higher than that tho passenger station, he jumped
from tho and In dong struck his hcnd against
the hood OF the shed, thrown back, fell between
the train and the freight platform, aud was rolled BY
tho moving tram between them the whole length OF
the platform. Ho was badly crushed that
he died the evening Two persons have
previously been killed at the station,
IN precisely the same manner, through
the same most natural mistake The public 10 In.
dignantiy asking how many moro lives sacrificed 10
will take convince the management Of he road both
tho utter stupidity of the present arrangement and
the dangers which attend It,
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
NORTH CAROLINIANs In TOWN.

A detachment Of the Fayetteville IN. c. Independent
Light Infantry, under command Of Captain j. b. Smith,
arrived in town yesterday morning from Boston where
thcy had been handsomely entertained several days by
Colonel Baker On their way here they called at New
port and had ttlc rifle practice with tho Newport Ar
tlIery, reported IN yesterdays HERALD. Captain
Smiths company Philadc ipbia the Iih inst
and alter doing the Exhibition all but the detach
ment referred to returned direct to their homes This
company among the Oldest military organizations IN
tns country, having bccn organized in 1894 They
body OF men, and refec, credit upon their native
state by tber gcntIcmany soldierly bearing They
are greatly pleased with their reception and treatment
al hands OF their Northern friends and declare that
they have had glorious time ever since they left
home The detachment Will leave torn thus morning
by the nine O'Clock tram, and viii proceed direct 10
their Southern hemea
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

vBrT TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET BIT Gov
ERNoR CHAMBERLAIN, OF SOUTH CAROLINA
SAILING OF The swArARA
Ponr ROYAL, s. c., July 16, 1876.
Governor Chamberlain, with number OF the lead
ing citizens OF the State, visited the fleet yesterday
and was received on board Tho line battle ship New
Hampshire, Commodore Clitz with all the honors and
customary salute. subsequently,, with Commodore
Ctz. he visited the monitors Dictator and caisk lie
was greatly pleased with hts reception
swATARA-
The corvette Swatara Comm lander A. r. Cook sailed
,his morning for Halifax and cruise on the Down
East coca
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Mr.. f. L. Davenport is stopping at Hot Springs, Ar.
kansas
Lucca sings in St. Petersburg and afterward in venna
in the fall
Mr. Joseph Jefferson WILL It is said. return n
America the lalL
Colonel Sim succeeds Mr.. Poole in tho management
of the Olympic Theatre
.'Conscienco." as given by the Union Square Theatre
company, well received IN Chicago last week.
''The Island OF Bachelors" Lecocqs opera bou6e,
will be given by Kelly x Icons Mnstres this week.
Levy played the 'Innammatus" from RossinTG
''Sabat Mater, last night at Gilmore's Garden and
was rewarded by triple encore.
Mr. Asbury Jarrett, father OF Mr. Hsnry c. Jarrett.
of Booths Theatre and the steamer plymouth Rock
celebrated his eighticth birthday in Baltimore
18th inst, upon which interesting occasion thero
large family gathering. Mr.. Jarrett is Of the few
surviving sold Defenders" Of Baltimore and "a yet .
prominent member OF the Methodist demon nation,
with which Church he has been steadfasily identified
for over fifty years
Tho following advertisement appeared not long since
in paper in Constan.inopIe Ie:-"Ncxt Sunday, at ten
O'Clock p. NJ, in the Crescent Theatre, a now cantnt,
entitled Murad ", or the New Era with augmented
chorus and band Tho text by the vicomtc Dc Cas-.
ton and the music by Ed Dcschamps. Tho MANAGE
ment have taken stops render tho evening agree
able as possible" There should be requiem Tur-
kish) for Abdul Aziz.
pamphlet the Baireuth Festival OF Wagner has
published Full details Of the lighting arrange.
mcns given in the paper, and It is stated that the
stage will require 246 jets In addition this
wagner's work demands extraordinary scenic effects,
such rising mists. gathering Clouds &c For these
TWO large steam engines placed short distance
from the theatre tho steam from which is carried BY
pipes reservoir placed under the STAGE from which
1t bo distributed by q network OF tubes the
whole stage. Bv means OF special apparatus thi
vapor will be rendered dry possible Every pos.
sble prccaution has been taken against fire. In tho
towers Of the theatre arc two enormous cis-
terms each holding about 200 gallons, from which
water be obtained at very high pressure IN
Of need. A detachment OF tho Barcuth fro brigade
will bo constantly on duty during rehearsas and per
formances. The whole Of the gas and water works Of
the theatre have cost the not inconsidcrable o.
100 600 marks 1880. 000)"
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
GOV. HENDRICKS ACCEPTANCE.
HIS LETTER TO BE DELAYED UNTIL GOVERNOR
TILDEN's APPEARS.

HIS LETTER TO BE DELAYED UNTIL GOVERNOR
TILDEN's APPEARS.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 16 1876
Governor Hendricks arrived home this morning from
Saratoga, but absolutely declined to 10 interviewed
concerning his visit there and conference with Tdcn
He said his visit had particular significance and that
The only thing that transpred was the Official notiGca
ton OF his nomination by the SUP committee In reply
the question, when will your letter be submitted;"
he answered, AUST as soon as give it little
attention. In any event certainly not before Mr. TIL
aen has made known his sentiments to tho committee
that will DC eight or ten days. Mr. Tilden told me
he had some other matters to dispose OF before CON-
municating his intentions. When he does and It
becomes proper fer speak shall do so.''
From his manner in speaking OF the interview be-
himself and Tilden the reporter could not help
being impressed with the fact that the mention Of 4,
did call up the plcasancst memories in the mind OF
noble peace Governor, and that it was on account
Of this sour recollection that he refused to talk.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
YACHTING NOTES.

Yacht Josephine N.Y.Y.C, Mr. Lloyd Phoenix.
from Newport passed whitcstone yesterday, route
for New York.
Yacnt wandcrcr, NY.YC, Mr. Stman, from
the eastward Tor New York or Cape Nay. arrived on
whilestone Saturday T. ~, where she still remains at
anchor
Yacht Fcetwing, NY.YC, Mr. Osborn. which
has been lying anchor or the HERALD telegraph
ton during the past week, proceeded for cruise
through the Sound oday.
Yacht Oracle, N.YY.C, Mr.. Halscy, is at anchos
on the HERALD telegraph station.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
THE HOT WEATHER.
MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN THE TEMPERATURE
sUNsTRoKEs AND MORTALITY

sUNsTROKEs AND MORTALITY.
The weather still continues warm, though It is not
uncomfortable. Tho thermometer indicates decided
change for tho better and there is probability
that have the Of heat for the present
summer. Yesterday most refreshing broeze pre-
vailed, which made locomoton quite pleasant and n
joyable. OF course tho many steamers devoted to
excursions were well patronzed, indeed in some In
stances the boats were uncomfortably crowded with
passengers in search Of and fresh air on
the water. The horses evidently In much
better trim than during the three four days
previous and the travel was also greater
than on Sunday last Thero sensible
diininution in the demand for soda water and
other cooling drinks. and the Excise law
was apparently obeyed by majority OF the liquor
dealers there many OF ntoxication OBJ
servabe in the streets reported by the police In
fact 1t was genuine summer day, without that in
tense heat that has burned up the vegetation and tor
mented both man ana beast.
1t was very quiet yesterday tho city People who
remained at homo enjoyed the change and calmly
and peacefully in the family crc.c Those who went
abroad sought and obtained recreation without fear Of
the suns rays and their trips them tho
time and money spent. Al Central Park, during tho
afternoon, immense number OF people visited that
great breatbing ground. The boats the lake were
kept in busy motion the happy passengers making the
and gleeIul voices while In the rambo other Sc
questered walks groups fingered N the shade and en-
Joyed the density Of foliage ana color there abound
ing.
II 10 to be hoped that our weather prophets
rect in their OF cooler weather. tho
death roll already largo that any further connu-
snce OF the cheated term would appal the soutest
heart The prostratioRs yesterday fully many
on tho previous day, but they mainly due the
past and not TO the present Tor in many Instances the
cases OF sunstrokc reported originated two three
days ago and were not manifested until yesterday.
DEATHS FROM sUNsTRoKE.
Tho following deaths from supstroke were Yesterday
reported at the Coroncr's oiice-
Cornelius Smith, twcnty-six years. of No. POI East
Thirty seventh street.
John vet, thirty tive years. OF Forty fifth street and
Eleventh avenue.
PROsTRArONS.
The following persons were prostrated by the heat
yestcrdny:-
H. J. Spat,s forty years. OF No l66 Madison street.
George Lewis, forty-fve years, OF No lOlst street.
James Brady, thirty nno years, ofN0 404 East 10th
street.
James O'Connor, eleven years, no home.
Annie Casey, thrty-fve years, of No. eos Mott
street.
John scufel, forty-thrco years, Of No lol Sheriff
street.
Charles Geltz thirtyhvc years. of ssapcton, Staten
Island.
John T. McCabc hf.y-onc years, of No % Gansovoor.
street.
Timothy Cronin forty years, residence unknown
Michael Duck, laborer, Brooklyn.
An unknown man was found prostrated by the heat
in Nam street, Brooklyn. He sent to tho City
Hospital.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
ASSASSINATION OF A PHYSICIAN.

ST. LOUIS, July 16 1870
Tho Republicans special from Pierce City, No.,
says:-"who DIR. Halliday, prominent citizen Of
Corsicana, Barry county, was walking homo with his
wife and another lady few days ago he dcl,bcr-
atcly shot by a worthless fellow named Bud Crawford
and died in a few minutes 1t is supposed that Craw-
ford hired TO commit the deed by some Of the Doc
Aoe'S ena
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
GOVERNOR JEWELL AT HOME.

NEIGHBORS.
HARTFORD, Conn, July 10, 1876.
Tho programme for the reception OF ex-Posimaster
General Jewell tomorrow evening includes a welcome
BY Mayor Sprague. military parade, fireworks, and
welcome at Mr.. Jewell's residence by Hon. H. C. Roo.
inson, 10 which Mr. Jewell will rcply. Tho cx-Post-
master General 10 TO have n reception earlier IN the
evening, at New Haven, and will come from there by
special tram, which Will Merden a minutes
for brief reception there. He is expected here about
atne O'Clock
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
MID-,IGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIKr SIGNAL OFTicKR,
WASHINGTON, July Ill A. N.

WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE CHIKr SIGNAL OrFcKR !
WASHINGTON, July Ill A. ~
PrObdbtitttes
For New Englsnd, the Middle States and tho lower
lake region clear fair and slightly warmer weather.
light southeast and southwest winds stationery or
slowly falling barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, partly cloudy and
cooler weather than Sunday, with eastery south.
ery Winds rising barometer and possibly local rains In
the southern portion.
For the Cult States. Tennessee and tho Ohio Valley
and partly cloudy weather. with light easterly
to southcrly winds and light rains In the Lower Mis-
sissippi Valley.
For the upper lake region. Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri Valleys warmer southeast to southwest
winds, clear fair weather. and stationary or slowly
falling barometer.
The Red River will rise below Shreveport, the Miss
issppi will fall at stations above Memphis
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
REFORMED EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.
ELECTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BISHOPS

ELECTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BISHOPS.
OTTAWA, July 16 1879
At the Reformed Episcopal Council yesterday, Dri
Fallowss elected missionary bishop and accepted
the position with thanks. Bishop Cheney expressed
his satisfaction at the appointment 1t was decided
that the next meeting of the Council should take place
at Philadelphia.
This evening Dean Cridge, OF British Columbia, con-
sccrated tho Bishop OF the Pacific Coast and Dr. Fal.
loves of Chicago, missionary bishop.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
FUNERAL OF MISS LIZZIE CLAPP.

BosroS, July 16, 1876
The funeral Of Miss Lizzie NJ Clapp, the telegraph
operator who was killed By lightning at Readvc, dur
ing the orm OF Tuesday evening last took place from
the Congregational church at Hyde Park this after
An immense coneou-se Of people attended the
service including delegations Of operators from cities
and towns along the line. Floral contribute
received amounting in value TO 5000
The deceased was a beautiful and interesting young
lady, eighteen years OF age.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

yREroHT TRAIN COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED
ESo1SEER AND FIREMAN KILLED
Omaha, Neb July l6 1870
Passengers who arrived from the East at n late hour
last night report that the night before, during
storm, largo culvcrt washed out six miles
west of O;iumwa, Iowa, into which heavily loaded
freight train ran at high rate Of speed The train
was completely demolished Nelson Burt, tho
gncer and - kerfman. the nrcman were killed and
brakeman seriously injured.
The New York herald., 1876-07-17

and whether she has discovered tho uDquestonably
best suoke will appear. II she Will face tho best anna
teur fours OF this country and Europe at tho Cenen
NAL II she wiIl and it is SAID Kellogg, Wood and
Kennedy arc ready II Cook is, then he, by all means
should be the last nos to- then and there, stand
up for his own theory He will find something else to
pull through than lot OF Harvard sophomOres and
he will live many years before he find three better
at Yale to put behind him than the three already