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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-16
BONANZA CROPPINGS.
NEVADA.

A specimen OF SenatOr onepneru
"soap," from the deposit recently
discovered in Elko county, was sent
to Professor Perkins, of the State
Agriculture! College CT the Un;vor-
sity of Vermont. That gentleman,
who is a geologist of good repute,
writes that, at a meeting of the Fac
ulty. the specimen was exhibited
and a discussion had upon it. They
decided that the substance was
different from anything that had
ever before come under their OBJ
servation and determined to analyze
it.
The south drift on the 350-foot
level of the Kossuth is making good
headway in an excellent quality of
quartz. The drift west from the
bottom of the winze at the 300.foot
level is in 3S feet, the breast showing
quartz Of Comstock nature. From
the assays and indications a body Of
pay ore is soon expected Of no small
dimensions. The works are in good
order, the water being held in check
by the pumps without trouble.
The headway made in sinking the
DAYTON shaft below the 500-foot level
is satisfactory, the rock blasting we'll.
Both drifts on that level are being
driven ahead without delay, while
the main drift, running south
on the 20 foot level towards the
Kossuth, is making rapid advance
ment. There are no important de-
velopmen's to chronicle; everything
connected with the mine working in
tip-top order.
A letter of the Sth, relating to the
South Comstock says, on that day
4" the cross cut measured 3l7 feet
We struck very bard blue rock
which retarded progress, but pass
ing through found a red seam con-
tanning some quartz. The ground is
very changeable. but no more hard
rock is expected. the seams are Dip
ping rapidly to the east.
The Amazon and Glasgow mines
are looking well, the joint shaft being
down 429 feet below the groupings.
A crosscut has been started from the
third level for the purpose of pros
pecting the ore vein. They expect
to soon search that body and COM
mence its extraction. Everything
about the mine is in good working
order.
The Silver City is looking we'll
in both ore breasts and slopes, con-
siderable ore now accumulated on
the dump. The assays run we'll.
Prospecting is progressing favora-
bly,.
Latest information says that the
North Carson is showing splendid
ore in the north drift. All late de-
velopments are of the most salts
factory and promising character.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-16

suVHIS house is situated beside the Railroad
IL track, and II Is but step from the
building to the Cars of the 4. p. n. X. ON one
side and those Of the v. 4 7. Il. for st~am-
bnst. All the attachments ~ Tirst-elass
Hotel are supplied. All the PASSENGER train,
stop In front Of the Hotsl.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
NEWS FROM THE ARCTIC REGION,

From the San Francisco Bulletin, December IT,
The Whaling ship Light, last Of the
Arctic fleet due at this port, arrived last
Monday. Her long delay, and the fact
that she was reported in peril, excited
much anxietyregarding her whereabouts.
Captain Smith reports that he encounter
ed severe gales from the east and rough
head winds on the voyage hither. He
left tie Arctic Ocean on the 23d of
October. Referring to the natives along
the nothern coast, Captain Smith re-
ports that they are generally friendly
and kindly disposed toward the whites.
This is especially true of natives in the
localities where ships have wintered.
The season just closed has been one
favorable i'll many respects to the wha-
ling fleet. Some of the ships penetra-
ted the Arctic beyond latitude seventy
two degrees, and within one hundred
miles of Mackenzie river It has been
observed that the whales retire further
to the northward each succeeding year,
and parties in quest of them must ven
ture further and further every season
to be successful. Far some years after
Waddell's exploits with the Shenandoah
among the whaling fleet of the Northern
Pacific, the Arctic waters we're disturbed
very little by the presence of whalers,
and whales had an opportunity to recruit
their diminished ranks. There seems
to be no danger of exterminating the
whales, because they have ocean spaces
of vast extent i'll the region of the North
Pole, where no ship has approached,
and where they can spout and thrive
without fear of the harpon or whaling
boat; yet it is noted every year that
they seem to be diminishing in num-
ber
The whalers Just returned describe
the light of the polar skies, know as
the aurora borealis, as grand this sea-
son beyond description. The finest
effects OF the year were observed last
Septe mber, when the entire horizon at
times seemed to be trembling with flashes
of light of all colors and tints. One
moment the sky would pale, and lights
SO brilliant Il few minutes before recede
to the horizon; but again the whole
sceLe would be Illuminated with mark
ed clearness, while jets or spires would
ascend to the very zenich.
The weather during the months of
June and and July of the year was
marked by unusual moderation. When
there was no night, but continual
sunshine, grass, and flowers grew along
a e Citing ~ banks amazing
rapidity.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
A DIVORCE WITH TERRIBLE OR1e1,

A DIVORCE WITH A TERRIBLE ORIGIN.
News says /: There is in this city one
most amusing low comedian who has
reason for never smiling. In his youth
he was the father of little girl of re-
fractory, obstinate disposition. One day,
to punish her for something, he locked
her in the bedroom, and with his wife
went down stairs to dinner. Soon the
child began to scream in a terrible man
ner, which the parents considered was
only temper but as the shrieks contin-
ued the wife became alarmed and desir-
ed to go to her. He, however, forbade
her doing SO, as he said the child must
be taught obedience, and that she should
not gain her end by screaming. They
went on with their dinner. the fearful
shrieks continuing for awhile and then
ceasing. AS they were about leaving
the table, smoke began to pass through
the house. There was fire somewhere.
Rushing to release the poor little girl,
they found her dead. Her clothes had
evidently caught fire from the CRATE, and
while the parents were eating, the child
was dying. The comedians wife took a
horror and hatred of her husband after
this, as she believed that if he had al
lowed her to go to the poor infant she
might have saved her life. They were
divorced no wonder that man never
smiles off the stage.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

HEAT OF THE HUMAN BoDY.-Some e
remarkable observations have lately
been made in regard to the heat of the
human body. By means of an ingeni-
Gus instrument recently invented by DR..
Lombard; of New York, it is ascertained
that a woman's S body is warmer than that
of a man by about three-fourths of de-
gree, and sometimes as high as one-half
degree, while in no instance has the
warmth of males body been found to
be greater than that of female. It is
also definitely ascertained that children
are decidedly warmer than adults, the
difference being about one degree Fahr-
enheit, and that the younger the child
the greater the diversity. A difference
in the heat of the sides of the body is
discovered to be an invariable law. The
left side of the head, and extending
downward to the base of the neck, is
much hotter than the right side. These
curious facts open up to medical men a
new line of research and inquiry.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
A PETRIFIED FORREST IN THE
DESERT.
(From the Winnemucca Starr

>'AO
From David Rideout, vino had been
engaged in preparing a section of a pet
rified tree for the Centennial Exhibition,
we learn the following relative to the
petrefed forest in the desert Of North
western Humbold. On the plain, about
thirty miles west of the Blackrock range
natural curiosities ever discovered in
Nevada. It is a petrified forest, in which
the stumps of many of the trees, now
changed into solid rock, are still stand
ing. There are no living trees OF vege-
tation of any kind other than stunted
sage brush in the vicinity. Some of
these ancient giants of forest, which
tiourished perhaps thousands of years
ago, when the climate of Nevada was
undoubtedly more favorable for the
growth of luxurant vegetables than at
present, rival IN size the big trees of
California Stumpe, transformed into So
lid rock, stand in an upright position,
when growing, that measure from fifteen
to twenty-six feet in circumference, and
the ground in the vicinity is strewn
with the trunks and limbs which retain
their natural shape and size. Mr. Ride
ont, determined to secure section of
one of these trees for the Centennial Ex-
hibition, and with two other men, spent
twelve days in cutting it from the
stumps. This was accomplished by
drilling all around the tree and separat-
ing it with wedges The specimen is
three feet high and eighteen feet in Cir
cumference, and its estimated weight is
three tons It stands on the stumps from
which it was severed, reaiy to be loaded
on wagon. Mr.. Rideout does not feel
able to incur the expense of bringing it
by team to the railroad, though he had
once made arrangements to do 50, but
| the other party to the agreement failed
to perform his part. He is anxious to
call the attention of the Centennial Com
missioners to the matter, and see if they
will not furnish the means to get it to
the railroad. The country IN which it
is situated is an inviting field for geolo-
| gistS.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

WONDERFUL BEANs.-A gentleman in
st. Louis has lately had sent him by a
friend from California, two beans resem-
bling in shape beechnut, which are
possessed with remarkable power of
animation, which they show in advanc-
ing, retreating, and turning sumersaults.
Their antics are Indeed wonderful to
witness. They are known in the State
from which they come as the jumping
bean. He keeps them in small box,
and if left at night in a bedroom upon q
table, they make sueh a racket he is
obliged to shut them up in drawer SC
he can sleep. To some this article may
seem Incredible. Others may have seen
them.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
NJ. BLINKS BECOMES ENTHUSIASTS
TC0N THE SUBJECT LITERATURE.
From The Psttsburg Leader

| lriOin ne ISttSDuiS i-tdtltfl
| "Weli," aaid Mir. Rlinks yesterday to
NJ. Payins, both of whom were cele-
bnting Christmas together, 'tI like to
resd Chic) good authors. %
so do l." acquiesced Mr.. Pavins.
90 do l."
| ''But the man that like best is Mr..
Wtverly-"
| .'Mr. who?"
| "iIr. Waver- (hic)-ly. He's the feller
that wrot'er. Old Curiosity Shop; like
hin first rate (hic).'
e'No, no; you're drunk. Dickens
w-ote Old Curiosity Shop" said Mr..
Savins, who liked to be correct.
~ know better. But even Mr. Waver-
L don't have the ghost of a (hic) chance
ing side Dr. Johnson
80, get out! Dr. johnson was jaw
hleaking old fellow whose essays weigh
ed fourteen pounds to the square inch.
It's we'll know fact that when Gar
rick played in his tragedy of Irene, he
dislocated his jaw by the pronunciation
OF his own name!'' said Mr.. Spavins.
"But mean the d.. johnson (hio)
that wrote book called Shakespeare,
exclaimed Mr.. Blinks. Especially do
I thing it interesting (hic) where Romeo
says to Juliet when he meets him in
Rome, Lay on Macduf and d"
':Nation." added Mr.. Spavins, con-
eluding the quotation for him; ''don't
you know any better than that? You
have got three mixed up into one"
81 know what I'm about, I thing
0ie), said Blinks, Indignantly. "But
MiIton's Homer, by Mr.. Iliad, is regular
sublime
"'O' Heayens!" murmured Mr.. Spa
vins, shocked at his friends ignorance.
''What all have you been drinking to-
day, anyhow? It was Milton that wrote
P.-radise Lost, you fool
''Has-has it ever been found?" inno-
Gently inquired Mr.. Blinks.
That was too much for the refined
Spavins, who arose and rushed out of
the rooEn. leaving his friend behind
solIoquizing th1lsly:
well, I thought Spavins knew more
than he does; but (hic) if he amt the
ignorantest man out of iaill B'l1eve if a
feller was to ask him who wrote Byron's
poems he would say Henry Ward Bee
cLsr instead of Victoria Woodruff. But
tlEt's about (hic) like these society
cbssls Aud Mr. Riilalos staeenrna- OFF
humning to himself:
Had a herattfor falsehood framed
"Twould dance through Tara's halls,
And all of those endearing charms
Would-Guess I'll go take drink p'
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
THE BUZZ-SAW.
An Interview with Man Who Has
Been There-How 1t Performs It's
Work, and Other Useful Information
Cincinnati Enquirer.


A day OF two since Mr.. Anson Brown
ing, a man employed in West End
planning mill, had controversy with s
buzz saw, with the unsual result. The
buzz-saw is still on duty, but Mr.. Brown
ing is resting. Perhaps there never
has been a useful mechanical invention
that has had more misunders landings
with its employers than the buzz-saw
1t is quiet, unpretending piece OF ma
chinery, made out of cold steel, warmed
over, and is cut in circular form. with
very ragged edge on the outer rim,
occasioned by the removal of little angu-
lar bits of steel at regular distances,
which leaves little projection like teeth.
The buzz-saw is rugged on an axle, and
when it moves in its proper sphere il
generally revolves.
Hearing of Mr.. Browing's misfortune,
and thinking that useful experience
beneficial to large class of the commu-
nifty interested in buzz-saws might be
cleaned from a man of experience, our
interviewer called on the gentleman fo1
the purpose of learning his opinion OF
buzz-saws.
THE INTERVIEW.
"Mr. Brewing, you were buzz-sawed,
I believe, the other day ?" said the inter
viewer, after making known his mission.
81 was!" Very emphatic. Holds up
large bunch of white rap sat the end OF
his arm).
''Did it hurt You much?"
''Two fingers and thumb"
''You have got them tied up?"
''No; [ have go the place where they
were tied up?"
''Then they are off,
eyes, good ways off.
'tHow did it happen %
81 pushed my hand against the saw
while Running narrow strip through. y
''Did you keep it there very long?"
sNo."
s'Did you take right away?"
eyes"
Did you take it all away?'
"All but two fingers and thumb %
"What did you do with them2"
''I left them on the other side of the
saw?'
''Did you say anything at the time?"
81 did, but it won't do to publish
s'Do you think the buzz saw was to
blame9"
"Chieay."
GA good deal like shaking hands with
q streak of lightning"
''Did the buzz-saw say anything?"
cit said 'Zipl' and then buzzed on"
''Do you think you would put your
hand there if you had it to do over?"
Hardly
''Don't you think it would he good
thing if a buzz-saw could be invented
that would saw without nloving?'
Undoubtedly"
"Do you know anything more about
a buzz-saw that anybody else ought to
do?"
ssYesi"
"What?"
ssDon't you ever get within a mile Of
a buzz saw when it is in motion!'
"Why?"
''Your curiosity might get the better of
your Judgment, and you would be tempt
ed to experiment until your fingers were
all left where mine are. Good after
noonl"
Our reporter Immediately came away,
full of pity for those who toll with the
porilious buzz-saw.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

THERE are enrolled in the public
schools of the United States S,G00,0 900
children. In the last fiscal year the
average daily attendance was 4,500, 900.
Thirty-seven States and eleven Territor-
les report an increase III public school
income of s., 232, 900, and in attendance
of children 164, ,000 The total sum rails
ed during the year by taxation was S82-
600, 900, and the cost of public education
was about S74. 900, 900.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

AMONG the relics to be exhibited at
the Centennial are fragments of ma
hogany chest which was found il 1884
in dungeon of the old Spanish fort of
ST. Mark, at Augustine, Fa., having been
placed there in 1872 by the celebrated
adventurer, Ponce de Leon. They are
now in possession of Mr.. E. ". Carpen-
ter of NeWberD
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

i PLEASANT and amusing incident is
related in the Vermont newspapers to
illustrate the gallantry and impulsiye
benevolence- of Governor Peck, of that
state. A few days ago, near his home,
the Governor passed a house where
poor woman was endeavoring to saw and
split some wood. He Immediately re-
Geved the woman of the axe, and work
ed strenuously until a large quantity of
the wood had been prepared for the fire.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

A SHIP costing about 100000 has
just been launched at Newburyport,
Mass, which was built expressly to
bring masts for vessels from the forests
Of Oregon.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
A Family NEWSPAPER.

Its columns carefully gu arded against objec-
tonable matter, and every effort is made to render
it a pleasant and profitable companion a home.
THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
Is conducted with and every thing possible
is done to make the market reports such the rn-
ers and busine men Of the Northwest rely upon
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Is carefully edited by gentlemen of ability and
perience. In Literature, Local and General News,
Foreign and Domestic Correspondence, and every
thing that goes to make firstclass newspaper, it
is not excelled by any publication in the country.
The INTER-OCEAN is a National Newspaper, one
that will be found useful and interesting Ameri-
cans i'll every part of the globe While it especially
represents the great interests of the Northwest it is
National in its views and comprehensive IN its
gatherings. Firm in its political faith, it is not
bigoted, and in all discussions aims be candid dig
nifed, and above personal abuse.
Tho 1NTER-OCEAN has the largest aggregate cir
culation OF any newspaper published in the North.
west. 1t is sent TO than 5000 Postofces, dis
ributed in every State and Territory in the United
States, in all the Briisi Provinces, and numerous
foreign States and count
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
GVSTdr FEHRS,

yXTATCHMAKER Err and JEWEIER. or
w fers his services for repairing all kinds o
Clocks and watches Has a fine and well selected
assortment of the latest and best styles of Clocks
American English and Swss Watches. as also OF Gold
aud Plated Jewery, at his new Brick Store on Sth
trest South side one door south of Kremer's. Mani
S-ly
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

The length of the deepest cable laid
in the world is 10000 miles. The world
telegraphic lines extend over 400, 600
miles, and there are 160, 900 miles of
railroad.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
FRED SEEGER,

OFFERS to his many friends and th e
~ public generally, choice selection OF Fresh
Meats, Salt Pork and Beef, Smoked Beef and Hams
ratas Market on Commercial Street, o-1y
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
r., R.fISCH,

TEWELER and photographer. All
81 kinds of work In the line of my business prompt
attended to- and warranted to give satisfaction.
have iust received Wing Ornsbey's Multiplying
CAMERA OBSCURA, with which can take small
nct.rss of the finest order dollar per dozen.
Photographs taken of all sizes. Albums ssd Frames
onstantly on hand York Street. 13-ttf
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
f.. KERR,

WORK Streef, Max ftowoc, Wis. ID eal e rs
in Dry Goods Groceries, Crockery, Fancy Goods
Glass ware, Boots and Shoes, Ready made Clothing
Live Geese Feathers Bird Cages, Kerosene Oil and
Lamps, &C., &c. share of public patronage is soil.
ted
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
The Leading Republican Paper
IN Tue NORTHWEST

Not alone on its political character does the INTER
O lean rest ITS claims TO popular favor 1t aims
the highest excellence i'll all departme and in
this era Of progressive journ alsm aspres position
among the best. The INTER OCEAN makes espec-
ial claims rs
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
INCIDENTS of AMERICAN HISTORY
With spirited pictorial illustration

The various departments sSJack- Pull
pitt t'fhe HEtidIe-Eox,'' and Letter
Box and the !.ages for every Little Folks,
to be more attractive than ever. The French,
Latin and German Stories, for translation, which
have proved so popular, will be frequent in the
volume Some of the finest works of the Great
est Painters of the Century have bean
gravad expressly for ST. NICHOLAS, and the first
lists of the day VIII contribute fresh and original
drawings for this FINE ART MAG ZINE FOR THE
YOUNG. Definite annouDcerrle nts Of many interest
ing and novel features will be made in the December
number. ST. NICHOLAS will continue under the sue
cassfrI eiiifnr.hin Of
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
CH.dRLES HOTER,

H lshment on sth street, near south end of Bridge
The tailoring depar is complete and contains
large assortment of fashionable clothes and Gent
Furnishing goods constantly on hand. Please call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere. 1877
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

THREE EDITIONS:
WEEKLY, SEMI-HEEKLY & DAILY.

Established less than three years ago as a Repre-
sentative Republican Paper pledged to maintain and
defend the principles and organizations of the Ma
tional Republican Party, the INTER OCEAN was
early pushed TO the forefront Of journalism and
achieved a success unprecedented in the history Of
such enterprises. BY universal assent it has been
assigned position as
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

DHYSSICIAN and Surgeon, tenders
his professional services TO the people of the City
and county of Manitowoc. Office over j. A. k9hlers
etsrs whore night calls will be attended to.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
s. S.7FDERSOE,

MANUFACTURER and Dealer In
Nl Boots Shoes, Leather, &C., &c. Shop on Buffalo
street, the corner OF Eighth Repairing neatly
snd promptly executed.
Manitowoc, September 20, lS65.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
II. *. PILE. II. ID.

homeopathic Physician, Surgeon
and Acconcheur. late resident Physician at the
Hahnemann Hospital, Checsgo, has permanently To-
Gated at Mantowoc. Office in Plumbs building cor.
Buffalo and Eighth Streets.
o.. ,yas TO A. NJ.
sfficA hooAS 1 to 2, and TO P. NJ
Diseases of the eye and treated
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
NEWHALL HOUSE,
OR. BROADWAY MICHIGAN SITS,
MILWAUKEE,, WIS.
J. F. ANTISDEL, Prop.

This Hotel has lately been enti ely rebuilt and
ysfIrnisled. 1t is the aim of the management to
make HoNE for the travelling public OF the state
Is low any other first class hotel in
"a State mis-
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
DELTTSTRH u,

TAR. A. j. PATCIxEN. Dentist. Omc .
in Sherman's building, sth Street
Manitowoc Wis
Teeth extracted without pain.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06
J.F PRETCEE.aRD, VI. ID.

OFFICE SHERMAN'S BRICK BLOCK.
North Eighth Street ,Manitowoc.
.vrrop Horns TO A. NJ
@ffi0h ho'AS' l to 81 to P. NJ.
Residence, Corner sth Buffalo SITS. 1873
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

Had a heratifor falsehood framed
''Twould dance through Tara's halls,
And all of those endearing charms
Would-GueSS I'll go take drink !''
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-01-06

Its columns are carefully gu srded against obiec-
t1onable matter, and every effort is made render
it a pleasant and profitable companion to home.