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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14
Stamping Letters by Machinery.

4 real piece of machinery was ex-
hibited yesterday in room in the
east gallery of the new Postotfice. 1t
is designed to stamp and cancel let
tiers, which it proved itself able to do
at the rate of 400 a minute. Even a
greater number could be driven
through it, but a fault in taking up
the ink was observable at higher rates
of speed. The greatest number of
letters a minute that can be stamped
by hand, even by expert stampers, is
q60, and then the work is not clearly
and perfectly done. Postmaster
james, who was present, together
with Assistant Postmaster Pierson
and others of the New York office,
said after seeing the machine operate,
that he was very much pleased. In
general appearance, the apparatus
looks as if miniature Hoe printing
press had been set on a sewing ma
chine stand. The letters are placed
in pile of from fifty to several hun
dred in a deep box open at one end,
and with bottom that moves up and
down like that of cotton press.
This movable bottom exerts con-
stant pressure upwards, given to it
ipy means of weight. The letters
are thus forced up against slightly
yielding strips of steel. A wooden
cylinder rcvolves about them just
high enough not to touch the pile,
but on one side of the cylinder is at
tached thick piece of tluted rubber.
AT every revolution this rubber
touches the top letter, and since the
friction between it and the letter is
greater than that between the letter
and the next letter below it, the top
letter Is thrust off the pile and caught
between two rollers. These convey
IT between two other rollers, the low
.er one fitted with two printing dies.
The cylinders are of snch diamcters,
ana the last pair is placed at such
distance from the wooden cylinder,
that the rght-hand upper corner of
every letter comes under the cancel
ing die, while the date and name of
The office are printed about half an
inch nearer the middle, The ink is
spread on the dies in substantially
the same manner as in hand press.
AS the letters shoot out from between
the rollers, they are carried on two
canvas belts along trough and fall,
each on top Of its predecessor, in a
regular pile in tin box made to re-
lceive them. AS they leave the trough
they are half an inch apart. The
machine is altogether three feet long,
the trough being nearly two feet. 1t
Gid its work very successfully. Its
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14

weak point was throwing off from
the pile two, three, and sometimes
more letters at time. In such cases
only the top one would be stamped.
This, however, occurred rarely, and
the variation was always observable
as the letters passed through the
trough, from which they would be
picked out ana returned to the pile
of uncancelled letters, with or with
out stopping the machine. A self
registering apparatus is attached,
which counts the number of letters
stamped.-[The Graphic
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14
BANK OF CALIFORNIA
AGENCY,
At Virginia and Gold Hill, New
Virginia Agency. DriscOIIs OGice.
A. J. RALSTON, GENERAL AGENT

T1HIS AGENCY RECEIVES DEPOSITS
L Of Coin or Currency, either on open
account or to issue certificates therefor pay.
able lat the option of the holder in yirgini
or San Francisco
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14
ASBESTOS FELTING CO.
....OF....
NEW YORK and
SAN FRANCISCO,
To Mining and Mill Superinten
dents:

The great and unparalleled success that has
been achieved by our Asbestos Non Conduc-
tor for covering Steam Boilers and Pipes war
rant us in offering it to you as the BEST AND
MOST DURABLE FELTING now existing.
This Company is the Oldest and most exten-
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the Asbestos Felting has proven to be more
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Asbestos in connection with any other felt.
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to chemistry as non inhamable and the most
positive retainer of heat in nature. Our pro-
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covering for steam pipes and boilers, which
we have fully demonstrated is pre-eminently
superior to any other covering now in USE 1t
is less expensive than Hair Felting and can
be applied at any time while the boilers are in
use. One covering VIII last In perfect order
as long as the boilers or pipes. By absolute
test
1T is KNOWN TO SAVE 25 TO 80 PER
CENT. IN FUEL.
1t is non-inflamable. indestructible and
perfect non conductor of heat and cold. Its
fexibility causes it to contract and expand
with the iron surface, thus preventing it
from cracking As it absorbs no moisture
and excludes the atmosphere the surface of
boiler or pipe cannot corrode. 1t is applied
in plastic state upon hot surface with
facility and in few hours becomes dry,
light elastic and tenaciously adhesive. 1t
contains no lime or other corroding substance.
We challenge the world to produce a covering
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our Asbestos Non. Conductor, our unprece-
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engineers are invited to examine the material
and work at the Savage Mining Company.
For full particulars and circulars containing
references apply to the undersigned at
OARE, HOBARr& CO.'S. 81 South @ street
Virginia.
7, A. McCROSSON, Agent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14

NILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD AS
w good a table as can be found in the
state. Rooms are supplied with fine Spring
Mattresses. The public are invited to give
me a call. .. [HE
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Has resumed the practice of his profession
at the DOUGLASS BUILDING (second foor)
SOUTH C STREET three doors south of the
Bank of California entrance on G and b
streets.
OFFICE Hours FOR CONSULTATION
From A. M. to 5 p. NJ. and from to p. NJ
DIR. THOMAS graduated at the Royal Col
lese of Surgeons, England, and the Royal Col.
lege of Physicians, London and received his
diplomas as member of the Royal College of
Surgeons, England, and licentiate of the ROYAL
College OF Physicians, London, in the years
1859 and 1854.
DIR. THOMAS also passed his examination
at Liebeg's University of Glessen, Germany,
and received his diploma as Doctor of Medi-
cine with the ....-....
HIGHEST HoNoRs.
These diplomas, together with testimonials
from the FIRST EUROPEAN PHYSICIANS,
may be seen In his Office.
DIR. THOMAS may be privately and conf
dentially consulted for the cure of Diseases
of the Generative Organs, Nervous Debility,
Spermatorrhea or Seminal Weakness, Strict
ure of the Urethra, Weakening Dreams, Heart,
Lung and Kidney Affections, Skin and Conta
gious Diseases, Venereal or otherwise.
DIR. THOMAS treatment is EMINENTLY
SUCCESSFUL, at once arresting seminal loss
and restoring power to the most broken-dowu
constitutions, and that AFTER OTHERS
HAVE FAILED.
The young, middle-aged and even those ad-
vanced in life should not despair of
SPEEDY AND PERMANENT RELIEF
From their sufferines, bat should, without de
lay, consult DIR. THOMAS, who will give
conscientious opinion as to the extent of dis
ease in each particular case.
TO THE LADIES:
DIR. THOMAS merely states that he may be
CoNFIDENTIALLY CONSULTED in all dis
eases incidental to FEMALES.
In 1864 DIR. THOMAS received a special
diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons,
London, in
MIDWIFERY AND DISEASES OF WOMEN
AND CHILDREN,
Signed by DIR. ARTHUR FARRE and DR.
ROBERT LEE, Physicians to the Princess of
Wales and Duchess of Edinburgh. This di-
ploma can also be seen in the Doctors office
In conclusion the Doctor desires to state
that every patient treated by him will receive
a GUARANTY OF PERMANENT CURE,
DIR. THOMAS receives invalid male pa
tients into his Private Medical Establishment
where every attention is paid to their comfort
by experienced nurses, the Doctor, etc.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14

Exchange for Sale
,OS......
NEW YORK, LONDON,
BOSTON, PARIS,
SAN FRANCISCO, DUBLIN,
SACRAMENTO, ETC.
Collections made on all points. Bullion
Purchased at the most favorable rates
Stocks, Donds and Legal Tender Notes bought
and sold. Agency for the sale Of Quicksilver
j. z. MARTIN, Agent
j. ". ECKLEY, Cashier.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14
DR.. III. r.. FOWLER.
(LATE OF CHICAGO)
Has permanently located in
VIRGINIA. CITY

kLAlE OF CHlCAGOl
Has permanently located in
VIRGINIA CITY
NO. 80 SOUTH G STREET,
Where he will be pleased to see all who
need his services. The Doctor has had many
years experience in the treatment of
CH RONIC DISEA SES,
And feels confident that he can give satisfac-
tion to those who will give him trial.
LADIES-Those of you suffering from dis
eases peculiar 10 your sex, call and get
the Doctors opinion. Having had an ex-
tended practice in the line of your diseases
among the rich and the poor, his position in
his profession has given him access to all the
modern improvements of the day.
CATARRH-The first step to Consumption
or Bronchitis he never fails to cure Those
suffering from any affection of the Heart,
Throat or Lungs will do well to consult him.
RHEUMATISM is very difficult to handle,
yet the Doctor can show many testimonials of
perfect cures, even in this section.
Call and see the Doctor. He charges you
nothing for his opinion, and if he prescribes
you will find his charges light.
Office hours-From to IL NJ. and from to
6a30P. NJ.
II. X, FOWLER, M. d.
90 SOUTH g STREET. VIRGINIA CITY.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14
DIR. THOMAS.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Has resumed the practice of his profession
at the DOUGLASS BUILDING (second fioor)
SOUTH STREET, three doors south of the
Bank of California entrance on G and
streets.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-14

VoB PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIP.
- TIoN neatly and promptly executed at
the Office Of the DAILY TIMES.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29
Centennial "Reminiscences OF
Wheeling.

Editors TntellIgeueer.
The subject OF history Of Wheeling
and vicinity has been agitated and quite
an interest awakened in the community
in regard to it. The Centennial year
seems an appropriate time to call atten-
ton to the pioneers, their mode Of living,
who they were, where they came from,
the organization Of communities, the
churches and preachers, business enter
prises and by whom originated, the estab-
lishment Of the various orders, Masons,
Odd Fellows, &C., &c.
To do This thoroughly would involve
great labor and some expense on the part
OF any one individual. Why cannot the
various subjects be distributed to some
competent persons, as follow:
Col. Ebenezer Zane, the first settler, or,
il you choose the first families OF Wheel
ing, by some descendant, say W. G. Brock
unier, great grandson Of Col. Zane.
A history OF the establishment OF Free
masonry, by DR.. Bates, DR.. Logan or 0.
S. Long. ......
The Methodist Church, by some one Of
that communion.
The same with the Presbyterian, Epis-
cdpal and other Churches.
Theron business, its origin and growth,
by some one in the business, say Hon. c.
D. Hubbard or Mayor Sweeney.
The glass business, by some one in
connection with it, say Mr.. Charles
BrOckunier.
Banks and leading business houses, by
D. c. List or s. Brady.
The Judiciary and legal profession, by
Daniel Lamb. -......
The medical profession, by DR.. Bates
or DR.. Hildreth.
Papers on these and other subjects,
contributed from time to time, would be
read with great interest 1t seems to US
the only practical way Of doing. There
is no one in the community Of sufficient
leisure competent to undertake the en-
tire work. II there is, now is the time
for him or her to come forward and COM
mencc the good work. We hope these
hasty suggestions may do some good in
the direction indicated.
CENTENNIAL.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29

Exhibition Building. The third build
Ing in sizei the Agricultural Hall, which
Is 500 feet long, by $40 feet wide, and
covers an area OF 1915 acres. Il Is stu.
ated at q considerable distance from the
Main Exhibition Building and Nachin.
cry Hall, and is the furthest building
north. II is constructed Of wood, Of
Gothic architecture, and in shape resem-
bleS two Greek crosses united, and having
q third transverse portion at their juno
ton. 1t is not so near completion US
several Of the other buildings, and does
not present the appearance II will when
fully completed. Horticultural Hall is
situated al point about midway between
the Main Exhibition building and Agri-
cultural Hall, and stands by itself, no
other building being In close propinquity,
Its length is 3sS feet, width 1913 feet, and
covers IN area equal to 1.S0 acres. 1t is
Of modern architecture, having u north
and south entrance, and surrounded'by
a yestibule, and leading from which Is u
verandah extending around the building.
1t has a glass roof Of an ogee shape, the
lateral portions Of which are low, while
the central portion rises high above them.
One portion OF this building is used as u
forcing room, in which Il numerous va
riCty Of plants are llourishing. A ravine
separates this building from Memorial
Hall and the Main Exhibition Building,
and over which n large double wooden
bridge is constructed that connects them.
A short distance northeast OF Memo.
rial Hall is a Water Tower, constructed
Of wrought-iron pipe, and resting on a
high stone foundation. 1t is 100 feet
high, and terminated with conical top.
On the most elevated portion Of the Park,
and some distance from the Centennial
buildings, is an Observatory Of about the
same height. You ascend this by means
OF an elevator which surrounds 1t, and
which is raised by the action Of q steam
engine that is close by. From the topo
this an elegant view Of the city and coun-
try for miles around can be obtained.
Another large fountain is situated just
east of Memorial Hall, between 1t and
the Water Tower. The United States
Government building is in the shape Of
cross, and is situated north Of the west
end Of Machinery Hall. It is construct
ed Of wood, and Is OF modern architec-
ture. 1t is 500 feet long by $50 feet wide,
and covers an area OF 20 acres. The
Women's Pavilion is situated northeast
OF this building, Ia 100 feet square, and
covers an area Of go acres. 1t is con.
structed Of wood, and presents nothing
peculiar in It's architecture.
The Globe Hotel is very extensive
building. It's dimensions l am not famil-
lar with. 1t is situated at theentrance
Of the Park on Belmont avenue, other.
wise Forty-fourth street, and appears to
occupy a square:
Much still remains to be done in the
way of painting and otherwise finishing
these buildings, paving around them, &C.;
and the weather having been very favor
able this winter, workmen are busily
engaged in periecting the necessary I'M
provements. Respectfully,
JOHN W. MORRISON.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29

BREAKFAST corU8E.-one who writes
in an English journal on aClothes" de.
clares that linen do but ask to see their.
mothers sisters, and sweethearts, daintily
clean and fresh in all their arrangements
and appointments, and as pleasing to the
eye as modesty and moderation permit"
There Is something really charming in this
picture, simple as it is, "Daintily clean
and fresh in all their arrangements and
appointments We may concede that,
for great occasions, ladies may elaborate
q little on this basis; but, say, for the
breakfast table, or for all ordinary home
occasions, how delightful II is to see our
womankinf arrayed in fresh and simple
attire-no crumpled hair in unwholesome
reminder Of last nights elaborate couture;
no silks or other once costly fabrics now
soiled and dilapidated; no formidable
wrappers, loud Of color and wonderful
Of pattern; no twice-used linen; no
slatternly shawls, that horror in untaste-
full households; no touch Of deshabille in
the slightest or least suggestive degree.
Unhappily, this picture is much too rare.
There arc many women who persist in
wearing at the morning meal, and upon
other domestic occasions, old gowns, or
apparel that has been banished from tho
drawing.room. Now, lady may be
dressed in more rich and costly fabrics at
one time than another, but there should
be no degrees Of nestness, Of order, Of
purity, or Of freshness. Tho morning
dress may be Yholly inexpensive one,
but grease.stain or q rent is Just as
much an offense at breakfast as at dinner.
In fact, il there must be stain, we would
rather see it on the evening silk than the
morning muslin, which should always
have the supreme sentiment OF freshness
and daintinesS.-AppletOn's Journal,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29
Tie Past ana Present ndeney
Of Science 10 Conflict With Pop
ulnr Opinions. .#'

Those who think the existing phase Of
the alleged conflict Elusive are requested
simply to consider the attitude Of mind
Of the great mass Of devout and sincerely
religious people toward the more advanc-
ed scientific conclusions and scientific men
Of the present day. II is no test Of the
matter to determine how the great body
OF religious people now regard the sci
ence established in former times. The
religious liberality Of each age isput up
on It's trial by the questions arising In
each age. In our town time biology is
the branch OF science that Is most pro-
gressive and occupies the attention Of
perhaps, the largest number Of inyestiga,
tors who are busy inquiring about the
origin Of life, the antiquity Of man, cere-
bral psychology, the force flaws mani
tested in living beings, and the evolution
OF organic forms in the course Of nature.
How are such inquiries regarded by the
multitude Of devoutly religious people?
Are they not considered "dangerousY'
Are they not viewed by this class exactly
as The new doctrines in astronomy and
geology were viewed blythe same class In
former times, that IL, as hostile to faith and
Subyersive Of religion? Il there no con-
flict here2 Are the brand of material.
ism which is put upon biological study
in our times, and the charge that ma.
terialistic science is aiming to cut up re-
ligiOn by the roots, indicative of harmo-
ny between the parties? Science must go
on, and, II her results thus far are bad,
there is no prospect that they will be bet
ter in theiHture. There can be only one
basis Of substantial peace, and that Is the
entire Indifference Of religious people, as
such, to the results Of scientific Inquiry.
This they cannot attain until far better
instructed than at present; and We APP
prehend that It will take very conSidera-
bic 10 reach that desirable contamination.
Prof. YounanS,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29
Strengthening the Hold on Life.

Life is dear 10 most II not all Of lis, and those
whose tenure Of his rendered uncertain by feeble
health, would gladly strengthen their hold upon
existence. The best advice that can DO given to
the deblltated is TO InvIsoratc with that sovereign
yalizcr, IIostcttcrs Stomach BlterS, which iertl-
hes the blood by ensurlns complete nutrition, and
Is an excellent remedy for those maladlcs which are
the main causes Of physical weakness. Indigestion,
inactivity Of the liver, urinary troubles, rheumatic
complaints, and many other ailments and disablli.
tesaru speedily conquered by this safe prompt and
agreeable corrective tonic, Will his, besides relia
Bile preventive Of chIls and fever, and other malA-
rial disorders cOunteraes the effects Of fatigue and
exposure. and Is beneficial sOlace to the aged and
Inhm. e0d&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29
The Educational Department Of
West Virginia nj the Centen-

We have upon our table circular
Issued under the auspices Of the Centen-
NAL School Committee Of West Virginia,
whichis addressed to the teachers, school
officers and friends OF education in West
Virginia" II calls attention 10 the fact
that while the various natural resources
Of the State, together with its various in
dustries, are to represented at Philadel-
phia at the coming Centennial, it Is
matter Of great moment TO West Virginia
that her educational interests should also
be looked after. Hence it has been
deemed advisable to divide the labor Of
preparing an educational exhibit OF the
State Zone that shall do credit to the
cause OF education here and elsewhere)
among some OF the most prominent
educators within our borders. Ac-
cordingly the following assignments
have been made, To DR.. Blair, Of
Fairmont, the general history Of our
West Virginia schools has been given.
To Professor james McMurrin, Of
Shepherdstown, the department Of School
architecture and Photographic views has
been given. To Professors W. X. Pendlo.
ton and Loos, Of Bethany College, the
department OF Graphic Charts has been
assigned. To Professors James +. Snowden
and W. H. Morton, Of Wheeling, the
department OF School appliances and
Educational literature has been assigned.
To Professors Crago and lIanen, Of
Moundsville, the Products of School Work
has been assigned. The miscellaneous"
department has been assigned to Prof.
Cox, Of Parkersburg, and Prof. Kenney,
OF Point Pleasant.
All teachers, School officers and friends
OF Education throughout the STATED who
have any suggestions to offer or papers
tosubmit under any OF these respective
divisions should at once correspond with
the heads Of the departments ~ indicated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29

UNLEss rents are lowered somewhat in
Waynesburg there will be several vacant
business rooms in the place during the
year commencing next April. Such high
rates Of letting dwelling and business
houses Is driving strangers away from
our town instead Of inviting them to
come and settle among u.s. WayncSburg,
Pa, Republican.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29

BELMONT county isn't u healthy place
for violators Of the law. Fifty-two in
dictments were found by the grand jury
last week. Where is the county that can
beat that ?-.S. CldirsriRe Gazette.
We should think that almost any
county could beat it that did not have
occasion to find iifty-two indictments. As
10 whether Belmont is or is not "a healthy
place for violators Of the law" that ques-
ton is to be settled by the result OF the
trial Of these liity-two indictments. If
they escape through the meshes Of the
law.Iwhat will the Gazette say then?
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29

Sales Of Wool for Sixteen Years.
We are indebted to wool grower Of
this region for the following record Of
sales Of wool made by him from 1860 to
1875, including both those years. Many
Of our farmers will find it an interesting
table.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29
DIED.

HUGHES.-Friday morning, January Is. 1876,
at Pittsburgh, Pa, JONI BISHOP Hu0IRsr infant
son Of Ellwood and Mollle Hughes, aged years l
month aud % days.
Funeral from Grant House, Wheeling, Sunday
afternoon, January 80, at o'clock. Friends In
yhed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-29
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.


sieubenyille ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s25 4. in.;
departs 500 p. m. This train during the day passes
backward and forward between Martins Ferry and
Behire, stopping when required at Sherman House,
Etuaville, West Wheeling and Gravel Hill,