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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-05-05

The Eastern War.

1t is almost impossible to decide
from tho contradictory dispatches
published, how much lighting has
taken place. There has been con
siderable skirmishing, but no severe
battle up to Sunday last. II il re-
ported that on Sunday u terrible
struggle commenced ut Kurs, u
strongly fortified town Of Turkish
Armenia, which lies directly in the
track of the main body of the Rus
sian AMY, which has ErzrWom to-,
its objective poluts. karS lies nine
tN dive miles N the Northeast Ut
MneNN,m, and is situated ou Ia
be t&NI s,N ~ seven thousand tct,
ssNh>e The MA level, Il has n
Strons cS,sAel, and IS defended also
by rampsris savNoudca ny a ditch,
SSonsN Fortified works. Ia 1884 1t
SthN6 a siege ~ two months and
waS compelled to surrender Ivy fam.
inc Probably the first signal ot
saccess or failure ct the war will hc
registered at Kars; aud the fight
ing which has already taken place
there will I've only the prelude to n
struggle possibly rs long and bloody
rs that of 1854. The aggregate OF
the Turkish forces on the frontier
between Batoum, kars and Ere.
room is estimated at 1000.
In tho meantime nations not ms
yet involved In the war are placing
their armies and navics in fighting
trim, and the probabilities are that
If the war continues several months,
the Eastern countries will nearly
all be drawn into the struggle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
Household Hints.


sal-volatile, or har,shorn, will restore colors
taken ou; by acid.
CAmphor placed in drawers or trunk viii
prevent the mice from doing them an injury.
To cut whalebone easily bold it in the hamo
Of lamp NJ instaut and you can cut it with
shears
70 stain OAK color, take equal parts Of
American potash and pearlash, two ounces
each, to one quart Of water. Use carefully,
as il will blister the hands.
Ink stains may easily be removed from cot
ton or linen by washing the spot that is stain
ed in saltwater. This should be done previous
to being Washed with soap, for soap sets the
color.
The upper part Of kerOsine oil lamp after
standing short time frequently gets oily from
the condensation Of the vapor Of the OIL
This will be greatly, II not entirely, prevented
by taking a piece Of felt aud cutting bole in
It so as to ct exactly round the socket trim
the felt so as TO leave rim about half an inch
vide, and place tits felt ring on The soese,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
POLITICAL.
THE FAIRIES TABLE CLOTH.
nY NAnaAnEr PnEsToN.


Here is the fairies table. vined
Over with lichened bohl-work bright,
Here is the cloth they left behind,
After their feast was done last night.
Never such napery mc- my eyesi
Never such cobweb wo0f I've found
Dotted with dew-drops damask-wise,
Bordered with sced-pearl all around.
Service of creamiest liy-ware
Spoons ct GOLD from the tulips heart;
Silver epergnes of callas rarei
Napkins iringed by the gentian's art.
Wine from the sp5ce-wo0d's vintage, poured
Out Of the bubbles Venice glass;
Bread from the pollen Of wild peas stored
Gates from the buds Of sassatrasi
Meats from the hazels: sweets and soars
Fashioned alone for fairy lips,
Out of the cores Of pungent flowers,
Out of the purple haws and hips.
Fruits from the winter green, alder, grape;
Barberries red with ruby glows;
Wildings of elfin size and shape,
Folded in leaves Of brier-rose.
Satiny toad-stools ranged as chairsi
Moon mid-sky for chandelier
Crickets and tree-lrogs grooming airs
Up in the green orchestra near.
All. what a supper it must have been:
Bountiful, zested, racy. rarej
All. if only had fairy kin
All, If | only had been there J
-HarPer's Nagosine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
RAIN ON TIE ROOF.

The author of the sweet and tender little
poem entitled Rain on the Roof" was recent
ly the victim of thunderbolt in a far away.
wild and desoate spot among the Black Hills,
whittier he was a stroller and an outcast. The
author, Coates Kinney was once a journalist
Of rare ability We append two stanzls;
When the humid shadows hover
Over all the starry spheres,
And the melancholy darkness
Gently weeps in raining tears,
What JOY to press the pillow
Ola outage chamber bed,
tnd 70 listen TO the pattcr
OF the soft rain overhead
Every patter on the shingles,
Has an echo in the heart,
And thousand recOlection5
Into busy being start;
And a thousand busy iaseies
Weave their bright hues into wocG
As we listen 70 the pattcr
OF the soft rain on the roof.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
The w. Va. Educational Association.

The next annual meeting Of this Association
will be held IN Martinsburg, fourth Tuesday
in August. the 23th day Of the month, and
will continue In session three days
On Tuesday morning, August %, at il
o'clock, the welcoming address will be made
by Rev. j. 7. Hyde, Principal Of lonoak Sem
mary, and the reply thereto by the President
of the Association, Col. Is. W Byrue, or some
one deputed by him. The seyeTa Constiiu-
tonal Committees will then be appointed. and
the Association will proceed TO the regular
routine Of business. The Committees APP
pointed at the last meeting Of The Association
will report. After the reception Of these sew
eral reports, they will be open FOR discussion
TO all the members Of the Association.
On Wednesday morning, August 20, at II
o'clock an address Is expected from the Hon.
C. J. Faulkner, and Wednesday night the
Rev. J r. Thompson, President Of the w.
Va. University, will favor The Association with
an address on "llarmonious Education"
On Thursday morning, August 30, Prof. +.
S. Cox, Of parkersbgfg, will address the As
ISOLATION on the subject. Teachers rs Quick
eners Of Intellectual Life.Y DR.. Pendleion.
State Superintendent Of Schools. and others
are expected 20 favor the Association with ad-
dresses sometime during we Session, as will
suit their convenience. The session Of the
Association will be open 10 all, end the friends
of education are specially invited to he presen,
and take part in the proceedings. The good
people Of Martinsburg have made arrangements
for free entertanpept of tie teachers from
a distance, aud lie B.S o. r. R. will furnish
return tickets free. Members Of the AssOcia-
ton from a distance will please inform, by
postal card, Mr.. Geo S. Hill Of their intention
to attend, and pleasant Quarters will be as
signed them. Let every friend Of education
attend andshow the people what is doing for
the cause Of education IN our State.
By order Of the ASSOCIATION.
JOSEPH NcMURRAN,
Corresponding Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.
TERMS.

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-,y- rbetevms OF advertising are. for a square
.incb1 orless. One Do''or and Firty Ceatsfor
-.. .l.,. .ti'1s larger ones in thes are propo-
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-,- tesrlts Aovrar,seSrvrs.- 10 AVOID any
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,Is..tte. Lr-a'1rauo herldvertis,mcntssent
.a.u .o be an additional charge, and no varia-
-..n.
-D5i,ury No,iecs gilmore than dvelineswiu
,shlr-cl 90.
I)s ,y8EG--P1st,rs. Sale Bills, Circulars,
- ,-It. t,., skacated promptly, neatly andatiair
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21

PERSONAL!

NOAH WALKIEIS 81 CO.,
Celebrated CIOthierS Of Baltimore, Md.
Auauance the introduction ,f plan Of ordering
Clothing and Underwear
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
AMERICAN HOTEL,
STAUNTON IA.
Change Of NIana2cmc en- t..
y. N. CARTMELL, Proprietor.

IT7HE management OF this Hotel has changed
hand, and il is being put in thorough repair,
being remudcled and rcturnished.
Thi, Hotel is conveniently situated near the {. d
o. R. r. pepo, and accessible 10 the business part
OF the city. which will make it desirable for the
transient visitors and especially for Commercial
men.
This Hotel is well ventilated and delightfully."-
cool i'm summer. The proprietor will spare no
pains o. make il a first class Hotel
Terms moderate and special rates will be made
for Commercial men.
y. ". CARTMELL,
Ian y 1877 Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
CONTINENTAL HOTEL,
Corner Of Queen ( Ring Streets,
NIartinSburg, West Nirgl a.

NIY OLD CUSTOMERS and the travelling pub
NJ lie in general, are informed that on the
FIRST DAY or APRIL, 1871
/ win take charge of the above named Hotel,
where shall be glad 20 see an my old patrons -
The house is new. commodious, rooms pleasant
J,r. ~ IS77. WN. RrTLEDGE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
HOTEL,
SHEPHERDSTOWN,W w. Va.

"AvING leased The EnHcr Hotel, q is now
omen for the accommodation OF the Public
The Table will bc bountiuily supplied with al
.hc meuries and srbstlutials that the city ana
country markets afford. None but polite and at
tcutivc servants will De employed, and nothing
shall b. left uudoue that Will contribute To the
~,rf.rt and Measure of guests. The Stable viii
be attended jy an experienced Ostler:
J. T. ETCHISON,
F,b-uo-v 8. 1915. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
lharlnstown. Jefferson Co.. w. va.
Saturday, July 81, 1877.

OFFICE IN "JEFFERsON BUiLDiNG. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21

Flb9uary ), $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-07-21
READV-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with fall line
Furnishing Goods,

including an the latest Novelties in Design, and at
POPULAR PRICES.
When Goods are sen, per Express c. o. D.
there will be- no collection charge on amounts OF
so and over.
Rules for S,lrNeasuremcut Samples Of Goods
and Price List sent free ON application.
The attention ot the Trade is Invited % our
Wholesale Department, which Is always kept up
to the highest standard.
NOAH WALESEEs 81 CO.
Manufacturers and Dealers in Mems and Boys
Clothing aud Furnishing Goods, either ready
made or mad. 90 order.
C5aaJ lo7 Baltimore street, BALTIMORE.
MJy lJ, lc16-yu. MD.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
MINING DECISION.

The Commissioner of the General
Land Office, in case coming up from
Colorado, has rendered decision OF
importance to tunnel owners and pros
pectors, holding that no patent can
issue for vein or lode without
the surface ground which overlies the
apex of vein, and the assurance that
q lode discovered in tunnel can be as
certained by sinking a shaft or follow
ing the lode upon its dip from the
point of discovery. No survey of such
lode can be made until the exact sur
face ground is first ascertained as
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
The state Fair.

The attendance at the State Fair in
croases daily, Reno is lively and ho
tells and saloons are doing a rushing
business For the two mile and repeat
race yesterday, Ballot Box. Echo and
Hazel started.
First heat won by Ballot Box; Hazel
second and Echo distanced; time,
347H.
In the second heat Ballot Box broke
down. and Hazel won the heat
time, 4:05A.
Many claimed that Ballot Box broke
down; others that it was foul.
The second race was mile and re-
peat. for which Earnest, April Fool and
Sooner competed. First heat won by
Sooner; time. LAT. Second heat won
by Earnest; time, l:5CA. Third heat
and race won by Sooner; April Fool
second. and Earnest disianced.
The half mile race brought Emma
ekaggs, Greeley. Nelly Barnes and
Stranger to the mark. Skaggs had the
pole. Greeley second. Stranger third
The race was won by S ranger. Greeley
ecord. Skaggs third; time, 00A9.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
WHITEWASHED.

The committee sent by the Govern
ment to investigate the charges made
against the mint and custom house of
fcers ia San Francisco have reported.
The charges against Lagrange, Super
iutendent of the mint, are not sus.
tanned, but the committee hold him re-
sponsibie for losses sustained by the
Government during his management
of the mint. The custom house man
agement is pronounced honest and eff.
fcient. There will therefore be no
changes made in the management of
these institutions for the present, at
least.
This report will scarcely astonish
even the persons who preferred the
charges against the mint and custom
house officials. as the partisan charac-
ter of the investigating committee was
so well known that thorough exami
nation of affairs and impartial verdict
were not expected 1t is now hoped
that Congress will appoint committee
to be composed of Democrats and Re-
publicans to probe the California
Federal Ring to the bottom and expose
its true inwardness.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
A TURN IN HE TIDE,

The war tide ia Asia minor and Bull
garia, which has been running favorable
to Turkey Tor some time past, has
taken turn the other way. Mukhtar
Pasha has evidently been badly whip
ped near Kars. That terrible Turk has
admitted his defeat by the Russians
and loss of go men, while other re-
ports of the battle say his loss WAS at
least 5000. At Plevua the Russians
have resumed the offensive and are
bombardiug the city all along the line
Large numbers OF Osman Pasha's army
are deserving; his communications are
said to be cut OF. and cooped up as be
now appears to be. the surrender or
evacuation of Plevna may be reason
ably expected before many days. Deep
snow has brought fighting at Schipka
Pass to close for this winter. With the
Pass in the possession of the Russians
Once more everything seems TO look
favorable to the Muscovite in Asia and
Europe, and if the Cossack does not
water his horses in the Bo'porus this
winter he9way do SC, early next spring.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS,

TREAsuRRR's 0FFIaE. HUMBOLDT CoUSTY.(
MISNEHJccA. Nevada. October 10 1911
~ UTiCr is hereby given that the state
Y and county taxss T ths lis al ytar 1911.
are now due AID able az this Office and
that the law in reg. d to their collection viii
be strictly enforced. On all taxes unpaid
al the close Of official business ON the
NINETEENTH DAY or NOVEMBER MKT,
1877,
There will be aided ten per cent for delin-
quehcy aud on taxes which exceed the sum Of
three hun red dollars there viii be added
twenty-five per cent. add tional az provided
by law. Al ShEg ND.
OGi7-td County Treasurer.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
DesperadOes Shot.
PREscoTT. A. t., Oct. l.

PREsCoTT, A. t., Oct. II.
George Wilson. a desperate from
Colorado. and Robert Fellos, thief
and murderes from Texas. attempted to
take the town. yesterday. Sheriff
Bowers was compelled to kill Fellos. and
fatally wounded Wilson. 1t is said
that there is reward for the arrest of
Wilson of So, 900 from Colorado.
Cinnamon Attacked Near Oroville.
ORovILLE. Gala, Oct. II.
Last evening as five Chinamen from
Laponte were entering Orovile in a
wagon, a man with rifle in his hands
stopped them and demanded their
money. The man fired, killing one of
the Cinnamon who tumbled TO the
ground. The horse started to run. and
the man continued firing at the China
men in the wagon. On the body of
the dead Chinaman was $1,000 in
money, which the robber obtained.
The deed was committed within half a
mile of Orovile.
indian Affairs i'm the North.
SNAKE CREEK, NEAR THE
BRITISH LINE, MONTANA, Oct. II.
In the late encounter between Gen :.
Miles and Joseph's band of Nez Perces
the chiefs Little Boy and White Bird
escaped. Miles has offered reward
for the capture of the latter. Miles is
now taking. the Indians. numbering
$50, to. Tongue river. Sitting Bull has
built Notifications between Walsh and
the British mounted police. Not over
thirty Nez Perces crossed the line, and
Sitting Bull would not talk to them.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18

Seymour, Geo. William Curtis. and
others. Probably more than 10000
people were in attendance. Much en-
thusiasm was evinced. Poems were
recited and original music sung and
played by bands. In the evening a
dress parade was held.
The san Francisco Mint and
Custom House Investigation.
WASHINGTON, Oct. II.
In the report of the Commission APP
pointed to investigate charges against
the San Francisco Mint and Custom
House officials Pinney's charges against
La Grange are not sustained by corroo-
Grating testimony to show that the
Superintendent acted dishonesty; but
the Commission decide he is legally
responsible for losses to the Govern
ment. The Custom House manage
ment is pronounced honest aud eff
cient.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
EASTERN DISPATCHES
Old Forgeries Discovered.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Oct. II.
Forged drafts, amounting with inter.
est, to $4,000, purportiug to have
been drawn on the old Commissioners
fund OF NJ lrch 1910 have been dis
covered,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
POsfOmee Frauds.

ST LOUIS, Oct. II.
About three weeks ago Auditor Nc.
Grew of the Postoflice Department at
Washington, detected through new
system of keeping accounts, inaug-
urated by himself. a swindling opera
ton which has been going on Tor
several years. by or through the con-
nivance of an employee of the Depart
ment named o Brien. and By which it
is thought the Department has been
robbed of $4,000. f. B. Lilley,
Deputy Auditor of the Department,
was Immediately dispatched to this
city, where he has since been engaged
with Chief Special Agent L. w
Schaunte and his corps of detectives,
in working up the case. The pecnla-
tons were all made at points remote
from this city, in. the west and south
west. and Mr. Lilley's mission has been
so successful that he left for Washing
to night with over $4,000 recovered
from various persons who have been in
collision with o Brieu.
Txyead IN paor Man
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
NEW TO-DAY.
WATER NOTICE.

A IL. persons who have not already sab
"a scrib Wis1ii TO take wafer from the
Niunemucca Mater Works will pl .se make
immediate Applicant to the Undersigned at
a.. ". 40, Is store SSH III * CULVER.
Winnemueca Water works, october Is, II.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18

PHILADELPHIA, DC

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. II.
To-day warrant WAS ISSUED Tor the
of the Market street railroad, for per-
jury.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18

A RHODE ISLAND Judge has decided
that pigeons are not covered by the
word "animals" in the statute relating
to the prevention of cruelty.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
Attempted Lynehing.
MARYsyILLE, KY, Oct.

MARYsyILLE. KY, Oct. II.
secoud attempt was made last
night to hang j. Anderson, who Is con-
hued in jail here on charge of poison
ing his wife.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
TIE L 9 C r A p HlC.
WESTERN DISPATCHES


SAN Francisco, Oct Is.
The election yesterday for Police
Judge and Judge of the City Criminal
Court apparently resulted in the cleo
ton OF Louderback for the former and
Ferral for the latter.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
FOREIGN DISPATCHES.
The BOmba rd maUt of Plevna Re-
mmsnced.

BUCHAREST. Oct II.
The bombardmeut of Plevna has re
commenced along the whole line. and
decisive action is imminent. Russian
advices report large numbers of Turks
deserving from Plevna. 1t is stated
that Osman Pasha's communications
with Sofia have been cut. Sueiman
Pasha is concentrating all his forces at
Kadikoi.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
Bank President Sentenced.
LEAvENwoR1H. Hans. Oct. II

LEAvENwoRIH. Hans, Oct. II.
J, S. Trasker, President of the First
National Bank at Wichita, Kansas, was
sentenced to five years in the psniten-
tiary to-day for enlightenment.
Asnual Meeting of Locomotive En-
glneers.
Boston, Oct. II.
California, Nevada and Utah were
represented in the annual meeting OF
the brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
GERS. The meeting was held private.
Nominations by the President.
WASHINGTON. Oct. II.
Among the Presidents nominations
sent to the Senate to-day were the fol
lowing Ministers: Edward f. Noyes. TO
France; James Russell Lowell. to
Spain; John A. Kasson, to Austria !;
Thomas A. Osborne, to Chill; Henry
w. Wallard. Minister Resident Of
United States. to Brazil; Johu L..
stephens. to Sweden aud Norway;
James M. Comley, to Hawaii; John
NJ Langston. TO Hayti. Tue Senate in
executive session referred the nomina-
tons received to-day to the Appropria-
ton Committee without taking up any
of them for other action. An adj
ditioua! list of appointments made
during recess of the Senate. will be
sent to that body by the President to-
morrow. Those transmitted to-day are
only about half the total number.
Anniversary of Burgoyn.'s Sur
runder.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
NOTICE.

Parties indebted to the undersigned will
please settle Immedi .tely and save cost.
X. W. LAWS.
October l6, l977-lm.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18
Tweed "A Poor Man.
New YoRK. Oct. Ii

Tweed was before the investigating
committee of Aldermen to day, aud
said, among other things: Il now at
firm, and am willing to submit to the
closest investigation in regard to it,
that | am not today owner of any
money or property of any kind what
ever from which $4,000 could be re-
allied.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18

ScUYLERvILLE. N. Y, Oct. II.
The centennial celebration of Bur.
goyne's surrender was had here to-
day. The ceremonies were very i'm
posing. including oratiors by Horatio
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-18

in his dispatches. destroyed more req
mer,s than we're ever contained IN the
wbola Russian army. Mukhtnr attri
bntes his defeat to Russian reinforce
roents and the fact that they were ao'e
to place in position 200 guns. served
by skilled artilleTymen.
So.i, wants n Reduction of Ton
age Dnes.
MADRID, Oct IL.
The Government intends to remon-
strate with the United States agnihst
the duty of fifty cents per ton on Span
ish shipping entering United States
ports.
Craece Demands an Apologv
LoNDoN, Oct. II.
A Vienna correspondent says Greece
demands that the Greek dag be saluted
on the citadel at I.arisda, as repara-
ton for the recent attack on the Greek
Consulate. The Porte objects to this
because of the excitement which snch
a salute would cause among the Turk
ish population. In spite OF this no APP
prehensions are entertained OF an I'M
mediate collision. which, as in Servia :
case, depends on events at the seat OF
war.