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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-05-11

" The ground was ell covered with snow
one day"
EDrroR Pass 1t was on ons of the
last days Of April, The snow wes not
likely to last. Il melted nearly AS fast
as It fell. 1t was just 10 the nick Of
time for g. LIS and meadow. For while
the grain ard grass were. looking wei (,
many had fears that lie yield for the
season would be short. A plentiful
snowfall In winter is as much Deces-
sity here Tor iIrgntibg a. the early
and latter rains " for the land of Pales-
ne or the bay counties of Califoruia.
The valley is bordtred on three sides
by mountains, aud is ordinarily we'll
watered by many a sparkling rivuIet
from the melting SHOWS OF their slopes
and snmmits. -.is AZ ISL.
II has linear extent north from the
Central Pacific of 40 miles. with
perh Fps one fourth as much In width
and is justly placed among the best
grain producing valleys Of the State.
Abont 10000 acres are devoted to the
cereals, chiefly wheat and barley giving
an average yield per acre OF IS bushels,
or about 25O, 600 in the aggregate.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-05-11

perh Fps one fourth as much In width
and is justly placed among the best
grain-produciug valleys of the State.
Abont lO.0Oo acres are devoted to the
cereals, chiefly wheat and barley giving
an average yield per acre OF IS bushels,
or about 25O, 600 in the aggregate.
"a To The MAsos. BORN AN IMPORTED,
s.NHIcH? Z
The soil seems admir- bly, adapted
also TO rye. A fine new species 7-new
TO the writer at least and claimed Ms
native of the county, was met with on
the rancho OF Mr.. c. Lamar O.. II il
known as the mammoth, and by some
ga the wild goose. from q report hat
the seed was found ia the craw of the
bird of the same name. 1t Is more
than likely that it has been introduced
by some shrewd farmer from the coast
of the Mediterranean or some other
foreign cline for the purpose of specu-
lation. Be this as il may, it is found
10 grow here very tall and luxuriautly.
at the same time giving find yield.
The heads are we'll filed and NJ arly
six inches in length. the grain long,
hard and plump; in color, much like
that of wheat. aud makes delicious
bread. whittier aud sweeter than anylrye
bread sou ever tasted, aud distinguish
able from that of wheat -four by an APP
preciabie difference in the sweetness of
the favor. as well MS in n slightly more
yellowish cast ia hs COLOR
MILLS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.
ia There Is good substantial -four
mill in the valley. supplying all wau o
Tor home consumption. with o large
surplus for Winuemuccs and other
places on the line of the railroad.
together with che mining districts of
this and adjacent counties. In the
upper end Of the valley there is a
fioarish.ng settlement. With large we'll
till. a farms from 100 to 800 acres each.
where they have q possofice and
store, Ace district school. in charge
of Professor Case. an I. o.. g. F.
lodE. and o Grange. numbering ~
members, who have erected q large
hall OF two stories--the lower soon to
be used for another store.
The Pacific Rural Press is found in
many Of their houses and highly
vhued. . fact speaking welt for the
intelligence and progressive spirit in
the community.
Land 10 by no means dear in the vicin.
ity, and can be safely recommended
to the attention of the immigrant in
ia search of o comfortable home.
Owing to the high price of material
little attention has thus far been given
to fencing, the only rancho of any
size under fence entire being that of
Mr.. B. Fisher. of $40 acres. The kind
adopted on his place, and generally, is
the post aud wire, which answers
we'll for is rel r
HORSES. SHEEP AND CATTLE.
Large bands of which are found
grazing in the valley aud on the 81
rounding mountains. The number
OF sheep 10 estimated at 10000 head.
and that Of horses and cattle at about,
5000 each. some 5000 beef cattle hav-
ing been fattened here last Winter for
the San Francisco market. Stock of,
all kinds are represented to do we'll in.
winter. In addition to an abundance
Of grass. hay is produced to the annual
amount of 2.0O0 tons. and 10 often
aold from tina attack ut from Sc to SlU
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-05-11

ID the improvement ofthsbreed "A few
Berkshires aud small lot of beautiful
Poland China pigs (making. by the
way. an excellent cross).l we're seen at
Mr.. T. j. Bradshaw's. giving evidenc.
of a step in the right direction. II ii
pays to raise the common stock, there
can be no loss In fssding and fsstsniDg
the finer breeds.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-05-11
Winnen1ucca Hotel.

u. okhOUX. PAoPAIEroR.
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
FIRST EDITION! i
oGLEI OWN EROUBL Es.
A oAsn THAT DID NOT CONF ONE mr..
Is MOT YET EMnHn

A oAsn THAT DID NOT CONE oRR Ru~
u NOT YET ENDED
me other day MIS-. Ann j. Mullen. ef
Ogletown, White Clay Creek Hundred
came before Esquire Frazer, and sworS
out warrants for the arrest of Henry I,of.
land and VIM. Vincent, for disorderlv
conduct, fighting and thre atening to do
bodily harm. Also, for the arrest OF
Mary Lofand and Mary Vincent, ON a
charge OF coming upon her premises in q
very insulting and abusive manner To-
wards her,
The hearing was fixed for yesterday A.
ternoon, and the defendants, with their
witnesses, were promptly on hand. read '
for trial. But the plaintiff, Mrs. Mullen,
failed to put in appearance, and after
waiting short while, the Squire told
the defendants that they might, depart
MI Vincent, one Of the accused. mada =
statement in regard to the affair, and
said that the only cause OF Mrs. Mnlleu's
complaint was fight between Henry
Lohand and Joseph PrichettI The two
mon In arranging for the fight, had
agreed not to sue each other for injuries
sustained. and then they pitched in
Both the combatants were in the 'Squire's
once, and their black eyes and scratched
faces attested the vigor OF their combat
They were mutually satisfied with the
result Of the fight, but Mrs. Mullen, who
Is Pritchett's hsuse-keeper, took a hand
in the matter by having warrants issued
as above stated. Instead of coming to
town and attending the hearing, how
ever she slipped away from the house
and could not be found at the desired
time. Afterwards the Squire issued an
attachment for Mrs. Mullen, and will
probably teach her better than to su,
persons 30 rscklessly and without cause
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
STRAY WAIFS.
City Council tonight.

CITY Council tonight.
This is the last day for Rhodes on
earth,
For the local news Of the day look to
the GAZETTE.
Job worK Of every description done at
the GAZETTE job office.
The pic mic at Brandywine Springs
takes place this afternoon.
The Delaware GAZETTE will be issued
from this office this afternoon.
A lamp is needed on Fifth street, be-
tween Walnut and Poplar streets.
Ifyou are need of good pair of shoes
60 to McCusker's, ZIG W.Second street.
Reed birds are now very fat and scarce.
They are selling at 81 and SIPS per
deZen.
What is the Board of II ealth going to
do about the nuisance in.the Brandywlne
water?
Madame Rentz's female minstrels will
appear at the Grand Opera House, in
this city, on the 9th inst,
The motion for new trial in the case
of Peter Mccall, will be argued in the U.
5. District Court tomorrow.
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20

PERsoNAL.-Mr. VIM. II. Thompson,
we'll known in this city, but who is now
an trip around the world was last heard
from as being in China He will be alb
sent for over year yet. During his b.
sence he will attend the Paris EXposi-
ton, which opens in that city early next
year. uoa.
Rev. j. M. P. Otis, pastor OF the west
Presbyterian Church, left yesterday In
company with his father-in-law MT.
McCrea, for the latters home near Selma,
Alabama. Mr.. McCrea, is in dehcate
health, and has been on here visiting Ior
the past three or four weeks.
Y.M.C. A.-The third meeting under
the auspices of the Young. Mems Chrls-
tiap Association will be held in the opera
H louise, Sunday afternoon, at O'CLOCK
The Association desires the enbire SUP
port of the christian community III wi SIiS
work, and hopes that the pubic OF VIII
mington will manifest their approDaIion
of the efforts of the young men py attenI,
ing these meetings largely. AiInoust
conducted solely for the unconvertea, ".
| they deemEit veryimportantIorth LOT the peopio
in general to be present.
The Triumph Truss IS marvel ol
mecbanical Ingenuity and accuracy ano
hence if properly adjusted will hotd any
Hernia in practice, when the IriuIlRI
| Pnpt,lre Cure, viii infa1hbly ana speeol,
c1lre il. These wonderful appnances ~ IS
sold at 1915 Chestnut street, Phiiadelpnls
and 334 Bowery, New York where tn' m
Truss is sodrrdnted, and the Cure uuW
anteed. Send 10 cents for DescripSs'' ~
Book, to either office. o-'
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
A Famous TrOuDe ,

The well-knowntheatrical stars known
as Madame Rentz's female MINISTRIES
will give one of their interesting and
spirited performances at the Grand
Opera House on Thursday evening, Sept
9th. The following in reference to one
of their recent performances is taken
from the Springfield, Mass, Republican:
This popular organization gave very
excellent entertainment at the Opera
House last evening to a crowded house
The varied and attractive programme
was faithfully carried out. The special
ties were all of high order of merit and
gave universal satisfaction to the large
audience present. The company is SUI
perior TO what it has been and we can
safely recommend it as one of the very
best that has ever appeared in Spring
fialh
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
For the 0azstta.
HLYNG-AHOFFmRx

We hope not another Sunday will bs
passed a. the last was In this city. and
more vigilance will be necessary In our
poncemon to stop the wholesale slauph-
Ter OF pigeons, birds and cats BY the
sling -shotter. According to one citizen's
account, no less than ten boys, passing
second and King and along Front, en-
gagged in the cruel sport; but sadder even
than tho lingering and painful deaf Of
Dird or cat, 10 the bold and reckles bear
ing ofths naughty boys, the ready false
hoods, the hardened hearts that could
look on suffering untouched. These are
The boys that whom little older, will
swell the drunkard's ranks. The tenn
perance reform begins here, and If those
who have been laboring 20 earnestly in
the cause would look deeper and spend
their talent and means 10 establish a
House OF Work and Correction for naugh
ty boys and lazy men, intemperance and
crime would receive more severe check
than all the tent and gospel meetings
could give 1t. Keep tobacco entirely
away frem the establishment and we
think taste for liquor would never
trouble them. Ii our State Legislature
refuses 10 appropriate the required sum,
let private subscriptions do 1t. Think OF
1t, gentlemen, for one moment, how Gu
r1ously things are worked-you sign q IL
cense to sell liquor and then pay police
man to arrest the drunkenman-literally
and truly you apply the torch to your
own dwellings and guide the burglars
hand to your safes; the Divine mind OF
man seems to work the other way, In
this case. Something should certain ly
be done in this direction at once. Won
derful stories are told Of the House Of
Correction, at Randall's Island, New
York. The most vicious boys, seemingly
unreclaimable, have become good citi
zens and wealthy men; they in theil
turn sowing good seed. Ten years age
our Legislature granted the charter but
have lacked the strength to appropriate
the money. We will prove the economy
tof the measure by quoting an article
from Howard Jenkins Commercial
"Crime is far more costly than education
1t is cheaper to provide facilities for the
liberal education Of thousand boys,thar
to track, arrest, try, convict and punish
half that number of criminals. 1t is cheay
er, by actual computation, for State to
send young man through college, thar
to send him to the gallows. If we take
into account damage to society by Law
breakers, as well as the cost Of prosecu.
tion, the discrepancy is vastly greater
Crime, in whatever eorm, from the rob
bing Of hen roost to needless declara
tion of war, is luxury no communit
can afford and which true economy seiz
es every means to dispense with. Edu
cation, on whomsoever bestowed, is
gain to the community. The increase ot
it brings decrease of crime"
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20

WORK AT HARLAN's.-Wo in the ship
yard of the Harlan & HollinRsworth Co.,
still remains quit. active. The Morgan
steamer Neoo York still remains in the
dry dock and the work of adding anoth-
er deck to her is being rapidly pushed
forward, all the hands having been tax
en- off of the new steamer that is being
constructed. The new ferry boat and
the American dredging machine will
soon be ready to launch.
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS AND RACES
West Chester, September 2O 81, %.
Oxford, September 26, 27, %.
Doylestown, October 2, 3, 4, 3.
York, October 2, 3, a, 3.
Middletown, Del, October 3, 4, 8.
Lancaster Park, October 2, 8, 4.
Bel Air, Md, October 9, 10, IL, IL.
Wilmington Park, October 9, 10, II.
PosTPoNED.-The meeting of the con-
gregation of the West Presbyterian
church that was called for last evening
for tho purpose of electing Dlders, was
post poned for two weeks on account OF
the absence of the pastor Rev. j. Nj. p
Otis.
SALE OF DRY GOODS AND CARPETS -
Kennard & Co., will continue the sale OF
their goods at the old stand until Satur
day. After that you will find them il
their new store 62l Market street, with
fine, choice and cheap line OF goods.
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
A HEALTH INFLUENCE!
Restoring the Nervous and Debilitate

Restoring the Nervous and Debilitated.
Imparting Life, Strength, and Health to
the tUaStir0 organism.
Successfully treating Disease WitIio,t Medicine
DIR. BRYAN'S ELECTRO OVOLTAIC AND
MAGNETIC APPLIANCES
Recently introduced after years of study
and research. They are of quadruple pow
er. Imbuing the system with constant
current of VitatiSta0 Electric and Magnetic
force,
ELECTRICITY IS NATURES POWER.
A Sovereign Specific in Dyspepsia-Ner
vous Debility-Diseases of the Lungs
Rheumatism Paralysis -Epilepsy-Sciati-
ca Spinal derangements--Impo
Disorders OF the Kidneys-and Functional
difficulties generally.
The Appliances are strongly charged with
Electric, Galvanic and Magnetic influence
of different degrees Of Intensity, suitable to
all cases, and conditions, and eject Cares
,Uhere medicines hdUe failed.
References to numerous Physicians and
Patients.
strated Pamphlets explaining the
pies Of their action, Cost, ETC., free on
aLion, Address
DIR. BRYAN
147 East Fifteenth Street,
New YorK.
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20

ARM BRoKEN.-Patrick,a little boy Of
four years, son OF Nicnael Stannard, of
West Wilmington, climbed upon the hind
wheel of -four wagon, which was left
standing in the street. When the driver
started the team, not knowing the little
boy was on the wheel. and canght the little
fellows right arm between the spokes of
the wheel and the body of the wagon badly
bruising and breaking the arm just above
the elbow. DR.. West reduced the fracture
and dressed the wound, with fair prospect
for speedy recovery.
BADLY ScALDED.-Ye esterday morning
Charles, 10 year old son of Owen p.
Benner, living on Montgomery street, fell
backward into tub of hot water, and
scalded himself badly from his shoulders
to his knees. Medical aid was summon
ed, and the boy is now doing well.
AT THE REsERvoIR.-The pleasant
weather during this week has enabled
operations to be conducted quite briskly
at the reservoir The clay grinder is kept
constantly busy, and pudding is going
on rapidly.
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
IHE MIDDLETOWN FAIR.

The third annual fair OF the Peninsula
Agricultural and Pomological Associa-
tion will be held on the fair grounds,
near Middletown, on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, October Sd, 4th and 9th.
Every arrangement Is being made for the
success of the fair, and superior accom-
modations will be afforded exhibitors tor
the display of their various articles
Special rates have been arranged for with
the P. W. & B R. R., in regard to pas
sage and rates of freight on articles Tor
exhibition.
The trial of speed each day will be as
follows:
First day-Colts under four years, 500;
$3.50 class, $780, 2:40 class, $3.50.
Second day-For owners, so; $50
class, $500; 2:34 class, $3.50.
T ird day-3;00 class, $3.50; 2:40 class,
$500; $3.50 class, $3.50.
The general admission to the grounds
will be so cents, With 25 cents extra for
seats on the grand stand, during the
races.
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
ELECTRIC FLASHES.

The siege of Plevna still proceeds by sap
and trench.
Revenue receipts yesterday, e297 1850;
customs, S54S, ,665.F.
General Sherman will leave Walla- Wal =
la to-day for Portland, Oregon.
The whole Mexican border is now said to
be ina disturbed condition.
Senator Morton has recovered from his
low nervous condition OF Tuesday.
1850 in bullion were withdrawn from
the Bank of England on balance yesterday.
popular reception was yesterday given
General Mcclellan in Faneuil Hall, Bos.
ton.
Pennsylvania Railroad stock sold in
London yesterday at 29A. Reading brought
II.
Joseph Duerkoff of the Marine Band OF
Washington fell dead yesterday of heart
disease.
A London despatch says d. d. Spencer,
the defaulting Chicago bank president, has
not been arrested yet.
The Merchants, Farmers and Mechanics
Savings Bank of Chicag ,, failed yesterday
afternoon. Assets and liabilities not
stated
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
Societies,

MEETING THIS Thursday EVENING.
Jefferson Lodge, No. 2, l. o. o. F., at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mattahoon Tribe, No. II, I. o. r. NJ,
at McClary's Building.
Keokuk Tribel, No. 3, 1. o. r. NJ, at
Hall 415 Market street.
Eden Lodge, 1. o. o. f., at hall, 3rd
and King streets.
Wilmington Division, No. l, S. of I.
in McClary's Building.
Hope Council, No. 2, Jr. o. U. A. M, at
Jr. o. U. A. N. Hall, oil Market
street.
Lady Washington Home Communion,
604 Market street.
Wilmington Grotto, No. 4, s. and D.
Of A. A, Bradford's Building.
Clayton LODGE No. of p, X. of P.
Hall, All Market street
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
A UDITOR'S SALE.

A UDIToRs SALE. .ArIaIItttt
"a By virtue OF a warrant OF the Mayor
OF the City or Wilmington, to me directed
viii be exposed @ Public Sale, at 2 80
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1877,
At the City Auditors office, No. SX East
9Th street, In the City OF Wilmington, New
Castle Couty, State OF Delaware,
AN those Two certain lots or pieces OF land
situate Ia the City OF Wilmington, New
bounded and described as follows, to wit
No. l. Beginning at the intersection OF the
Old Ferry Road (now New Castle avenue)
and the marsh road now Garashe's Lane,
seventy-one and a half degrees, west forty
two and half perches TO o corner stone set
for new corner by Zadock Townsend, de-
ceased and James Bennett; thence by the
next four lines dividing this from other
| lands lato of the said Zadock Townsend de-
ceased, Damely north ninetenn degrees,
| east ten and one third perches to q corner
stone, thence east one perch to the centre of
hedge. thonce with said hedge north six
teen degrees, east twonty. seven and one
half perches TO another new corner stone at
| the end or the hedge, thence with another
hedge south seventy-four degrees, east for
| " and three-hfths perches to the centre of
| the said New Castle avenue, thence along
the centre thereof south sixteen and one
half degrees; west thirty nine perches to the
place of beginning, containing about ten
| acres, more or less.
No. 2. Beginning at q stone corner for
land Of the said James Bennett, Jesse Alex
| ander and Zadock Townsend, deceased
| thence along the said Townsend line with
the hedge northeasterly thirty-slx perches
and three links to new corner, thence
still along said Townsend line with q hedge
southeasterly forty -one perches and eleven
links to the middle of the old Ferry Road
(now New Castle avenue) thence Herewith
tsouthweSterly thlrty-six perches and i've
links to corner Of other land OF the said
James Bennett, thence with the said Ben
nett's other land northwesterly forty -one
perches and eighty links to the first men,
TONED stone and place OF beginning, con-
| tanning about ten acres, more or less.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro-
perty Of James Bennett, and to be sold by
| G. b. UNDERWOOD,
| City Auditor.
N. B.-The above named property is to
be sold to satisfy lien thereon for paving
&c. sepiS-ts
| II TT COYI,E A. Co Auctioueers
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
THE EXECUTION.

Tomorrow, at New Castle, John
Rhodes. negro, murderer of James Tenn
pie, colored, will pay the death penalty
upon the gallows, unless executive Glenn
ency is extended in his behalf. This lat
ter event is not regarded as possible,
and the general expectation is that the
execution will take place. Already the
Sheriff is besleged with hundreds Of ap-
plicants for passes to witness the revolt
ing spectacle, but it is understood that
the execution will be private and that
but few persons beyond the jury, ply
siclans, officers, reporters and Immediate
family connections Of the condem ned
man will be admitted.
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
An Impudent Tramp.

HE ESDEAvoRs TO FoRCR HIS WAY INT
LOOSE UPON him.
Attached to Edgemoor station on the
P. W. & B. R. R., is dwelling which is
occupied by man who works for Mr..
Sellers, land who alsotakes care of the sta
tion forths rent. This morning, about $50
o'clock, as his children were about leav-
ing the house for school, and as they
opened the door big burly tramp with
forbidding countenance endeavored to
to step In, but the children closed the
door, but before they could bolt it he
forced it open and stepped within, The
children Immediately commenced scream
ing, and the lady of the house ordered
him OUT. Her order had no effect as he
turned fiercely and with an oath told her
to hold her tongue. Seeing that he
would not leave she ordered the children
to let loose a large bull dog that was
chained in the yard. Upon being let
loose the dog jumped at the tramp and
catching him by the throat bore him to
the floor. The lady caught hold of the
rope that was around the dogs neck and
after considerable trouble succeeded in
getting him off the tramp. During the
struggle the dog bit and lacerated the
man in a terrible manner, biting through
his nose and hands, and also tearing
| away portions of his person.
Officer VIM. Legg was notified of the
| occurrence and went out to the station IN
special train and brought the man in to
the depot, from whence he was taken to
the Police Station, where medical assist
ance was summoned. The man is in
terrible condition and it is doubtful if he
will recover. Hundreds of other tramps
should be served in the same IN amer.
The daily gazette., 1877-09-20
lAL NOTICES.
Great Discovery.

70 be strong healthy and Wig
r. hunkel's Bitter Wine OF
uage can convey an adequate
mediate and almost miracu- :
louuced by taking e. Il. Kun
ihe OF Iron in the diseased
y shattered nervous system.
en- down by excess, weak by
Palredby sickness, the relaxed
organization Is restored to
ana vlgor. Sold only in 81
OyaIl druggists and dealers
llllty' Nervous Debility.
oppressed, irritable state OF
aagfyouS, exhausted feeling,
siilihation, confused head
,.,m,eGonSequences of excess.
,Sorh. This nervous debili-
ieIsh cure In E. f. Kunkel's
sn,oI ,r1Ii. 1t tones the system.
~ a'ai !, gloom and despondency,
IN. ule entire system. Sold
Snt,,u Is, uet The genuine. Take
I bjA bnSels, 1t has a yellow wrap
5,Sp SN photograph on outside.-
'vvsglst Z. +. Kunkel Pro-
4 Saoa Sogt4 Ninth Street, Phila-
+, gr,iu gyon, lor circular. or advice
ho,,,N siyaI remedy. Get it of your
l,,r,,., 5,''ts lor - 90. 1t cannot
""''eed to do as is recom-