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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-10

THE Silver House seems Away
crowded with transient and regula
guests.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-10

MINING Academia very pain
full accident occurred at half-past
10o'clock Wednesday night in the
drift running from the 150O-foot
level OF the Consolidated Virginia
mine to the G. & G. shaft. Victor
Berna, a miner, had put in o blast
and set it off in the usual way. but
one of the holes hung fire. Berna
approached the place, thinking
everything all right, when the
tardy blast exploded. He was
knocked down and very badly hurt.
DR.. Grant was called, and made an
examination of the mans injuries.
Bis right eye is entirely destroyed
and his entire face is bruised and
mangled in the most frightfu; man
ner His right side and arm were
filled with fine rock, and caused
great pain. 1t is thought his in
juries will not prove fatal, though
they are Of the most serious nature.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-10

E@~N. Blown q Co, ~ south G
street, Virginia, manufacture their
.owp clothing.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-10

HoLLowAY's PILLs--are a sure
remedy for all sexual complaints
and may be taken by females of all
ages, who are suffering from a dis
organized system or those distressing
diseases in particular which fire.
quently occur from ina,tention at
the turn OF life. They are SO mild
that the most delicate female
may take them with perfect safety.
rs cents per box or pot. aF
OLA SIS. Cohn will be here every two
weeks with his vlas box
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-10

INQUEsT.-Coroner Hodges held
an inquest Wednesday as to the death
Of William Hoskins, who was killed
IN the Crown Point mine. No new
facts were elected by the testimony
and the jury returned their verdict in
accordance with the facts. The de-
ceased was notified Of the. coming of
the giraffe previous to its reaching
him, and why he did not take him
self to place of safety must now be
mystery forever.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-10

GOLD HILL AMATEURs.-The en-
tertainment given by the Gold Hill
Amateur Minstrels in Miners Union
Hall, Wednesday light was well at
tended. Gold Hill always does offer
fair encouragement to home talent.
The programme consisted of comic
and sentimental songs, instrumental
solos, laughable acts, choruses, and
so forth The gentlemen taking
part in the performance are Tommy
Alexander (tambo), c. C. Conweil
Gnterlocutor), Z. f. Hall (bones),
Joseph Ivy, r. T. Rule, j. Gribble,
Edwin Rascoe, Dan O'Connell, Mr..
Moyle and P. Langworthy.
VEToED.-Governor Bradley return
ed to the Assembly, without his APP
proval, the bill increasing the salaries
of the Storey County Commissioners.
The Governor stated in his veto mes
sage that he consider ed the service of
the Commissioners fully paid by the
present salary. The bill increased
the salaries from 5000 to 81, 500 per
annum, and he did not think this the
proper time for Storey county to in
dulge in the luxury of an increase of
official salaries. The veto was sus-
tained
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
RREvITIEs.

The Pic. wants mustaches to be taxed az an ar
ticle of luxury. This, on the part of the Old
Lady, appears quite disinterested. II reminds us
OF the fox who once made an eloquent srgume Mt
against the wearing OF tails as useless ap-
pendsge. One Of the tribe, however, exposed
his treachery by showing that the orator had lost
his own tail In . trap prepared against invaders
Of hen roosts.
Chas. W. Lowell, ex-Speaker OF the House of
Representatives under H. O. Warmoth, died in
the state OF Maine on tho 3D. instant. We hear
that his last days were passed in want and almost
destifution. Peace be- to his ashes. +" NthV NOR
tuis nisi bonum"
The Crescent Base Ball Club met and defeated
the Muffers on Sunday by score Of II to IL.
Yesterday at q. m. the thermometer, at Du-
hamels, on Canal street, indicated a tempera-
ture of SO degrees, the lowest OF the season, and
at no time during the day did it get higher than
63 degrees.
again, for the reason, perhaps, that the wearer's
last election bet has not yet been cancelled.
Joseph A. Craig, in his capacity Of school d.
rector proposes that the various car companies
have special tickets printed to be sod,to school
teachers In packages OF twenty at two and one
half cents piece. This Ia good idea and ought
to be followed up.
nicaion between the Central Police Station aud the
Superior Criminal Court. II 10 estimated that the
annual cost Of the telephone will not exceed $50,
q trf ng amount in comparison with the cost
of q telegraph wire, which would necessitate the
employment Of an operator. In the course Of
time this system of communication will, doubt
less, supercede the telegraph throughout the
CITY. and we see no reason why it should not be
substituted without delay.
The last tramp OF summer vacated the iron
seat in Lafayette Square at an early hour last
night and sought refuge on door sill.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
The Prisoner says 1T Was the Officer anm
the Officer swears 1t Was the
CurbstOne.

Aaron Butler, when he was trotted out of the
dock yesterday morning, and brought face 10
face with Judge smith, to answer the charge of
having been drunk and disturbing the peace.
had the appearance Of man that had been
handled without gloves.
His Honor noticed the deplorabe condition Of
the accused aud inquired of him who had in
ficted the cut that on his face. The accused
said 81 was in nv houss sunday night, and
was having some words with nv wife when Off
Ger Drsool, without q warrant, entered nv
domieile ami made me- prisoner; while en- route
to the staff n DriscolI placed nippsrs on nv
wrists and twisted the torturlng instruments
Driscoll was assisted by Officer Henry, whe
twisted my other hand behind my back. After
/ had been iuoarcsrated in the Second Precinct
station Driscoll struck me"
Patrolman Driscoll states that he made Butler
prisoner Sunday night for being drunk and dis
turbing the peace, aud while taking him to the
station he resisted 81 that he was compelled to
call ON Officer Henry TO assist him. and was also
compelled to pl ce nippers on the prisoner. The
prisoner then walked with them until they
reached the corner Of st. Thomas and Terpsf-
ohore, when he attemp ed to pick np brick 10
assault them, but missing his footing he fell in
juriDg himself about the face.
Judge Smith dismissed the accused, but in
strueted him to make sffidavits against the
officers.
The judge seems TO have taken but little stock
In Butler picking up brick while in the oustodv
Of two offioeI,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS.



After visiting Callender's Georgia Minstrels
two nights in succession, we are prepared to say
to our lady friends that they can attend their per-
formances with the assurance that nothing will
be seen or heard 10 offend their delicate and re-
fined tastes. We have not only our experience
to justify us in this promise, but We informed
by Mr.. Calender, himself, that he has made it
study to avoid cosrseness even in the most gro
tesque performances of the stage, with q
desire to combine fun and frolic with
gentility, and in this we are fatisfed
that he has succeeded. We do not
venture this opinion without q full investigation,
and hence we have reason to believe that hence
forward the very large audiences that have mani
tested already themselves at the St. Charles will
present nightly an increased number of ladies
and children.
The company, as We have already raid, is far
superior TO the average minstrel organic atoms,
aud contain elements to be found in only few Of
them.
On Sunday next the Berger Family, who have
not visited us for several years. will begin to play
short engagement at the st. Charles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
.s7g5.785 GO
Total cost.
VARIETIES THEATRE.

The Picayune on Sunday made the following
announcement:
"The catastrope which bsfell the Dorsey Og-
den troupe in Bsvsnnsh will seriously interfere
with engagement at the Varieties Theatre here
as that company WAS to have supported Miss
Rose .Eytinge, Raymond, sHsrkins and other
stars"
We are satisfied that the writer of the Plea
y,t1e was prompted in making the announcement
by natural sympathy for our fashionable the.
atrioal resort. and II we comply with q request
to correct the publication it is only becaute we
cannot understand how De Horsay Hogden's
failure could interfere with anything legitimate.
De Horsay is good fellow, but he certainly
never even Invented the traditional color Of seal.
ing wax or waters, not TO say anything OF that of
red tape, and if he Pic. has erred, it's, his or
her error is not attributable to malice, but TO q
chronic inclination to believe everything good,
especially in the theatrical line although Of late
we csn say, ia all sincerity, that In this respect
the Pic. has shown great improvement and
marked ability frequently.
The fact Of the matter is, this Dorsey Ogden
and bis troupe we're to have supported John T.
Raymond, who is engaged to appear at the varie.
ties sometime in January or February next. and
II may be all the better for the public, ~ well az
fer Raymond and the management of the
Varieties, that his engagements have been inter-
fered with.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
The Award for the Repairs I'm the Hall
of the House Of representatives.

Hon. Louis Bnsh, Speaker Of the House of
Representatives sent us for publication state
ment Of his award in the matter of his ADVERTISE
ment for bids for the manufacturing Of desks to
be used by the members Of the Legislature, and
also for repairs to be made to the hall. BY sorle
oversight, for which we hereby apologies to MIR.
Rnah, the document was not published.
The following correspondence will, however,
rectiiysmatters:
EXCELSIOR soHooL FURNITURE MANUFACTURE
ING COMPANY. 58 Camp street.
New Orleans, October "a, 1877.
Hon. Louis Bush, No. 81 Perdido street, New Or
leans, La:
Sir-On or about the 22d OF September you ad-
vertised through the off Dial journal (the DEMO-
GRAFT for proposals TO build platform, one hum
dred and twenty desks and furnish oarpeting for
the House Of Representatives. The writer did
make bid for the whole Of it, and TO this day
has no official knowledge az to whom the contract
was awarded to.
II you remember, ! called on you, and you said
you had given it to the papers TO publish, which
suppose they declined to do. At the DEMOCRAT
Office they informed me that they never had the
award.
would respectfully suggest as matter Of JUS.
tice you make 1t public. The parties whom
represent wish to know why did not get the con-
tract. l am respectfully,
JAMES i. PERNET, Agent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
opened with the "Haleluys Chorus. wbbb vas
anflP hY the mann n tLs ae.sist- .-.la.l 6 49,

opened with the "Hslleluys Chorus. whSh 80.
sung by the members Of the society with asNh,rs.
te ensemble aud sentiment Next Miss Esr....
Yenni deliciously sang Arthur Bnlyap's baantssr.I
ballad Once Again" Marks Kaiser fniIn,ns1
With violin solo, "Balade ct Polonaisa y ~ n.
Vleuztemps, and many touches OF tbaa,
talented young volipist recalled The bow of the
jo'd master. The qusrtette that came pext was
sung with that precision and tasteful melody
that eharseterizes the old stag RI Of the elniss
MISS Henristte N srtin then sang. in a clear. fnli
voice, with ssope and melody the HStela Walt y
by J. Faurs, after which followed. to close tl,e
first part Of the concert, "sprjpg Niphfs. - r
chorus wherein only the ladies' sang and iiha :
blending OF angeln voices did It ssern. Tha
"Chorns Of Spirits" was very well snnu bv IN.
chorus, after which Miss Ids Remsn snnw
LIE Lac" by Mendelsohn. with good deal of
taste and melody. "'"1 "
After this piano solo was snnonnced and ve
prepared TO depart, not being afflicted. M orr
friend Puck has it, with the "mspia a piann
fort but the first notes struck upon the ipstrn.
ment held us in suspense; we waited and looked.
it was Mrs. L. Samuel formerly Miss Marpnsriss
Elie). playing melody from Chopin. We had
no idea that the piano could be made 10 emit
suoh delicious sounds, but art and natural talent
will effect wonders, and We cannot help paving
due tribute to both on this 90 sasioD.
The musical fste crowned with The ballad
"Let Ne Dream Again." sung by Miss A. T,shar-
mann, in the fsIictous style with which she
manages the sweet est Of voices, and ended with
the chorus "The Heavens Are Telling nv the
whole force OF the Society.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
COAL OH. AGAIN.

One OF our merchants WAS also one of the call
ers on the Mayor yesterday, to DO informed as to
what he must do ia his quandary. He had just
received he said, large consignment or coal
oil, with which he had never had anything to do
before and In the face of the law his position he
thought deserved some consideration on the
part of the city administration, meaning that he
should be permitted to store Oil in his own store.
The Mayor said what he has already said on the
subject that the city ordinances had been etandng
long enough, and If they had not been enforced
heretofore il was because he d d not wish to ap-
near "a a prosecutor of our merchants or an i'm.
pediment to commerce. But the matter was one
Of too much importance to permit OF any further
delay to enforce the law, and no further respite
or delay would be given to anybody to comply
with II. The gentleman left apparently convinced
that the Mayor was in earnest.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
pOLICEuEN's VISIT.

All The commanders of police precincts, lead
by Chief Boy Ian, visited the City Hall yesterday
10 examine the uniforms submitted by the house
of Leon Godchhux. All agreed upon sample No.
1, TO cost $40, barring, however, the white cord
along the outer seam of the trousers As to
the head dress. these officers express themselves
decidedly in favor OF the hats now In use, instead
OF the OLD style caps, which offer no protection
against the weather. The only objection urged
against the new winter uniforms is that they are
to be paid for out OF the January, February and
March pay, which Ia equal to cash, and some OF
them think that the contractor ought to take his
chances like the other creditors OF the city. On
the other hand, 1t IL argued that the furnishsr
bases his bid on cash payments.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
THE wATEHwORKs.

The revenue from the water rates shows an in
crease yesrly, thus far the amount received at
the (ty Hall since the first OF October from that
source being over $4,000. This little sum will
be great loss to the proposed WaterworEs Com
,any. The organisation Of which, 10 appears, is
hsmpered by speculation In Waterworks bonds,
which go up In proportion TO the prospects of
the organization of the company. Had the or
ganisation been effected before the day fixsd for
the collection OF the water rates, the company
would find itself with that much money in its
Golfers.
by the way, Administrator Ed wards lie now on.
gagged making an investigation OF the require
those Waterworks bondholders who are willing
10 20 into he Organization OF the company. A
new set Of boilers at the msin works aud nu.
merous changes in the pipes will be necessary,
we understand; many Of the latter being earthsn
pipes, too fragile TO stand great pressure of
water. Administrator Edwards will also advise
the laying OF 80 inch pipe along the levee, from
Canal street TO the lower limits OF the system,
such 40 now exists above Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
CITY ECHOES.

When she was lodged in the Fifth Precinct
station on charge Of larceny she gave the name
OF Sarah, and swore that was the only name she
ever had.
james Mcclure had good cause, sad did
really believe that VIM. Morrison stole sf3 IS. 10
he had him lodged In the Central Station.
The bridge at the corner OF Clsiborne and Ur-
sulines street 8 is broken and should be repaireds
Yesterday Mr.. Enright swore out an affidavit,
charging Mr.. and Mrs. Hurn with assault and
battery with shovel.
Samuel Smith, found sick and in q speechless
condition on board the steamboat Frazer, lying in
the New Basn WAS sent to the Charity Hospital.
Joseph Wesley, charged by J. r. Hartman
with having committed burglary at his Premises
corner OF Gslvez and ST. Louis streets, on the
night OF the 2ist inst, was yesterday sent TO the
Parish Prison by Judge Miltenberger, in default
Of $1,000 appearance bonds.
Geo. Addell, who stabbed Tim Tobin and John
Burke on the night OF the 2lst inst, was placed
under $500 bonds, in each case, for his appear
sncs.
Mrs. Geo. Taylor yesterday swore ont an sff-
davit against Cora Howard and Eva Shields,
whom she charges with having, on the night Of
the 10th inst, feloniously broke into her house,
No. 40 North Rampant street. Warrants were
issued for the arrest OF the accused
The Picny,tae some two DAYS ego published
hat the reason why James Davis could not be
punished by Judge MilteDbergtr for an assault
and battery, was that he prosecutor could not DO
believed on oath. The tru h, as related by the
Judge himself, is to the effect that he had no
jurisdiction in the matter, as the crime was COM
mitted out of his district, and he recommended
the prosecutor to go before Judge Smith and
swear out the affidavit. The Picayune fur
Their states that The accused was rearrested bT
order If Chief Boylan. The fact ia that Judge
Miltenberger there and then sent the accused to
the Parish Prison for thirty days for being
dangerous and suspicious character.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
THE wuARyEs READY.

All the wharves OF the Third District are com.
pleted and ready for occupation, except the
steamship wharf at the Lower Cotton Press, which
Mr.. Pllie deputy surveyor. informs US will be
ready for use by Saturday.
The steamship wharf at the head of Esplanade
street Ia also completed, and was occupied by
steamship In the afternoon.
The barge wharf at the head of Girod street
his also received it's finishing touches, and IL
ready for orcupatIons
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPENER.

opened yesterday, with the exception OF the Mo.
Donogh school No. 1, the Webster school and the
Madison school, which are undergoing repairs.
The latter, 40 we have already said, will not be
character Of the repairs which il is undergoing.
The attendance at the schools was unusually
small. due probably to the short notice given OF
the opening day and possibly also to the threaten
ing and chilly weather
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
wuus FOR CONTRACTS.

The following bids were opened at the City
Hall yesterday for repairing the House Of Refuge
and filing the avenues leading thereto.
John Page, for repairs $3.50; for filing $3.50.
II. j. Connolly. for repairs $3.50, and for filling
S605.
the Small. pox Hospital, VIM. Henry sixty cents
per yard; f. Curry fifty cents; j. J. O'Hara SIXTY
i've cent?, and James Root tirty-two and hale or
$1,000 for The entire work.
The bids will be presented to the City Council
to-day for their acceptance or rejection.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
NOtiCe to Del1nnIIenfs.

By notice published in the proper column it
will be seen that the State tax collector is deter
mined unon doing his duty to the State. Let
every taxpayer do the same. On the lat Of No.
vember next all those who have not paid their
taxes to the State will have their names pub
lished as delinquents, and it would be as well for
them to avoid the cost.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
EKMUZEsrs
Professor Font ine's Plan for Draining
the City and EnvirOns.

Professor FOntRine's Plan for Draining
the City and EnvirOns.
BY reason OF the extremely low depression Of
ths land upon which the city OF New Orleans is
situated, with the waters Of the river in front and
those OF tho lake in the rear 80 nearly upon the
same level with the city. and often above it, en-
eineering skill has found It impossible to devise
q system Of drainage adequate to the require
ments OF SO great q city. Heretofore IL has been
found impracticable to adopt any other than the
miserably inefficient system Of surface-drainage
which now maintains, the evils Of which are 30
manifest and 30 monstrous as to render its
further perpetuation exousable upon no other
hypothesis than the utter impossibility Of
correcting il and supplying better
one, This subject has always been
one of deep solicitude to our people, and
il is recognized as one that concerns go materi-
ally the prosperity Of the city that its discussion
is never devoid OF interest. Latteriy, however,
the question has assumed pressing Importance
for sanitary reasons, and the demand for some
more efficient drainage than the city now has is
becoming urgent and universal. 1t Is In re-
sponse to this demand which is almost q popu-
ian clamor, that Prof. Fontaine has come forward
with his novel conception, which he has christ
ened sekmuzesis." The principle of hydraulics,
10 which the professor has given this formidable
nsme is q very simple one, b. ing nothing else
than an az yet unried application OF the principle
Of attraction Of cohesion.
Ia few words, his plan 10 as follows: lie pro.
river. somewhere near the Bonnie. Csrre crevasse,
back OF the city, to point Just below it, where
n N ID empty into the river. Through this
Snnsl. which ia to be twenty-six feet deep BY
Nty feet wide, there will flow stream OF water
<the river above and into II again below the
current of never less than three
Nnur. Into this canal there will be run
hrough which the drainage Of the
Implying into u at Or near tne
y lie canal and detecting with
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23

The members OF the Crescent Gun Club held
practice shoot on Sunday, October FL, with Ii o
following result
j. r. BADGER.
1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 o OIL II OF
G. G. DERUsSEY.
1110O 11l001 o. 90 Oh
WIN. A. LANDRY.
1111111111 / 1-D
There we're four other matches Of miss and go
out in which VIM A. Landry proved victor in oil.
BY the way, the ctor Is son OF observation-disclosures
La. dry, and IT, at his young age, one OF tho
best wing shots in tho city. There will be an
Official club match on Sunday, November A, by
the same Clue, for championship badge.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23
THE ASSESSORS,

Administrator Rengstorfi. together with the
Board of State Assessors, WAS diligently en-.
gagged during the entire day yesterday in exam
lining the applications OF taxpayers for arbitra-
tionH In assessment cases. The claims and re-
examinations were az varied as there were appli.
.cations. Nothing Of Importance. however, was
passed upon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-23

At no time have our housekeapsrs had bet
ter opportunity Of supplying themselves with
articles Of furniture. Mr., George gischof of
No II Ursulines street. between Royal and
Bourbon streets, has q stock on hand which he
offers at cost price and delivered free Of charge.
We have alaays heard that batter bargains
could be Obtained d2wa town. than ab2ve
the truth OF this assertion. A short visit 10 Mr.
Bischoi's store will no doubt be Of baaefit to
those in need OF furniture.