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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
The Telephone.

The telephone is a success, and
as such entitled to public favor as q
triumph of Science. Recent expert
ments at or near Boston, carried on
bv persons six miles apart, under
the supervision of Professor Bell.
the inventor, fully demonstrated
the facility with which the human
voice in ordinary conversation or in
song, or instrumental music. may
be transported over intervening
space for long distances by means
OF wires. The following is q de,
scription of this improvement in
telegraphy:
The telephone, in its present
form, consists of powerful, COM
pound, permanent magnet, to the
poles of which are attached ordi-
nary telegraph coils of insulated
wire. In front of these poles. sur
rounded by these coils of wire, is
placed diphragm Of iron. A
mouth-piece to converge the sound
upon this diaphragm substantially
completes tho arrangement. As is
we'll known, the motion Of steel or
iron in front of the poles Of a
magnet creates a current OF cleo
tricity in the coils surrounding the
poles of the magnet, and the dura-
ton of the motion of the steel or
iron moved or vibrated in the prox-
unity of the magnet When the
human voice causes the diaphragm
to vibrate, electrical undulations
are induced in the coils environing
the magnets precisely analogous
to the undulations Of the air pro
duced by that voice. These coils
are connected with the line wire,
which may be of any length, pro
vided the insulation be good. The
undulations which are induced in
these coils travel through the line
wire, and passing through the coils
of an instrument of precisely SINH
lar construction at the distant sta
ton, are again resolved into air un-
dulations by the diaphragm of this
instrument.
The tests gave perfect satisfaction.
1t was recently put to q novel prac-
teal test in Chicago. The tele-
graph operators of that city had a
ball, at which the dancing was to
tunes telephoned from Milwaukee.
The experiment. was success, the
music furnished being as audible
and sweet as if delivered by band
in the room.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
SUPPRESSION OF HAZING.

Senator Sargent, Of the Committee
on Naval Affairs, to whom was re-
ferred the petition Of Joseph Beelr
Jr. to lie restored to the Naval
Academy, from which he was dis
charged by sentence of Court-mar'
tiaI, has reported adversely. The
petitioner was member of the naval
school. He was tried by Court-mar-
,ial and duly convicted Of the charge
of hazing, and IN accordance with
the law was sentenced to be expelled
The proceedings and findings OF the
Court was approved, and the sentence
has been carried into effect. After
recounting the various recommends
tons of the Superintendent OF the
Academy and Visiting Committees
Of Congress that law be passed fol
the suppression of this pernicious
practice, and the act itself. the re-
port, in conclusion, says: To grant
the relief prayed for would be, in the
opinion of the committee, injurious
TO the discipline of the naval school
The Act OF 1875 might as we'll be re-
pealed as for Congress to favorably
entertain requests of this kind. Coco
conduct, industrious habits, continued
application to study, are few OF TIT
requisites that make valuable mar
and an efficient officer, and it Ii
hoped that these qualities will neveI
be undervalued by Congressions
action or influence in the manage
ment of the Naval Academy, or II
the education of those whose gooe
fortune it may be to have theil
names on the lists of students at tha
honOred institution.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

GATE TO THE SENATE.-The fact
that in the next Senate Ex-Governor
Morgan of Alabama, Ex-Governor
Garland of Arkansas, Ex-Governor
Kirkwood of Iowa, Ex-Governor Lam
ders of Nebraska, Ex-Governor Gro
yer of Oregon and Ex-Governor Coke
of Texas, all have seats in the next
Senate, indicates very strongly that
the Gubernatorial office is the gate.
All these Governors held office at the
time of their election. They consti-
tute quite large delegation of ex-
Governors entering simultaneously.
We are not able to indicate how many
ex-Governors they will meet, but the
number is quite large. BY way of
illustration it may be stated that Nor
ton stepped from the Governorship
Of Indiana into the Senate. Booth
was translated from the Goverorship
of California to the same high cham
Der. There are vastly more Senators
emerging from the Gubernatorial
Office than any other position.-[S.
F, Bulletin.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

The public manifest considerable
interest in the trial of Harry Thomp-
son, alias Huff and the courtroom
is generally well-tilled with spec
tators during the examination of
witnesses. The evidence of the
witnesses examined last Saturday.
though circnmstantial, was strong
against the defendant. One wit
ness testified that Huff remarked a
short time before the killing of
McRavey, that he would fix him. Or
words to that effect. Another testi-
fed that Huff drew pistol on him.
as he approached the river bank,
about mile from Golconda, and
remarked that McRavey was killed
and that witness knew it.
Capt. Pierce, of Virginia City,
the last witness on the stand before
Court adjourned, testified that he
knew Huff at Palisade, and hearing
that he was accused of murder,
went to the Jail to see him. While
conversing with him Huff said,
If it wasn't for whisky l wouldn't
have done it," The counsel for de.
PENDANT attempted to break the
force OF this evidence by a sharp
cross .examination. The witness
was asked, among other things, if
he had been accused of a crimi-
nal offence while in the assessors
office at Eureka. Witness replied
sharply that it was none of counsel's
business. Here the Court inter
posed and informed the witness
that he might decline to answer,
but when he did answer questions
of counsel it must be in respectful
lang uage. and that he felt 1t his
duty to fine him SIS and admonish
him that if the language was re-
peated heavier penalty would be
imposed.-[Silv State, 18th.
The Jury was out but short
time and brought in a verdict Of
murder in the first degree. This is
said to be the third murder known
to have been committed by Huff.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
A Tribute to General Custer.

The following preamble and res
olution passed unanimously in both
houses Of the Montana Legislature
Whereas, in the death of Colonel
George A. Custer, who fell at the
head OF his column, the army Of the
United States lost one Of its most
valiant and dashing officers; and,
whereas, we have due appreciation
of the courage and valor displayed
by the lllusirious Colonel and his
command while defending our bor-
ders against the incursious OF remorse-
less savages; and, whereas, we can
not show our admiration for the gal
liant Colonel and command more APP
propriately than by Identifying his
name with the river on whose banks
himself and command met their trag-
ic fate; therefore be it
Resolved, That, in commemoration
of the dauntless courage, the disci-
plined valor and the heroic death of
Colonel George A. Custer and his
men, of the Seventh Regiment of the
United States Cavalry, who fell with
him in the battle with the Sioux In
dams on the Little Big Horn river, in
the Territory of Montana, on the 25th
day of June, A. d. 1875, the name of
said Little Big Horn shall be chang
ed to Clusters River, and the same
shall forever hereafter be known as
Clusters River.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
RAILROAD DISCRIMINATION.
The Winnemucca Silver State com

The Winnemucca Silver State COM
ments upon the bill introduced 10
| prevent railroad discrim ination. and
its remarks relative to the evils OF
burdensome and special rates are
quite correct; but its structures upon
Nevada Legislators are very severe
whether just or merited, we leave
each reader to judge for himself. 1t
saws railroad discrimination is the
bane of Nevada. 1t is almost fatal
to every industry in the interior OF
the State. By system of Especial
rates" accorded to favorites, grain
from California is shipped to Eureka,
over the Central Pacific to Palisade
thence on the narrow gauge, cheaper
than from Winnemucca, while mer-
chandise from the east is charged
higher rates to Winnemucca or any
of the interior towns of the State than
if taken through to tide water. Spe-
cial rates from California may be OBJ
tanned fof articles which come in
competition with the products of the
State, such as salt, -four and grain !;
but full rates are charged on all
other classes of freight. as if the
policy of the railroad managers was
to suppress all the industries of Ne
vada, except mining, for the benefit
of California. A majority of the
members of the present Legislature
know that such is the fact, yet no.
body suspects for a moment that they
will pass bill of this character. An
influence more potent than the inter-
ests of their constituents has always
controlled majority of Nevada
Legislators OF railroad questions, and
it is not likely that the present will
prove an exception to the past. Lob
byists furnish the average legislator
with a pretext and a price for op-
posing hostile legislation - the for
mer is the unconstitutionality of
such bills, and the latter free pass
and perhaps twenty-dollar piece.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
Rumored Democratic.Republican
Alliance.

NEW YORK, Feb. ia Herald
Washington special says: There
have been rumors in circulatio n
in this city of negotiations be-
tween leading Republicans and
prominent Southern Democrats
looking to the support of the latter
for the Republican party if Hayes
should be declared President. The
Star mentions the names of Hancock
of Texas and Gibson of Louisiana
as the gentlemen who are said to
have been approached and offered a
voice in the councils of Hayes if
they will exert their influence with
their colleagues to accept the de-
c,sion of the Commission as final ;
and t is added that the Republicans
will guarantee the South liberal
appropriations for internal improve
ments. The improvement in the
conciliatory policy toward that sec.
ton, in giving the States control OF
their own government, and in the
passage of the Texas Pacific Rail-
rsad bill, is very thoroughly under
stood here by Southern men. Hayes
means, should he become Pr esident,
to cut adrift from the carpet-baggers
and make an alliance with respect
able party leaders of Wing ante
cedents in the South. and there is
no doubt felt here by leading Re.
publicans of his ability to do so.
Hayes will give the Southern Fed
eral Offices to Southern men. In
addition, considerable grants for
levees and other internal improve
ment purposes. and the passage of
the Texas. Pacific Railroad bill, will
be made by the Republicans. If
Hayes should fail of election and
Tilden become President. the ALI
ance of the Republicans with South
ern men is certain, because, in that
case, many Southern men desiring
grants for iuternal improvements
will unite with the Republican mi
nority in the House upon these and
naturally upon other questions. In
fact, whoever becomes President. it
is easy to be seen that there will be
speedy political break in the
South.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
Diptheria.

The prevalence of diptheria in
some parts of the State, and the
probability that the scourge will
eventually find its way'into this Sec
ton, has prompted lady to send US
for publication, an account of the
course of treatment practised by her
self in her own family, with perfect
success, in Nevada county, Cslitor-
MIA, in the year 1865, at which time
this peculiar disease spread with
fearful fatality through that section;
in some instances sweeping away
whole families of children in the
course of few weeks. The physi-
clans recommended the use Of a
gargle of hop-yeast. another Of alum,
honey, borsx and garden sage; bu:
being unable to use the remedy with
any apparent effect, she adopted the
following plan: Perforating the end
of light whale-bone. a small, soft
sponge was firmly attached, and be-
ing saturated with the wash, was
gently forced down the throat Of the
little sufferer. The operation was
repeated at intervals, according to
the necessities of the case, the sponge
being thoroughly cleansed OF all i'm
purities each time it was withdrawn.
With the exception of beef tea and q
little broth as nutriment, the above
comprises the entire course of treat
ment, and we are assured that while
most of the cases In the vicinity
proved fatal, her little odes all re-
covered in an incredibly short time
The remedy is a simple one, and
approaching the desire to be of pos
sible benefit to some Of the afflicted,
on the part of our correspondent, we
cheerfully give her valuable informa-
ton space in our columns. Elko
Independent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
The "HEYwoop FuNp."-Most per

The "HEYwooD FUND."-Most per-
sons are familiar with the story of
the attempted bank robbery at North
field, Minnesota, and the hel ole re-
sistance of the cashier, Haywood, who
sacrificed his own life to his sense of
duty. Of the eight robbers, two were
killed on the spot, one was afterwards
killed, and three were captured. The
latter by pleading guilty could only
he sentenced to the penitentiary for
life, according to the laws Of Mime
sots. A circular lately issued states
that in all $17,802 have been collect
ed, of which amount $l2,602 have
been paid over to the family of the
deceased. The Bank of Mortified
spent not less than $4,000 in bring
ing the criminals to justice.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
PROGRESS OF THE COUNT.

The Commission, since our last IS
sue. has heard counsel in the Lou.
isiana case--mainIy as to whether
evidence would be received, but Incl
dentally almost all the points have
been referred to. On the Democratic
aide ii was held that they should be
allowed to show that the Returning
BOARD reversed the actual decision of
the people of Louisiana, and did so
willfully and fraudulently. The Re-
publican counsel claimed that the
law under which the Returning Board
was constituted makes its decision
final, and that there is no power IN
Congress or in the Commission to 60
behind that decision.
At 4:3O P. n. Thursday the Com
mission went into secret session. 1t
was announced, at later hour, that
a decision rs to the admission Of evi-
dence would he given at A P. N. yes
tcrday. The telegraph briefly gives
the result: "The Electoral Commits
sion have decided that no evidence
can be received in the Louisiana case
except the electoral certificates. The
vote was 8 against 2. The Commits
sion have now sent for counsel, and
upon their arrival will open the
votasn
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
A Young man named HENRY Singer

Ayoung man named Henry Singer,
in the employ of the E. & P. R. r.
Company, at the Hay Ranch, was
killed in the following manner: He
mounted horse with q coyote which
he had killed; the horse became
frightened and threw the rider, who
seems to have had the hitching
strap Of the halter so fastened to his
wrist that be was dragged and kicked
to death. The horse dragged the
body half mile, where he was
caught and the body cut loose. The
boy has no relatives in this State.
His mother lives in Sedal'a, Mo-
Eureka Sentinel.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

On Thursday about noon a bold
attempt was made to assassinate
Governor Packard of Louisiana by a
man giving his name as William
Henry Weldon. The Governor was
shot in the knee, and in turn William
Henry was shot i'll the arm. Weldon
claims to be q reporter Of The Phila-
delphia Press, but that paper denies
that he is in their employ, and that
he is not known to them. Governor
Nichols thinks "the Republicans will
doubtless strive to make political
capital out Of the matter" Weldon
says that his copfedarates weakened
as he entered the State House to do
the deed, ta
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

vow CoTTA.-Von Gotta is a
standard work on mineral veins and
their formations. and was use /
quite frequently as authority in the
recent mining snit. A legal friend
of ours telegraphed to Bancroft, in
San Francisco, for Q copy. which
was duly sent by express. The
book was sent all right. but the in.
telligent clerk forwarded bill as
follows: Mr.. -, DR. to one
copy Voncotta on water closets, "a. "
The clerk evidently bad an opinion
that there are deposits rather than
contact veins in this locality Eu-
reka Sentinel.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

A CHINAMAN in Lander county
Jail learning that bill was before
the Legislature providing for the
amputation of Chinese pigtails OF
queues Of those Of that race who
should be convicted under its pro-
visions decided to anticipate the
passage OF the bill and at once cut
his cue off with his own hand, thus
depriving Sheriff Harper the plea
sure or displeasure Of performing
that duty. The Cbinaman alluded
to says he is now "slle same Nell
can man no likee dam Chinsmsn
heap swear uam lies" Johns opin-
ion of his countrymen holds good
until rebutting testimony is pro-
duced.- Revielle.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

ACCORDING to the Surveyor-Gener-
ais report recently published, the to-
tai value of real property in the State
is tl5,637, 545, and the value of per-
sonal property is sis,l4l,5o6. This
estimate does not include Elko and
Esmeralda counties, the Assessors in
those counties having failed TO report.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
A BILL has passed both Houses o,

A BILL has passed both Houses of
the Dakota Legislature. and will be
approved by the Governor, creating
a regular judiciary system for the
Black Hills, to go into effect i'm
mediately on ratification by Con-
gress of the agreement with the
Sioux Indians ceding that country
Emigration 'hi'her is rapidly IN
creasing, and the seasons work
will be heavy,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

The total value of the real proper
ty in Ormsby county is $i,50s,2S2
the value of personal property is ST.
18S,s2A; the population is 5000, and
the number of registered voters is
1,549. The value OF real property 10
less than it was In 1876, but that of
the personsl property is greater.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

GESERA1 BATrxRxAN took posses
sion of the State Prison Tuesday, and
appointed as his deputy Captain j..
H. Mathewson. The other attaches
were also appointed, and everything
promises to 60 on in a satisfactory
Nay.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

ADVERSE REPoRT.-Senators Com
ms, Westcoatt and Piper, of the CON-
mittee on prison matters, have re-
ported adversely on the proposition
to appropriate money to finish the
Reno prison.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

A COOP CHANCE TO LlvE.-Hugh
Kelly, the man shot on Ruby Hill,
has now good chance to recover.
Unless he should suffer relapse, the
chances tor his living are very favor
able. He is being well cared for by
his friends.-[Septinel.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

HARRY MIGHELs. at one time
State Printer, and q candidate at
the election two years since before
the State Convention, has intro
duced bill to abolish the Office of
State Printer. and provide for pub
lie printing. Passed under suspen-
sion of the rules.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

AN EASY MoNDAY.-We heard it
remarked by several firms that yester.
day was the best Monday for collect
ing that has been known for several
weeks. 1t is consolation to know
that money is becoming more plen-
tiful IN Eureka.-[Sentincl.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

The Sentinel says that Geographic
communication will soon be had be-
tween Eureka and Ruby Hill.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

Hon. l. A. zimmerman, Superin-
tendent of the Nail Service of the
Pacific Coast, died at San Leandro,
CAL, on the 14th.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

EsS- For Latest Styles of Clothing
try n. Brown d Co., No. q South Z
street, Virginia City.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

THEY had fire in Deadwood,
Black Hills few days ago. A log
house, occupied as saloon was
burned.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17

They have . broom factory in
Reno.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
STOVES!
Cooking, Parlor,
Heating Stoves,

Beth for Wood and Coal, are to be had At
Greatly iieduced Prices for cash.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-02-17
THROUGH TICKETS

From Silver City to Virginia City at regular
fare rates. Tickets can be procured ct BEN,
NETS Stables or of the drivers Of the
r buses At Virginia City, Gold HUI and Silver
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-06-15

and trying 10 think now | could ret
him back To his friends II was evident
that whatever should do must be done
with tact, and unfortunately hlunder-
cd AZ the first step, by trying foolishly To
lead him away from his delusion.
sOf course You understand, being A
physician, that this Is "A mere fancy,
born Of your unfortunate passion |
said. boldly.
/" A fancyP" he replied, snccrngly.
{" SO You think nm insancgN
No, mol" said.
s.See herc,r said he, taking ont
pen-knife; ~ told you that this was
not my body, and that ! felt no suffer-
ing from physical pain
And before could stop him, he had
run the blade an inch deep under his
finger-nail. exclaimed in horror, but
he laughed wildly, and would have re-
peated the act ii ! had not seized the
knife and thrown il far into the lake.
lie struck me violently in the face. and,
a. staggered under the blow, he shout
ed. my knife! must get my kniie,r
and, plunging into the lake, he swan
out rs far rs the place where the knife
had sunk, and then Owed.
He remained under the surface 50
long that became alarmed, and, TO-
gcther with the guide, padded % the
rescue in our bark canoe.
AS we came overhead, we saw through
the clear water of the lake that he was
az the bottom, still searching for the
knife. The guide plunged ia at once,
and saw from the boat that there was
short struggle between the two men,
Dunlop resisting the guides efforts o
bring him to the surface
And when the Indian came up, he
bore an inanimate burden. which our
utmost endeavors failed TO restoreto life.
Ii was with no little reluctance that
called on Mrs. ir'erford 4 week later,
10 tell her of the circumstances of Dun
lop's death. But she was entirely sell.
possessed. and vailed whatever feeling
She had under the most perfect compos-
ure. She was very anxious TO know All
that Harvey had said 10 me, and when
She was assured that had told her all,
She said, with little sigh could not
interpret
Poor fellow he was never the same
man after my husbands death, which,
by the way. was undoubtedly by suicide.
Poor Harvey was always fond Of me,
but never imagined that he loved me
SO that never knew how much Y
my friends story was fact and how
/ much was delusion. Dartd 4. CIR
ric. ia Frunk Lcsiie's Hfusfr6fcd
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-06-15
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