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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03
4 SCIENTISTS OPINION OF BOD1E.

DIR. A. b. Stout, who recently visited the
delivered lecture before the Academy Of
Sciences, in which he gave the result of his
examinations of the ores of that country. The
trouble with most scientists ls that they are
50 ''fearfully scientific as Derby used to
phrase it, that their published opinions on
geological subjects are about as unintelligible
a. one of Billy Birch's discourses on the Lost
Arts Not so with DR.. Stout. He made a
thorough exploration of the Bodie mines,
descending shafts and creeping through tun-
neis, thus familiarizing himself with the
geological formation of the country. He dis
cards the idea that Bodie Mountain is
granite formation, but pronounces it semitic,
and calls it "a mountain of its own forma-
ton" 1t is an isolated volcano, and for the
reason that in the volcanic period the noun
tain was thrown up as metamOrphic noun
tain, and here it remained until subsequent
period made it gold producing reg ion.
Speaking Of Mr. Whitney's absurd statement
that if there was any gold in Bodie Mountain
it must have been shot in with double bar
relied gun, Dr. Stout refers to the yield for
August last, $3.50, 900, and suggests that the
gun from which the charge was sent must
have been very large one. DR.. Stout &C
counts for the gold deposits there on the
sheory that the volcanic force from below
spht up the mountain, driving up liquid
mass loaded with gold, which adhered to the
sides of the country rock, and became crys-
tstized by cold, He Pronounces Bodie the
greatest auriferous deposit in California or
Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03
STOCKS.

The dark days for stocks appear to be over
For the past two or three days there has been
a growing improvement in the prices of the
leading Comstocks, and yesterday made the
beat showing of any day Of the week. Sierra
Nevada touched 500, and the other North
enders sympathized with the leader. There
il anreported improvement in the Mexican
mine, and the prices for this stock and its
nsighbor, Ophir, showed confidence in the
rumor The South end Comstocks we're
about the same as on Friday, and the middle
stocks showed no strong sympathy with the
North end ..+..>. ......
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE, PROBABLY

A young lady, whose name we suppress on
account of her youth, as well as to avoid
giving unpleasant notoriety to the matter for
the sake of her friends, is supposed to have
attempted suicide in Carson, by taking
.trychnine, on last Friday night. She told a
neighbor that she had taken poison with
suicidal intent, and the neighbor gave the
alarm to the girls mother, who Immediately
sent for DR.. Fox. On the Drs. arrival he
applied stonach-pump, and soon satisfied
himself that the young lady was out of
danger even if she had taken poison which
he is now inclined to doubt. She told DR..
Fe1 that she had obtained the strychnine at
the drug store of Geo c. Thaxter, and that
she got it on misrepresentation to the effect
shat she wanted to poison rats, or something
of that kind This part of the story was cor
roborated by Dir. Thaxter In reply to the
question as to how much of the strychnine
abe took, the girl showed by placing her
moistened finger in the paper, which she
showed the Dr., and told him she had taken
about that much. DR. Fox says the quantity
VAS about one grain and onehalf, or more
than sufficient to have produced death The
girl was getting along quite we'll yesterday,
AID it is to be hoped that she will in future
sschew strychnine either for suicidal or sensa-
aonai purposes
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03

EPISCOPAL SERVICES. and even
ing service at St. Peters Church to-day at
the uaual hours, and the administration of
the Holy Commaniom at the close of the
morning ssry rice; Sunday School at 1890.
Psbiic invited GEO. z. DAVIS. Rector,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03

TWENTY thousand feet of flooring was ship
ned from G.. Fl. Maish's wood-turning and
framing establishment, in this city, yesterday,
consumed to Porter & Niddlemiss, Bodie
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03
ANOTHER WONDERFUL CURE
EFFECTED BY
CALIFORNIA ELASTIC TRUSS!

CALIFORSIA ELASTIC TRUSS
COMPANY. W. J. HORNE, Pro- <fs1sss-aAaA.sitsssfA
prietor. Dear Sir: feel that owe 1
it to you and tc humanity wrtctEs@ - ~
the fact that | have been SUBSTAN- E%<ArM@r-I
TALLY CURED of a bad case Of u
Rupture OF thirty ears standing by
of your incompatible Trusses, v II
which | purchased from You three
months ago. cannot describe the suffering both phvs
caly and mentally, that have undergone during that
period; and feel like a being have worn ali
kinds Of Trsses both Steel Elastic never received
any permanent relief until tried yours Its simplicity 81
construction and facility with which can be adjusted
and the ease and perfect freedom to the motions Of
body with which il be without causing any irri
taon its chief merits and it is perfect supporter
have not had any sign Of return Of the rupture since
first day put it on and feel that am perfectly CI-RED
is invaluable and the fact should be to the world
You refer to the subject Of their merits
| am truly yours, ALFRED J. BURKE
Chief Mail Clerk S F. Daily Evening Post
San Francisco, July 20, 1878.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03

MORNING BOARD.
s sI $50, 57h
Gould 4 Curry 1873 III.
Best & Belcher 25
California 12 1lA
Consolidated Virginia ls@s
Chollar Potosi 60
Hale Il NOrcross 235
Crown Point 103, l0i4
Yellow Jacket "a 2411
Savage 22L, %
Alpha Is
Belcher So 9
Confidence IL!
Imperial l 80
Kentuck ~
Sierra Nevada 200, 1913
Seq. Belcher IS
B BUN n ~ = ~.
EXchequer 63s g.
Overman 2715,
Justice so 81
Succor / 30
Union Consolidated 15s. 1914
Alta 1874 1873
Lady Bryan "a ~
Julia 81 8
Caledonia 51s
Baltimore Is
Challenge l 80
New York Con IS
Senator SOC
Phil Sheridan l IS
Vermont -
Con. Washoe s.
Ward 35
". Fargo 80
Benton II
woodville SOC
Lady Washington 5.
Rough Ready 21s q
kossuth 80
North Con. Virginia II lati
Leviathan 30
Trojan 40c
McCntOn 60c
Bode 10
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03
COMING.

The Oates English Comic Opera Company,
as per telegram to Mr.. J. T. Freddy, will
appear in the Carson Opera House on Thurs
day evening, Dist inst. This Opera Bouffe
Troupe, the largest and finest ever brought to
this coast, is now playing the most successful
engagement ever known in San Francisco
For the past six weeks the Oates combina-
ton, embracing over twenty firstclass
singers exclusive of the chorus, have filled
the Bush Street Theater, and that, too, when
smusements were generally languishing in the
Bay City. At the present writing we are not
advised of the selection to be given i'll Carson
by the Oates party, but with such mag
nifcent repertoire the people of Carson may
rely upon having a first class musical treat.
By the 21st inst. the politically victorious
will have rested from their jollifyings, the
defeated will have realized the beauties of the
sentiment that ''what cant be cured must be
and all will be in prime condition
to hear the Oates English Comic Opera Com
pany.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03

FIRE LAST NIGHT.-About 10 o clock last
night fire alarm was sounded which proved
to be the residence of Joseph H. Cowins,
situated on the Warm Springs road. Mr.. c.
was preparing the fire in the stove for the
morning, when by some means the lamp
separated from the stem and fell over in a.
quantity eff shavings and other kindlings.
He threw a bucket of water on the flames,
which it appears scattered the burning mass
instead of quenching it. The furniture was
nearly all saved. The building, we believe,
was insured.
ENGAGEMENT CLOSED. Frank Mayo, sup
ported by the California Theater Company,
closed last night all engagement of four
nights and a matinee at Pipers Opera House,
Virginia City. 1t is pronounced the most
successful engagement played in that city for
many years.
Observation-Disclosures by yesterday
outgoing Southern stage: A. J. Slough, A.
Barnhill, Mrs Farneman and two children,
G. D. Wood, Jacob Hoag, John F. Boyd, n.
Standrup, L. Scawden, W. A Brent, Jas
Robt. Dougherty, VIM. Stanfeld,
J. James.
ARRIVALS. BY last evenings Aurora stage
John Kelly, Mrs, Fahey, Mrs. A. j. Martin,
J. B. Peachy, A. W. Ramsey.
REV. E. GRAHAM of Virginia City will |
preach in the Presbyterian Church at II A.
r. and P M
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-11-03

The above testimonials well known citizens spe
volumes i'll praise Of the California Elastic Truss
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21
LIST OF LETTERS
HOME NEWS.

DEATH Frederick Charles
Hammond, who died in the County Hos
pital, on Wednesday last, was born at
Berry st. Edmonds, Brook Dam Farm,
England, on the 18th day of April, 1927.
When two years Of age, he came with
his parents to the United States, who
resided Il while in Vermont then went
to Ohio, and thence to Illinois where
they died. Deceased has brothers and
sisters residing at Mound Station and
Griggsville, Adams Co. Illinois, and two
sisters and brothers in law now living at
Mendon, Illinois-named William Ward
and William Barber. DR.. j. G. Monta-
que, attending physician, furnishes us
with the above facts and IN addition
thereto we learn that deceased has Il
brother residing in Scott Valley, Siski-
you county.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21
PRIVATE SCHOOL.

THE UNDERSIGNED will teach a
l. Term of Private School Mt the Wea-
vervihe Grammar School House, com
mencing on Monday, December 23d, 1878,
and continuing Ten Weeks. All Branches
will be taught the same as in the Public
Schools of tho Grammar and Interme
diate Grades. No pains will be spared
to make each subject as practical as
theoretical.
Special Instructions will be given in
Book Keeping, Single or Double Entry
Penmanship, Algebra, Geometry, and
Higher Mathematics il desired.
Terms, per School month of 4 weeks ,as
follows:
Grammar Gra,le....................... 90
intermediate Gradeo..."...,........3 3 90
with BOOk-keepin ....... ........... 90
1t is important that all who can do so,
commence with the opening of the
Term. K. V. Sc WARD.
Weaverville, Dec. II, 1873. Ii.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

A Dry OUT LOOK THUS far the
weather has not been at all favorable this
season for the mines. People hereabouts
are yet hopeful, however, that the future
may have good storms in store for US, as
was the case last Winter when we had
10 storm of any account until the latter
part of January. On the other hand it
is claimed that California never had two
seasons much alike and that it is
unreasonable TO expect shat two successive
Winters should be the same. Miners in
all portions Of the county have their
claims in the best possible condition tor
working and intend to make good use Of
the water when it does come. One thing
in cur favor yet is that we have only had
3 inches Of rain this season, while last
year, up to this date we had nearly 13%
inches.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

WAITING Out of several hundred
dollars worth of subscription accounts
mailed to delinquents during the present
month, we have received several dollars
and are now hopefully awaiting the re-
ceipt Of the hundreds. Don't be back
ward, but walk up to the Captains Office
and settle. 1t will ease your conscience
and improve our prospects.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

HOME FOR VACATIoN.-By Thursdays
stage came Miss Mamie Griffin, from
Mills Seminary, ard John NJ. Philbrooll,
from the Golden Gate Academy, Of Oak
and-both to remain at home during the
Holiday vacation. Mrs. NJ. f. Griffin
went as far as Sacramento to meet her
daughter and returned with her.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

ASSESSMENT NOTICE. The attention
of parties interested is called to the No
tice, in advertising columns, to the effect
that an assessment of S53 so upon each
1-2Sth interest in the Occidental and
Bullychoop Mines has been levied for the
purpose of rum ing tunnel to both said
mines. The assessment is payable on
or before the first day Of January next to
Jas. A. johnson, Treasurer Of the Com
pany at Indian Creek
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

So IT Is.-A friend writes all the way
from Lower Trinity, to inquire: "Is it
not surprising that there should have been
so many iunatics Mt large in the State,
Q5O l believe) and that they should all
have been elected to the Constitutional
Convention ?" 1t is indeed most sur
prising, and it will be still more surpris-
ing if they accomplish anything as a
Convention.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. W. Philbrook,
Past Worthy Patron, installed the fol-
lowing officers ofSt. Johns Chapter, No.
H. Order Eastern Star, at Masonic Hall,
last Friday evening, December 18th {:
}. w. Philb:ook, w. P; Mrs. Kate
Philbrook, w. NJ; Mrs. A. B. Pau lsen.
A. NJ; Mrs. Kate Vollmers, T.; D.
Hansen, Secty.; Mrs. Jennie Flagg, c.;
Mrs. Louisa Gerng A. c.; Mrs. Louisa
Bremer' w; Chas. Go@ring, Sentinel !;
Miss Eta Gering, A.; Mrs. D. Hansen,
R.; Mrs. Ella McNurry, E.; Mrs. Jane
Martin, NJ; Miss Carrie Lowden, E.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

PRETTY THINGS. Little folks and big
folks are reminded that Mrs. Todd has
ar excellent display of new Toys for the
Holidays, which will be sold very cheap.
She has also received fine assortment Of
Fresh Candies for the same occasion.-
In making your Christmas purchases
don't fail to give her a call.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

STAGE ARRANGEMENTS Tho first
buggy under the new arrangement on the
Weaver and Reading route arrived here
Wednesday. As we understand it the
trips will be made during the Winter
with the buggy and four horse stage
from the Tower House each coming all
the way through on alternate days.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

ERRsR.-In the school report last
week, as published IN these columns, two
errors were made by getting a figure 8
upside down, thereby Indicating 60 in
stead of 80 per cent. One was in that Of
Miss Mamie Griffin, in Scholarship,
which should have been SO the other
was VIM. Trebilcox, in Department, and
should have been 90.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

CHRISTMAS AT DoUGLAs.-Evary body
should remember that the Douglas City
folks invite them to be present at their
Grand Christmas Tree Festival and Ball
on Christmas evening. Douglas City is
famous for its good times and on this oc-
casion they intend to eclipse all past ef-
forts. Weaver folks should also remem-
Der that Douglas turned out we Il at the
late School Ball and they should recipro-
cate. See advertisement and don't for
get that Christmas night is the time.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

VERY FAvoRABLE.-W learn that
Messrs. Taylor and Mcdonald, who Wis
tied Taylor Flat last week to view the
mining property at that place, were very
favcrably impressed with the prospects,
and will so report to parties in San Fran
cisco who contemplate the purchase of
the property. 1t could not we'll be other
wise, as the ground now being worked
averages fifty cents to the wheel barrow
load. Should this property fall into the
hands of capitalists and be worked on an
extensive scale, it will yield very hand
somely.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

A NICE RIG.-Mke Hall came in with
flying colors on Thursday-new four
horse rig-new horses, new harness,
everything new. The light wagon, or
buggy which is to run on the alternate
trips is also a convenient affair for the
transportation Of mail and express matter
and one passenger. The G. & o. Stage
Company are running the line in good
shane.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

HEARD FRoM.-JohR Barnhart at enc
time resident Of this county writes US
from Forest Hill, Placer county, at which
place he is now located and at work for
Jos. McGilliyray. lie says the mines
there are very dry-same here.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

COME AND GoNE.-Capt. G. II. At
kins and family returned this weel; from
an extended visit to San Francisco. The
Captain left again on Wednesday and
expects to be absent several weeks in She
interest Of the Buckeye Water and Hy-
draulic Mining Company, of which he is
uperinteadent.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

ELEcTloE.-Stella Encampment, No.
u, l. o. o. F., elected the following Of
dcers last Tuesday evening: VIM. Rule,
9. p; L. Cornell, II. p; Silas RlIe,
$. W; G. w. Craig, Scribe d. Han
sen, Treas; A. Bowler, j. w.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

REBEK AIS. M LENDERS Of Evening Star
Rebekah Degree Lodge, l. 0. o. r., are
reminded that next Wednesday is regu.
lar meeting night. A full attendance is
requested, us tho election Of officers and
other important business will occur.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

New BooKs.-The Union Sabbath
School at this place has recently received
II new library of interesting and
instructive books. The former library
has been donated to the Sabbath School
at Junction City.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

CATHOLIC SERvIcEs.-M Midnight Mass
will be celebrated at the Catholic Church
in Wesvervlle on Christmas Eve
Rev. Father Walsh will aise hold services
at the Church here at O'Clock and at
10 o'clock Christmas orning.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

THE JOINS. John Hawk, John
Day and John Smith took hunt one
day last week which resulted in their
getting so much game that they were
obliged to take Jim Anderson (who was
found, like Cncinnatns, at his pow,) and
his team to convey it to Junction City.
The trio Of Johns started large black
bear near the head of Fred Hans ditch
on Clear Gulch, and it was finally treed by
Their dogs in spruce, where his bearship
rested some sixty feet from the ground.
He was soon brought from that eleyation
and the body dragged to the head of Eel
ter Gulch to where II wagon could be
taken
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

OFF FOR HOME Charley Tucker, of
Oakland Point, who has been at Dixon
Bar during the past two or three months
left here Thursday morning intending to
spend the Holiday season at home and
then return to the mines. Charley looks
as healthy and rugged as a bear.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

Go AND SEE.-If you want to make a
valuable and lasting Holiday Present we
would suggest call upon Mr.. Il. Krnuss,
at the Jewelry Store. He has number
of elegant articles which will be accepta-
ble TO either ladies or gentlemen.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

THOSE ToYs.-Oi course we can't des-
cribe them all, because our space is too
limited, bat then you can go to Ilansen's
and see them for yourself. Don't fail to
do SO, ana a,so make some purchases to
gladden. the hearts of your own or your
neighbor'a children.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

WILL LocATE.-Rev. Mr.. Howard
who preached here last Sunday, will re-
turn on the first Sabbath in January and
remain enc year.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

CoNnNG.-We learn that Miss Annie
Junkans, of Weaverville, and Eddie and
Jessie Frick, of Lewiston, will be home
from school at Oakland, in few days.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

Mrs. f. 3. AMEs desires us to remind
parents and children that she will begin
Private School on Monday, December
30th-frst Monday after Christmas.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

Miss MARY O'NIEL will open her Pri-
vate School upon the First Monday in
the New Y ear.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21
Weeklg Trinity 5ournat.

TRINITY COU.N'TE' R.fRR.s.S,Ts
taken at their .uarEsE p-aIme fn Pau
f"sHf for Subscription TO the journal.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

CHRISTMAS GOODS. Fancy Articles,
suitable for Christmas Presents can be
found at j. Barnickel's, 1. Abrahm's or
a. Pincus & Co.'s
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

REV. FIR. WALSH will hold services at
the Catholic Church on Oregon Gulch
next Sabbath.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

IcE.-Franll Hansen, at the old Saw
Million Weaver Creek, is putting up ice
for use next Summer. Mr.. Chas. Har-
vey informs US that the ice on the Harvey
Bros reservoir is over four inches in
thickness. This is unusually heavy ice
for tins section,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

New YEAR.-Nothing has yet been
done here looking toward Holiday
amusement. 1t has been suggested that
a"Neck Tie Party at the new School
House on New Year eveaing might be
appreciated and nade to pay something.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

WILSON, at the Bakery, has a large
assortment Of nice fresh Nuts and Can
dies tor Christmas or any other time
They are also prepared to furnish bread,
cakes, etc.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

bKAT1NG.-There has been sufficient
ice on reservoirs about town for few
hours skating each morning this week.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

PRIVATE SCHooL.-Parents should
remember that Mr.. Il. V. Seward will
commence term of Private School at
the Grammar School House on Monday
next, and also that it is best to have
their children commence at the begin
ming of the Term.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

REAL ESTATE TRANSA
RECORDED DURING THE PAST WEEK.
Jacob Paulsen to W. l. IIupp-House and
lot, Faggtown-$62j.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

CHEW Jackn's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21

CHRISTMAS is coming, but Weaver
willie viii take no public notice Of tho
occasion. The customary turkey dinners
and private entertainments and trees for
the little folks VIII be the only obsery-
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-21
Weaverville, December 81, 1878.
ROLL OF HONOR.

SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS DURING THE PAST WEEK
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-07
A Champion RIackhnake.

n. o. Broody, crIIzrn Of Robeson,
Berks county, Pa, thus recounts an ad-
venture he had with a snake. The
snake raised right up out Of the grass,
and stood taller than | am, directly on
its tail, with its wide jaws expanded
and tongue darting from its throat like
streaks of lightning. 1t only took me a
second to see all this, and if my hair
did not stand square on end at that mo-
ment, hope never to stir again. In
my fright had dropped my scythe,
with which might have slashed him
through; but fortunately another idea
came to my mind at the moment. had
myself met these internal critters be-
fore, but not so large, and | made II
grab for the snake with my hand, ta-
king him directly below the head. !
tried to spit in his mouth, and had
gathered together quite good dose of
tobacco juice, but just as spat the
snake made one terrible jerk and lodged
the spittle. Next momenl l felt him
wrapping himself around my legs and
Thea began struggle! Do you know
that he pinched me so tight that | be-
gan to fear he was going to cut through
the flesh on my bones, and he clamped
my legs together so tight that they
hurt me. held on to him with all my
might so that he could not bite me, Ia
king him now with both hands, and
forcing his head away from me at arms
length, tried to spit in his mouth a
second and third time, without success,
and as felt my own strength gradually
diminishing while he seemed to be draw
ing his coils tighter around my legs,
called for help which was answered by
my wife, who came running from the
house. told her to pick up the scythe
and cut the snake through below my
hands. She lost no time, and drawing
the blade between my body and the
twitching reptile she made cut and |
threw the head, with about a foot of
the body, from me in the grass, while
the coils around my legs instantly be-
gan to relax, and in few moments fell
to the ground, twisting and spinning
around like an eel. took the scy the
from my wife's hands and then cut the
piece into three or tour sections, My
clothing was all covered with blood
The marks where the snakes coils had
been around me are still plainly visible
on my legs, and are as black as pot.
There are five on one Of my legs, and
four Oh the other We afterwards laid
all the pieces of the snake together and
found 1t measured feet inches"