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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-13

! be given to my visit to the mine,
and intended taking no assays until l
came to San Francisco, and would
not have had an assay in Virginia
! but for the Unexpectedly high ASSAYS
of the sample taken from the mine
by Mr.. Drexler. A portion of this
sample was given me by Mr.. Drexler,
and was believed by him to be fair
average exhibit of nineteen feet six
inches of ore. This sample assayed,
according to Thomas Prices certifi-
cate of July 9th, gold value per ton,
S2O5 50; silver, S113 80; total,
1913 OS. l also had an assay by
Price OF my own sample, and which
differed but little from the Virginia
assay. l do not remember having
had any talk with Mr.. Corey, and if
SO it was purely accidental, and when
l was showing my sample to Mr..
Drexler in his office. If Mr.. Corey
was of the opinion that the ore would
assay only $24 he was more mistaken
than myself, for l supposed it would
assay $40. Since your readers are
already informed that l "know more
about stocks than Mines" 1 am only
DESTROYS that my own opinion and
not Others, should be given in con-
nection with my visit to the Ophir.
I am satisfied that the development
in Ophir is very significant one and
will very soon show its effect in
strengthening confidence in the Com
stock, and consequent large advance
in the value of Ophir and Mexican
shares particularly. am not, and
never was, bear operator, but am
free to say, that until the Ophir de-
velopment, l have not been a believer
in developments at such depths.
sincerely trust that Ophir may do all
its friends expect of it-that it may
continue to grow in depth and width,
and that by November it will have
proved itself great mine.
Very truly,
j. E. SHAwHAN.
THE above is published in justice
to Mr.. Shawhan. The Daily Exchange
and Stock Report, of San Francisco,
havinor copied tho charlottesville ort;
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-13
John Ludwig Thrown from horse,

John Ludwig Thrown from horse.
John Ludwig, one of the owners
Of the Carter Il Ludwig copper mine,
ct Mason Valley, was thrown from
. horse, last Wednesday evening
and sustained severe injury of the
left ktieei it is not believed that
any bones were fractured, but the
ltgaments are lacerated and his
knee. joint may be dislocated.' He
came up to Virginia on Thursday,
and intended going to st. Mary's
HoDpitsl tor treatment.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-13
U. s. Internal.Revenue Special
Taxes.

TT CAN MAKE MONEY FASTER At work
u for us than at any thing else. Capital not
required; we will start you. $12 per day at
home made by the industrious. Men, women
boys and girls wanted everywhere to work for
us. Now is the time. Costly ontfit and terma
free. Address TRUE h Co., Augusta, Maine.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-13
Engineers Working Twelve Hours
The Mechanics Union of Virgins

City claim that the engineers at
shat No. q of the Sutro Tunnel are
on shitts Of twelve hours. The Pyesi.
dent OF the Union has been directed
10 see Mr.. Sutro And have him re.
Sgce the number OF working hours
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-13
DIR. II. WAGNER'S SPECIALITY

w
.lNHRONIC AND vENEREAL DISEASES,
~ Consumption, Bronchites, Asthma. Heart
Diseases, Catarrh, Liver Complaints, Consti-
patton, Piles, syphilis, elect, GonorrhBa.
Structure, Spermaterrhaa, Impotency, Skin
Diseases, Scrofula, Ulcers, Tumors, Cancers.
The Doctor devotes his entire attention to the
study Of these diseases, and is proficient in
curing them. He uses the latest discoveries
that his honorable science offers for your re-
lief and cure. Consultations, $3.50. ONCE
1874 South q street. Virginia.
NIB. venereal diseases positively cured in
a to So hours. $500 forfeit for any caae my
remedies fail to cure. Try my treatment be-
fore you condemn it, 1t is lighting In its eff
feet. Come test the pain Of Q new idea. TO
cure suffering humanity Is my highest aim,
my life and study. Disease is my enemy;
medicine and skill my weapons; experience
our victory, II you fight the dreaded foe with
me. DIR. II. WAGNER.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-13

The above is published in justice
to Mr.. Shawhan. The Daily Exchange
and Stock Report, of San Francisco,
having copied the Objectionable arti-
Gle, should also publish the correc-
tion.-ED. TIMEs.1
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-13

SURGEoN. AND MECHANICAL DENTIST.
81 South G St.. Virginia.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-13
County Auditor and Treasurer's
Report.

STATEMENT OF THE COUNTY AUDI
- tor and Treasurer of Lyon County, Neva-
da, to the County Commissioners of said
county, for the quarter ending June 3oth.
A. d. 1878. inclusive.
April l, 1915, cash In Treas.
ury. in funds as per last
n 4 rA m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16

The following letters. under tho dates
given. have been sent from the Comsiock
to the principal Offices Of tho various COM
panies in San Francisco:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
sons,hiux worth rryi.E.


Nasal catarrh Is q very prevalent rs
well rs seriously troublesome disease
in this section, and for the benefit Of all
concerned we give the following from an
Eastern exchange
A new remedy for calarrh Is crushed
cubeb berries smoked In q pipe, emitting
the smoke through the nose /; after q few
trials this will be easy to do. II the
nose Is stopped up so that II Is almost
impossible TO breathe, one pipeful will
make the head as clear rs a bell. For
sore throat, asthma and bronchitis, swal-
lowing the smoke effects immediate re-
lief. II il the best remedy In the world
for offensive breath. aud will mako the
most foul breath pure and sweet. sui.
ferers from this horrible disease, ulcer
atcd catarrh. will find this remedy nm.
equalled, and q months use will cure
the most obstinate case. Eating the
uncrushed berries IL also good for sore
throat and all bronchial complaints. AZ
ter smoking do not expose yourself to
cold air for at least fifteen Minutes. The
berries are perfectly harmless. and there
IL no use in going to Z" catarrh doctors"
while you can procure this remedy.
They can DO procured ut any drug store.
-Chiouqo Tribune.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
CHINA q spain.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE treaty be-
tween China and Spain with regard to
the immigration Of Chinese to Cuba
provides particularly for tho appoint
ment Of Chinese Consular officers In
Cuba and the treatment to DO accorded
to Chinese subjects resident in that
island. They can leave the island or
travel within II at pleasure aud are en-.
titled to the most favorable treatment
accorded to subjects OF the same class OF
other higher powers. Those entitled by
contract to DO sent back 10 China are to
claim the enforcement OF their con.
tracts, but contracts not fulfilled must be
carried out. The Chinese detained In
labor departments will be released. The
courts OF the island are open to them
the same as TO tho subjects or citizens OF
other powers. Prince Kung has sent u
copy Of the treaty to Minister Seward.
asking him to request our Government
to instruct its Consular officers In Cuba
to assist the consular officers which the
Chinese Government will send to reside
In that island In case questions affecting
the Chinese laborers shall arise. to the
end that there may be no delay In carry.
ing out the provisions OF the convention.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
laseehar .n X..r..x

NEW YoRx. Dec. 16.-In his sernon
yesterday Bsecher said: "There has not
been In our time an open.mouthed vaea-
bond more like the vilest sewer OF New
York than the California orator. Denis
Kearney. and yet this foul.mouihed or.
drayman bad the power to stir up whole
communities as very few men ever had.
which he now. however. maligns In
many respects and in some respects par.
ticularly. Toward workingmsn he un-
doubtediy has q fellow feeling. He I'M.
dsrstands them and they understand him.
and then he has a big belly and a big
chest and when be goes at 1t he goes at
il with q will. Blessed. blessed be body!
Woe to the arrow that has not a bow
with power to send ithoms. at was not
what he said but II wal simply that he
took hold OF a great class Of whose cor.
diiion Is pitiable, and having pity he
had power. -.
The Times says editorially This Is
what the President OF the United States
gets for giving audience and talking 30.
riously with that blatherskite. Dennis
Kearney. On making Q speech In San
Francisco on his triumphal return from
the East, he said /: 81 notice that the
President has ignored the Chinese ques-
ton, although he promised me that he
would send a special message to Con.
gress on the subject" Dennis then
proceeded TO curse the President for an
Ananias In good set terms. Perhaps
Hayes, like Butler. begins to think that
1t will be necessary for him TO ask promi.
nent citizens Of California for references
when they come TO see him.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
A Slosd Place 90 visit.

The Capitol Saloon. one Of Virginia's
most popular resorts, has changed hands,
p. b. McCourt being now the sole pro.
prietor. Mr.. McCourt Is an old.timsr
on the coast and q veritabls pioneer OF
the Comstock. He was in business hero
as early as 1860. and has made this his
home from time to time ever since.
Iu the meantime he has visited
nearly every mining camp ON the
coast. including Idaho. Montana and
Arizona. In consequence. he Ia well
posted ON the likes and dislikos Of our
people in regard to liquors as well rs
other matters. He In determined 10 run
the Capitol In st.class style, and as .
starter has put in q supply Of the finest
whisky ever brought to this part OF tho
world. This whisky-the only kind he
will keep-will DO made Q specially. a
full supply OF choice cigars and the pop
ulsr brands OF beer. Drop in and see
McCourt at the Capitol, Q street, Vir'
uinia
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
To Ala Yong Mechanics.

NEw YoRK. Dec. lG.-A Worlds
Washington special says: Wilson Mac
Donald. . sculptor Of New York. called
upon the President Saturday and pre-
scented the subject Of ar art industrial
school for the education Of the young
mechanics Of both sexes In the higher
branches nj mechanism. Macdonald
proposed that these art industrial schools
should he founded In all the great manu-.
featuring centers in the country and DO
supported by tho Government and con.
ducted Us are the same kind Of schools
In France and England. He believed
the uneIampled mechanical ability, pros.
psrity and wealth OF France was due
chiefly to her 400 art industrial schools.
Macdonald also presented q plan OF an
American academy OF fine arts, the stu.
dents to be chosen from the various Con.
gressional Districts. The President
manifested q lively interest In the mat
tar
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
- -
decided.


Samuel A. Chaplin Of San Francisco
has decided to John q. Caldwell OF Gold
Hill, in consideration Of 81. all the
right. title and interest Of tho said party
Of tho first part to that piece Of land or
surface ground situated ON the westerly
side Of Main street. Gold Hill. described
rs follows Commencing nj the north.
east corner Of Town Lot No az, Block
8, Range ID. and running thence along
tho north line Of said lot l83 feet, thence
south GS feet, thence l75 feet TO the
westerly line Of Main street, thence lo5
feet along said line to the place OF be-
ginning. excepting and ressrving from
said premises the mining shaft thereon
with the curling platform. building.
timbering aud other improvements, with
the right to work In and upon said shaft,
and to deepen or extend the same, and
excepting and reserving q strip OF sur.
face ground 80 feet In width and extend
ing back at least 8 foetbeyond said shaft.
80 that the north side line OF said last
mentioned lot shall DO AZ feet from the
center Of said shaft AMI the south line
shall DO s feet from said center. and
further excepting all quartz Llodss or
other minerals on or under or within
the ground.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16


NEW York, Dec. lG.-A Herald Wash.
ington special gives an interview with
Conkilng an follows {: The report made
about me, tslegraphed all over the coun.
try. that I treated Blaine with contempt
while he was speaking on the Southern
election outrages on Wednesday was q
gross injustice to me. I had no inten-
ton Of offering disrsspect to the Sena-
tor. Far from II. About the time
Blaine began his remarks I received the
manuscript OF an argument I made be-
fore the Circuit Court OF the United
States for the Southern District OF New
York, December 2, 1878. before Judge
Blatchford, In the electro nickel plating
cases OF the United States Nickel Com
pany vs.. Harris X Weston, Richardson.
Boynton & Co., the Manhattan Brass
Company, and William II. Jackson
and others. This manuscript ! was
revising for the printer. i ~endeavored
to avoid rafting the leaves as l turned
them and was particularly careful not to
in the least attract the attention OF any
one. I was even 10 particular a. to use q
lead pencil instead Of q pen In making
corrections. The paper on which my
argument was written was very thin and
as a consequence there was no noise IN
handling 1t. but some reporter saw me
reading and circulated tho story that i
had resorted to this mode OF svading
listening to Blaine's remarks, which i
pronounce incorrect. Had not that
manuscript been brought to me at that
time Blaine would not have had q more
attentive listener In the Senate Cham
her.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
alnhlr.

viEoIsIA CrrY. Dec. IA. is7s.-C. l..
Waller, Pessiisai; During the past week
we have shipped TO tho brunswick mill
39i 100000 tons Of good ore. During the
coming week We shall get the slopes opened
ON the 1900 and 1000 levels. when We shall
DO able to increase tho shipment to about
70 tons per day. 4.
The main incline has been sunk and
timbercd to- depth Of IS ~fectlon the slopel
below the 1900 level. Is feet having been
run during tho past week. The material
encountered Is the same as last week. We
have stopped sinking the incline for th.
present aud have commenced the work oi
excayating for the 200 station.
On the 2iOO level the main northeast
drift has been extended - feet; total
length. $50 feet. The face IL Ia hard
blasting porphyry with no water.
On the 1000 level the main north driit
has been advanced - feet; total length
FROM crescent No. 2. 1875 feet. The ma.
,erial passed through aud in the face still
remains hard blasting porphyry.
The dow of water from the Union Con-
.olidatsd east drift remains about the same
as at the date Of my last report
W. II. Parton, Supt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
Thr Amhnu War.


LAHORE, Dec. l5.-General Roberts
~telegraphs under date OF Thursday rs
follows: We have finished the re-
connoisance to the top Of Shatur Garden
Pass, and have returned to Ali Xiii
without firing o shot. The country 10
friendly. / am rapidly fortifYing
Peawar Pass camp.
General Roberts was TO leave Ali
Xiii for Kurum to-day. General
Browne has sent q Sikh regiment back
from Dokka to Peshawur on account OF
sickness. General Diddulph has con.
structed a road over the Khojuk Pass
~unopposed.
LONDON. Dec. ia correspondent
ut Peshawur understands that General
Brownies advance on JelalAbad has com.
menced and meets with no opposition.
II is impossible that the Turkestan re-
enforcement, which the Amser 10 70.
ported to DO intriguing for, will arrive In
time,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
Repsr,.

NEW YoRK. Dec. ia Times special
from Chicago says: A telegram has been
received at Sheridan's headquarters from
tho commanding officer at Fort Shaw.
Montana, saying that q letter from Col.
onel Irvine. commanding Fort Walsh,
says q rumor has reached him that two
Sioux who arrived at tho camp OF the
American Sioux in British territory
stated they had left 900 lodges on Pow
der river. who intend crossing the Mis-
souri, river as soon as 1t freezes. These
Indians expected to reach British terri
tory In about thirty days. Colonel IT.
vine does not vouch for the t%ruthfulness
OF this story. The commander at Fort
Shaw has sent out scouts to see IL any
Indian trail a be discovered.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16

WASHINGTON. Dec. l6.-In the United
States Senate to-day Blaine's resolution
in regard to election frauds In the South
was taken up. After q brief colloquy
the amendment OF Thurman was agreed
TO without divisisn.
Conkling submitted an amendment TO
have the investigation made by n special
committee OF nine Senators instead OF
the Judiciary Committee. Agreed to
Yeas 81. nays 30.
Butler submitted an amendment TO
have the investigation conducted with
open doors. Rrject.d-Yeas 80. nays 30.
Davis. Of West Virginia. renewed in
another shape the amendment Of Buil,r
requiring the committee to lit with open
doors.
Bayard spoke in favor thereof. saying
the resolution and all amendments had
thus far been acted on almost with un.
animity. and he hoped 1t would continue
In regard to his amendment. There
was something unamerican In this secret
inquisition.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
Tn. rh.ysr o~b..qu,s..

The funeral rites Of Frank NJ. Thnyer
were held at > p. NJ. yesterday in Ma
sonic Hall. Virginia. The body had
been lying in state In the lodge room all
day and was visited by a very large
number Of citizens previous 10 the hour
set for the rites and ceremonies OF the
day. The attendance ON these rites and
ceremonies was very general. All who
could be accommodated were within the
hall aud many could not get inside tho
building. The ante.rooms were also
crowded. The coffin was beautifully
decorated with evergreens and flowers
aud the hall draped in mourning. The
features Of the deceased locked very
much as In life only paler. After the
Masonic funeral rites had been per-
formed, the ceremonies pertaining to
the Episcopal service were gone through
with, after which the body was escorted
to the depot by the members Of Virginia
Lodge No. ) +. 4 A. NJ, Of which de-
ceased was a member, by various men,
bers Of the Masonic fraternity. and by a
large number Of friends and acquaint.
ances. At @ o'clock last evening the
body wal placed on the train aud Mrs.
Thayer and q few friends left to attend
II to San Francisco. II is to DO laid
away In Lone Mountain Cemetery.
where the hnal burial rites will DO per-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
C.n.ellaa..a xirri.,a.

viRoiNtA CRY. Dec. IL, ls7s.-i. w.
Hasss.. !Sscretary; On the 1900 level We
are yet engaged In repairing tho main air
gallery leading to the Gould 4 Curry
shaft.
On the 400 level good progress Is being
made on the repairs preparatory to taking
out ore.
On the 1900 level we expect TO connect
the southwest drift from the q. 4 q. drift
with east 4. crosscut No. 2 from the main
south drift during the coming week. The
upraiso designed TO connect with the 400
level IL now up CT feet. and we hope to be-
gin the extraction Of orc from this point
within ten days.
TN the 1850 Lowell the repairs on the
main drift connecting with the Consoli'
dated Virginia and U. 4 q. shafts are near
ing completion.
Ga tho 1880 level we arc yet engaged In
clearing out tho main air gallery leading
TO the Gould & Curry shaft.
On the 1850 level the south drift has
been advanced - feet aud continues In
vein formation. The DcstS Belcher joint
east c-Osscut on our south line is now LIS
feet from the joint Wine.
ON the $50 level the station In the CD
@. shaft Is completed and we have drifted
southwest from the station &c feet.
W. II. PATTON. Supt.
Per TAYLOR.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
The Exposition Buildings.
Iaris Idfri,.

Whatever may become Of the building
In the Champ do Mars after the close Of
the Exhibition, the Palace Of the Troca-
dero will certainly DO preserved. The
city OF Paris will most probably exercise
the right to purchase II for 5000, 900
francs, In which case 1t will be used for
exhibitions, for lectures and for the con-
csrts OF the 0rpheonic societies. Should
the palace remain In the hands OF the
State II may serve for the new perma.
nent industrial museum NJ. Teisserencc
du Bort at present proposes to install in
the great pavilions OF the Champ do
Mars. The cascade will also remain al
though the fountains aud water service
entail o daily outlay OF nearly 1000
francs. The gardens will be planted
afrtsh, but only down to tho quay, which
will again be open for traffic, as well as
the bridge OF Jena. Nothing is yet de-
cided concerning the Champ do Mars,
and any action that may be taken will de-
pend upon the vote OF the Municipal
Council relative to the Trocadero Palace
and the dispositions OF the two Cham
bers.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
Lynch Law In Florida.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Dec. l4.-Ai
Mount Carrie. a short time ago, four
negroes attempted to burn a mill, and
later beat the superintendent wife and
compelled her to give up 300. The
negroes were arrested, but the Jail at
Lake City. where they were confined,
was burned down, aud they were lodged
In the Court house. A band Of masked
men early this morning overpowered the
guard. took the prisoners in front OF the
Baptist Church aud shot two OF them
dead and MORALLY wounded the third.
The fourth escaped, but surrendered to
the authorities.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16
AuuE's EXAMINATION.
Coneiusiss or Evidescs ssr ths
Proseeutien-A Lively Stock Ae'
count ~ the sasisEs Bnnk =
Bartender OF she Defendant ~
his BoHdsmeu, etc.

After the conclusion Of the evidence
In tho Auds examination published in
Saturdays News. A. W. White, secre-
tary and Manager Of the Virginia
Savings Bank, took the stand and testi'
fed that on tho 18th day Of November
last the defendant deposited In the
Savings Bank 800 shares Of ophir stock,
and witness gave the numbers OF the
certificates. These numbers were the
same as those on the tag left by the
defendant in the Bank Of Nevada, whence
the shares were taken. The shares were
sold next day and the proceeds credited
to his account at the Savings Bank.
That account had been running about
one year., and footed up 1913. $40 50.
On the LIST Of November the debit side
of the account footed up sos. 057 20. A
transcript Of the books OF the bank was
filed In evidence. The account was
balanced by interest November 3lst.
There was a small balance Of inter est
due tho bank-soms $50 or $50 at that
time.
Mr.. Angus was recalled and testified
that the defendant was receiving at the
time Of bis discharge by the Bank Of Ne
vada. $50 per month. He had been
raised from Sl25 per month in March.
The prosecution here rested the case
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-16

VIRGINIA Cry. Dec. i6, 1s7s.-E. n.
Hoims', Seersiay' The east crosscut 21OO
level has been advanced 40 feet-totAl, $50
feet. The face this morning Is In very
soft ground. showing streaks Of quartz.
and will require timbering. The south
lateral drift, 2i00 level, has been advanced
% fect-to 70 feet. The face to-day Is
in vein phorphyry with streaks Of quartz.
Tho incline has been repaired . feet. The
400 balance bob pit has been completed
and tho bob will be put in position imme-
diAtely. Tho new i5.ton incline cable has
been put in place and works we'll. The
Savagc-Norcross joint drift Is In G75 feet.
the face being In soft running ground Z.
The water stands 81 feet below the 1000
level. N. G. GILLETTE, Supt.