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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-08-24

Why will you suffer with shaking
Chill or IL burning Fever, 2 doses of Gu
bun Tonic, the, Great West Indies Fever
aud Ague Remedy, will stop the Chills
and Fever, while one bottle will cure
hem up for years. Try it.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-08-24
OPENING THE WAY.
THE PROGRESS MADE ON THE
MORGAN ROAD TO TEXAS,

Work is progressing rapidly
on the extension Of the Morgan Ra |
Road to Taxas. In sixty working
days from the present time the
constructors think they will have
the road complete to Vermilion>
vile, in the parish of Lafayette
Should this end be achieved
within the time expected, we will
have direct railway communication
with this part of the State, and
heavy freights will be the conse-
quence. At present the grade be
st~ecn Morgan City and Vcrmil-
ionvilie, is in perfect condition,
with the exception of a few planta-
ton bitches cut through it, and
some roads and crossings and (Ba-
ker's Swamp,) where for a distance
of 5000 feet there is no grade,
though the space is cleared.
The company are now filling this
swamp, and have laid two miles
and half of track from it to
Bayou Teche. they have construc-
ton train. consisting of one engine
AID twelve cars. the company will
temporarily corduroy this swamp
and fill it up by dumping earth. At
present there is a working force o.
80 men employed on it.-W' o.
Picdyuae.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-08-24
ONE OF THE ATTRA CJIDNS
OF THE PARIS *. OSI.
TON.

the fall story Of the wonderful
suit of hair, seven feet long,
shown Mt the Paris Exposition. j,
thus told by a correspondent; The
hair originally graccd the head OF
u young Norman girl belonging to
u family named Mcriot, who were
extremely poor, the mt Their having
been sick for several years. 4
pcddl.r knew the family, and,
being acquainted with their pover-
", took advantage of their circum-
stances to offer 1CO francks (about
$l9) for the daughters superb hair.
The poor woman, TO whom the girls
locks we're her only pride, abso.
lutely refused to part with them.
The daughter. however, who
though scarcely seventeen years of
age, understood the great benefit
Of even that sum, made q sign to
the pcddler. Apparently giving up
the idea, the wouId.be merchant
retired. THO young girl followed
him. and, though unable to restrain
her tears at the sacrifice, permitted
the peddler to sheer her crown Of
glory to the roofs for $40. The
hair dresser now possessing this
beautiful hair has already refused
25OU franks from a lady Of title,
bong confident of obtaining a much
higher price for it after tho Exhi.
bitiou.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
The Pioneer Picnic.

The Committee appointed at the
last meeting of the Society of Paci-
fic Coast Pioneers, to consider and
report upon the proposition of hold
ing a grand picnic excursion of the
Society, met Wednesday evening at
Pioneer Hall, Virginia. The sub.
committees on cars, grounds, ETC.,
made their reports. After much
argument, comparing of notes, etc.,
1t was finally voted to report to the
Society, at its next meeting, in favor
of holding the proposed picnic ex-
cursion on the coming Fourth of
July, at Treadway's ranch, near Car
son City.
The Committee arrived at this con-
clusion by reason of the probability
that there will be no general celebra.
ton of the Fourth on the Comstock
this year, in which case it would be
eminently appropriate for everybody
to take a trip to the Capital of the
State and have grand, rousing ccle-
bration.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
The Grand Lodge.

The Right Worthy Grand Lodge of
the Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows has been held in Virginia City
this week. There was a large at
tendance of delegates. The most
important points of Legislation affect
ing the Order at large had during the
session, was the adoption of re-
vised constitution for the government
of Degree of Rebekah Lodges and
one or two important changes in the
constitution governing subordinate
lodges. The election of Grand off,
GERS for the ensuing year, resulted as
follows: Most Worthy Grand Master,
W. H. Davenport of Eureka; Right
Worthy Deputy Grand Master, j.
G. Smith of Virginia City; Right
Worthy Grand Warden, E. P. Davis
of Aurora; Right Worthy Grand
Secretary, W. Hill of Virginia City /;
Right Worthy Grand Treasurer,
George Tufly of Carson; Right
Worthy Grand Representative, Rev.
William Lucas of Reno.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE day is not far distant, says
the Elk Post, when the housew life
will glance into the woodshed, and,
finding that the husband has gone of
without splitting the daily allowance
of fuel, will take down the phono-
graph, howl into 1t volley of cpl
thets that will register 100 pounds
to the square inch on the safety gauge,
and then call out to her boy: "Here,
John, go down town and grind that
out to your darned lazy old father,
and see that you turn the crank live
ly, too"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
Silver City, November 2. 1877.

SUTRO Tunnel CONTROVERSIAL
dispatch from San Francisco yester-
day says the "basis Of a compromise
has been agreed upon between the
leading magnates of the Comstock,
representing all the prominent min
ing companies, and Adolph Sutro, the
leading representative of the Tunnel
Company. The terms of the COM
promise have not yet TRANSFERRED, but
enough is known to warrant the state
ment that il will have a favorable
effect ON Comstock stocks"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
The Reno Races.

The races at Reno will begin on
Thursday, June 9th, instead of the
4th of July, as heretofore announced.
This change has been made to avoid
interference with the races at Carson.
Following is the programme for the
spring meeting at Reno:
FIRST Daytime 81.
Running-Half mile and repeat ;
purse, SIS; second horse SIS. Free to
all horses in Washoe county, Cousin
Vic barred.
Trotting-Mile heats three in five
to harness; free for all horses in
Washoe county that have never beaten
three minutes. Purse, $75.
SECOND DAY-JUNE 20.
Running-Dash of one half mile
purse, $50.
Trotting-Mile heats, three in five,
free for ali that have not beaten three
minutes; purse, $l25; second horse
$50.
Trotting-Two-mile heats, two in
three to harness; purse, $3.50; second
horse $50.
THIRD DAYTIME 80.
Running-Mile and repeat; purse,
$50; second horse $25.
Trotting-Match race between Tom
Morgan, Stewart, Jim Cook and Mug
gins; mile heats, three in five to bar
ness; purse, $500; second horse 500;
entrance ten per cent, to be added to
purse; four or more to enter, three or
more to start.
Entrance to trotting races close
June 9th. Entrance to running
races close night before the race at
O p. NJ.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
The Fourth at Carson.

The Carson people propose to have
a grand time on the Fourth of July.
The races will commence on that day,
and the attendance of turfmen will
doubtless be good, as the Reno races
have been changed to another day.
A committee of Carsonites have Wis
tied the Comstock and invited the
military companies to attend their
celebration, and it is proposed to
have grand general demonstration
this year in Carson, and to extend in
vitations to the people of Reno,
Genoa, Silver City, Gold Hill and
Virginia. Governor Bradley has or
dered his staff to take part in the
parade there on that day, and if the
military of Gold Hill and Virginia
accept the invitation the people of
Carson offer them free transportation,
as well as paying their expenses while
there. Carson City is a central point
for surrounding towns, and is easy
of access. The races at that time
will also offer an additional induce
ment to many persons to be present.
The proposition thus far seems to be
favorably entertained, partly on &C
count of the hard times and the diff
Guilty of raising sufficient money for
a suitable display on the Comstock.
A general demonstration of the kind
proposed has never taken place on
any previous Fourth of July.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
The Boundaries Of Mining Claims.

preme court OF COlOrad0, ID worthy
of attention. This clearly decides
the question of Swinging" claim
to fit vein, and says that the sur
face of a claim as located can not be
changed to cover any more of the
vein than Outcrops on the original
location. This is point of great
interest to miners, and as the decision
seems to receive the approval Of emf
nent legal minds, it will probably be
established as the law of the land.
No doubt there is certain salts
faction in having the meaning of our
exceedingly complex mining laws de-
fined. In this sense the Eureka
Richmond, and this recent Colorado
decision, are most important, for the
one explains what is meant by a vein
or lode, apd defines the mining rights
as limited solely by the end lines;
the other says that the end lines are
to be drawn through the points where
the outcrop of the vein crosses the
side lines and passes out of the
claim. Important and sati sfactory as
these decisions are in one sense, in
another they merely demonstrate
more clearly that ever the absurdity
of our mining laws, which ''no fellah
can understand" and which make it
all but certain that every mine which
proves of value must pass through
the ordeal of one or more lawsuits.
What we want is thorough revision
and simplification of the mining code,
and the adoption of such clear and
explicit rules as will prevent those
conflicts Of titles which are now the
curse of most of our Western mining
districts. The immense extension
which the meaning of the term "lode
or vein" has received in the Eureka
Richmond decision, and the great
variety Of forms which wider expert
ence shows mineral deposits assume,
render il extremely desirable that the
rights of mining companies should
be bounded by surface lines, and that
every claim should hold all the
minerals found within vertical planes
drawn through all its bounding sur
face-lines, just as is now the case
with coal, rock salt, or other mineral
deposits recognized as stratified in
character.
Naturally this would require min
ing claims to have larger area than
is now allowed. Perhaps the limits
allowed by the old Spanish law of
about 200 meters in width, might be
considered too narrow, but 500 meters
in length by 300 meters in width (say
1500x900 feet would give sufficient
area in most cases. Then in no case
would miner follow his vein beyond
his own lines, and he would, on the
other hand, be entitled to all minerals
within the limits of his claim. This
law would prevent most of the liti-
cation which now so seriously inter-
feres with the success of many of our
best Mines Engineering and Min
ing Journal.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE editor of the Bodie Standard
was in New Orleans at the time of
the late Presidential election. He
says James E. Anderson, the first wit
ness called by the Potter committee,
"weighs about 10 pounds, has bushy
red hair and blue eyes, drinks whis-
ky, and lives by his wits"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

from the Standard Of Wednesday.

From the Standard OF wednesday,
There has been during the past
week very marked improvement in
several of our mines, and the general
opinion prevails that Bodie is on the
upgrade again. One Of the most
important strikes has been made
which it has ever been our pleasure
to record in the annals of the camp,
and the Standard, one of the best min
ing properties on the coast, will have
to look to its laurels, or be eclipsed
by Bodie, the new favorite of fortune.
A ledge of unbroken ore has been cut
in that mine on the $50 level, az
feet wide, which it is believed will
average over 500 per ton, and there
is also 915 feet of horse matter, the
width between the walls being s feet.
This splendid strike is very encour-
aging, and cannot fail 10 influence
capitalists who have investments in
our mining properties to keep straight
down until they strike the bonanzas,
which are undoubtedly hidden be-
meath our rugged hills. The Standard
keeps up its steady supply Of bullion
the Bechtel is showing a great inn
provement; there is an unusual stir
about the Red Cloud, where they are
taking out ore so valuable that they
keep it in sacks; fine strike in Tioga
was reported recently, and Black.
hawk, McClinton, Belvidere, May
Belle, Richer, and indeed nearly all
our mines, are improving amazingly.
The Standard shipped on the I'd in
slant one bar valued at $21,516 81.
The great libel suit against the
Bodie Standard has been set for trial
at Aurora next Saturday. The plain
tiff is required to give bonds for the
payment of all costs before the trial
commences. As there is no attorney
appearing for her it is probable the
suit will be dismissed.
The old Bodie tunnel, located by
Professor Silliman many years ago,
has again been put in operation. The
tunnel is now in a distance of $50
feet, and contract has just been let
to drive it further distance of 500
feet.
J. Kalmus has purchased mill
site half mile below the Syndicate
mill; price paid, $3.50. Men are now
at work excavating, and the Sherman
mill will be put up at once.
Miners Union Hall is now being
rapidly erected. The building Is
30x70 feet, and will cost 5000.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

FOREMAN BLuETT says work at the
header of the Sutro tunnel is pro-
crossing we'll and very satisfactorily,
the usual good Roadway being made
every day. There is no truth in the
report that work had been suspended
at the header, as published in some
of the papers.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

A. HOOPER has had the Ell Dorado
saloon thoroughly reprinted, and it
is now looking as bright as new
dollar Just from the mint. More
liquors are sold at the Ell Dorado
than in any other saloon in Virginia,
and consequently Hooper can afford
to sell the best.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

PICNIC TrcKETs.-Superintendent
Young obtained a supply of tickets
for the picnic and left them at the
postoffice for the accommodation of
all desiring to 60. No car will be
sent down here this morning, and
parties will have to go to the switch
by Foot s. Walkers line.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

GEORGE DAILY. Superintendent of
the Real del Monte mine, at Aurora,
has purchased the old pump of the
Overman, with all the machinery
requisite for running it, and the
whole will be shipped to Aurora at
once. The pump column is ten
inches in diameter.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
SETTLE NJ EMIT.

II is our desire to have an immediate set
Element Of the accounts Of THE TIMES Office.
Parties holding claims against us will please
present them at once. and those indebted must
valuable. and this business must be attended
to. FRANK KENYON.
Silver City November q 1877.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE School PICNIC.-There will
be large crowd atthe picnic to-day
The train will leave Virginia at 8 A.
n. sharp, and Gold Hill at S:15; re-
turning, it will leave Carson at 4. p.
M. The arrangements are most com
plete, and every one attending may
be assured Of having a good time.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

GONE TO THE LAKE.-M. ]. Rourke,
who has been laid up for week
with intermittent fever, was so much
better yesterday that he started for
Lake Tahoe, where he hopes to be
braced up by the bracing mountain
breeZes.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

JUsTIcE.--In the last day or two
there has been marked improve
ment in the south drift on the 1900
level of the Justice mine. The indi-
cations are excellent tor finding a
good chimney of ore at that point.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

RELIGIOUS Rev. w. r. Jenvey
will otficiate at Grace Church, Silver
City, tomorrow at 1880 p. M. Sun
day School at 2 80 p. NJ.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE people of Virginia held a
meeting last evening to decide
whether or not they will celebrate
the Fourth of July.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

JOHN A. McQUAID, late of Virginia
City, but now resident of Bodie,
has been appointed Assistant District
Attorney for Mono county, California.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

SENATOR JONES is not expected
to start home until after the adjourn
ment of Congress on the 18th of the
present month. He may, however, so
arrange his business that he may re-
turn sooner.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE lately organized Dayton Gravel
Mining Company has commenced
sinking a accompaniment shaft at
the mouth of Gold Canyon. 1t is
expected the company will find good
pay when they get to the bedrock,
and possibly this may prove to be q
very important and valuable mining
venture.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

EIGHT Chinese wood peddlers have
been sentenced to fifteen days each
in the Virginia City Jail for cruelty
to animals. The asses used in pack
ing wood were found to have terrible
sores on their backs.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THERE was in the general school
fund ON the 7th instant the sum of
$3.50 47,which Superintendent Young
has apportioned as follows: Silver
City, 5000 81; Dayton, $l19 IS;
Sutro, $44 80.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

GEORGE HOLMES 10 not doing well
OF late. He has lost twenty pounds
during the last three weeks.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
AMUSEMENTS.

The ever popular Troubadours are
playing to large and pleased adiences
at Piper's Opera House. These ar
fists give entertainments that offer
the playgoer splendid musical gems
and interesting bits Of acting in the
sane performance. This afternoon
at 2 o'clock will be presented their
original extravaganza, "The Brook, "
depicting the pleasures of a jolly pic
mic. The performance will commence
with the amusing comedy, "a Cup
of Tea" Tonight is positively the
last appearance of the Troubadours,
when will be presented the musical
extravaganza, patchwork" preceded
by an amusing little comedy.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE Ophir kite is going up steadi'
ly, on good developments.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

WALTER 4 CO.,
SsToCK AND COMMISSION BROKERS.
Stoke bought, sold and carried on margins.
Currency bought and sold.
Correspondents in San Francisco,
1. Glaxier d 90.
County Scrip Purchased.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
Notice +!

All persons indebted to me are re-
quested to settle up Immediately and
save costs. THEo. 8. DAVENPORT.
Silver City, New, Dec. ~, 1877.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
STOCK REPORT.
MORNING BOARD

MORNING BOARD.
FRIDAY. June7
ophir, sly 50 81 $3.50 SIX SIX 6lh.
Mexican. 70 Tx liz labs l2h.
Gould 4 Curry, 81
Best q Belcher, lax lax IAN.
California, 2OT q 20h II.
Savage, 1OI 10L II.
Con Virgins. 143S 1A& 14hb6 14hb5.
Chollar, 27ll 81.
Hale b Norcross, ~ Z.
Crown Point. 4 Is 40 40.
Yellow Jacket, 81 3 Obs.
Kentuck. AZ $50.
Alpha, 1iA liz l2bs Tx.
Belcher, 2.60 2.66 2.66.
Sierra Nevads, $50 3 964.
Utah, sk.
Bullion, 8 6h.
Imperial, csc l.
Exchequer, $50 $50 8 IS 4 l.05.
Seq. Belcher, q.
Overman, 13k 1917 1917.
Justice, 8 90 8 IS 3.90b5 az.
Succor, 10c l5c.
Union. 81 5lA 81.
Julia, X X.
Caledonia 1.90 1.S5 195.
Silver Hill, ~.
New York, 45c AOc.
Ward, Las IL 2.55lH.
Levisthsn, 15c.
Trojan, ACC.
Benton. 2 2.05.
Boyle. 35c.
Con. Washoe, l0c.
Solid Sill, er, AGO.
AFTERNOON BOARD.
Raymond 3 Ety.. 4.
jackson, 81.
Newark, IN.
ella, SOC 75c.
Manhattan, 81 6A.
Grand Prize, 4.
Independence. l.85 $50.
Modoc, LAO l 30 IN.
Bodie, 2.60 21.s0 1.sOl% 10 IL $50 .90.
Bechtel. 2.l0.
Hale b Norcross, IL.
Imperial, Soc SIC.
Belcher, 2.70.
Ophir, IS 62k 62x 5lIl 50 51A 81 5oax
Mexican, IL ~ l2ts l2k l21ss3.
Best h 3elcher, lax l4I.
Bullion, 6l& 6ts 9 6S 81.
Julia, II u.
Union, 81. 6h 5k.
Alphs. ia 1lh.
Savage, III IL y 1ln.
Yellow Jactet, 3ss.
Con. Virlinia, IAN 14's.
California, 20h.
Exchequer, $50 4 3.95.
Sierra Nevada, 4 4.05.
Silver Hill, ~ 1856.
Gould h Curr, /. Z 7b Tbs 61s 6A.
Caledonia, 1876.
Crown Point. 40.
Confidence. 4 40.
Ward, Ito Les.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE teachers and scholars of our
public school are already making
preparations for the entertainment to
be given at the close of the present
term.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

M. FRET, our dropsical friend, is
improving every day. ~
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE Episcopal Fair for the benefit
of st. Johns Church, Gold Hill,
will begin next Wednesday evening
and run three nights.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

THE Turn Verein picnic will be
held in July. Committees have been
appointed to settle upon the date and
place.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

AssEssMENTs.-Crown Point 81,
delinquent July 10th; Trojan IS cents,
delinquent July Sth.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

DIR. SoHNABEL, formerly of this
place, is now a resident of New
Castle, California, on the Central
Pacific.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

CASPER HAUPT, who has been Sc
riously ill for two or three weeks,
as yet shows no improvement.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

The Episcopal fair and festival in
Virginia closed Thursday night. 1t
was in every way successful.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

MILLINERY.-Thel ladies of Silver
City, Gold Hill, Virginia City and
surrounding country will bear in
mind that the finest assortment of
millinery in the State can be found
at 1873 South G street, Virginia. Hats
made to order.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

MANY persons here are complain
ing of slight colds, owing perhaps to
epizootic in the air.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

The repairs on the machinery at
the Succor mine will be completed
next week and work resumed.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

SPLENDID gold improved Howard
stem- winders for 500 at Uncle Har-
ris', San Francisco. Send for one.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

BART. DERHAM is delivering ice
cold ice to all who order that cool
comfort.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

DIR. KIRBY is interested in a very
promising mining claim in Flowery
District.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08
REMOVAL.
RIPLEY & HAAS
HAVE REMOVED TO CORNER MAIN
Ii and Third streets, where they will be
found with large and fresh stock Of
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS
cRocKERY,
Glass, Tin & Woodenware.
Choice Wines 4 LIQUORS
A SPECIALITY.

Thanking the Public for the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed. we ask . continu-
ance of the same in the future. and guarantee
satisfaction In prices and goods
RIPLEY 4 HAAS.
Silver City, March 10, 1878.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-06-08

MIR. CHARLES Box and Miss Alice
King were married at Dayton Thurs
dry evening.