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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04

With good candidate in the field
t he Democrats will heve no trouble
in electing an Assemblyman from this
district.
Although Linden is the banner Re
publican town OF the county the Re-
publican County Convention did not
see At to honor her with candidate.
The way that a certain candidate in
the Republican county convention
came it over his fellow Ofiico-seekers
was very peculiar. 1t cannot be said
that there is honor even among Repub-
licans.
The Democrats and Greenbackers
of Iowa have doubled on their Repub-
lican bretheren ane are going to run
union ticket for state officers, A con.
solidation in several OF the Congress
sional districts is expected in few
days.
Some OF the Hon. Robert Schilling's
reasonings were very peculiar. For
instance, he reasoned that even
though the principal Of debt would
depreciate in value, the interest, a
certain per centum Of the principal
would not depreciate, but would re-
main fixed measure of value.
The Tribune weakens with its fight
with Mayor Spensley. It now says
that perhaps Mr.. Spensley did give u
positive order to have the caucus bills
printed. but that If he did so. 1t was
not understood RI such. 1t don't take
n UGH to scare tho Tribune men now
adays.
DR.. II. II. Williams has pulled up
stakes from Dodgeyille and will locate
in Iowa in few days. He passed
through this city by team last Wed
nesday. His many warm friends wish
him success in his pioneer enterprise
There were 84S entries at the Iowa
Co. Fair--two more than last year.
The Secretary reports a financial sue
cess. The Joint Discussion on the
financial question WAS one OF the
most successful features Of the occa-
sion. The running race In which
George Chamley's mare Chestnut
Oaks, beat DR.. Wilher's Guy Fawkes,
was the most exciting Of them all.
LAST week Mr.. John Taylor of Lin
den. contributed 4 ten column article
to the State Journal, The article
OF the m oney question and attempted
to Justify the past and present politics
Of the Republican party. The Journ-
al spoke very highly Of the contribu-
ton and recommended Mr.. Taylor NJ
smart young man observing we'll at
the hands Of Republicans for its pro-
duction. This may be the reason why
the Republican County Convention
refused to give Mr.. Taylor the nolni-
nation for District Attorney. His
Republican friends probably did not
want to sacrifice him.
Messrs Henry Smith and James
$. NJ. Brien, of Darlington, have rent
ed the store room OF Mrs. Cotterell. on
High street, and will in about ten
days open out stock of groceries,,
general merchandise and fancy goods.
Mr.. Smith has been Treasurer OF OAR
lington during the past two years
Mr. l,rien is u nephew Of Arthur Mon
ahan Of this city. Both gentlemen
como highly Recommended as up
right business men. We hope they
will meet with success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04
s TR4 IED.

From the residence Of David &.
Morris, q Ridgoway, Oh the sth
Of September, 1875, . large sand,
gray horse colt-looks like 4 sor
rol brown At i distance. Any in
formation which will lead to its
recovery will bo literally reward
Cd. CT Dawn & nsgR,s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04
Married.

At the Globe Hotel in this city on
the 1st day of October 1878 by John p.
Tramel ESD. Mr.. Charles Nichols OF
Belmont to Miss. Nancy G. Austin Of
the same town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04
A Trade Not to be Opp oeed.

Courier Journal; "The Massachu-
sets Democratic State Committee is
opposed says an exchange, ito any
trade with Butler We should think
that the swapping Of him off for a
dog, and the shooting Of the dog,
would be trade they couldn't DO
much opposed TO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04

Ohio holds her elections next Tues
day. After that day the Republicans
will give up all hopes of having a ma
5ority in the next house OF Represent
tatiyes. How are the mighty fallen!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04
Prepare for Winter and Keep your
Feet Dry.

Sherwood 4 Berg Of the City Store
have received 4 full supply Of the eel
ebrated RICHARDSON BOOTS and
SHOES, embracing all kinds Of boots
for men and boys; Momen's Misses
and children'S shoes. Call for Rich
ardsun's boots and shoes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04
TO Stock liaisars.

have several we'll bred, first-elass
graded Short Horn Bull Calves fol
sale, on reasonable terms.
JOHN SPENsLEY.
Mineral Point, Aug 20. ISIS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04

The Republicans OF Green County
who have had control of the county
almost from time immemorial, are
trembling in their boots over the pros.
pect Of the election OF an opposition
Ticket
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04

House and Lot for Sale or Rent,
$, E. SHEPPARD desires to sell or
rent his dwelling house situated on
Fountain street,
For particulars apply to him at his
Marble Shop, Or to Major CloWney. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04
Democratic Caucus.

The Democrats Of the city held a
caucus on Monday night and selected
tho following delegates to attend the
county convention, at Dodgeyille on
Thursday:
First Ward--R. ID. Pulford, J. NJ.
Smith, j. T.. Tramcl, s. j. Wright, Z.
Wedeufeller. II. Joseph. Geo. Craw-
ford.
5000 nd Ward--John Commins, Ed
ward Brown, John Horn, Geo. Jeuck,
Robert Crawford, John Grass.
rho following named persons were
selected rs the City Committee for tho
ensuing year: Geo. Crawford. John
Horn, j. NJ. Smith, Goo. Jeuck, Chas.
Mcllhon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-04
Market Reports.

Quietness prevailed in almost every
branch of our markets during the
past week, farmers being unable to
market their produce, owing to the
extremely unfayorable weather.
FLOUR.-Our -four market, since
this day last week, has been fairly ac-
tive. at last weeks quotations.:
Al. '........ 80 ZOWz oV
AhA... ........'...... oO
Old Capital. ............ 2T5
MINI. Standard.....2 1893 90
Beauty, ................. 90
WHEAT. - Firm, and good lots
scarce, which when offered generally
brings trifle over the market. No. 2
Spring,8Sc. to roc. Winter is governed
by samples and can always find buy
or at from 75c. to $50. for good lots.
BARLEY.-Quiet and in slow de-
mand. For shipping purposes Old
sells from zoe. to ACC. New from SOC.
to 75c. Brewers haue offered a few
cents per bushel over these figures for
extra bright lots.
CORN.-Dull. Old, &c. to 35c.; New
18c. to csc.
FLAX-SEED-From Eastern adj.
vices we learn that the receipts since
this day week have been quite large
enabling purchasers to obtain sup
plies at a slight decline from last
weeks quotations. Prime seed sells
at $1.07.
HOGS. - There has been heavy
drop during the past week in the price
Of hogs. the decline amounting to Csc
per hundred pounds. and owing prin.
cipally to large receipts and inferior
quality. Sales from $3.50 to 52.75.
The following is correct price
..k.
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EDWIN BOOTH
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WHO WILL APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING
SEVEN FAREWELL PROGRAMMES.
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THE LAST WEEK

OF THE GREATLY sUCCEssrUL ENGAGEMENT 90
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ADJUSTMENTS.

LyIFTn AVENUE THEATRE
Messrs FIsKE HARKINs REQUEST TO ANNOUNCER
THE LAST WEEK
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asst time but one).. FOOLS REVIEW
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TO NIGHT. nast time but one).. FOOLS REVENGE
TOMORROW positively last time) 49,. .RICHELIEU
WEDNESDAY. positively last tlme). gooL's REVENGE
THURSDAY. .nast time but one. HAMLET
FRIDAY. .tdoubic bin. .sHyLoCK and PETRUCcHIO
SATURDAY MATINEE. ..tonly time) LADY OF LYONS
SATURDAY NIGHT. .QarewelD HAMLET
MONDAY, December 16-First nght at this theatre,
JOSEPH JEFFERSON.
In Boucicauts play. from Washington Irngs legend,
RIP VAN WINkLE.
.ssBOX SHEETS NOW READYs.s
YCEUM THEATRE. 14TH ST. AND 9TH Az.
lIkATE CLAYTON Manageress
EVERY EVENING AT =. SATURDAY MATINEE AT .,
THE DOUBLE MARRIAGE
THE DOUBLE MARRIAGE, THE DOUBLE MARRIAGE.
Powerful east, including
Miss ALICE DUNNING LINGARD.
Mr. FREDERIC ROBINSON,
and Miss KATE CLAYTON.
POPULAR PRICES POPULAR PRICES.
81, 75C.. soc, 2lC.
Seats for sale week in advance box ONCE and s2
Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-09

CHoCoLAT MENIER, IN oSEnALF POUND AND
Conc-quarter pound packets.
breakfast
and supper.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04
= a 3. = - p \ >
A SERIOUS RGE.

A man named b aud took passage at
San Jose, California. tor San francisco
without ticket, aud. although a
cripple. was torclbiy ej-cted from the
cars by the conductor. He brought
suit against the railroad company for
$lO.uO0, alleging that he rendered the
conductor full fare for the trip, bat,
that owing to rule of the com pany.
the conductor aided percentage to
the fare, which Band refused to paw,
and Was then put off the tram. The
case came up tor trial at San Jose last
week, aud one of the jury men, em.
paneled to try II, created sensation
by Informing the Court that member
of the common council of San Jose, Of
fered hun bride of $3.50. $75 suit of
clothes and employment on the rail
road, If he would. assist in finding yer.
dict tor the corporation. This. grave
charge rs to be investigated, and the
member of the council who, 1t is
alleged, attempted to bride the juror
was arrested.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04

According to Republican papers
which have sufficient Independence to
speak their sentiments regardless of the
party lash, the latest ''slate" turned out
by the patty machine contains the fol-
lowing programmes:
Storey county is to have the United
States Senator, Governor and Secretary
of State; Washoe county the Lieuten-
ant Governor; Elko county the Con.
troller; White Pine county the Supreme
Judge; Eureka county the Superlntend-
ent OF Public Instruction. aud Lander
county the Surveyor General.
1t will Do left to the delegates from
those counties to select candidates for
the positions assigned them. 1t will
be observed that the representation TO
Congress has not been assigned to any
county, and that Humboldt is wholly
ignored. IF we are not mistaken in
the temper of Humboldt Republicans,
there will be some objection on their
part to this programme. We are in
formed that they will send delegation
to the convention with instructions to
vote first, last aud all the time for john
ii. klnkead for Governor. He IS an
old resident of Nevada, and filled the
Office of Territorial Treasurer from the
organic ition OF the territory to the
time of Its admission as q state. His
record as an officer and citizen is
without spot or blenish. and unless
Humboldters have degenerated they
will Insist upon his nomination aud Sc
cure it too. whsn the time for action
arrives.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04
THE SILVER BILL.

BANDS silver bill is the special order
for to-day in the UHited States Senate.
The debates on the bill may occupy the
Senate for. sevetal days. though the
friends OF the measure hope to press it
to vote to .morroM. The passage of
the bill. with possibly some sligt t
amendments. Is not. doubted. The
gold men understand the situation and
are anxious to effect compromise, but
the silver. men are firm and go in for
the double standard. making silver
legal tender for all: debts, public and
private.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04

EASTERN DISPATCHES
Indians Leaving Their Reserva-
tiOns,

Indians Leaving Their Reserva-
tiOns. ff
CHICAGO. Feb. 8.
A special from Fort Randall. Dakota,
says: Eight hundred of the Red Cloud
Indians have left the agency, going
north. The Indians assert that all the
fighting bucks at that agency will cut
loose early in the spring and follow
generally the northward trail. The
Spotted Tail Indians are secretly buy
ing fat ponies and making other suspi
cious movements,
General Niles After sitting Bull
General Miles, under date of the 25th
ultimo. reports from Tongue river that
the main body of his command has
taken the field. and he only waits for
$50 recruits from Fort Smelling before
proceeding in person against Sitting
Bull. who be confidently believes is in
United States territory. His force will
operate trom Fort Peck as the central
point.
Judge Bradiey's Decision.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 4.
The decision of Judge Bradley, which
is adverse TO the request OF the Re-
turning Board, will be read in open
Court to-day. The case will not be
transferred to the U. S. Circuit Court.
The Returning Board Trial.
New ORLEANS, Feb. z.
10 the Returning Board trial today
Charles j. Abel, Secretary of the Re.
turning Board, was che first witness for
the defense. aud coutradIcted some
testimony of the prosecution. Only
re0uttiLg testimony will DO offered by
the defense. 1t is believed the case
is ia the hands Of the two colored ju-
rors. aud that the jury will get the case
by Wednesday.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04
ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE
sHrRA SILVER MINING COMPANY.

sHEBA SILVER MINING CoMPAhf'
II OCATIoN of principal place OF business
No. 3I2 Montgomery street, san iran ran
cisco, California. Location OF "orAs,
Star District, Humboldt county, Nevada
NOTICE is hereby given, that at . meetlne
Of the Directors held on the 3Oth DAY u y s1v
uary, 1878, an assessment I No. ~ OF PA
Cents per share was levied upon the capl'aI
stock of the Corporation, payable Immediately
in united States goli coin, to the stcre'sIy u
the office of the Company, No. Slz Moh'-
g.mery street, can Francisco. California.
Any stock upon which this assesSine Ut
shall remain unpaid on the
FOURTH DAY MARCH, 1878,
Will be delinquent. and advertised for SAFE
at pablo auction; unless payment Is maae oe.
fore, will be sold on Monday, the 2oth aay Vi
March, 1878, to pay the delinquent ASSESS,
ment, together with costs of advertising ana
expenses of sale.
= ABRAHAM HALSEY. Secretary.
Office, NO, 3t2 montgomery street. Dan
Francisco, California. feo2-td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04
a GREAT BARGAIN.

WILL sell !. out to anyone wlsn'ss
10 20 into u good ana sure .,. y !
ness - over six years estaoilshel aslon
good run OF custom AMI the nest io las.
ia town. l have u small STOCK VI ,.hcb
viii sell mn.h below cost to anyone wisplls
to go into good business. coNARp
winnemucca, Bridge street. three a ~"
above n. Levy;s store, Dec, 3i' lS"-Nt
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04

THE business portion of tite town of
Columbus, Esmeralda county, was
burned on the night of January 29th,
and cnlzen uamed Joe. Parmentel
murdered while asleep and his house
SET on fire. The Sheriff is in pursuit.
Of stranger whois supposed to have
consulted tbs murder and firsd the
pssR.. s~-v3'n 80. =
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04
NOTICE..

rEVHE undersigned leave to-day, January
l. Attn, for oacrsmenso. During their
aosence Judge berry viii attend 10 their
legal Business. bon IELD * FRENCH.
mlnpeuucca, January "a, 1918.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04
ELECTION NOTICE.

FHNHE undersigned Board OF Trustees OF
u HumbDldt school District No. q. IN
humboldt County, state OF Nevada, hereby
respectfully give noticethat on the
TWENTY.THIRD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1878,
An election will be held at the residence OF
John shelton, In Paradise Valley. In said
School District, for III. parvose of submit
ting 10 the qualified electors OF said schoolDis-
sIict the question whether tax OF 81, 500
shall be raised for the purposes of bnilsiing
q school house, furnishing the same with
seats and other necessary facilities of IN.
strnetion and for keeping a school in said
district open for longer period than the
ordinary funds will allow. at said election
the ballot of eadh voter shall contain the
words: Tax Yes" or Tax 80" ~ ~
(AAR IN ABEL,
Beard OF Trustees dEJ. W. PEIhCE.
p III ta#t ~ h7l (WM. WElGnkL.
!. Paradise Valley. January %. 1879 ~ sw
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04
FOREIGN DISPATCHES.
Another sVar Thse.tened.


PARIS, Feb. 3.
Gambetta declares that any moditica-
ton of the treaty of 1856 made by the
Russians must be- considered Du II and
void. The Russian conditions, exec pit
the demand for indemnity, involve II
flgrant violation of that treaty. French
Interests 10 the East. be cons. ders, have
hardly changed since 1856. The war
can only be Terminated by al European
Congress.
The proposal of an Italian alliance
with the Powers which are opposed to
Russian aggrandIzem ent, but at the
same time guaranteeing the freedom of
Christian Municipalities, is most favor
ably entertained. The Pope aud Car.
dual Slmeoni, the Pontifical Secretary
OF State, are agreed as to the necessity
of encouraging an alliance of Italy with
England, France aud Austria.
The Russian Advance 20 be stopped.
The Sultan has telegraphed the Car
accepting the peace conditions, and
asking the Gar to stop the advance of
the Russian troops. The Car replied
that he was about to give orders to that
effect
All Military Movements stopped.
LONDON. Feb. 3.
A special from Constantiuopls says:
Server Pasha. Foreign Munster, and
one of the lenipotentiarles, telegraph
ed yesterday that Grand Duke Nicholas
Was ready to sign the protocol of peace
preliminaries under reserve OF ulterior
Degotntions. The Vizier, in reply to
Server Pasha's dispatch. authorized
him to sign the armistice and peace
performances. All military movements
aud emigration of muzzlemaus have
been stopped.
The following is the text of the Cars
telegram to the Sultan: L desire peace
as much as you, but it Is necessary for
me-necessary for both of us-that it
should be solid aud durable peace.
Military delagl tes have fixed the line
of demarkation. The Russians will
Professionally occupy Erzeroum and
SillstrIa.
A Conference of the Powers.
ST. PETERsBuRG, Feb. B.
Russia has accepted Austria's propo-
sal for conference for, settling the
European question resulting from the
war. but the place is not yet deter
mined upon. The basisof the Russian
peace conditions have bsen signed.
.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04

To all who are suffering from the errors and
ndiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, etc, Will
send ,ecipe that will cure you, FREE of
CHARGE, This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary in south America. Send q
.lf-addressed envelope ~ the REV. JOSEPH L.
NaAs, station D, Bible House, New York
City.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04
Ihe Carson Mint.

The Morning Appeal says the coin
age operations at the Carson Mint for
January. 1878. wereas follows:
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-04

az leavss OF brsad have b-sn made
vsitlA 0As az LssE.s- Cal.- XsasI Ca kss.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-06-27
Spatter WOrk-Rugs.

There are many pretty, dainty flow
ers and leaves which make nice designs
for spatter work when properly ar
ranged.
For paper receivers, card baskets,
etc, use white pasteboard. Lay on the
leaves, flowers. etc., in wreaths. vines,
bouquets, or some other pretty design,
and then spatter with common black
ink, using an old tooth brush and meal
sieve. Tie the parts together with
bright colored ribbon or braid, instead
of sewing. Bright decalcomanie, or
embossed pictures in the center of a
wreath, are pretty.
For notices i'll spatter work cut out
large ornamental letters, lay them on
the cardboard, embellish with leaves,
vines and flowers, as may suit your
taste, and spatter with common ink,
taking care not to blot. If you wish
some parts of the design shaded, re-
move the leaves and spatter slightly.
To make pretty rug, cut out of old
cloth oblong pieces, three inches long
by two or two and a half wide. Old
ducking will do for the foundation.
Sew row of the pieces around the
outside, then overlapping rows until
the centre is reached. Run a thread of
bright Germantown around each piece
near the edge, and through the founda-
ton, to hold it in place, and also a
cross stitch in the center of each one.
The wrong side of old cloth coats and
vests, with little bright colored fan
mel, makes handsome and durable rugs
in this way.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-06-27
A Laughing Plant.

Mr.. Palgrave, in his very interesting
work on Eastern and Central Arabia,
gives curious account of plant whose
seeds produce an effect similar to that
caused by the so-called laughing-gas.
The plant produces two or three black
seeds, in soft, woolly kind of capsule,
and they are not unlike French beans
in size and shape. They have sweet
ish taste, with a flavor of opium. IL
they are ground to a fine powder, and
the powder is mixed with either food or
water. it operates strangely. The per-
son begins to laugh boisterously, then
he dances, and plays curious antics of
the widest sort. The utter eXtrava-
gance Of manner is very amusing.
When the excitement begins to subside,
the exhausted patient falls into pro-
found slumber, which lasts for about an
hour. After waking, he has not the
slightest remembrance of what has Oc-
CURED. 1t is possible that this plant
may be utilized by medical science. and
made useful in the treatment of ner-
vous diseases. Nature has many uneX-
plored realms, rich in resources for
man, which, however, science is slow
III finding out.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-06-27
Steel In New Zealand.

1t seems, says the London Times,
that the iron-sand, as taken from the
beach, is mixed with an equal quantity
OF clay and of the ordinary sea-sand,
which contains large admixture of
she'll; these materials are worked up in
to bricks, which are hardened in a kiln,
broken up into regular pieces, and
slnelted in an ordinary cupola furnace.
The product of this simple process is
cast steel of the finest possible texture,
from which some beautiful specimens
of the finest cutlery have been manu-
featured. These experiments were
conducted bya mechanic in the govern
ment employ, who was restricted to an
expenditure of e10O, and was, there
fore, only able to erect furnace of the
most temporary description; he, how
ever, succeeded in producing at the
first and only trial, five cwt. of steel in
the manner described above, and his
success seems likely to lead to further
and more extensive efforts to utilize
the almost ineXhaustible deposits of
this ore which exist at Taranaki and
elsewhere,