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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-02-06
Proposals Wanted.

CEALED proposals for insuring the County
- Courthouse at Winnemucca, Nevada for
the sum of S15 600 will be received by the
Board of County Commissioners of Humboldt
county, Nevada, up to IL o'clock NJ. of Monday,
the 18th day of April, A. u. 1879. Proposals
should STATE name of insurance company,
name Of agent at Ninnemucca, il any, rate of
insurance per annum, and contain such other
information as " ill enab the Board to fully
determine the terms and character of the bid.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
By order of the Board,
J. II. JOB, Clerk
Winnemucca, January 25, 1879. ja28-30d
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-02

A COUNSEL, being questioned by ajudse
to know "for whom he was concerned"
replied: IL am concerned, my lord, for
the plaintiff, but am employed by the
defendant"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-02

THR cheapest Of lawyers Keeping
ones own counsel.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-02

FEW of the persons who handle Bank
of England notes ever think Of the
amount of labor ana ingenuity that is
expended on their production. These
notes are made from pure white linen
cuttings, never from rags that have been
worn. They have been manufactured for
nearly two hundred years by the same
family the Portals, Protestant refugees.
So carefully is the paper prepared that
even the number of the dips into the pulp
made by each workman is registered on
dial by machinery and the sheets are
carefully counted and booked to each
person through whose hands they pass.
The printing is done by u most curious
process in Mr.. Goes department in the
bank building. There is an elaborate
arrangement for securing that no note
shall be like any other in existence
Consequently there never was duplicate
of Bank of England note. except by
forgery .-Scientifc american.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-02
E,

NATURES TRUE REMEDY, PRE-
4 pared from Herbs, and is highly recommended
as specific for Cancers. rumors. scrofua Old Sores
rheumatism. and diseases of the Throat. Lungs
Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder. Blood. SC. This
rare and invaluable compound is well known to
thousands. None genuine but those containing the
Ectype of NJ. DoCTUS FERDENANDEgZ on the
outside wrapper. Price, 800 per bottle or three for
$50. Sold by CRANE & BRIGHAM and C. F.
RICHARDS & Co, Wholesale Agents. san Francisco
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-02

NEAR Somerset, Pa, the other day,
Samuel A. Wilt, while digging . post
hole, accidentally struck upon . large
eartken vessel which contained twenty
ssvsn hundred dollars in old gold and sil-
~ coins, principally Mexican dollars.
II date Of the newest ooin is175l.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-02
Confidence Begets Confidence.

A well-known Paris banker fell vic
tim last summer to this business princi-
pie. At Royat, where he went to take
the waters, he met the most absent
minded of the Academicians. While the
banker was TRANQUILITY reading news
paper in the casino, the philosopher fixed
his eyes upon his neighbours willie duck
trousers, and began fidgeting with the
inkstand. The result was that the ink
stand, topping over, emptied its contents
over the snowy white ducks of the unsus-
pecting banker. The banker Jumped up
and insisted that the pantaloons must be
paid for. The philosopher said that he
would send the money to the bankers
room in less than an hour. The banker,
suspecting that the shabby little man
wanted to avoid payment, demanded
thirty francs then and there. The philos-
opher asked for a receipt and paid the
money. Then, turning to the bystanders,
he said, "Now, gentlemen, you are wit
nesses that have paid for the trousers,
and trust you will support my reason
able request that the article of dress that
have purchased may be at once placed
in my possessionl" The wearer of the
ducks promised to deliver it within an
hour, but the philosopher would not trust
him. The banker was finally compelled
to retire to private room, take off the
trousers, push them out to the purchaser,
and then remain in secluson for an hour
while his servant was dispatched to his
lodgings to fetch another pair. The
banker is now known at the Boursc as
Sans Culottes.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-11
Current Notes.


How ignorant of the painist not to
spell his name JosefiJ.
No woman should ever give plump
No" to an offer of marriage. Hold on 20
even a poor one and use il for bait.
II you want to enjoy constitutional
liberty, ladies', don't wear a pull-baek
dress.
1t takes but little time and space to turn
mans laughter into manslaughter.
The Utes are reported as behaving
better. Clearly, now is the time closely
to watch the Utes.
The ex-Empress Eugenie's mo.her,
says the Paris Figaro, ''succumbed to an
attack of paralysis complicated by .
bypertrophy Of the Leart."
Unmusical stranger(to lady next him).
Well, the piano wasn't bad If the old
chap opposite hadn't spoilt 1t with that
groaning instrument. Lady Il am
sorry you think it spoilt-papa is con-
sidered to be SO good on the violoncello.
General Grant is a good soldier, but
he must De a very poor orgeog-aphe., or per-
haps he was dreaming ofDridgjDg the
gulf stream when he said he was going
In specialcar to Key West. A bridge 800
miles long would immortalize him.
AThe West Chester papers say they
withheld The n,ws of the. al est of one Of
The Bailey robbers because the officers
Of the law, Gin the interests Of jus ice,
reqp ested it," A few days at ,erward the
New York papers published full ac-
counts. The West Chester papers then
played second fiddle ard published the
facts. Moral: Publish news as quickly .:
you get it. Thieves are the first to know
of The arrests of any of their fellows.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-11
-.c.L TIME TABLE.
n,vN WILMINGTON

TRAINS LEAVE w,a" =, ~ n o m
b. !ss's; o. ID ,S.V ?. m: On Sundays z'z'' ''lo'
! N; ~ sw YoRK.-2H. a.w %,vs ,v.%s, !" oai
IL ISfi fis,ss, '"' p m' on
I'M IN. .ouy AND WAsHINeToN.-
pos BALTni.AooHnm m. l2.52, I.O4. 5.ls. 7.os,
Isl. 2lo. Sundays, Ia6i. 2. ~ a. IN.
= n. on 0nsumour. sur (I|ay Line connection).
FOB bA' M sunday trains. 80
rs p, n. rIcu.s1LE.-G.0Oi .. 10. a. M; i.io,
| foE NEW y, M sunday trains,
Iig, W; tyh;rp.A%wARE r % Il. Rib .. M; ill.,
fos N. mn No sunday ,rainr; an@:,rps R
z T0s =. T NJ; 800, $50 p m' NO e'"'"S
w,lns ,pv WESTERN II. RIB
foR DsLAMnm w n m. No sunday trains.
hNs, ,.a %' sRRIvE IN WILMINGTON
fRAlSo .,,nrtpuIA.-I2.43, 2.03, $50; /;
fRon rhlrS ~ * i2l2, I.O2. 2.5O, 4.a. II.
il0A M, ~ l1'yI' II 10 n. IN. ON sundays, 1913,
W ,W, 5,s sI m.: 7Ss. lilo p. m.
~, GlVa. yoRK.-2.O3, $50, Q. m. l2.s2,
fRon NE" m. ON sundays. 2.te3a. m.
lo7 al1 .,y1TixoRE,-2I5, ~ $50, 9.57, a: m. /;
fsossa saa7, 6.6, 9.3S. p. m. On sundays
siss III. $50 p IN. 9i6 n m I2O3.
H.. WAsHtSGT0N.-<.io' "' '"' A~""'
ns7 ~, ,s s,9 StsrLE I $50, e.59, lI.50a. m:
fs.ss fssn mr. m, No sunday train:
~ ~ 90 IRtt,LAwARE +, X. R.-s.5o, h.So a. m.
TO- No sunday trains. u
nv P m;u,,wtNGToN III; d NORTHERN IL. IL.
fH9n, fH9,,s' M; 6.S p. IN. No Sunday
vAns. DELAWARE WESTERN r. R.-s.t0,
IsC1a Z aI5, is s.oJ, p. m. No Sunday trains. :,
.n' .d,ixs FOR WILMINGTON LEAvE
iSAi'' PHILADELPHIA.
poo.p STREET AND WAsHINGToN
,Msssaas7o. ssa 500 loso y ii4s !; 81 q; \ m; n i;S 80
Enaay 'TUIRrY SECOND AND MARKE7
Ison nrs I7so. ii.85 a. m; ~ ~. 100. p
n.tIsS' nn.qSa m. On sundays, i.o' 7.So q. m
BLACK snres sn wheR leRRress". sS s.t9s ins
- nd
The daily gazette., 1879-12-11
Toys! Toys!!

A large Stock, embracing the Newest and
most desirable Toys, at prices which
must be satisfactory to all.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-11

The Russian Government proposes to
construct railroad, for purely strategic
purposes, f'om Orenburg to Tashkend.
This line will be 1850 miles long, and
VIII lie for the most part through the
high aud dry Kirghis Steppe, a sterile
region only inhabited by a few wild
nomades, and comparatively worthless
for commerce. A single track road
through this ragged country will cost
500, ,0OO, ,OOO, and it is not expected to
pay anything beyond aiding the military
power in a prospective struggle with
Great Britain for supremacy in India.
A Russian railroad bank, il is reported
in the London Daily Ne,os, will guaran-
tee five per cent. interest to capitalists
who may undertake the construction OF
the road. It is not stated who will
guarantee the bank.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-11

DECENGBER 81, 1879.
These drawings. authorized by. act OF
ali the Coui IS of Kentucky (all fraudulent
advertisements of other lottery companies
who claim the sole ownership OF call the
grants in Kentucky" to the contrary not.
Withstanding), occur regularly ON the last
day of every month (Sundays excepted),
and are supervised by prominent State
officials.
Every ticket-holder can be his own
supervisor, call out his number aad see 1t
placed in the wheel.
The Management call attention to the
grand oppOrtunity presented of Obtaining,
The daily gazette., 1879-12-11
Crosby & Hill

Are now offering q Large and Attractive
stock OF Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
which they are selling at very low
prices, In some cases lower than
the goods can be purchased
to-day nom first hands
by dealers.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05
Meeting Of the City Council.

On last Tuesday morning this body
was assembled by the Mayor, in compli-
ance with q petition signed by a large
number Of merchants and traders, who
were desirous that the city authorities
should take some action towards pro-
tecting them in the privileges afforded
them by virtue of the licenses they hold
and pay for the maintenance of our local
government. The council fully recog-
nizing that the enforcement of the Sun
day law in Baton Rouge is causing great
detriment to the business interests Of
this class Of citizens, decided to appoint
a committee, composed of Messrs. John
J. Wax, Richard Burke and Charles
Week, to draw up memorial to the
Police Jury, asking that this ve1ed
question he left to be settled by means
of an election within the city. To this
reasonable proposition, no dissenting
voice was heard.
We hope that the Police Jury will
recognize the justice Of this request and
suspend the execution Of their ordinance,
so far as this city is concerned, and allow
our people to practice the principle Of
"local option" which exists in many
States.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

This week floral Offering in the
shape Of an artistically arranged bouquet,
reaches us, accompanied by the compli-
ments of the Vice-Consul. of France, Mr..
P. Machet, a gentleman widely and ia
vorably known to almost every visitor in
our city. The courtesies that his genial
nature prompt him to extend to all who
appreciate culture and refinement, have
endeared him to his many acquaintances,
and have won him host of staunch
friends. We can assure him that his
remembrance of us is highly appreciated,
and, with our thanks, we send him our
kindest regards.
As to the bouquet in question, we have
to state that it is obtainable only by our
sweetheayt, if there exists lady any
where willing to accept this title from
us. We feel that so gallant a gentleman
as our handsome friend Mr.. Machet is,
will cheerfully excuse us if we part with
his beautiful offering, by thus devoting
it to that fair sex at whose shrine he is
always devotee.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05
A Visit to Bayou Sara

On last Sunday we took passage on
the Katydid, among . number Of excur-
sionists. Barring . stoppage 1T Port
Hickey, to repair the pumping appa-
ratus Of the steamer, the trip was safely
made. We reached Bsyou Sara at2P.M.,
and there had the pleasure of spending
some two hours in the company Of that
genial and accomplished gentleman, DR..
Mumford, who was kind enough to take
us out riding. We visited st. Francis
vile, and were highly pleased to note
the handsome appearance Of several resi-
dences, and the general comeliness Of
the scenery thereabouts. Passing by the
Sentinel Office, we we're introduced to
our good-looking and clever confrere,
Mr.. Reese, who is evidently an earnest
and straightforward advocate Of right.
We take pleasure in acknowledging the
urbanlty OF his manners ana the courtesy
he was kind enough to extend us,s We
found that the political cauldron, had
ceased to boil and the two wings Of the
Democracy that were Tapping prior to
the late election have resumed their
wonted quietude, enabling the "Tree
Frogs" and the "Tadpoles" to bury the
hatchet. We sincerely hope that in the
future our whole-souled neighbors will
unite in one solid phalanx, and shake
hands over their chasm, that is really
not a deep one. We met also Mr.. Irvine,
the mayor Of the burg, whose health we
were happy to find much improved, and
Mr.. Enochs, in whose agreeable company
we were, while ascending the river.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05
Gen. Heron Declines.

We take pleasure in publishing in this
issue an article emanating from that
spirited and high-toned journal the
daily Shreveport Standard, suggesting
the name Of our distinguished townsman
and friend as a candidate for president
Of the convention. We fully concur
with the writer in everything that he
says of Gen. Heron, but must state that
this honored gentleman, as he expresses
to those who have urged him to accept
the candidacy-that, inasmuch as he
has consented to become one ofits men,
bers, only in response to the wishes Of his
parishioners, and for the sole purpose of
submitting questions of great interest to
them and to the State-he desires to do
service on the floor of the. Convention,
and must in consequence respectfully
decline the proffered honor.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05
The Municipal Election.

Since our last issue, Messrs. Waddill,
McMain, Farrnbacher and Lytle have
withdrawn their names from the contest
for Conncilmen. On the other hand,
that we'll known and staunch old citizen,
Mr.. Michael Granary, announces his
name for the position Of Administrator
of Finance. If elected, he will fill the
office to the satisfaction of the commu-
nifty. Where there are so many worthy
and competent aspirants to the several
Offices to be filled, as is the case in this
municipal contest, we can only advise
our friends to do for the best, and cast
their ballots for those among them who
unite the greater qualifications. There
is no occasion in this instance for none
other than friendly rivalry.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05
9nllouttfntfnts.
laoainls1aA1oa q nm.

AtMjUWJBAtU3W " SUIIo9s
Editor Of tie Capitolian-Please an
nounce the name of THOMAS S.BRADY as
Z candidate for the position Of Admins
traitor Of Police, Correction and Chair
ties, ct the election to be- held onsAon-
day, tho 7th day Of April, 1879.
MANY VOTERS.
Editor Capitolian- Please announce me
as candidate for reelection to the po-
sition of Administrator of Police and
Correction. Election on the first Mon
day prox. T. B. HIILEN.
BATON ROUGE, March l4th, 1879.
Editor Capitolian-You will please an
nounce the name of JOSEPH SANcHEs as
q candidate for Administrator of Police,
Correction and Charities, at the munich
pal election, to be held on Monday,
April 7th, 1879. MANY FRIENDS.
BATON ROUGE, March 18th, 1879.
To the Editor of the Louisiana Capitolian !:
You will please announce the name Of
DAVID BLANCHARD as an Independent
candidate for the office of Administrator
Of Police, Correction and Charities at the
election to be held on Monday, April
9TH, 1879. MANY FRIENDS.
ADMINISTRATOR eF FINANCE.
Editor Capitolian-Please announce me
as candidate for Administrator of FL
nance, at the ensuing municipale election,
and oblige yours.
MICHAEL GRANARY.
Mr.. Editor-Please announce the name
of MoLIERE LANCE as a candidate for
reelection to the office of Administrator
of Finance at the ensuing April cleo
ton. MANY VOTERS.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

A BarbarOus Instrument - From
the southwest end of our office a voice
was heard last Monday evening, enquir-
ing: "What is that noise in the streetp
Our devil was Immediately forwarded
to the scene. He quickly re-appeared
with the information thatit was nothing
more than zone of those organs"-not
one of the people-but what is termed
in French orgue de Barbarie, the literal
translation of which is "organ Of Barba-
ry." A barbarian's instrument indeed,
transplanted in a civilized community,
from which we earnestly, pray that the
Lord in his infinite mercy may deliver us.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

We were panied to hear of the dis
tressing casualty that occurred on last
Friday, near the Garrison bayou. A lit
tie boy about twelve years old, son of
Mr.. Hackett, was found dying on the
roadside, from the effects Of bullet
wound in the head. The boys have been
in the habit lately of indulging in the
dangerous practice of target shooting
with cheap single-barrel pistols. The
Coroners jury rendered verdict to the
effect that the death was caused by the
accidental discharge Of cartridge that
the unfortunate little fellow was strik-
ing against a post. The family have
our deepest sympathy in this their hour
of bereavement.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05
Meeting Of the Medical Association.
BATON ROUGE, March 90, 1875

BATON ROUGE, March 90, 1879.
At called meeting of the Baton Rouge
Medical Association, held at the Library
of the Louisiana State University, three
delegates were elected to attend the
annual meeting of the State Medical
Association-Drs. r. II. Day, T. j. Buf-
tington and L. F. Reynaud.
There being no further business, the
Association adjourned to meet on Mon
day, April 7, at II a. m.
All physicians are cordially invited to
be present.
r. H. DAY, NJ. D., President.
F. NJ. BROOKS, Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

The complaints in connection with
the mail service are so frequent and so
well founded, that we approach the
subject with reluctance, knowing the
futi!ity of lamenting these irregularities.
We nominally have daily mail here,
since the Bayou Sara line has been es-
tablished. As it is, we now, through
this daily mail arrangement that is being
served by the Katydid, receive our mat
ter just about semi-,ceekly. We don't
appeal to anybody to correct these fail
ures, knowing that the postoffice agents
have something more agreeable to attend
to than this, we only mention the sub
.iect just for .fan /!
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05
dETTER FROM ASCENSION.
Notklss Bsa a Sell Ost Cdn Beat Baton
Ro gs IN ths Capital Coxtost-A Fks-
sy and P0ixtless Prsterti

NEW RIVER LANE, La, March 80.
PtbIlsHER CAplroL1AN-Your bright
and spicy paper came duly to hand yes
terd y. Somehow my mail now arrives
morc promptly than in the past. We
xibusly look for your paper, and are
disappointed when it fails to come on
timd All of my neighbors like it and
admire its pluck. You can put Mr.. John
Cred down on your subscription list at
this office. He is the manager Of the
Mount Houmas plantation, and one Of
the most efficient and successful on the
Coalt. There are several parties here
VIII. intend to take the Capitolian, and
wh'( are in sympathy with Baton Rouge.
I nee no reason, except plain SELLING
out i why Baton Rouge should not be
ma, the future Capital of the State. It
is ulquestionably the will Of the people,
and, if there is any virtue in the princi-
pie That the voice Of the majority should
ruls then the matter is already settled /;
otherwise the principle upon which our
ReIylblic is founded must be declared null
andsvoid. However, have great faith
in I large number of delegates, with
whom am personally acquainted. With
suci men as Robert L. Luckett, of Rap
idea, Newton Blanchard, of Shreveport,
Jud dge A. D. Land and A. B. George in
the Convention, you need not fear cor
ru1 hing influences. I know them to be
men of solid character, with opinions
Of their own, and cannot be lured into q
movement contrary to the wishes of their
colftituency. do not know them to
be In favor of Baton Rouge, but think
thlE are. If they are instructed, they
vii! abide by their instructions; if not,
the y will do what they believe to be
right, and for the good Of those whom
th' y represent.
N is strange notion some of your
people have that Mr.. Jastremski should
resign the Office of mayor because he
ha1 been selected as delegate to the
State constitutional convention. The
idsa is preposterous, and has the ring
Of personal prejudice. Mr.. Jastremski
SHOULD have paid no attention to it.
Ndw if l wanted the Office of Lieuten-
an. Governor, ! would forthwith write q
Communication to the New Orleans
Democat calling upon that official to re-
siIh. Then would bulldoze q call for
a ..pecial election to fill the vacancy, and
announce myself as a candidate for the
pdition!
But, Jokes aside. The constitution is
v4y clear on that point. 1t says that
no person shall be allowed to hold more
hin one Office Of profit and trust. Being
delegate to convention does not make
orb an officer, because there is no con-
stitutional provision for it. An Office is
something that is created by the consti-
tution or by special legislation. If being
delegate or member Of convention,
whether constitutional or not, makes
one an officer, and the Office he thus
fits is QUE Of profit and trust, made SO
b; the present State constitution, l
mast confess my utter ignorance Of the
subject. MORE ANON.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

We would inform our friends that
the Capitolan Job Office is new and
complete in every particular, and we
turn out job printing at the short
est notice and in the most approved
style. 1t matters not what kind of jobs
you have, bring them on. We print
them from the size of full sheet poster
to a visiting card.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

Leon, the Snowman, and his corps
of acrobats and lady vocalists entertain
ed our public on Wednesday and Thurs
day nights. Although this show travels
without the accompaniment of the
"band wagon" and illustrated placards,
the performance is none the less inter-
esting and amusing. Wonderful feats of
gymnasium were executed by his per-
formers. A long while has it been since
we have witnessed more attractive
exhibition, and we cheerfully recon-
m md Prof. Leon and his troupe.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

With sundown on Monday next,
April 7th, the Israelites all over the
world will commence to celebrate the
feast of Passover (Pesach.) 1t is also
called the feast of unleavened bread,
and lasts seven days. The reason for
celebrating the same is found in Exodus
xii, 2, Is, 19, 20, and is in memorial of
the delivery of Israel from Egyptian
bondage The first and last days are
"holy convOcation." Our Jewish friends
here will hold service at their Temple
on Monday evening next at $50, and on
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

Mr.. William Blackie invites the
public-in notice-to witness his pro-
cess of producing steam with liquid fluid.
We had occasion to describe it some time
ago, and will be found an interesting
sight to see it put in operation.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05

A square fight was settled lately by
Judge McVea in favor of the people of
the parish. On one side were Berhel,
the heirs of Beaufegard and the City of
Baton Rouge, all fighting for the own
ership of the old courthouse now occu-
pied by the city government. The suit
was very interesting, highly amusing,
though tedious one. The attorneys
representing the three claimants all
came to grief the Judge deciding very
justly that the building was the proper
ty Of the public, and could not be seized
by either of the contending forces. The
chances are that the claimants will be
satisfied that they had as well let the
matter rest whore it 10, and not mention
il any further. Amen
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-04-05
Our genial and talented friend, Mr..

Our genial and talented friend, Mr..
F. Armant, of New Orleans, is in town,
looking as well as ever. His name is
being submitted to the consideration Of
the delegates to the Convention as can
didate for the secretaryship Of that body.
If elected, Mr.. Armant will certainly
give entire satisfaction. The qualifica-
tions that he possesses fit him in every
respect for the position. He is well
known throughout the State as q writer
of great ability.