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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
LOCAL ENTELEIGEN CE.
TIE ITALIAN CASE.
Examination Of Witnesses for the
Defense.

Examination Of Witnesses for the
Defense.
The trial of Celeste Pedrolli, for as
sault with intent to Kill Lorenzo Pao-
lett, still occupies the attention of the
Court. The prosecution rested yester-
day, and the defense opened its side of
the case.
Gabrielle Corraco, who is also under
Indictment for assaulting paoletti was
the first witness called. He testified
that he knew nothing about the case,
and was not at the place when the as
sault was committed, on the day on
which the affray occurred.
Luigi Pedretti was the next witness
called, and he testified that he was at
work with defendant on the day the
assault was committed
Maria Corracco, wife of one of the
defendants, was placed upon the stand
and sworn, but was not examined.
The defendant was then placed upon
the stand, and male a statement rela-
tive to his whereabouts on the day Of
the assault, after which the Court al.
journed until to-day.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

If parties coming to the city will per-
sist in falling into the numerous
dens calling themselves by different
"Uncles," and find after purchasing,
that they are swindled, it is their own
fault. Take the little trouble to see
Uncle Harris name painted ON the win
dows of his store. Go first and. see
him, get his guarantee (written), and
you will find that you have bought any.
article for half store prices Remem-
Der the number, 22I Kearny Street,
between Bush and Suffer.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
Wnrns and Muddy.

The weather took warm turn last
night aud the snow which fell yester-
day disappeared suddenly. The streets
and roads are now muddy, an unusual
thing in this part Of the country, and
the ground is wetter than it has been
for u long time.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
DELINQUENT TAXES.

OFFICE OF THE CoUsrY AUDITOR, Humboldt
County, Nevada, November 26, 1879. s.
Notice is hereby given, that the Delinquent
Tax List for the, fiscal year of 1879 has been
deposited with the District Attorney Of Hum
boldt County. Nevada, aud that unless the de-
linquent taxes therein specified are paid 10 the
County Treasurer of said County within twenty
(20) days fgomihe date hereof action will be
commenced by the District Attorney for the
collection OF said. taxes and costs.
GEORGE II. TURRlTTIN,
County Auditor OF Humboldt County, Nevada.
n26-td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

The. Carson Appeal says that VIII
Lam Boggs- was arraigned in that city
before Justice Cary, charged with steal
ing a tombstone. The defendant frank
ly admitted that he stole the stone; but
pleaded in extenuation of the ofense
that he was going to Bodie, and that
William Boggstone, from whose grave
he. had stolen it, was the meanest seal
lawag that ever was born. The jury
agreed with defendant as to,the char
aeter of Boggstone, and that theinscrip-
ton on the stone, which said that de-
ceased was "a kind father, an indul-
gent husband and true man., was a
monumental lie, and disgrace to the
Carson Cemetery. OF course Boggs
was acquitted, and he.left for Bodie on
the regular stage.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
EiBByT MozE SULPHUR Mi.Es.
Arrangements Completed to supply
the Whole Coast with Birthstone.

Arrangements Completed to supply
tae Whole Coast with Birthstone.
j. I. Jelfrass, Superintendent Of the
Rabbit Hole Sulphur mines, informs us
that he has about completed arrange
ments to supply the whole country with
refined sulphur. All the Rabbit Hole
mines are now consolidated and owned
by one company. They have let a
contract to, haul fifteen hundred tons
% birthstone from the mines to the rail-
road at Humboldt House. and are now
making shipments regularly. They ex
pset shortly to be able to deliver from
ten to twelve tons OF sulphur daily at the
railroad, and will beable to deliver it at
alower price in San Francisco than what
it can be imported for. Their inten-
ton is to supply the whole Pacific
Coast with the article as there is an
unlimited supply of it at the mines.
Considerable sulphur is used in the
manufacture of acids, and there is quite
a demand for it for this and other pur-
poses in all parts of the country
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

1t is strange so many people will con-
tinue to suffer day after day with Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, and General Debility,
when they can procure at cur. store
ShiJoh's Kitaszer, free OF. cost if it does
not cure or relieve them. Price, Is cts.
Soldby CA. DESAUssURE, Druggist.
nS-eOp
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

George E. Spencer, who was a United
States Senator from Alabama in the
days of carpet baggers, is now at Eure-
ka, on his way to Osceola, where he is
interested. in mines.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

DR.. Wixom, of Austin, was married
at ltlko last Tuesday to Mrs. Catherine
Grover of San Francisco, by Rev.
George Jennings formerly of Union
vile. The happy couple left imme-
diately after the ceremony for the east.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

Rev. J. L. Riley will deliver a lee
ture on Baptism this evening at the
M. f. Church at $50 O'Clock. All are
invited to attend.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
SPECIAL LOCALS.


A fine assortment of solid and plated
gold jewelry-jet, cameo, etc., of the
latest styles, will be sold at HoBMAN's
store, at greatly reduced prices. Now
rs the time to get your holiday presents.
Gail and see the articles. d3tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

E. Remnant q Go. will sell their. en-
tire stock of, the latest styles of ladies'
winter hats and cloaks at reduction
of twenty-five per cent, for cash.
Diff
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
VIII Sh0rlly E.eaye,

c.. w. JOHNSTON will shortly leave
town, to be absent about two months.
Parties wishing to have any dentistry
work done, had better attend toit at
once. nl7-lws
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

The New Pullman Palace cars are
very luxurious, costing each $4,000.
Ordinary passenger cars, cost, "a, 600:
drawing room cars, $1,000; mail and
baggage cars, $1,000; box cars, 800.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

Ties are being received at the Mound
House, Lyon county, for the proposed
Rodie railroad.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

For lane back, side or chest, use
lShikoh's Porous Plaster Price rs cts.
Sold by c. a. DBSAUssURE, Druggist,
Winnemucca, New. nS-eop
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
Call az t,se A,ostotsice.

Bennett Flanner, John Echtlep and
II. Haas, will hear of something to
their interest by inquiring at the Win
nemucca Postofiice.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
Cattle shipped

N. A. II. Mason shipped west to
Lux 4 Miller yesterday eleven car
loads os beef cattle.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

Geo. f. jackson, practical watch
maker, with J. E. Sabine. All work
warranted. ap20-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

The Warden of the California State
Prison makes the following report for
November: On hand. October 81, 1879,
1880, received during November, by
commitment, 45-total, l,575. Dis
charged under provision OF Act, Al;
died, 3; taken out as a witness, /;
taken out for new trial, B; pardoned
by Governor William Irwin, 3 total,
81 On hand November 80, 1879,
1924. Decrease during November, g.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

E. A. Packer, Superintendent of the
Pennsylvania and New York Railroad,
lately conversed by telephone for two
hours with friends in Mauch Chunk,
while himself in Nebraska, 1000
miles off. At the office in Bethlehem
connection was made with the Easton
and Amboy wire, and. at Perth Amboy
with Western wire. Every whisper
was audible.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05
Daley BULLETiy.

Var Department Sig,saI CorDs q. s. Army.
DECEMBER, s. 1879, All a. ".
Observations taken at the same moment OF
ne at all stations.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-05

Threatening storm.
DEcEarER 4tl-Maximum Thermometer, IS
Minimum theRmeIncter, 81.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
COL. A. N. LAY.

The following Is briet biographical
sketch of Representative Lay OF this
congressional district. taken from the
Congressional Directory: Alfred Nor
rison Lay, of Jefferson City. was born
in Lewis county, Missouri. May 20.
1888; in 1912 moved with his parents to
Benton county, Missouri; was educated
at private schools in Missouri. and Beth
any College. Virginia. from whence he
graduated in 1855; studied law in tho
office OF the encouragement OF state.
at Jefferson City, and was admitted to
the bar in 1857 was appointed United
States attorney Tor the western district
of Missouri by President Buchanan; re-
signed in 1861; enlisted as a private in
Gen. John b. Clark's division OF the
Missouri guard. and was promoted to
the rank OF major; alter this command
disbanded. returned TO Missouri; was
made prisoner and confined in prison
at Alton. ILL.,. (; was exchanged in 1862.
| and entered the confederate army and
| served to the C ose of the war; resumed
the practice of law at Jefferson City ;
was elected a member of the state con-
stitulional convention OF 1875; was
elected to the Forty sixth congress as
democrat. receiving 16,690 votes against
~, ITO votes for A. A. Underwood, re-
publican. and $50 votes for Jamei
| Boyd, greeubacker.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
THE @. B. & Q. LEAVES THE A. T. &
s. F.2

Perhaps the best that can be said for
the following paragraph. written by the
chief engineer Of the Chicago, BurlinK-
ton & Quincy to the Clarinda, Iowa,
Democrat, is that stranger things have
happened. The fact that the e.. Is. u
@. and the Santa Fe are owned largely
bv the same parties, and the report,
which gained credence here yesterday.
to the effect that Gould has bought up
enough OF Hannibal & st. Joseph stock
to control it and take 1t away from the
C. b. & q, add p ausibility to this re-
port. He saws. The c.. b. & Q has
leased the A., =. s. S. F. for 80 years,
and they are talking OF moving the ma
chine shops and division headquarters
from Creston to Charlton. They have
bought 200 acres of land at Charlton Tor
that purpose. and they intend to build
from there to Kansas City by way OF
Leon. using the branch. They are sur
veyiny from Leon to Kansas City now.
and the intentions are to make that
route the nam line, which will give
them u through route to the Pacific.
This will be hard on Creston, as they
intend to use the road west from Chart
ton as branch only" Leon is 10 De
catur county, Iowa. at the terminu!
OF IL branch OF the c., B. & drumming
southwest from Charlton. Iowa. 1t il
near the the state line and about IL!
miles from this city.-Kansas City Jour
nal, 10Th.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
THE PROMPTER IN PRIVATE THEAT
RIOALS,

The prompter, indeed, is often the
most inv aluable member Of an amateur
company. His functions are manifold !;
behind The scenes he is carrying on q
whole drama by himself ringing bells
and getting portmanteaus, wine.bottles,
brushes. perambulators. and all manner
of stage properties ready tor the actors
as they need them, taking the part OF
mob when the play book marks. Excited
shouts behind the scenes )" beating
drums and rafting peas as the creator
Of stage thunderstorms; and all the
while clinging fondly to the book from
which ever and anon he hoarsely whisp-
ers the words of their parts 10 the actors
on the scene. At times his anxious
countenance appears round the screen
to remind. in audible tones, the forget
full lover to "kiss the countess now; -
that'll do. dent hold her too longs" or
to warn the hero as he makes his affect.
ing exit backward. YOU'RE walking
into the Fireplace. more to the left; OF
the grayhaired iather as he bids his
child farewell. '.Strlke your breas,
twice. and look upward; don't throw
your head back your wigs loose" and
% On. - $50 90
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
The POPULAR CRED.

Dimes and dollars dollars and dimes
An empty pockets the worst of crimes!
If man is down, give him thrust
Trample the beggar into the dust
Presumptuous pOverty's quite appalling.
Knock him over kick him for falling!
II mans up, oh lit him higher
Your souls for sale, and he's buyer
DIMES and dollars dollars and dtrnesi
An empty pockets the worst of crimes!
know poor but worthy youth.
Whose hopes are built on maidrn's truth;
But the maiden will break her vows with eae
For wooer cOmeth whose claims are tneee-
A hollow heart and an empty head,
A face we'll tinged with brandy red,
A soul we'll trained In villainy's . school
And Cash, sweet Cash! he kuoweth the rule
Dimes and dollars dollars and dimes!
An empty pockets the worst Of crimes
know bold and an honest man
who strives to work OH the Christian plan.
But poor he is. and poor will be.
Ascorned and hated wretch 10 be.
At home he meeteth O starving wife.
Abroad he leudeth the leper's life
They struggle against fearful odds.
Who will not bow to the peoples gods
Dimes and dollars dollaIs and dimes
An empty pockets the worst OF crimes!
So get 50 wealth, no matter how
''No questions asked" OF the rich 1ow
Steal by night, and steal by day
doing 1t all IN q legal way);
Join the church, and never fnrsake her.
Learn to can't, and insult your Maker;
Br hy pUcrLe, liar, Enuve and fool;
But ,iUn't be poOr-rriue, u Der the rule.
Dimes and doll srsi q liars and dimssi
AN empty pockets the worst Oh crinesi
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
At THE CONVENT GATE.

Wistaria blossoms trail and fall
Above the length OF barrier w1lli
And softly, now and then,
The shy, staid-breasted doves VIII nit
From roof to gs1eway-top, and sit
And watch the ways of men.
The gates ajar. If one might peep
All, what = haunt of rest and sleep
The shad0wy gardens seems
And note how dimly to and fro
The grave. sray-nooded Sisters 60.
Like figures seem In dreams.
Look, there il one that tells her beadss
And yonder one apart that reads
A tiny missal's page;
And see, beside the we'll, the two
That, kneeling. strive to lure anew
The magpie to Its cage
Not beautiful-not all J.! But each
With that mild grace, outlying speech,
Which comes Of even blood;
The veil unseen that women wear
With heart-whole thought. and quiet car
And hope of higher good.
ga placid life-a peaceful life
What need to these the name Of Wife
What Rentler task, ! said
"What WOrthier-e'en your arts among
Than tend the sick, and teach the young
And give the hungry brsadp'
"No worthier task 90 re-echoes she.
Who closelier clingiug, turns with me
To face the rond again:
And yet, in that warm heart OF hers
She means the doves, for she prefers
To "watch the ways OF men,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
OUR FASHION LETTER.
Garments-Wigs- gs-Manias-Purs
chasing Agencies.
COSTUMES.

EDITOR INrELLIGENcER: No woman
need be very tired or very busy. for we
find ready made garments at such rea-
sonable figures that persons of the most
moderate means can afford to purchase.
Linen suits are OF course thing of the
past. but in their place for general wear,
We find neat wash costumes, made halt
tight jacket, overskirt and undersklrt.
mark ed as low as six or seven dollars.
The patterns are in great variety
checks, plaids, stripes, polka dots, and
small floral figures; colors are equally
diversified; both grave and gay, and
ground work dark as we'll as light. At
higher prices costumes are of Saline
monte cloth. or cotellne. to say nothing
of figured jaconets tor indoor wear,
while in white, costumes are in all grad
ations, from the lawn morning dress ut
s. to elaborate dotted. PLAIN and figured
muslins finished with Breton lace and
bows of ribbon. Soft, thin wool COS
tunes commence at about Sl4. listers
in thin mixed wool are excellent for
hard usage consequent upon summer
travelling, etc., and these commence at
Sc very nice one costing $40. Mohair
ulslers begin at "a 90; linen ulsters u.
IS. Nevertheless there are many ladies
who wish to make their dresses ut home
or have them made. SO l will add \ word
or two in regard to new and desirable
designs. The Deosla princess dres.
may be mentioned among these as quits
elegant aud having the advantage o
being adapted both to silk, wool ant
wash material Trimmed skirts are very
fashionable aud here We find the Flori
mel train. especially suited to handsome
fabrics The Neiida basqune or Val
erie basque would give distinguished
! anish. The Rlrsns 10 Al sxosllsn
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
LITTLE LONESOME.
ELIZABETH AKERs ALLEH

youths Companion.
She was fragile little maid,
or even harmless things afraidj
A hHsly word, u sudden stir
A playful touch would startle heri
She feared uIs lightning anS the rant
The branch that swept again the pane,
the oc, an = roar, the winds SRd moan;
And dreaded to be lett alone.
And often in her bed at night
She would awake in wild alright.
EntreatinR. with appealing tone:
''Mamma. cannot stay alCne.
The shutters groan and rattle-harkl
! hear a Whisper in the dark.
Oh, come and hold me close and near,
Mamma, am SO Lonesome here
"The stars peer In and wink at me;
The moon looks ghastly through the tree,
And shines by fits across the doori
The shadows move upon the noor
Like living things; the windows creak.
feel n coil breath on my cheek;
The chimney howls, the wind is high,
ieel SO lonesome where lie -
And then the mothers tender heart
Would take the little sufferers part.
Would haste, with reassuring kiss,
To soothe her back IN quietness;
To clasp her 1uttering hands, and Sttll
The shuddering sobs, the nervous thrill.
Until her head found happy rest
Upon Inat KIM, protecting uTeast
But others blamed her tenderness,
And said, Indulgence and carssS
VIII hsrm the CHILD and do her wrong:
She never will be brave and strong,
II thus you pet her whins and freaks;
You should not heed her when she speaks;
Conquer her folly and your own,
And let her 60 to sleep alone"
And so when next she crird at night,
calling in tremulous alright:
"Mamma, 1 hear the watch dog bark
am 30 lonesome in the s'ark 20
The mother heard, with tear-wet face,
But closed her lips and kept her pla:e.
Until the child. too tired TO weep
Longer, had sobbed herself to sleep.
To-nigh. the eddying snow. aakes wbirl
Above the sleeping little girl;
Her room Ii dark, her bed IL cold,
Love cannot warm the frozen mould,
Yet still her mother hears the plant.
Come through the midnight, far and faint,
Half lost amid the tsmpest's moan.
IN ANNA, cannot stay alone.
Oh, mamma, come /! the wild winds cry,
And an loassoas whars ! lie !"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10

A furious hail storm visited the Sec
ton OF country west OF Platte City last
Monday night. 1t was very destructive
but was fortunately confined to Il very
small area. Gentlemen who travc,ed
over the road at eleven O'Clock, Tues
day. informed US that the hail still lay
on the ground to the depth of four or
FIVE inches. OF course fruit and garden
truck were destroyed. Some hail fell
at Platte City, but not enough 10 do any
damage.-TLandmar I'd.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10

The number of physicians in the Uni
ted States. in proportion to our popula-
tion. as compared with other countries,
is suggestive. A recent, lecture bv n
distinguished professor in New York
shows that we have. relatively 10 our
population. two doctors to one in Can
ada. three to one in Great Britain, four
to one in France. and five to one in Ger.
many. and that we have physician to
every 800 inhabitants, while the average
of the civilized world Is thought to be
one to 800 or $500.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
B. G. NGERsOLL's WORK.

ing. DR.. Talbird preached an excellent
sermon on "Ofenses" to an attentive
audience. In the course of his remarks
he referred to the writings OF Col. r. G.
Ingersoil, and expressed his estimate Of
them. have just read the accompany
ing paragraph in the N. Y. World. The
connection in which DR.. Talbird used
Ingersolls name as an illustration of his
subject was wholly different from that
OF Mr.. Moments. and there was not the
most distant similarity II the form OF
expression; but the sentiment of his re-
marks were so similar, and his estimate
of the writings OF Ingersoll SO nearly
identical, that l cannot torbear to ask
q place in your valuable journal for this
extract. No doubt all who heard DR..
Talbird will be pleased to read it, so as
to be convinced that other able minis
ters think rs he does.
Rev A. H. Moment, OF the Spring
street Presbyterian church, lectured re-
Gently on Col. Robert &. Ingerso !, the
Great 1heoIoglcal Glmcrack oi Amer
ica." 1; was the fourth Of his Sunday
evening lectures on intidellty. Some
weeks ago." he said, Il visited a smoke
house in Williamsburg. The entrance
to it was through an alley-way opening
on the street. was blinded and stihed
by the smoke and stumbled over every.
thing in my path. The man whom
wished to see was at work there with bis
young son, neither OF whom seemed in.
convenienced by the smoke. ''How dc
you stand it In hereP" I gasped; Il
should think it would suffocate you
"At first it was rather bad but now an
used to it." After left him thought
over his words, trifling though they
were. and said to myself, Here's -.
lesson man was created to breathe pur,
air, to live on oxygen, but he may Sc
accustom himself to his surrounding
whatever they may be. as to becom,
used ~ the very things that carry po!so,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10
II We KNEW.

II We knew wien walking thouxhtlesaly
Through the crowded. narrow Way.
That some pearls OF marvellous whiteues'
Close beside our pathway lay, ~
We would pause when now we hasten,
We would often look arosnd,
Lest our careless I, OF should trample
Some rare Jewels in the ground.
II we knew what forms were fsinting
For the shade that we would Ming.
II we knew what lip, were parching
For tn. water we could bring.
We would hasie with eager footsteps.
We would work with willing hands.
Bearing cups OF cooling water,
Planting rows OF shading palms.
If we knew when friends around Is,
Closely press to say good bye,
Which among the lii.s that kiss us
First should meath the daisies lie.
We would clasp our al ma around them,
Looking on them tnrO' our tears.
Tender words of love eternal
We would whisper ID their ears.
II we knew what lives were darkened
By some thuuYhiiess word Of ours,
Which had ever lain upon them
Like the frost among the nnwers}
Oh ! with what sincere relrntings,
With what anguish of regret,
Wb le our eyes we've overaLwIng.
Would We cry-lorgise-forget.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10

A litt e girl where minister had been
invited to dinner was privately placed
on her good behavior. Finding Il lull
in the conversation at the table, she
folded her hands and said: '.Oh, God,
please pass the butter"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10

Pour out the contributions. and the
negro will keep ON emigraling. He's
powerful fond of free dollar, is the
Chicago Times.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-10

The white taxpayers at Selma pay
anuu&liy over three thousand dollars
to support hospital and furnish
physician and medicines for the col
Orad DoDulatiOu