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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-02-08
SCIENCE IN 1878.
Progress Made Last Year in all Branche.
of Research-Gr~at Inventions and Dis
covsriss and the Deductions from Them.
rEr.nr,, fhs orifi1,,, Idrr,os
From the London Times.l


coSeriss and the Deductions from Them.
From the London Timesl
Simply TO register the scientific work
of the past year which has found its way
to the light through the many scientific
societies al over the world would pref
ty well occupy an issue of this paper.
But this multitude of organizations BY
no means absorbs all the scientific work
of the world, though probably most of
il graviiates toward them. There is a
host OF scientific periodicals. home and
foreign, quite independent of the So
cieties, which are often the first to give
to the world the results of research of
the first importance. In this intensely
scientific age even the daily press is
sometimes the first TO announce scien-
tific discoveries of the first importance;
as witness the announcement of Edi-
sons inventions. We ourselves, we
believe, were the first, in this country,
At least, TO publish, about year ago,
the news of the iiquefaciion of the
permanent gases. Our readers
must see mat it is hopeless task TO
give a complete account of the scientific
work of the year in the space at our
disposal. We can only allude to
few points of the greatest i'm
portanee, and that L aialy in re-
spect of the work done in our own coun-
try. The principal scientific "evsnt"
of the year was, however, without ma
tionality, notwithstanding the rumor
that the American astronomers "got
up" the eclipse of July % to give them
selves and their English contreres an ex-
cuse for = holiday. The results of this
eclipse have been pretty thoroughly dis
cussed in cur columns; it has enabled
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-02-08

the true nature of his wonderful; append
age, the corona, and possibly. also, of
the origin of the zodiacal light. Bur, in
the eyes of some astronomers, and oft
general public" probably more in
teresting result was the discovery of one,
if not two, inter-mercurial planets.
There Can be little doubt, we think, as
to the accuracy of the observations On
this point, and it is Just announced that
an American scientist 1--WE wish we
knew of q more palatable term), Prof.
Dawson, has invented q method of OBJ
serving the region near the sun without
an eclipse, which, If efficient, will prob
ably place Watson and Swift's Obser-
yations beyond cavil. independently Of
the eclipse, the spectoscopic and photo
graphic observation of the sun has been
actively carried on during the past year,
especially by Jansen of Paris, and Tao
chini and others in Italy, the former
having invented a most ingenious ap-
paratus, the photo by means
of which he is able to obtain larger and
much better defined photographs of the
suns disk than ever were obtained be-
fore.
SOLAR OXYGEN.
By this means some very remarkable
results have been obtained. Higgins,
we may say here, has been continuing
his solid spectroscopic work, photo
graphing the spectra of the fixed stars.
An importan: contribution to this de-
partment of solar observation IS the Just
published first part of the " Publications
of the Asstrophysicsl "a new and signifi-
cant term) Observatory OF Po:sdam, ~
containing observations of sun spots
from October, 1871, to December, 1878.
| by DIR. Sporer. Diapers announcement
If the discovery of oxygen in the sun is
one of great moment, but we believe
some competent solar observers consid-
er the proof insufficient. A vast deal
has been written during the past year
| by Broun, Balfour Stewart, Medium,
Blanford, Buchan, Faye and others on
the sun-spot period and its supposed
connection with certain terrestrial
phenomena. Jevons has made out a
wonderfully plausible case for their con-
nection with commercial crises, Wal
ford with famines and Mr.. z. d.
Archibald with locust plaques. Although
the transit of Mercury has not the
important bearings attaching to a like
event in the case of his sister planet
Venus, still it is of great astronomical
value, and that of May was rs care
fully observed by French and American
astronomers as weather and other con-
ditions would admit. Eleven new minor
planets have been added to the already
long list during the wear. These now
number, we believe, one hundred and
ninety-one. OF other planetary observa.
lions. those of Asaph Hall on the satel.
lites of Mars should be mentioned. The
announcement that a new crater had
been discovered in the moon astounded
astronomers at the time, though cool re-
Election showed that volcanic action
,ooa -. ,,,-:,,, l., -.......l -
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-02-08

SPONGE CAKE.-1 coffee-cup sugar, l
coffee-cup -four eggs, l lemon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-02-08
LIQUEFAcTION OF THE GASES.

OF course the mathematicians have
been busy, but their work has little in.
terest for the public generally; but we
must mention Prof. Sylvester's ingeni-
GUS discovery of the wonderful analogies
that exist between the atoms as COM
bined in modern chemistry and certain
expressions in the most modern ge-
ometry. In the borderland between
physics and chemistry, the work of
Cailletet and Pictet in the iquefaction
of the permanent" gases belongs strict
ly to 1877, though much has been done
during the past year in continuing the
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18

The Times-Review says that owners
OF mining claims near town, say they
find 1t an imposslbillty to keep shafts
aud prospect holes covered over. as the
timber used for that purpose is stolen
for ire wood. One man com plains
that not ouly was the covering re-
moved. but u house which he had
built to protect the shaft was taken
down and carried off.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
RARE AMEHlCAN COINS.
The Dates and Value. Of those Most
sought For.

The Dates and Value, of those Most
sought For.
T. X. H8rztield, a member of the
Philadelphia Numismatic and Anti.
qlarian Society, furnishes the Times of
that city with the following informa-
ton relative to rare and valuable Ameri-
can coins:
Of the Uoitsd States silver dollars,
the dollar of 1894 is worth $50; of 1894,
$3.50; 1886. So; 1888. $50; 1899, $40;
1851, $40; 1852. $40; 1854, S.; 1855,
So; 1858. $50. All other dates bring
only 81 25 to So. Half-dollars of 1896
and 1897 are very rare and worth $25
to $75. according to condition. The
1894. 1915 and 1886. milled edge, and
1852 half dollars are much in dem and.
and if foe. bring s. and more. Of
quarters, the 1896 and 1874 are highly
valued, 10 fiue preservation. The 1923
is very rare, and worth $50. The
dimes of 1900 and 1904 realiz, easily
So. and the half of 1892 is con-
sidered bargain at 500. Copper
cents of 1898 may be had as low AS rs
cents, but in sharp. uncirculated con.
dition. bring $50 and more. Mr..
Harzield has just now specimen, as
fine as the day il was struck, which is
valued at 500. Gents of l79A, 1895,
1896 aud 1897 are common. but those
OF 1899 are worth $50, and more. if
fiue. A cent of 1904 is equally rare.
and the issues of 1919, 1911 aud 1923
are not rare. but very desirable in fine
and sharp condition. OF half cents,
the 1896 is worth $25 to $50. while the
other regular issues are very common.
The small nickel cent of 1856, with the
flying eagle. is worth, fine, 81 so.
There are, as a matter of course,
connterfeits of the rare pieces in exist
ence, and 1t Is strange fact that they
we're. with a very few EXCEPTIONS, not
issued by any INSCRIPTIONS coin dealer,
but fraudolensly re struck from the
genuine dies by former employees of the
Philadelphia mint.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18

An efhsy representing Chinsman
was suspended from post 10 front If
Centennial Hall this moruing. The
words. "Tne Chinease must stay;
welcome you, my constituents. Hoo
durable David Melarxey, meu Der of
the Assembly from HUMBOLDT county"
were painted in Roman characters,
with red and black paint, on plac ard
on the breast of the eff ~. OF course
it attracted considerable attention. aud
rs it huug on the road between the two
Chinatowns. the Chinese were at a loss
to understand its meaning. and fancy
that II Is u warning to tnem to leave.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
rELEeRApaIo rrEns.

General Grant. in his letter accepting
The offer OF the Administration to take
passage on the United States mar. of.
war Richmond for voyage to the
East. assures the Department that he
will be ready to embark Whenever the
vessel is ready. thus causing her no
detention; that be will use the ordinary
means of conveyance if be desires to
visit ports to which the vessel would
not go if he was not on board. aud that
he shall see to it that his entertainment
on board the Richmond shall not cost
the Government anything
A Washington correspondent figures
out tie in the Senate in 1881 if a n the
States which went Republican last fall
do 30 again in 1880.
At the Bullion Club dinner in New
York. speeches we're made by Christ ian
sen, OF the Bank of Nevada. the Presi-
dent of the New York Stock aud Mn
ing Exchanges. Judge Daily and other
well known citizens. The President of
the Club explained that it's purpose was
to assist in the development of legiti-
mate mining for precious metals.
Mrs. Cobb of Connecticut. convicted
of poisoning her husband, has been
sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
John vsndine aud Peter Peck, two
veterans of the war of 1912 died in New
York this week.
Great excitement prevails in London
III conseq aence of run on the Bank of
London, caused by dispute about cab
fare, in front of the building.
Anarchy is said to prevail at Cabul,
the capital of Afghanistan.
Yesterday contract was signed and
work is to begin at once to fortify the
Sub Treasury. NewYork. against any or
gsnizsd raid upon its millions of treas
ure in case of riot. The windows are
all to be furnished with bullet proof
shutters. bars and gratings of steel, and
heavy bullet proof doors are to replace
those 10 use at present. The shutters
and doors are to be pierced for musketry.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18

A lot OF machio ery for boring artesian
wells arrived here last evening for l.. @.
Cahoon aud Thomas A. Pryor. 1t is
arranged 80 that it can be run by horse
power. aud it will probably be used 10
siuking well IN Grass Valley. soush of
town. A flowing Well III the ricn soil
OF that valley would b valuable
property. and would lead to the sinking
of other wells In that vicinity until the
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18

Hale fellows who have been made
''hale aud hearty" by the balsamic
action of Hale's Honey of Horehouud
ami Tar. have good reason to bless the
day when DR. Hale introduced this
sterling remedy for coughs, colds. sore
throats, influenza. aud all complaints
of the pulmonary organs. which eventn-
- when neglected in consumption
Its efficacy in all cases of the kind has
become proverb Sold by druggists
every where. Orittenton. Central Med
cal Warehouse. No. Sixth Avenue,
New York. is the sole proprietor.
Prices so cents and 81. Great saving
by buying large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure tooth
ache in one minute. Sold by all drug
gists OF 25 cents.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
A RAILROAO mAGNArE.
Riding With Hts Family In q CAT
With a History.


ID. O. Mills. who Is now one of the
railroad kings of the Pacific Coast,
passed here yesterday with his family
IN special Car named "Califorula. 4"
This Car has history. II was built
expressly for A, A. Cohen, who was at
one time u particular pet of the Central
Pacific Company. aud occupied by him
when he visited the east. la an evil
hour he incurred the displeasure of the
company, and one fine day he found
his ''private Car" some distance from u
railroad track aud communication cut
off, the side track on when IL had been
switched of having been taken up.
U0der THESE circumstances the car Was
about as Useless piece of property as
Cohen cou invest III, 80 he disposed
OF II to somebody who had not fallen
from grace with the railroad powers,
and it IL said to belong at present to
ID. .. Mills. Il il reported that Mills
has been east negotiating for iron for a
railroad from the Mound House on the
Virginia d fruckee road south to
Aurora and B)die
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18

In our sty lie of climate, with it's sud-
den changes of temperature, rain.
wind aud sunshine often intermipplsd
IN "A single day, lit is no wonder that
our children, friends aud relatives are
80 frequently taken from us by
neglected colds, half the deaths re-
sulting directly from this cause. A
bottle OF Boshee's German Syrup kept
about your home for immediate use
VIII preveut serious sickness. "a large
Doctors bill. aud perhaps death, by the
use OF three or four doses For curing
consumption, hemorrhages, pnenmo
MA. severe coughs, group or any dis
ease of the throat or lungs. its succ. ga
Is sim bly, wonderful as your druggist
will tell you. German Syrup Is now
sold IN every town and village on this
continent. sample bottles for trial
l0c; regular size. 75c.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
AN EL..C aaSiCAL LADY.
A Case for the ConsideratiOn of
of ScienIi.ts.

A Case for the ConsideratiOn of
of scienu,ts.
The Nevada. Cal, Transcript says
that lady of that city, of high social
standing, presents u singular Case for
the consideration of scientists. For
many years past she has been afflicted
with acute neuralgia pains iu various
parts OF the body, aud some time since,
hoping to find relief. resorted to the
use OF an electrical battery. She used
the apparatus for Blk months. but
found no relief. At the time nothing
was noted of unusual character AS the
Result. aud although several months
have since elapsed 1t was only wneu
the recent cold weather commenced
that any extraordinary symptoms fol-
lowed. One night last week tbs lady
had occasion to enter dark room and
pick ~ "a wooden coat that was lying
there. AS she did she was both sur.
prised and frightened to observe bright
light surrounding the hand that held
the garment. At the same time the
electric current passed along the arm,
shocking her quite severely. When
her husband was Informed of the fact
he discredited its reality. thiuking
there was more Imagination than any
thing else in it. SO the next evening,
to convince the incredulous better half.
she turned the gas out in the room
where they were sitting. and. letting
her hair down. began cvmbiug it. A
remarkable display of light was the re-
suit. The Sparks 1sw around in every
direction. and there was sharp, crack
ling sound as the teeth of the comb
passed between the hairs. In laying
her hands upon iron the lady does not
observe the peculisritles referred to,
but the instant she touches wooden
cloth the fire begins to fly and the
shocks follow one another in rapid
succession.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
Motto of Orde. to show Cause.

In the Fourth Judicial d strict Court in and or
humboldt county Nevada.
In the matter of the estate of NJ. Donley,
dece ased.
Order 10 show cause why order to sell real
estate should not be granted.
Patrick Reed the administrators of the estate
OF NJ. Donley, deceased, HAVING filed his petit
ton herein praying for an order of sale of ali
the real estate of said deceased for the pur-
pose therein set for N. it is therefore ordered
by IL g Judge OF said Court that al persons iu-
terested in the estate of said deceased appear
before the said District Court on the 10th day
OF january, 1879. at 10 o'clock A. M. of said
day at the Courtroom of said Court, in Winne-
pucca. Huiaboldt codn.y, Nevad,, to show
cause why an order should not be granted to
the said Administrator to sell ali the real
estate of the said deceased at public sale, and
that copy of this order be published at least
four successive weeks in the SILVER STATE, a
newspaper printed and published in said
Humboldt county,
VIM. s. BONNIFIELD,
Judge Fourth Judicial District Court of New
Dated December IL, 1878. decl2ti
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
AN OLD MAIDS RESPONSE


reside over a hundred miles from the
Courthouse. sends the following re-
Spouse to "Bung Eye Miner" If he
does not capitulate at once uncondition-
ally, his heart must be as hard as the
quartz in his mine. Hear the damsel:
o, lonely "Bung Eye Miner" woes and all,
1 hear and answer to your call,
Although your years allotted here
Full hilf are spent, as doth appear.
Then haste, oh haste; why liuger, wait
To taste the joys If married state,
And join in wedlock's holy band,
For / am with you heart and hand?
The lasses first your list shall grace
On them your best affections place,
Than for no other purpose mide
To blight our hopes; our rights invade.
Then take advice, kind sir, bewa-ei
Let not their smiles you heart ensnare.
The. IL filter, fiirt and fondly play;
They'll steal your klsses-ohl how gay.
But then. alas; when you propose
They'll curl their lips, turn up their nose,
And proudly uttee, vainly scoff.
"Sir! you can't come it, SO be off,"
Should these become 80 Cross and shy,
Not with your wishes to comply;
Then next among tho Numerous train,
The widows your affections gain,
But holdl IL not the lovely pwer
That blooms In fragrance DER the bower;
More beautiful and brightly gay
Than one plucked. withered in decay?
They'll fistter and deceive you; too,
They'll tell you they're as good as new:
That they, by sweet experience, know
The JOY old maids must forego,
If you wish Joy in married life
Don't get q second-handed wife;
But If to marry your inclined,
Though these should jilt you, never mind.
In the "good old maid" you'll find repose
From all your Suffering, wants aud woes.
Oh Cupid, send q bearded dart
To pierce "Bung Eye Miners callous heart
His sufferings. oh! how great they are;
His feet for want of soIes are bare.
Come then, don't bs afraid to ask;
Why linger thus; why dread the task2
Come boldly up, your wants confess,
And hear the soft responsive YES"
I'll bring enough of stocking yarn
New SOCKS to knit and old to darn.
Your pantaloons I'll nicely patch;
Your carcass from the crows ri snatch;
And all tue thousand ills Of life
I'll sootne, as should lovely Wits.
I'll not despise you nor your pelf;
viii take good care Of all your wealth.
Our "matrim pnial hand organs" tune my self,
80 "Bungy" don't shoot or drown yourself
Address ALLY ANN.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
Masonic messiug.

Members of Wluuemucca Lodge No.
10, L. ~ A. M, are requested to meet at
their hall Saturday eveniug. January
18Th. at z O'Clock, sharp. Business OF
importance. Sojonrniug Brothers in
good standing. cordially invited. BY
order OF w. Al. j. f. SABINE,
jl5-td. SECRETARY.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
Religious services.

Preaching at the NJ l.. Church to.
morrow, morning and evening. by Rev.
Mr.. Carver. Subject, The Progress
OF Christianity in the last one hundred
years, and the increasing unity of the
Churches. All are invited. Sabbath
School at IL O'Clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
fsaius Last Night.

A gold watch aud chain, valued at
$500. was ratified for last evening at
Reed az Guthrie's saloon. Eighty
chances we're taken at 81 81 each, and
Al. the highest number thrown. won
the prize.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
Cattle Skinned.

William Shirk shipped from this
station to San Francisco to day, twelve
car loads of beef cattle.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
josh Harris Novelty Company.

Next Saturday evening. Josh Hart
and his great Novelty Company of
twenty star performers. will give an en-.
tertainment in Centennial Hall. See
notice in another column.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
Music for Paradise.

An immense piano arrived here yes.
terday for Paradise valley. where the
people are getting very musical.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18

BOB TooMBs of Georgia is regarded
as the most eloquent lawyer in the
South, and never touches a case under
a fee OF $4,000. He often argues
before the Supreme Court at Washing.
ton.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
This Mornings Board.

inns HhoNbsnk Do4Vus
l40 Ophir 354 80
l65 Mexican 341
40 Best Il Beicuer 2lL 22Z
1929 Gould 81 Curry IA 1871
$50 California 81. 9X
1886 Savag- li4 AZ
72J Htle II Norcross 1871
As Con Va. 81
80 Chollar 49,. 46
$50 Grown Point q 81
$40 yellow Jacket 20 1917
3lOO Imperial
$40 Kentuck OK 5Z
$50 Woodville 80 a0c
I40 Andes So 50c
800 Lady Washington $50 1850
300 Manhattan 81
100 Hussey &c
100 Albion 50c
800 ArgentA 6ic
300 1ioga 1905
100 Alpha l2s. l2H
450 Belcher b
AS Confidence AK Is
2S0 Sierra Nevada 1917 4S5<
4U5 Utah Is liz
I5l5 Bullion So So
755 Excheqner ~ 8
$40 Oserman llH llX
l25 Justice Az 425c
1920 Snccor 5oc
rs union 50
$50 Alta ~,
700 Lady bryon Zoe
1885 Julia AS 450c
245 CALEDONIA 300 305c
600 Baltimore l25 $50
445 Silver Hill us 1850
lO4O Challenge 400 250c
80 New York 70 75c
$50 Sutro zoe
1U4O L Sheridan $50
10 Occidental Soc
200 1Ioga l45c
l040 Wells Fargo l5c
$50 Ward 80 500
355 Scorpion l45 l50c
1900 Levlathan 90 Toe
235 n Ion. Va 81 6L
80 Morning Star 81
800 Beutou ~ A
220 Solid Silver 9Uc
200 N Sierra Nevada sc
30 Mt Hood 5Uc
l45 n Bonanza $50 145c
z55 Ray mond IL Ely 65I
$50 Eureka Con, 2o4
$50 Belmont soc
20 Leopard 50c
300 n. Belle 7 i
545 Grand Prize 440 1900
9l0 Argenta 90 Toe
400 Navajo 3Jc
$50 Independence lLlX
45O Tuscarora Sc
$50 Day 25c
80 Albion 50c
$50 Paradise $50 240c
lljO Bodle So 8
$40 Bechtel
300 McCiintou 40c
SO Trojan l25 l45c
100 Summit "a
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18

CHEw Jackson's Best Sweet Navy
Tobacco. nov20- '78.ly.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-18
.AN FRANCISCO STOCK REPORT.
Last Eventn y,s Board.

Last Eventny's Board.
4O5 Raymond q Ety.
100 ella soc
$50 N. Belle 7
100 Manhattan 81 81
800 DeFrees lOc
42O Grand Prize 800 40Oc
$500 Argenta 81 6oc
1850 Navajo 3'c
$40 Endo sm INT 80 300
$50 Tuscarora DC
100 Day 25c
81 Hamburg ~
100 Aloi u 5Dc
1850 Modoc 5oc
$50 Bodie 81
100 Hillside 2l0c
1850 Highbrldge rs 1906
1880 Par disc $50 235c
$40 Bechtel
~ NcClinton 80 40c
900 rioga l4o l5Oc
ITO Summit. "a
1870 BuIwer Az Az
250 Goodshaw 50 3Oc
l40 B-lvadere 50c
800 Black Hawk ~ Toe
20 Mouo "a
900 South Bodie zoe
ll60 Booker 80 30c
500 Dudley |
800 South Bnlwer 80 SOC
100 nj ,rtIn White 81
3l5 Leeds l
700 TIP Top |
5 Eureka Con. 2SZ
12UO AfgeDta 50 Coo
100 hog, q
% Black Hawk Too
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-05-30
Estate-of Jimmerson Hamilton, Deceased.

TN the matter of the petition of l.. l.. Tai
i colt, Administration of said estate, for a
sale ofthe real estate of said deceased.
In the Probate Court of rhurston cOun-
ty, w. r.
1t appearing by the petition of the said
Administration that there is not sufficient
personal estate in his hands to pay the
debts outstanding against the deceased,
the allowance to the family and the eXpen-
SEES of the administration, and that it is
necessary to sell the whole or some por-
ton of the real estate for the payment of
such debts:
1t is therefore ordered by the Judge of
said court that all persons interested be
and appear before him at the courtroom
of said Probate Court, on
Monday, the 26th day Of May. A. II. 1870
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. of that day that time be
ing specially appointed for the henrin. of
said petitiOn) to show cause why an order
should not be granted to the said Admin.
istrator to sell so much of the real estate
of the said deceased as shall be necessary
to pay such debts and that copy of this
order be published at least four successive
weeks in the WASHINGTON STANDARD, a news
paper printed and published in the town
OF Olympia. FRANCIS HENRY,
Judge of the Probate Court.
Olympia, April 70, 1879 WA