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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
CID shells.

The Society of Pacific Coast
Pioneers held meeting in Virginia
City last Friday, Professor Stewart
informed the society that the shells
which he received from Humboldt
(some of those found in grading Fourth
street, were 500, 600 years old As the
Professor can tell the age of fossil shells
as accurately as a horse trader can the
age of mustang, half . million years
have rolled by since Courthouse Hill
was laved by the waters of the Hum
boldt.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
District C0urt.

The trial of the case of Mary Love
lock VS.. c. A. Kyle, which commenced
in the District Court last Thursday, is
being argued by counsel to-day. The
motion to strike out certain portions of
plaintiffs testimony was denied, and
the testimony in the case closed Satur-
day evening ). The case of J. c..
Brown VS.. David Melarkey, was set for
trial Monday, May 18th at l0A. NJ.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
Local INTELLIGENCE.
A Notorious Character.

The notorious Jack Virgins, who
figured in the three-card monte, bust
ness some three years ago, and subse-
quently killed Dutch John at Salt Lake
City, and in break from the Terri
torial prison at that place, helped muir
der the guard, was recently seen at
Silver Reef, Utah, travelling under the
name of Wood. In Harrisburg, Utah,
he went by the name of Thompson.
There is standing reward for his cap
ture, but as he is known to be desper-
ate character, no attempt has been made
to secure the reward by capturing him.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
SILVER CITY MINES.
A Promising Outlook for the summer.
From the Idaho Avalanche

From the Idaho Avalanche
The Florida Mountain lodges are each
and all wearing. a very promising look,
and new and rich discoveries are con-
stantly being made, and good claims To-
Gated daily. The Black Jack continues
to maintain all it's characteristics of
rich and immense ledge. At the point
where operations are now in progress it
is five feet wide and shows up splendid
ly in rich rock, much of which will
yield dollar to the pound.
superintendent Winters, recently re-
turned from San Francisco, represents
the outlook for Idaho as being quite en-
couraging III the way of securing capital
to work our mines, although that is to
a great extent dependent upon the re-
lection of the proposed new constitu-
ton. He informs us that the project
of tunneling Florida Mountain is re-
ceiving favorable consideration, and has
no doubt that the grand enterprise will
be undertaken at very early day.
There is force of men at work ON
the old War Eagle mine, near EInpire
City, and Mr.. Oberdorfer represents
that the prospects of the mine are un-
usually promising. He has examined
the fifth level and other sections of the
mine recently, and states that there is
every prospect of a fine yield of rich
rock at an early day. The works are
in good condition. and will be put in
active operation next week. 1t looks
as though the War Eagle would turn
out its share of bullion the coming
summer.
At the Trook and Jenning mine,
work will soon be prosecuted ON a
larger scale. The ledge for distance
of five hundred feet is looking splendid
! ly, andwill yield abundance of rock that
will work not less than one hundred
dollars to the ton.
The Owyhee mine is still yielding
plenty of rich ore, and the next crush
ing bids fair to astonish the natives in
its rich characteristics.
The Silver City mine, ON Florida
Mountain, is turning out well.
The Fillmore mill will start up in
about two weeks on Black Jack rock,
providing the castings and supplies now
on the way from Winnemucca reach
here in time. The road to the mine is
being put in condition for hauling.
A private letter from San Francisco
furnishes the information that the Col
den Chariot will resume work in few
weeks, or as soon as satisfactory ar
rangements can be made for securing a
supply of wood for summer operations.
There are now, we believe, about 200
cords of wood at the mine
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
The Macauley Troupe.

The Macauley troupe passed here
last evening, going west. THE Mes
senger from Jarvis Section" is siz-
footer. They will give an entertain
ment here on their return east. The
cause of their failure to appear here
Saturday night was missing the train
last Thursday between Salt Lake and
Ogden.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

The Primary Department of the Win
nemucca Public School will continue
open for the month of May ON public
funds. The teacher, Mrs. Holt, will
continue it for June, if the parents and
guardians of pupils desire, on rate bills
of tuition, or subscription. The Gram
mar Department will close for the Sum-
mer on the last day of April.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

Eggeating matches" have been in
troduced in the New England States
At Fall River, Mass, several days ago,
two men eat dozen eggs each placed
before them, and the. question to be de-
cided was which could break and swaL-
low his dozen in the shortest time. The
contest resulted in tie, both men hav-
ing achieved the feat in forty-two
seconds.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

Fancy goods Of the latest styles;
Corner brackets, side brackets, wall
brackets, comb cases, toilet cases, towel
racks, book shelves, flower stands, clock
shelves, music racks and all kinds OF
fancy goods in our line, at the New
Furniture Store.
a2S-lw. BoNNIFIELD & HILL.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

One of the prisoners. in the County
Jail, while acting as trustee to-day, irri-
eating in the Courthouse yard, made his
escape. He was sent here sometime
ago from Spring City to keep the peace
for six months His bail was fixed at
81, 900 but his sureties, fearing that he
would not keep the peace surrendered
him to the officers. Steps were being ia
ken by his counsel to have him released
on a writ of habeas corpus. His loss from
the Jail is gain to the county, and it
is not likely that the officers will offer
a reward for his capture.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

SENATOR JONES is greatly impressed
with, the mineral resources of Leadville,
from which place he has just returned
to Washington, meantime, practical
miners from Virginia City, write to the
Comstock papers, that the Leadville
names are over estimated. and amount
to nothing as compared with the Com
stock.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

SAM DAVIS, late of the Virginia
Chronicle, is making spirited fight for
Chief of Police of Virginia City He
says stocks will go up along the
whole line as soon as he is elected, and
when he puts on his star there will be
no more assessments levied ON the Com
stock. He ought to win on that plat
form.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
The Paradise Mill.

The first installment of lnmber for
the Paradise Valley mill, consisting of
two car loads, arrived yesterday and
will be hauled Immediately to it's desti-
nation by Alex. Wise's teams.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
Fruits and Candies.

Strawberries, apples, figs, oranges,
lemons, lines and fresh candies are be.
ing received at Chenoweth's book store,
and will be supplied to customers du.
ring the season at the lowest market
price. apr26-tf.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
SAN FRANCISCO STOCK REPORT.
This Mornings Board.

This Mornings Board.
COS Ophir % 294
500 Mexican So 35i
100 Gould 4 Curry 81 81
22O Best & Belcher l6a log
625 California 7 81
go Savage l0f l0s
275 Con. Va, 81 6s
100 Chollar 65
40 Poto5i $500
$50 Hale & Norcross l2B l2s
400 Crown Point 81 D
l.35 Yellow Jacket III
30 Imperial l45c
l65 Kentuck AS 465c
40 Alpha 49, 20
$50 Belcher 81
lO5 Confidence l4a l4l
12O Sierra Nevada 49, 80
lO5 Utah l54 l5B
300 Bullion u 81
30 Exchequer 81 %
l05 Overman 10
$40 Justice 40 40Oc
10 Seq. Belcher Is
500 SuCcOr 20 sue
1870 Union "a 749
l40 Alta 81
80 Lady Bryon $1,000
80 Julia 400 $3.50
go Caledonia 1875 20Oc b5
$50 Silver Hill l40 1850
900 New York 75c
100 p. Sheridan 40c
80 Woodville SOC
50 Lady Washington l25 l45c
go Andes 40 45c
30 Wells Fargo &c
100 Ward ll0c
775 Scorpion 30 2l0c
200 Leviathan 65c
500 n. Con. Va, l0b ii
$50 Trojan 10 DC
$50 Benton 40 445c
40 Solid Silver soc
A Flowery 10 soc
42O n. Bonanza
800 Mackay lose
$50 Con. Va 68
100 Mt. View CT
100 Andes 45c.
50 n. Con. Va. III
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

GENERAL CONNER, who has just re-
turned from New York, informs the
Eureka Sentinel that the mining feel
ing is reviving rapidly in the East. He
thinks large amount of eastern capital
will seek investment in Pacific Coast
mines the coming season.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

The best wagons on wheels. The
only wagon made which has the patent
wheels with the spokes wedged into the
hubs, or commonly called the slope
shoulder spoke.
apr9.tf. r. REINHART & Co.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

THE total number of voters registered
for the ensuing municipal elections in
Virginia City and Gold Hill is 4,276, of
which 1919 are registered in Gold Hill.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
Crawling the Grade.

Roadmaster Gramm is graveling the
grade at Courthouse Hill, so that
heavily laden teams will have solid
road to haul over.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

CHEF JosEPH's name in Indian is
In-mut-too- yah at-tat, which, trans
lated into English, is Thunder trav-
cling over mountains Is it any won
der the people were frightened?
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
REWARD.

Wes Antrim lost q memorandum book be-
tween Reinharts store and Shones Toll House,
containing papers OF value to the owner. The
finder will receive five dollars reward upon de-
livery of the book to the undersigned at Winnie
mucca 81 ELIAS JONES.
Winnemucca, April Is. If.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
Garden and Grass seeds.

Fresh garden and grass seeds of all
varieties just received and for sale in
lots to suit at J. E, SABINE's.
m2S-tf.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
A Dmtirui SON,

Frank Ruse is building handsome
residence on Fourth street, north of
Centennial Hall, for his aged mother. .
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
To The Public.

We the undersigned caution the public that
we shall not be responsible for any debt or
debts contracted by any person or persons con-
nected with the Beoconsiield Furnace from this
date. JOHN DUNN,
THOS. X. EVANS.
Winnemucca, April "a, 1879. 2t
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28

Another large lot of latest styles ladies'
hats and sdndowns at +. Reinhart 81
Co.'S. n.l3-w'
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
Best white EeadAPer 100 pounds $12
at w. r. stevens, Druggist. a23-Iw.

CHEW JACKsoN's Best Sweet Navy
Tobacco. nov20-' 78-ly.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-28
BEST INSTRUMENTS.

Their comparative excellence is recognized by
the Judges in their report fromwhich the fol-
lowing is an extract.
"The b shoninger Organ Co.'s exhibit
as the best Instruments at price rendering
them possible to a large class of purchasers,
having a combination of Reeds and Bells, pro-
ducing novel and pleasing effects, containing
many desirable improvements, will stand longer
in dry or amp'climate, less liable to get out of
order, all the boards being made three-ply, put
together so it is impossible for them to either
shrink, swell or split" The only Organ awarded
this rank
The Medal and award was granted after the
most severe competition of the best makers, be-
fore of the mostcompetent juries ever as
sembled.
PROFESsOR RUTAN,
Exclusive. Agent for these Organs and Pianos
for the State of Nevada.
ORGANS soLDo ON THE rNsTALLMENTP PLAN
instruments delivered at any station ON the
C. p P. r. r. at Factory Prices. Catalogues
furnished on application
Address, PROFESSOR P.RUTAN,
feb11-79-3m Winnemucca, New.
The New York herald., 1879-07-03
CUBA.

NEW PROJECT TO FACILITATE THE EMANCIPA-
TIoN OF LAvEs-PRoPosITIoN TO TURN THE
TROOPS INTO FIELD HANDs-CUsroM HOUSE
FINEs-AN ADVOCATE OF AUTONOMY.
HAVANA, June 49, 1879.
A most important project has been submitted. or
will shortly be submitted by the Cuban government
to the authorities in Madrid. which is follows:-
TO distribute about forty thousand OF the
troops the island smong the greater part Of the
field hands. at fixed wages per month. to be
paid by the planters, under the supervision
OF their officers, with view of securing
This measure would. in the first pace, secure the
tranquility and protect the estates during the
period of the gradual emancipation Of the slaves
slavery will not be abolished ut single stroke,
white population. In the second place, it would
afford occupation to the soldiery, who. thereby get
ting accustomed to the fold work this soil, would
form nucleus for free labor the day when
slavery shall have entirely ceased and lastly, it will
enable the government to reduce taxes to consider
able degree.
The Official Gazette publishes . disposition of the
Director of the Treasury declaring that the fine of
per cent on goods imported and not entered
in the Custom House fortye.ght hours after the
sci entered port, is unlawful and only applicable
defective entries not stating the class of goods,
weight, &C., and that the Custom House only
impose fine OF two per cent on the value of the
goods in case the entries are not presented within
twenty hours after the vessel been in port
for rty-eight hours.
will appear in this city. under the title OF III Aufo-
on,isa Espdaoi The new journK. its name inn
plies and its prospectus openly declares, will ad-
vocate the autonomy Of the island OF Cuba.
The New York herald., 1879-07-03

RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT CAsoRLA AND IN
sTAILATIoN OF HIS sUcCEssoR-T COFFEE
SUPPLY.
PANAMA. June "a, 1879.
Jose II. Casorla. President Of the State Of Panama.
resigned the 18th inst He says he has endeavored
to reconcile political PARTIES in tie interest peace
without avail The situation is becoming more diff
cult and he refuses to resort to measures repugnant
to his republican creed His resiSnaton he declares
irrevocable
Jerard Ortega. as second substitute. was duly in
stalled President on the 18th for the unexpired
time of the present term, which ends December 81
Antonio Zubieta has been appointed project of the
Department Of Colon.
ARRIVAL OF COFFEE
The total amount of coffee received from Central
America from the monthot December to the date Of
the last arrival from the coast 296.93s sacks
The largest arrival iii any month that of March,
when the figures reached SO 566 sacks. Only small
amounts OF coffee yet remain in Salvador and Guate
mala. but in Costa Rica there are nearly one hun
dred thousand quntas, which can scarcely be
brought down until the next dry This cir
will involve serious losses to coffee spec
ulators, some OF whom have not been able to make
good their contracts abroad. while the coffee re-
manning their hands will materially deteriorate
in value.
The New York herald., 1879-07-03

the Soldiers Home. He will remain here the greater
part of the summer. and viii only be absent from
the city for few days At time.
GOVERNMENT PURCHASER OF SILVER.
The purchases of silver bullion by the Treasury
Department this afternoon were larger than they
have been for any week for = considerable time.
Information to the prices paid and the aggregate
amount Is usual withheld. It is learned. how
ever. that every offer at or below the market rate
to-day was accepted and all others were declined.
The offers from San Francisco and Carson City were
all above the market rate. The purchases to-day
were for the Philadelphia mint exclusively.
LEAKAGE OF EXPORT PAcKAGEs OF ALCOHOL
DRAWBACK ASSESSMENTS ORDERED COLI
LECTED.
Congress having adjourned without taking action
on tho bill authorizing allowance to be msde for
leaking on export packages of alcohol between the
disleries and the port OF export, the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue. with tho concurrence Of the
Secretary of the Treasury. has ordered tho i1nmo
diae collection of all drawback assessments for this
cause which have been delayed pending the sction
or 100000.
PETITION FOE ALDERMAN KELLY's PARDON
Ex-Governor Young. n. c.. Of Ohio. to-day filed .
petition with the President requesting the pardon
of Alderman Kelly. OF Cincinnati. Kelly is . demo-
crat convicted Of inducing resident to vote at
the last municipal election in Cincinnati. The petit
ton Is signed by all the judges of the Hamilton
county courts, and among the signers is General
Hckenooper, the republican candidate for Lieuten-
ant Governor
The New York herald., 1879-07-03
JUMPED OVERHEARD.
AN UNKNOWN MAN LEAPS FROM A SOUND
STEAMER AND Is DROWNED.

AN UNKNOWN MAN LEAPS FROM SOUND
STEAMER AND Is DROWNED.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BosroN, July 2, 1879.
The steamer City Of Boston left New York yester-
day afternoon at half past I've the Allyn Point
New York and New England line. During the
evening a very we'll dressed man. evidently about
thirty years OF ago. wearing light suit of
clothes. three diamond studs in his shirt bosom
and light hat. noticed He seemed
to be man OF means. without any appearance of
the fancy man gambler. He during the
evening walking around the saloon, and attracted
some attention owing to his dress and general ap-
pearance. About eleven O'Clock while the boat was
hurricane deck, and after pacing about tor some
INTO rHE SHINING WAVES.
Here he stayed for lew moments. seeming
wrapped in thought He then looked over the rail-
ing into the seetting as It pioughcd by tine
rudder. and appeared to be fascinated by the phos-
phorous 1t shone under the light OF the No
special notice was taken OF his movements, until
of the watchmcn and passenger heard a
splash nd realized that the mysterious stranger
had jumped overheard ut the stern OF the steamer
The alarm sounded aud the boat stopped.
but trace of the man was discovered. After
hours delay the boat proceeded on her course hav
ing given up the search for the unfortunate
who had thus put end to his existence.
The New York herald., 1879-07-03
GRATEFUL TO Az
lFrom tho Phil.delphia Timos--ind

IFrom the PhiISdoIphia Tifnos-ind.l
All that has been done after noary tour months OF
political wranglng at Washington and general un-
rest throughout tho country have been bctfer
done IN fortnight. and with infinite crcdit to all
parties anu all branches of power; but democratic
coercion bcgot republican coer cion; republican
cocrcion ssgot Executive coercion. and when tho
democratic leaders were GLAD To their steps
ano reform their lines within the proper limits OF
patriotism and Just Difference to the Executive pre-
roganso, the repupiicsh Evolutionary leaders had
been made masters OF their party aud their Preui-
don't. and partisan passion and trcxery aud violence
ran riot even in the nrst councils of the Republic.
After 30 much wanton wrong TO suffering country
from the Executive and both parties In Congress IL
is grateful day to all that the departure OF
Congrcssrno TO their homes, where they may
breathe again the iranquiizing atmos phere that
seems to 10 unknown la Washington.
The New York herald., 1879-07-03
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON July 2, 1879.
sHE LOUISIANA AND KANSAS SENATORIAL IN
vEsTrGArIoNs
The members of the Senate Committee on Priv.
neges and Elections have arranged to Distribute
themselves follows for the prosecution Of the In
quiries authorized by the Senate in the spoford-
Kellogg ana the Ingalls, during the
Congressional The Kansas subcommittee
will consist Of Senators salisbury. Bailey,
Vance. Cameron (of wisconsin) and Logan. They
will commence their labors In Kansas during
the latter part Of September. Tho Louisiana sub
committee will be composed OF Senators Hill. Of
Georgia. and Houston its democratic members.
aud either Senator Cameron. of Wisconsin, or Scna-
tor Logan as the representative of the republicans.
Senator Hosrs engagements in Massachusetts
making 1t impossible for him to serve on either Of
the sub-committees without great Inconvenience.
The Louisiana investigation will not be resumed
until about the Goth OF November. when the sub
committee OF three to assemble in New Orleans.
LETTERS SENT ROUND THE woRLD-REMARKA-
BILE TIME MADE.
Thomas W. Knox writes from the Lotos Club, New
York, to Postmaster General Key, that he has re-
ceived back two letters mailed by him the 18th
of March, 20 around the world in opposite drec-
tons. The eastward letter made the scircait ia
eightynne days. including four days detention In
Yokohsma, aud the other in 10 days. thirteen OF
which were consumed by detention at Yokohama.
which would have been avoided by arrival at that
port two days sooner The time made by tho more
rapidly transported Of these letters by any other
yet reported to the Post Office Department, has been
very greatly surpassed recently by letter mailed by
young lady clerk in the office of Superintendent
Bsckfan. which nccomp plishcd the circuit OF the
world westerly IN seventy -one days.
The Navy department to-day ordered out OF COM
mission the United States steamer Despatch, which
has Just arrived at the Navy Yard hore from the
European station. She will be laid up in ordinary.
rHR PRESIDENTS INTENTIONS ron THE SUMMER
The President. Mrs. Hayes. Secretary and Mrs
Thompson. Secretary McCrary. Attorney General
Devens and others will leave here to-morrow morn
ing on the Taliapoosa for Norfolk and Fortress
monroe. to remain several days. When the party
returns the President will take up his residence st
The New York herald., 1879-07-03
Wrestling THE SECRET OF THE NORTH.

lfrOm the GnllauepHlh isccorus July q
For two centuries and half men have been seek
ing to penetrate the regions surrounding the North
Pole and notwithstanding all their efforts. but
paratively little has yet been discovered there The
latest expedition is the one which In about to start
IN the bark rugged steam yacht Jeanette from San
Francisco. On several accounts this venture prom
ses better than most Of those which have preceded
IL. The vessel is especially de.igned for service
among ice Delds; her equipment ~ perfect
time. opportunity and ample means can make
1t; her crew of about twenty-five men has been
selected with great care from more than
thirteen hundred applicants; Lieutenant George
W. DE Long, her commander, as in the United states
service and the strict discipline of the navy will be
enforced on board. These are advantages which
have not usually been enjoyed by Arctic exploring
expeditions and, IL is proposed to enter the Arc
tic ocean by way OF Behring STRAIT. this party Will
have the additional novelty of an entirely untried
field before them. The p IA OF Commander do Long
is push into the ice foes nortn of Cape Barrow
far as the Jeaunette possibly be worked this
season, aud that point to continue the journey
with dogs and sleds, using the vessel as base OF
supplies. An important element IN the ultimate
of the expedition is the distance the
vessel be carried toward the Pole. IL
she get far north ~ the eighty
very favorable condition. Anything she can
add to this distance will be looked upon
good omen. while, IL she fails to make that point.
difficulties will increase in proportion ss she alls be-
hind it. The Jcannette Will carry supplies for three
years which Will allow ample time to experiment
with ovcr-ice means of locOmoion after the vessel
has cd the extreme limit of her northern jour
ney. should all go we'll it will not be surprising II
Commander DE Long reaches the Pole. That object
IL sure to be accomplished sooner or later. The
scientific benefits OF such cons sumnation would be
considerable, and the satisfaction of knowing what
the condition of things really Is in that mysterious
region is worth taking into tile account The hearty
good WISHES OF all will accompany the Jeannette and
her crew.