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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-09

Every hoodlum in the country knows
how to raise the wind; but scientists
have discovered how to see the wind,
and describe how it may be done, as
follows: "Take a polished metallic
surface of two feet or more, with
straight edge-a large hand-saw, will
answer the purpose. Take windy
day, whether hot or cold, clear or
cloudy, only let it not rain or the air
be murky; in other words, let the air
be dry, and clear, but this is not essen
tial. Hold your metallic surface at
right angles in the direction of the wind
i. e., if the wind is north, hold your
surface east and west, but instead of
holding the surface vertical. incline it
about forty-five degrees to the horizon,
SO that the wind, striking glances and.
flows over the edge keeping it straight),
as water over dam. Now sight care
fully over the edge at some minute and
sharply defined object, and you will see
the air flows over as water flows over a.
dam. Make your observations carefully
and yon will hardly fail to see the air,
no matter how cold; the result is even
better when the sun is obscured.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-09
rELEGRApmC ITEMS.

Rev. Arthur Swazey of Chicago, has
sighted with powerful telescope, Bros
sens comet. Its declaration was % de-
grees and 5S minutes, and right ascen-
sion about three hours and forty min-
utes.
A special from Bolton, Texas, says a
negro man and woman living near there,
witnesses against Canterbury and Dob
bins in a rape case, were murdered
Monday night. The man was killed
instantly, and the woman lived till
morning.
Senator Jones Of Nevada, states his
belief that Grant will berenominated
and elected, and that the Democratic
choice lies between Tilden and Thur
man, with odds favoring Tilden, be-
cause of his money and ability to lead
the campaign.
Out of twenty-seven towns in Ohio
from which returns have been received,
the Republicans have II, the Democrats
Z, and the Independents 3.
At Dayton, the Republicans elect tie
city ticket with the exception of JUS
tice and Constable. They also have a
majority of the Council, which has
heretofore been Democratic.
At Springfield, a very heavy vote was
cast. The Mayor-elect was the candi-
date of combination of Prohibitionists
and Murphyites.
At Chillicothe, the Democrats elect
their Mayor by 300 majority.
At GAINESVILLE, the Republicans gain
five Councilmen, but the Democrats
elect the Mayor.
At Hamilton, the Republicans elect
the Mayor.
In Cincinnati, with one ward lacking,
the Republicans elect all except the Po-
lice Judge, by majorities of from 300 to
LOO. The ward lacking gave Re-
publican majority of l50 at the last mu
nicipa election. 1t is generally con-
coded ON all sides that local and per-
sonal considerations were lost sight of,
national questions being the matters at
issue. The vote polled was the largest
of any spring election in Cincinnati.
Full official figures from Columbus
prove the election of the entire Repub-
ican ticket. Collins majority for
Mayor is l,76S. This result cannot be
claimed as partisan victory, inasmuch
as many leading Democrats worked
openly for the Republican nominees. 1t
is really victory of the citizens and
property owners over the lawless ele-
ment, who made determined effort to
obtain control of the city. The Re-
publicans will have four majority in the
Common Council.
An Inter-Ocean Marshalltown Uowa)
special says: A terrible double tragedy
occurred at Clifford, a small station ON
the Iowa Central Railroad, yesterday.
John Bell, station agent, l9 years old,
deliberately shot Miss Robbins, his
lady friend, through the heart twice,
then telegraphed for the railroad
officials to send an other operator up,
as he was going to kill himself. Shortly
after he fred two shots into his alb
domen, and is now in dying con-
dition. The girl was daughter of a
prominent merchant. No cause as
signed.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-09

A clerical wag thus epitomizes the
eeculiarities of the canons of st. Paul's
London, in the matter of sermons:
Canon Gregory can read his sermons,
but can't write them; Canon Lightfoot
ean write his sermons but can't read
tLsm; Clnon Liddon can do both, and
Biaiop Claughton can do neither
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-09
LADIES' BAZAR.

MIss E. A. BoSSlrlELD, Mrs. J. NJ. Brown.
Mrs. j. M. BROWN l. Co.
WINNEMuccA, NEVADA,
MILLLNERS AND DRESSMAKERS-
Fancy Goods, Straw and Felt Goods Ribbons
Lace, French Flowers, and all kinds OF Wo
mems and Children's Wear. Latest Styles.
Are now receiving their New Stock. which il
the largest, cheapest and most fashionable
ever offered to the people of Humboldt
county
They have secured the services of a French Lady
who Is hrst-class Milliner, and all work IN
that line will be done in the latest and most
fashionable style.
Agent for Mime. Demorest's Reliable Pattern
and Fashion Books Subscriptions received
for Demorests Monthly Magazine.
MRS. J. NJ. BROWN & co.
Winnemucca, Nevada, Feb IL, 1879.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-09
NEW TO-DAY.

NEW TO-DAY.
G. III. STEVENS l. CO..
Successors to ]. A. Stewart & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Dry Goods,
LADIES AND CHILDREN SHOES,
New Dress Goods at 10, l2h and Is cents per yard.
Brocaded Dress Goods Is and 373 cents " g
46-inch Atwood Camels Hair, only IS cents
per yard, formerly sold at 81 Is.
Silks to match, at 81 and 81 Is per yard.
Black Silks at rs cents and 81 per yard.
Extra eros Grain Black Silk at 81 rs to So 90
per yard.
Yard wide Bleached and Unbleached Muslins,
s, 10, and l2l cents per yard.
We IMPORT Direct,
AND GUARANTEE PRICES THE VERY
LOWEST.
ay Send for Samples and be convinced. "a
Butterick Patterns.
The simplest and most economical patterns in
use. They are the Standard Fashions
in Europe and the United States
Extra Quality and Low Prices
IN OUR -.
s H o E d E P A r ENT..
Make it Complete Success.
Kid Foxed Balmorals, 81 Is to g SO.
Kid Foxed Button, 81 so to SO so.
Kid, Button, SO 90, to IS 90.
AGENCY FOR THE "SOLAR TIPPED" SHOES
FOR CHILDREN.
Something new WIN outwear two pairs of
any other kind.
Shoes can be sent by mail for 10 to 20 cents
Tper pair
Remember the place:
G. III. STEVENS e. CO.,
CORNER 8. and Streets,
SACRAMENTO.
p, o. Box PA.
ar Send for samples and Prices. -ga
ap-9'7e-tf
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
WESTERN SENATORS.
Some Interesting Facts About the
Nativity Of Those Beyond tine
MiasissiDDi.

Some Interesting Facts About the
Nativity Of Those Beyond the
Mississippi.
A glance at the nativity Of the
Senators representing the ten States
west of the Mississippi shows a large
development of carpet.baggeIism.
OF the two Arkansas Senators, one
was born in Vermont and the other in
Tennessee. The California Senators
came originally from Massachusetts
and Indiana. Colorado 10 represented
by two New Workers. Kansas has
one Ohio man and one Massachusetts
man for her Senators. Of the Mis-
souri, Senators, one was born In that
State and one in Ireland. Nebraska
contributes Kentuckian and New
Yorker for her quota. Nevada Is
represented by two Ohio men, and 1t
happens that the single Representa-
tive from that State ID also an Ohio
man. Jones was really born in Eng
land, but a. he arrived 10 Ohio be.
fore he was six months old and lived
there till manhood he counts In the
list as an "Ohio man." The Oregon
Senators came originally from Penn
sylvania and Maine. Texas sends .
Virginisn and . Kentuckian to rep
resent her. Minnesota sends an Ohio
man and a Pennsylvania. Iowa
also sends an Ohio inan and Mary
lander, These researches disclose tho
curious fact that of the twenty Sem
ators representing the States west Of
the Mississippi, but ono was born in
the State he represents. This 10 car.
pet baggsrism rampant. Even in the
palmy days Of reconstruction the
southern States could not make an
exhibition like this. twill be noticed
that Ohio men take the lead. or the
twenty Senators mentioned, five were
originally from Disadvantages
Dispatch.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
l VERY DANGEROUS FIRE
.e, PLACE. 'a

ID The attention Of the Town Trus.
tees is hereby respectfully called to
the fact that at Wing Lees wash
house, 10 this city, the fireplace is in
. very dangerous locality. It. is
situated in the open air, at the south
east corner Of the house, within
eighteen inches Of the same, and less
than foot from the Landry lodging
house. As above stated, this fire.
place (the only one about the wash
house) is 10 the OPEN AIR. A spark
might, At any time, set FIRE to either
Of the adjoining houses, and, - the
vicinity lie thickly studded with frame
houses, such fire could not fail Of
being very disastrous. The necessity
for immediate action 10 therefore ap.
parent, and we hope that tho Town
Trustees will lose no time In having
the Objectionable fro place removed.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
A NEW KIND OF TEA.
Warranted to Preserve the Beauty
Of Youth Up to the Ripest Age.

The cup that cheers but not inebri-
ates is threatened with q rival pos
sessing properties which must render
it first favorite among the fair sex.
The produce of the Hex Paraguayen-
sis, mate, or Paraguay tea, has often
been suggested as substitute for the
more orthodox infusion of the leaves
Of the thea, or tea plant, but this
would stand no chance in compete
ton with the new candidate for pub.
lie favor. Paris, it is said, has just
awoke to the virtues of "a new kind
Of tea," called Serkys tea, (which
has the virtue Of preserving the bril-
liancy and beauty of early youth up
to the ripest ages" 1t is composed
"of exquisitely refreshing and bal
samic plants the leaves of the
plants are probably intended-"grow.
Ing on the foot Of the mountains of
Mecca and Libauus.n The beverage
In question claims an antiquity
greater than that of the modern tea,
whose name ii borrows. 1t is said to
nave D6cu ulSCOVcEcu III TIC tituc Vi
Osman l., who introduced it to the
ladies of his sefaglio, and it has ever
since remained the favorite beverage
of the sultanas. In outward appli-
cation its effects are as marvellous rs
when taken internally, and the leaves
slowed down after infusion, if thrown
into the bath, will contribute to pre-
serve the freshness of the complexion
in q manner which Nine. Rachel's
preparations could y never equal.
Serkys. whatever it may be, will no
doubt become the rage in Paris,
where its virtues are, we are told, de
voutly believed in. There is only
one little difficulty in the matter and
that is that the wonderful properties
Of the drink should eyer have been
forgotten when once known, as
Serkys is said to have been familiar
to the ladies of the French court.
"In France it was known during the
reign Of Louis XIV, and perhaps It
was owing to this preparation that
all the women of that period were
young and beautifully" - London
QlOho " "a sza- sa- a'a s+-a4s .. ssis@
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12

Mr.. L. d. Shelton, of Liberty
township, met with an accident last
Friday which came near having .
fatal termination. He has O fine lot
Of large Berkshire hogs, and in at
tempting to separate them it became
necessary for him 10 get into the pen.
when they attacked him, knocking
him down and tearing his flesh with
their teeth il , shocking manner.
Fortunately several persons were
present and he was rescued almost
instantly, but not, however, until be
was % badly injured that bis life was
despaired Of. He remained for two
days suffering the greatest agonies,
but on Sunday he was reported a.
being somewhat easier.-1ndepend-
sncs Kausan,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12


3 A. few weeks since it was stated
that there was . current of poisoned
water In the Gulf to the north of
Key West, and that thousands Of
dead fish had been seen floating or
stranded upon the shores. The fact
attracted much attention and gave
rise to numerous theories. The most
reasonable appears to be that the
mortality among the hnny tribes was
caused by the noxious gases and
vapors elected by submarine vol
cano. It Is said that masscs of pun.
ice stone have been discovered upon
the Gulf coast, and the recent earth
quake gives force to the supposition.
I have been informed that in Taylor
county the traces of a recent up
heaval are plainly manifest, and the
mysterious pillars of smoke in Tay.
lor aud jefferson counties may have
some connection with these safety
valves of Dame Nature. There has
never been made a geological survey
of this State, and thorough explora-
ton might disclose moro things than
arc dreamed of in our philosophy
Savannah News. s., d, ..,.... .t.t,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE
OUTWITTED BY YER
INGTON.

/ A meeting was held in Virginia
last Saturday evening, for the pur-
pose Of receiving the report of tho
Citizens Railroad Committee, and to
express the indignation felt at the
conduct Of the Legislators who "fell
down" during the session. D. E.
Mccarthy, temporary chairman Of
the citizens committee and publisher
Of the Virginia Evening Chronicle,
was elected chairman. and, when the
meeting was organised, be presented
the report of the committee. The
report was read. It was . recital Of
the unsuccsssfnl efforts Of the COM
mittee to secure legislation regulat-
ing railway fares and freights, and
concluded - follows: qotol 4aas 81
Your committee, before closing
their report, deem it proper to cay
that although the people have met
with a complete defeat In this strug-
gle, one great advantage has been
gained. The people Of the entire
State have been thoroughly aroused
by the shameless means resOrted to
to secure triumph for the railroads.
They have seen the Hobbies of our
State Legislature tbronged with the
hired agents of these corporations.
professional buyers of men-who
have become 90 brazen- faced in the
practice Of their vile trade As even to
talk openly Of how much this or that
member cost. ,,
They have seen enough to con-
vince them that in the selection of
Legislators hereafter greater caro-
must he exercised, and that men
must be chosen whose truth and
honor can not be questioned.
The railroad companies have also
seen enough to convince them that
the whole people are in earnest In
the demand for some abatement in
railroad exactions, and that it will be
a wise policy for them to meet the
people half way and make some
reasonable concessions before another
Legislature meets. eiiIl
We have been assured by Superin.
tendent Yerington that a material re-
duction in the rates upon his road
will shortly be announced. We
have still room for hope, therefore,
that the efforts Of the citizens Of
Storey-despite the faithlessness of
the Legislature-will not prove en-
tirely barren of results. a.1
One Of the main features of the re-
port was the confession that the
clause in the WOODBURY. bill dis.
eliminating in favor Of wood, coal,
iron, and other articles (Which was
in direct conflict with the anti-dis-
elimination plank Of the platforms
of both political partie) was in.
serted at the suggestion of Superin-
tendent Yerington, Of the V. &. T.
R. R. This clause killed the bill.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
4 Man Leaps From the Top Of His
,,,.. .-.-.. House. .-... ......

About four o'clock yesterday morn
ing William Marvin Hoyt, highly
respected citizen of Brighton, arose
from his bed, and, despite the en-
treaties of his wife. ran up stairs,
and without moments hesitation
threw himself from q window in the
cupola to the ground below, a distance
of sixty feet. He struck upon a
stone walk, both legs being broken
BY the fall, and internal injuries re.
ceiyed, from which he expired about
nine o'clock. DR.. Whitbeck, of this
city. and DR.. Brown we're called a.
soon as possible. but they could do
nothing save alleviate the sufferings
Of the unfortunate man during his
last hours. Mr.. Hoyt was conscious
when picked and in reply to the
inquiries of his wife said that he
could not tell Why he had taken the
fatal leap. It is stated that for the
last two months he had been greatly
troubled with sleeplsssness, but 30
far as his friends knew his mind was
in a perfectly healthy condition.
There can be no doubt, however, that
it was unbalanced yesterday, and
financial embarrassment are limited
at, which may have had something
n do with unsettling his mind. Mr..
Hoyt was IS years of age, and until
about two years ago was one OF the
famous nurserymen OF Rochester.
He was one of the oldest residents Of
Brighton, and during his long life
established reputation for integrity
and night living which any man
might we'll envy. he has q brother,
A. j. Hoyt, living in this city, but no
other immediate relatives. -Roches.
ter Democrat, February Is. ,tt,,{t
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
A Mammoth wapiti.

A large wapiti, weighing eight
hundred pounds, was killed by an
Indian on the headwaters of the
Mississippi river, in this Province, re-
Gently, being one OF the largest speci.
mems Of the wapiti ever seen in Can.
ada. This gigantic deer was found
all through Ontario at one time, but
for many years not one has been seen
this side Of Manitoba and the 6as-
katchewan. The horns Of this splen.
did animal measured six feet in
width, and were seven feet in height
from the skull to the highest point.
The wapiti is to be stuffed and placed
in the Government Museum.-Ottawa
Correspondence.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12

r BuY DIRECT FROM THE NANUYAC-
turers and At the very lowest r9tse, ard
An determined to cell o. vary hmtseo a.
rance Sver msnufs ctufers' pzIcek n. conse-.
ouence Of being overstocked with eoode fos
tks timse. All articles sppertainins n ~.
class jswelry house on hand. .o4 40 ~
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician. retired from prsctice.
having had placed In hie hands by an East
India missionary the formula Of Q simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure for Consumption. Bronchitis. O.
tarrh, Asthma. and sll Throat and Lung AZ
fections, also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints.
sitter having tested its wonderful curative
powers in Thousands Of cases, has felt IL his
duty 70 make II Known to bis suffering fellows.
Adjusted BY this motive and . desire to 70.
lieve human suffering. I will send free Of
charge to al who dseire It this recipe. with
full directions for preparing spd using. 10
German, French, or English. Sent by mail BY
addressing with stamp. naming this paper. ".
W. SHxnAa. LAO Powers's Bloch, Rochester NY
Chew Jackson's Best SWEET Navy Tobscco.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
A Cat Delays Breakfast.

Isaac Drumheller. of Earl town.
ship, Berks county, attempted to
build fire in the kitchen stove early
the other morning in order that the
family could prepare breakfast. The
fire refused to burn and the kitchen
soon filled with smoke. He made an
examin alton by tearing down the
pipe, " hen out jumped an old cat as
lively as a cricket, but apparently
we'll smoked. The cat had been on
the roof during the night and came
down the chimney into the flue.-
Pottstown (Pa.) Ledger. rIy
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
sENsELEss PROPOSITION.

A New Hampshire Yankee-an
idiot, probably, or a newspaper hu.
morist (so-called) anxious to advsr-
tise himself-is considering the prac-
ticability Of draining Lake Superior,
and writes the following to the En-.
cheering and Mining Journal:
"What 10 the probable amount and
value Of metals which would be ex-
posed and obtainabls in Lake Su.
perior or its basin, IL drained to sea-
level, and how much more II TEN.
porarily emptied entirely Also,
what length Of time would the re-
moval probably require ! The posi-.
bility Of draining being demonstrated,
what opposition would there be, and
whence, or by what parties and in.
terests WILLIAM WEAVER.
"Nassau, N. H., Feb. Is, 1879"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12

-THH Boston girl 10 not after
oil exclusively intellectual. She has
courage and common sense to pretty
fair extent, unlsss somebody. has
been misrepressnting . recent case.
1t 10 stated. and on generally reputs-
BILE authority, that girl Of that city
about to marry . comparatively poor
young man, has requested her friends
mot to make her any wedding pres
ents, % she may not be in . position
to rsciprocate in the, future. This II
not wholly without precedent, but 10
probably the Arst case known where
. Boston girl has married poor
y~qpe man, aAiY al RTH-e aat : u
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12

Beef, nosk, Mutton, iga =
oauoago, cornod Meats,
BEST RENDERED TALLOW,
H0oe.cUaep oAcoN AND HAMS '
Moss delivered 70 Customer frss Of charge
WHEEL I cAMPeEtl.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-12
PEN PICTURES.

copied from the book recently print
ID for Hugh J. NOLAN. at the ssags
smes, in Virginia;
SENATOR WILLIAM ROWLAND xIHo.
Was born in vssmoot, March =.
1SSS. Ilis nrsae erandfasher cane
from England and ssttisd in Md.
dletov1u. sCoauectieut,Z vhogr the
Senator'S grandfather and grand.
mother were both born. :, HislGrapd.
1athsr served under Washin6ton, 10
The revolutionary irmyv ~ he bat
tlea ri Monpodth, Prpeetoh and
Brspdywine, and camped at Valley
FufHe.s y Hi ihshef was horn In Con.
uaoticp1. end his ntothgr In New
Hampshirs. In 1855 Mr.. King came
70 Cslifornia, via the 1sthmus, taking
the "etar o. the West'' OF the ~
lantio side and the ss9issts zNeyada"
On The Pasi1e. Cbolsrs broke out
on the latter vessel -before she
reached San Francisco,l end s>.lSe
passengers wsss lose. Mr.. King had
served An apprenticeship - . coach
painter, but ON arriving ln Califor-
mia followed mining in Ypba county
until 1854, whom b. eamSto Nevada
and looatod In Washos City, and on.
Gagsd IN the milling business. Z H
eamo 70 Storey county tho same
yeax. whore he became Superintend
ent Of the Pacific Mill and Ninisg
Company. He subsequently r.
uoved TO Lyon county, and y =
peeasnt supsrintsnd4nt ,of tho En-
MA Mill. In ls74 hs was eleetl.i
4 hoId-over etate 8ehatOr from Lyon.
He 10 : brother Of Mr. George A.
King, agent OF the Nevada Bank at
Virginia City, and was MARRIED in
Virginia to Mrs. M. q. naker.
srNA7oR WILLIAM JACKSON YVES
~ TERDIELD. =
Was bern In Kentucky in 1883. In
1852 he crossed the lsthmus, tOgsth.
Or with . band Of daring adveutur.
srs bound for the new e. Dorado,
and came into San Fvancisco ihsrbor
On board the, steamer sonora. He
remained eight years in California.
during which time he was sDgaged
~ Z miner 10 1880 he followed the
silver-smitten tide and came 70 Me-
vAda, where he engaged in the stsug-
gle Tor wealth f,r three years. He
then went back to his first love,
California, and semained until 1897,
when he came back " tho Silver
susie aud located In virginia CITY
He y n present superinsendent Of
the Woodworth Mill and Sluice
Compsny. In politiCs. he has ever
boon . Arm and consistent Demo-
crat. Senator Westerfield, OF Lyon,
u fine looking man, has q very
prominent forehead. Drundreary
whiskers ard mustache. He b on
several important committees, and,
whom not acting, can always b
found In his seat. His selection
was : good ono, the people display.
in9 good common sense by sending
him mere. He looks like Congress-
man Cause Of Arkansas. |
Senator Wssterheld was elected -
On Independent. !
AssEnnLYxAN HrnRo KENNEDY
was born in Yates county, New
York, in 1882. In 1860 be left Iih-
uois for California by the overland
route, and settled in, Yreka, Siskiyou
county, whore be followed tho lbusi.
meas Of teaming. He came to Ne
vads In 1851, and followed the eems