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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11
Powerful Explosives.

Gun-cotton is prepared by dipping
cellular tissue, viz, cotton, sawdust or
printing paper, in strong nitric acid
(aquafortis.) 1t is then to be carefully
washed and dried. 1t is not materially
changed in appearance. It explodes at
the heat of boiling water (212 degrees.)
1t explodes with much greater violence
and suddenness than gun-powder, and
for that reason is more liable to burst
the gun. See what a power sleeps in
our ignorance. Take saw and cut up
DIT of deal board, bit Of dried pine
board. Make teacup full Of sawdust.
Steep this in saucer full of aquafortis,
dry slowly at distance from the fire,
and this single cupful Of compound,
filled into tin vessel and inserted in
the basement wall of a building, will.
when exploded, blow it to pieces.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11
Planets in August.

During the early part of the month,
Mercury will be too near the Sun to be
seen, but after passing through its inferior
conjunction 1t will recede from the Sun
until August twenty second, at which time
1t reaches its greatest western elongation
and will be favorably situated for observa-
ton in the morning, rising about an hour
and half before the Sun. On the twen-
ty.ninth of the month, Mercury passes
through its perlhelion at which time, ow-
ing to the great eccentricity of its orbit,
Its distance from the Sun is only two
thirds of its greatest distance.
Venus will be evening star during the
entire month, following, very nearly, in the
Suns path, but setting an hour and TWEEN.
minutes later. On the night of the elev-
enth Venus will pass close to the bright
star Regulus, In the constellation Leo, but
may readily be distinguished from the
latter by its greater brilliancy.
Mars may be found not far from Venus
but higher up in the heavens, not setting
until three quarters of an hour after Venus
has disappeared. The distance between
the two planets, however. diminishes
steadily until at the end of the month
they set nearly at the same time and on
the seventh Of September are in conjunc.
ton.
Jupiter should be looked for in the
eastern part of the heavens, rising about
ten o'clock, on the first of the month, and
reaching the meridian about two O'Clock
in the morning.
This planet is rapidly coming into a
more convenient position for observation,
and at the end of the month will rise and
eliminate about two hours earlier than at
the beginning.
Saturn follows about forty minutes
later than Jupiter, the relative positions of
the two planets remaining almost un-
changed throughout the month On the
morning of the twenty-four.th of the
month the Moon, then nearing its last
quarter, will pass little to the north of
Jupiter and Saturn, bringing the three
most brilliant objects visible in the
eavens within ten degrees of each other.
On the first of August, Uranus and
Mars will be in conjunction, the former
appearing like faint fixed star, distant
about half the diameter of the Moon, to
the south of the latter.
Neptune is situated in the constella-
ton Aries, south of Rho and east of
Sigma Arietis, but is invisible to the
naked eye.
The phases of the moon during this
month occur as follows: New moon,
August 5, 10 P. NJ; first quarter, August
Is, A NJ; full moon, August 10, II P.
NJ; last quarter, August 81, 10 A. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11
A Texans Errand of Mercy.
Yesterday saws the ST. Louis

Yesterday, says the st. Louis Globe
Democrat of July 10, a big boned Texan
something more than six feet high, with
an enormous broad brimmed hat and a
sweeping mustaohe reaching nearly to his
shoulders, stood at the Laclede Hotel of.
fee carelessly examining the register. A
slight twitching at his coat skirts was
passed by unheeded, but more vigor.
Gus pull caused him to look around
He saw nothing, and was turning back
to the register leaves again when his
glance fell upon such wee mite of q
girl, whose head was such short dis
lance from the floor that 1t was no wonder
he had not seen her. The Withholding
face bent down to the little one, and q
deep bass voice asked, "What is it, little
gal?"
sPlease, mister, won. you buy my
matches?" came il a weak, childish
tone, so low that the words could not
have been understood had the appeal not
been reinforced by the holding up of a
box of matches.
The little figure was barefooted, and
the one calico garment rent, faded and
torn.
"No; I don't want any to-day, sissy"
said the Texan.
"Please, mister, won't you buy my
matches?" with q second pull at the
coat.
The man turned again, impatiently,
and glanced at the little one; then. as if
ashamed, and with q furtive glance
around as if to see if he was observed
put his fingers into his vest pocket, and
the next instant a bright half dollar
cleaned in the, little grimy fingers.
With q ha IF siOh the hiO hoartad feIl0w
said, half to himself, "POOr little cuss."
matches? and [ hain't got no CHANGE"
ooh, no with an OATH; keep the
change, and matches too"
Holding the precious coin in both
hands, the little match girl vanished like
shadow through the front door, and the
Texan, with muttered "what a fool I
am" followed.
Around the corner and down Sixth
street battered the little naked feet, un-
conscious that she was followed, and up
one of the streets devoted to small dealers
and perfect nest of pawnshops. Into
one of the least clean and imposing of
these she darted and whispered something
to the woman, who took a paper parcel
out of drawer and handed it to the
child. The child tore off the paper with
nervous fingers, and there was the sole
treasure of her heart-her doll. She
Rugged 1t to her breast and kissed it,
What was said between woman and child
could not be heard, but when the little
waif laid the half dollar on the counter,
the woman shook her head and pushed it
back very far toward the child, as If her
resolution might not hold out. The child
looked amazed but turned to go, hugging
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11

her dolly, and at the door stood the
Texan, with very suspicious moisture
upon his cheek and big lump in his
throat.
"f've got little girl like you at
home," said he. "Come along and show
ME where you live.''
Well, you may be sure that the sick
mother and the little girl were rendered
more comfortable, for an hour afterward
she had receipt for a months rent in
her hands and doctors carriage stood at
the front door of that tenement house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11

a PRoyIDENTIAL ARRANGEMENTS The
reason a girl cannot throw a stone is
discussed IN an American weekly. The
collar bone, some inches longer, is set
some degrees lower down than in the
masculine frame, which interferes with
the action OF the shoulder-the reason
she cannot throw. The paper arrives at
the conclusion that this is providen-
llal arrangement; the temptations she
mas 10 throW-and the implements at
hand-roiling-pins, pot-lids, stove hooks,
plates, glass, etc. Let rs be thankful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11

most important agency. The teacher be-
longs TO the great silent forces that are at
work In the country. The mother in the
household and the teacher in the school
send their influence all through life. The
day Is coming when not q county nor q
township in all the land shall be without
an underlying basis of common schools.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11

The States ia which the greatest in
crease would naturally take place are
included in the above table, but it is
probable, in view of the surprising and
unexpected growth in some of the South
ern States, that the total population will
be reported at nearly $4,000, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11

*Including Langlade.
Taylor county, Wis, returns 2,459,
az alnst $40 in 1875.
Nearly complete census returns b ave
been received from twenty States and
three Territories, and the approximate
results are as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11

Returns from the Census.
Following are the official returns from
counties, compared with the State census
of 1875, and the Federal census of 1870:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11

Mr. CoRcoRAN, the elderly Washing
ton banker, is much improved in health
at the White Sulphur Springs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-11
Public Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.
Following is statement of the public
debt for .TuIv.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-04-11

heard the young mans direction. The
servant saw on the wall the very like
ness Of the yoang man 1t was the old
lady's son who had been dead two
years. God had sent him t. her assist
ance. aud the old lady made her an
adopted daughter.
Archbishop Wood has written another
circular condemniug secret societies.
which will be sent to the churches. II
was called cut by the announcement
that the Ancient Order of Hibernians
viii hold convention in June. The
Archbishop says that the Catholic
Church has again and again condemned
and censured all secret societies; prop
eriy se-called, as dangerous to civil so-
ciety and injurious t. the interests of
religion. He says that the most insid-
ious efforts have been made and are
being made in many parts Of the dio-
ceae, and probably throughout the
whole country, to blind and deceive
the faithful and toeutangle them IN the
nsshes and shackles of these unlawful
and forbidden societies. and the Arch
bishop warns against an alliance with
such soaic,ies He continues: To say
nsthiHg Of the Nasons, OH Fellows.
S0ns Of Temperance. &c -.-..t whose
condemnation DO doubt Can exist, these
societies are known by various appel
lations. such, for example, AS the Ma
tionxl Brotherhood. Condemned by the
Bishops Of Ireland, aud the Fenian
Brotherhoo !. whose efforts to sggregate
members Of their association in this
country arc unscrupulous and uncsas-
ing. and in addition to these the Mol
lie Msguires. the Ancient Order of Hi
sbernisns, the Buckshets and others,
whose spirit is equally Objectionable.
whose names seem 70 be selected rather
to conceal than to indicate the object of
their associations"
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-04-11

d
I Aprspos Of hunting and fishing, did
yon ever hear of . wildcat taking pos
session of y spare bed in an Inhabited
cabin! Such case really happened
in the vicinity Of Salt Lake City at the
herd house Of Overholt & Grouse. A
Mr. Burns had been left in charge. and
for several nights after he had retired.
was disturbed by scrambling noiee IN
the chimney. followed by the sight of
oftwo glaring. fiery eyeballs in the
opposite bed, and when he (Burns)
msved or made noise, the low, fierce
growl of come wild aniClsl was heard.
This kind of thing occurring for several
nights in succession so discompssed
Burns tha. he finally vamoosed the
ranch, and tor some time the intruder
had things his own way. With plenty
of fat beef and venison In store he must
have come to the conclusion that he had
struck comfortable quarters. John
Garrison. u miner, hearing of the cir
cumstsnce. made bis way to the herd>
house, determined to interview the
beaaf that h~a t>Ie.. rees...s.n- WLe~
he arrived at the ranch. about 4 PM.
hs was somewhat surprised to find the
animal in bed and disposed to fight for
the possession of the Garcelonated es-
tablishment, but at sight of the gun the
miner carried he few mp the chimney
and into the brush. Garrison hung
around until dark, then west to bed.
placing the gun where he could reach
il. and quietly wsled for Mr. Cat.
About ten o'clock be heard scramb-
ling jn the sepstrous chimney. follow
cd by the seuna Of stealthy footsteps
across the floor. and the sight of the
flaming eyes -pccring out at him from
the spare~bed. John carefully raised
his .ri0e, took as good aim as he cauld
in the gloom and dar kness at the shin
ing ,orbs and fired. The report of the
rife was followed by short scream OF
agony, then tie sound of struggling in
the opposite bunk The intrepid hum
ter struck a light, and there. snrs
enough, WAS his cat. fully Eve fees in
length, lying in the bed. its life blood
sloMly oozipg tbreugh . bullet hole in
brssst, and bsdabbling with its crimson
Atre1fa the blanketA On which it had
sought rspose.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
COAL OIL EXPLOSION.
The Union Hotel In Dayton has Q
Narrow Escape.

About 1870 o'clock yesterday
morning violent explosion occurred
in the cellar of the Union Hotel,
Dayton, which shook the building
from roof to foundation. The bar
and stove Ia the saloon we're thrown
over, and for a moment it appeared
as though the house was coming
down. The floor of the dining room
was ripped up, and one of the win
dows of the room blown out. Flames
burst from the cellar, and for time
the house was in danger of destruc-
ton frsm fire. The fire department
however, immediately turned out,
and the fire was extinguished before
il had time to extend to the. upper
portion of the house.
The cause of the explosion is not
understood. At the time it took
place Mr.. Brown, the clerk of the ho-
tel, was drawing coal oil from cou-
pie of cans In the cellar, but had no
light with him, nor was there fire of
any bind around.
Carrie Gruber, the little laughter
Of the proprietor, had gone down with
him, and both had narrow escape
from the flames, which Immediately
developed them. Mr.. Brown threw
the little girl out of the cellar aud
then with difficulty made his own
way out. He was considerably
scorched about the face and head.
The little girl was also burned some,
but only slightly.
Mr.. Stiles, who was standing in the
dining room over the place of the
explosion, was thrown violently, an d
had his beard singed by the flames
which issued through the floor.
The shock broke a quantity of
crockery and dishes and number
bottles and bar room fixtures, and
cracked the plastering considerably
in different parts of the house but the
damage is of such nature that 1t is
difficult to estimate its amount. How.
ever, it is probably not over $500 or
$500.
Everything was ranidly put in
shape again, ami the hotel was run :
ming as usual last evening.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician. retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary
the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perms.
nent cure of Consumption, Bronchis
tbs, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat
and Lung Affections, also positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debil.
ity and all Nervous complaints, af-
ter having tested its wonderful cur
alive powers In thousands of cases,
has felt 1t his duty to make it known
to his suffering fellows. Actuated
by this motive and desire to re-
lieve human suffering, 1 will send
free of charge to all who desire it,
this receipt, in German, French or
English, with full directions for pre-.
pairing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper, w. w. SHERAR, 149
Powers BLOCK, ROCHESTER,, N. Y.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
BRIEF MENTION.

Get registered.
The Dayton Railroad bridge Is al
most completed.
J. G. Gruber and J. d. Sims went
to the Lake on Wednesday.
Colonel Quinn went to San Fran
cisco on Thursday evening.
A meeting of the Republican Coun-
ty Central Committee will be held in
Dayton at 2 O'Clock P. NJ. on Friday,
september Sd.
Rev. j. F. Burkholder, of San Jose,
CAL, will hold divine service ia the
school house, in this city, tomorrow
evening at 7:30aM.4
The Silver City Hose Company at
a meeting on Wednesday NOR ming
appointed o committee to draft reso-
lutisns of respect for the m emory of
Jerry Hart. -
Stages vail leave Sutro and Silver
City at Z o'clock on the morning of
Sunday, Septen. Der 9th. All who
wish to attend the Miners Union
picnic can take advantage.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
IAsOLvENT NOTICE.

INTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD
l. Judicial District Of the State OF Nevada,
In and for the county Of Lyop-H. A.
YOUNG against his creditors = Notice TO
creditors Of Insolvent - In the matter
oil the petition of R. A. YOUNG,
an insolvent debtor. Pursuant to an order OF
the Hon. W. NJ. Seawsli, Judge of the said
District Court, netice IL hereby given TO ell
the creditors Of the said fnsolvent, r. A.
YOUNG. TO be and sppear before the
said Judge. in open court, ct the courtroom
Of said Court, Of 4hs, Courthouse. In
said county, on the
Twenty.ffth Day Of September. A., D.. 1859.
At 10 o'clock A. N. then and there to show
cause, II any they can. why the prayer OF said
insolvent should not be granted, and On as
signment Of his estate be made and he be dis
charged from all his debts and liabilities. In
pursuance OF the provisions Of the Statute in
such case made and provided; and In the
meantime all proceedings against said insol-
vent be stayed. -s~
Witness my hand and the seal OF said Court
this 10th day OF August. A. D.. 1880.
[sEAL.l ]. 8. DALLAS,
Clerk Of Said Court
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
Hotel Arrivals.

The following are the arrivals at
THE Union Hotel Dayton:
WV. Booer Va. City, Geo. GayIes
Mason Valley, John Lutwig Copper
Mines, Saml. auckland. and family
Ranch, Frank Downey G reenfield,
Il. g. Leivre Gienhrook. G w.
White carson, ID. Crowningshield
Mason Valley, II. Meyer Carson,
M. o. Shaftsr Como, G., w. Robin
son Walker River, Il. G. Malott Ma
son Valley, Frank Hanger Carson,
Sam Slick Chicago, Frank Miller
Detroit.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
A appointed Omcer.

Yesterday a man iaboring under
some excitement went into saloon
to wash bloody nose. The consta-
BILE saw him, and scenting a case, be-
gan to make inquiries as to the
cause. The owner of the CORY pro.
boscis refused to answer questions,
averring that 1t was his nose. The
consequence was no arrest.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

gHvo PAT. HEsNEssEY, HIS GRANTEES,
II or legal representatives-You are hereby
nctaaed that have expended ope hundred
dollars In labor and improvements upon the
Star Of the West claim, situated In Como,
PAlnyra Mining District, Lyon county, Ne.
the provisions Of Section 2s2A, Revised Stat
utes of the United atAtes. being the amount
required TO hold the same for the year ending
March II, 1879; and IL ninety days after this
notice by publication yes fail or refuse to
contribute your proportion Of such expendi
ture a. . co-ewner your interest In said claim
will become the property Of the undersigned
under the provisions Of the said secaien 1924
CHAS. L. ALL,
Virginia City, New, December 8, 1879.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
Progress OF the C. & C. Railroad.

The grading is finished to the first
crossing of the Walker River. Sew.
eral gangs are at work between the
two crossings, and the road bed will
probably be completed to Walker
Lake in about 80 days. There will
be six bridges in all--sll pile bridges
the one at Dayton, two across
Walker River, two in Churchill
Canon and one In Whitman Canon.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
Jerry Harris Funeral.

The funeral of Jerry Hart on We'd
nesday afternoon was attended by q
large procession of mourners. The
Silver City Hose Company. of which
he was member, turned out in force
and followed his remains to the
grave. Miners Union Hall, where
the funeral sermon was delivered,
was filled. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Geo. Eastman.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Quinn MINING COMPANY--LoCATIoN
~ Of principal place Of business, San Fran.
CISCO California; location Of works, LYON
County. Nevada Notice ia hereby given. that
at q meeting Of the Trustees, held on the
twentieth GOTH day of August, 1880, an as
sessment mo. q OF Twenty i've Cents l2sc)
per share was levied upon the capital stock
Of the corporation, payable Immediately In
United States gold coin. to tho Secretary, ut
the office OF the Company, Room 81, Nevada
Block. No. 800 Montgomery street, San Fran
cisco, California.
ANY stock upoh which this assessment shall
remsin unpaid on the twenty.t third (23d)
day Of September. 1880, Will be delinquent,
and advertised for sale ct public auction;
and unless payment 10 made before, will be
sold on WEDNESDAY, the thirteenth (lSthl
day of October. 1880, TO pay the delinquent
assessment. together with costs OF advertis-
ing and expenses of sale.
W. W. SrETSON, Secretary.
ofhee-Room 81. Nevada Block. No. 800
Montgomery street, San Francisco. Caiifor-
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
District Court.

The Public Administrators has filed
a petition for letters of administra.
ton on the estate of Frank Burie and
John Paulson. Letters have been
issued on the Paulson estate.
A petition to sell property in the
Paulson estate was heard on Thurs
day and petition granted.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
Another Cave.

Nicholas Charles while working a
gravel claim on the old Swansea
ground just above the Excelsior mill,
was caught by cave on Thursday
evening about O'Clock and had one
of his legs severely injured.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28

4. In multiplying, what do two
like signs produced unlike signs1
s. What is done with expsnents
In multiplyiuga
6. Which sign is always expressed
and what is understood when no sign
is expressed2
7. What is a radicala
8. What Is rooti
0. What Is q surdi
10. Find two numbers such that
the sum of half the first aud one.
third of the second is 9; and the sum
of one-fourth of the first and one
fifth of the second is 5.
NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.
1. What is Hydraulicsi
Q. What is Hydrostaticss
8. What is Pnenmstics2
4. What is Inertia7
8. What is Gravitationl Describe
it.
8. Who discovered the law Of
grsvitationl
7. Who discovered atmospheric
electricity, and howl "
8. How many classes Of levers
are there2 explain them.s
o. What bodily organ illustrates
a lever of the third class2
10. What is the difference be.
tween high and low pressure en-
ginesi
1. If a tooth IS broken can ii be
re-united2
2. How many bones are there In
the human body2
8. Where does the publication of
the blood take placel
4. What, if any motion has the
stomach during digestion3
8. What juice is digestori
If troubled with indigestion what
would you take to relieve you2
7. What would you do for sick
headachel
8. Does the blood circulate through
the bones2
G. Are the bones solid7
10. How many bones are in the
forearm2 What are they called
What 10 the claviclel the sternuml
CHEMISTRY.
/. Give the name and symbol OF
gold9 80.
2. Give the name and symbol Of
silver.
8. Give the name and symbol et
mercury.
4. What is the symbol for water
s. What does il indicated
@. What is the symbol for sui
phuric acid2
7. What is produced by com
bination of snlphurous acid ant
iron2
8. What is the name OF common
saltl
Q. What are isomeric compounds
10. What is an antoml What il
a moleculel
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
Hurt by a Falling Rock.

On Thursday morning John Nc
Quaig, miner employed in the Cook
nine, while Stopping was struck by a
rock falling from the roof. He re-
ceived severe scalp wound, and his
shoulder was considerably bruised,
but no bones were broken.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
COrOner's Inquest.

Coroner Jaqua held an inquest on
Wednesday concerning the death of
Jerry Hart. The verdict was in &C.
cordance with the facts as given in
our issue of Wednesday.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
French and Spanish Lessons.

Those wishing to learn either
French or Spanish can receive prope.
instruction from a thoroughly com
pelent teacher by calling upon Mrs.
s. Z. Carlton, No. l13 North B street.
Virginia.