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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
Ten Miles Of Green Turtles.
Gaireston Nses.


Captain ]. B. Rodgers Of the schooner
James Andrews, that left Larkin's alp
on the goth ultimo, for Calcasieu. en-
countered q squall off Sabine the next
day, in which the vessel lost her jib and
broke the centsr-board. The squall
seemed to extend In q circle OF about Ave
miles and was very severe. Vessels Q
few miles away were entirely out Of
reach OF the wind that was pitching the
James Andrews about. For one-half
hour the schooner was in considerable
danger. but good seamanship and cool
judgment carried her through safely,
and with only the damage mentioned.
On the Tuesday following. when between
Sabine and Csloasisu. the vessel again
encountered bad weather. The sea be-
came very lumpy. and Q blow was immi.
nent. when the schooner suddenly On.
tered q feld Of green turtles, some OF
them being a. large a. an ~ordinary.sizsd
round table. Strange TO say, they were
all on their backs. The schooner was
lying on and of. and from observation 10
Wbb ebtluhtou tuut bus Wasok SoVoAs1 "
these turtles formed a. area Of eight
miles in width and ten miles In length.
They were Of all sizes, and not q be.
ing seen In Q natural position. The
water was literally covered with thsm.
During the passage among the turtles,
Spanish maoksrel were leaping high In
the air in every direction. as II deter.
mined to escape from the sea, giving
evidence that either the water under
meath was in . dreadful commotion OF
sea monsters had come down on them
from some strange sea. Captain Rodgers
10 anxious to have nautical men explain
these odd phenomena OF the turtles on
their backs and the excitement among
the mackerel. During his nautical
career he never saw anything similar to
1t, nor did he ever before lay eyes on o.
many turtles and Spanish mackerel. The
storm that appeared imminent did mol
come, and fair weather and q good sc.
presented themselves after the vessel
passed through the Asld Of turtles.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
The Panama Canal.
Ro,ton Eeonomisi, Jnly 10.


In a recent number OF the Bulletin Of
the Lterooednie Canal q DO found an
interesting account Of the recent visit OF
II. Ferdinand do Lesssps to Lyons and
st. Etienne. Near the latter city he
made q careful inspection Of the famous
dam and reservoir Of Fursns, n OF the
most important works Of the kind in
existence. The total cost OF this was
l,644, 900 francs. and 1t has we'll paid
the money invested. The height Of
this dam is fity.s six meters, or sixteen
more than for the proposed dam at
Gamboa, on the Isthmus Of Panama.
After q careful computation made with
the assistance OF the engineers who were
with him, NJ. dc Lesseps arrived at the
conclusion that the dam and reservoir to
hold in check the waters Of the Chsgres
river could be constructed for S5.0OO,-
600 instead OF $50, 0O0. 900. as wa esti-
mated by the International Commission
who visited the Isthmus last winter.
This figure was reached after IN exhaust.
i've study Of the comparative difficulties
Of the two undertakings.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19

The Californian for August comes in
freiehtsd like q Spanish gall5on Of the
days OF good old Padre Junipsro Serro,
with plenty Of good things for Pacific
coasters and everybody else. It's con-
tents are moro than usually varied and
interesting. Professor h. G. Hanks,
the State Minsralogist, opens with an
article on "Casa Grande." the cele.
brated ruin in Arizona. Professor
Davidson contributes an able paper on
the "Abrasions Of the Northwest
Coast" A. W. Ravens has . skstchy
article on Modern Archery" and John
A. Wright has q thoughtful and power.
fully written contribution on Probable
Changes in American Government" A
very readable article by Charles b. shinn
on Future Gardens in California :"
Gan Adventurous Num-" BY Philip
Shirley +; and . wsll.writtsn and very
humorous account Of . "Trip into
Sonora" by James Wyatt Oates, are
among the attractions. Capital stories
and interesting literary articles are also
included among the contents. and every.
body should place themselves on the
subscription list forthwith.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
Bodle and the Bastiie.
Bodis Free Press, y.iy Is.

The French citizens OF Bodie cello.
brated the national holiday Of France.
COMMUNICATING the destruction OF the
Bastie. in an appropriate name yes.
tsrday and last evening. In the morn.
ing o salute was fred; also at noon and
shutdown. On the top Of High Peak the
t~ri.color OF France was floating in the
breeze. In the evening Q banquet was
given at the Grand Central Hotel, at
which . large number were present, in.
GLIDING several invited guests. Appro.
pirate tossts were proposed and respond.
cd to. The table was we'll provided and
the wine flowed in abundance. Tho
large dining.room was handsomely dec.
Grated. Everything passed Of pleasantly.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
Grasshopper VS.. Mule.
Carson appeal.

Yesterday afternoon q big Paradise
Valley grasshoppsr strutted into the
upper end OF town and tackled Q mule
standing in front OF Rau's blacksmith
shop. The mule had Just been shod.
and realizing his danger kicked its adj
versary full in the head. The hopper
blinksd q little. felt OF his forehead
plate with its fore claw. and finding 1t
all right sprang boldly upon tho mule,
and throwing Its long legs around him
proceeded to eat his head of. Tho
cries OF the poor animal attracted q large
crowd. and an attempt was made to
shoot the grasshoppsr but 1t wal too
late. Leaving the mule dead In the
road, the hopper skipped Of toward the.
States Prison to whet his teeth on the
granite quarry. The mule was the
property Of John Doe and valued at
$3.50.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
A Cattle Plague Imminent.
Reno Gazette, july II,

From good authority the Eureka
Leader 10 informed that in the northern
portion OF the State considerable mum.
bers OF cattle are dying from the ''black.
leg" epidemic. which has lately devel.
oped itself in that section, and stock men
feel no little anxiety that the c~ontagion
will spread. and in fact 1t 10 reported rs
being very prevalent in portions Of the
East. This disease 10 q particularly fatal
one among the horned stock. and spreads
with the rapidity and facility OF a yellow
fever scourge. 1t develops itself in the
hoofs and legs OF cattle, resulting in q
swelling and stiffening Of the members,
and finally. as Il spreads. in death. 1t
is very rapid in its work, stock dying
within o few hours Of its attack. 1t
seems to be the result OF . very virulent
animal poison. and the bodies OF animals
affected with 1t putrefy~ Immediately after
death.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19

Leadvillo Herald: In view Of the pos.
sibility OF absolute fairness on both sides
in the present campaign, the stigmatiz.
ing OF men who committed horrible
crimes as Democrats is unnecessary and.
as an argument. worthless. The assas-
sination OF Lincoln was viewed with
horror by men Of all parties. and In both
the c~ontsndins armies; and whether
Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspira.
tors were Democrats or not can have no
influence upon the defeat OF Hancock.
The Democratic party has enough to
answer for lssitimatsly, and 1t Is an
unfortunate fact that crime Ia common
to all parties.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19

Senator Dawes says Of Senator Gar.
field: "I have known him ever since he
entered public life, and was in the House
when he frst took his seat. and I don't
know Of any public act Of his Of which
I have not been q personal witness, and
none Of which hs or his party or the
country need be ashamed. No bad man.
with the opportunities that have been in
his way. would svsr have gone through
eighteen years Of public service and
como out as poor a. he went in"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19

The enthusiasm for Hancock in Ohio
has never been great, and what there
wa Of IL appears to be rapidly diminish.
ing. The Democratic Messenger. pub.
lishsd at Fremont. and n Of the rank.
est Democratic organs in the State. has
pronounced for Garfield. Tho Buckeye
State is evidently getting ready for the
biggest Republican majority she ever
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
500 Medal.
Rsao Journal, yuly lS.

Hon. @. @. Stevenson. ell President OF
the State Agricultural Society. author.
izes the Journal to state that, in addition
to the premium which may DO given by
the society. he will give q gold medal,
value 500. for the best drilled military
company at the Fair Of 1880. The com.
psny competing shall report with not
less than forty men. and will be required
to drill in accordance with "Upton's u.
s. Army Tactics, in the "School Of the
Company" paragraphs ia to l7s, and
In skirmish drill, paragraphs 279 70 $50.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
Since Frank pi,l.y's return from Oh

Since Frank PiIley's return from Chi.
cago, where he was q member OF the
National Republican Convention, he has
felt more consequential than ever. He
uses the letter 81" so much in his Aryo.
maui editorials that q fresh lot OF them
had to be ordered from the type foundry.
He seems to think it necessary to furnish
eyes enough to read the vast amount Of
good. practical common sense to be
found In those powerful editorials.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
cILyER HILL MINING conPl

CILyER HILL MINING C0MPA.
y NY.-Location Of principal place Of bust.
meas. Ban Francisco, California.
Location Of works. Gold Hill. Storey county.
Nevada.
Notice 10 hereby given. that 1t . meeting Of
the Board Of Directors, held on The seyeutscnth
Cith) day OF July, 1880. M assessment mo. III
Of Twsnty.nys Cents (2sc) per share was levied
upon the capital stock OF the corporation, pay.
able Immediately, In United States gold coin, 70
the Secretary. at the once Of the Company,
Room -. Nevada Block. No. 500 Montgomery
street. Ban francisco, California.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid ON the ~twenty.third day Of
August, 1850, will b delinquent, and sdver.
tised for sale at public auction, and unless pay.
ment 10 made before. will DO sold on
MONDAY, the thirteenth (lsth) day Of SEP.
TENDER. 1880. TO pay the delinquent assess.
ment, together with costs OF advertising and
expenses Of sale. By order Of the Board Of
". z. DEAN. Secretary.
omee Room q. Nevada Block, No. 500
tyletd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19

A toast recently drank at the Brewers
Convention dinner at Buffalo was:
''Bssr. the true apostle Of temperance"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
SOLID GOLD wATCH
Professor Cara's Full Brass Band
SPECIAL NOTICE,

Perfect safety and strict order will be pro.
served by special conductors and guards on tine
train.
All parties not holding excursion tickets will
b charged an entrance fee Of 81 70 the grounds.
Non.members Of the Club will be charged .
competition fee Of 81 for each game.
Trains leave Virginia at 1850 A. NJ, and Gold
Hill at 7:t5 A. y.
lowed within the circ4! This order viii be
strictly enforced.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

DRRsoNs RESIDING IN VIRGINIA. WHO
wish 70 subscribe for the ootp HILL
NV can leave ordsrs for Il at the Postoelos
N. D, PARSONS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
Programme of Games.

programme OF Games.
The following list Of Prizes, now on s1hibl.
tion ct william Manning's Jewslry Store. Will
DO awarded to the successful competitors:
/. Throwing Heavy Hammer weight. q
pounds): First Prize-Elegant Silver Rpergne.
second Prize Silver Engraved Dinner Castor.
2. Throwing Light Hammer weight. II
poundsl: First Prize -Handsome Chased But
ter Dirh. Second Prize Pair Of Gents Noss
Agate sleeve Buttons.
s. Putting Heavy Stone weight. % pounds:
Firft Prize - Cit.glsss Silver Pickle Castor.
Second Prize Bet Of Gold Enameled Shirt
Studs.
Z. Putting Light stone weight. II pounds(:
Fret Prize Elegant French Gilt Alarm Clock.
Second P~rize-Shell Vase.
o. Short Race Zoo yardr). for members OF the
Club only rirrt Prize Handsome Engraved
silver Ice Pitcher. Second Prize Silver Syrup
Jug.
o. Sack Race: First Prize Silver Chased
Goblet. Second Prize - Pair OF Bold Silver
Sleeve Buttons.
z. Standing Jump: First Prize = Pair Of
y. Hop. Step and Jump: First Prize-Rie-
CANT silver wster Pitcher. Second Prize-Pair
OF Gents Cameo Sleeve Buttons.
o. vaulting with Pole: First Prize-Balf Q
dozen Els giant Silver Knives and Forks. Nee.
ond Prize-Silver Individual Combination Cas-
tor.
10. Tossing the Caber First Prize - En.
grsved aud Chased Silver Tobacco Boz. Second
Prze-Handsoms Silver Napkin Ring.
II. Four Hundred. Yard Race: First Prize
Silver Dreamer. on stand. Second Phze-Sil.
ver.tipped Cut-Rlsss Syrup Pitcher.
II. Young ladies' Race C7s yards)-No Fee {:
Rtpaf priya-Rla0anf TaiIaA hat uraasnfaH hv
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
GOLD ARCHERY EDAL f!

GOLD ARCHERY MEDAL!
Msds expressly for the purpose. zach man to
have 10 arrows, At ". so and ~ yards.
In addition to tho above games, Teams, con.
sisting OF twenty men each. from the various
Military Companies OF the State, will compete
for . Stem. winding wsltham
SOLID GOLD WATCH
And Heavy Solid Gold Chain a. the nrst prize
for the team making tho most points. shooting
TO DO conducted according 10 the rules OF the
United states National Rifle Association. Dis
lance, 200 yards. Each man 10 have 10 rounds.
Second Prtze-Sco gold coin. Third Pnze-$2o
gold coin.
Professor Cara's Full Brass Band
Will accompany the excursion and furnish
music to al those DESTROYS OF dancing at the
Grounds.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19
o MS
Patent Mould Board
MATCHMAKING PAN.
PATENTED, APRIL 10, 1870.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.
Philadelphia. 1876.
AWARDED FIRST PREMIUM
-YoR An NrSo,ED-
Grinding and Amalgamating Pan.

OUIs PAN Is FAR SUPERIOR TO ALL
others In several important particulars.
The Grinding Mullers arc near the center. re.
Quiring less power. The plow.shsped grooves
raise the quicksilver with the pulp regularly.
with less power. without violence. and with
better smalgamsting effect. besides admittinga
larger charge. The inclined. shaped housings
Of the muller. plato openings efficiently force
the pulp directly under the mullers.
Manufactured ct the Golden State and Miners
Iron Works, 237 to 9ol First street, Ban Fran
cisco, and Of the Gates 3 Scoville Iron WORKS,
90 south Canal street, Chicago. where II can DO
examined and further particulars be learned;
or persons may apply 70 the Inventor and Pat.
entee. O. @. STEVENSON. at the Douglas MIL.
been In operation.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19

HRRP A FULL STOCK OF PURE DRUGS
N and Medicines, Perfnmery, Fancy III
cles. etc. Mr.. Hasbrouck, Q graduate Of Phar.
macy. has charge OF the Prescription Depart.
mont. Prescriptions carefully compounded dAy
and night.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-19

We vish 10 call attention to the following
celebrsfsd rsmedies Of e. L. Jones 3 %.
Thsrmo-Iisctric Remedy. Liver onnulss. and
Cslsnduia Llnimsnt. for which We are soh
agents for Pacific Coast
n HARBROUOk Z HALL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30

five months. Ewes should be kept In
good condition at lambing time. They
rarely disown their lambs If they are
able to supply them proper nourishment,
and the lambs get a good start. Rams
and wethers should be kept from the
ewes about lambing time. Sheep re-
quire but little grain if they have plenty
of nice hay, blade fodder, sheaf oats. or
millet, especially If they have sod held
to run on from which they can get
moderate supply OF green food. Sheep
should be sailed at least twice week in
spring and summer and regularly once
week the residue of the year.
GOOD HOUSES OR SHELTERS,
with proper enclosures, are essentially
necessary to profitable sheep culture
They cost but little and pay well. These
houses should be supplied with good
racks and troughs. Sheep will suffer
for food rather than eat that which has
been trampled over by the flock. Each
house should contain few stalls for the
accommodation of such as need special
attention. These stalls may be two and
half feet wide, five feet long and two
and half feet high, with doors in front.
Ifyou will pardon the seeming presump-
ton, for it is with diffidence say it,. !
will say, that any one wishing to build
sheep houses may find it to his interest,
if he is not too far off, to examine those
on the Ash Lawn farm. He may great
lly improve on them, but they will give
him good start in the direction OF i'm
provement.
I have had no sheep killed by dogs
since I've adopted the use of bells. They
serve double purpose-frighten OF th'
dogs and attract the attention of persons
in hearing of them, as soon as the sheel
become frightened and start to run: VI
flock averaging about $50, I keep abou
80 bells. Small f1ocks should have on
bell to every third sheep. They cost bu
little and pay we'll. The oftener sheel
can be changed from one field to anoth
er the better. The number that may b.
kept together depends upon the breed o
sheep and the extent of range.
I believe, Mr.. Editor, have touched
upon all the points you suggested, ant
few others perhaps, but l have only
touched upon them, and that in yer!
cursory manner. hope your reader
will make due allowance, Gs know yol
will, for the circumstances under Whlcl
I have written, and take the will TO
the deed"
Very respectfully
JOHN E. MASSEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30

BY VIRGINIA.
Sweet girl, may life flow glad and free,
The tide of time no sorrow bear;
And years bring home thy ships at sea,
Laden with Jewels rich and rare.
May DER thy young and lovely head,
The wand of love in gladness wave;
The path of life that thou must tread.
Be free from sorrows light or grave.
May all thy friends prove kind and true,
Nor falsehood show her hideous face;
May truth meier wear mask for you,
But grid thee with her sweetest grace.
May Fortune hoard her richest store.
To fill with wealth thy generous hand;
Thy ships return from every shore,
To bring thee gifts from every land.
For we all have ships far out at sea,
And we stand upon the tide-kissed beach
When morning suns stream DER the lea
To see them sail beyond our reach.
With bounding hearts we see them sail,
Altar upon the treacherous main;
With not thought of loss or fail,
We hope to greet them "home again."
But evening comes, and on the sand.
We stand mid wreck and drift alone;
While scattered DER the ocean strand,
Are jewels that we have called our own.
Then midnight settles dark and deep,
Upon the waters wild and chill;
Comes to our eyes no welcome sleep.
We mourn our scattered jewels still.
o may you mourn no drifting wreck,
No ship that's never homeward bound;
But may you walk her gallant deck.
With jewels rare which you have found.
But should thy ships most precious freight,
Be drifted far and scattered wide;
And shouldst thou weep both soon and late
Or stand alone at eventide,
May one high wave break at thy feet,
And leave pearl of priceless cost;
Then wilt thou find that life is sweet,
Wear on thy heart the jewel lost.
Pond Gap, Va, March 18th, 1880.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30
SEWING MACHINES.

A Miss is as good as mile, anda Mrs.
is often good for dozen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30
Country Road Making.

We commend the following sensible
article on this all important subject to
orr road makers and to our farmers
r~o,, ouo11ry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30
Sheep Raising.

OFFICE AUDITOR OF PUB. ACCOUNTS
Richmond, Va, March 9Th, 1880. J
Editor of the Jefersoniam Republican :
From the reception of your polite note
of the 18th nit, requesting me ITO write,
for publication in your paper, one or
more articles on sheep culture" to the
present time, have been too closely oc-
cupied with imperative duties to com
ply with your request. Even now am
unable to give the subject the time and
attention its Importance entities it to-
My inability to do what a0outd, shall
not, however, prevent me from doing
what I can.
PIEDMONT VIRGINIA
is admirably adapted to sheep culture.
There is scarcely farm in that portion
of the State, if indeed, there is one in
any part of it, upon which sheep may
not be profitably raised +; and know OF
no Investment which pays better
profit. In addition to the profits deriv-
ed from the sale and use of wool, lambs
and mutton, sheep render valuable SER
vice in destroying briers and sassafras,
and clearing land of other troublesome
growth enriching the soil and causing
naked lands to become well sodded.
THE KIND AND NUMBER OF SHEEP
to keep depends upon the kind and
quantity of pasturage. The large and
long wooded sheep requires better grass
and more of it, as well as wider range,
than the smaller and fine wool breeds.
The best sheep for ali purposes Is, in
my opinion, a cross of Cotswold, or (
Lincolnshire with / Merino. A flock of
high grade may soon be had by purchas-
ing good common ewes and breeding
them to thorough bred lam. This is
the most economical course. It costs no
more to keep good stock than it does to
keep Indifferent, and pays much better.
All cannot, however, afford to buy q
flock of pure-bred, or even high grade,
but by the plan above indicated any
flock may soon be made high grade.
EARLY LAMBS ARE ALWAYS BEST,
and greater proportion of them are
saved. Hence those intended for breed
ers should be separated from all others,
and put together at least as early as the
the middle of August. prefer the LIST
of August, to later. Ewes go with lambs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30
WOrkingnen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after a winter Of relaxation, your
system needs cleansing and strengthens
ing to prevent an attack of Ague, Bill
ious or Spring Fever, or some other
Spring sickness that will unfit you for
a seasons work. You will save time,
much sickness and great expense if you
will use one bottle of Hop Bitters in
your family this month. DON'T watt
Ser lanother column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30
NV Good Woman,

Why are you so out Of sorts. never
able to tell folks that you are well
Then to one it's all caused in the first
place by habitual constipation, which
has no doubt finally caused deranged
Kidneys and Liver. The sure cure for
Constipation is the celebrated Kidney
Wort. It is also specific remedy for
all Kidney and Liver diseases. Thou
sands ar ecured by it ever month. Try
it at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30
BY VIRGINIA.

LINES ADDRESSED TO MISS L. F. Ill, OF
FISHERSVILLE, VA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30

History does not relate that Adam
and Eve obtained their sweets by raising
cane.