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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15
Railroad Accidents.

In his recently published Notes on
Railroad Accidents, Mr.. Charles Fran
els Adams, Jr.. shows that the percent
age of loss of life and of personal in
iuries on railroads is exceedingly small,
when compared with the amount of
travel, and that the risks of railroad
travel are much less than they are popu-
larly supposed to he. He cites statistics
to prove that il is actually safer for a
man or his family to travel by rail than
10 stay Mt home, thus corroborating the
saying attributed to John Bright, that
the safest place in which n man could
put himself was inside first-class rail-
road carriage of train in full motion.
During the eight years from 1870 to 1879
the whole number of lives lost in opeI-
ating the entire railroad system If
Massachusetts was |, l65, or an average
of I4S year, while in Boston the re-
corded deaths from accidental causes
during the ten years from 1868 TO 1873
was 2, 5S7, or an annual average of 259
These results show that in Boston alone
the yearly number of deaths caused by
accidents was eighty per cent. greater
than the number reported on all the
railroads of the State. This comparison
is not peculiar TO Massachusetts,, but
may be taken as approximately accurate
for other places. Indeed. statistics were
published years ago in France showing
that people were less safe at home than
while travelling on the railroads. An
other fact which will serve to reassure
the timid is. that OF the whole number
of persons accidentally killed or injured
on railroads, but small proportion are
passengers. Many of those who lose
their lives or are personally injured, arc
employees who are constantly exposed
to risk by virtue of their employment.
and whose familiarity with danger leads
them to be careless, and even foolhardy
oftentimes. But, as Mr.. Adams shows,
the greatest and most regular cause OF
death and injury in the operation of rail-
roads Is the reckless habit OF walking on
the track, which is common with too
many people. and especially with those
who are more or less drunk. More than
one-third of all the railroad casualties
reported in Massachusetts are classified
under the general head of accidents TO
trcspassers--that is. accidents TO men.
women and children. especially the lat
ter, illegally lying, walking or playing
on the tracks, or riding on the cars. Mr.
Adams says that the best remedy for
this dangerous practice Is the system
of broken-stone ballast. covering the
| entire surface OF the road-bed. This
has been adopted by the Pennsylvania
railfoad with the most satisfactory re-
suits, though the company had other
objects In view than the discomfort ol
| pedestrians.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15
The Worlds Commercial Marine.

According to the Repertoire Gene
ra!," Bureau Veritas. for ls79-s0, the
sailing tonnage of the civilized world
has decreased from i4.2l6, ,072 TO IA, i03,-
@S.a falling away which shows the
decided tendency which now prevails to
give steamers the preference over sailing
vessels. The total sailing tonnage OF
treat Britain, which includes colonial
tonnage, is 1854, l25, so that consider
ably more than one-third Of the tonnage
which sails the sea Is under the British
nag. When we come to steamships.
treat Britain takes still prouder posi-
uon. The total number of steamers
which can be classed as sea-going Is
o'oyI, OF which Great Britain has !, 3,542 I;
ana the total net tonnage Of steamships
u 4,O2l 500, of which Great Britain has
.xoo5,575 tons, or about three-fifths of
Ihe whole. Counting sailing vessels and
steamers together, the civilized world
mas ls,l25,474 tons afoat, of which
o'l39, ,703, or not much less than half are
under the British flag. Canada occu-
sles Pes the fourth position among nations.
Inc leading nations are Great Britain,
Onitedss States. Norway, Canada, Ger
many. Italy ard France.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15
Fashion gotsas

New sleeve-buttons are composed of
beaten gold and have several gems set
in each indentation. Double buttons
connected by n swivel are newer than
studs.
Corsages with deep, long points are in
favor for full-dress occasions; so are
coat bodices cut low in the neck and of
different material from the rest of the
dress.
As further evidence of the extent to
which bright colors are worn are wine
eo.ored and blue cloth wraps bordered
with bands of cashmere, and ruby
gloves, just now the fancy in Paris.
Satin is the principal element of all
elaborated toilets Mt present, whether
for house, street or evening wear
Among trimmings popular for ball
dresses rs we'll as evening garments, are
birds set on in groups.
Buttons of finely grained woods. TAX
ing on brilliant polish and having
monograms cut on them, are seen on
some OF the handsome imported cloaks ;
other novelties in this line are those of
walnut relieved with trimmings of oak.
Numbered with new bodices intro
iuced in Paris dresses is the Guernsey,
or Veronese cuirass, rs it is respectfully
called in England and Paris. Il Is com
posed Of elastic material and fits the
hgure without seams, being laced Mt the
back.
Fur muffs are carried with costumes
trimmed with fur. otherwise they
hould match the bonnet, not the dress,
sof old. A recent fancy in muffs are
nat ones to correspond with the fiat fur
stoes worn in place of boas. These are
tied in front with satin ribbons.
The rage for fur trimmings continues
iBonnets are not only finished with
Dalds OF fur, but are composed of 1t.
Other novelties in bonnets are those with
handkerchief crowns and plush brims,
IN copy Of one embrace in the trous'
sseau Of the youthful Queen of Spain.
Long-fleeced fur hats in black and cream
colors, with low crowns and wide brims
are In favor. Epingslino, velvet shot
with several colors, Is fashionable ma
terial Tor covering bonnet frames, as ID
satin and satin de Lyon. New ribbons
nave ieathered edges; Others are repped
with satin borders.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15
Hoops.

Boston correspondent writes
~sad somewhere lately n futile attempt
a. definition OF the word fashion. !"
T. "a an impossible task to put il in
.rords but we see it in facts every day
'sonr lives. But when has such strik-
;ns illustration Of IL been shown in any
twelyemonth rs during that just past P
One short year ago women wore the
sbeath-like costume, trimmed all over in
nstchwork style, with long close fitting
basoues, and not sail about the whole
craft that was not tightly furled. And
now-but let me describe a beautiful
iadv who rode up town in horse car
onposite me the other day. She was tall
and graceful. and blonde. The skirt
Of her dress was of fine, soft, gray cordu-
row. with silvery CLEANS in 1t. 1t was
,SI ,nSsIyffectly plain, without a sign of trim
ming OF any sort. and was hemmed at
the bottom instead of being braided.
There was an overdress of some black
material in points at the sides, and
punched up drapery behind, but 1t only
showed when she rose to leave t.Ie car.
As she sat, only the plain gray skirt was
seen below the black silk mantle, trim
med with rich fringe. She wore n
broad -brimmed black felt hat, set back
on the head enough to show the light
hair parted on the forehead, and waved
away from the face in the style of five
years ago, and trimmed with a long
black ostrich plume, dropping over the
right side of the hat brim its entire
length, the end curling upon the looped
braids OF black hair. Long-wristed
gloves of black, undressed kid, and the
tiniest OF diamonds studs in her ears.
completed this simple costume. Bul,
beneath it was worn an unquestionable
hoopskirt
Now. what are we to believe in this
matter? One authority says positively
that hoops are not going TO be worn,
Another. Just rs reliable, says that they
are and not so slowly either, being
adopted by fashionable ladies on both
sides Of the Atlantic. Certainly the re-
vival of plain skirts would give some
color to the latter statement, for un-
trimmed dresses are not apt to hang "
very well unaided. But there is time
enough. One need not hasten to adopt
such an innovation in dress, and espe
cially those who remember by experience
the los reign of that despotic monarch,
the hoopskirt, will not be too ready to
bend the knee to his yoke second
time.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15
FOR THE FAIR SEX.

.,..r n IL Best 20 Declare Ones Love
The following lines were taken from
che scrapbook of grandm other;
u Ionglived win the happy maiden prove
whose lover on Monday declares his love.
plutus and Hymen will sweetly smile
uon Tuesday she yields to her lovers vile
wednesday they tell me is lucky but rain
win dampen your prospects, oh refrain
Rash maiden, nor plunge into deepest woe.
uhe sues on Thursday, bid him CO."
Friday, tho some foolish folk may doubt Il
Isrcrtectly Il safe, that's all about it,
Have no fears, maiden, all will go we'll
Ifon Saturday he his tale doth tell.
As home from church you wend your way,
And one short word is all you say.
oh, happy maiden, you'll be blest;
Your 10y begins on the day OF rest.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15

Obstructing the mail Is getting to be
serious business. IL IL also becoming
difficult to tell precisely when one Ii OBJ,
structing the mail. Only short time
since man quarreled one evening with
a letter carrier In one of our Western
cities and gave him black eye, which
prevented his attending TO his duties
next day. The first thought ofthe gev-
ernment was to hold the assailant for
assaulting an officer; but as the latter
was not Mt the time of the assault In the
discharge Of his duty, it has been de-
cided TO make complaint for obstrnst-
ing the mails. In Ohio n charcoal
dealer has Just been fined for not turning
out his charcoal carr and giving hall
the road to mail carrier who drove a
light spring wagon and was compelled
70 30 uncomlortably near the ditch
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15

The values of the main products OF
the United States for 1879 are estimated
NJ follows: Corn, &525. GOO, 900; beef,
$o7O, OOO, 900; wheat. S4I0. Zoo, 600; cot
ton. 927OOt0. GOO; rye, $4,000, 600; oats,
$i50. .O0O. 900; barley, So5, ,0O0, 900; buck
wheat. $9.000.0 900; hay, $500, 900, 600 ;
pork, $3.50, 900. 900.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15

Editors are generally POOR of for
clothing. When you hear of one oI
them having two suits, you can cal
culate that one Is the suit he wears
every day and SUNDAYS, too. and the
sther Is libel suit.--Roase Ecalissel.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-15
Care of Brooms.

There is an old saying to the effect that
woman's housekeeping capacity can
be told by the state in which her broom
is kept. Our plan is keep a separate broom
for the parlor. dining-room, sleeping
room and kitchen. When the latter Is too
much worn for use in the house send it
to the yard; take the second best for the
kitchen, the broom from upstairs for
the dining-room and the parlor broom
for the chambers, and let the new one
be kept for the parlor and hall. Many
servants have the habit of leaning
heavily on broom when stopping TO
pick up articles and while sweeping.
This results In bent and broken splinters
and a worthless broom. When new
broom Is purchased provide way for
hanging it up in this wise: With n
small gimlet bore hole through the
handle, about an inch from the top I;
draw u piece of strong, waxed twine,
long enough when tied in n hard knot
TO form loop three or four inches long.
II brooms be dipped in clean hot suds
once every week and dried quickly, they
will last twice rs long.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
SHEHsEFFsS SALE.
EN PURSUANCE AND UNDER TIEE COM

MANDS OF an older sale issued the District
Second judicial District of Nevada i'll and
for the County of OrsbY the seal of said C ur
the 18th day of March, A. D. 1880 and to me- Sheriff of
said county directed and duly atesed issui from
judgment and decree rendered in said Court the lh
daY of March, A d. $780, favor of the Carson City Saw
ngs Bank plaintiffs, and against John G. Moore John D.
kersey. administrator of the etae OF Marvel Parker de
ceased and Charles Harris, Defendants for the OF
fifteen hundred (sl 5o0 dollars principal and the of
three hundred and enty eight and O1o0 (SS78 7OlO
dollars interest and the of hundred and fifteen
and S7100 (sll5 S10o) collars for insurance premiums
and the first and the last mentioned viz: the fifteen
hundred dollars and the hundred ard fifteen and
o7l03 to bear interest the rate of and nehaf )
cent per month from the date of rendition Of judy
ment until paid, and counsel fees i'll the OF hun
dred and ninety nine and 4610o (Sl99 46l0 dollars to
gether with costs of suit twenty five and so leo s25 50}
dollars and accruing COSTS five and 60l00 dollars rend
ing Judgment in the aggregate of two thousand two
hundred and twenty five and 1890 (s2 225 13) dollars
ard the hereafter costs and of sale. Now,
Whereas it is adudged and decreed that all and singular
the aged property hereinafter described much
thereof will be sufficient to realize the aggregate
stated and the costs and OF such SALE will
by virtue and in obedience to the command of said order
and decree sell pub auction to the highest bidder for
cash. in front of the Courthouse, in Carson City said
cou nty and State at the hour Of 2 o'clock M,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
TIL CARSON SILVER MINING

NORTH CARSON SILVER MINING
~ COMPANY.-Locatiom of principal place of business
San Francisco. Cafomia.-Location of works, Ormsby
County NevadaNot is hereby given that meeting
of the Board Of Directors held the 18th day Of ece
ber A. D. 1879 (No. 81 Of twenty (25)
per share levied upon each and every u
the capital stock Of this company payable mmeuiatsy
in U. 8. gold coin to the Secretary the Office
113 Leidesdor street, San Francisco, California Any
stock upon which this assessment is not paid SATUR
DAY the 18th day Of january, A. d. 1880 will be dein
quent and advertised for sale public auction unls
payment is made before will be sold Wednesday, ths
9Th day Of February A. D 1885, at the hour OF ocouk
pay together with the Of advsrts
and expense Of SALE By order Of the Board Of Directors
o. BETS, Secretary
oRes: Room l, us Lsiassbx6 s9ss,, Ssa Frsncisoo,
q nprA 6>NS
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
NOTICE NO. 20J
Act OF Congress Approved June s, 1878.

UNITED STATES LAND OFYIE
CARSON City, Nevada, March s. 1884.
NOTICE Is HERERY GIVEN TO ALL.
~ WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN--Ihat Louis Plant, Of
the County of Washoe State of Nevada has this day fled
in this office his application No 20 to purchase from the
United States Government the following described tract
of land, chiefly valuable for timber and unfit for ctva
ton viz: Southwest quarter of Section a. in Township
No IL north, of Range No. Is east ~ D. NJ containing
100 and situate within the Carson City Nevada u
S. Land District.
Amy and all persons having any interest in claim to-
said land adversely to said applicant hereby required
file such adverse claim with the Register of said Land
Office, within the SIXTY DAYS period Of publication OF
this notice failing to d. they will be barred Of suO
adverse right or claim. c. n HARRIS, Register.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
NOTICE NO. 2ll
Act of CongEess Approved June ,, 1878.
UNITED STATES LAND ORFIcE,
CLRSnN Naya1n March

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, /
CARSON CITY, Nevada March s, 1880. !
NOTICE Is HEAEBY GIVEN TO ALL
~ WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-That Elzian Bonan-
aut Of the County of Wash0e State of Nevada has this
day filed in this office his application No. 2 to purchase
from the United States Government the following dsscb
ed tract of land chiefly valuable for timber and unfit
cultivation, viz: Northeast quarter of Section "a, in
Township II north of Range No Is east A. ID. NJ con
tanning 100 acres and situate within the Carson City,
Nevada, U. S. Land District.
Amy and all persons having interest in, claim
said land adversely said applicant hereby required
to file such adverse claim with the Register Of said
Office within the SIXTY DAYS period of publication OF
this notice, failing do ther will be such
adverse right or claim. c. N HARRIS, Register.
March IL go days
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
NiCOll THE TAtIOR'S
GRAND TAILORING EMPORIUM,
TAT Market Street San Francisco.
al93m
Not ce NO. 18.
ct OF CONGRESS, APPROVED JUNE
"A 3. 1873.
ETITED STATES LAND OrpICS,
lN GIxr Nax.ASa lnr 1alA

United STATES LAND OFFICE
CARSON CIrY, Nevada, January 8, 1880. (
Notice is hereby given to ali whom it may concern ::
That Alfred jacques OF the County OF Washoe, State of
Nevada has this filed in this office his application No
18 purchase from the United Government the
following described Of land chiefly valuable for tim
ber and unfit for cultivation viz Southeast quarter of
Section CO. in township No II NORTH Of Range No 10
NJ. D. NJ containing 100 acres, and situate within the
Carson City, Nevada, u. s. Land District.
Any and all parsons having any interest in claim
said land adversely said applicant hereby required
to file such adverse claim with the Register of said Land
Office within the sixty days period of publication Of this
notice. failing they will be barred of such ad
right claim. c. N. HARRIS Register.
tanl0-6Od
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
N o 7 | c {.

DERHONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
the Board of Directors Of the State OrphanS Home
and against the Board Of State Capitol Commissioner
notified hand in their bills before the Saturday
preceding the first Monday In each month By order
D. X. SESSION.
Secretary u Board Of orpbaus Bous Directors .nd
Boarti N Carisd Commissioners 81
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
NOTICE NO. ~.
ACT OF CONGRESS- APPROVED JUNE
"A 3, 1875.
UNITED STATES LAND OYPICE,

UNTTED STATES UPP1Ck,
CARSON CITY, Nevada December 20, 1915.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may That
Andrew J. Tof of the County of Washoe, State of Ne
vs.da has this day filed in this Office his application No
to purchase from the United Government the
lowing described tract of land chiefly valuable timber
and unfit for cultivation viz West half Of southeast
quarter of Section a. in ownsh No II NORTH of Range
No. Is east NJ d. NJ, containing so acres and situate
within the Carson City, Nevada, U. S. Land district
Any and all persons having any interest ir claim
said land, adversely said applicant hereby required
to file such adverse claim with the register of said Land
Office within the SIXTY DAYS period of publication OF
this notice, failing to do so they will be barred.
such adverse right claim.
dec GOD G. N. HARRIS, Register.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
PACIFIC ICE COMPANY.
J. M. BENTON. AGENT.
AM NOW PREPARED TO FURNISH
r u R FL i Q E

Daily, In quantities to suit any one, at Low Prices
their residences
The Ice that fur nish is takan from
CarzOn River, formed OF Pure, Soft,
Running water, and not from
any st&GnAnt pond or nm
healthy location.
Orders left at my Livery Stable, Carson serse<,
be promptly attended TO.
J. NJ. BENTON,
se13H lAgent Pacific Ice Com 'fued
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03

ASH & RO 8 BINS,

3Go FLLLr0N STrkRr. RrnoaLvN. II z.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
SEMi-kENU.t REPORT OF THE COUNT
AUDITOR.
OEy1CE OF COUNT AUDITOR,


oRMsBY COUNTY NEVADA, December 81, 1879 !
To the Hon. the Board of County Commissioners Ornsby
County, State OF Nevada Gentlemen
The County Auditor respectfully submits the following
report the fiscal affairs of the said county for the six
months ending December 3lst 1879.
Balance on hand at close of business June
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
ASTRAy NOTICE.

(NAME TO MY ENCLOSURE THIS SUM.
~ MER mare. two years od fuad branded
JR left hip white round left foock and white face
Tho owner ean obtain same bv calling at my place and pay
log exponsss. l. JiABRAHAM
November L. 1879 OsH Oevsk
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
March II 60 DAYS
NOTICE NO. 22.1
Act Of Congress Approved June 3, 1873.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
CARSON CITY, Nevada March 3, 1850.
NOTICE Is HERFBY GIVEN TO ALL
~ WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-That Leon Charette
Of the County of Washoe State Of Nevada has this day
led in this office his appicat ion o 22) purchase from
the United States Government the following described
tract of land chiefly valuable for timber and unfit
cultivation, viz: Northwest quarter OF Section "a, In
Township II north, OF Range No Is east, NJ. d. NJ
tanning 100 acres and situate within the Carson City
Nevada u s Land District
Any and all persons having any interest in claim to-
said land adversely to sail applicant hereby required
to file such adverse claim with the Register of said Lai
Office, within the SIXTY DAYS period Of publication
this notice. failing 80 to dO they will be barred Of such
adverse right claim c. N. HARRIS, Register
March IL 60 days
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03
SEMl-ANNuaL REPORT OF THE c.UaT.
TREASURER.
orF1oK OF COUNTY TREAsURHR,


CARSON Cry, Nevada, December 81 1870. !
To the Hon the Board OF County Orrnsy
county, Nevada
Gentlemen have the honor tO herewith submit my
report OF the receips snd disbursements with such other
information may be necessary for full aud complete
understanding of the actions OF this department for
the six months ending December 81, 1879:
Balance hand July l, 1879, per Cash
Book Observation-Disclosures. s. 725 q
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-03

Receipts ior the six months ending December 8
From Assessment Roll 1873 Observation-Disclosures.
From Assessment Roll 1879 Observation-Disclosures.
From ten per cent. delinquent tax of lS7S.....
From ten per cent. delinquent tax of lS79......
From net proceeds Of mines for 1879 ............
From County Licenses. Observation-Disclosures.
From Gambling Licenses. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
From State Insurance Licenses Ses.................
From rent Of County Buildings. gs.................
From poll taxes 1873. Observation-Disclosures.
From poll taxes 1879. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
From fines in Justices Court. Observation-Disclosures.
From State apportionment Of school moneys.
From District Court Docket fees...............
rom fire insurance tax on net premiums.
From Jury Fees (returned). Observation-Disclosures.
From miscellaneous receipts. ................
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-05
NEw HAMPsEIRE.

CONCORD, May 5.-The Democratic
state convention was called tosorder by
Geo +. Putnam. chairman OF the state
com mmitteet and he named John w. Shir-
ley for president and all other officers OF
the several committee were then appoint
ed.
The resolutions adopted reaffirm the
devotion to the principles of the Demo
cratic party, and denounce the Republican
party, and especially denounce that most
infamous act OF usurpation whereby the
fairly determined will of tho American
people, constitutionally expressed at the
polls, was most outrageously defed, and
the shameless creatures of the conspiracy
and fraud installed in the places of the
lawfully chosen president and vice presi~
dent of the United States. We unite with
our brethren throughout the land in
asserting the sacred right of free elections
the right of every citizen to cast his ballot
unlntimidated by federal bayonets or any
instrumentality lof force or frauds, We
call upon the representatives of the people
IN congress. to persevere in the mainten-
ance of that right.
Delegates chosen are Harry Bingham,
J ohm A. George, Frank Jones, Martin V.
b. Edgerly-Alternates, Jos. Burroughs,
j Ohm w. Morse. John E. CIoutmaD. David
III. Young. The delegates are instructed
to adhere to tho two-thirds rule. Ad
iourned.i