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q Eeatville special says: Late last
night John 'Crowder, faro dealer, shot
end killed Richard Dillon, former
srsiser Of the Little Chief mine. The
BITTER demanded a. stack of chips on
trust, Crowder refused, and. Dillon
pulled a revolver, but Crowder fired
.Grst end made his escape.
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Levy & Co. are opening to-day the
largest and most complete stock of dry
goods, knttons and clothing 70 be found
In the State IT will be worth money
to you to call and see them, and get
prices. They are determined not to be
undersold. Fresh goods arriving daily.
LEVY & Co
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-07-29

Htis,reported that James @. Flood,
the bonanza millionaire, has purchased
Malbern, near Newport. Rhode Island,
and that it will be occupied by u. S.
Grant. .Jr., after his marriage with the
Millionaires daughter. More than
100000 Is said to have been paid for
The place.
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TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

excited over bona6ie "cosner" in the
local provision market. 1t appears
that the major portion of the large
stock of mess pork on hand amounts to
in the neighborhood of l65, 900 barrels
and is now owned by single wealthy
packer, who is also long on the same
article for August, and subsequent de-
livery, in untold quantities. It is cur
rently reported and generally believed
that the cash pork and long options
held by the individual in question
will aggregate over five hundred
thousand barrels. His list of
shorts, it is stated, includes the
names of all prominent specu-
lators in. provisions on Change, hence
the excitement. On the Board the
''cornerer, during the present month
has frequently called on the shorts to
settle their contracts, and as he owned
all the cash pork available for that pur-
pose, prices have steadily advanced.
A dispatch from Augusta, Maine,
says: The result of the secret meeting
of the Democratic aud Greenback State
Committees ON Monday has been de-
termination to fuse as far as possible.
The following Greenback electors were
nominated: Scion Chase, Benjamin
Bunker, J. Turner Chas. Il. Whidden.
The State will be flooded with speak
ers. A large amount of money is to be
raised, aud an aggressive campaign will
be fought. The Democratic Committee
voted to have Samuel Watts withdraw
as a candidate for elector. Watts was
not present, and another meeting will
be held at which he will, be formally
requested to resign or accept the alter
native of being abandoned. Congress
man Murch, the Greenback candidate
for reelection, was nominated by the
Democratic Convention.
Major General Primrose, command
ing the British forces in Afghanistan,
telegraphs the Governor of Bombay
that General Burrows force is annihi-
lated. The Marquis of Huntington, in
announcing the news in the House of
Commons, added: General Phayre
has. been instructed to collect what
forces he can and march to Candahar.
have telegramed Simla to send an
other brigade if necessary
The New York Herald's Washington
special says: Collector Merritt, Of New
York, will not be removed. This de-
rives its chief Importance from the fact
that it has lately been reported that
Conkling will have nothing to do with
Garfeld's canvass unless Merritt Is
kicked out.
Aspecial from Dennison says: Yes
terday, near Gibson's Station CT. IT,, a
party of Greek Indians attacked two
Cherokees, killing one and wounding
the other. Two Greeks were hanged
by the Cherokees on Monday night,
and hence the reprisal.
General Grant has telegraphed Drake
De Kay. Adjutant General Boys in Blue,
New York, City, that in his opinion
the best interests OF the whole country,
North and South, demand the success
Of the ticket heated by Garfield and
Arthur.
1t is positively asserted that General
Grant has accepted the Presidency of
the San Pedro Mining Company of New
Mexico. He will enter upon the du-
ties,of his Office, in New York City. in
about six weeks.
Census returns from every district in
the State of Oregon have been received,
and show a population of 1855, an
increase of SO per cent. since 1870.
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RsakiDg Powder.

Everybody's Baking Powder is as
good as ours, and LEVY Il Cos Ideal is
better than them all. No alum in ours
unless you want it,, and it will raise q
man in his girls affections every time.
mill.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-07-29

Soundings made at Pyramid Lake, in
searching for the bodies Of the persons
reeantly drowned there, show the aver
age depth OF water about the middle Of
the lake 70 be 365 feet.
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HOUSE FOR SALE.

A comfortable Dwelling House, containing
two rooms and kitchen. with water fixtures
and -FOUR LOTS Enclosed with n good, substan
tai fence, situated on Fourth street, is offered
this office.
Winnemucca, Jury 81 1850. I'm
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SPECIAL LOCALS
For the Ladies'.

Newhats just received at Mrs. Crafts
millinery and dressmaking establish
ment. Salts made to orderrat reason
able prices. 81
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-07-29

A Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
II. u. A. N. & NJ Society will be held on ERR
DAY Evening, July 80, 1880, at o'clock, at
the office of the Secretary All members of
the Board are respectfully requested to be
present, as business Of importance will come
before the meeting
BY order Of the President.
jy26-td FERD RIED, Ses'y.
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Maple sugar.

Pure maple sugar, direct from Yer
mont, in s and l2-pound kegs, at 2,
cents pound, at
jy2l-tf BANNIsTER & WRTHERLy's.
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NOTICE
TO WATER CONSUMERS.

On and after August LIST, the sprnkling Of
streets will be allowed only from to $50 A. NJ.
and from to P. NJ; and irIigating from
to T. NJ.
WINNEAfUCCA WATER co.
Whnemucca, July 20, 1880 I'm
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Threc.ply Hose.

A fine assortment Of .hres-plyrnbber
hose, A No. !, the best in town, at tha
store.of
ap27-tf BANNIsTER & WETHERLY.
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ESTRAY. notice..

A black Mare Mule, about four years old
branded with horses head Oh the left hip
weight about $50 or 700 pounds, and with sma
saddle marks on its back, came into my inclos-
ure last June. The owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges and take the animal
away. 4. LAY.
Golconda, July IS, 1880. jy29-2w
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NEW TODAY.
MUSIC LESSONS.

MISS A. c. NEALE GIVES THOROUGH
Lessons In Piano, Organ and Guitar
Music. Terms, So per month. two lessons,
one hour each, per week. She is stopping at
the Central Pacific Hotel.
Winnemucca, July 30, 1880. tt
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
j. L. Abel
FOR AS Els S OR
G A U r 10 I!

The public are hereby cautioned not to pur.
chase or negotiate for County warrant No. 7S46.
drawn in favor of J. II. JOB, for SCI co, On the
Redemption Fund, as the sane has teen lost
and the payment Of the same has been stopped
nv notifying the County Treasurer
TRUSTEES HCMBCIdDT LODGE,
No. 10, /. y. q. r.
winneniucca, New July 10; 1880. III
National Republican., 1880-07-17
rELEGRAPHIo SUMMIRE.

Tho Town Hall block AT Wnchenaon, Mass,
was partially burned yesterday, Loss, $4,000
to $4,000.
w. i. Harrington, residing at Silver Lake,
Kan, shot and killed ncighbor yesterday In
quarrel over COW.
John divers barns and outbuildings at New
Scotland, n. Y, were burned by lightning
yesterday. Loss, 5000.
The new light on the American shoal, Fla.
Was lighted Thursday might. splendid
white light flashed every five seconds.
Thcro has been an advance In price at Gin.
cinnati Of tho Hanging Rock charcoal iron Of
s. per ton over the prices Of q month ago.
Joseph Ncwby, the recently indicted Phla.
dClpha pOstoliice clerk, yesterday pleaded
gully, aud was sont 10 the penitontiury for
one year.
Tho Cincinnati Gazette will to-day com.
mence tho publication OF u two.oout daily,
made mp by selection aud condensation from
its regular issue.
The two children at Babylon, l.. l., reported
kidnapped, have been found. They had boon
taken away by George Walton, who says he
simply took them berryng,
Seycnty.fve cadet engineers from the Naval
academy were taken to inspect tho Pennsyl-
vania steel works al Harrisburg. They win
leave for Philadelphia this morning.
II is believed that Policeman Mnlotte, who
was found at tho Fouy-street crossing Of tho
New Jersey Central railroad at Elizabeth, N.
j., was murdered by unknown persons,
George West was fatally stabbed by Samuel
Hunter In a quarrel over small sum OF
money at Shebyyille, Ind, Thursday even.
ing Both were colored and had boon drink.
ing,
The Northwestern hotel, at Fort Howard,
Wis, was burned Thursday night. A plumber
OF guests lost their clothing and effects, barely
escaping with their lives, Loss Sl200Oi no
Insurance.
Tho striking puddcrs and helpers Of tho
Kensington iron works, Phludolphia, decided
last night 10 rcioot the sliding scale proposed
by the masters, II no arrangement is mado
they will be locked out Rttor the 23d,
National Republican., 1880-07-17
.1HAY FROM yIIE UFAq.
Along some of "tho Dy-Paihs In the Noun
thins."

tlins."
To ue Editor of The Nqtiopql Republican:
SIR; Now whom tho scorching midsummer
sun comes down the near way on the hot
streets and pavemenis aud glarcs on the city
walls St white heat, it behooves all who can
to escape aud "lee to the mountains" or some
other place OF cooler temperature. At ally
rate il is very pleasant to do so, Many 60
from Washington to Old Point Comfort TO
splash in tho invgorating scrf that laps the
green walls of Fortress Monroe and the broad
steps OF the Hygeia hotel. But the trip down
and lack Is not at all pleasure OH account cf
tho manner in which tho river boats arc
crowded, to say nothing oftho sinking or other
disasters OF ofovercrowded Excursions" by watcr
And those who must have gay society and have
fortunes TO back up their chase after hap
piness at summer watering places, nc beach
or springs, leave the city for those whill.
pools OF fashion and gaycty for tho season.
RubGCcA Harding Davis, IN NGrpgrs Magazine,
is writing and skctching up tho "By.paths in
the Mountains" Of western Pouusylyauia,
West Virginia aud North Carolina in Il charm.
ing way, and says truthlully that for those
who want to escape "socicty," the worry of
dress and fuss, sec nature, find quiet, keep
cool" enjoy fine scenery and live cheaply
these "by.path5" are the royal road.p
The other day we concluded to scale the
top ridge of the West Virginia Allcghanies,
though Wo nave 'DCch lneiG before, GifCling
round tho rim Of hills that hem in Washing.
ton, like o hawk our Baltimore & Ohio c&cur.
sion train Of nine on ten coaches sped, and bu.
fore long We found ourselves nearing the wild
river dehe at Harpor's Ferry. And though
the ancient, quaint, not TO say wierd town Of
Harper's Ferry, wedgcd in between the tall,
stony cliffs Of the Potomac is reported TO DO
hot place, soon aftor leaving il we iolt
the cool breath OF tho mountains COM
ing down TO meet US from far UP
the many winding miles ofheights. Hour AT
ter hour our train Ioared aud clattorod, like
the Alpine youth, upward and onward, pur-
suing the course Of the winding, brawling
river, its picturesque valley now broader
now narrower and frequently our iron track
bending 4 faint line ON n shelf on the noun
tain's side, or punging in darkness Cimmer-
Jan aud cindery through tunnolod spur.
Everywhere the creamy, tassoled crowns OF
tho blooming chestnuls yariega,ed the green
wall OF hill or mountain side and gorge.
Detached clouds rcde high in the sky, throw.
ing spots and dapples OF shadow over the
landscape. "Old gold' wboat feds, stony
pastures, little cases Of waving aad rustlmg
corn, occasionally silyery oat folds, fm
houses In the valley with sphng.hGuseS,
brooks aud wooplng-wilow grove about them,
occasional mossy old board or stone mills
with water.wheCls slow rs n yoke Of oxen, liz.
tie ancient orchards and cabins sticking on
the mountain sldys-such is tho scenery
National Republican., 1880-07-17
Il VICIIm TO MS HEpOIsaG
a Washington Man Drowned In Saving


a Washington Man Drowned In Saving
Another.
ATLANTIC CITY, Nj, July 16.-The colored
man who was drowned hero on tho morning
of the 14th instant while ondoavoring to rescue
tho boy, Joseph Wyncoop, of 1926 Columbia
avenue, Philadelphia, from drowning, has
been identified as George White, and by
papers found upon him it appears he Is from
Washington, ID. c., and was at one tinio ser.
want for T., p. Gleason of 1882 Q street north
west, from whom he had recommendation
giving him an excellent character. Ue was in
this city in searth of employmont. His fu.
neral took place to-day.
Inquiry mado here by q REPUBLICAN re-
porter concerning White, last night, elected
the following facts: Ho was about thirty
years Of age, and was born in slavery in tho
neighborhood Of Leesburg, Va. His first en-
ployment was In tobacco factory near the
place of his birth. During the war he was
employed MS a servant by an officer in
the confederate army. At the close of the war
he came to this city in search of work
For several yoars he was employed by Mr. T.
Z. Gleason, a butter dealer. About three
years ago he went to New Jersey aud oh.
tanned employment on truck" farm. He
had been in the habit of occasionally coming
to this city to visit his friends and an old
aunt living near Bcnning's station. The letter
Of recommendation referred to in the tee.
gram was given TO him by Mr.. Gleason about
year ago. When called out Of bed by re-
porter lato last night Mr.. Gleason, after tell
ing what he knew of Whites life, added;
"Ho was an upright, industrious young man
and always made good use of his earnings"]
National Republican., 1880-07-17
BOfTINd.
A Bad Defeat for the columbia Crew.

LAKE GEORGE, n. Y, July l6..-The inter-
collegiate four-oared race between the Cornell,
Columbia and University of Pennsylvania crows
was rowod this evening and resulted in an easy
victory for Cornell. The betting was-Colum.
bia, $40; University of Pennsylvania, &c. and
Cornell, 81. The result was great surprise
to the friends Of the Columbia crew, who be-
lieved their favOrites invincible, but they did
not even gain second position in tho race.
The Cornell and University crews rowod
from their quarters to the start in their sholls,
while the Columb 10 was taken with their boat
in u small craft. Tho race was announced of
be rowed at 7:30 o'clock, but the tardiness of
tho New York men In reaching their buoy
de layed the start over ten minutes, and IL was
growing dark when Referee Trmblo sent the
crews off At the word 'go" the University
crew took n slight lead. followed by the Cor.
nell aud Columbia. Within IL strokes The
Cornell forged TO the front and was never
after headed and apparently increased
their advantage as they pleased. Cor
nell pulled 40, University SO and Columbia
Al strokes to the minute at the start, but the
Ithaca crew gradually decreased their stroke
to 36 and didn't appear TO exert themselves
ut any time during the race. AT the three
eighth of a mile flag Cornell led by two lengths
Wlll tne u O0lNtlnlkJ CItM ONtT nhlI u ltUbJn
in advance of Columbia. At the half milo
Cornell lcdby three lengths and the positions OF
tho other crews remained unchanged until tho
mile stake was approached, when Cornell and
tho University both spurtGd and left Columbia
considerably behind. Tho leaders were
at least four lenGhts in the advance,
and the Philadelphia collogians woro
one length and a-halt IN front Of CO.
lumbin. The latter crew pluclkily tried to re.
gain their lost q ound but thoy could not get
up the requisite speed. The Columbia bow
could not take the same length Of reach with
the other members Of tho crew, aud suddenly
No. 3 became domoralzcd. Tho rowing OF
tho University Of Philadelphia crew wss no.
ticeGbly superior In form and grace TO that Of
their opponents. The tiuio was, Cornell, 0;l2;
University crew, 0;27l Columbia, 9;29l.
In the evening the University mon pro-
cooded TO the Lake George hotel, where the
Cornell crew were quartered, and dragged
the yictors In al open carriage 10 Crosbyside,
where an enthusiastic reception was rendered
them. John c, Wymam of Boston delivered
an address Of welcome. Lewis OF the Cornell
crew. showed vastly superior skill asa steers
man. This afternoon the captain of the
Columbia crew sent protest against Lewis
rowing in the Cornell boat, at tho samo time
saying no official action would bo taken.
Com mOdOre Brown Of the Cornell navy re.
piled BY saying that bo knew Mr.. Lewis was
qualified to row in the race and was fully
prepared TO answer an official protest before
the event MnB called
National Republican., 1880-07-17
THE TURF.
The Racing Season Mt Saratoga.

SARATOGA, n. Y, July 16.-The Saratoga
racing season, which begins tomorrow, has
attracted sportsmen from all parts of the
country. 1t is the general impression that
the meeting will bO the most brilliant ever
held here. Already over $50 OF the best horses
in the country are in tho stables at the track
The first event and Introductory scramble Is
for all ages distance FIVE furlongs. The fol.
lowing will probably start Knight Templar,
Brambaletta, Beatiiude, Dan Sparkling, Colonel
Splague. Inspiration, Observanda, Anna Au.
gusta, Mary r., May flower and Wayfarur
Knight Templar is q strong favorite.
IN the second race, the TTavers stakes, for
three.y year.olds, one and threo.quartor miles
Fernclh, By.and.By, Grenada Nouichatol
Oden and Turfman will probably start, with
the first named as faVorito
For the third race, u sweepstake, for all
ages, one and one-quarter miles, the principal
start crs will be Luke Blackburn. Checkmstc
Vollurno, Clarpsiuia and Ada Glenn. Luke
Blackburn is Il strong favoritc, Cheekmsto
second choice.
In the selling race distance one mile,
Charley Gorhsm, Dan H., Terror, Uns, Bos.
vol and Andax will start, with Charley Cor
liam rs fAyorite,
The Trottms Meeting in Chicago.
CHICAGO, July 1G,--All the horses expected
to tNko part in tho great trotting meeting,
which opens next Tuesday, nIc here. Among
tilo troltels are 81. Julien, Hopeful aud Darby,
who arc entered ior the free-for,an special
purse Of $500 ON July 29 Maud S. aud
VIinket for the special purse OF $1,000, Jaly
National Republican., 1880-07-17
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.
PERSONIL.

SECRETARY THOMPSON reached Denver yes
tcrGay.
SECRETARY ScHURz leaves for Indianapolis
TO morrow night
PRIVATE SECRETARY ROGERS will return to
tile city next week.
GENERAL SHERMAN will not return TO this
city before August 1.
GENERAL GARFIELD will be at the stockton
house, Cape May, next month.
SECRETARY SHERMAN left Newport yester.
day for New York in tho revenue cuttor.
GENERAL PEnDERToN, who surrendered 10
General Grant at Vicksbufg is occupying the
Seaview cottage at Cape May.
CAPTAIN SMITH, the Scawanhaka hero, ia
SUI In the hospital At New NON;. Ho will be
dishsdred as long as he lives.
Mrs. SHERMAN aud Miss Lizzie Sherman
returned from Canada, Wednesday, with Gen.
cral hcCook. They will leave to-day for
Oakland for the summer
SENATOR GROVER of Oregon, who has been
soiourning nt Hcald's home, In Wilmington,
ielt Few days ago for central New York,
where lie will pass tho rest of tho summer,
His health is much improved.
GENERAL HANCOCK having been interviewed
IN regard TO his letter Of acceptance said that
u would not be ready for fortnight or more;
that ho had not commenced ID yet, visitors
Mr.. THOMAS SHERMAN the son of tie gen.
ersI' and Mr.. Tbomss Korpan, the son OF tho
senator, are, IL Is reported, Gbout to return
from England and enter the scholasticate of
tho Society Of Jesus at Woodstock college,
Maryland.
THE following Washington people registered
at Oakland Thur.dsy: II. G. Bryan, Ryland
kuhi Mrs j. A. Run and daughter Miss
Minnie g MORGAN, Mrs. Bushad Robinson,
N iss VI. l.. Byington, j. s. Morrison and DR..
i. X. Goldsborough.
GoyERNoR Witt of Louisiana has rccov.
cred his health IN the Rocky mountains. lie
says that the south wants "A solid union because
her prosperity depends upon the north. He
adds that General Grant would have been
harder to be beaten by Hancock than any
other man.
MR.. f. V. SUFFER- of San Francisco CAL,
son OF the late General John A. Sutter, arrived
in the city yesterday morning aud has rooms
at Mades hotel, corner of Third street aud
Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. Suttor was called
upon during The day by many old California
friends of his father.
Mr.. WELLocK, who has succeeded Mr..
Denis koarney as tho oracle of the sand-lot
mob of San Francisco, Is evidently an adept
in that free use of language for which the
doposed monarch of the California roughs
was so justly celebrated. Mr.. Wcllock refers
to Mr. Kcamey rs "the iron; ;jawed hoodlum
on whose tomb would be written liar, coward
and traitor"
SIR HENRY LAYARp has for long timo
kept large suite of rooms in palace at
Venice which was crammed with pictures,
rare china and glass and articles of corfu of
| every description. On arriving at Venice from
Constantnople he repaired TO these rooms,
when he discovered that the faithful servant
who had been left in charge had absconded,
having FIST made away with every article
| that could be moved.
National Republican., 1880-07-17

shortly aficr all was still. Tho corouor's jury
bad been sworn in, and after brief inquest
the body was removed by an undertaken
The funeral will take place on Sunday, from
the colorod church on Fifteenth street.
Cox's crime, capture aud confession arc well
known TO tho public. Ills victim was Mrs.
Jane L. DcForrest Hull, whose death be
caused while engaged IN robbery OF jowery
from her house. The police of New York, ac-
lively engaged in tracing up a false theory,
which attributed the murder to tho husband
OF tho lady, allowed the guilty one to escape
to Boston aud even return TO this city unmo.
ested. Finally the discovery Of piece of
Mrs. HulPs jewclry in tho possession of col.
ored girl, who had received IL from Cox, gave
clue to the cuprit, who was recognized aud
turned over to tho police of that city by Mr..
II. C. Balcb, reporter of the Boston Herald.
He was brought to this city, tried and con-
viced, and although every possible effort was
made to avert tho final execution II was, as
above stated, carried out to-day.
National Republican., 1880-07-17
Now York Election Frauds.

New York, July 16.-COmmissioner Daven-
port was examined to-day before the senatorial
investigating committee as to his knowledge
of fraudulent naturalization papers. He
showed that on fraudulent papers of 1865 one
man mad been witness for 2162 applicants,
another for 1897 aud ten had boon wit
nosses for s,245. He exhibited papers to the
committee to prove that witnesses were regu.
larly attached TO the court for the purpose oi
swearing.
After recess Mr. Davenport continued his
testimony In regard to the manner in which
Judge MCCunn conducted the naturalization
business. The proceedings were conducted in
an irregular manner and kind of mock court
was held. The witness gave the names of men
who had been naturaized before being in the
country six weeks The witness said the
number Of people who registered on fraudu-
lont certificates WAS 10000, and in 1873 it was
reduced to 5000. OF these only about 1 200
voted, and he would have prevented them if
he could. IIe doniod having conducted the
affairs OF his once in a partisan-like manner,
and in fact had been accused by republicans
of favoritism. The hearing will bo continued
tn.nnnrrOw