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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
The Eretflll Porcupine.

Yesterday, some Piutes caught a
porcupine on Winnemcca mountain,
and brought the bristlipg animal to
town. They offered to bet all the
money they could raise that there was
not dog in town that could whip him.
Finding no takers, they let the thorny
animal loose on the street, near the
marble works, where large dog got
sight of him and gave him chase. Pos-
cupines are not very fast runners, and
the dog caught mp with this one, but
he would relish his beefsteak much
better to-day if he had not. Dogs do
not see porcuplnes very often, and do
not know the danger of attacking them
AS this was the first of the species the
dog had seen, he grabbed aim. He did
not hold on to him very long though,
as the porcupine's bristly armor pene-
trated the dogs mouth, and when he
attempted to get hold, sank deep into
the lining of his mouth, and caused him
to howl with pain and beat hasty re-
treat, leaving his armored adversary in
possession of che field. Few dogs that
have had any experience in fighting
porcupines care to renew the contest,
and it is not probable that the New
formdland which attacked that one
yesterday will prove an exception to
the rule.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
New lamentations.

New importations at F. &. Robins,
comprising the following:
Fresh groceries and provisions;
Fresh hams and bacon;
Fresh lard, in and I0-lb. cans;
Fresh cranberries and comb honey;
Fresh dried fruit-apples, plums and
peaches, French prunes, ETC.;
Fresh maple and Golden G. syrups;
Fresh cofiees, teas and chocolate;
Fresh sugars, of all grades;
Fresh buckwheat ard meals;
Fresh cheese, macaroni, ETC.;
Fresh citroh, raisins, etc.;
Fresh chestnuts, popcorn, etc;
Fresh candies French and common;
Fresh tobaccos plug, smoking and
chewing; also cigarettes;
I50-test coal oil, by faucet, can or case,
warranted;
A full line of fresh goods, such as will
be found in st-class establish
ment.
Remember the place of business.
dill F. G. ROBINS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Maahers Mofhers:: Moihers::

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth? If so, go at once
and get a bottle of MRS. WINsLow's
SooTHING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer immediately-de-
pend upon it; there is no mistake about
it. There is not mother on earth who
has ever used it who will not tell you,at
once that it will regulate the bowels.
and give rest to the mother, and rslief
and health to the child, operating hl1s
magic. 1t is perfectly safe to uss ia
all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and
is the prescription af one OF the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. Sold every
where. % cents bottle. jal2-ly
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
fame Ont With the Coin.

Yesterday Deputy Sheriff Davidson
received dispatch from Elko to stop a
man, named Haggler, who was pas
senger on the express train, upon a
charge of haggline some of his credit
ers in Elko out OF some s400. The
officer found his man, and informed him
that he would have to hold him, unless
he paid the amount of the claim against
him. Mr.. Hagglerwas well fixed, finan-
eially, and paid over $500 in twenty
dollar pieces, and was permitted to
pursue his journey west.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
DESERT LANDS.
What Congressman Daggett has to Say
About Them

The Virginia Enterprise publishes a
letter from Congressman Daggett, on
the subject of ''desert lands, in which
Mr. Daggett says:
Under the provisions of the Desert
Land Act it is necessary, in order to
avoid forfeiture, that lands entered for
reclamation shall be fully reclaimed by
the Introduction OF water upon them
for irrigating within three years from
the date of entry. A number Of re-
sponsiblc parties in Nevada, acting in
good faith, have entered lands for re-
clamation in that State, but have been
unable to reclaim them completely
within the time prescribed by law. To
lose both their lands and the money
and labor expended i'll their attempted
reclamation would be great hardship
which must be prevented if possible.
The Commissioner of the General Land
Office is allowed no discretion under the
law, but, approaching the injustice of
forfeiture under the circumstances, and
anticipating some measure Of relief by
Congress, has thus far, on his own re-
sponsibility, withheld from re-entry the
lands in jeopardy.
In answer to "a number Of letters on
the subject, permit me to announce that
bill will be introduced within few
days TO extend the time for completing
irrigating canals for the reclamation of
desert lands two or three years. This
will give the necessary relief, and | see
no reason why the bill should not pass.
If it does not meet with opposition in
the Senate, it will become law during
the present session."
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Oh. what n Cough

VIII you heed the warning, the sig
nal, perhaps, of the sure approach of
that more terrible disease, eonsump-
ton? Ask yourself if you can afford,
for the sake of saving 90 cents, to run
the risk and do nothing for it? We
know from experience that Shilehs
Cure will cure your. cough. 1t never
fails. This explains why more than a
million bottles we're sold the past year
1t relieves Group and whooping cough
at once. Mothers, do not be without
it. For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster.
Sold by G. A. DESAUssURE, Drug
gist, Winnemucca. n9-eod
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Operations Suspended.

The Rabbit Hole sulphur mines have
been closed down and work suspended
antil the first of March. The retorts
and pipes needed repairs and the Su-
perintenaent, Mr.. Rhodes, concluded
to stop work until the roads got better.
The working force at the mine and the
capacity of the refining works will be
increased when operations are resumed,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Christmas Decorations.

Onite number OF cur citizens are
procuring evergreens for decorating
purposes, IN concentrating Christmas
and giving kindly welcome to the
coming New Year. We noticed this
morning that Doc. Wild, of the Mag
nolia saloon, was putting beautiful
Christmas tree into position, and heard
it whispered around that on the several
branches thereof, on Christmas Day,
will be found mementoes for each st
his many friends.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
The Shooting Match.

The pigeon shooting match, between
J. NJ. Gregor and Nick Cole, to-day,
terminated as follows:
Cole-Ol Ill Oh 0 l 0-S.
Gregor-0 | OIL Oh 0 0 0 o..
A second match was gotten up be-
tween - Dolan and j. NJ. Grsgor for
a snail side bet, and was won by the
latter on the following score:
Dolau-0 | | 0-3.
Gregor--l o. l a
1t is said that several hundced dol
lars changed hands ON the result OF the
shoot.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
A CARD,

Mr.. Smmonds. states i'm an adver-
tisement in another column, that he
took away from US the Agency for
Nabob whisky. In regard to this, we
will say that, after we had some con-
troversy with him about our handling
the "Thistle Dew" we told him, at our
Office, in plain English, that we did
not care for him OF his whisky, and he
should get some one else to handle it
for him. Any other statement Is not
in accordance with the truth.
Respectfully,
4. REINHART * Coz.
Winnemucca, Dec, IL, 1850. tt
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Halls Vegetable siciIian Hair Re.

newer is a scientific combination of
some of the most powerful restorative
agents in the vegetable kingdom. 1t
restores gray hair to its original color.
1t makes the scalp white and clean 1t
cures dandruff and humors and falling
out of the hair 1t furnishes the nutri-
tive principle by which the hair is nour-
ished and supported 1t makes the
hair moist, soft and glossy, and is un-
surpassed as hair dressing. Ii is the
most economical preparation sver Of
fered to the public, as its effects remain
a long time, making only an occasional
application necessary. 1t is recon-
mended and used by eminent, medical
men, and officially indorsed by the
State Assayer of Massachusetts,. The
popularity of HALLS RENEwER has IN
creased with the test of many years,
both in this country and in foreign
lands, and it is NOW known and used in
all the civilized countries inathe world.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
A Semitic Flint.

In our style of climate, with its sud-
den changes of temperature-rain, wind
and sunshine often intermingled in a
single day-it is no wonder that our
children, friends and relatives are so
frequently taken from us by neglected
colds, half the deaths resulting directly
from this cause. A bottle of BosCHEE's
GERMAN SYRUP kept aboat your home
for immediate use will prevent serious
sickness, large doctors bill, and per-
haps death, by the use of three or four
doses. Fos curing consumption, kem-
orrhages, pneumonia, severe coughs,
Group, or any disease of the throat on
lungs, its success is simply wonderful,
as Jour druggist will tell you. GERMAN
SYRUP is Row sold in every town and
village on this continent. Sample bos-
ties for trial, 10 cents. Regular size,
IS cents. Positively sold by all first
class druggists in the United States.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
DELINQUENT Taxes.

The District Attorney gives notice to
persons whose taxes are DELINQUENT,
that unless said taxes are paid before
the lst of January next, suits will be
brought for their collection.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

If you want to please Your friends
during the holidays, present them each
with bottle of Nabob whisky. dis
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
SPECIAL LOCALS.
Coed Blacksmith Wanted.

A good blacksmith is wanted, to
work at Paradise city. None but a
frst-class workman need apply For
particulars, apply at this Office.
d0I.tg
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Divine Service.

Rev. A.. O'Donnell will hold service
in the School house on Christmas and
day following, at 10 A. Nj. OF each day.
All are respectfully invited to attend.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
SPECIAL LOCALS.


A large and magnificent assortment
of the finest PLATED AND SOLID JEW
ELRY has just been received, and will
be sold at reduced prices during the
holidays, at NJ. HoPrMAN's.
d6-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Pure CnNeR.

We have just received our own. Brand
of coffee, the finest. In the market.
Try it. mo EEvY Il Co.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Bullion Shipped.

The Ballion of Paradise Company
shipped west to-day bullion Of the as
sayed valae of 81, 4s3 70.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

At Frank Fellows Fashion Sample
Rooms can be procured the genine i'm
ported Charles Heidsieck. If
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Fine Dress Hats /.

An immense stock of fine Dress and
Common Hats, caas be obtained at lows
rates, at the store of.
! MO-, II. c. RoBINss.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
The Weather.

The weather continues mild and moist.
The valleys are almost entirely clear of
snow, but the mountains are white to
the foothills.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

George Lovelock, Jr., from Paradise,
called to-day, He is bound on a visit
10 ths old folks, at Lovelock Station,
sr the. holidays
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
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And why Is 1t?

Why does everybody go. DO LEVY &
Co.'S store for their goods? Answer
Because that is the place to- get goods.
cheap for cash. mhlt
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

HNT n Yourselves by, making money
I'll HILP when golden chance.is offered
thereby always keeping poverty
from your door. Those who always take- ad-
vantage of the good chances for making money
that are offered, generally become wealthy,
while those who do not improve such chances
remain in poverty. We. want many men,
women, boys andgirls to,work for us right ina
their own localities The business wiu pay
more than ten times ordinary wages We-fur--
nish an expensive outfit and all that YOU need.
free Noone who engages fails to makereney
very rapidly You can dsvotssyo whole time,
to the work, or only your spare moments. Etdla
informal ton and all that is needed, sent free2.
Address SIINSON co,
dl2s pertlnnf.. Aainas:.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
COSTUMES AND DOlHINOES,
MRS. /. SIMONS.

OF San Francisco, will arrive here about the
22d instant with large assortment OF new
Costumes and Doninoos,
For tssc Masquerade Rail!
Which will he furnished 10 these requiring
them at greatly reduced rates. dl4td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23
Fruit Cans.

Now is,the time to put uEyour fruit
for the Winter. Ernit cans sold cheap
snr cash, by b. W. WOOD"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

An elegant l3-stone diamond ring,
made to order for $500, for sale for
$3.50 at Uncle Harris, 22l Kearny
street.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

A Few more good and substantial
Suits of Clothes, at cost, will be found
at the store of
n29 T. c.. RoPINs.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

:. W. RUsE is authorized to make eohec'iohS
far the SILVER STATE ard receipt for the same.
80 - : -
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

We have speedy and positive cure
for catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth.
and headache, in SHILoH's CATARRH
REMEDY. A nasal injector free with
each bottle. Use it, if you desire
health and sweet breath Price so cts.
Sold by C. A. DESAUssURE, Drug
gist. n9eod
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-12-23

Is it not worth the small price of IS
cents to free yourself of every symptom
Of these distressing complaints? If you
think SO, call at our store and get a
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. Every
bottle has printed guarantee on it.
Use accordingly, and if it does you no
good it will cost you nothing.
Sold by c. A. DESAUssURE, Drug
gist, Winnemucca, New n9-eod
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-30
Legal Notice.

Jesse COPE, Charles Cope, Albert Cope,
q and Oliver Cope, who reside in West
Butte, Sutton county, and Caleb F. Cope, who
resides in Granville, Plumas county, in the
State of California, will take notice that Nor
ris Cope, executor of the last will and testa>
ment of Joshua Cope, deceased, on the Sd
day of November, 1880, filed in the Court Of
Common Pleas, within and for the county of
Belmont, Ohio, his petition asking fer con>
struction of said last will and testament, es>
pecially of items four and five thereof, and
that the interest of Caleb f. Cope, son of
Caleb Cope, deceased, and the interests Of the
other heirs and legatees of said testator in and
to his estate, may be determined in accord
ance with said will and the law.
The persons first above mentioned will
further take notice that they have been made
parties defendant to said petition, and that
they are required to answer the same on or
before the 1st day of January, 1880.
MORRIS COPE,
EXT of Joshua Cope, decd.
G. w. Carroll, Atty for Plft. II, 11-6t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-30
.SLOODY CHRISTMAS !
St. CIairSViIle's Shame!
A SHOCKING CRIME f!
DELIBERATE PREMEDITAPED MURDER
George Weir Shoots Sterling Riggs
to Death on the Street.
DELIBERATE PREMEDIFATED MURDER

With but one exception probably be
fore last Saturday, Christmas day in st
Clairsville has been for over three-scort
years day of almost unalloyed lleas
ure, during which all classes of people
gave themselves up to the festivities and
social enjoyment of the day. Now, to
our shame and sorrow, we are called on
to chronicle as dark and bloody deed
as is recorded in the annals of the
State, being the deliberate shooting and
/ killing of one of our citizens, by yonng
man wnO was born and raised in our
midst, WHO received his education in the
schools of our village, and learned what
ever of folly and crime he was gully of,
under the shadow of our temple of JUS
tice and church spires.
The circumstances of the perpetration
of this foul deed are abont as follows:
About o'clock on last Saturday after
noon, a minor criminal case was being
tried in the Mayors Office, which is in
sons drug store. Access is gained to
this Office by narrow stairway, the first
door west of the entrance to the drug
store, about the foot of this stairway,
and on the pavement in front of Patter-
sons and Kinks stores, were gathered
probably fifty people, brought there by
curiosity concerning the case in progress
in the Mayors court. Among the num-
Der was Sterling Riggs, who, facing the
street, was leaning with his back against
the casing of Kinks store window, with
one of his feet on a small box lying just
to the left of where he was standing.
George Weir. at the same time, was
standing at the east side of the stairway,
Z to o feet from where Riggs was, and
VIM. Crymble, a young man employed
in the Confectionery of Ellis Wilson,
was standing between them, and RObt
Burlington was near by. Weir, address
ing his conversation to Burlington, said, |
Il am going to the penitentiary, three
or five years; yes, G., I'm bound to 60"
Turning to Crymble, he said, "Yts,
Bill. I'm going to the penitentiary," and
pointing to Riggs, said, there's the man
that's going to send me-" Then address,
ing Riggs, said, "watch me Sterl--watch |
me on the day of the trial." at the same
lime inserting his right hand into the
side pocket of his pants. Riggs answer
I'd, 81 can watch you, General" and as
he done so, noticed George was handling
in his pocket. and he said,
keep that thing in your pocket" In an
instant Weir drew the weapon and fired
n behind Crymble at Riggs, who turned
his back towards Weir, as if to run, and
he ball took effect in his hip. Riggs
in getting as far as the curb
n an atten pit to run across the street,
when he. fell upon his left elbow, facing
inward, his right arm thrown up toward
lis breast. The assassin, with cool pre-
,ision and deadly aim, planted another
hot in the body of his retreating vic
i'm. the ball passing through his right
wrist and into his right breast.
The following diagram will serve to
explain the position of Weir and Riggs
It the time of the shooting. ,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-30

WEST ROUND.-Chicago Fast Line Daily:
entire train runs through from New York TO
Chicago; Sleepers attached. Chicago Express
runs daily on u D. & L. E. Divisions: on other
from Baltimore 10 Chicago. Chicago Mail
runs daily on MailI Line and q. o. Division;
on other Divisions except Sunday; Sleeping
car from Grafton to Sandusky daily except
Other trains daily except Sunday.
L NJ COLE, G A, Baltimore.
q K LORD, g A, Baltimore,
Q n HUDSON. Surt Trans Ohio Div, Chicago
w Z REPPERT, Passenger Agent, Columbus,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-30

The leading Seien list oS to day agree thai
most disease are caused by d.sordered Kid
neys or Liver. If, Therefore, the Kidneys and
Liver are kept in perfect oyder, perfect health
will be the result. This truth has only been
known a short time and for years people suf-
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relief. The discovery of Warmers Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure marks a new era in the
treatment of these troubles. Made from a
simple tropical leaf of rare value 1t contains
just the elements necessary TO nourish and
lnvigorate both of these great organs, and
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a POSITIVE REMEDY for all the diseases
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for Torpid Liver, Headaches. Jaundice, Diz~
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1t is an excellent and sale remedy for fe>
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Menstruation and is Invaluable for Leucor>
rhuea or Falling of the Womb.
As a Blood Purifier 1t is unequaled, for 1t
cures the organs that make the blood.
READ THE RECORD.
ut saved my life."-E Iakely, Selma, Ala.
diseases peculiar to women."-Mothers' Magz.
1T has passed severe tests and won endorse
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talent in the oountry."-N World.
mo remedy heretofore discovered can be
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it"-Rev O Harvey, DID, Washington, G.
This remedy, which has done such wonders,
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tie. For Diabetes, enquire for WARNEB'S
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Remedy.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-30

Mr.. JOHN FREw, of the Wheeling In
kelligencer, has been nominated by the
Republicans for Mayor of that city.
Mr.. F. is thorough business man, and if
the people would have their affairs man
aged in business like manner they vii
ELECT him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-30

store; . q h-Snepnerd q hlrk store; nall
leading to Mayors Office; *-where second shot
was made; *&third shot made; J-Jackson's
shop, where Riggs expired; pp-pavement;
st-street
Although the blood had burst from
the mouth of Riggs and the leaden mis-
sile had pierced his vitals, with the
wonderful physical power which he
possessed, he was enabled in sort of a
bewildered way, to regain his feet and
continue his course across the street,
but had not gone over twenty-five feet
when he stumbled upon an ash heap, and
here ii was third bullet entered his
body in the back, near the spinal column.
This shot did not bring him down and
Weir leveled his revolver for another
fire when John Rice caught his arm, and
with another, undertook to arrest him,
but he pushed them away, lowered his
revolver to his side and ran to Camp
BELLS corner and down the alley, when
he was pursued by John Rice, and officers
Umstead and Riggs, the latter brother
of the murdered man, who, hearing the
shots, came down from the Mayors
office. Being closely pressed, the muir
derer stopped at the intersection of the
alleys, and with drawn revolver, wheeled
facing the officers and notified them not
to arrest him. Under the cover of the
officers revolvers, and in the face of his
weapon, officer Umstead and John Rice
took hold of him, the latter wrestling the
revolver from his hand. Officer Riggs
being close behind came upon the pris-
oner with his mace and dealt him fear
full blow in the face, telling him to the
| hn 70 Nirf
| from his nOstrils. He was then hurried
off to the county jail.
The wounded man, after he had re-
ceived the third mortal wound, contin-
ued on his way until he reached the
pavement in front of Rev. Robert Alex
ander's residence, where he stopped and
started down towards the Treasurer's
office. DR.. George II. Close, seeing his
condition, followed him and asked if he
was much hurt, when he replied, "Ye es,
I'm dead man." and began to sink
i when he came in front of the Treasury.
He was borre upon the arms of by
ISLANDERS, who assisted him into Jack
sons barber shop, where he expired in
less than five minutes, never speaking
after he spoke to DR.. Close.
His wife. whom he had left. few
minutes before, saying that he was go
ing to get sleigh to take her ride, was
notified and with one or two of her
fatherless children, came but to look upon
the face of her murdered husband and
to give vent to their anguish by a wall
of sorrow. The body was shortly after
wards removed to his home.
The weapon used was Cent-e-shOt
Smith & Wesson, self-cocker, five-shot,
3S caliber, and is a dangerous instrument
to even look at.
On Saturday evening VIM. E. Downing