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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-12-17
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL.
PARADISE, NEVADA.
CRAWFORD q ABEL, PRorRIEToRs.

The proprietors of the ST. Nicholas take pleas
ure in announcing that the above fayorite
Hotel has been handsomely furnished and reno
waited throughout, and it has now frst-ciass ac-
coinmodations for families and others.
Z ii 4 T A B l. E s
VIII be kept supplied with every article the
markets afford, prepared by the most expert
enced connosseurs.
T III + RO Ms
Are large and airy, and the Beds clean and
comfortable.
THE B AR
VIII be found stocked with the choicest brands
of
Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Lager,
At prices to suit the times.
Persons visiting Paradise, who desire good
Meal, Drink Cigar or Bcd are referred to the
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL.
ar The travelling public are resyectfa ally
formed that, although the st. Nicholas is not
the Stage Depot, no better accom- IA cdations cam
be had at any Hotel in the courtry.
CRAWFORD & A
Paradise, May 80, S5l. N.Y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06
Arrested ON n Serious
Charge.

Two years ago a man giving
the name of James Waite, arrived
In Lynchburg, accompanied by a
woman and five year old child,
who were represented as his wife
and daughter. The man opened
a grocery and supply store, in
which he prospered. His alieg-
ed wife died a few months ago.
Friday last Mr.. Jno. Waite, of
Bay City, Mich. arrived In Lynch
burg and had James Waite, whose
real name turnes out 10 be James
Burgess, arrested on the charge of
bigamy and seduction. 1t appears
that Burgess had eloped with
Waite's wife two years ago, TAX
ing with them Waite's little daugh.
ter, Burgess leaving a helpless
family. Waite had been travelling
for two years in search of his child,
and only learned a short time ago
that his wife had died In Lynch
burg. The Lynchburg Avalanche
says: " When his little daughter
was brought to him at the Lynch
House by the policeman, and a
recognition took place, the
scene Is described by those who
saw II as the most affecting and
joyous that they had ever wit
messed. The little girl 10 q pref
ty and attractive child, seven
years old, and seemed fully to APP
preciate the position she occupied,
knowing that her mother was
dead, and that the man In charge
of her was not her father.n The
Mayor of Lynchburg committed
Burgess TO Jail to await q requisi-
ton from the Governor OF Michi-
gan.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06
iIcdGcsvilie.

Our citizens are still living in a
condition Of unwonted quietude,
and with the exception of an occa-
sional law suit, nothing occurs TO
disturb our monotonous existence.
Mr.. G. Beall, formerly of this
place, now of Nancleavesville,
makes flying Visits at stated Inter-
walls, we presume, to look after vi.
tai interest, at this point.
Our Sabbath schools seem To be
IN Furnishing condition. We 70
gard them as among the best
means al our command Ca train
up the young. We would counsel
all participants not to relax their
efforts in this noble work.
Many varieties Of fruits ne be.
ing brought into this village, in
Guiding berries, apples, eet All
are disposed OF at fair prices.
A short time since, three gentle
men representing various voca-
tons, LETT the Village at 3 o'clock.
A. NJ. osteusipiy. 10 hunt squirrels,
on the land known as ferre's
Ridge. They soon learned on
reaching that locality, that the
game was in perfect safety, for the
huntsmen after several Intellectual
attempts to ward Off mosquitoes,
which almost devoured them, and
having nothing 10 satisfy the in
ner man, returned home, hawaiI-
ing the folly of poor weak human
nature.
We believe there is some pros
poets of having another minister Of
the Episcopal persuasion, located
here. So we can have no excuse
for not being supplied with spirit
ual support from any source
which suits our fancy. Verify
progress is our pass word.
Mr.. Daniel Howard, formerly
OF Nd, but now a citizen of this
place, we learn, has purchased
the property belonging to the Rev.
John 5. Latevre, u al the Town
Spring.
Mr.. VIM. M. Moler left here on
last Tuesday for Keyser, w. Va,
to accept of q situation, and he ex-
poets to be absent for sometime.
Mr.. Cryrus III. Wayble, started
for Ohio one week ago.to visit his
father and friends there lie ex-
poets to return home In short
time.
Mrs. Swingle and son, of Wash
ington, ID. O., have been visiting
friends in this place.
REPORTERS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06
Broad Lame.

News is as scarce here as D,oye-
nes' cities in the regions of Pluto,
and as quiet as a paper kite in a
dead calm.
Notwithstanding the scarcity of
news and the few items that are
written from different parts of the
county, the people still continue
to subscribe for the INDEPENDENT
in order to get. the county news,
which of course proves TO be in
teresting.
The weather continues warm
and seasonable.
We were visited on Friday the
ooh ult., by a tremendous wind
and rain storm. Newly plowed
land, where it was rolling was
washed considerably. The wind
knocked down a great deal of
corn. though not so as to damage
the crop.
Prof. Whitmore, held the audi
ence -pell-bouud for 81 minutes,
on last Sunday aweek. His lect-
ure on the caiacombs of Rome,
was, in word, sublime. Those
who have read history declare
that not half had ever been told,
alter they bad heard his lecture.
Dam No. 3 is being repaired by
the building of an abutment,
which the water had destroyed.
Mr.. Swartley and Mr.. Baker,
Two enterprising gentlemen, went
to Morgan county, last week, and
brought with them 6Z fine, very
fine head of cattle, which they ex-
pect to sell in Pennsylvania and
Maryland. So much for the neck.
We regret to learn that our
friend Watson has sold his store
property at Falling Waters and
will soon leave US.
We consider 1t a breach of ETH
quette for a gentleman to ride on
horseback on the highway, by the
side of bis lady, who is walking.
MIR. G. V. Harbaugh has Joined
the army of benedicts, and was on
Sunday last, united In matrimony
to Miss Lizzie Swartley, of this
place.
Rev. j. p. Negley breaches here
tomorrow at 4 O'Clock.
ARCTURUs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06

limestone belt extends along our
route into Pocahontas county, and
then we pass over among the noun.
tains which are believed to be full OF
iron ore, but do not entirely lose
sight of the limestone. Even here
grazing is the great industry, and he
is a small farmer who does not cut
anywhere from one hundred TO three
hundred acres of meadow.
Almost every foot of this road will
run through a fertile country, ex.
eeedingly productive of grass, COW
cred with incompatible forests, and
half of it is underlaid with either
coal or iron ore. It viii be without
single tunnel in all its length, and
with no grade exceeding sixty feet
to the mile, and but one or two short
pinches of this kind.
Senator Davis has doubtless been
faithful and valuable representa-.
tive of West Virginia in the highest
councils of the nation, but the great
est benefit his position there has been
or can be TO the State will result
from this enterprise. His position
bl0As.ib nun lnCO oOAittl Gtl1 OiIISiNl
relations with capitalists, whose con
fdence he gained, and whom he has
induced to put up the sum of six
millions of dollars of their own
money to aid in the development OF
this State. This is a great immigra-
ton movement, also. This territory,
$50 miles in length and for a breadth
of many miles, win rapidly be settled
up by thriving, industrious, intelli-
gent population. The forests will be
shipped to the markets of the East
and converted into cash, which will
in turn be expended in improving the
farms the coal, iron and limestone
will be- mined, and they or their pro-
ducts will be sold in other States,
and a constant stream of money will
flow into the State in return.
The query naturally arises: Ii for
eign capitalists so readily invest their
money in the development of this
State, why is home capital so timidy
Other enterprises of equal import
ance, and whose profits may be as
promising, might be inaugurated in
this peerless little State. The ques-
tion is: Who will make the next
move?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06
NEEGHBORHO0D NEWS.

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held October 18th to 14th inclusive.
Capt. Walter Bowen, a highly
respected citizen of Winchester, died
in that place, Sunday last.
DR.. w. M. Lupton died suddenly
at his residence near Winchester, on
Monday last.
There are a thousand or two va
grant dogs in Hagerstown, and the
citizens are beginning to growl.
The broom fActofy and the chair
factory, in Williamsport, Nd, are
both prospering aud booming.
The Hagerstown Herald denies
emphatically the report that scarlet
fever prevails as an epidemic, in that
place.
The bricklayers of Hagerstown
have notified builders and contrac :
tors, that hereafter they must have
So so per day for laying bricks.
The Good Templars of Leetown
Jefferson county, will hold their an
nual basket picnic OH Saturday, Aug
10. A cordial invitation is extended
to the public.
Mrs. Margaret McKevitt, wife of
the late John L. Mckevitt, OF
Shepherdstown died suddenly at her
residence in that place, on Tuesday
morning of last week.
During a thunder storm in Cum
berland, on Friday of last week, the
lightning struck young man there,
who was attending the circus, injur-
ing him fatally.
George w. Tabb, former resi-
dent of jefferson county, this State,
and foreman of the jury that convict
ed John Brown, died at Harrison
burg, Va, on Saturday night last.
Mr.. Hood, Of Orleans, Morgan
county, caught bass, which the
Mercury says, measured 25t inches
in length, 81 broad, AZ through the
mouth and weighed 81 pounds. Mr..
Hood can 60 up head.
Mr.. Philip Pendleton, of Berkeley
Springs, has invented and had pat
ented an iron cross tie for use on
railroads. If the invention turns
out to be what is claimed for it, it
will become valuable, as the great
demand for cross ties cause scarcity
Of timber.
Mr.. Joseph H. Ways, of Cumber-
land, while in the woods near Eek
hart, discovered a singular piece of
wood pendant from a burned-out
tree. He possessed himself of it and
brought it to town, and exhibited it
to the curious. 1t strongly resem-
bles the profile of the human face,
even the eyes being plainly outlined.
1t was wrought out by fire from the
natural wood.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06
Badly Bitten.

Peter Kieffer, cor. Clinton and
Bennett Street, Buffalo. says: I
was badly bitten by a horse few
days ago and was induced by a
friend who witnessed the occur
renee to try DIR. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. In relieved the pain al
most Immediately, and in four
days the wound was completely
healed. Nothing can be- better
for fresh wounds. For sale by Il.
G. Williams, Jr, & Bro druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06

We must tell some men O. great
deal to teach them little, but the
knowledge Of the curative proper
ties Of Spring Blossom In cases of
sick headache, Indigestion and
Bi!iousness, is bought by exper-
fence. Price, 80 cents, trial bottles
10 cents. For sale by +. G Wit.
iism1, Jr, & Bro. druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06

Rev., Washington, ID. O.,
writes: II believe it to be all
wrong and even wicked for cler :
gymen or other public men to be
led into giving testimonials to
quack doctors or vile stuffs called
medicines, but when really mer-
itorious article made of valuable
remedies known to all, that all
physicians use and trust in daily,
we should freely commend 1t. /
therefore cheeffully and heartily
commend Hop Bitters for the
good they have done me and my
friends. firmly believing they
have no equal for family use, /
will not be " ithout them. n--Neic
York Baptist Weekly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06

PROSPECT OF A WHEAT Cor
NER IN CHICAGo.-A special from
Chicago to New York Times states
that the wheat market Is going
through an experience that will
result in tight squeeze through
out August. 1t is estimated that
the sales are 10. 900, 900 to IL, 900, 900
bushels In excess of the stock and
receipts, and that the coterie mon
led men has taken the contracts
and propose holding until the end
of the month. 1t Is intimated that
Mr.. John ID. Rock Teller. of Cleve-
land, ohio, president Of the Stand
ard Oil Company, isthe leading
power ON the long side.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06

Headache, Dyspepsia, Bilious
ness and Constipation, curtd at
once by DIR. METTAUR's HEAD
ACHE and DYSPEPSIA PILLS.
Price Is cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06

Woman may be the weaker ves-
sci, but when she shrieks she can
be heard tuiher than a man.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-06

The total value of live stock in
Pennsylvania. goats not embraced,
il $35 $40, 9l2
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-12-03

time he lived here from early childhood
he grew up with this place and was iden-
tilted with nearly all the important enter
prises of our town. We sincerely con-
dole with his bereaved family and friends,
IN their sad bereavement. Thus are we
again solemnly reminded OF the stubborn
fact that the old must die.
Tho unlocked for and unexpected
appearance of the steam fire engine and
hose carriage in our streets on last Tues
day afternoon, creRted quite sensation
for short time. As soon as it become
known that an oil train ou the N. j. @.
Il. II. was on fire, near Weissport, the
excitement gradually subsidized, while
those in charge of the engine and hose
carriage hurried to the depot, put them
upon the cars and Immediately started
for the burning train, where. in remov-
lug the steamer flom the cars. it capsized
and in consequence somewhat bruised;
but fortunately only damaged in appear
aHce, for we have been informed that the
steamer did good work and proved 10 be-
an important help in time of need. After
the fire wac txtinguished the engine and
hose carriage were reloaded upon the cars
aud brought back in good working order,
but considerably donted, which the rail-
read company will have repaired in due
time. We opine that caution and pIu-
dence would urge upon the citizens OF
Lehighton and Weissport the necessity
OF securing without delay q good and
substantial fire ehgine so much needed
there, for I'll, ir mutual protc ction against
fire.
-Iu q few weeks more Christmas will
be celebrated by frirhdls greetings, fam
lily gatherings, turkey diuners and ex-
change of gifts from Speuny whistle 10 a
valuable gold watch or first. class organ,
Should any of the patrons of the CARBON
ADVOCATE or their frisnds desire or pur-
pose to surprise their daughters with
hrst-class Crgsn, at reasonable rates, they
can be accommodated by calling on Prof.
A. W. VanNnda, Mt Mauch Chunk. Prices
low and terms easy. A prest mt ef this
kind is putting money to a sensible and
paying use, and not thrown away in use
less toys and nonsense which is generally
the case. Jusr1cE.
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SmasIl-mp and "a nInzn.

ktlrrcgnl"r Engine No. 24s, nn the Lehigh
Snsquehsnna division Of the L r r. of
N. D., with Aoahed train Of oil and freight
cars, On Monday night about eight O'Clock,
broke a tank axle, just south nj Weislport
station, causing 10 oil tanRs aud four freight
tn be thrown from the track aud down aver
the embankmenI. The engine did not leave
the track and was but slightly damaged.
The road was blocked fnr several hours,
only one person was slightly Injured by the
acrident, aud he, brakeman, was thrown
from the train down the bank On to the road,
escaping with few slight bruises aud
general shaking up.
LATER.-At about p. M, on Tuesday,
spark from the locomotive drawing the local
freight fell into pool of the oil, which had
leaked from the wrecked tanks, and instant
ly there was blaze, lollnwed by explosion
after explosion of the ten tanks thrown
down the einhankment-the flames some
times reaching AN height of upwards Of 100
ieet' and throwing oh an immense volume
of black smoke. Luckily there were no
buildings in close proximity To where this
accident occurred, other Than a lime kiln,
the roof Of which was partly burned riT /;
the hre burned until late in the evening.
At abnut 4 p. m. the Mauch Chunk Gre en-
gine arrived aud threw water un and nhnul
the burning road bed in urivr 10 eool OIL the
same 81 that the repsir meu could begin
work Trains are again rnnning as usual.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-12-03
The Man who shot the s'Eking of tIi e
HtOiiics" Pnrdoned.

The Board OF Pardons met at Harrisburg,
sion of six hours adjourned sine die. All
the members Of the Board were present, but
three pardons were recommended. among
them being William Scott, Of Lackawauna
county, convicted Of inansaughter. The
case of the man Scott is an interesting one
he was a resident Of Archibald, quiet, in
offensive man whom the Molly Magnires nf
that region tried to injnce to JON their or
der. Scott persistently refused, and one
night party Of Mollies lny in wait for him
on bridge leading to his home, Among
them was William Gallagher, known as the
King of the Mollies," who had announced
publirly that he intended tn punish Scott
at the frs. opportunity. Scott was warned
that the Molies were waiting for him; he
turned back, and securing pistol remarked
that he intended to defend himself, and once
more started Tor home. lie carried the pis-
tol openly, SO that all could see it. As he
neared the bridge the band in waiting
crowded about and sought to injure him.
Scott warned them TO keep off; finding him
self pressed too hard and his life in danger,
he fred, killing Gallagher. 1t was gener
ally conceded that Scott had rendered the
public a service. lie was arrested, hnweyer,
on charge of murder, aud by some pecul-
arity OF justice, convicted of manslaughtcr,
and given the heavy sentence of $1,000 fine
and ten years in the Eastern Penitentiary.
His friends have made repeated efforts to
have him pardnned, and Gen. W. II. Me-
Cartney, Of Wilkesbarre, on this occasion
made most eloquent appeal on his behalf.
The Board pardoned him, and the TACT was
Immediately telegrnped To his poor and aged
| n.nfh har
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-12-03
From the County Seat.

Scarce Cabbage and sour-krout.
Played out-Ice cream and soda
water.
We have entered upon the Christmas
month. When did We have Indian sum
mer2
james Belford and family have re-
turned home. after an abse. ce of several
weeks.
j. II. Wilhelm is putting an addition
to his residence on West Broadway.
The moderate weather and heavy
rains Of the last few days. have cansed Il q
snow to disappear, leaving our streets IN
a very muddy condition.
Judging from the appearance of the
new market house, it will soou be ready
for use. The stalls have all been put p,
the doors are now being hung, aud tie
walls and wood work painted.
REV. b. T. Vincent. former pastor OF
the nj, Z, church, OF this place, will de-
liver lecture here on Tuesday evening.
December h, in the st. Paul's al. T..
church; sui ject, How do You do" We
have no doubt that the lecture will BE- in
ter sting and hope he may be greeted by
fiill house.
We presume that the butchers aud
hucksters will all be on hand, in flying
cJlors, on next Saturday in the new mar
ket house, TO the relief of the business
men ON Market Square and satisfaction
Of the community in general
1t is hoped that as soon as the con-
cert hall and market house are complet-
cd, the monied men OF this or some other
place will purchase the Lower Foundry,
and have it at once put into active oprr-
alton, for We believe that it will eyentu-
ally prove To be, If Tightiully aud prop
erly mannged, psy'ug concern. Won't
some of our capitalists risk lew thous.
and dollars in THIS dlrrcuou for the SAX G
of themselves, the plscs aud the CON.
munity?
The sad intelligence reached herp,
by telsgra m on last Wednesday morning,
that Josiah W. Eubody had departed
this lie on Tuesday night, Nov. 29tb, II
his Residence iu Pittstoni Pa, where be
has bsvp r'sidiEg Tor the last lew years,
having had charge Of The L. V. r. r
station ut that place, previous to that
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-12-03
RRSCuEn FRnn DEATH.

The following statement Of WIN. J. Cough
lin, OF Somerville, Mnss., is ssUremarkable that
we beg to ask for II tho attention of our read.
ers He saws In the fall OF 1916 was tax
en- with n VIOLENT BLEEDING or THE LuNee,
followed by severe cough. / soon began 10
lose my appetite and tesh. I was 30 Weak at
one time that l could not leave my bed. In
tho summer Of 1877 was admitted 10 tho city
Hospital. While there the doctors said had
0 hol1 In my left lung as big as half dollar.
l expended over n hundred dollars in duci ors
and medicine was 50 far gone at one time
report went around that was dead. ] gave
up hope, Tut n friend told me Of liR. WM.
HALLS BALSAM FOR TIL Z LUNGS. l
laughed at my friends, thinking that my case
was incurnble, but got u bottle to satisfy
them, when, to my surprise and qualification,
1 commenced tn feel better. My hope, once
dead, began to revive. and today ] feel IN bet
ter spirits than have the pas three yenrs.
write this hoping you will publish II, so
that every one afflicted with Diseased Lungs
will he induced to take DIR. WM. HALLS
BALSAM FOX THE LUNGS, and he con-
yniced that CONSUMP ION Tan be Cured.
have taken two bottles and can posltit ely
say that II has done nero good than all th-
other medicines have taken since my slok-
ness. My cough Las almost entirely dlsap.
penrcd and shull on be able ,o 10 TO work."
sold by A. j. DunLlKG, Lehightpn, and all
uruRststs. Dec. Is, 1BS0-yloow
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XVeInnnnrr Iintns.

WShHNFONN ANGIhNs
Our ladies have organized literary
society, and meet once each week. Poems
and dialogues are recited.
Mr.. w G. Weiss, after short ill
ness, is again able to be about.
The fire on Tuesday, occasioned by
the wreck Of an oil train on the previous
night, did damage chiefly to the COM
pany's property.
Mat. Mosser a few days since fell
from the third story of Josiah Ruch's
store building. lie is doing we'll.
We feel it our duty to state that some
influence here is leading our young men
both to think lightly and speak irreval-
entity Of religioni Us if it were something
not intented for sensible people. All
true religion is founded upon just idea
Of God. A false notion Of God results
from false teligion. Trua religion is
the means by which man is aLls to
overcome the corrupt and evil tendencies
OF his nature, and rise into life of heaV.
enly order. We think it matter OF suf-
ficiently grave importance to comnland
the earnest attention Of every one. Those
persons still protesting to ridicule End
censure religion should be very careful
not, at the same time, to make assertions
or create impressions injurious to true
religiob. iHE.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-12-03

Diphtheria is epidemic in Meadville
Crawford county.
Pink eye is increasing among the horsel
in PIttsburg and Allegheny city.
The graveyard insurance cases in ALE
gheny county will be called up Tor trial at
the December term:
Mrs. Mary Dougheriy; Of Chcltenham
township, Montgomery county, was buried
to death. few days ago, by her clothes ac-
cilentslly taking lire.
John Myers was struck on the head by a
rapidly revolving crank at Great Bend Goa
minesj Cambria county, recently, and has
since died.
Thomas g. May, a prominent coal opera
tor of Shamokin ard formerly Of the firm ol
May, Audenried & Co.. operating Buck
Ridge coliery, died on Monday, 2lst alt.
Comfy Williams, of King Of Prussia, in
Montgomery c"unty,w was attacked by high
wayman few nights since. He beat the
fellow with his buggy whip into state Of
insensibility.
John Frankfort, n notorious horse thiei
was shot while attempting to escape from
Jail at Lancaster on Monday. He will re-
cover.
Rev. William II. r. Lccrou died sudden
ly near Waynesboro, Greene county, oil
Monday. He was young man Ct great
promise.