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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
TEE COUNTY TICKET.
Majorfiies Received by she Successful
Candidates.

The unofficial returns from the sew.
eral precincts in the county, received
at the SILVER STATE office, show the
following maiorities for county officers:
For Sheriff, L. L. Richard, 2l5 over
J. N. Thacker.
For Clerk, A. I. ellison, 35 over C.
C. Biles.
For Assessor, William Perkins, lis
over H. S. Gilbert.
For Recorder, j. J. Hill, ll2 over J.
Fulton.
For County Treasurer, Chas. A. La
Grave, 70 over J. A. Mcbride.
For District Attorney, j. H. Windle,
SIS over Il. w. Wood.
For County Commissioner Qong
term, L. n. Carpenter, 81 over II. c.
Marker.
For County Commissioner (short
term), c. A. Nichols, l42 over William
Weighed.
Foe Superintendent of Public Schools,
c. Chenoweth, l27 over w. Sherwood.
For Public Administrator, Nj. Oh.
penheim, 100 over I. Kandulski.
For County Surveyor, Louis Lay, 36O
votes.
The official count may change these
majorities somewhat, but not materi-
ally. The Sheriff and Clerk are Re-
publicans; the others, Democrats.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
DAILY EUELETiS.
war Department. signal service, L. 5.
Army

war Department. signal service. 4. 5.
Army
Division Of kilograms and reports for
the benefit of agriculture and com
merce.
Meteorological record, Nov. IL. 1852,
ALI A. M.
The following observations were ta-
ken at the same moment OF time at all
stations:
Salt Lake Barometer, 30.04. Their.
mometer, %. Wind, calm State Of
weather, clear. Rainfall in last S
hours, 90 OF an inch.
San Francisco - Barometer, 20 OF.
Thermometer, as. Wind-direction,
W; velocity, : miles per hour. State
Of weather, clear.
Winnemucca Barometer. 30.l2.
Thermometer, IL. Wind-direction
s. W.; velocity, miles per hour.
State of weather. clear. Maximum
thermometer, ~. Minimum Their
mometer, o.. Rainfall in last "a
hours, .0l of an inch.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
shipping Wheat 90 Europe.

II. C. Emmons. OF Lovelock, informs
us that he has shipped 500 tons of
wheat raised on the Big Meadows to
Europe. aud he will ship 80 tons more
next week. 1t is transported by rail
to Port Costa, and there loaded on ves-
sells which sail direct to Europe. The
shipment Of wheat from Lovelock to
foreign ports gives the Paradise farmers
chance to dispose of their surplus
grain.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Mothers +! Mothers:. Moshers::.


Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by. a sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth? If so, go at once
and get bottle of Mrs. MISSIONS
SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately
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 relief
and health to the child, operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use in
all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and
is the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
in the United Mates. Sold every
where. % cents bottle.
ja3l-1y-m
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

Hereafter all my Butter will be de-
livered to merchants only.
LUIGI PEDRoLI.
The above Butter, in two-pound rolls,
will be found at all times at 'The Cele-
brated Cash Store" Orders throughout
the county solicited.
ml3 f. C. ROBINS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
The White rlalns We'll.

The Reno Gazette says the White
Plains well is down 900 feet. AT 775
they got streak OF salt water. The
water is getting better with depth.
They have four streaks of water in all.
1t flows out over the top of the pipe.
Mr.. Chaplin talks of going down 1000
feet before he quits.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
SPECIAL LOCALS.


A called communication of Winne-
mucca Lodge, No. 10, will be held at
their hall, in Staunton's building, Sat-
urday evening, November 18th, at Z
o'clock.
Work in the First Degree.
Sojourning Brothers in good stand
ing are invited to attend.
n9-3t ALEX. WISE, w. M.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
THE STATE ELECTION.
keturns from tsc Several Counties as
Far as Heard From.
WHITE PINE COUNTY.

While FINE COUNTY.
In White Pine the returns are in
complete, but the latest figures give
Adams sc majority; Cassidy, 1909;
Burke, l5S; Stone, l27; Hallock, %;
Dormer, AZ; Tuhy. 65; Merrill, SO;
Ernst. 80; Ham, 4; Young, /; McCar-
thy, 30.
LANDER COUNTY.
The Democratic majorities on the
State ticket are as follows: Cassidy,
60; Adams, 90; Burke, So; Leonard, 10;
Dunno, 43; Richards, 80; fluffy, IA;
Merrill, 80; Ernst, so; Ham. 80; Kaye,
IL; Mccarthy, 48. There are two pre-
cincts to hear from, which will increase
the Democratic majorities slightly.
Smythe (Dem.) is elected State Sena-
tor, and ope Republican and two Dem
ocratic Assemblymen are elected.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
A dispatch from Phoebe, to the DEM
ocratic State Central Committee, gives
Cassidy 20 majority; Adams, l25 ma
jority; and the rest of the Democratic
State ticket, 81 majority. with $50
votes to hear from, which will increase
the majority. Hallock, Republican
candidate for State Controller, runs
ahead of his ticket.
CHURCHILL COUNTY.
In Churchill county, Cassidy has "a
majority; Adams, %; Burke. l6; Stone.
IA; Dunno, IA; Richards, 20; Sadler,
II: Merrill. IA; Ernst, IA; Ham, Ill;
Kaye, II; Mccarthy, II. There is one
small precinct to hear from, which will
not materially change the result.
EUREKA COUNTY.
The majorities on the State ticket in
this county are as follows, with two or
three small precincts to hear from that
will not change the figures, unless to
add one or two to the Democratic side:
Cassidy, 1863; Adams, 252; Laughton,
l62; Hallock. 40; Dormer, 202; Sadler,
ST.; Merrill, 1877; Young, %; Harlow,
205; Leonard, 1875.
oRMsBy COUNTY.
The majorities in O-msby county are;
Adams, "a; Laughton, 2l5; Powping,
); Leonard, 1888; Bicknell, 279; Hsllock,
2O2; Dormer. 1871; Tufy, 337; Daven.
port. l25; Preble, 1874; Young, 232;
Harlow. 23l.
ELRo COUNTY.
The returns are incomplete, but as
far as heard from give Cassidy 300 ma
jority; Adams, It's; and the balance OF
the Democratic State ticket with one
or two exceptions, about 10 majority.
wAsHoE COUNTY.
Strother, 80 majority; Laughton, l26;
Powning, 100; Leonard, 2O6; Hallock,
l72; Dormer, 40; Tufy, 2l3; Daven-
port, l73; Preble, 245; Bicknell, l76;
Young, 2lO; Harlow, lSS. There are
three precincts from which returns had
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Andcrs0n's Remains.

The remains of James K. Anderson,
late editor of the Eureka Leader, who
was fatally wounded few days before
the election, were taken East yester-
day, to Indianapolis, Ind, for inter-
ment. The widow of Anderson and
her children accompanied the body.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
winsry weather.

Yesterday was about as cold day as
is ever experienced here at any season
OF the year. The change was sudden
and people went around shivering.
Last night the mercury went down to
. degrees. which is very nearly as cold
ss it gets here in January some VIM
ters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
The Assembly Ticket.

The returns received at this office
from the several precincts in the county
for Assemblymen, foot up as follows:
Democrats--C. II. Il. Hardin, 522
votes; Joseph Organ, 81 votes; Geo.
Heating, 45l votes.
Republicans-David Melarkey, 1854
votes; ID. ID. Grannis, 279 votes; j. l..
Guthrie, 305 votes.
These returns, though not absolutely
correct, will not vary much from the
official count; therefore, Harding and
Heating, Democrats, and Melarkey,
Republican, are elected-the latter, ac-
cording to the returns, by ID majority.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

Yesterday in Justice Osborn's court,
Hugh Norton. who pleaded guilty to a
charge of petit larceny for stealing a
breast pin from G.. w. Baker of Eure-
ka, was sentenced to pay fine of 500
or 30 days in the County Jail.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
The District JudgesIlip.

The returns from this county for
District Judge foot up a majority of
ll2 for j. ii. Macmillan. The returns
from Elko county foot up All majority
for Il. r. Bigelow, giving him major
ity Of 30j in the district.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

Fretful babies cannot help disturbing
everybody, and mothers should know
how soothing Parker's Ginger Tonic is.
1t stops babies pains. makes them
healthy, relieves their own anxiety and
is safe to use. II Journal.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
To NY Customers.

ar THE RAILROAD MARKET will be
closed on Sundays, after this date, from
III o'clock in the forenoon. Customers
will therefore please obtain their meat
on Saturday evening or early Sunday
morning.
apl7 GEORGE BERK.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Taken East.

The remains OF John Evans, who up
to few weeks ago. was passenger
brakeman between this place and True
kee. were taken East on yesterdays
train accompanied by Ed. Evans. a
brother of deceased.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

There will be Sabbath-school at the
Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow
Sunday at 1890 o'clock, A. M.
The Juvenile Temple will meet at IL
o'clock, NJ.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at $50 o'clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

COFFEE DRINKERS should not fail to
call and sample my fresh stock. The
purest Cotiees in Winnemucca can be
found at the Winnemucca Celebrated
Cash Store.
al9 f. c. ROBINS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
The sulphur Business.

Superintendent Rhodes, of the Hum
boldt Sulphur mine, says the company
is now shipping refined sulphur at the
rate OF 200 tons per month.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

The citizens OF Winnemucca and sur
rounding neighhorhood can be supplied
with fresh Baltimore Oysters by leav-
ing their orders at the "Oyster aud
Fruit Depot most
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

Watches! Watches! Watches! Every
make. Every kind. Silver, gold and
nickle. Every watch sold guaranteed,
or no sale. Save money and bdy them
of the square dealing house OF Uncle
Harris, 22l Kearuy, between Bush and
Suffer Sts., San Francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Elected sheriff.

w. II. Sweeney, a brother of p.
Sweeney. of Pleasant Valley. in this
county, was elected Sheriff of Eureka
county On the Democratic ticket last
Tuesday.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Navy Blue Overshirts.

This day / received from the East
one of the largest and best stocks of
Navy Blue Overshirts ever brought to
Winnemucca. Do not fail to call and
examine them and satisfy yourself.
je24 +. G. ROBINS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

The Reno papers say it is reported
that G. G. Huntingdon. Vice President
OF the Central Pacific Railroad, has or
dered twent, tive diding cars for use
on the Central and Southern Pacific
roads.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

A change having been made in the
proprietorship of the Fashion Saloon,
all those persons who are indebted to
Il. S. ARcHbR are requested to call
around and settle their accounts at as
early day as possible.
K. s. ARCHER.
Winnemucca. Sept. s, 1882.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

Harry Day. the Fusion candidate for
State Senator in Ormsby county, was
defeated by Parker. the Railrod candi-
date, by nine majority.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
SKATING: RINK.

Robins & Akin have just received
large lot of roller skates and have
opened a rink in Centennial Hall.
Doors open at $3.50 in the evening,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Matinee Saturday from 2 to 4 NJ.
Call and see the fun. o25
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
KIine's Beer.

On your way to the c. P. r. K.
Depot. call at Gus kRENKEL's place
and try his Jake Kline's Carson Beer.
1t is the best in the land. s26tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Look Here

Call at the "Oyster and Fruit Fruit
Depot" for your fresh oysters and
fresh fruit. most
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
A Handsome Wagon.

A stylish-looking meat wagon arrived
here yesterday from Sacramento, for
George Berk, of the Railroad Market
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

SLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure
is the remedy for you. Go to the
Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

We learn from authentic sources
that Ferd. Ried is to be be appointed
Deputy by L. L. Richard, Sheriff elect.
A much better selection for the place
could not be made.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Baltimore oysters.

Fresh Baltimore Oysters received
every other day, at the "Oyster and
Fruit Depot" northwest of the Post
office. most
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Baltimore Oysters.

Baltimore Oysters received three
times week, at the "Oyster and Fruit
Depot. most
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

GRAY HAIRS often cause annoyance,
which Parker's Hair Balsam prevents
by restoring the youthful COLOR
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

Fresh California Fruits and Vegeta-
bles received daily. A full stock of
Groceries and Provisions. All sold
cheap for cash.
Leave your orders with
my7-tf A. KLEINRANs.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vital
izer is guaranteed to cure you. Go to
the Eagle Drug Store for it.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

WHY Will g cough when Shilon s
Cure will give ls.meoiste relief. Price
10 cts, 80 cts. and 81, at the Eagle
Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

THE Mexican remedy for diseases of
the kidneys and bladder is Damiana
Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

Group, Whooping Cough and Bron-
chitis Immediately relieved by Shiloh's
Cure, which you can always get at the
Eagle Drug Store. ol7eow
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
SPECIAL LOCALS.
Baltimore oysters.

Baltimore Oysters, fresh from the
salt waters of Chesapeake Bay, at the
"Oyster and Fruit Depot" northwest
of the Postoiiice. n6-3t
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

SHILoH's Cough and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on guarantee. 1t
cures Consumption. And you can get
it at the Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

If you want good appetite, drink
Damiana Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

You WILL NEVER have sour stom
ach, if you drink Damiana Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

GoLDEN's LIoUD BEEF Tonic pro-
notes digestion; admirably adapted for
females in delicate health. OF drug
gists.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

If you do. call ON ARCHER, at the
Fashion Sample Rooms" and try his
"Clear Havana Cigar" best in
Winnemucca. fl7-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

SHILoH's CURE WILL Immediately
relieve Group, Whooping couch and
Bronchitis. Cali at the Eagle Drug
Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

Al DAMlANA BrrrERs regulates the
stomach.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

For LAME BACK, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price % cts.
1t can be obtained at the Eagle Drug
Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

A POSITIVE CURE for dyspepsia
Damians Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11
Sealing Wax.

Fruit Gamers should not fail to ex.
anime my stock of SEALING WAX when
they commence canning fruit.
lea +. {. ROBINS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

At the Auburn mine twelve hundred q, 200
Get. more or less, in length and four feet, SIX
inehe. wide, by seven feet Ugh. Location ana
other particulars will be gwen by the Fore
man, at the mine. TiaiFering not 70 be con-
sidered. Bids 20 state terms, with and withoue
powder and tools, Address
L. : HODGES. sup't
Winnemucca. Nevs
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

DAMIANA makes the old young and
the weak strong and healthy.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

THAT HACKING CoUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We
guarantee it. You can get it at the
Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

For HEALTH, strength and vigor,
drink Damiana Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

LOOk Eztrt COfftts ana Teas
Such quantities, such qualities and
low prices have never been equaled in
Winnemucca Try my Tea--25 cents
per pound. +. c. ROBINS.
apl9 Celebrated Cash Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

N. LEVY & Co. are agents for Dami-
ana Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

N. Levy Co. are agents for Dami-
ana Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

n. LEVY & Co. are agents for Dami-
ana Bitters.
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Hay and Grain For Sale
DRIED FRUIT. ETC.

DRIED FRUIT, ETC.
California RAIsINs. new Crop;
California FIGS, new crop;
California DRIED PLUMs, new crop;
California DRIED BLAcKBERRIEs, new
crop; fresh German PRUNEs; fine eating
Apples, Sweet Potatoes. Oniens, Cabbage,
Tomatoes, ETC., ETC., constantly on hand at tho
"Oyster and Fruit Depot" northwest of the
Postofice.
ns.lm J. ROBINS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

All respectable dealers keep Damiana
Bitters. ~'.r'
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

For Hams and Bacon that are unsur-
passed for quality and price, call at the
Celebrated Cash Store.
apl9 f. c. ROBINS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-11

PIXIES "Toothache' Drops" cure in
one minute.
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PROPOSALS WANTED I

AUBURN CON. G. NJ. co.
wlNSEAUcoA, New, July 81, 1882.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-14
XLVIITH CONGRESS.
The Tariff Commission Bill Taken Up
in the Senate, and Senator Slater
Advocates Free Trade.
The Senate Bill to Punish PoIygamy
Considered in the House, but no
Conclusion Reached.

! WASHINGTON, March 13-Sendte-A num-
/ Der OF petitions were presented and referred.
Senator Sherman presented a resolution
| from the Chamber of Commerce of CiDciu-
natl, asking Congress to take steps te relieve
the suffering caused by the overflow of the
Mississippi river. Referred.
The following reports were made: To pro-
vide for the allotment of land in sevsrslty to
Indians, and to extend to Indians the protec-
ton of the laws oil the States and Territories.
Calendar
For the erection of a public building at
Hot Springs, Ark. Calendar.
For the appointment of a committee on
public expend itures, to consist Of seven sena-
tors. Calender.
Senator Plumb gave notice that he would
call up The postoffice appropriation bill for
consideration Tomorrow.
S, nator Lapham offered a resolution,
which adopted, directing the secretary
of the interior to transmit to the Senate
list of all Indian reservations on which
troops are stationed and inform alton touch
ing the destruction of timber thereon by the
troops.
1ne tariff commission bill was taken up,
and Senator Slater maintained that the great
est hindrance to the achievement of COM
mercial supremacy was protection, and the
only condition on which We could win sue
cess was the adoption OF free trade.
After an executive session OF three hours
the Senate adjourned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-14

NcW 1OIk bulletin.
Following is the definition of the term
broker, in connt cfion with the proposed
Tariff Association in this city: By The term
brok is meant one whose business, in whole
or in part is that of fire insurance brokerage
Tor his own profit, including insurance COM
panies and agents of insurance companies
and not one who shall act in the capacity of
a broker for the purpose OF securing by pay
ment to the assured an abatement from the
rate chargeable under this agreement, and
under no circumstance shall it include any
employee of The assured other than such
broker, or OF any insurance company, or of
any sgency. No person shall receive greater
pay than brokers, with the exception that
each company or agency may have commits
stoned agents or branch Manager on such
terms for compensation as may be agreed
upon with them; but they shall be
subject to the same rules in all re-
spects as the head offices, and shall be full
authorized to make risks binding on the
companies represented by them, and the
names OF such agents on la sIGh- LIIana ger
shall be filed with the secretary of the asso-
citation, subject to the inspection Of any MEM
Der thereof, and fo- the action of such agents
or branch managers the company or agent
employing them shall be responsible No
person other than agents or branch managers,
as above described, shall be employed to So
licit business for any member of this assOca-
ton by more than one company or agency,
and then only at a fixed salary, which shall
be in leu OF all brokerage or commission,
and payment to the assured or his employe,
of any amount as payment for business re-
ceived, or in endeavors to influence business
by any of the persons named, shall be con-
sidered a violation of this rule. The rules,
regulations and rates of this association
shall apply to the cities of New York,
Brooklyn, Jersey City, Hoboken and sche-
dule rated buildings on Staten Island, to be
known as the metropolitan district.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-14
THE MIssIssIPPI RIvEe.

The present overflow of the Father Of
Waters invests this great stream with addi-
tional interest. The fertility OF the soil in
undated, its productiveness and indispensable
value in producing the chief product of
Southern labor and Southern prosperity, will
always fill this region with a stubborn peo-
pie, who cannot be driven from lands so rich
by overAows. Memphis is now Overlooking
with refugees from the Mississippi and Ar
kansas Bottoms, and their faith in the ulti-
mate success Of the levee syste m is unshakeu.
They say that the levee system has pro-
tected them for years from ordinary overhows,
and TO argue against the levees now be-
cause of the present extraordinary and e1ceI =
tional food, is as absurd as to argue against
the safety and rebuilding of house because
it has been destroyed by whirlwind OF
such unusual violence that it wrecked every
thing in its track. As population increases
and the value of the inundated lsnds become
known, the influx OF population will'ineresss
until there will be q continuous plantation
from Cairo to New Orleans. The finest cot
ton lsnds on the face of the globe are TO be
found oE the Mississippi river. These lsnds
are sure to increase in value and population.
That they are 70 be occupied in sll time to