davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT HAVE
IN received the Assessment Roll and original
the Assessor Of Lincoln County, Nevsds. and
the same is in my once for public inspection.
The Board Of Equalization will meet ct their
ONCE on Monday, September 18th. A. d.
1882. for the purpose Of equslxing said roll, and
viii continue In session from Day to day until
October. A. d. 1882, and al persons having
objections to make to said assessments must
present the same to said Board when IN s6eaion,
GEO. T. 0ONNAN, $50
County Clerk and Ex-Oficio Clerk Of the Board
Of County Commissioner.
sestd By z. 4. Prxnsox, Deputy.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23

A Colorado correspondent of an Iowa
paper is responsible for the following:
Bill Nuckells, prospector, fell down
prospect shaft forty feet deep, right into
a nest of blacksnakes. Most men would
have died Of fright, but Nuckells was
not that sort Of man. He tied several
snakes together and started them up the
side of the shaft, tying fresh snake as
fast rs the rest went up. Pretty soon
the head Of the snakes got over the edge
and started down hill. Nuckells kept ON
tying fresh reptiles until he had used up
a couple of hundred-eyery snake there
was in the shaft. By this time the
crowd Of snakes on the outside wfs
strong enough to pull him out of the
shaft, and he soon reached Mead's rancla,
safe and sound.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23
Registration Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
IN books Of registration for the general cleo.
tion to be held November Z, 1882, for the elec.
tion Of State. County and Township officers, are
now open and will remain open daily ON ell
October 20, 1882, at which time the books for
registration will close at O'Clock P. II. Tho
law requires naturslized citixens to exhibit
their certificates Of naturalization at the time
they present themselves for registration.
=. BUNKER,
Registry Agent, Bunkerville, Lincoln County.
Nevada. +a
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23
HOW HUMBOLDT SECURED A
PRIZE.
Paris American Register |

The approaching total disappearance
Of the Muhlendamm in Berlin, rather
curious and ill-reputed quarter of the
Prussian capital, besides being the cen
trail seat of the "Old Clos" recalls a
little story of which no less person than
Alexander Won Humboldt is the hero.
While passing through there ON raw
afternoon in October in 1916 he found
himself suddenly accosted by half dozen
enterprising pedlers, offering their cast
off goods to him in the most eloquent
and persuasive terms. Wrapped in
thought, their offers and entreaties would
have been lost upon him had not some
salesman, more eager than the rest,
pulled him by the coat and held up
green velvet vest "as good as new" to
the amazed savant's gaze. Humboldt
shook his head, but on perceiving pair
Of old pistols inlaid with mother-of- pearl,
he approached the stand and asked the
price. "Ten thalers and dirt cheap at
that. Paid nine for them myself, and
with repairs and interest makes Just ten
thalers." Humboldt put down two
Freidrichs-d'or, took the change, and
carried off his exceptionally cheap ac-
QUESTION enveloped in dingy sheet Of
paper, torn from an old book. On his
way he happened to look at the wrapper
and discovered it to be treasure far
more valuable than the pistols. 1t was a
leaf from a medieval herbarium." In
stantly he retraced his steps in search Of
the seller, and more particularly in that
of the remainder of the book. Impos.
sible for him to find either seller or shop
despite of numerous inquiries. The anti.
quaries suspected him of having rued Of
his bargain and with laudable esprit de
corps refused to betray one another
Humboldt, no less keen, finally re
markeed: ''Pity! cannot find my man
He gave me back thaler too much ant
l came to return it." He was quickly
surrounded by twenty or thirty dealers
each one of whom noisly asserted himsel
to be "his man." He became fairl.
frightened and at last pointed the pistol
at them. Instantly the crowd dispersed
save one individual, who slyly grinne
at him and said: "No powder nor ball
in either of them, know Put ther
quietly by, my good sir, and give me m
thaler." The real seller was fount
Humboldt went into his shop, discovere
the ancient parchment-tome, rare spec
men, with but few leaves missing
Touched by his purchasers pretende
honesty Old Clo', desirous Of appearir
no less generous on his part, pulled dow
an old pair of pants, threw them on tt
book and said: "I'll let you have IL
book at thalers with those pants throw
in, which nice old gentleman like you
self may yet wear many Sunday
The bargain was finally closed on tn
basis, Humboldt, however, refusing
accept the pants. He carried oft t
book and pistols, and on showing !
literary treasure to friends in after veal
often smilingly alluded to the Sund
pants thrown in.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23

THE ROAD TO RUIN.-During the past
few days a number of well-meaning
gentlemen have been apparently striving
to establish as fact the theory that a
person who once enters the broad road |
to ruin can never get himself out Of it. |
If he once plunges into the stream he
will be swept along by the tide. Obser-
vation teaches us that this theory is not
correct. A considerable proportion OF
men are, at some period of their lives, on
the road which leads to ruin. They are
subject to influences which would lead to
moral destruction unless the individual
takes charge of himself and refuses to 90
| further in q way which his reason tells
him he should shun. 1t is part OF the
experience of life to encounter those evil
influences, and sink beneath them or rise
above them. Precisely how far this road
to ruin is travelled is in one sense i'm
material. The point is that at some
stage a choice has to be made between
the two paths. Now, the question comes,
at what point may forgiveness be extend
ed, and at what point refused? How
much worse is the convict than the man
who commits the same offense, but es.
capes punishment? A very estimable
clergyman tells us that society may TOR.
give, but cannot forget. As matter OF
fact, if society forgives, it need not for
get. When society forgives, it enables
an ex.convict to earn a living. II
does not put him in the high places at
, | first, but it gives him chance in the low
places, and lets him work up. recol
lection of his sin and its punishment Ii
, often the strongest support in the deter
mination to reform. The protection o
society does not require that maj
should be reminded of his sin at ever.
stage of his efforts to lead an honest life
5 One day the doctor pulled tooth TO
e Annie. Not long after her papa gave he
!, some candy. Her little year-old siste
wanted, and cried for some Of it. swell,
said Annie, seat it! eat it all up, if yo
want to. But twill make your stomac
!. ache. and then the doctor will have
come and pull it"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23
Notice to Creditors.

Il TICE is hereby given by the undersigned
Administrator of the estate Of Mortimer Fuller,
deceased. to the creditors Of. and all persons
having claims against the said deceased, to ex-
hibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within
four months after the first publication Of this
notice. to said administrator at Pioche in the
County Of Lincoln, Nevada. 4Fe
Dated at Phoebe. August 7, 1882.
au12-5t LII BETZ, Administrator.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23
SheriR's Sale.

'DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
ID out Of the Sixth Judicial District Court,
in and for the County Of Lincoln. State of Ne
vada, and to me directed and delivered, for q
Judgment rendered in said Court on the 4th Of
September, A. D 1882, in favor Of Joseph Eisen-
mann and against John Kinney and wife, for
the sum Of four hundred and seventy 76-l00
dollars, debt. together with two 26-l00 ($2.2S)
dollars, tax costs and all sccruiug costs and In
terssts, have levied on the following property,
to wit:
One ten.horse power, balance wheel, bar
ley cracker. 4 tumbling rods. jack belt. at Jas.
Buffers ranch in Pahranagat Valley. Lincoln
County, Nevada. One Separator, at Hiko, Lin
con County, Nevada. One Buckeye reaper and
mower combined. l Mccormick mower, 3A
Fish wagon, the running gear Of ] Sk wagon
with three wheels, bellows, wise, ! anvil,
grindstone, l screw plate. swedge hammer, l
square, l rasp, 2 fles, one-horss iron axle
wagon, pitch forks. wheeloarow, as'incn
blow, moving scythe, mare muies-one
mouse-color, branded "B" on right thigh and
NV" on right shoulder: one black, no brand,
tail broke down; one dun, branded and vented
"a Q" on left shoulder and thigh; and one bay.
branded "M" on left side Of neck-and double
rahagst Valley, Lincoln County, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on
Saturday. the 23d day Of septs mber.
A. D. 1882. beginning at the hour Of ~ O'CLOCK
NJ. Of that day, will sell all the right, title
and interest of said Kinney and wife In and
| to the above described property, at the above
named places In Pahranagst Valley. Lincoln
| County, Nevada, at public auction, for cash In
hand, to the highest and best bidder, to sstisf,
said execution and all costs
! Bys. D. SAITH, Deputy sheriff. seistd
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23
THE n ECORD

delivered In Pioche and Bullionville at 26
ceuts per week. payable to the Carriers.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23

il persons having business with this Office are
"equested to address the REcoRD PuBLoNIHsI
COMPANY. We have no authorized Agents.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-09-23

A Sunday school boy was asked if his
father was q Christian. "Yes, sir" he
replied, "but he Is not working at it
much"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
wasHINcToN,s BIRTHDAY.

Tomorrow will be the 22d of February
the anniversary of the birthday of George
Washington whose episode with the
Ratchet and his parents cherry tree, is 8
well known tradition. The day will be
observed in this city by the annual festival
of the Old Settlers Association which will
be held at Armory Hall tomorrow even
ing.
The military company of Davenport
will give parade during the afternoon
and in the evening an exhibition drill at
their armory. At the conclusion of the
drill dance will occur.
The Land League of Davenport will also
celebrate the day both as the anniversary
Of Washington's birthday and also of Graf
tans famous declaration concerning the
independence of Ireland. In the evening
exercises will be held at Library Hall, and
addresses appropriate to the occasion de-
livered by J. E. Halligan, D. G. Shelly, A
P. McGuirk and T. ]. OBrien.
The Rock Island Land League will also
observe the day in a similar fashion. In
the evening a meeting win be held at Nor
ris' Hall where Rev. Thomas Mackin, of
St. Josephs church viii deliver an address
on Grattan and his personal characteristics.
Other speakers have been invited TO
attend and address the meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21

the change in the weather are the agricul
tural men who were behind in their orders
They can stand little winter even in the
lap of spring.
The improvements to the Jail are delay
ed by the storm, as the tin has arrived, but
the worlxmen are unable to complete the
roof during the present Indictment season
The members OF the Davenport Board OF
Trade were obliged to visit this side of the
river this afternoon. in order to receive tel
egraph markets from the east. They num-
bered some forty persons.
9 A team of horses attempted to run
away with street car this morning, near
the pillow works, in the lower part of the
city. One of the passengers was thrown
against the window, which was badly
demoralized. The passenger was not in
jured
The telegraph pole located on the draw
of the bridge was broken off this morning,
and as consequence the various wires at
tached were broken. There is no communi-
cation with the west.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
LENTRr SEASON.

Tomorrow will be Ash Wednesday. the
first day of Lent and as such it will be
probably observed by the Episcopal and
Catholic congregations in this city, by SER
vices at the various churches.
The season of Lent continues until the
evening before Easter, comprising forty
days, exclusive of all Sundays which fall
within that period; as all Sundays are fast
days. and therefore cannot be part of Lent.
The season of Lent is one of fasting, hnmiI-
iation and prayer. It is kept in comrnemo
ration of the total abstinence of Jesus
Christ from all manner of food for forty
days during his temptation by the devil in
the wilderness. The pious members Of the
church who most vigorously keep it will
abstain during the season from all. worldly
amusements, and observe the prescribed
rules laid down by the head of the church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
A RELIC.

The Old Settlers Association, through
| of this city, has among its temporal pos
sessions a cane which has both a unique
and interesting history. 1t was originally
cut by Col. George Davenport, in the year
1916, from a tree growing on the Island,
and was not a portion of the flag staff
which did service at Fort Armstrong. as has
been generally supposed. 1t was cut to be
used as a cane by the first white settler in
this locality. 1t came into the possession
of Col. Davenports son, the Hon. Bailey
Davenport, of this city, and was by him
donated to the Old Settlers Association
At his expense it has been adopted for
keeping the death record of the presidents
of the association. The name of every
president is engraved upon gold band of
octagonal shape, each side of the octagon
containing two names. The head proper
is designed to contain the deaths of these
old settlers who have been honered by the
association in becoming its president
The first band is new completely filed
with names, as the first sixteen presidents
are appropriately engraved The death
records shows that but three of these Off
cials have passed away. their names being
j. w. Spencer, Feb. 90, 1878, Jacob
Norris, Sept. II, 1874, and Lewis Wells,
Dec. 10th, 1875.
Joseph Baker the jeweller, has just COM
y1Iafad +ho sacopd hand which will offard
space for the name of sixteen additional
names. The death record viii be made on
a plain gold band adjoining the one above
described, while the names will be engrav-
ed on an octagonal band Of a pattern ex-
actly similar to the first one, which now
contains the names of the first sixteen pres
idents of the association.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21

ticles So far the members have not sue
ceeded, and as . substitute for their orig.
inal intention, they have adopted differ
emit plan to accomplish the same result.
Joseph Baker, of this city, secretary OF
the association. has just received mono
gram which contains the initial letters OF
the United States Jewellers Guild, combin-
ed in neat and artistic manner 1t is
now the object of that organization-to Sc
cure the adoption of the monogram by all
the standard manufactures of jewelry in
the United States. The monogram has
been patented, and none but these first
class manufacturers will be allowed to
stamp the same upon articles turned off.
The members farther intend to secure
bonds from the proprietors of the several
concerns, conditional upon the fact that
none but goods of certain intrinsic value
shall be stamped with the initials of the
association. In case any of the manufae-
turers fail to comply with the conditions
of their respective bonds the amount nam
ed therein will be due the association.
In this manner they hope to prevent the
introduction of inferior articles, and to
make their monogram a synonym for
standard articles.
The Wisconsin branch of the Guild has
passed the necessary resolutions, and the
Racine Silver Plate Works has entered
into a bond of 10000 to furnish only goods
of certain intrinsic value upon which the
monogram will be placed.
1t is expected that other state branches
will take similar action, and when in gen
eral use, material benefits will accrue to
the manufacturer and the silver dealer, as
well as the public at large.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
RAILWAYS
SarsapariEIlan Reselyent,

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries OF the Bone. HUI
mors In the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases Bad or Un-
natural Habit Of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fee
yer Sores, Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Ricketts,, White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine Az
9ections, Cankers, Glandular Ssvellings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic Rheumatism and Govt, Con-
sumption, Gravel and CRlculous Deposits, snG
xietles of the above complaints to which some
times are given specious names
We assert that there is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
step by step, surely, from the foundation, and
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE sToRPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD IS SUPPLIED 10 THE system, from which
new material is formed. This 10 the first correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsoLvENr.
In cases where the system has been salivated,
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accum plated and become deposited in the
bones, joints, ETC., causing carries OF the bones,
ricketts, spinal curvatures, cOntOrtions, white swell
3tngs, varfcose veins. etc., the SA8sAPARILLIAN
will resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus OF the disease from the system.
IF those who are taxing these medicines for the
cure OF Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphilitic discusses.
however slow may be the cure. 'Ieel better, - and
and their general health improving, their flesh and
weight increasing, or even keeping its own, is a
sure sigh that the cure Is progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus OF tho disease is not inactive; IL not
rested and driven from the blood it will spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. AS soon
az the SARsAPAarLITAN makes the petiont feel
better - every hour you will grew better and in
c-@s in health. strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
LOGS.

The Nsssassippi Lttna6erman has the fol-
lowing 10 say about the logging interests
OF the northwestern pineries:
1T is needless to say that the last week
has been a most unfortunate one-we NAV
almost say disastrous one-to the logging
Interests Of the Northwestern pineries.
The last vestige of snow has long since
disappeared from these parts. and the ice
in the rivers, lakes and swamps is fast Civ
ing away It brings sad disappointment
and great pecuniary loss to me lumbermen
and ioggers who have their money invested
infhe camps. The jig is up, and the goose
Is cooked all the way westward from Sagi-
nav Bay to Lake Michigan, and from
Green Bay across to the Chippewa, st. Croix
and Rum rivers The Chippewa camps
have been breaking up and returning
In supreme disgust all the week past. The
shortage In the coming log crop must GER
tainly be very great in al these regions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
MoNoGRAMs.

The United States jewelers. Guild has
lately inaugurated a system which it is
thought will not only protect the members
of that organization. but prove of great
benefit to the general public. It has been
claimed that great difficulty has been expe-
rienced in securing jeWelry up to the stand
ard, as SO many bogus manufactures are
in existence that inferior goods are more
or less common, having the appearance
and work of those of standard works.
The Guild has sought to bring the matter
before the attention Of Congress for the
purpose of having the proper regulations
placed about the manufacture Of such ar-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
RREYlTTEs.
Mardi Gras.
The river is falling slightly.
ea1anf v,arfy wac e,;vay,. Jas

Mardi Gras
The river is falling slightly.
A select party was given last evening al
Library Hall. Davenport.
Tomorrow will be Ash Wednesday, the
commencement Of Lent.
The beautiful snow once more covers the
earth in this locality
The snow intertered with the street
cars last night.
The Old Settlers festival will be held at
the Armory building to morrow evening.
A marriage license was issued to lei. B.
Smith and Miss Lizzie 4TcCuery.
The iron moulders ball will be given
this evening.
Prof. Swing will lecture at Moline next
Monday evening.
The Board of Supervisors win meet next
week.
Go to G. II. Speaker for hard coal and
hard wood.
The Davenport public schools viii enjoy
half holiday tomorrow.
Investigation of charges against Street
1OElfltlSSICnCI w aAlSh WIZ Nc
this evening.
The Strategists at Harpers theatre drew
a fair house last evening in spite of the
weather.
Literary exercises appropriate to Wash
ington's birthday will be held at the sixth
ward school tomorrow afternoon.
The tin having arrived, work on the jail
building roof will be commenced as soon
as the weather will permit.
The Davenport Military Company will
give ball at their ArmorY tomorrow
evening.
The Forester Gun Club of Davenport
will hold shooting match tomorrow
afternoon at the fair ground.
The members of the Davenport branch
of the Rock Island Hennepin Canal Com
mite, met this afternoon, when Edward
Russell gave an account of the progress of
the work at Washington.
The L. l.. Lowell and the Penguin are
still engaged in removing the span of the
Keokuk and Hamilton bridge, knocked out
by the War Eagle. 1t is being taken out
piece by piece and will require several
days more for its complete removal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
AwRoNG IDEA.

Many persons having gotten the wrong
idea that hops are strengthening, have
taken to drinking beer and ale very freely.
The consequence is they felt better for a
short time, but when the reaction comes
they are much weaker than before.
Reader. if you value life, lay aside all
malt and alcoholic beverages and put your
trust in that temperance preparation Of
iron and vegetable tonics called Browns
iron Bitters. 1t gives real health and
strength to every part of the body, re
freshes the mind, and restores the nervous
system to its proper standard. Over 1000,
600 bottles have been sold this year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
OBITUARY.
MRS. sroppARp.

The death of Mrs. S. B. Stoddard, ST.,
occurred last Monday night from cancer
of the stomach, after an illness of several
months duration. Mrs. Stoddard was born
at Johnston, Montgomery. county. New
York, in the year 1915. Her parents
moved to Indiana at an early day. She
continued to reside in Vandeburgh county,
Indiana, until 1874, when she was married
to S. B. Stoddard. In 1851 the deceased
and her husband came to Rock Island, and
in this city they have resided up to the
present time. She leaves husband and
one son.
Her sister, Mrs. Y. E, McClendon, OF
Moline, was with her during her sickness
and at the time of her death.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-21
PERSONAL.
CITY.


]. Hoffmaster left last evening for New
York.
]. F. McKibben left the city this morn.
ing for Muscatine.
r. S. Wires, business manager of the
Hazel Kirke combination, is in the city.
Ell. w. Loeber, representing Bradner,
Smith & Co. Chicago, was in the city yes
terday.
The members of the "Strategists' com
bination, left for the west at an early hour
this morning.
Little Annie Buford, the seven-year old
daughter of Major Buford, is dangerously
sick with spinal meningitis.
W. A. Dryden. one of the department
agents of B. ID. Buford & Co., arrived
from the east last evening.