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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14

Two children died in Westmoreland
county, Va. week before last, from
eating poisoned watermelons taken
from field owned by Mr. King. who
had put strychnine m his melons for
the benefit OF negroes in attendance
upon camp meeting in the neighbor-
hood.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14

An old man who has long lived alone
at Midway, Mass, was found dead IN
his cellar. held down by a barrel OF
sand. having, 1t is supposed, lain in a
dying condition for several days, the
barrel resting ON his legs where it had
fallen.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14
PRNBATE NOTICE.

Thu creditors Of the estate OF G. NJ. Miller.
deceased, viii present sfheir bills and claims
against said estate, with due proof thereof, 10
the undersigned, at her residence in Winnie
mucca, Nevada, before the expiration q tens'
months from the date aa tlse arst publication
~ this notice or the satl4a ,#ia be barred.
sfiANN MIILEF
E.4sesfs4ln aid aftate% /,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14

The city Of Davenport, Iowa, is sued
for damages by man whose daughter
WAS taken 70 a pest house under the
mistaken belief that she had small. pox.
She died Of the rough treatment.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14
Notice to Mine Owners.


Attached to the Works Is an ASSAY OFFICE
where orts win bs assayadon reasonable terms
and accurate returns guaranteed
Q. u. AVERY, Assayer.
WiDnemueca, 0csohcr ~. 1891 II
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14

AGENTS.:
CIV. CRANE SIS Pine street and 10 Leides
dorff street, Rom 80, San Francisco.
W. A. CAswELI, Sacramento, California
B.F. gmKY is authorized TO collect and re-
ceirt for subscriptions TO the SILVER STATE In
Paradise Valley
nc. MARKER Is authorized 20 collect and
receipt for subscriptions TO the SILVER STATE al
Big Meadows
A. GISrz is authorized 10 collect and receipt
for subscriptions 10 the SILVER STATE in Spring
City.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14

Only seven days elapsed after the
wedding OF man in Dubuque. Iowa,
before he eIoped with the brides eoa-
sin.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14
THE SILVER STATE.
pUBLIsHED EVERY EVENING tsUNDAYs
EXCEPTED) By
J. j. HILL & CO.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
a,c eepy, one year, by mail. 80 90.
One copy, six months, by mail. ......... 90.
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delivered bs Carrier. 25 Cents per week,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-09-14

RATES OF ADVERTISING:
Ore Square 40 lines) first insertion. .s2 SO.
Fach subsequent insertion, per square. -. 90.
A liberal reduction to regular advertisers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01

lawyers and writer's to work up case for
Communication - and though sentence
to Imprisonment, with its chances Of
pardon and escape, and its certainties
OF comfortable food, shelter and clothing,
for the convict, is u far less effective preven-
ious death on the gallows 1t may well be
doubted If certain Imprisonment would not
be better protection of the community, than
capital sentence, which may be changed to
imprisonment, by act Of the Legislature, after
an cxaltation of the virtues aud weaknesses
Of The murderer, which leaves it doubtful in
the minds Cf many whether the judge and
jury who put his life in brief jeopardy, were
not the real criminals.
Mercy is indeed twice blessed virtue"
ut besscth him that gives and him that
takes II Is an attribute 10
God himself" But there is mercy
which is not mercy. The interests of the
criminal and Of the community are commonly
in direct conflict. Both can rarely be served
by interference with the high and solemn
course of criminal justice and we shall al
ways he content to he ranked with those who
reserve their pity and clemency for the inno-
cent victims of crime, and for the public,
every man, woman and child of whom may
become such victim where the penalties for
crime ate relaxed, rather than for murderers,
however misguided and dull in moral sense.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01
MERCY WHICH Is NOT MERCY.

In the discussion of the case of the young
murderer Meaker, who's. sentence has been
commutcd to imprisonment by the Legisla.
ture, much use was made by the advocates
of such communication, of the phrase that the
Legislature was sitting as "court of
mercy"
There is a serious question whether the
Legislature ought to sit as such court, as
the phrase is commonly understood. In the
opinion Of many men of sound judgment
tie Legislature should never exercise its
sovereign power ofaverting penalties, except
in cases where the discovery of new evil
dcucc makes ii altogether probable that a
new trial would result in acquttal or modti-
cation of the sentence. But if the Legsla
turc is properly court of mercy" then the
question arises, on whom should the
Legislature have mercy-on the few
or the many on criminals or on the COM
munity: The remarks made in cases
Of this kind often 60 upon the assump-
ton that mercy is only applicable to the par
tltuloi III WuoNt Dcuul IcFtlsul VI
sentence is asked and that those who favor
a suspension of sentence are the only merci-
full ones. But there is another view of the
case worth considering. The legislators who,
in this case, have tried to prevent an arbi-
trary interruption OF the due and regular
course of justice are not n set of sanguinary
brutes, delighting in cruelty and thirsting
for the life OF an unfortunate youth, more
snned against than SHINING They are kind
hearted, merciful gentlemen-indced, in oul
humble opinion, theirs was the more merci
full Of the two opposing sides. Theirs was
the truer mercy, the most comprehensive, the
mercy which would save the greater number
from death. 1t embraced not alone life
which, by the accounts OF his friends, would
be worthless 10 the community if he was sci
at large, and which, unless future pardon
libcrates him, must be spent within the wall,
OF The State prison but the lives OF the in
nocent victims of future murders, and the
pence OF the community which is imperlleC
by the uncertainty of retribution for crime
Our State has already gained very undesir
abe reputation by the number of capita
crimes perpetrated within our borders, in re
cent years. Aud we have not a doubt this
this prevalence of crime has been largely du,
to the uncertainty of justice in Vermont
Criminals or would-be criminals, are terri
fed only by penalties which inexoraby fol
low arrest, trial aud sentence. If they Sc,
that only every other murderer is hanged
they will take the even chance of escaping
the gallows. 1t has become very import
ant question whether the solemn penalty o
death were not better abolished than to b,
thus the football of the general assembly
The murderers are not many whose friends
cannolraise hundred or two dollars to hire
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01
Prof. Peter Golfers Hobby.

The Committee of the National Academy
of Science, to which was referred the sub
ject of 'rhe scientific and economic relations
of the sorghum sugar industry has for
warded its report to DIR. Loriug, commits
sioncr of agriculture. 1t is signed by Pro-
fessors Brewer, Johnson and Siliman of
Yale, Chandler and Moore Of New York,
and Smith of Kentucky. They fluid that the
stocks of sorgham and Indian corn contain
sugar which may be extracted protitaby,
and that the amount contained in the stocks
of corn raised in the United States in 1880,
and capable of being recovered by CONNER
cial processes, was equal TO the present sugar
product of the entire world. The committee
find that high grade marketable sugar has
been successfully made from sorghum juice
in considerable quantities, and that it may
be produced in almost all parts of the coun-
try at q profit. The committees conclusions
are summed up as follows;
First-Cane should be worked up US soon
us cut.
Second-That suckers should not be al
lowed in the crop.
Third-That the exclusion of all immature
cane is of the greatest importance in the man.
ufacturc of sugar.
Fourth-Sugar has been made from sorg-
hum and corn stocks.
Fitth-Ripe seed will indicate the proper
time for working up the crop.
Sixlh-That rain and drouth do not affect
the quality of the juice.
Seventh Mature sorghum is not injured
by frost.
Eighth-Loss of sucrose in sorghum syrup
is no greater than that In syrup from sugar
cane.
Ninth-That the presence of gum in the
syrup of cane and maize is the great obstacle
in the way of sugar manufacture.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01

In the course OF a recent public address the
Rev. DR.. Howard Crosby made some very
sensible and timely criticisms on the great
and growing evil among the colleges Of I'M
duly fostering boat-clubS and ball-clubs-an
evil due, in his opinion, to a ''servile aping'
of foreign institutions Of learning Rev DR..
Crosby said that young men should in time
of relaxation go ont on the green aud have Il
good game Of ball. or should 60 down to the
river and have row, is most natural and
eommendable hut, he continued, 'that they
should form clubs for training, and spend
mon, lbs in the process, and have great public
Gonte3's before thousands all over the coun-
try, and attract the professional roughs with
their betting and drinking to The grand show,
in oil OF which study is neglected, and must
be neglected is an abomnation OF the first
order. 1t Is shame that college presidents
are actually Promoting this demoraizng sys-
ten. No wonder SO many young men can
not go to college because all this high living
is so costly II they refuse to pay the
taxes for all sorts OF fooling they are showed
aside as mean fellows, and this ostracism
very few can bear, 1t costs u student at
Yale or Harvard from $1,000 to $4,000 u year
If he is going TO be in full rapport with his
class. 1t becomes college trustees to see that
these expensive habits, 81 inimical to all true
study, are prohibited, aud that professors
and students give need to the important work
for which the college was created" DR..
Crosby's remarks are forcible and timely,
and we trust that his advice will make an
mpressi on in tie proper quarters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01

Announcement las already been made that
movement is on foot in Canada, promoted
by the leading dealers in hay, to present a
heavy claim against the United States Gov
eminent, Ever since The abrogation Of the
Reciprocity Treaty between Canada and the
United States, in 1866, a duty of twenty per
cent per ton nd caloyem, has been charged on
all hay imported into the United States from
Cauala. This tariff was based on the pre-
sumption that hay came under the panel of
manufactured goods inasmuch as the process
Of cuyinggrass, converting as it did the gluten
and starch therein to sugar. made hay a man.
ufac,ured article. test case was instituted
against the Government by Mr.. James Fra
ser, and appealed to the Supreme Court
where judgment has recently been given de-
clarng the duty of twenty per cent al ralo-
rem per ton to lie illegal, and also STIMULATING
that the customs authorities of the United
States had only the power of levying ten cents
per ton, inasmuch as hay came under the
panel Of raw material. As result of this
decision, those importers who since the insi-
tuition of this test action had paid the duty
under protest, have quite recently been reim-
hursed to an amount in the neghborhood of
$40 geo by the American Government, but
as this duty has been levied since 1866, up
wards of one million dollars in excess in round
figures, has been overpaid by Canadian cx-
portcrs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01

How the peoples money goes is well shown
in some fgnres given in the report Of the
fourth auditor of the treasury. A gross snm
-S96O0-was appropriated by Congress for
the expenses OF the Board of Visitors at the
naval academy at Annapolis and how the
money was spent is shown by the bill of items
printed by the auditor. The largest item
was for wine, liquors aud mineral waters, the
bill footing up nearly six hundred dollars.
Over two hundred and fifty dollars was ex-
pended for cigars, for the delectalion OF the
board and then there are charges of Sl5 for
barber Sl4 for flowers, $500 for china, SG1
for ice cream and cake, etc. Of course the
stealing is small, but it is not the less shame
full and scandalous.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01
Sir John Lubbock has lately given an ac

Sir John Lubbock has lately given an ac-
count of some fresh experiments with refer
encc to the power OF hearing in bees. A
musical box was placed on his lawn and the
bees were trained to come for honey laid on
the box. The box was kept going for sever.
al hours day during the two weeks, and
then il was brought intothe house and put out
of sight but at the open window afew yards
from where il had been before. The bees, how
ever, did not find the honey TILT was shown
them. These attempts and their issue bear
upon the popular theory that, when swarm.
ing, bees are influenced by changing on ket-
ties. and similar sounds. Sir John also re
ports his timing the work of wasp and n
bee. The "busy bee" was outdone by the
wasp in one regard, the wasp began work
earlier and left off later than the bee. The
wasp in question began work at four a. M,
and stopped at about eight in the evening,
thus improving more shining hours than the
bee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01
OH 9r&e Rress.

An important matter in respect to which
Congress ought to take prompt action is the
buzzard dollar nuisance. Out Of 125, 800, $50
pieces coiued up to November LIST, only 49,.
00O0 900 are In circulation. At the last ses-
sion Of Congress Representative Dingley of.
fered bill to reduce the silver dollar coin.
age to the actual demands of trade, ard to
put au eud to the present measure by which
the Government pledges itself to buy the
products of the mines of the honest miners Of
the Pacific slope This or some similar meas
ure ought to be passed at once.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01

The sentiment which led to the celebration
of Guy FaNkes Day in England still
possesses considerable vitality. In London,
on November 9th, hard rain dampened the
enthusiasm, but still there and oil over the
country the anniversary was remembered In
the usual manner. A London correspondent
writes that he saw fifty professions of one
sort or another in little more than an hour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01

Summary.

No doubt our Democratic friends will find
solid nuggets Of encouragement in this table
In order that they may not become unduly
excited over the prospect which the figures
hold out, it is proper to remind them that
the next President of the United States will
not be elected until 1884
This reminder is not unnecessary. Some
Of our esteemed contemporaries seem TO be
laboring under the impression that Demo-
cratic president was elected las, week. 'rhe
difference in opinion is only as TO who was
alontab
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01

Probably the most gigantic monopoly in
tie world is the Standard oil company. The
tax suit begun eighteen months ago by the
Commonwealth of PENNSYLVANIA against the
company, has just been decided in favor of
the defendant by the Supreme Court of the
State. The company contended that it is an
Ohio corporation, and That consequently its
capital stock cannot be equitably taxed in
Pennsylvania, although it transacts an onor-
nous business in the latter State. While the
gigantic corporation is thus successful in
evading the grasp of the taxgatherer the
suit Instituted against it has led to some in
teres,ing revelations. The officers of the
Standard oil company testify that the capital
stock of their concern in the year 1872 was
$1,000, 900 that it was subsequently incrcas-
ed TO $500 900, and that on this latter cap
italizaion they paid dividends of $40, 32l,-
Sl2 in the year 1880. But not content with
these earnings. the organizers of the Standard
oil company confess that they have also ac-
quirtd property and assets to the value of
100000, 000" Is it not high time to put an
end to snch monopoly as this-every dollar
of whose vas, profits comes out of The pock-
cts Of the people:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01

An interesting bulletin just issued by the
census Bureau is that giving the National
statistics of iliteracy. According to this, OF
the while population over ten years OF age,
but "a per cent are unable TO read and write,
while 10 yer cent of the colored people are
iliterl,e. South Carolina ranks first in ilit-
eracy with 254 per cent, followed by Ala
bama Gcorgin, Mississippi, Louisiana, North
Carolina Flordu, and Virginia. Nebraska
has tho smallest rates Of illiteracy, 3.6 per
cent. followed in order by Iowa, Maine, New
Hampshire, Michigan, New York, Ohio,
Kansa', OREGON, Connecticut, Wisconsin,
Vermont, Minnesota, New jersey, Illinois
and Massachusetts,. The figures show that
the plea is groun,!less, which is set up in the
new Southern States, that their poor showing
is caused 10y the large number of negroes In
the white population alone the greatest Hit
eracy is shown in the South, where each
State has Il larger per cent than any Northern
State. In all the Southern States except
Texas, IT is noticeable that the foreign born
shows 81 smaller per cent Of ilitcracy than the
ta,iV,S.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-24

prices have been advanced from one
hundred to four hundred per cent,
according to location. Titles will be
given in the same form as before,
except that power to transfer is now
vested exclusively in Colonel Case,
who will be here in a few days and
open an office. 1t is not generally
believed that the business center will
be changed by this deal, except that
it may slowly spread to and along
First avenue. This belief is borne
out by the actions of members of the
Company, who have purchased at
good figures many lots on River and
Main streets between Galena and
Pine streets. Aside from the pur-
chase Of the town site proper, the fol-
lowing are among leading purchases
ofreal estate by members of the Com
pany or their representatives, in
proof Of this theory:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-24
proof of this theory: !:
THE MINING EXPOSITION.
IdahO's Representation to be a Credit
to the Territory.

" INC AcIIltOTys
Boise Statesman.l
Governor Neil and Secretary Sing
User are working assiduously night
and day to make Idaho's exhibit q
feature of the Exposition at Denver,
and a credit to the Territory.
Secretary Singiser has just issued
the following letter Of advice to ex-
hibitors:
Free transportation of freight to
and from the Exposition has been
granted by the Idaho stage lines, and
by the Union Pacific railway company
from Blackfoot to Denver.
All articles intended for the Expo
sition should be carefully packed in
strong cases, and directed to 7. F.
Singiser, care U. p. II. w. agent,
Denver, Colorado. Each article
should be labeled with the name of
the exhibitor, and contain a full
description of the property and give
the locality from whence sent.
In order that our representation
may be as full, interesting and cred
liable as possible, the Idaho Com
missioner will take full charge of all
preparations and arrangements, at
Denver, and will have the right to
select representative articles in ev-
cry class, rather than accept an ex-
cess of inferior articles. In order to
facilitate and expedite the collection
and shipment of articles for the Ex-
position, each locality, or mining
camp, should at once select an agent
for that purpose. Collections to de-
fray expenses of collecting articles
and to make suitable preparations at
Denver for exhibiting the same,
should also be taken up.
All inquiries will be promptly an
swered, and every facility in the
power of the Commissioner will lie
afforded to those desiring to con-
tribute exhibits.
The Importance to the Territory of
making a creditable exhibit cannot
be overestimated, and it is to be
hoped that every person who feels an
interest in its welfare will actively
aid in the work Of securing a full
showing Of the matchless resources
of the Territory. 1t will require
great energy and activity to accom-
plish this, as the time is short be-
tween this and the opening
Of the Exposition, and l there.
fore earnestly solicit the assistance
and cooperation Of all the people,
and especially do l request the news
paper press of the Territory to urge
upon their readers the necessity OF
making creditable exhibit at Dem
yer. Should there be failure to do
so, it would be taken as an indication
that the Territory possesses no re
sources worthy representation. II
the proper effort be made by those
most interested Idaho can surpass all
other States and Territories in hel
exhibit, and it is that this may be
done that l invite the active aid o1
our citizens.
I. F. SINGIsER,
Commissioner for Idaho
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-24
THE NEW HALL.
1t Will Positively be Completed by the
Fourth of July.

The TIMES is informed that the new
hall building en- Main street, HALEY,
will positively be completed and decora-
ted in time for the grand opening ball
announced for the evening of the Fourth
of July. First-class music is engaged,
and everything possible will be done to
insure the comfort of all who attend. st
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-24
The First Freight Of the Season.

Nails, all sizes, from 3-penny to 60
penny, enough to supply all of Wood
River, just received at Cliff & McKay's,
Main street, HALEY.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-24

Coaches leave HALEY for the Springs every two
hours. Fare for the round trip, including bath,
ONE DOLLAR.
e7-A few boarders can DO accommodated At rea-
sonable rates. J. L. g. SMITH, Proprietor.