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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-06-06
NASHVILLE'S NEW DAILY.
The First Number Of the Union
10 be Issued March I7-What
twill BE and what il will
Advocate.

On the 18th of the present month the un.
dersigned will issue in this city the first
number of a new Democratic daily journal,
to appear every morning, and TO be entitled
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06
Dtan sta;i]co.

The season of the celebrated Eng
lish Draft stallion, Wilson" viii COM
menco on the 1st day of May, 1885, at
my horse ranch on Trout Creek, weas
of Battle Mountain. A limited NUM-
ber OF mares viii be served at $50 for
the season. Mares will be carefully
herded with my own, free of charge.
Care will be taken to prevent loss OF
animals, or accidents. bot no responsi-
bility will be assumed should any oc-
cur "Wilson" is the largest and best
draft stallion in the county; II hands
high, weight 1850 lbs; dark bay color;
black points; sma!l star in forehead.
Address communications of inquiry to
j. A. EL0SS0I, E
Battle Mountain, Nev.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06
SALE Ner;sE.

To mine owners and ranchcrs:
To be sold privately in lots to suit
purchasers, Mt the Cupper Canyoa
minea, near GAlena, Lander county,
Nevada, The whglo Of the real and per-
soual estate Of the Battle Mountain
Mining Go. syndicate, consisting OF
patented copper mines and water
rights, mining claims and ranches;
one new o0-horae power boiler aud On
CINE, hoisting and pumping gear and
tit work; a large concentrating mill
and stone crushcr, with G0-hoise pow
or engine and boiler; two pair black
smiths bellows, anvils. vices, etc. !;
one full set carpenters tools, large
stock of mining material, iron, steel,
new lumber, shovels. picks, etc. New
frame houses Of different sizes, large
barn and out buildings, one team two
hoises. spring wagon, double and sim
glc set Of harness, saddles, brides,
etc. Household furniture in agents
house Also labrat"ry and assaying out
tit, surveying ma 'erial, etc. Apply to
FRspaIo KrLsHAw,
Agent at the mines.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06
An Aus,rl.a Countess. Necklace.

Vienna is much agi'aiod oyer a
scandal there. The Countess OF L.,
"A great lady moving in the court cir
clcs there, is passionatcly fond CT
pearls lit fact, SHE is the female conn
terpart'of Lord Topaz in "Lothair."
A few weeks ago tho countess received
visit from her jcweler, who very
strongly recommended her 10 becnine
the purchaser Of most magnificent
"ropc Of pcails. "rhey are quite
unique, madame, assure YOU said
the ieweier, "and the price of them il
only one hundred thousand horins.
"Only a hundred thousand horins,'
repeated the countess. with a smile;
"bnt let me have look at your gems.
| feel strong enough to resist the tenn
tation to bay" Thereupon the jew
sler opened his casket, which con-
tanned the treansre, and displayed u
string of pealls of such fautless beauty
that Lothian himself would have been
proud tu present them to the Lady
q s>saida. Mcanv hic the opening Of
the easket ac,ed like magic upon the
Countess. No soener had sh- caught
sight of its contents than she oyer
whclmed tho jewcler with hcao Of
q lestions. where. when, how did
you comc ay these peallsl How much
did you gigc--l mean from whom did
you buy theml" Il did not bny them
at all replied the astvnished jewe,cr;
neither do ,hey belong to me. They
were merely iuirus.ed to me by Il lady
TO sell on commission. should have
hesitated a long time before buying
ouell pearls as these, for wich ync can
not fnd customer every day in the
year, madame; no, indeed, they might
have been upon my hands for months
years"
At the urgent request Of the coun-
! cas- iootman was at once dispatched
to bring the Lady who had deposited
the pearls with Mr.. - to the pal-
ace of the Countess Of l.. After
. brief delay the lady arrived, young,
handsome and elegantly dressed in the
height # the reigning fashion. She
listened with subdued smile to the
series OF questions which the Countess
of L. addressed to her. Ne,'lcd,
but still retaining the command of her
temper, the countess wound up by
touching secret ppring in the fasten-
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06

ing OF the necklace. "There," she
exclaimed, vomiting to her arms and
motto engraved ON the side Of the fas-
tening, "hove,cr you came in-o pos
session Of these pearlssyou win hardly
venture to dispute that they belong 10
me. -Four years ago they suddenly
disappeared from my jewel case, and
now, after all inquiry hal proved
fruitless, they are found with you. T
am under great obligations to the lady
who has restored to me that Which is
my own" The countess accompanied
these words with bow and smiie of
profound irony. In answer to this IT,
radc the lady answered not a word.
but, opening small reiicule she car
ried in her hand, produced highly
scented billet. doux. and handed it to
the countess, who started as If a SER
pent had stung her, and swooned up
on the spot. On recovering conscious.
ness she went straight to her writing
table, wrote out check for the
amount demanded by the lady and
gave it to her without uttering sim
gle word. Tho biliet-doux was in the
handwriting OF the countess only son.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06
sIssMoxs.

In Justice Court Of Argenta township.
County Of Lauder, State of Nevada,
j. X. BAcHFlprR, Plaintiff, VS..
Mrs. SoPHR )SA DEAN, Defendant
The State of Nevada sends greeting
to Mrs. Dean:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the avoye named plaintiff in the JUS
tice Court of Argenta township, Conn
ty OF Lander, State Of Nevada, and to
answer before the Justice at hls office
in said township the complaint filed
therein within three months Of the
da;e hereof. Siid action is brought
to recover the sum of One Hundred
Dollars (Sl00 00) loaned you by said
defendant at your instance aud re-
quest, on the 2lst day OF August, A
D.. 1888 Aud you are hereby noti.
ticd that il you fail to appear aud an
swer said complaint as above required,
said plaintiff will take Judgment
against you for the sum Of 500, to-
gelhcr with the costs OF said action.
Given under my hand this 9TH day
Of September, a. d., 1885.
J. ID. PARK,
A Justice Of said township.
sct5.3m
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06


in 1889 was 1894
An Atlantic stsAmer will burn from
15 to 326 tons Of coal daily.
The Thousand Islands in the St.
Lawrence have been counted again.
They number 600.
Nebraska shows an increase in pop
nlation sipc', 1880. Of about 800, 900
souls--irom 552, ,402 to 740, 900.
A strip OF property only one inch
vide, situated in One Hundred and
Eighty Fifth street, near Eighth ave-
nue., New York, has Lccn sold for
e375.
San Francisc, fishermen say the
seals and sea-lions in the harbor must
20, since they consume IL 900 tons Of
fish a enough to support the
whole city.
' spoo' '"''o' '"."' o"' aS0'ooo
e,'' Wy 'N ~ ~' '0o0 'o.As
=. ''o' "ooa "y i"e na'''oef
Of yards Of cotton on spool is de-
termined by the size Of the spool.
+. 'no ,"'eo 'ae" Nno pay taxes on
'ae "'Rnes' @'sssse" 'aiue u personal
p1'peiy ;" s'sa' Dr''a'h are 'ies
h''er' sio'VOo'e"o' h'eha'u morn
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06
aI.oa rer 30 Cents.

Any reader Of this paper who VII
send so one-cent stamps 20 the An.
eriean Rnrl Home, Rochester, ". Il
before March u, 1885. will receive
that handsome paper, postage free, un-
Ill January /, 1885 The Rural is .
large eisht-page, forty column weekly
paper, now in its fifteenth year, and
the cheapest farm journal in the
world. The price is ono dollar year
in advance, bat the above offer Of 30
cents in postage stamps viii be ac-
ceptel il sent in before March Is,
1885. This special offer viii not ap-
pear again in this paper If you
want the Rural Home. subscribe at
once. Send for sample copy and see
what bargain is offered.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06
STRAY FACTS.

Bosworth Battle field is cut into
quarters by'a canal and a railroad.
s'Sin was In" sign en the door 0.
Chinese shop in Sirroccc, N. NJ.
Tho Great Eastern will be sold at
auction next month by order Of the
court. Who will buyl
In Aberdeen, Scotland, many reo
pie are down on danclrg, of which
they speak AZ "close-b,sJrnod whirl-
ings."
A Detroit girl drew mat with
crayon on the front door step and it
was 30 natural that several callers
tried to give it wipc.
A thimblcful at dust was fond in
the coffin Of Richard Cuur le Leon,
Ut the cathedral Of Roucn, when il was
opened not long ago.
Stovepipcs can bo cleaned by put
ting piece Of xinc ON the Goals Of d
hot fire, The vaper produced carries
OF the SCOT by chemical docomp> >si-
tion.
Firccracksrs come from Canton.
where they are made by convicts hired
from the government at the rate Of
three cents day. All the work is
doas inside the prison.
Said an Iowa Judge the other day.
"But for housewives of tho United
States, thcre would be no tramps. and
any woman who feeds ono ought to be
sent to jail for thirty days
II is noticed that as a result of tree
culture, birds are becoming quito nu-
merous in parts Of Dakota. In Kings
bury and some other counties quail
are making their appearance.
A woman always shades her cyes by
turning her baud over, the palm up
warl-so that the back will moi sun
burn. During the civil war woman
in male attire was discovered by this
gesture.
An Itali1n doctor recommends the
internal administration Of borax for
cholera in doses Of " grains each day.
He believes that 1t not only destroys
ths microbes in the intestinal canal,
but in the blood.
Tho German Anthrorological Sci
cty has found that rather moro than
one-fourth al tho school children Of
central Europe are blondes, and about
ons-sixth 1t them arc brunettos, more
than one-half being Of the lnixsd
type.
For tricks that are vain the heatlcn
Chince continues to be peculiar He
now mixes tea dust with the tea, 40
that American buyers ia China are
obliged to mako discount of from
one 10 three pounds box.
Mr. Burnett has explained why the
eyss of animals shine IN the dark. 1t
ia not due, he aays, to phesphorcs-
csucs, - has been comonly supposed,
but to light reflected from the bottom
Of the eye, which light ~as diIIused on
account Of tho hypcrmrtropic condi-
tion that is tho rule in tho lower ami
mals.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06

G. y. CRANE. sis Pine Street, Room 81.
ean Francisco. California.
l. r. fiEifEh, koom - Merchants Ex-
lanee. Ban fsacisco, Cal.
GRO. n. MOTT, Nos. ~ aud ~ street,
eacrAments, 10 cur only agent in that city.
GEO. r. HOWELL Co, 10 sprass STREET,
New York City, New York.
4CHAe. X. MILLER 4 CO., No. = Tribune
Building, ohicsgo. lllinois.
Tho aLove agents are authorized to collect
moneys due tLs AfssEEakR, take orders tof
Advertising, solicit subscribers and attend to any
stheT busiIess for " that may be connected with
this eiiice
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06

In San Francisco there arc 800 Chi
nece laundries, employing 5000 men,
che value Of which is roughly estimated
a.e,50. 900.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06

There are in the United States over
46, 900, 900 head Of swine, which are
valued at more than s227 ,00O, 900.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06
INTERESTING ricrEEs,

The Irish population in New York
in 1881 was 499,4 ,445.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-10-06
SINGLE MEALS, 25 cts.

rrA share of tn public patronage is refpcc.-
,uily solicited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

RENoUNCED PRoTEsTANTIsM.-R W..
B. Hanley, pastor Of St. Joseph's Catholic
Church of Petersburg, is in receipt of let
ter from Rev. John D. Kelley, former resi-
dent Of Petersburg, now a patient in st.
Vincent's hospital. Norfolk, announcing that
he has renounced Professionalism and has been
converted TO Catholicism. Mr.. Kelley, who
is so years of age, is the father of Hon.
Anthony Kelley, United States minister at
Vienna. He was educated for the priest
hood, but many years ago he became Pro-
testant. He connected himself with the
Methodist Church and was until recently
one of its most valuable members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

! The mercury in the thermometer at noon
/ to-day stood at 90o-the warmest day SO lar
this season.
Several of the Alexandriaos who were on
the Cluverius jury returned to their homes
in this city, this evening.
Gas consumers will see by notice Of Sup
eriutendent of Gas that the gas will be clos
Ell off all who may be- in arrears tomorrow.
Messrs John p Agnew & Co., have heen
awarded the contract for furnishing coal 10
the revenue marine service during The next
fiscal year.
The only case at the Mayors office this
morning for trial was that of young man
arrested for being drunk on the streets. he
was fined 81.
The Standard Opera Company will ap-
pear at the Opera House to night, and not
at Armory Hall. The Chimes of Normandy
will be presented.
Mr.. F. ]. Davidson has purchased, through
Hufty & Dyer real estate agents, the two
houses and lots 1908 and 1910 U street u.
W., Washington, for 50, 500 cash.
AS will be seen by notice elsewhere the
city's supply of water will he again cut OIL
from 2 a. N. till / p. ln. on Sunday next to
allow further connections 10 be made with
the new mains now being laid
In sinking we'll at the new brick works.
on south Washington street, fine stream OF
chalybeate water was struck, which is pro-
nounced by all who have tried it equal to
the water of the old Spa spring at the canal.
The latest addition to the telephone is
Wares patent resonanter. This little in
strument enables the person talking to
sneak in a low tone and 10 hear much
more distinctly. 1t can be seen at Mr.. j.
w. Peakes, corner King and St. Asaph
street.
Large soft crabs, deliciously served at the
Opera House Restaurant by Mr.. Louis Brill,
jr., were greatly enjoyed at this Office to-
day. Mr.. Brill always has the best the sea-
son affords.
Mr.. 0. F. Baggett will have full supply
of all kinds of fresh meats of fine quality at
his stand in the market tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05
NEWS OF THE DAT.

The British Parliament reassembed yes
terday, after the Whitsuntiie recess
The French Chamber Of Deputies, ny u
decisive vote, has declined to ..3pracn the
Ferry Ministry.
The President yesterday appointed Gen.
Rosecrans, of California, to succeed B. X.
Bruce as Register of the Treasury.
The Treasury inquiry commission which
has been investigating the Internal Revenue
Bureau has made it's report, recommending
reductions iu the present force, and certain
changes u he methods of doing business
that will involve general reorganization
OF the bureau.
The Commissioner Of Pensions has stricken
off the list of pensions the names of about
two hundred residents Of the District of
Columbia who were found to be not entitled
to pensions, either because they had re-
covered from their disabilities or were not
dependent upon the government. In some
cases the parties were dead, and in still
more widows had married again.
Mrs Mary E. Randolph, MS the legal rep
resentatiye OF ". \ Z ,ndoph, has sued
for the enforcement of lien for SO, 0C0
against part of tbs property of the late
Myra Clark Gaines, which was granted BY
the Equity Court in Washington in August,
1882, for services rendered Mrs. Gaines By
MIR. Randolph in the Louisiana litigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05
DIR EDpU.E.

never was sold before by the dozen
for less than SIS. This is special
drive and well worth your atten-
ton. We have only limited guam
tity, so procure in time one Of these
special bargains.
Our stock Of Parasols and Sun
Umbrellas is now (aiter waiting so
long for our reordcrs) complete.
We have q fine assortment Of
Straw Mattings III now, and sell
them rapidly at from l2ac up.
Atwood best Bunting. made in
Cream and Navy BEle, only l5c a
yard; all-wooI, guaranteed and
best made.
In those cheap Laundried Shirts
we have only large sizes left, and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

Backache, stitches in the side, imitation
and soreness of the bowels, are symptoms
of disordered state of the digestive and
assimilative organs, which can be promptly
and thoroughly corrected by the use Of
Ayers Cathartic Pills. AS dinner pills, and
as aids to digestion, they have no equal.
They cure constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

DON'T FORGET the lecture of Rev. H. NJ
Wharton in the Baptist Church this even
ing at s o'clock. Mr.. Wharton will tell, in
his own inimitable way, his "Rambles in
Europe" He is as entertaining lecturer
as he is a preacher. One who is such a
universal favorite in this city as Mr.. Whar.
ton is known to be, ought to have full
house. This young divine is said to be one
of the most acceptable and, at the same
time, one of the most inaccessible widowers
in the South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

CENSUS OF MINoRs-The school census
of this city was begun yesterday by the clerk
Of the school board, and must be finished
during June and July. This census is re-
quir.d by law to be taken every five years.
The law requires that the census shall he 'of
all persons residing within the school dis
trict between the ages of five aud twenty.
one years, and also to gather statistics relat.
ing to the Interests OF education in the dis
trict. according 10 forms furnished by the
superintendent Of public instruction" Be-
sides this, The present years lists will en-
embrace all the children under FIVE years of
age, SO that, as the registration of voters
gives list of males over 81, the two lists,
with an estimate of the women over 81, will
furnish full census of population in each
district of the State. The city's school fund
receives 81 annually for each name embrac-
ed in the school census, and hence it is i'm.
portant that at each house the names of all
under q be given, which will include, of
course, most of the ladies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

Ayers Sarsaparila is highly concen-
trated extract of Sarsaparila, and other
blood-purifying roots. combined with Iodide
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scrofulous diseases is unequalled by any
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05
Very, Very Little Things.

But very important-your blood corpuscles.
They are bright red. They are so small
that it takes over 5000 of them in line to
make an inch. The bright red color comes
from the iron in them. When there is not
enough iron the blood is thin and watery
and impure. Purity and vigor go together.
Browns Iron Bitters is the only safe iron
tonic ever made. In enriches the blood,
builds up the system, gives health, strength,
and enjoyment of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

TIE PINK TEA continues to be the at
traction at McBurney's Hall, and is nightly
attended by crowds Of ladies and gentle
men. The attractions are many. and the
visitors can't fail to spend delightful even
inc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

PERsoNAL.-Mr. r. A. Sinclair, of Prince
William county, was in this city to-day on
visit to his friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

The SKATING RINK.-The race at the
skating rink last night attracted large
crowd there and considerable interest was
manifested therein. There were five entries
and at the finish the prize was awarded by
the judges to E. S. Kintz, though the audi
ence were of the opinion that Richard Car
michael had won. To satisfy all parties
concerned the managers of the rink will re-
peat the race on Monday night next The
rink is growing in popularity. In conse-
quence efthe Opera House having been en-
gagged for the remainder of the week by the
STANDARD Opera Company, there will be nc
session of the skating Rink until Monday
next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic States local rains,
wind generally shifting to slightly cooler
westerly, except in the southern portion,
uhere The tt temperature will remain station
sry. lower barometer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

Try Aver Cathartic Pills They are mild
and pleasant in action, but thorough and
searching in effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

BASE BALL.-A match game of base ball
was played at Georgetown yesterday be-
tween the I'd nine of Georgetown College
aud the Dauntless Club of this city, which
resulted in victory for the latter by score
of to3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

HOTEL ARRIvALs-Braddock House.
B. R. Hughes, Washington; H. Fl. Birdsall
Phila; r. A. Sinclair, Prince William CO
c. w. Hunter, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

r OST-Thursdsy morning. King street,
Ii SILK UMBRELLA marked ID McJ." The
finder will please return it to Mr. Burroughs, at
the Postofice. Jeo.ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

The MAsCoTTE.-Although the Mascotte
has been repr atedly produced in this city
it was never SO we'll presented here as it
was last night by the Standard Opera Com.
pany. All who attended were delighted
with the performance, while those who
failed to be present missed a treat. The
singing was very good and the acting was
all that could be desired, while the "hits"
were excellent aud brought down the
house frequently. Miss Atherton, the
Princess FIametta, sang the Flower song
delightfully."- aud captivated all present by
the profuse distribution of roses, which she
gracefully tossed among the audience. Miss
Ascalona, the Mascotte, rendered seec
lion from Lucia in a most credisable style
and elected rounds of applause. Mr..
Martin as Lorenzo, and Mr.. Rowley as
Rocco were good and kept the audience in a
continued roar of laughter. Mr. Dobson as
Pppo and Mr. Childs as Prince Frederick
sustained their characters in excellent style.
AS before stated, the opera was finely rem
dered and was we'll worth the low prices Of
admission at which the company are play
ing The seating capacity of Armory Hail
having been found insufficient to accommo-
date the large crowds nightly attending the
performances of the Standard Opera Com
pany, the management have secured Ian
mons Opera House for the production OF
the operas named in the repertoire. To
night the Chimes of Normandy will be
sCug. Special matinee on Saturday at 2:3O
n IN. in the popular opera of Pinafore.
Adult. 20 cents, children 10 cents, to all
Darts of the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

That faint of scrofula in your blood can
be wholly eradicated by Ayers Sarsaparlla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-05

FIRE WARDENs.-The Board of Fire
Wardens OF this city met last night at the
hall of the Relief Hook and Ladder Com
pany to investigate charges of intemperance
preferred against Mr.. Joseph H. Young,
engineer of the Hydraulion engine. After
examining several witnesses, but without
coming to any conclusion, the board adj
jourped till Monday next, when other wit.
nesses will be examined.