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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07
Fire at Culpeper c. II.

A destructive fire occurred at Culpeper
G. H. last Saturday morning. A cores
pondent of the Richmond Dispatch says it
broke out in Green's building, corner of
Coleman and Davis streets, and destroyed
that building, the building of Thomas s.
Alcocke, and several Others. The fire took
in the greater part of the business portion
of the town. A. G. Coles, druggist; the
Exponent printing office; J. W. Green, law
yer; - Inds, grocer; Shotwell grocer;
W. e. Norris, dwelling; Thomas S. Alcocke,
druggist; photographer, tailor, the
Piedmont Agricultural Society, and sever
al lawyers are among the sufferers. The
loss is estimated at about 5000; insur-
ance at $685. 600.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
stanton, April 5th. 1885,
ITO Az PARTIES int ested in the cause
l. of "OsbO ne d Co VS.. c. Snapp, &C."
take notice that in purs nance of an order en-
tered in said cause by the Circuit Court of Au
gusta County, June 10Th. 1885, l Will proceed
at my Office in stanton, on Friday. May It'll,
1856. TO state the accounts required bV said
decree, at which time and place you will at
tend.
GEORGE NJ. HARRISON,
ap,7-4ts commissioner,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. David Splitter,
daughter of Mr.. John Grove, died very sud-
denly at her home, on Friday, March 9th.
She was walking about in the yard few
hours previous to her death. About 3
o'clock in the afternoon she was taken i'll,
her husband came to this place for ply
stefan, and before his return, she was dead.
She leaves a husband and family of chill
dren and numerous relatives to mourn her
loss.-Page NeUS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

The railroad strikers and officers of the
Texas, Saturday, and fight with firearms
followed, in which several persons on both
sides were shot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07
Labor Troubles End in Blood.
SERIOUS FIGHT NEAR FORT wORTH-s
ERAL OFFICERS AND STRIKERS SHOT,

A sup1or1s rrcur MEAD ropr yopru spv-
rpA1, oFEIcEps AMI sTpIuEps suoT
FORT ORTIZ, Tex, April 4.-The con-
hlct OF Saturday between the strikers and
officers OF the law had been apprehended for
several days previous: On both Thursday
and Friday Sheriff Maddox made de-
termlned efforts to move trains from the
Missouri Pacific yards, but on both days,
though supported by large posse OF armed
men, he was bafhed by the strikers.
Saturday morning the attempt to move
trains was renewed, and about IL clock
an engine backed up to Hodge Station,
where train OF twelve coal cars had been
made up, and guarded by small army ct
deputy sheriffs, started for Alvarado. NO
effort was made to stop the train as it pass,
ed through the city, but when it reached
the crossing at the Fort Worth and New
orleans Road 1t was discovered that the
switch had been changed SO as to turn the
tram OH on SIDE track, and That small
crowd OF men were gathered about the
tracks.
One account says that the posse approach
ed them and inquired what they were dong
there, bnt on being assured that they had
no hostile Intentions, the deputies were re-
turning to the cars when they discovered
number OF men concealed IN the high
grass near the railroad, and called upon
them to hold up their hands. According
to the officers, the men in ambush, who
were armed with Winchester rifles, at once
opened fire, and retreating behind some
railroad ties were only dislodged and put to
flight after a sharp fight. Three OF the
posse were shot-police officer Ford through
both thighs, special officer Dick Town
send through the left breast, fatally; special
officer Charles Sneed through the head,
fatally. The posse after the fight returned
to the city.
Tom Mace, one of the strikers was found
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

Persons who have superstitious dread
of Friday will not be pleased to learn that
this is thoroughly Friday year. 1t came
in on Friday, will go out on a Friday, and
will have fifty three Fridays. There are
four months in the year that have five Fri
days each; changes of the moon occur five
times on Friday, and the longest and
shortest day of the year falls on Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

The vote under the Local-option law will
be taken in the Charlottesville District in
Albemarle county on the 29th of this month.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

On Friday last MI. James Martin, and
Mr.. Willie Dowell of this place, were out on
hunt; they returned very cary and with al
robins, 3 snipe and 1 woodpecker. Who
can do better than this ?-Gordonsui le
Gazette.
You should rather say, ''who can do worse
than this % Robins are not only harmless,
but are very valuable to the farmer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

General Gordon will deliver the dedieatory
address at the unwilling of the Confederate
monument at Rome, Ga, on May 10Th
The monument will stand in the Myrtle
hill Cemetery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

GLAD TO HEAR TIA colony of Ger
mans from Bavaria has purchased large
tract of land in Piedmont, Virginia, and
will soon settle upon itas their future home.
The movement we are told has been well
considered, and the immigrants so we'll Or
ganized that they will have self sustainng
community to start with from the first.
Blacksmiths, carpenters, bakers. and so on,
and last, not least, a Priest, who is the
Spiritual director of the colony. The
scheme is to plant orchards and vineyards,
and establish various small industries,
while developing the possessions of the
Company, and the good people of Virginia
will bid them God speed in this and a
hearty welcome. Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

COUNTERFEIT So NOTES.-The treasury
agents warn the public of a new counterfeit
marked as of the series of 1880, letter D.,
medallion of Jefferson in the corner, and
indistinct representation of the capitol in
center. The surface of the note is poor, and
there is an instead ofy in the signature of
Wyman, the treasurer. The word tender
is in big type, but the t is not crossed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07

ARC UMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
AYERs.-The argument of Attorney-Gen-
eral Ayers last Tuesday in the Court oi APP
peal Court in the Cluverius case was a
very clear and able one. In speaking of it,
the Richmond Dispatch says
"Mr. Ayers had large audience to hear
him speak. His voice is manly and pleas
ant one. He made all the points he at
tempted to discuss clear and strong, show
ing not only mastery of the law, but an ex-
traordinary familiarity with the details of
the case. He knew names, dates, hotels,
streets, and documents very well indeed,
and altogether made an able and disni1ed
speech, and of nearly two hours -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07
THE WEEKLY DISPATCH.
L RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
A salt Mine.

Helena, Montana, is exullant over the dis
covery OF rock salt a short distance from
town. The discoverer, a barber named
Frank Nelson, had mineral claim on which
he sunk three shafts. The ledge OF salt
which he supposed 10 be crystal or feldspar,
appeared in each. and was four feet thick.
BY accident he showed a sample of the
crystal to a gentleman, who after examina.
ZION, pronounced it salt. Important develop.
menls will soon follow. There is great
deal Of salt used in the smelling works oil
Montana and a salt mine woul Id BE- bonan
"a 10 the discoyerer. Ii scarce seems prob.
able that a man could sink three shafts
through four loot ledge of salt without
knowing what it was.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
What Will be Done

Ed. TINES Up to the present time the
loss occasioned by the depression in silver
has been borne by the mine owner and mill
men almost exclusively, but the time is al
hand when the employees Of these institu
tons will be called upon TO bear their pro.
portion OF the burden. The discount has as.
sumed such proportions that it has swallowed
up the profits heretofore realized by those
engaged in the production OF silver, and if
this industry is to be continued, the cost Of
production must be lessened. Cheaper
methods of extraction must be adopted.
The necessary supplies must be procured at
a less rate and the employees must submit 10
reduction in their wages. Upon these con.
ditions the development Of our mines and
the milling Of our ores depend.
1t is for the Labor Unions Of Storey coun-
ty, to say, whether or not, the cost OF a
days work is to be lessened. If there is not
a change in the near future the question will
be presented to them and it will devolve
upon them to say whether or not Virginia
City will be the home Of men or Of ba:s and
owls. As far as Nevada is concerned this is
not an issue Of capital against labor. 1t is
simply the employer asking the employee to
share the burden which has become greater
than he can bear. Negotiation has been
entered into with the Sutro Tunnel Company
to the end that the royalty collected BY that
corporation on all ores hoisted by the mines
situated on the Comstock lode, may be re
duced, and and effort is also being made to
have the V. & I. X. R. charges diminished
and without doubt these objects will be &C.
complshed. With these reductions and a
corresponding reduction in wages it is hoped
that work may be continued until the present
disastrous administration Of affairs may b.
brought to close. WoRKINCMAN.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
A Mystery.

How the human system ever RECEIVERS from
the bad effects of the nauseous medicines
often literally poured into it for the supposi
tive relief of dyspepsia, liver complaint. con.
stpauon, rheumatism and other ailments, is
mystery. The mischief done by bad
medicines is scarcely less than that caused
by disease. II they are weak, bilious, dys.
pep,ic, constipaIed or rheumatic, would Of
tener be guided by the experience OF inva.
lids who have thoroughly tested Hostetter's
Stomach Btters, they would in every inst.
ance obtain The speedest aid derivable from
rational medication This medicine is a
searching and at the same lime thoroughly
safe remedy, derived from vegetable sources
and possessing, in consequence of its basis
OF pure spirits, properties as a medical
slimulant not 10 be found in the fiery lcca
bitters and s,imuants often resor.cd 10 by
the debililaIed, dyspeptie and languid.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21

MASON VALLEY, Aug. &c

MASON VALLEY, Aug. 20, 1886.
ED. TINES PLEASE allow me space in
your valuable paper, TO answer the grave
charges brought against the Board Of County
Commissioners, by some crank signing under
the nan de plume Of "B. Pepper" in The
last issue of the TINES. 1t is we'll
understood that a narrow strip Of Douglas
county runs away down into Mason Valley.
and the direct road running from Smiths
Valley 10 Dayton crosses this strip. At the
meeting of the Board in July it was fairly
represented that portions Of said road were
in bad condition. The question was raised
as to whether money could be laid out on
the Douglas county portion. Our able Dis.
Irict Attorney said: "That the Board could
not compel Douglas county to repair the
road for the benefit of Lyon county's citi.
zens, and that it was within the power Of
our Board to FIX it, il it was for The interest
Of Lyon county and her citzcns." There.
fore, one hundred dollars was voted to fix
the road and Chairman Kean was empower
ed TO have the road repaired. What he has
done in that direction | know not, | care
not, 80 long as he has the road in good cond.
ton for the good people Of Smiths Valley to
get to the county seat, though few dollars
may have been expended crossing
Douglas county For il they have no
way out, because OF the little neck of Doug.
las, they might as we'll "segragale" back
to Esmeralda. II "B. Pepper" would sign
his own name, one could answer him better
have heard but one man lind fault with the
Board in this matter, and he pays no taxes
in Lyon county presume he is the writer.
One thing is certain that it eminated from
the pen Of no tax payer in Smiths Valley,
nor from any sensible person in this county.
In conclusion, would inform "B Pep
per-" that | have been a member of the
Bonrd for eighteen months. and my every
aim has been for the best interests Of the
tax payers Of the county, as far as have
been able TO do so, and after mature reaec.
ton, and deliberation | find, have done
nothing but what | would do again under
like circumstances, fearless and without IA.
vor, even though my acts do not exactly
meet the views Of "BIack Peppersauce."
Respectfully,
trsru
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21

The Central Pacific Railroad Company are
experimenting in raising cereals on The side
hills in Washoe and o:her counties without
irrigation, and have succeeded in raising Is
BUSHES to the acre. The crop of 1896 pro
duccd stand Of wheat little over three
feet in height, yielding fully three BUSHES
to the acre. The grains Of wheat produced
are very perfect, containing all the elements
OF good wheat, but are not large. They are,
however, very solid, The straw is very clean
entirely free from all appearance of rust. In
fact, in this regard the appearance of the
straw is remarkable, being bright golden
color, while the heads themselves are wholly
free from rust.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
a. J. LITrELL.


New YORK. Aug. 1.-THE Tri6H"e'f
Scranton, Penn, special OF the 10Th says /:
Grand Master Workman Powderly spoke
freely to-day in regard to the coming con-
vention Of the Knights OF Labor Of North
America, at Richmond or October 4th. He
said that the convention will be the largest
gathering in the interests Of labor that has
ever b.en known in any part Of the civiliz-
ell world in ancient or modern times. He
further said: '"rhe delegates to the con.
vention will directly represen: constitu.
ency OF one million workingmen and wo-
men. We have fully 1000, 900 members
who are directly and indirectly connected
with the association, while those who are
not in good standing will not fall short OF
half million, SO that in all the convention
will speak for 1900, 900 people" Powderly
predicts that it will be an unusually har
monious meeting. The insurance law will
undergo entire revision at the convention,
and a Committee on the Revision OF the
Laws and Constitution of the Order is now
in session in Philadelphia. Special action
will be taken OF strikes and boycotts.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
THE REV. GEO. H. THAyER of Bourbon, In.

THE REV. GEO. H. THATER. of Bourbon. In
diana says: both myself and wife owe our
lives 20 sHILoHS CONSUMPTION CURE"
Are you made miserable by indigestion. Copsti;
patton. D IL ness Loss of Sppetite, Yellow KIM
Shiloh's vital'zer is positive cure.
WHY WILL YOU cough when when shileh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cents.
so cents and 81
sHILoH'i CATARRH REMEDY-a positive cure
FOR Cat.rrh, Dip,heris Csuker Mouth.
"HACKMLTAC''-a lasting and fragrant per-
fume p ice IS and 50 cents.
SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately relieve
Group, Whoopi Z Cough snd bronc tits
FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint. you
have printed guarantee on every bottle OF sht-
inhs Vitalizer. 1t never fails to cure.
NASAL INJECTOR free with each bottle Of
shiloh's Catarrh Kennedy. Price SO cents.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
The Ntate University.

In the State University at Reno last term
70 students were enrolled-more than were
ever enrolled in one year before. Eleven
other persons have already made appllca
lion for admission next term. Lyon county
is represented by Mr.. VIM. Douehy Of Mound
House. The Fall term will open August
goth for examination and enrolment. New
classes will probably be formed in the fol,
lowing branches: Grammar. Arithmetic,
U, S, History, Physical Geography. Natural
Philosophy and, if necessary, in Chemistry,
Geometry, Science OF Accounts, Mythology,
Latin and Greek. Tuition is free. Good
rooms and board in private families may be
secured at from $40 to $50 month. so the
expenses are less than at other schools Of
the State and coast. The Library is fur,
nished with many good books Of reference.
The Test papers and magazines Of the lite
nary world are upon the tables. The Chemi.
cal and Philosophical departments arc we'll
supplied with apparatus and good Literary
S0e'ety has been organized. The University
building is most pleasantly located. the eli
male is delightful and the health of the
foPle good.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
Unnecessary Misery.

Probably as much misery comes from ha-
bitual constipation As from any arrangement
of the function, Of the body. and it i, diff
cult TO cure, for the reason that no one likes
10 take the medicines usually prescribed
Hamburg Figs were prepared to obviate this
liticulIy, and they will be found pleasant
to the taste of woman and children. IS
cents. AT all druggists. J. J. Mack & Co.,
proprielors, San Francisco.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
EsmeraIda Etcin 3.

The following items OF interest are taken
from the Walker Lake Bulletin Of last Wed,
nesday:
Still another strike has been made in the
+aPanta. They have the rich white rock in
''eetion Of the mine where heretofore no
work has been done.
The North Star Con. Company has let q
contract for sinking their shaft forty feet
Deeper. The mine is one OF the most prom.
sing in Hawthorne District.
It's rumued that Wagner OF the Miners
mill has purchased an interest in the "Ss,"
and that arrangements are being perfected
secure and start up the Silver Hill mill.
1t is now definitely arranged by some gen.
Yemen OF abundant capital and much expe.
nenee to take water to Lake City and build
anil there. The work is to begin some
"me IN October or November.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21

children that he will be prepared to supply
them with all the necessary school books,
paper, tablets, pens, pencils, ink, etc, be,
fore the beginning OF next term, This will
save them the Inconvenience OF sending 10
Virginia City for supplies. Don't make
your purchases until you examine Bonham's
stock.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
Dance.

There will be a social dance at the Odeon
Hall next Wednesday evening under the
auspices Of Knickerbocker Engine and Hose
Company No. S. Music will be furnished
by the Sulro band. All are invited to at
tend. Tickets, admitting gent and ladies. 81.
Supper al the Occidental.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
A New Map of the state.

Mr.: Parker Of Reno has for several months
been engaged in getting up new map OF
Nevada. 1t will be ready for sale in few
days. 1t is the most accurate map OF the
State ever made.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
sudden Death,

DR.. Flinl's Heart Remedy will prolong
life by preventing those sudden deaths from
heart disease which bring untold grief TO
families, often punging them into poverty,
because OF the untimely decease of the
bread winner. At druggists. $3.50. Des,
crip;ive treatise with each bottle; or address
J. ]. Mack x Co. San Francisco.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21
Removed d.

c. Ez. Porter, the celebrated tonsorial
artist, has moved into a new shop opposite
the Odeon saloon on Pike street, where ne
will be glad to see all parties who are in
need Of his services. SIX shaves for 81.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21

Trains Nos l and run daily.
Train No. runs Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
Train No, 4 runs Tuesdays, Thursdays aud
Saturdays.
Passenger trains make close connection at
Mound House with express trsifs Of Virginia
and Truckee Railroad. which connect at Reno
With east and west bound trains OF the Central
Pacific Railroad
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At HAWTHORNE. with United States Stage
compAny'a coaches for Aurora (26 mi esl
Bodie C37 milerl and for Bridgepor, and Lundy.
AtLUNING (I25 miles from Mound Housed with
elmer Salisbury & Co.'S try-wetkly stages
leaving Mondays. WEDNESDAYS and Fridayst
Tor Downeyville, Grsntsville aud Belmont.
At CANDEL ARIA, with United States Stage Com
pMy's stages tor Colum us Is miles,, Silver
Peak. MoniezumA. Aida Valley, Gold Mountain
Al KELLER, with stages for Cerro Gordo
Bules). Darwin t29 milss) and Pananibt
l. nilssi -
II NJ. YERINGTON,
General Superintendent.
Ri.lAWS.
Assistant superintendent.
ID A. BENDER,
General Freight Passenger Agent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-08-21

Col' VIM. Louis Schley, Grand Secretary
~ NJ. Grand Lodge, Maryland, found
w star Cough Cure perfect and certain
SOY Price, twenty-five cents bottle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-13

CHICAGO, Sept IL tSpeGab.-It was part of the
gossip N the pork pit yesterday that tie obong sales Of
meats by Armour alone have averaged for the last ten days
lo00OOo pounds lay. On Friday these sales reached
100000 pounds This house, said Is picking mp from
brokers all the pork and pork stripes that be- found IL is
urged that this the best u the success Of the bull deal
hog products September and October always tie big
months for clearing up the stocks here II Armour alone
sells and ships 100000 pounis In day and averages
loO0o00 pounds for days and with al the other houses
foreign aHd native doing al they can at the same
easy that by october 30 stocks liberal a. they
are here - u Dee cleaned that there VIII DC little
nothing except mp and pay differences Pork yester
daT morning up SO s7a Tor October The pit 5 ali
the while Ming lp 10 fortnight 4 VIII De- larger man cora
and al tAe country Will n ali Likelihood be trailing o. 70 TIE
heat .tr;ed yesterday put" price and did
file oc0ltr option OF The lOrncf seAlAE az = eths
amt OF TIE latter at 4O7sQ4l cents Both sold
vrro t, fbeir short tcroler porS and the pride a,
During OF tie session the trading waa duli
down 10 4n cents tn the sellers u puts
got under - There considerable activity among
shippers. put fast during Tie eek that
tAe result that shippers held oil and tere ~eEe go.
many boats herr. Rather than Ae over ouh4ay WIN
heavy expenses, the rate corn was dropped
cent, and treat many charters, h4tl.
about the -lti-tici- began tO figure on Monday 3
visible. They generally put Tie Increase wheat 1VnuVu
ireiels wheat exports tlie three Atlantic ports
VIZ week before ast l65OoO0 bushels $50 900
ytre 5l 900 bushels last week 5000 bushels The
paJd receipts Monday l'O 'ars ot wheat 800 q
% 900 bushels OF The close az o'clock was utte
bottom All AROUND october wheat was ~ ceir
october 400 cents october PORK go ~ ana OcioOtr
lard - - Put, on october corn were syH tclt'
calls Il cents The receipts yesterday ere -nO cars "
800 Of AMI -lO VI OATS. outs on 'l9yeE
wheat were y 71 cents calls on october "AeS -"