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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
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routes OF inter communication. tariffs and
customs clearances, postal regulations, port
charges, products, agricultural and mining
matters. There are over 600 pages, and each
page contains matter equal to about three
pages of an ordinary book. See ad ver,ise
ment in another column for Agents, to whom
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
THE BACHELOR CLUB.
Another Meeting members Elected,
Rejected, and fired


At meeting of the Bachelor Club las
evening two gentlemen we're elected mem
bers. They were duly initiated. The in
vestigating committee on the application
Of Cha'les Bailey reported unfavorably and
MIR. Bailey was accordingly rejected. The
entire evening, nearly, was taken up with
the trial and expulsion of Billy Douglass
MIR. Douglass was charged with actions and
intentions unbecoming to a member Of the
Club. Ed. Hanc' ok, George Randall and
George Shaw were appointed as prosecuting
attorneys for The Club, while Albert Harris,
Ed. Keith and Billy Rulison appeared for
The defendant. Considerable testimony OF a
very damaging character was brought up
against the accused. The case was ably con
Quoted on both sides. Ed. Hancock opened
the argument for the prosecution in sarcas
tic red hot speech in which he scored the
accused numerically, while Albert Harris
made very able plea in behalf Of the &C
cused. He admitted that some of the testi-
mony introduced was very damaging, but
that it was all circumstantial evidence and re
the members that many good men have been
wrongfully convicted on circumstantial evi
dence. He stated that it was maxim in
all cases of law that man is supposed to be
innocent until he is proved guilty. He fur
Their stated that even if the circumstan,ial
evidence fitted like notches in cog wheel
there still was doubt and the acc used
should have the benefit of the doubt. He
thought strange things mad come to pass
when few trumpet up charges brought on
by scandal mongers, should be out.weighed
in the balance against the exemplary life.
long conduct thai every body knew the &C.
cused had always led. But here some ofthe
members yelled "Rats," and Mr.. Harris re.
fused 10 speak any longer. The case was
then left to the members 10 act upon. Some
were in favor Of waiting for advices from
San francisco, but The majority thought thai
the accused's intent was clearly proven if &C
tons were not, and by vote Of % to 7 his
name was stricken from the lodge roll
Messrs. James Garrity, Ed. Maxwell and
Mat Talleur were appointed a committee &c
secure speakers to address the Club monthly
on questions Of the day. A vote of censure
was passed against Messrs Strauss and Barne.
for not having been able to discover the cul
prit who has been exposing the proceeding.
OF the Club. The meeting then adjourned
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29

"a home for divorced wives" has been
established at Salt Lake City asa result Of
the law against polygamy. A single wife
whom the law separates from her husband
can usually hustle around and find another,
but the case is different when the law parts
six, or eight, or ten wives from husband,
as it has done in Utah. This throws sur
plus Of widows by law upon matrimonial
market, perhaps inactive at the time and the
stock Of husbands is below the sudden abnor.
NAL demand. An attempt has been made to
meet this difficulty by the erection Of home
providing temporary refuge for ex Mormon
wives. The Government some time ago ap.
propriated SO, 900 for this purpose, and the
building has just been completed. Light in.
dus,res are pursued, the women are comfor.
tably provided for and some Of the hardships
which attend the extinction Of the Mormon
evil are removed. -CAieago Herald.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Electric Rittera -.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and SO popular as to need no special men ion
All who have used Electric Buffers sing the
same song of praise. Apurer medicine does
not exis, and iii guaranteed to do all tina,
is claimed. Electric B,tters will cure all
diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys. will re.
move Pimples, Boils. Sail Rheum and other
affections caused by impure blood. Will
drive Malaria from the system and prevent
as well As cure all Malarial fevers. For cure
Of Headache. Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guar
anteed, or money refunded. Price so cts.
and s. 90 per bollle at !. A. Bonham's.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
The Jehnstown Horror.

The appa ling horror at Jamestown ha'
shocked fifty million Of American people. and
Thousands Of lives have been lost and mill
ions Of property destroyed. This is, beyond
question, the second greatest Aood on record
The loss Of life and the loss Of property, and
the thrilling incidents surpass anything
known in modern times. Thousands of peo
pie desire . clear, graphic and accurate
history Of this greatest catastrophe known in
the history Of this nation or the world fol
centuries. The History Company Of 7a1
Market Street, San Francisco, Cal, have
just issued, in book form. a complete History
Of the Johnstown Aood, finely illustrated and
complete in nearly 500 pages. The ho'k
will be sold through agents. See advertise
ment in another column for agents, to whom
most liberal terms are offered.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
smiths Valley Items.
WELLINGTON CENTER, June "a, 1859.

WELLINGTON CENTER, June "a, 1859.
ED. TIMEs:-
Dwight Smith has been on the sick lis,
since his return from college
Con Mulloy has returned from CAL All
welcome Con. back to the Valley.
We are going to celebrate children's day
on July 9TH at II A. NJ. all are invited TO at
tend, and give the children a lift.
The weather continues fine for haying and
the farmers and ranchers are getting along
nicely. Some Of them will be through in a
day or so.
Charming w. Crapster, of Antelope Val
ley, will reside for the summer among US.
Chanting will help US in every good work
we feel confident.
Rev. +. F. Brown who has been stationed
at Tuscarora during the past year, is visiting
friends in the Valley. We wish him plea
SAINT visit among US.
Hayseed has settled down to good solid
farming and Florence is quite busy now.
Please excuse them for the present. BY and
by they will give US breeze
]. M. Mann has lost fine Norman colt.
II jumped into barbed wire gate. No more
barbed wire gates. They will not do. HUI
manity, il nothing else, condemns them
Miss Ida Rodgers is taking painting lessons
from Miss Minnie Isabel. Painting is =
good accomplishment, for young lady and
any one desiring to take lessons would do
we'll to call on Miss Isabel.
A H. Hawley & wife will celebrate their
fifty fifth university on Tuesday June 2slh
of their wedding day. We extend our con.
CALCULATIONS, and hope that they may see
many more happy years.
Mr.. Duncan is visiting his friends here
We are glad to see him with US again. But
regret to hear that he had run away last Sat.
urday evening, June ~, while driving colt.
The colt became frightened on the road lie
tween T. B. Smiths and Wellington Station
and began to kick so viciously that Mr.. Dun.
can was compelled TO leap from the cart, and
the animal having things his own way ran
off but was stopped at Mr.. John Rodgers.
Mr.. Duncan was unhurt. The rig was no,
seriously damaged.
Will o THE WIsP.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Too High q ) u m D.

Last Thursday evening young man from
Empire was running gray mare up and
down Man street for exercise a few times,
and mayb. to pick upa heat. Omar Stallard
was exercising Sadie c. also. and he gave
the little mare brush. When opposite the
Union Hotel the gray mare tried 10 jump
over Dick Randall's milk carte instead Of 60
ing around it, but failed. managing. how
ever, to land her rider on the other side.
Had the horse in the milk cart been at all
fractions, serious results might have occurred.
As it was no damage was done to either
horses, cart or rider.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
A safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you
satisfactory results, or in case of failure aren
turn Of purchase price. On this safe plan
you can buy from our advertised Druggist a
bottle Of DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. 1t guaranteed to bring relief 10
every case. when used for any affection OF
throat; lungs or chest, such as consumption,
Inflammation of lungs. bronchitis, asthma.
whooping cough, Group, etc., etc. 1t is
pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly
safe, aud can always be depended on. Trial
bottles free at ]. A. Bonham's.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Lots OF Gall.

Last Saturday a peg-leged bum was ma
king himself rather numerous about town
trying to sell rubber cement. He repaired
several articles Of furniture for different fam
lilies, and about s O'Clock in the afternoon
he stole chicken from the yard back Of the
URion Hotel. One Of the children saw the
operation and told Lawrence Matson, the
bar keeper. He nabbed Mr.. Bum after he
come around to the front Of the hotel and
tried to borrow a sack Of Lawrence to pack
the chicken in. The chicken was taken from
him and he was not ten minutes getting oul
Of town.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Too Much Chicken.

Tuesday morning "Dicky Tough" was re-
leased from the county Jail, and it was not
two hours before he was in fit condition to
again be run in. When asked how he liked
the job Of working for the county he said il
was all right, and that he was excellently
fed, but complained that he had too much
chicken, and that he had become tired Of
chicken DINNERS before he was thrown in.
This might be pointer as to where all the
chickens have gone that have for lew we ks
passed disappeared from the coops Of our
chicken. asing people.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
BRIEF MENTION,
Sheriff Brann paid visit to Mason Val
ley this week.

Sheriff Brann paid visit to Mason Val.
ley this week.
-Dayton's fruit crop will not amount to
much this season.
The water in the river still continues to
grow beautifully less.
The Buckeye mine in Como is showing
some very fine prospects.
Assessor CARING has been out in the
Vailies this week on business.
Call and see the fine lawns, ginghams
and muslins Just received at Bonhams.
Dayton has been quite lively camp for
scrapping matches and arrests this week.
George RandaIl's first cut of alfalfa
will yield about three tons to the acre this
season.
Don't forget to call on Regan at the
Mound House when on your way TO Carson
or Virginia.
The Dayton schools are closed and the
youngsters have a vacation OF about two
months and half.
The gypsies have arrived in Dayton
again. The boys and the old man, who are
good musicians, are to play for a social dance
tonight at Odeon Hall.
-Longabaugh's wood drive arrived here
Wednesday, and between IS and 80 men are
now engaged in taking it out Of the river.
About 800 cords will be taken out here.
The Dayton base ball nine will 60 to EN-.
pire on the Fourth Of July to try and down
the Empire boys again. Our nine has some
fine new suits which they will chris,en on that
day.
-"Dcky Tough" slammed a spittoon
through a window in the Corner Saloon
Tuesday afternoon. He was unceremonious.
ly fired out. but inside Of hal an hour came
up smiling again.
Omar Slallard brough, his running mare
"Sadie {" over from Winters ranch this
week. She is looking WE'LL but will never
again make the time she did before she ~an
into the bsrbed wire fence at Greenfield.
George H. Meyers is selling "Lsdy
vans" ham. They are considered the finest
in the market.-Abteai.
For the further information Of his custom
ers Mr.. Meyers should state the price Of this
ham per pound.
The last load Of rock from the North
Rapidan mine, at Como, for the so ton work
ing was hauled yesterday. The Briggs
mill will work the ore the first Of next week,
It is expected. There is some fine looking
quartz in the 50 ton lot.
One day this week . couple Of Italian
women wha were driving by W. J. Westrr
neld's place picked up Ion piece OF rope
that had been in use as guy rope. and
carried it of with them. MIR. Yves .erffeld
sent the deputy Sheriff after them, and he
found the parties at Mingoe's ranch below
town. They gave up the rope and stated
that hey did not know it belong to any
body, As it was lying near the road.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
How To Gain Flesh Aud strength,

Use after each meal SCOTS Emulsion
with Hypophosphites. 1t Is as palatable as
milk, and easily diges,ed The rapidity
with which delicate people improve with its
use is wonderful. Use it and try your weight.
As remedy for Consumption, Throat affec.
lions, and Bronchitis, it is unequaled
Please read:
al used SCOTS Emulsion with child
eight months old with good results. He
gained four pounds in very short time. -
T. PRiM, NJ. d., Alabama,
al gave SCOTS Emulsion to a gentleman
IS years old. troubled with Chrome Bron
chtis, with the most excellent results. -.
c. CAsoN, Broken Arrow. Ala.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
THE ARID AREA,
Information Desired by the Senate
Committee.

Committee.
Surveyor General Jones, Of the State Land
Office. who is taking an active interest il
all matters pertaining TO irrigation, has issu
ed a circular, of which The following is the
substance:
DEAR SIR am in receipt of the follow
ing official communication from Hon. Rich
ard S. Hinton, Irrigation Engineer of the
U 5. Geological Survey, Washington, D. c.:
81 write to ask Of your courtesy and inter
est the Procurement and forwarding OF a
map, showing the present extent Of lrriga
ton enterprises in Nevada, the length and
location of bitches, and the areas served,
for the purpose OF aiding the Senate Com
mitlee on Irrigation TO act on this most i'm
portant question intelligibly."
In pursuance of the above, and realizing
lis great Importance TO QUE State, l most earn
estly solicit the aid and CO operation of all
citizens of Nevada in furnishing the desired
information. This Department will thank
fully acknowledge the receipt Of maps and
compilation of facts concerning the sources
Of supply, storage and distribution Of water,
and the facilities for its diversion for agri
cultural use; also the number Of bitches,
length of each, and area served thereby.
Herein enclose blank form to be used,
so far as may be, in replying to the several
questions therein detailed.
Copies hereof have been mailed to many
citizens throughout the State, but, no doubt,
some have been overlooked who may desire
to receive them. You will greatly oblige me
by stating the address Of any such persons,
to whom the desired information shall be
transmitted at once.
J. F.. JONES,
Surveyor General.
The blank contains the following quest
ons:
Name of streams in your county?
Volume OF water of each Of said streams
for the months Of May, June, July, and A"
gust of each year?
The velocity Of the current of each stream?
Describe the method of rating the velocity
Of the current Of each stream?
Name OF ditch, canal or reservoir?
Description of ditch, canal or reservoir,
as to III. location Of head gate?
General course Of ditch or canal?
Name of the natural stream or lake from
which such ditch, canal or reservoir draw,
its supply Of water.
Length, width and grade thereof, as neal
as may be?
The present capacity Of the ditch, canal
or feeder Of reservoir.
The number OF acres of land lying under
and beng or proposed 10 be irrigated by
water from such ditch. canal or reservoir
Name Of spring or spring, used for ifriga-
ton purposes3
The volume Of water discharged and the
number of acres irrig ,ted during the months
Of May, June, July and August of each year,
The duty of water. (al How much
water, in miners measurement is required &c
irrigate one acre Of land? miners measur
+ment is deemed to be und-r four. inch pres
sure; i. e, four inches Of wafer above aper
'ure.) (b) How much water will one cubic
foot per second running wafer irrigated
Give such other information as you may
deem proper upon the subject of irrigation
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used when cutting teeth. 1t re-
lieves the little sufferer at once; it produces
natural. quiet sleep by relieving the child
from pam, and the little cherub awakes as
Upright as button" 1t is very pleasant
to taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regu.
lates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising from
teetbing or other causes. Twenty five cents
a bottle.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29

Lost.--"l don't know where, l can't tell
when, l don't see how-something Of great
value TO me, and for the return of which
shall be truly thsnkfal. viz: a good appetite;''
Found.-.'Heal,h and strength. pure
blood. an appetite like that Of a wolf, regu-
lar digestion, all by taking that popular and
peculiar medicine, Hoods Sarsaparilla
| want every body to try it this season. u
1t is sold by all druggists. One hundred
doses one dollar.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
A Notorious Im.tld.el.

Old Jimmy Nc Night. the shoe maker,
and Prof. Byron, had 4 few words the first
Of this week and aher Jimmy argued that
Coed Friday was % good. as he had no work,
the argument came to blows, and James re
eeived slap in the face. Jimmy says the
only reason he did not re,aliate and anihilate
Byron was that he is such notorious in I'D
Ell that he would 90 to hell, srr..
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, brui'
SEES. sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores,
teiter. chapped hands. chilblains, corns, and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed togivs
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price IS cdnts per box For sale by J. A.
BonhaIn.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Winters Horses Win Again.

Joe Courtney and Fl REQ Rey. Theodore
Winters horses. won tbs three. year old and
two-year old stakes Wednesday at Chicago.
This makes five out Of seven races now that
Mr.. Winters has bagged during his eastern
trip, which speaks we'll for his stable.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
On the Bridge at Midnight.

I stood on the bridge at midnight,
| As drunk as son Of gun,
Two moons rose DER the city,
Where there should have been but one,
I could see their bright reflections,
In the waters under me.
| expressed feeling Of wonder,
And great curiosity.
If only one had been,
I.wou!d not have been in doubt
But what two moons were doing, n;
could not we'll make out.
The tide was slowly ebbing.
could hear the waters roll.
AS stood in the wavering shadows,
To escape the night patrol.
How often, oh, how often,
In the days Of auld lang syne.
had tried to cross at midnight,
And got lost many time.
But to night l was hot and restless,
And my mind was full Of care.
For the walk that laid before me,
Seemed greater than could bear.
had no latch key with me,
And locked would be the door.
Then to hear from the window above me,
"Did the lodge hold late, my dearl'h
So tonight l stood there dreaming,
And watching the restless tide,
Till cop came along with a wagon.
And asked me to take a ride.-Ex.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Regulates Her own Water Rates.

Mrs. E. c. Huntington. owner Of the
water .werks in Nevada City. Cal. has serv.
ed notice on the trustees that she will not
furnish wafer to the city at the rates fixed by
the Board for the year beginning July 1,
and that the water will be shut of at the
end of this month. Case for physician.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Consumption sareiy Cured

To THE EDIroR-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy for the
above named disc ase. BY its timely use
thousands Of hopeless cases have been per.
nanently cured. shall be glad 10 send
two bottles Of my remedy FREE to any oil
your readers who have consumption il they
will send me their express and postoffice ad
dress. Respectfully, T. A. SLOCUM, M.
c., 1871 Pearl st. New York.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Babbitt Metal.

We have. in the neighborhood Of one hun
dred pounds Of babbit metal for sale At this
office. The meta is about the fines, there is
made for use on journals, etc., in mills, and
We will sell it At the low price Of 40 cents
per pound.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29
Yearly Honor Roll.

Following is the honor roll of the Dayton
public school for the year. All scholars
are required to obtain an average Of IS or
over to have their names appear on this roll:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-06-29

Trains I aud 2 run daily.
Train runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days.
Train 4 runs Tuesdays. Thursdays and satur-
days.
Passenger trains make close connection at
Mound House with express trains OF Virginia
and Truokee Railroad. which connect at Reno
with east and west bound trains OF Central Pa
cihc Railroad.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
Al Hawthorne. with United stares Stage Cos
coaches for Aurora l26 miles,; BOdie t37 miles,
and for Lundy and Bridgeport.
At Luninr, (l25 miles from Mound Housed.
with Gilmer, Salisbury 4 Cos tri-weekly
stages. tlesving Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri
days, for Downeyville. Grantsviile and Bel
mont. f,N
At Candelaria, with United States Stage Cos
stages for Columbus 70 miles,, Silver Peak.
Montesuma. Aida Valley. Gold Mountain. et..
At Keller. with stages for Cerro Gordro (6
miles) Darwin ca miles). and Panamint.
HIM YERINGTON,
r. LAWS. General Superintendent.
Assistant superintendent.
pa. BENDER,
General Freight and Passenger Agent.