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December 31, 1881 (4 pages)

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A: = fe . " prowl at the operation, and at the they declared that the minets should juble, newsy journal,‘ard even if it Bhe Daily Granseript, NEVADA CITY, CALIFORMIA. “Saturday, Deg, 31, 1881. Fault-findl ArDAChSs . The honest Grangers ought fo be happy. Thé rains have fallen at the times, in the manner and in the quantity which are supposed to be tne most satisfactory. But now that their ’auxiety-about the rain has passed, we suppose that they will commence te berraw troublé ibout the possible dangers ‘of . the north w oh. 8 afew months hence, which may be productive ¢f “very great damage. -——-Oakland Times. 2 : That’s it. They are the *eame fellows-who said that if the:'debris in the Yuba river could ‘be checked by a brush dam above Maryville, they would be happy. . Whem “work was commanced. to carry out their oft expressed desires, they began ‘to very first good opportunity tried to make a,bonfire out of it, ‘Next, build astone dam, and when their suggestion wag to be acted” upon they begay to “buck” again, * They invited a number of San Frativisco’s leading business men to ‘visit the valley and moanteins, see matters for. themselves, and suggest & method to settle the troubles. Wheat the committee had done all this and niade -a’ report the farmers tarned around and insulted them by refusing to recognize the fairness of the report, which they virtually stamped and spat upoa, Those farmevs are chronic kickers. hey deinand the whole bed fer themselves, aad when they get it they*curse because they sleep cold. 2 ice ee -No Immediute Danger. ‘The Saciimento Bee says: The Nevada TRANSCRIPT i& to be enlarged and will be printed-on a large aud rapid press run by water power. The ‘TRANscRIPT is a bright, crisp, readis ‘away off” on the slickens question it is always an aceaptabis visitor to the inner sanctum.” We reyret the necessity ‘of being’ at variance with oar able’ contemporary va any point, and ‘especially where the prosperity of the mining counTHE OPIUM HABIT. About the Deadly Drug. Respectable, industrious and-in-. telligen6 Chinamen regard those of their people wio are regularly &ddicted to the use of opium. with the same ‘feeling’ that a tethperate American looks‘on his neighbor who has fallen to a vagrant’s estate as} the result of. drinking intoxicating liquors. ft is a mistaketi, #ea that all Mongolians ate opium slaves. ‘The better classes, with occasional éxceptious, use it not at all or else but ouce in a great B ge The -habitual opium smokers #re,compara‘tively poor, Keepers of dens in this country rely more for support upon tials whg haunt their places. = «fhe opium dives in’the Nevada City.Chinatown doa ‘thuch heavier ‘business than most people have any ideasef. --Once itt about so oftea their’ proprietors*anJ visitors are arrested, taken Before -a. justice cqurt-and submitted’ to a nominal fine.~These prosecutions are not frequent enough, however, to interfere with the tratfic by rendering at unprotitable or frightening its votaries. The white smokere range ‘from boys of fifteen years to men well advanced in ‘age, the younger element predominating, Chinese “fiends” areas o rale persons . in middle life, It would be interesting to” know -how much opium is‘ annually consumed in this township alone. Packages of it varrying in value from $500 . to $1,000 are received feeauently by the different’ dealérs, ‘ In the Revised National Dispensa~ tory by Alfred Stille, M. D.b. L. 1), Professor of Materia Medica and: Botany ‘inthe Philadelphia College of ‘Pharmacy,“and Jobh M. Maisch, Phar. D.,°’Professot of Materia Medica and Botany in the, same college, we find «the following remarks on the effects’ of morphia, ome of the most used constituents: of opium: “The fatal-dose of morphia can not be determined; it may not exceed a single rain; and, on the other hand; “a case is rocorded. in. -which seven‘grains of morphia ‘were taMen in the form of Magendie’s “solution, and yet, by dint ef powerties is the prizo at stake. But so long as seventy miles or so intervene between the two offices, «and the walking is very bad, we'do not: ap-} “yrehend the paper bullets‘fired back und forth will have fatal -effect on the respective journalistic targets. —_————— >> : An Unexpected Reception, Aa aged man living alone cn Uuion Hill, Grass Valley township, . has for some Gime beon badgered by naver fail to give relief. “ever, parties disturbing him at night-time. ir. Casper informes us that early a couple of mornings since a man went tu his cabin and knocked: on the’ door, demanding entranee. ‘The old} nian warned him away, and as he duln't go shot at him through the door inflicting . a slight wound, I'vactical jokers will probably leave . him alone herestber, Ne ee At Work. the 2 hong says: The Birdseye Company's” claims at Little York aud Yow Bet have commenced washing for the Winter with good ‘heads of water, You Bet has also commenced piping. ‘The"other claims in the same vicinity have nog yet commenced for the want of water. G. 8. Brown is drifting in his claim, the mine hot having been fitted up yet for hydraulicing. a * ee -County School Report. lt was our intention to_ publish today only that portion of County Sup: . e:intendent Wickes’ report that did not anpear yesterday. In order, how= that persons education article in as compact a form 8 pos. s.ble, we have determined to pr int . it entire to-day. It will be found oy the Grst paige. _ . Moaur to Rent. is for seat. Apply to Mrs M. eal: if. a ———— No Wore Dyspepsia or indigestion. Dr. Henly's celebrated I X L Bittevs are the best Bitters in use. They Read physicians’ certificates en the back of bottle. Seld everywhere, tf Tho Hayward claim at’ ful excitations, cliefly ‘electrical, the patient recovered.” ‘The inference is,that there is less _ positively -knewn by’the’ ‘medical fraternity in regard to the effects of opiuin-erting and opium-smoking thai of almost any other drug used as’ a meilicine, ' ‘or as an habitual stimulant. «Chere “) can be no doubt however, az to the great danger resulting from its constant use, The “following statearticle on ‘*Opium,” represent the ambiguous condition ‘of existing .knowledge on the subject, ‘‘Narcofirst introduced as an antiperiodic, and, althuugh ‘freely given, was not suspected of pussessing narcotic properties. Kxperiments on animals prove it to be eminently a tetanizing agent, and productive at the same time of great depression; yet some observers.report its possession pf slight narcotic powers.” In ‘‘ihe Prinviples and Practice in Medical Jurisprudence,” by Alfred Swaine Taylor, M. D., F. R. 8., published by Lea in 1873, ~ffter the citation of several cases, the following conelusion is made: “On the whole we are bound to'conelude that the habit of opium-smoking is injurious to the health, and therefore calculated to ; shorten life, * * . * -* * * ‘The practice may be and is often coneealed from the medieal attendant, . The . began opium eatimg at twenty-sev) en, and died ‘at . without any obviously injurious efinterested in . . fects being produced by the use of may have the wh re . {the druy, it could not be said that in his case, at least, shor tened life. the prastice had Wi /gumstduces in which med cal! . appear both ways, . : facts bear one way ; and if instances se > 2 Pare and Good. liquora at the Beehive, . d28+hwy, 5 i . a How Little Some Doctors Know white patrons than upon the celésPhome on Main street. ‘sold at thé most reasonable prices. ‘store. ‘OTANLEY A. EDDY, PRCPRIETGR. ments from they same work, in the] ‘tina (one of the salts of opium) was} insurers cuuld . not e quitably eéuplein of the verdict iin the Karl of Mat’s case ; for, as he fifty-seven It is rarely in one's power to apply any better or more . practical test than this, under, cir— facts The case is very A fine residence on Broad street , different from intemperauce in the S. use of alcoholic isquors, where the; ‘Through inl Day. ; ; £TAGE leaves North San ; of lowgevity can be adduced among Ess. pee a 4 ) spiritdrin kes hy ar ded to be exceptions to a géléral rule.” i: The (atloming aré among the Indies who will receive New Year's calls in ‘this city on Mondaynext: . Misses Jennie and May farseflus, at the residenge of Chas. Kent. Mrs. I. J. Rolfe and Misses Nelli atid Emily Relfe, Mande Byrne and Mary Gray, at the redidencerof I, J. Rolfe, Misses O’Brien, Ida Allen, Gate: vieve Bowerman and Jeafte Nivens, at the residence of B. T. Allen. Misses Allie Crawford, Annie Leavitt, Grace Morgan, Katie Mattison, Millie Naffziger’ and Nellie McBrown (the “FE. V. ‘C. Club”) at the residence of "W. 41, Crawford. ‘Miss Sallie Hill wftl receive at her Aaye. ‘other ladies gontemplating keeping open hottée will confer g favor by sending their names to this office by nooff to-day. s+ . + OO “whe Peabody Mine. Union: The No. 1 level of the Peabody mine at Grass Valley has, been extended 140 feet, otrrying a in width, showing plenty cf sulpkerets anf occasionially mm free yold. There i$ now being hated to Sothern’s mill acrushing of from 30 to 40 loads," which g es estimate will go at least”’$30 per load. Everything is now working smoothly agement of Superis€tndent Cryer. No rrRouBLE to show goods and qudte' prices at theBeehive Grogery store. Compare ‘our figures and stock with tnose offered by Other firms. * d28-1w. “yvedding Cake Ornaments, Ym. Kohler, on Bank Alley; near Church street, Grass Valley, ian received the finest assortment of WW ed= ding Ornaments of the latest styles,
direct from the Eastern Mantfac— tories. They surpass in beauty any thing iu this line ever brought toi this part of the State, and will be They are*now on exhibition ib hiv @all and:see them. ~ “Im SEALE 9, . HOTEL ARRIVALS. ‘National Exchange Hotel. a THunspay, Dee:-29th, 1881." “John Spargd, City John Kanrpfer, Grizzly Ridge RT Smith, F-E Bakés, Blue Tent awe Williams, Sierra City ‘Bb Had, Oakland H Veardon, City. “Phos George, You Bet #) Wood, Applegate RK Veeling, Columbia Hill 1 wee Carter, Grass Valley J E Downer, Quaker Hill A Me Lajn, City : Erastvs Bono, Clerk. NEVADA THE ATRE, THREE NIGHTS ONLY ! Monday , Tuesday & Wednesday January 2d, 3d and 4th, HE Musial Evént of the Season. Engageinent of the Oates Opera Bouffe Co. Headed by the Peerless Queen of Opera uffe, ALIGE OATES! A Complete Musical Organization, 25: 25 ARTISTS 25 Monday, Janu lary ‘24, “LA MASCOTTE!” Teesday, January 3d “GIROFLE-GIROFLA” — “THE LITTLE DUKED” Ra.Priees 50 ets. and $100. ‘No Extra = efor reserved seats, for sate sas cannon’ Dre sire 6 a. oung Men's Social Ball the caithhe will rise promptly at 7:30 Monday evening, half an howr earlier than usual, Hogan's Stage Line. Friday, wu ithe ee ee si <sne g leaves Forest C YThundday and ay fi Juan with 8 for Nevada ¢ adie Say A ‘full steck of fine wines ‘and . ia City, . held on Tuesday, Thureda and Sati Returnin ‘Nor wd Saturday, ledge all the way averagia® one: foot . at the-mine, under the efficient man4, ‘TTOBACCOS, “Peach, . Prive. Must Be Redt * Must beReduced ! “! Must be Reduced ! od Sy Peing ‘éverstocked with the} FINEST STOCK OF CIGARS Ever brought to Nevada City am determined to the. . the same at Wholesale or Retail during the next a ens {E59 THAN cost IN SAN FRANCISCO i This ie no ‘buncombe, but a “Plain f Business Proposition, My assorttnent of CONFECTIONERY,.CUTLERY, FRUIT, Ete. t¢among he best in thé’market; and law “also selling them at LOWER PRICES Than any otf er-dealer in Nevada and can offer. Read a dora Prices: Cigars that cost #125 a thousand in San Franéisco, [sell at 12 1-2 cents apiece.‘Cigars ‘that cost $70 a thousand in Sap Francis, sell wt 8 1-3 cents apiece. lor Bit-Gigers at 6 1-4 cetits ‘apiece. Gigérs for four and five ‘conts tw Re Re ery a “farCcAy¥ at my old Stand on Pine Street\had examine my Goods and JOHN JACK. ADMINISTRATRIX SALE! TO THE PEOPLE OF NEVADA CITY AND COUNTY. NE undersigned will, on and ter this date, sell the entire stech, consisting. of TOYS, FANCY GOODS CUTLERY, CANDIES, NUTS, CIGARS, TOBACCO, Amd‘every aYticle in the Store, ATCOST! FPOSITIVELY FIRST COST! 4 «Buyers will do well to call and Wednesday, Jamwary 4th, fo goods before purchasing elsewhere. ~ —_, -. Dealers’ in ‘the country can my «their Holiday Goods of me at a Great Sacrifice. —— The entire stock must be Sold before Jan. 1,1882. MRS. A. ROSENTHAL, Administratrix of the estate of A, spies deceased. seript Block, Nevada Ciss, Bosh San Juan on M Wednesday and . Fess ys PRION TUCKER Dek Driver. December 2, we, ¢ > . Just Received and now ‘on — tt + ¢ . Japanese Goods, era & © SRAWEORD'S COLUMN. Exhibition, thetbest age) “sortment of DOLLS! DOLLS!!! TALKING DOLLS, SLEEPING DOLLS, WEEPING DOLLS, WAX DOLLS, RUBBER DOLLS, INDESTRUCTIBLE DOLLS JOINTED DOLLS. BLACK DOLLS. BISQUE DOLLS. KID DOLLS. DRESSED DOLLS. BABY DOLLS. LADY DOLLS. BOY DOLLS. SMALL DOLLS. LARGE DOLLS. CLOTH DOLLS. L WORSTED DOLLS. ' FAT DOLLS: SLIM DOLLS, — And everything belonging‘to-a DOLL. ment of HOLIDAY COONS! Toys, _ Fancy Articles, Baskets, Brackets, Pictures and Picture Frames, Vases, Perfumeries, Cardboard; Worsted, And material of all kind “lA Fancy Work. he WN -GRAWFORD, Near the Union Hotel, em : TOYS, VASES, Wehive also a sana a assort. ) HOLIDAY ADVERTISEMEY I. Best \& *Theanes d@sire to eal ihe a nttenti 1. “people of Nevada City and Couns To THE Lande AND VARIED stock Notv i in my: Btore on Commergia * Street, Nevada. Cit , CONSISTING OF , PROVISIONS ‘CANNED Goons, LINTIs, NUTS, CANDIES, POP Cozy, BIRD CAGEs, MIRRORS, . WILLOW & WOODEN Wary CUTLERY, Ete, ‘Imported Wines & Liquors For medicinat purposes, California and Tropical Fruits, Attention is called to my large stb of CIGARS & TOBACCS Which embrace all the Favorite Brands, Both Foreign and Domestic. For the Children $ have TRIMPETS and DRUMS, WASHTUBS. and DISHES, BUGGIES and WAGONS, DOLLS & ROCKING HORSES I desire to state to my trtenide and the public generally that everything, from a Toothpick to a Meetinghouse Can be purchased at my store. Send in your orders friends, if you canro come yourself, and I will fill them at VERY. Low PRICES, For the liberal ieddousigs extended mein * the past I return my sincere ‘thanks ts ask a continuance of the same. -F. LL. BARRYGOUSEN, n24 Commercial St., Nevada City. BAKING POWDER eT LVL OWA, S70 Zo LaLa LLL: The Public is . ewstto NED against SPURS imitations." She Pioneer . is the only Powder a sisting a nothing but REFINED Grape Cream Tartar and GriglishBicardSode SCIENTIFICALLY COMBINED: SAN PRANCISCD. eee THOMAS, WALRATH & HICKS, Broad St, A@jotming Gautt’s Baker? 5 AEVADA CITY, — Dealers in Grefcries, Provisions, Ete. Wirsre azar Lowest Living Rates ——— C. W. CROSS, abo al ‘MOFPICE' Cor. per Fine stools Baking Powder 9 A Sonne & (2 ati wil ay’ eS an qi