March 30, 1881 (4 pages)

_ Wednesday, March. 30, She Daily Transcript NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA. . ) gp PRE THEATRE.“Melville Company. rananinnaa) “opne Blundering “Free Lance.” ; The Free. Lance generally puts its ‘foot into it when: itseets put to correct TrRanscrripr items, , for which particular kind of business it has a mania, The other day the TRransorter said that Mr, Newell: rolled down the enbankment a distance of over one hundred feet when his wagon tipped over on the. Purdon gr@o, The Herald said he fell out into the road only, ~ Our Grass. Val~ -ley.cotemporary takes ,the ‘Herald's, report as‘the true one, which of _-equrse it has a perfect rightto do; but if goes farther and spys that the and down night before last with one of.the finest audiences ever asssemled in Neévada City," among the number being noticeable delegations from Grass Valley and other outlying districts, The ‘‘Chimies of Nor+ mandy” was, considering the limited dimensions ofthe staze and the lack of scenery, admirably presented. The singers were all in. good voice notwithstanding their experience at “roughing it” in the sage-brash. State for several weeks past, and la— bored conscientiously to give the proper effect to the performance. Miss Melville’s ‘‘Germaine” isa grace-. ful bit of acting. It is sober throughpart that permits its pretty expo~ —==—W[ RANSCRIPT misrepresents this mat~ ame oe ~—-—to:that worked inthe old-mine; andy _ Getchell has some men at work put. ¢ ting rocks on Broad” street. Phere} outside of the great centres of poputor and isin thé habit of -making mistakes, which is going too far with _ the fun, If the Free Lance’s stock -of fairness. is as extensive as its re, -« liability is limited, it-will_forthwith . a few years .ago and were present ‘retract. The TraXscrier had the ‘authority of two‘of the men who found Mr.Newell after the accident, one of them being-Mr. Gaffney, driver of the San Juan stage. They both stated that he rolled down adistance _of 150 feet after over. going theedgeof the precipice. The Transonrrt, with its customary) conservatism, “pat the figaresat‘over 100~feet:’*. clearness lead alt but the over-eriti= Yhe Free Lance generally makes a fool of itself when it questions the reliability of this paper, : oe Begun the Repairs. wo ovnianaelie Work has been begun on the roads leading from this city to the upper “country. That is, ‘Superintendent is no doubt that Broad street needs tixing, but it isan open question if “he thoroughfares out in the vicinity of Sugar Loaf and above there do] mot need it more. It seems to us ‘shat if the county has any money or labor to put out on roads,they ought to utilize it in those places where heavy hauling is to, be done, and} which are now impassable, If the -county’s_resources in that direction are exhausted, the work can go on the same and be paid for in the future, Since writing the above we. have learned that Road — Commissioner Mills will to-day put a force of men at work on the Blue Tent road. Good. al > Strike. at the Banner Mine. -A blast made Sunday on the 200 foot level,28 feet north of the incline, at the Banner mine, disclosed ‘a clear. ' ‘ly defined three-foot ledge of sul ~phuretted ore almost exactly simile by milling assays found to be worth S17 a ton. If the present highly fg. vorable indications continue for two or three weeks more—and the case ‘can hardly be otherwise—Superintendent Brown will have a ten-stamp mill erected there as soon-as it can be put up. me, Wim. Tiernan and another man are ‘taking out some rich ore a short distance north of, the Banner location, . ’ and various other parties are prospecting in the vicinity, An Obstinate Prisoner. ‘The man Wills, serving out a term in the County Jail for a cowardly atack on Captain White at Grass Valley, has been making considerable trouble asa member of the chaingang, ~He refuses to obey orders, and impudéntly deties the boss of the gang tomakehim. He sets.a ‘bad example for the other prisoners when out, rendering them also unvuly.” Me. Wills should be brought ‘to his senses by a term of’ solitary confinement and a diet of bread aud water, There isno use in fooling with such a character, Not Very Strange. The. Sacramento Bee does _ not Xhink it all strange because a juror in the Ne'son Stevens ease fainted the other day, It say's: ‘‘The only wonder is, that the poor fellows stand up under the infliction so long, ‘The jurogs in the’ Kalloch case (though lacking brains) mast have ‘been fellows of wonderful vitality to have stood the pressure for fertyeight days.” . sik A LoveLy little poem entitled “The Suicide” is. going the rounds just now. We are glad to set ' the Laristocracy” was received with keen ‘he sings, and in at least one of the } propagators, and the appearance of ‘. herin some amateur performances nent-to carry, thé house by storm, as the saying is, although -her singing won several encores, that, were,.well deserved, ‘Those who heard her sing before retirement from the sbage Monday night say that she Thas lost none of the charms that made her popular in the early portion of her career, ‘‘Serpolette,” she of thetomboyish ways, was charmingly -presented by the fair Lillie Post: Her rakish air is. peculiarly adapted. to ‘the lines,Het voice lacks somewhat in power, but its flexibility and cal to forget the single short-coming for the. time being. As the Marchioness of a day she was in her element, and the burlesque on ‘‘codfishrelish. “Mr. Hatch did not have much scope as ‘‘Grenicheukx,” but he made the bestof his epportunity. The equal of his tenor is seldom heard lation, but thefavor with which he is received kere demonstrates a full appreciation of his capabilities by local connoiseurs in veealization, The best acting of the evening was Max Freeman’s ‘‘Gaspard.” Every point was finely drawn, and the details when massed together show him to be a master of the art dramatic. The miserly instincts, the lack of princi— ple, the qualities of greed, fear, triumph, despair, and eventually remorse, were portrayed ia a manner that at times was so natural as to be almost painful to the observer. Tom Casselli, who is an old favorite here we understand, as the Marquis . de Villeroi displayed himself in the light of an artist, and was most. favorably received. He acts aswell as succeeding operas’ underscored for this city will haveabetter opportunity to illustrate his histrionic talents than he didin the unassuming role: Of the Marquis, “Messrs. Sherwood and: Knight as the*Bailiff’ and the} ‘‘Notary” proved to be royal’ -fun the latter was the causg of many a hearty guffaw going up from the the amused spectators, ‘The chorus was well trained and evinced throughout a proper idea of harmony in tone as well as actions, while the orchestra atoued in superior quality for what it lacked in quantity. _ Last evening the programme consisted of the ‘‘Piratesor Penzance,” regarding the perfermance of which we will speak at some length to-morrow. This opera, with the festive bathing scene, which feature we can assure our neighbors is not too naughty to be niee, will be put on the boards of Hamilton Hall to-morrow night for the benefit of the appreciative but extremely modest people of Grass Valley. Of course this hint is sufficient te bring out a full representation of opera-g'asses at the Grass Va ley performanee. This evening our citizens will witness the ‘‘Royal Middy,”. Which abonnds in spectacular effects, ravishing music and} bewitching costumes. It is one of the best selections in the company’s repertoire, which may account for its being kept back for the last night. Miss Emelie Melville will appearin her unrivalled rendition of ‘*Fanchette,” afterwards a Royal Middy. The full company, including Gracie Plaisted, better known as the wile of Bert. Lancaster who is a Nevada City boy, will appear on this occasion, aking of Gracie Plaisted, universilregret and. some dissatisfaction has been expressed because her appearance here was by the management limited to a single evening. She is a prime favorite with our citizens who two-years or more ago saw while she was visiting with friends in this cigy, and then with keen}foresight predicted a triumphant career for her if she would consent to go bepoets have finally yet into the right “path. es we the Cootlights as'% professional, English Opera as Discoursed by the ‘The Theatre was well filled up stairs out, and_sad_at times, Jt-.is not a. . ‘Grass Valley, taught by Miss Lillie was standing, and the collision sent him twelve feet in the air and ashe . 4!oonser-yield an income of $3,295,000. ___ OUR‘ COUNTY SCHOOLS. What Superintendent Wickes Saw Daring Mis Official Visits of the Past Week. ” BANNER HILL SCHOOL, Four miles from Nevada City, num-— bers about 20 pupils. lately, after a long winter vacation, under charge of Miss Susie Green. The pupils are behind the average in acquirements, when we consider rela‘tiveages, They have nothad as good a ehanee as the youths of other districts, but the attendance might be bettered. The new teacher. will have no idle berth. The-parents in tthe district showld give her their hearty aid, and sve that their chil‘dren attend daily. It was thought advisable to substitute the ‘‘Elementary” for the “Higher Language Lessons” in the Grammar Grade, in which.there are four pupils, -—-—~--PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL Is about twelve miles from the,counhas opened this month, after a win‘te’s vacation. Miss Sarah Glasson teaches thisschool, Ithas 25 pupils, twoof which are in the Grammar Grade, and23-in the Primary. The parents in this district should be more prompt in sending their children to school, as the attendance last term: was:very low. “Chis school . house is small; but-has a good sample of improved school furniture within it. Its library is well select“ed ‘ pain bac ties ties bohHiehehe 5 : BOSTON RAVINE PRIMARY, Grass Valley, taught by LydaSmith, has 71 enrolled. The percentage of attendance forthe past six months was94. This school did excellently in written-spelling, 50 words being dictated from tabulated words inthe reader. : a WINCHESTER PRIMARY, Gregory, enrolls 75 pupils. This} school was up to the mark in. read—. ing, geography and spelling, such branches being reviewed, In this connection, written examinations in the primary schools are more common now, all the schools in the county being more advanced this year in penmanship. : FIRST PRIMARY SCHOOL, On Church Hill, Grass Valley, num— bers 61 pupils. Mr. Geo. Horton, the,teacher, is a graduate of Michigan University. The school shows well in orthography, afithmetic and reese There are 7 primary schools .in Grass Valley. : 4 ‘He Was Mad. A maw named Kelly working at the Bald Mountain mine sent a big piece of wood down the timber,chute the other day. It landed on a pile of boards on which Billy Duerstein came down he was buried in the debris. : When Kelly saw that Billy was caught he sung out, ‘‘Pardner, be yez kilt intirely?” es The injured man looked at the in— quirer with an expression of disgust, and moving his eyes toward some of the other men who had gathered atound him gasped: ‘‘He says bees I kilt! He tiaks I vas von tam fool ! says not yah, don’t it!” Altogether too Kind, We hope to hear much from the Randolph Flat miner, through the TRANSCRIPT, for we believe that the miner has many ideas the promulgation of which will do a great deal of good.—-Free Lance, ] Gur contemporary is very kind, but really we fear that the miner in question will have to look to the Free Lance as anexponent of his views hereafter, the TRANscRiIPT columns being engaged for several months in advanvee, So Say Many. “E. K, Downer in the course of a letter to his paper, the Downieville Messenger, says:"‘Speaking of roads, although not much addicted to seolding, E must emphatically affirm that the county road between Purdon’s grade and Nevada City was most’ decidedly the worst for mud and water I've everfjiourneyed over,” Fenced out the Fun, The Free Lance says that. Saperintendent Kidder has fenced in the Grass Vailey depot platform with handsome panel gates, which gates = Pp _ promenade of spuony lovets and idle young men, he eral foal Leen graty waberhe of Nevada Oity that wil for similar It has opened . . KefI was kilt I] Sierra County Mining Items The owners of the Savage min are preparing to resume work. The Brash Creek mine is soon to be started up by .# company from below. There Oriental Mine has’ changed hands and that a New York company. will take hold of it in the Spring.” A piece of gold weighing 33 ounces was found in the Bald Mountain mine Jast week. It was about the-shape of and nearly as large) as a man’s hand, _ <q : : The mill at Pike city has stopped, pute between the owners of the mine and the company working it, The Bald Mountain Extension Company have found a fine prospect in their funnel, in heavy lead gold: * Thé gravel is of the best quality, having every appearance that there is good pay on the bedty seat, near the Anthony Houge. It}yock, The tunnel is supposed to be. from. four to seven feet above thé bedrock; and all in fine, washed quartz gravel.The contractors, have forty feet more to run to finish the 3,400 feet. an Ia what are known as Buschés hydraulic diggings,just below Loganville, a very rich quartz. ledge was uncovered:a short time ago. Should the ledge prove as extensive as is’ believed it will be very valuable property, as it.can be opened from the river which will furnish all’ the power needed. The mountain rises precipitately from the river, this giving all the back needed. The rock will -work at. least $26 per ton.—Messenger. The Chinese Still Going. One of the Chinese gtorekeepers on Commercial street was packing up his traps_ yesterday, _pfeparatory ‘to.transferring his base-of operations to Chinatown. That leaves only two Mongolian dealers.on the upper part of, the street, and it is reported that they too propose to emigrate soon. Ss >. >= = Mrs. GARFIELD is mentioned us having a sincere and kindly manner ". which greatly pleases her viditors. She is ‘at once unpretentious and self—-possessed, © Her dress at her first White House reception, last: Saturday, was a rich, wine-colored velvet, A CONTEMPORARY says: ‘If Governor Perkins thinks it safe to -convene the Legislatureagain, there will be a regular circus, and ‘the Lord only: knows where the lightning will strike next time.” . A LICENSE to sell liquor in Nebraska costs$1000. That amount chargéd in Chicago, the Inter Ocean gays, would either reduce the number of Pepe elie He couldn’t raise the mortgage on his building lot, and so, poor man, without becoming blind, he lost his site, : _ or Homey women look the best in big hats. We state this in hope of seeing only small hats atthe theatres, > Mistook the Signal, A well known engineer on the Un ion Pacific, who has a slight -impedimént in his speech, had an interview afew days since’with his division superintendent, the-viature of Which gradually leaked out. and became a source ef considerable fun for the boys. The story. goes that on a recent runhis engiue had a collision the animal in question. By a rule of the railroad company such accidents must be reported by the ‘enineer aud conductor in writing, and or some reason the engineer forgot his duty on the occasion, until he was summoned before the railroad magnate for private investigation, “Mr,—~,” said the Superintendent, ‘‘how is it that you failed to re=) port the killing of a cow on your run, of such a date?” “I d-d-d-d-d-d-d-don’t remember any 8-s-s-8-such accident,” replied the knight of the footboard, scratching his head thoughtfully. ‘Well; you certainly must have killed a cow on that rua, for it was reported in due form by the condu>tor,” insisted the Superintendent. “N-n-n-no, I d-d-d-d-didn’t,” said the engineer. “Now. Ic-ki ki-éant rememm-m-m-mber ki-ki-killing any ¢-cecow I d-d-d-do remember stri-stristrikigg one, b-b-b but I looked out+ of the wi-wi-wi-wi-window and s-ssaw her lying on her b-b-back, by the side of the tra-a-ck, feet (motioning with his hands) to go ahead, and I to-to-teek it to mean that she was all right,” “2 @ was warned not to be too suré treatment, , of such signals im the future, is ane talk that the work pending the settlement of a dis~ . 4 ‘buttons, Find yourself abstracted, with a cow resulting disastrously to {_ moving her]: Grass Valley Mining Notes. * Ophir Hill was finally pumped out to the bottoni (the 1200 level) on Sunday. With the draining of the mine work can be resumed in all the levels that yet contain bodies of ore, and: the sinking ofthe pain incline shaft which is in contemplation can now be undertaken. There are two engines stationed mine, which aredriven by compress: ‘edair. “One is used for hoisting, the other for pumping and sinking the incline. eo On'the lower or No. devel of the Sebastopol mine the ‘drift is being driven southsintoa good ore body to open up more backs, eae There are now eight or ten tons af quartz on the-dump at the Peabody “mine, which presents a good _appearanee,—as—the—quartz—is_of-a-live'y: character, and carries well in heavy stlphurets ‘and _galens. It a'so. pros—. pects in free gold. A ledge Was struck in the Granville claim: the latter part of last week, which is heavy in sulphurets. This claim is located a short Union. ‘It Took Well, “Why, George, how are you getting along?” said one young man_ to another infront of the New Orleans postoffice. : : “Splendid! Neverhad so much ‘fun in all my life,” was the’ answer. ‘‘How’s that, George ?” : “Well, you see Ned, after L -lost my situation, all my friends left me, and used'to pass ‘by without even recognizing: ine. J was determined to get even, so I circulated a report among them-that-I was the fortunate holder of one-half of a lottery ticket that had just drawn a prize.” “Did-it take?” aa “You just bet it:took! Why, in two days’ time I received no less than’a dozen invitations from fellows whom I had almost forgotten. I was presented with two new suits of elothes, four new hats, two dozen embroidered handkerchiefs, a ‘silk umbrellas, a beautiful amethyst ring and a handsome pair of gold sleeveI visited Spanish Fort five times, took one ride to the jet= tigsan the Cannon, and borrowed, all told,$150 in United States currency. Did-ittake?~ Well, I should smile,” — Understoeds~ = The Cashier enters the private office of the President, nervous an agitated. eens “Sir,” he says, ‘I have something oh my mind which I feel» myself compelled to disclose tg, you, though for months I have striven to conceal. it.” : s The Presidént turns pale. ; “The fact is that I—love your Cawighter,” / The President breathes more freely; “Ah, you love my danghter. Do you ever make any errors in your books, or in counting out vent cash? we ~ ‘Never sir!” with pride. “Then, sir, { must decline to en-— courage your suit. You are not really in love.” How inexpensive, and yet how effective is the great substitute for Sulphur baths, Glenn’s sulphur soap. Hill's Hair and whisker dye,. black or brown, 50c, A Card, Toall who are suffering from the errors and indiseretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c., I . Will send a recipe that willcure you, FREE OF CXIARGE, This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America, Send a self-addressed envelope. to ‘the. -Rev, Joseru T, Inman, Statién D, New Yore City. i m8-ly % Phot graphs equa to San Francisco’s best. Cobiins, Operator, RUDOLPH Photo-Gallery, Broad Street, Nevada oo At ‘Grass Valley, March. 28, 1881, Asus youngest. daughter of Jamesand Ann Rich: ards, aged 2 years and 9 months. = cemeaniel * School Election. i ye Electors of Nevada School District are hereby notified that an Election will os held at. the Washington School Building, m 2 Saturday, April 30th, 1881, To.choose Two Di¥ectors, The Polls will be open at 8 o'clock A. x. _ be nove a. till sundown. i nspector, J. T. Morgan ; Jud DL. Galkins and’ R. G. MeCuteban, 9 & C. E, MULLOY, President Board of Education, J.C. Rich, Secretary. > m30 MASQUERADE BALL TEMPERANCE HALL, < Friday Even’g, April 8 Orchestra of 6 Picees. Tickets $1. tote—Gentlemen 60 cts ; Ladies 25cents. No i ‘er charactets-admitted. Masks raixed ot ute door, , JOHN MICHEEL, “Phe water inthe Empire mine on on thé No. 10 level of the Idaho} _™ distance east of the old cemetery.—.}*#RANK MARIAN ‘MAX FREEMAN €Gity Election, A ‘City of Nevada are hereby notified thi an election will be held at the City Haj op MONDAY, May 2nd, 1881, to choose A City Marshal, Two Trustees, eh ~ City Assessor, ' And City Treasurer. The polls will be open’ at’8 ’clock: 4. y and kept open till sundown. : Officers of Election —J. C, Rich. Inspector J.C, Abbott and L. Nihell, Judges s By order of Board of Trustees, J. GC, LOCKLIN, President. * Clerk. m27 lg NEVADA THEATRE, OPERA SEASON . CUMMBENCING MONDAY EVEN’G, MARCH 28, tg9p, EMELIE MELVILLE . And her‘entire ENGLISH OPERA K. CASPER, > = 40 ARTISTS: 4EQ Headed by the universal favorite,EMELIE MELVILLE, Supported-by GRACE PLASTED GRETCHEN HIRSCH LILLIE POST MATILDA VALERGA KITTIE AYERS LOTIE STOCKMYER LIZZIE SMITE MAY LA FONTAINE —~AaND— : R VALERGA STOCKMYER LILLIE HALL A HATCH TOM CASSELBL. --. SILLANCK M FORSTER VALEGA ATIENDERSON © WEEKS EN-KNIGHT SHERWOOD ' FLA FONTAINE A. Large and Perfect Chorus. MAX FREEMAN, Stage Director, An. efficient Orchestra, ufder-the direation of PROF, BORMAN, embracing picket instrumentalists from the Bush Street 'Theater, San Francisco, Orchestra. Monday Evening, March 28, _ CHIMES OF NORMANDY. . Tuesday Evening,.March 29, PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Wednesday Evening, March 39, (Farewell Performance) : ROYAL MIDDY. Emelie Mellville. -vssv.a8.:.. Fanchett, Afterwards a Royal Middy. The above produced with New Scenery ee ea Properties an great attention to detail. x Reserved Séat for single evenfng.. $1 General Admission. .:. pee ee BAO Beate oy cence Season Tickets, admitting to the three evening performances, not transferWU 8a, Noa ove a eae 3 CIEAS SCHUTZ, Business Manager. EXCELSIOR Manufactured by the ~~ Excelsior Powder Comp’y. HIS IS ‘NO S@-CALLED “SAFETY’ POWDER, but a ‘powerful explasive and as safe to handle and use as any nftro: , glycerine Powder on ‘the continent: There is no headache or nausea in the use of this Powder, as the noxions fumes. are entirely ‘done away with. NoPicricacid or chlorate potash used in the mamufacture of this Powder. All other Powder going. under this name is unauthorized, and parties using this name are liable for damages. It is put up in cartridges ofany size to suit customers ard is exploded with cap and fuse, the same as any otner high explosive. : The foilowing testimonial is a sample of hundreds of the same tenor being constantlyreceived ; Medic i Gotp Hinz, August 17th, 1880. Agent Excension Powders Co.—Dear Sir : I have used your Powder in test cement and hard blasting rock, and find.it superior to any Powderin use on the C-emstock. It does its work effectually, and does not leave *}-the person using it'witha severe headache,: like the other Powders ‘do to the majority of minerf. In recommending it I would suggest, give ita fair trial and I am confident it will speak foritself. Wishing’ your Compa-. oy success, ; 1am respectfully yours, ete. GEORGE CLARK, Foreman Sierra G. and $— M-Co— Address all orders to EXCELSIOR POWDER CO. Room 40, Merchants Exchange, : San Francisco, Annual Meeting. HE Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Peard Gold and Silver Quartz Mining Company Consolidated, will be held at the Office of the Secretary of said Mining Company, in Nevada City, on Tuesday, April iith, 1881, at 7:30 P. M., for the purpose of electing Five Trustees, and for the transaction of such other business.as may lawfully come before it. Byorder of the President. D, %. MORGAN, Secretary. Nevada City, Mareh 2ist, 1881. * Wood & Lumber Co. All kinds of Comiion and Clear Orders left at the office of South Yubs Water Co., or at the Yard, on the Grass Val ley road will be Promptly attended to: Electors of the corporation of tig CHAS. B-LOCKE ce roprietér 4 (40 ARTISTS: Nevada -and Grass Valley i K™ CONSTANTLY ON HAND © Francis t One of th a, at the-Mur W. F.C mous Frue ‘city. k carloa dence mine yesterday. John He “jnost popu yesterday. Fourteer powder li " this week. The rece mine is a‘g ‘near this c The Mai ning down into Deer < _K, Casp week to t spring and ‘Dan Gre at the Gra gymnasiut wrists, John B _ ‘hurt sever: is recover injuries, Mrs. N Murray ai their depa ‘day morn! absent abc * ‘Buildin ing repair a dozen hi tracts for made, tha We we tleman w. ter had re« . ‘eupied by would ret it, ee The jm vs, Jameé tery on H: day night -~half-hour and Just them. -In the “ssocaszed, 4 a decree ( companie 6 of final ac appointec heirs. Athert \ several r * tion of re He says t ~ self the o “Swill her the insta Comman the ensu: Asylum, . the order conferred The U; of subs Grass Va the milit; a fraction scription: ward Col It is pi hundred inthe n » street wi ’ Deer cree s Providen Mountai mines,_w pearance A Nev to have painted a terday we what the the ‘‘red He said t] would do. be done f no white a Swiss, ] cheese, b ca oil, sai reat var —< o, In great ter & Cre ‘sion hotel . Haya fl9-tf fe Go c

_ Wednesday, March. 30, She Daily Transcript NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA. . ) gp PRE THEATRE.“Melville Company. rananinnaa) “opne Blundering “Free Lance.” ; The Free. Lance generally puts its ‘foot into it when: itseets put to correct TrRanscrripr items, , for which particular kind of business it has a mania, The other day the TRransorter said that Mr, Newell: rolled down the enbankment a distance of over one hundred feet when his wagon tipped over on the. Purdon gr@o, The Herald said he fell out into the road only, ~ Our Grass. Val~ -ley.cotemporary takes ,the ‘Herald's, report as‘the true one, which of _-equrse it has a perfect rightto do; but if goes farther and spys that the and down night before last with one of.the finest audiences ever asssemled in Neévada City," among the number being noticeable delegations from Grass Valley and other outlying districts, The ‘‘Chimies of Nor+ mandy” was, considering the limited dimensions ofthe staze and the lack of scenery, admirably presented. The singers were all in. good voice notwithstanding their experience at “roughing it” in the sage-brash. State for several weeks past, and la— bored conscientiously to give the proper effect to the performance. Miss Melville’s ‘‘Germaine” isa grace-. ful bit of acting. It is sober throughpart that permits its pretty expo~ —==—W[ RANSCRIPT misrepresents this mat~ ame oe ~—-—to:that worked inthe old-mine; andy _ Getchell has some men at work put. ¢ ting rocks on Broad” street. Phere} outside of the great centres of poputor and isin thé habit of -making mistakes, which is going too far with _ the fun, If the Free Lance’s stock -of fairness. is as extensive as its re, -« liability is limited, it-will_forthwith . a few years .ago and were present ‘retract. The TraXscrier had the ‘authority of two‘of the men who found Mr.Newell after the accident, one of them being-Mr. Gaffney, driver of the San Juan stage. They both stated that he rolled down adistance _of 150 feet after over. going theedgeof the precipice. The Transonrrt, with its customary) conservatism, “pat the figaresat‘over 100~feet:’*. clearness lead alt but the over-eriti= Yhe Free Lance generally makes a fool of itself when it questions the reliability of this paper, : oe Begun the Repairs. wo ovnianaelie Work has been begun on the roads leading from this city to the upper “country. That is, ‘Superintendent is no doubt that Broad street needs tixing, but it isan open question if “he thoroughfares out in the vicinity of Sugar Loaf and above there do] mot need it more. It seems to us ‘shat if the county has any money or labor to put out on roads,they ought to utilize it in those places where heavy hauling is to, be done, and} which are now impassable, If the -county’s_resources in that direction are exhausted, the work can go on the same and be paid for in the future, Since writing the above we. have learned that Road — Commissioner Mills will to-day put a force of men at work on the Blue Tent road. Good. al > Strike. at the Banner Mine. -A blast made Sunday on the 200 foot level,28 feet north of the incline, at the Banner mine, disclosed ‘a clear. ' ‘ly defined three-foot ledge of sul ~phuretted ore almost exactly simile by milling assays found to be worth S17 a ton. If the present highly fg. vorable indications continue for two or three weeks more—and the case ‘can hardly be otherwise—Superintendent Brown will have a ten-stamp mill erected there as soon-as it can be put up. me, Wim. Tiernan and another man are ‘taking out some rich ore a short distance north of, the Banner location, . ’ and various other parties are prospecting in the vicinity, An Obstinate Prisoner. ‘The man Wills, serving out a term in the County Jail for a cowardly atack on Captain White at Grass Valley, has been making considerable trouble asa member of the chaingang, ~He refuses to obey orders, and impudéntly deties the boss of the gang tomakehim. He sets.a ‘bad example for the other prisoners when out, rendering them also unvuly.” Me. Wills should be brought ‘to his senses by a term of’ solitary confinement and a diet of bread aud water, There isno use in fooling with such a character, Not Very Strange. The. Sacramento Bee does _ not Xhink it all strange because a juror in the Ne'son Stevens ease fainted the other day, It say's: ‘‘The only wonder is, that the poor fellows stand up under the infliction so long, ‘The jurogs in the’ Kalloch case (though lacking brains) mast have ‘been fellows of wonderful vitality to have stood the pressure for fertyeight days.” . sik A LoveLy little poem entitled “The Suicide” is. going the rounds just now. We are glad to set ' the Laristocracy” was received with keen ‘he sings, and in at least one of the } propagators, and the appearance of ‘. herin some amateur performances nent-to carry, thé house by storm, as the saying is, although -her singing won several encores, that, were,.well deserved, ‘Those who heard her sing before retirement from the sbage Monday night say that she Thas lost none of the charms that made her popular in the early portion of her career, ‘‘Serpolette,” she of thetomboyish ways, was charmingly -presented by the fair Lillie Post: Her rakish air is. peculiarly adapted. to ‘the lines,Het voice lacks somewhat in power, but its flexibility and cal to forget the single short-coming for the. time being. As the Marchioness of a day she was in her element, and the burlesque on ‘‘codfishrelish. “Mr. Hatch did not have much scope as ‘‘Grenicheukx,” but he made the bestof his epportunity. The equal of his tenor is seldom heard lation, but thefavor with which he is received kere demonstrates a full appreciation of his capabilities by local connoiseurs in veealization, The best acting of the evening was Max Freeman’s ‘‘Gaspard.” Every point was finely drawn, and the details when massed together show him to be a master of the art dramatic. The miserly instincts, the lack of princi— ple, the qualities of greed, fear, triumph, despair, and eventually remorse, were portrayed ia a manner that at times was so natural as to be almost painful to the observer. Tom Casselli, who is an old favorite here we understand, as the Marquis . de Villeroi displayed himself in the light of an artist, and was most. favorably received. He acts aswell as succeeding operas’ underscored for this city will haveabetter opportunity to illustrate his histrionic talents than he didin the unassuming role: Of the Marquis, “Messrs. Sherwood and: Knight as the*Bailiff’ and the} ‘‘Notary” proved to be royal’ -fun the latter was the causg of many a hearty guffaw going up from the the amused spectators, ‘The chorus was well trained and evinced throughout a proper idea of harmony in tone as well as actions, while the orchestra atoued in superior quality for what it lacked in quantity. _ Last evening the programme consisted of the ‘‘Piratesor Penzance,” regarding the perfermance of which we will speak at some length to-morrow. This opera, with the festive bathing scene, which feature we can assure our neighbors is not too naughty to be niee, will be put on the boards of Hamilton Hall to-morrow night for the benefit of the appreciative but extremely modest people of Grass Valley. Of course this hint is sufficient te bring out a full representation of opera-g'asses at the Grass Va ley performanee. This evening our citizens will witness the ‘‘Royal Middy,”. Which abonnds in spectacular effects, ravishing music and} bewitching costumes. It is one of the best selections in the company’s repertoire, which may account for its being kept back for the last night. Miss Emelie Melville will appearin her unrivalled rendition of ‘*Fanchette,” afterwards a Royal Middy. The full company, including Gracie Plaisted, better known as the wile of Bert. Lancaster who is a Nevada City boy, will appear on this occasion, aking of Gracie Plaisted, universilregret and. some dissatisfaction has been expressed because her appearance here was by the management limited to a single evening. She is a prime favorite with our citizens who two-years or more ago saw while she was visiting with friends in this cigy, and then with keen}foresight predicted a triumphant career for her if she would consent to go bepoets have finally yet into the right “path. es we the Cootlights as'% professional, English Opera as Discoursed by the ‘The Theatre was well filled up stairs out, and_sad_at times, Jt-.is not a. . ‘Grass Valley, taught by Miss Lillie was standing, and the collision sent him twelve feet in the air and ashe . 4!oonser-yield an income of $3,295,000. ___ OUR‘ COUNTY SCHOOLS. What Superintendent Wickes Saw Daring Mis Official Visits of the Past Week. ” BANNER HILL SCHOOL, Four miles from Nevada City, num-— bers about 20 pupils. lately, after a long winter vacation, under charge of Miss Susie Green. The pupils are behind the average in acquirements, when we consider rela‘tiveages, They have nothad as good a ehanee as the youths of other districts, but the attendance might be bettered. The new teacher. will have no idle berth. The-parents in tthe district showld give her their hearty aid, and sve that their chil‘dren attend daily. It was thought advisable to substitute the ‘‘Elementary” for the “Higher Language Lessons” in the Grammar Grade, in which.there are four pupils, -—-—~--PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL Is about twelve miles from the,counhas opened this month, after a win‘te’s vacation. Miss Sarah Glasson teaches thisschool, Ithas 25 pupils, twoof which are in the Grammar Grade, and23-in the Primary. The parents in this district should be more prompt in sending their children to school, as the attendance last term: was:very low. “Chis school . house is small; but-has a good sample of improved school furniture within it. Its library is well select“ed ‘ pain bac ties ties bohHiehehe 5 : BOSTON RAVINE PRIMARY, Grass Valley, taught by LydaSmith, has 71 enrolled. The percentage of attendance forthe past six months was94. This school did excellently in written-spelling, 50 words being dictated from tabulated words inthe reader. : a WINCHESTER PRIMARY, Gregory, enrolls 75 pupils. This} school was up to the mark in. read—. ing, geography and spelling, such branches being reviewed, In this connection, written examinations in the primary schools are more common now, all the schools in the county being more advanced this year in penmanship. : FIRST PRIMARY SCHOOL, On Church Hill, Grass Valley, num— bers 61 pupils. Mr. Geo. Horton, the,teacher, is a graduate of Michigan University. The school shows well in orthography, afithmetic and reese There are 7 primary schools .in Grass Valley. : 4 ‘He Was Mad. A maw named Kelly working at the Bald Mountain mine sent a big piece of wood down the timber,chute the other day. It landed on a pile of boards on which Billy Duerstein came down he was buried in the debris. : When Kelly saw that Billy was caught he sung out, ‘‘Pardner, be yez kilt intirely?” es The injured man looked at the in— quirer with an expression of disgust, and moving his eyes toward some of the other men who had gathered atound him gasped: ‘‘He says bees I kilt! He tiaks I vas von tam fool ! says not yah, don’t it!” Altogether too Kind, We hope to hear much from the Randolph Flat miner, through the TRANSCRIPT, for we believe that the miner has many ideas the promulgation of which will do a great deal of good.—-Free Lance, ] Gur contemporary is very kind, but really we fear that the miner in question will have to look to the Free Lance as anexponent of his views hereafter, the TRANscRiIPT columns being engaged for several months in advanvee, So Say Many. “E. K, Downer in the course of a letter to his paper, the Downieville Messenger, says:"‘Speaking of roads, although not much addicted to seolding, E must emphatically affirm that the county road between Purdon’s grade and Nevada City was most’ decidedly the worst for mud and water I've everfjiourneyed over,” Fenced out the Fun, The Free Lance says that. Saperintendent Kidder has fenced in the Grass Vailey depot platform with handsome panel gates, which gates = Pp _ promenade of spuony lovets and idle young men, he eral foal Leen graty waberhe of Nevada Oity that wil for similar It has opened . . KefI was kilt I] Sierra County Mining Items The owners of the Savage min are preparing to resume work. The Brash Creek mine is soon to be started up by .# company from below. There Oriental Mine has’ changed hands and that a New York company.. will take hold of it in the Spring.” A piece of gold weighing 33 ounces was found in the Bald Mountain mine Jast week. It was about the-shape of and nearly as large) as a man’s hand, _ <q : : The mill at Pike city has stopped, pute between the owners of the mine and the company working it, The Bald Mountain Extension Company have found a fine prospect in their funnel, in heavy lead gold: * Thé gravel is of the best quality, having every appearance that there is good pay on the bedty seat, near the Anthony Houge. It}yock, The tunnel is supposed to be. from. four to seven feet above thé bedrock; and all in fine, washed quartz gravel.The contractors, have forty feet more to run to finish the 3,400 feet. an Ia what are known as Buschés hydraulic diggings,just below Loganville, a very rich quartz. ledge was uncovered:a short time ago. Should the ledge prove as extensive as is’ believed it will be very valuable property, as it.can be opened from the river which will furnish all’ the power needed. The mountain rises precipitately from the river, this giving all the back needed. The rock will -work at. least $26 per ton.—Messenger. The Chinese Still Going. One of the Chinese gtorekeepers on Commercial street was packing up his traps_ yesterday, _pfeparatory ‘to.transferring his base-of operations to Chinatown. That leaves only two Mongolian dealers.on the upper part of, the street, and it is reported that they too propose to emigrate soon. Ss >. >= = Mrs. GARFIELD is mentioned us having a sincere and kindly manner ". which greatly pleases her viditors. She is ‘at once unpretentious and self—-possessed, © Her dress at her first White House reception, last: Saturday, was a rich, wine-colored velvet, A CONTEMPORARY says: ‘If Governor Perkins thinks it safe to -convene the Legislatureagain, there will be a regular circus, and ‘the Lord only: knows where the lightning will strike next time.” . A LICENSE to sell liquor in Nebraska costs$1000. That amount chargéd in Chicago, the Inter Ocean gays, would either reduce the number of Pepe elie He couldn’t raise the mortgage on his building lot, and so, poor man, without becoming blind, he lost his site, : _ or Homey women look the best in big hats. We state this in hope of seeing only small hats atthe theatres, > Mistook the Signal, A well known engineer on the Un ion Pacific, who has a slight -impedimént in his speech, had an interview afew days since’with his division superintendent, the-viature of Which gradually leaked out. and became a source ef considerable fun for the boys. The story. goes that on a recent runhis engiue had a collision the animal in question. By a rule of the railroad company such accidents must be reported by the ‘enineer aud conductor in writing, and or some reason the engineer forgot his duty on the occasion, until he was summoned before the railroad

magnate for private investigation, “Mr,—~,” said the Superintendent, ‘‘how is it that you failed to re=) port the killing of a cow on your run, of such a date?” “I d-d-d-d-d-d-d-don’t remember any 8-s-s-8-such accident,” replied the knight of the footboard, scratching his head thoughtfully. ‘Well; you certainly must have killed a cow on that rua, for it was reported in due form by the condu>tor,” insisted the Superintendent. “N-n-n-no, I d-d-d-d-didn’t,” said the engineer. “Now. Ic-ki ki-éant rememm-m-m-mber ki-ki-killing any ¢-cecow I d-d-d-do remember stri-stristrikigg one, b-b-b but I looked out+ of the wi-wi-wi-wi-window and s-ssaw her lying on her b-b-back, by the side of the tra-a-ck, feet (motioning with his hands) to go ahead, and I to-to-teek it to mean that she was all right,” “2 @ was warned not to be too suré treatment, , of such signals im the future, is ane talk that the work pending the settlement of a dis~ . 4 ‘buttons, Find yourself abstracted, with a cow resulting disastrously to {_ moving her]: Grass Valley Mining Notes. * Ophir Hill was finally pumped out to the bottoni (the 1200 level) on Sunday. With the draining of the mine work can be resumed in all the levels that yet contain bodies of ore, and: the sinking ofthe pain incline shaft which is in contemplation can now be undertaken. There are two engines stationed mine, which aredriven by compress: ‘edair. “One is used for hoisting, the other for pumping and sinking the incline. eo On'the lower or No. devel of the Sebastopol mine the ‘drift is being driven southsintoa good ore body to open up more backs, eae There are now eight or ten tons af quartz on the-dump at the Peabody “mine, which presents a good _appearanee,—as—the—quartz—is_of-a-live'y: character, and carries well in heavy stlphurets ‘and _galens. It a'so. pros—. pects in free gold. A ledge Was struck in the Granville claim: the latter part of last week, which is heavy in sulphurets. This claim is located a short Union. ‘It Took Well, “Why, George, how are you getting along?” said one young man_ to another infront of the New Orleans postoffice. : : “Splendid! Neverhad so much ‘fun in all my life,” was the’ answer. ‘‘How’s that, George ?” : “Well, you see Ned, after L -lost my situation, all my friends left me, and used'to pass ‘by without even recognizing: ine. J was determined to get even, so I circulated a report among them-that-I was the fortunate holder of one-half of a lottery ticket that had just drawn a prize.” “Did-it take?” aa “You just bet it:took! Why, in two days’ time I received no less than’a dozen invitations from fellows whom I had almost forgotten. I was presented with two new suits of elothes, four new hats, two dozen embroidered handkerchiefs, a ‘silk umbrellas, a beautiful amethyst ring and a handsome pair of gold sleeveI visited Spanish Fort five times, took one ride to the jet= tigsan the Cannon, and borrowed, all told,$150 in United States currency. Did-ittake?~ Well, I should smile,” — Understoeds~ = The Cashier enters the private office of the President, nervous an agitated. eens “Sir,” he says, ‘I have something oh my mind which I feel» myself compelled to disclose tg, you, though for months I have striven to conceal. it.” : s The Presidént turns pale. ; “The fact is that I—love your Cawighter,” / The President breathes more freely; “Ah, you love my danghter. Do you ever make any errors in your books, or in counting out vent cash? we ~ ‘Never sir!” with pride. “Then, sir, { must decline to en-— courage your suit. You are not really in love.” How inexpensive, and yet how effective is the great substitute for Sulphur baths, Glenn’s sulphur soap. Hill's Hair and whisker dye,. black or brown, 50c, A Card, Toall who are suffering from the errors and indiseretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c., I . Will send a recipe that willcure you, FREE OF CXIARGE, This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America, Send a self-addressed envelope. to ‘the. -Rev, Joseru T, Inman, Statién D, New Yore City. i m8-ly % Phot graphs equa to San Francisco’s best. Cobiins, Operator, RUDOLPH Photo-Gallery, Broad Street, Nevada oo At ‘Grass Valley, March. 28, 1881, Asus youngest. daughter of Jamesand Ann Rich: ards, aged 2 years and 9 months. = cemeaniel * School Election. i ye Electors of Nevada School District are hereby notified that an Election will os held at. the Washington School Building, m 2 Saturday, April 30th, 1881, To.choose Two Di¥ectors, The Polls will be open at 8 o'clock A. x. _ be nove a. till sundown. i nspector, J. T. Morgan ; Jud DL. Galkins and’ R. G. MeCuteban, 9 & C. E, MULLOY, President Board of Education, J.C. Rich, Secretary. > m30 MASQUERADE BALL TEMPERANCE HALL, < Friday Even’g, April 8 Orchestra of 6 Picees. Tickets $1. tote—Gentlemen 60 cts ; Ladies 25cents. No i ‘er charactets-admitted. Masks raixed ot ute door, , JOHN MICHEEL, “Phe water inthe Empire mine on on thé No. 10 level of the Idaho} _™ distance east of the old cemetery.—.}*#RANK MARIAN ‘MAX FREEMAN €Gity Election, A ‘City of Nevada are hereby notified thi an election will be held at the City Haj op MONDAY, May 2nd, 1881, to choose A City Marshal, Two Trustees, eh ~ City Assessor, ' And City Treasurer. The polls will be open’ at’8 ’clock: 4. y and kept open till sundown. : Officers of Election —J. C, Rich. Inspector J.C, Abbott and L. Nihell, Judges s By order of Board of Trustees, J. GC, LOCKLIN, President. * Clerk. m27 lg NEVADA THEATRE, OPERA SEASON . CUMMBENCING MONDAY EVEN’G, MARCH 28, tg9p, EMELIE MELVILLE . And her‘entire ENGLISH OPERA K. CASPER, > = 40 ARTISTS: 4EQ Headed by the universal favorite,EMELIE MELVILLE, Supported-by GRACE PLASTED GRETCHEN HIRSCH LILLIE POST MATILDA VALERGA KITTIE AYERS LOTIE STOCKMYER LIZZIE SMITE MAY LA FONTAINE —~AaND— : R VALERGA STOCKMYER LILLIE HALL A HATCH TOM CASSELBL. --. SILLANCK M FORSTER VALEGA ATIENDERSON © WEEKS EN-KNIGHT SHERWOOD ' FLA FONTAINE A. Large and Perfect Chorus. MAX FREEMAN, Stage Director, An. efficient Orchestra, ufder-the direation of PROF, BORMAN, embracing picket instrumentalists from the Bush Street 'Theater, San Francisco, Orchestra. Monday Evening, March 28, _ CHIMES OF NORMANDY. . Tuesday Evening,.March 29, PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Wednesday Evening, March 39, (Farewell Performance) : ROYAL MIDDY. Emelie Mellville. -vssv.a8.:... Fanchett, Afterwards a Royal Middy. 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HE Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Peard Gold and Silver Quartz Mining Company Consolidated, will be held at the Office of the Secretary of said Mining Company, in Nevada City, on Tuesday, April iith, 1881, at 7:30 P. M., for the purpose of electing Five Trustees, and for the transaction of such other business.as may lawfully come before it. Byorder of the President. D, %. MORGAN, Secretary. Nevada City, Mareh 2ist, 1881. * Wood & Lumber Co. All kinds of Comiion and Clear Orders left at the office of South Yubs Water Co., or at the Yard, on the Grass Val ley road will be Promptly attended to: Electors of the corporation of tig CHAS. B-LOCKE ce roprietér 4 (40 ARTISTS: Nevada -and Grass Valley i K™ CONSTANTLY ON HAND © Francis t One of th a, at the-Mur W. F.C mous Frue ‘city. k carloa dence mine yesterday. John He “jnost popu yesterday. Fourteer powder li " this week. The rece mine is a‘g ‘near this c The Mai ning down into Deer < _K, Casp week to t spring and ‘Dan Gre at the Gra gymnasiut wrists, John B _ ‘hurt sever: is recover injuries, Mrs. N Murray ai their depa ‘day morn! absent abc * ‘Buildin ing repair a dozen hi tracts for made, tha We we tleman w. ter had re« . ‘eupied by would ret it, ee The jm vs, Jameé tery on H: day night -~half-hour and Just them. -In the “ssocaszed, 4 a decree ( companie 6 of final ac appointec heirs. Athert \ several r * tion of re He says t ~ self the o “Swill her the insta Comman the ensu: Asylum, . the order conferred The U; of subs Grass Va the milit; a fraction scription: ward Col It is pi hundred inthe n » street wi ’ Deer cree s Providen Mountai mines,_w pearance A Nev to have painted a terday we what the the ‘‘red He said t] would do. be done f no white a Swiss, ] cheese, b ca oil, sai reat var —< o, In great ter & Cre ‘sion hotel . Haya fl9-tf fe Go c