April 19, 1901 (4 pages)

ri ‘ PT. . THE TRANSCRI Issued Every Kvening, Sundays Excepted AT NEVADA CITY, OALIFORNIA, BROWN & CALEINS. TERMS OF SUBSORITTION : ‘ By Mail, $6 Per Year By Carrier, 12 1-2c Per Week Delivered to any part of the city. . TELEPHONE NO. 41. FRIDAY... .April 19, 1901 FIGHTING WITH BALLOTS. The Maid of Honor Contest Is Getting Very Exciting, Miss Lillie Mallen is Still In the Lead énd Miss Richards a Good Second, P. 0. BOX B Miss Lillie Mallen. Miss Ruth Richards..... Miss Lizzie Gallagher... Mies Kate Chivell.. Miss Nina Woon ore wocccvsccres ee a ry The interest in the Maid of Honor co; est continues to increase day by d+, 4s the vote increases. Today’s vo iug was spirited, and Miss Mallen wl.o wes first on the list yesterday wittt 416 votes, is still inthe lead and now records 457 votes. Miss Rivhards still continues to gain votes and since yesterday’s result was announced hus secured 70 more. Others are gaining proportionately and if their increase Cvotinues, anyone of them is liable to forge tothe head of the list-at scme unexpected time. The contest is becoming more and more exciting and we expect to see some heavy and lively balioting before the voting ceases. The ballot boxes are at the Union, National and New York hotels, also at Dickermin’s, Vinton’s and Manderscheidv’s drug stores. Ballots are on tale at those places, also at the South Yuba Water Company’s office and at the following stores: ©. J. Brand’s, Wm. Gifflo’s, Jas. M. Foley’s, Chas. Tegier’s. \ City Trustees Meet. The City Trustees held their regdlar monthly meeting la>t evening. An ordinance was passed raising the salary of the City Marshal to $50 per month, snd the Cierk tu $30 to go into effect on May 16ih. Marthai E A. Tompkins reported as follows: Received from licenses, 4828; delinquent tax receipts, $84 98 ‘Lotal, $362 98. The ‘Treasurer reported as follows: Cash in treasury March 21, $5884 02; amouut paid in during the month, $1831 49; amount paid out during the mouth, $1409 91. Balance in the treasury April 18, $6305 60. Water , Collector Murchie reported having collected $1280 70 during the month. : The following amounts were found due und ordered paid: General rund: H. Marchie $75, E A. Tompkins $5, R. Eddy $65, James Flewellyp $50, Hi Shearer $60, George Merrill $15, Sidney Peard $20, H. Towle $10, Wm. Carr $3, Charles Hill $7 50, James Kinkead $310, South Yuba Water Company $353.92, W. E Pettis $25, D. E. Morgan $7 88, Dahl Nivens $8, 3. E. Wanamake $5, Thomas Lewis $22 50, O. E. Mulloy $5 60,A. R. Kneebone $11 69, W. Williams $5, Richard Noell $2 50, W. B. Robb $1 10; Bay Ccunties Power Company $157 60, I: C. Lindley $10. : Fire Fund: Legg & Shaw Company $3: 62, Wm. Abbott $5, Nevada Hose C: wpany $10. ; Chere were several bids presented fo: layi g 525 feet of six-inch sewer -« ou Malu street, and as George W. +) ues’ bid of 489 75 was the lowest he w43 awarded the coutract. St. Tamina’s Day. The 12i:h of May is observed anrually by the Improved Order of Red Men in commemoration of St. Tamina one of the patriarchs of Redmansbip. Wyoming Tribe of this city will, on their regular meeting night, May 9ib, observe this date in accordauce with its usual custom, and a specia) and pleasing program of exercises, prepared and issued by the Great Council of the United States, will be rendered, in which some of the Tribe’s best talent will participate. Wyoming Tribe will be assisted on this occasion by Ponemah Council, Degree of Pocahontas, and each member of the Triba and Council will be permitted to invite two guests. The exercises this year will be the most impressive and! entertaining yet held by the order, -Fancy Work for Fair. All persons having farcy work for the Catholic Fair are earnestly requested to deliver it immediately to the residence of Mrs. Bandemar, or to Mrs. Calanan. [t is desired to get this part of the fair arranged as soon as possible.Dr. Jamieson of Grass Valley and Dr. Maller of this city tbis afternodn . examined Henry Dikeman of Rough and Ready who is said to be insane. . He was discharged, having agreed to . go to the Livermore private sa pitariam for treatment. ». at that time. ALE TRAGEDY CoPPEROPOLIS, California, April 19—A terrible tragedy was enacted here last night. , John H. Gorham, foreman of the Union copner mine, shot George W. McCarty, a well-known young man, last evening, instantly killing him. Gorham afterwards went intoa vacant building and set off a large charge of giant powder, blowing himself to atoms and wrecking the building. _ Both men attendeda -re-. departed Queen. hearsal for a Rebekah entertainment. McCarty escorted a Miss Cobb home. Gorham, who was insanely jealous, followed them to Miss Cobb’s home. ; As soon as the young lady had entered the house Gorham comrienced shooting at McCarty. ‘the first shot went wide of its mark, and McCarty ran down through town Gorham following and shooting. The fifth shot took effect killing him instantly, : Michael C oughlan, Yevada City's Oldest? Resident, Summoned By Death. The Angel of Death appeared at the residence on Park Avenue of Michael Cougblan at about 1 o’clock this afternvon and took with it the spirit of that gentleman, who has long Leen the oldest living resident of Nevada City. Mr. Ooughlun hag been ailing for some time aud the cause of death was a general breaking down of the whole system. He was a native of Ireland ‘end aged 73 years and ll months, He was @ mioer by occupation but has not been able to work as such fora number of years on account of his health and age, although one would think to look at him that he was much youoger than he really was, as he was nearly as active as most men twenty years younger than himself. Mr. Qoughlan was one of the early settlers of California and had spent the best part of bis life in this S:ate. He came to Nevada City in the month of October, 1849, and bas resided here ever since. Deceased was well and favorably known to most of our citizens and it will be with great regret that they learn of his demise. Hoe leaves @ family of four daughters and five sons, the daughters being Mrs. Mary O'Brien of Redlands, California, Mrs. Kate McCormick, Mrs.Ida Rafter and Mrs. Maggie Smith of Nevada City. The sons are all residents of this place and are J. H, George, Thomas, Eimond and William Coughlan. The date of the funeral has not as yet been set. Should Be Re-elected. On all sides it is urged that Wm. F. Englebright should bere elected as a member of the City Buard of Education. He thoroughbiy understands everything appertaining to the duties, and bes proved one of the most efficient members that has ever served upon the Board. t Baseball. The Sierra Nevada baseball team will play a match game at Newtown next Sunday witha team o! that place. One week from that time the Nevadans will play another game at Washingtcn, going up Saturday night and attending the danoe to be given there Personal Pointers. Wm. Wheeler left this afternoon for Reno. F. J. Grest, A. A. Davis and J. M. Long are over from Oolgate. Richard Jones came down from ‘W. L. Phillips, in the Dubuque Flats ‘{own head he fired and dropped dead Death of a Singer. Santa Ana, April 18—A telegram was received here today announcing. the death of George Abram Smith, the well know singer. Mr. Smith and family left here a short time ago for Mobile, Alabama, for a_ visit to Mrs. Smith’: people. Daceased was a brother of Congressman Smith, of Michigan, and was well known in musical circles in Los Angeles, San Jose and San Francisco, Mourning Over. Lonpon, April 17—To the extreme Satisfaction of London’s shopkeepers theater-owners and pleasure-seekers, the time of mourning for Queen Vic toria hagscome to an end today: Once more bright and vivid colors are displayed inthe drapers’ show windows and once more, flashy costumes are affected. The Gazette priats today the official announcement «of the termination of the perio? of mourning and the press once’ more finds ia the announcement sufficient grourds for recalling the illustrious reign of the , A New Machine. ‘James M. Foley, the confectioner, yesterday received an electric tiquoid carbonating machine from Milwaukee for his soda fountain. G. W. Johnson will be here Monday to put it in place. Cost Jour Lives. Benson, Ariz, April 18.—A dispatch from Douglass Ariz., describes a frightful tragedy which occurred there on the night of April 15th. George Schmit of Clifton, Ariz., while id search of his wife and daughter, who disappeared from home several weeks ago, learned that the woman was in a questionable joint in company with Park Whitney and James Stewart. He proceeded to the. house, forced an entrance and opened fire on the occupants with his six-shooter, killing his wife instantly and fatally woundiug both Whitney and Stewart. Whitney and Stewart fired several shots after being wounded but missed him. Schmit t hen stepped out side and blew his brains out. A daughter, 8 years old is left an orphan, She will be taken: in charge by her nocle. Frank Bauer of Clifton. Costs OGwo Lives. . Cuicaao, April 18—Chas. H. Sweeney, a wealthy cotton planter of Greenville, Ky., early today shot and killed his wife and then blew out his brains at the Dubuque Flats in Rush street. The tragedy was the result of domestic diticulties. A month ago Sweeney and bis wife separated and she came to Chicago, after notifying ber husband that she would obtain a divorce, He replied, it is said, that he would kill her if she did so. Mrs. Sweeney arrived here a few days ago, taking up hér residence with ber sister, Mrs. Soon -after breakfast Mes. Phillips went down town to do some shopping. A little later Sweeney, who, it is presumed, arrived in the city last night called at the apartments and was admitted by Mrs, Phillips’ 6-year-old son. He asked for his wife, and, hearher, he drew a ievolver and told the boy to run. Before the terrified woman.could seream Sweeney sent a bullet through her brain, killing her in. stantly. Placing the weapon to his beside the body of his wi%e. Wind and Rain. . Setma, Ala., April 18—A terrific wind and rain storm struck here at 2 o’clock this morning. The electric light plant and several other buildings were damaged, and many trees uprooted. A freight train on the Mobile and Birmingham road was caught in the storm near Jackson and wrecked. Engineer H. G. Ellwood, of this place, was killed and a brakeman badly burt. Weather Prediction. McAddie, of the San Francisco Weather Burean, telegraphs as follows: Clondy tonight. Rain Saturday. wo Self control, steady nerves and Gilt Eige Whiskey are the best of friends. Try it. SE ae The favorite of favorites—Jegse Washington today. Moore “AA” whiskey. ing his voice, she appeared. Seeing }j. Hotes of Interest. For Life Tusarance see T, B Gray. For the best of everything in the meat line send your orders to Naffziger. Call on Ed Schmidt when you want anything in the tobacco line. tf One of the iargest and best horses belonging to Horan & Gehrig, of the ~Chicago Brewery, dropped dead in the company’s yard this afternoon. The Bellefontaine mine will be started up tomorrow morning under faperintendency of Oliff Graham. E. J. Baker, of the Nevada City Transfer Company, bas had all of his wagons paioted up in gay style. If you should desire anything in the drinking line you should call at the Grotto. It is the most popular resort ‘n town and you are always given fair treatment. tf Wm. Harry, proprietor of the saloon at the corner of Pine and Spring Sts. makes a specialty of serving the best 5cent beer in town. Try it. He also keeps a full stock of fancy liquors. tf George E. Turner, the hardware merchant, has. received a new kind of step'adder which will undoubtedly meet witha ready sale. They are six feet tall and have an extension which can be put out six feet further. They are perfectly safe and a great convenience. Hon. E. M. Preston, D. E. Morgan, M. L. Marsh and J.M. Hadley, who are directors of the Silver Creek Land aud Oil Company, will leave tomorrow morniog for Silver Creek to inspect their property. If you want good coffee, or good tea the best and the cheapest, you can get it—that is, if you send your orders to Frank W. Taylor, at the Commercial fea Co's store, Nevada City. Prof. Cook will on Tuesday and and Wednesday evenings, April 231 aud 24th, deliver two lectures at the Theatre. Subject —“Earth Restored From Satanic. Usurpation.” Admission free. Everybody invited. al7-lw Wonderful Prof. Reynolds’ new art. Legg '& Shaw Oo. today received a large @lvanized iron wind mill. In Dickermau’s show window there are two pictures of excellent views of tbe South Yuba river, near May bert. They were taken by Mrs. A. H. Tickell of this city and reflect much credit upon her as an artist. Had a Good Time. The Royal dancing Club had a social hop at Odd Fellows Hall last night and a large number of the members were present. Wild’s orchestra furnished the very best of musicand dancing was continued until midoight. All who were present enjoyed themselve immensely. ORDINANCE NO. 169. An Ordinance to regulate the Salary of the City Mar hal.¢ te) BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY of Nevada do ordain as follows : Section 1." The City Marshal shall receive as compensation for his services the sum of Fifty Dollars per month, to be paid out of thet ity Treasury Section 2. All Urdinances or” parts of Ordinancex in conflict with the provi-ions of ch1s Ordinance are hereby rvrealed. Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect. May 16th, 190. Passed April 18, 1901, by the following vote: Ayes—Rector, Gauls, Hill, Jackson and Peard, Noes—None. Absent—None, RB. S. President of the Boa Attest—Sipugy Seal] oO} rus Prapgp, Clerk, o a Same Effect In Grass Valley. The beautifal large tree in front of the residence of J. E. Poigndestre in Grass Valley was removed yesterday. The roots were lifting the stone wall in front of the Poigadestre home and it was decided to have the tree removed. It was a very old one and had really become one of the city’s landmarks. So it seems trees do damage to walls at Grass Valley residences as well as in front of the Courthouse at Nev:da City. we ge fe Chizago yachtsmen propose to organize a fleet of locat yachts to cruise to Buffalo next summer for the purpose of attending the Pan-American Exposition. Learn Professor Reynolds’ new art. DOZENS -OF= FAMILIES ARE USING TAYLORS FAMILY GROUND COFFEE at 25c per Ib. Try a pound. Roasted Daily on the premises Ground to order. (SSAMPLES FREE_£ej] TAYLOR'S TEA AND COFFEE HOUSE Wholesale and: Retail Al 13 A331t3 Wanted Everywhere, Crockery and Slassware. IMPORTED DIRECT. No Middleman Profit Added. * t + ey moth hanya *4 VEY Pay og. COME BEFORE THE Lege & Shaw Co, NEVADA CITY. Prices Cut in Two. STOCK IS BROKEN. Dr. Smythe Coming Here. Eprror TranscripT:—Permit me in this way to announce to your readers that Dr. George B Smythe, one of the Missionary Secretaries of the Methodist church, and for many years actively engaged in missionary work in China, will give an address on his work in that. land at the Methodist church in this city on Sunday morning next. It was my privilege to hear Dr. Smythe a few weeks ago at Sacramento and I can assure your readers that they will be greatly interested in bis address. By your kindness, Mr. Editor, I extend a cordial invitation to all to be present on that ovcasion. W. ANGWIN the impression seems ; am a candidate for Trustee at the oc Poe a I wish to state aspirant for said off he decline to serve as Trastes I, ae ” of my term, May i the expiration Thanking the 00d peop sor City for their uniform veh is during the four years that oa served in the capacity of City Te, Tam most respect fully, "a B, 8. Reon . See the free funny show tonight, Michigan will have a 8plendia building at the Pan-American s position. : The extensive and valuable resources ot Louisiana will be exhibited at the Pan-American Exposition. —__ 3 Souad Teeth, Iv’s hard for: clean ~eet} 4 clean teeth—to’ decay. To " teeth clean is to preserve thom ’ brush and water alone are ingnija,, Something that will Aestroy the por. that cause decay will be peo, This help is: in Johnson's T oth og der, which is an antiseptic Preparatin cleanses the teeth, hardens the ol and keeps the breath awest. Vinty sellsit. 25c a-bottle; tt White Goods! White Goodi MAHER & CO’s . WHITE INDIA LINON WHITE VICTORIA LAWN WHITE BATISTE . WHITE DIMITY WHITE SWIss. . WHITE EMBROIDERED TULL. See our Window. We can sell you a nice White) for $1. Come and see for yourself. LACE CURTAINS! LACE CURTAINS! LapiEs: It will soon be house-cleaning time and you wif want new Lace Curtains. We can show you better valuy than we have ever befove offered. All we ask is for you ty come and see before buying elsewhere. Lace Curtains at i 3 yds long and 45 inches wide. : We have lots of Curtains and can give them to you ats . price. Some NEW THINGS IN WASH GOODS TO-DAY NEW BELTS! NEW KID GLOVES. None of the goods but what are strictly up-to-date. ONE PRICE TO ALL. Respectfully, MAHER & Co, MULLOY’S Pitner GROCERY. 52 Broad Street, Nevada City, van TAKE WARNING. Parties are in the habit of going to the City reservoirs fishing, shooting frogs and leaving them there dead. Avy persons det¢+cted in that; kind of business hereafter will be arrested ag trespassers, and prosecuted to the utmost extent of the law. HvucH Mourcam, . Water Collector. Nevada City April 17, 1901. tf WHITE ORGANDIE. OUR TELEPHONE . ) MORE m= SARATOGA CHIPS NUPIBER 501 Just opened another box of them. We expect to sell them even faster now, since the warm weather is here. SPRING MILLINEPY OPENING Largest and Grandest Assortment . in Nevada County. 20 cts. per pound} sadisieamremeenae ——_—<$<—<—<<— QUANTITIES OF IMPORRTED AND PATTERN HATS, SELECTED BY MISS TETREAU e EVERYTHING NEW IN WALKING HATS. W. H. CRAWFORD, Main Strett What Yeu Get Here, Gvat‘emen, Is COMFORTABLE FOOT SERVICE. . WE ARE BOUND Because we make it a point t feet perfectly —Shoes that fit well will look better and stand more we the corn business and other i}ls that the v; generally be traced to bad fittiz in Men’s Shoes are now ready Here are a few leaders: . Men’s fine heavy calf Shoes, & Hecht, Lace an for hard service Men’s fine Vici Shoes, in number plain toes, Lace and Congress. _ We are selling the best Shoe for men ever , it’s a Sitka Seal, riveted. No trouble you ask for our oil tan seal shoes . TO PLEASE You. o see that our Shoes fit your always feel easier, ar than those that don’t. tare heir to can ur Spring styles at or bought. g shoes. to be looked made by Buckingham d Congress, plain French toe, a: shoe of styles, tipped + $2, $2.50, $3° offered— to get wear, when PO Ow ee wren re eterees ware All}. MY LADY: Your Spring Gown Willlook much better if your feet are enclosed ina pair of our PRING HoEs. + yr a Weare showing the most perfect fitting and graceful Shoes to be found in the market. . are right, the toe shapes are right to embellish the new gown. Modera width. ' Come and see the néw shapes, he leathers are right, the lasts We have just the Shoe te prices. Any size or . lL. HEYMAN & Go. MORE AND MORE BOYS Are raised in this country every year, Every one of 8 must have shoes. .We don’t expect to shoe them all, bal would shoe a large portion of them if parents ouly pn more about oxr boys’ shoes. Our Spring styles are ” f and ready for the boys to commence work on trying t0 "de them out. We have the kind of shoes that will keep average boy buey for awhile. ; HERE ARE A FRW PRICES: : Youths and Boys’ B Calf Shoes, dace, coin toe, sizes $125. Sizes 2% to 5% Buckingham & Hecht fine oil seal, riveted samps; 4 good school shoe; boys’ sizes. $2 45. Youths’. Boys’ Vici Kid dress shoes, made on the new coin toe 2 last; sizes 2% to 5% os, Sie a ee : Our Bukingham & Hecht shoes are sold under a gual" tee. Will make good every pair not satisfactory. il. EYWAN & CO: . ' a eoaneee Cerceeccccecres me Mme, S91ZCO SO Se Pry Ole ie cae. . a4 es ae THE TRAN weg FRIDAY. 0: .e secures Personal Pai C. M. Reddish of San town. 8. B. Slight of Saecram on the morning train, F. M. McLean and wif are here on a Visit to frie Cc. T. La Grave is here mento. H. Weber of Los Ange a few days here. M. Pounier is ‘here fron E. Ackerman of Sacrar on a visit. 7e\ F. A. Deneke of San in on the morning train; W. Mooser is down Bloomfield, John 8. Wilbur cam Downieville last evening San Francisco. © M. McGonagle came ove Corral last evening on . Francisco. J. Schmetzer came ove San Juan last evening, . morning for San Francis< Mrs. Campbell went c San Juan this morning ti N. Davis of San fran here last evening and le ing for Washington. Rev. Wm. Angwin retu: ing from Santa Rosa, y been on a visit.Mrs. Geo. W. Regon of has returned from a visit Lincoln. Mrs. S. J. Prisk is quit home in Grass Valley. the ailment from which t! fers. Mrs. Ohas. Moore left t' for Virginia City to visit 1 Hon. J. M. Walling left ‘for San Francisco on lega Superintendent Dana }I . in on the morning train fr cisco and left for Gaston . H. Brunner, president « County: Bank, arrived her ing from San Francisco, 8.G. Whitney of San I rived this morning and w Downieville tomorrow mo ing business. H. Mish, P. Waltch, / Geo, Tralwin, F. McM Hughes of San Franci-co last evening’s train. Fred Brinkman, mil] ma hi mine, came down fr Hill last night, having bee on account of the illness Al. 8. Welch is here in t the Welch Theatre Comp cago. D.'P. Stewart arrived he . ing fr»m Redding and left ing for Washington. Major J. 8S. McBride of Juan, who has been to Sa . on a business trip, returne evening. Mrs. J. E, Hutchins, w lived at North Bloomfield last evening from Jackso left this morning for her o Miss Mollie Morton, wi . here on a visit to her siste Tickell, left this mornin; / months visit with Superin Harmon and family at Ga Miss Julia Sughrue, been to San Francisco on rived here last evening a morning for her home.at . field. Mr. and Mrs. Lague of! arrived here last evening morning .for Forest O friends. See the free funny sho Hi gainst Coe Manta, April. 18—Fi! riflemen attacked the tow Bay Lake. The Insurger ly routed. Lieutenant Nipes, of the Thirty-seco Infantry, bas captured a patches from the Insui Noriel to General Malvai rected Malvar not to sur he would send him 2000 ey, and ammunition wl was reieased. At a meet men held in Manila, at Warren presided, strong made against the openin in Manila. The busines city have also objected lines. . _——_+-0@0--— Learn Professor Reyr The choicest club whi Moore “AA,” and in clu! great demand. Catarrh Cannot . With Jocal application: not reach theseat o Catarrh is a blood or ¢ face, and ia order .to cu take internal remedies Cure is taken internal! rectly on the blood anc faces. Hali’s Catarrh quack medicine. It wa One of: the best phy: _ Country for years, and i scription. It is comp: the best tonies known, the best blood paurifi rectly on the: mucous perfect combination + gredients is what prod derful results in curin for testimonials free. ’. J. OHENEY & Toledo, O, Sold by druggists, pr Hall’s Family Piils a

ri ‘ PT. . THE TRANSCRI Issued Every Kvening, Sundays Excepted AT NEVADA CITY, OALIFORNIA, BROWN & CALEINS. TERMS OF SUBSORITTION : ‘ By Mail, $6 Per Year By Carrier, 12 1-2c Per Week Delivered to any part of the city. . TELEPHONE NO. 41. FRIDAY..... ..April 19, 1901 FIGHTING WITH BALLOTS. The Maid of Honor Contest Is Getting Very Exciting, Miss Lillie Mallen is Still In the Lead énd Miss Richards a Good Second, P. 0. BOX B Miss Lillie Mallen.. Miss Ruth Richards......... Miss Lizzie Gallagher...... Mies Kate Chivell.... Miss Nina Woon ore wocccvsccres ee a ry The interest in the Maid of Honor co; est continues to increase day by d+, 4s the vote increases. Today’s vo iug was spirited, and Miss Mallen wl.o wes first on the list yesterday wittt 416 votes, is still inthe lead and now records 457 votes. Miss Rivhards still continues to gain votes and since yesterday’s result was announced hus secured 70 more. Others are gaining proportionately and if their increase Cvotinues, anyone of them is liable to forge tothe head of the list-at scme unexpected time. The contest is becoming more and more exciting and we expect to see some heavy and lively balioting before the voting ceases. The ballot boxes are at the Union, National and New York hotels, also at Dickermin’s, Vinton’s and Manderscheidv’s drug stores. Ballots are on tale at those places, also at the South Yuba Water Company’s office and at the following stores: ©. J. Brand’s, Wm. Gifflo’s, Jas. M. Foley’s, Chas. Tegier’s. \ City Trustees Meet. The City Trustees held their regdlar monthly meeting la>t evening. An ordinance was passed raising the salary of the City Marshal to $50 per month, snd the Cierk tu $30 to go into effect on May 16ih. Marthai E A. Tompkins reported as follows: Received from licenses, 4828; delinquent tax receipts, $84 98 ‘Lotal, $362 98. The ‘Treasurer reported as follows: Cash in treasury March 21, $5884 02; amouut paid in during the month, $1831 49; amount paid out during the mouth, $1409 91. Balance in the treasury April 18, $6305 60. Water , Collector Murchie reported having collected $1280 70 during the month. : The following amounts were found due und ordered paid: General rund: H. Marchie $75, E A. Tompkins $5, R. Eddy $65, James Flewellyp $50, Hi Shearer $60, George Merrill $15, Sidney Peard $20, H. Towle $10, Wm. Carr $3, Charles Hill $7 50, James Kinkead $310, South Yuba Water Company $353.92, W. E Pettis $25, D. E. Morgan $7 88, Dahl Nivens $8, 3. E. Wanamake $5, Thomas Lewis $22 50, O. E. Mulloy $5 60,A. R. Kneebone $11 69, W. Williams $5, Richard Noell $2 50, W. B. Robb $1 10; Bay Ccunties Power Company $157 60, I: C. Lindley $10. : Fire Fund: Legg & Shaw Company $3: 62, Wm. Abbott $5, Nevada Hose C: wpany $10. ; Chere were several bids presented fo: layi g 525 feet of six-inch sewer -« ou Malu street, and as George W. +) ues’ bid of 489 75 was the lowest he w43 awarded the coutract. St. Tamina’s Day. The 12i:h of May is observed anrually by the Improved Order of Red Men in commemoration of St. Tamina one of the patriarchs of Redmansbip. Wyoming Tribe of this city will, on their regular meeting night, May 9ib, observe this date in accordauce with its usual custom, and a specia) and pleasing program of exercises, prepared and issued by the Great Council of the United States, will be rendered, in which some of the Tribe’s best talent will participate. Wyoming Tribe will be assisted on this occasion by Ponemah Council, Degree of Pocahontas, and each member of the Triba and Council will be permitted to invite two guests. The exercises this year will be the most impressive and! entertaining yet held by the order, -Fancy Work for Fair. All persons having farcy work for the Catholic Fair are earnestly requested to deliver it immediately to the residence of Mrs. Bandemar, or to Mrs. Calanan. [t is desired to get this part of the fair arranged as soon as possible.Dr. Jamieson of Grass Valley and Dr. Maller of this city tbis afternodn . examined Henry Dikeman of Rough and Ready who is said to be insane. . He was discharged, having agreed to . go to the Livermore private sa pitariam for treatment. ». at that time. ALE TRAGEDY CoPPEROPOLIS, California, April 19—A terrible tragedy was enacted here last night. , John H. Gorham, foreman of the Union copner mine, shot George W. McCarty, a well-known young man, last evening, instantly killing him. Gorham afterwards went intoa vacant building and set off a large charge of giant powder, blowing himself to atoms and wrecking the building. _ Both men attendeda -re-. departed Queen. hearsal for a Rebekah entertainment. McCarty escorted a Miss Cobb home. Gorham, who was insanely jealous, followed them to Miss Cobb’s home. ; As soon as the young lady had entered the house Gorham comrienced shooting at McCarty. ‘the first shot went wide of its mark, and McCarty ran down through town Gorham following and shooting. The fifth shot took effect killing him instantly, : Michael C oughlan, Yevada City's Oldest? Resident, Summoned By Death. The Angel of Death appeared at the residence on Park Avenue of Michael Cougblan at about 1 o’clock this afternvon and took with it the spirit of that gentleman, who has long Leen the oldest living resident of Nevada City. Mr. Ooughlun hag been ailing for some time aud the cause of death was a general breaking down of the whole system. He was a native of Ireland ‘end aged 73 years and ll months, He was @ mioer by occupation but has not been able to work as such fora number of years on account of his health and age, although one would think to look at him that he was much youoger than he really was, as he was nearly as active as most men twenty years younger than himself. Mr. Qoughlan was one of the early settlers of California and had spent the best part of bis life in this S:ate. He came to Nevada City in the month of October, 1849, and bas resided here ever since. Deceased was well and favorably known to most of our citizens and it will be with great regret that they learn of his demise. Hoe leaves @ family of four daughters and five sons, the daughters being Mrs. Mary O'Brien of Redlands, California, Mrs. Kate McCormick, Mrs.Ida Rafter and Mrs. Maggie Smith of Nevada City. The sons are all residents of this place and are J. H, George, Thomas, Eimond and William Coughlan. The date of the funeral has not as yet been set. Should Be Re-elected. On all sides it is urged that Wm. F. Englebright should bere elected as a member of the City Buard of Education. He thoroughbiy understands everything appertaining to the duties, and bes proved one of the most efficient members that has ever served upon the Board. t Baseball. The Sierra Nevada baseball team will play a match game at Newtown next Sunday witha team o! that place. One week from that time the Nevadans will play another game at Washingtcn, going up Saturday night and attending the danoe to be given there Personal Pointers. Wm. Wheeler left this afternoon for Reno. F. J. Grest, A. A. Davis and J. M. Long are over from Oolgate. Richard Jones came down from ‘W. L. Phillips, in the Dubuque Flats ‘{own head he fired and dropped dead Death of a Singer. Santa Ana, April 18—A telegram was received here today announcing. the death of George Abram Smith, the well know singer. Mr. Smith and family left here a short time ago for Mobile, Alabama, for a_ visit to Mrs. Smith’: people. Daceased was a brother of Congressman Smith, of Michigan, and was well known in musical circles in Los Angeles, San Jose and San Francisco, Mourning Over. Lonpon, April 17—To the extreme Satisfaction of London’s shopkeepers theater-owners and pleasure-seekers, the time of mourning for Queen Vic toria hagscome to an end today: Once more bright and vivid colors are displayed inthe drapers’ show windows and once more, flashy costumes are affected. The Gazette priats today the official announcement «of the termination of the perio? of mourning and the press once’ more finds ia the announcement sufficient grourds for recalling the illustrious reign of the , A New Machine. ‘James M. Foley, the confectioner, yesterday received an electric tiquoid carbonating machine from Milwaukee for his soda fountain. G. W. Johnson will be here Monday to put it in place. Cost Jour Lives. Benson, Ariz, April 18.—A dispatch from Douglass Ariz., describes a frightful tragedy which occurred there on the night of April 15th. George Schmit of Clifton, Ariz., while id search of his wife and daughter, who disappeared from home several weeks ago, learned that the woman was in a questionable joint in company with Park Whitney and James Stewart. He proceeded to the. house, forced an entrance and opened fire on the occupants with his six-shooter, killing his wife instantly and fatally woundiug both Whitney and Stewart. Whitney and Stewart fired several shots after being wounded but missed him. Schmit t hen stepped out side and blew his brains out. A daughter, 8 years old is left an orphan, She will be taken: in charge by her nocle. Frank Bauer of Clifton. Costs OGwo Lives. . Cuicaao, April 18—Chas. H. Sweeney, a wealthy cotton planter of Greenville, Ky., early today shot and killed his wife and then blew out his brains at the Dubuque Flats in Rush street. The tragedy was the result of domestic diticulties. A month ago Sweeney and bis wife separated and she came to Chicago, after notifying ber husband that she would obtain a divorce, He replied, it is said, that he would kill her if she did so. Mrs. Sweeney arrived here a few days ago, taking up hér residence with ber sister, Mrs. Soon -after breakfast Mes. Phillips went down town to do some shopping. A little later Sweeney, who, it is presumed, arrived in the city last night called at the apartments and was admitted by Mrs, Phillips’ 6-year-old son. He asked for his wife, and, hearher, he drew a ievolver and told the boy to run. Before the terrified woman.could seream Sweeney sent a bullet through her brain, killing her in. stantly. Placing the weapon to his beside the body of his wi%e. Wind and Rain. . Setma, Ala., April 18—A terrific wind and rain storm struck here at 2 o’clock this morning. The electric light plant and several other buildings were damaged, and many trees uprooted. A freight train on the Mobile and Birmingham road was caught in the storm near Jackson and wrecked. Engineer H. G. Ellwood, of this place, was killed and a brakeman badly burt. Weather Prediction. McAddie, of the San Francisco Weather Burean, telegraphs as follows: Clondy tonight. Rain Saturday. wo Self control, steady nerves and Gilt Eige Whiskey are the best of friends. Try it. SE ae The favorite of favorites—Jegse Washington today. Moore “AA” whiskey. ing his voice, she appeared. Seeing }j. Hotes of Interest. For Life Tusarance see T, B Gray. For the best of everything in the meat line send your orders to Naffziger. Call on Ed Schmidt when you want anything in the tobacco line. tf One of the iargest and best horses belonging to Horan & Gehrig, of the ~Chicago Brewery, dropped dead in the company’s yard this afternoon. The Bellefontaine mine will be started up tomorrow morning under faperintendency of Oliff Graham. E. J. Baker, of the Nevada City Transfer Company, bas had all of his wagons paioted up in gay style. If you should desire anything in the drinking line you should call at the Grotto. It is the most popular resort ‘n town and you are always given fair treatment. tf Wm. Harry, proprietor of the saloon at the corner of Pine and Spring Sts. makes a specialty of serving the best 5cent beer in town. Try it. He also keeps a full stock of fancy liquors. tf George E. Turner, the hardware merchant, has. received a new kind of step'adder which will undoubtedly meet witha ready sale. They are six feet tall and have an extension which can be put out six feet further. They are perfectly safe and a great convenience. Hon. E. M. Preston, D. E. Morgan, M. L. Marsh and J.M. Hadley, who are directors of the Silver Creek Land aud Oil Company, will leave tomorrow morniog for Silver Creek to inspect their property. If you want good coffee, or good tea the best and the cheapest, you can get it—that is, if you send your orders to Frank W. Taylor, at the Commercial fea Co's store, Nevada City. Prof. Cook will on Tuesday and and Wednesday evenings, April 231 aud 24th, deliver two lectures at the Theatre. Subject —“Earth Restored From Satanic. Usurpation.” Admission free. Everybody invited. al7-lw Wonderful Prof. Reynolds’ new art. Legg '& Shaw Oo. today received a large @lvanized iron wind mill. In Dickermau’s show window there are two pictures of excellent views of tbe South Yuba river, near May bert. They were taken by Mrs. A. H. Tickell of this city and reflect much credit upon her as an artist. Had a Good Time. The Royal dancing Club had a social hop at Odd Fellows Hall last night and a large number of the members were present. Wild’s orchestra furnished the very best of musicand dancing was continued until midoight. All who were present enjoyed themselve immensely. ORDINANCE NO. 169. An Ordinance to regulate the Salary of the City Mar hal.¢ te) BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY of Nevada do ordain as follows : Section 1." The City Marshal shall receive as compensation for his services the sum of Fifty Dollars per month, to be paid out of thet ity Treasury Section 2. All Urdinances or” parts of Ordinancex in conflict with the provi-ions of ch1s Ordinance are hereby rvrealed. Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect. May 16th, 190. Passed April 18, 1901, by the following vote: Ayes—Rector, Gauls, Hill, Jackson and Peard, Noes—None. Absent—None,

RB. S. President of the Boa Attest—Sipugy Seal] oO} rus Prapgp, Clerk, o a Same Effect In Grass Valley. The beautifal large tree in front of the residence of J. E. Poigndestre in Grass Valley was removed yesterday. The roots were lifting the stone wall in front of the Poigadestre home and it was decided to have the tree removed. It was a very old one and had really become one of the city’s landmarks. So it seems trees do damage to walls at Grass Valley residences as well as in front of the Courthouse at Nev:da City. we ge fe Chizago yachtsmen propose to organize a fleet of locat yachts to cruise to Buffalo next summer for the purpose of attending the Pan-American Exposition. Learn Professor Reynolds’ new art. DOZENS -OF= FAMILIES ARE USING TAYLORS FAMILY GROUND COFFEE at 25c per Ib. Try a pound. Roasted Daily on the premises Ground to order. (SSAMPLES FREE_£ej] TAYLOR'S TEA AND COFFEE HOUSE Wholesale and: Retail Al 13 A331t3 Wanted Everywhere, Crockery and Slassware. IMPORTED DIRECT. No Middleman Profit Added. * t + ey moth hanya *4 VEY Pay og. COME BEFORE THE Lege & Shaw Co, NEVADA CITY. Prices Cut in Two. STOCK IS BROKEN. Dr. Smythe Coming Here. Eprror TranscripT:—Permit me in this way to announce to your readers that Dr. George B Smythe, one of the Missionary Secretaries of the Methodist church, and for many years actively engaged in missionary work in China, will give an address on his work in that. land at the Methodist church in this city on Sunday morning next. It was my privilege to hear Dr. Smythe a few weeks ago at Sacramento and I can assure your readers that they will be greatly interested in bis address. By your kindness, Mr. Editor, I extend a cordial invitation to all to be present on that ovcasion. W. ANGWIN the impression seems ; am a candidate for Trustee at the oc Poe a I wish to state aspirant for said off he decline to serve as Trastes I, ae ” of my term, May i the expiration Thanking the 00d peop sor City for their uniform veh is during the four years that oa served in the capacity of City Te, Tam most respect fully, "a B, 8. Reon . See the free funny show tonight, Michigan will have a 8plendia building at the Pan-American s position. : The extensive and valuable resources ot Louisiana will be exhibited at the Pan-American Exposition. —__ 3 Souad Teeth, Iv’s hard for: clean ~eet} 4 clean teeth—to’ decay. To " teeth clean is to preserve thom ’ brush and water alone are ingnija,, Something that will Aestroy the por. that cause decay will be peo, This help is: in Johnson's T oth og der, which is an antiseptic Preparatin cleanses the teeth, hardens the ol and keeps the breath awest. Vinty sellsit. 25c a-bottle; tt White Goods! White Goodi MAHER & CO’s . WHITE INDIA LINON WHITE VICTORIA LAWN WHITE BATISTE . WHITE DIMITY WHITE SWIss. . WHITE EMBROIDERED TULL. See our Window. We can sell you a nice White) for $1. Come and see for yourself. LACE CURTAINS! LACE CURTAINS! LapiEs: It will soon be house-cleaning time and you wif want new Lace Curtains. We can show you better valuy than we have ever befove offered. All we ask is for you ty come and see before buying elsewhere. Lace Curtains at i 3 yds long and 45 inches wide. : We have lots of Curtains and can give them to you ats . price. Some NEW THINGS IN WASH GOODS TO-DAY NEW BELTS! NEW KID GLOVES. None of the goods but what are strictly up-to-date. ONE PRICE TO ALL. Respectfully, MAHER & Co, MULLOY’S Pitner GROCERY. 52 Broad Street, Nevada City, van TAKE WARNING. Parties are in the habit of going to the City reservoirs fishing, shooting frogs and leaving them there dead. Avy persons det¢+cted in that; kind of business hereafter will be arrested ag trespassers, and prosecuted to the utmost extent of the law. HvucH Mourcam, . Water Collector. Nevada City April 17, 1901. tf WHITE ORGANDIE. OUR TELEPHONE . ) MORE m= SARATOGA CHIPS NUPIBER 501 Just opened another box of them. We expect to sell them even faster now, since the warm weather is here. SPRING MILLINEPY OPENING Largest and Grandest Assortment . in Nevada County. 20 cts. per pound} sadisieamremeenae ——_—<$<—<—<<— QUANTITIES OF IMPORRTED AND PATTERN HATS, SELECTED BY MISS TETREAU e EVERYTHING NEW IN WALKING HATS. W. H. CRAWFORD, Main Strett What Yeu Get Here, Gvat‘emen, Is COMFORTABLE FOOT SERVICE. . WE ARE BOUND Because we make it a point t feet perfectly —Shoes that fit well will look better and stand more we the corn business and other i}ls that the v; generally be traced to bad fittiz in Men’s Shoes are now ready Here are a few leaders: . Men’s fine heavy calf Shoes, & Hecht, Lace an for hard service Men’s fine Vici Shoes, in number plain toes, Lace and Congress. _ We are selling the best Shoe for men ever , it’s a Sitka Seal, riveted. No trouble you ask for our oil tan seal shoes .. TO PLEASE You. o see that our Shoes fit your always feel easier, ar than those that don’t. tare heir to can ur Spring styles at or bought. g shoes. to be looked made by Buckingham d Congress, plain French toe, a: shoe of styles, tipped + $2, $2.50, $3° offered— to get wear, when PO Ow ee wren re eterees ware All}. MY LADY: Your Spring Gown Willlook much better if your feet are enclosed ina pair of our PRING HoEs. + yr a Weare showing the most perfect fitting and graceful Shoes to be found in the market. . are right, the toe shapes are right to embellish the new gown. Modera width. ' Come and see the néw shapes, he leathers are right, the lasts We have just the Shoe te prices. Any size or . lL. HEYMAN & Go. MORE AND MORE BOYS Are raised in this country every year, Every one of 8 must have shoes. .We don’t expect to shoe them all, bal would shoe a large portion of them if parents ouly pn more about oxr boys’ shoes. Our Spring styles are ” f and ready for the boys to commence work on trying t0 "de them out. We have the kind of shoes that will keep average boy buey for awhile. ; HERE ARE A FRW PRICES: : Youths and Boys’ B Calf Shoes, dace, coin toe, sizes $125. Sizes 2% to 5% Buckingham & Hecht fine oil seal, riveted samps; 4 good school shoe; boys’ sizes.. $2 45. Youths’.. Boys’ Vici Kid dress shoes, made on the new coin toe 2 last; sizes 2% to 5% os, Sie a ee : Our Bukingham & Hecht shoes are sold under a gual" tee. Will make good every pair not satisfactory. il. EYWAN & CO: . ' a eoaneee Cerceeccccecres me Mme, S91ZCO SO Se Pry Ole ie cae. . a4 es ae THE TRAN weg FRIDAY.. 0: .e secures Personal Pai C. M. Reddish of San town. 8. B. Slight of Saecram on the morning train, F. M. McLean and wif are here on a Visit to frie Cc. T. La Grave is here mento. H. Weber of Los Ange a few days here.. M. Pounier is ‘here fron E. Ackerman of Sacrar on a visit. 7e\ F. A. Deneke of San in on the morning train; W. Mooser is down Bloomfield, John 8. Wilbur cam Downieville last evening San Francisco. © M. McGonagle came ove Corral last evening on . Francisco. J. Schmetzer came ove San Juan last evening, . morning for San Francis< Mrs. Campbell went c San Juan this morning ti N. Davis of San fran here last evening and le ing for Washington. Rev. Wm. Angwin retu: ing from Santa Rosa, y been on a visit.Mrs. Geo. W. Regon of has returned from a visit Lincoln. Mrs. S. J. Prisk is quit home in Grass Valley. the ailment from which t! fers. Mrs. Ohas. Moore left t' for Virginia City to visit 1 Hon. J. M. Walling left ‘for San Francisco on lega Superintendent Dana }I . in on the morning train fr cisco and left for Gaston . H. Brunner, president « County: Bank, arrived her ing from San Francisco, 8.G. Whitney of San I rived this morning and w Downieville tomorrow mo ing business. H. Mish, P. Waltch, / Geo, Tralwin, F. McM Hughes of San Franci-co last evening’s train. Fred Brinkman, mil] ma hi mine, came down fr Hill last night, having bee on account of the illness Al. 8. Welch is here in t the Welch Theatre Comp cago. D.'P. Stewart arrived he . ing fr»m Redding and left ing for Washington. Major J. 8S. McBride of Juan, who has been to Sa . on a business trip, returne evening. Mrs. J. E, Hutchins, w lived at North Bloomfield last evening from Jackso left this morning for her o Miss Mollie Morton, wi . here on a visit to her siste Tickell, left this mornin; / months visit with Superin Harmon and family at Ga Miss Julia Sughrue, been to San Francisco on rived here last evening a morning for her home.at . field. Mr. and Mrs. Lague of! arrived here last evening morning .for Forest O friends. See the free funny sho Hi gainst Coe Manta, April. 18—Fi! riflemen attacked the tow Bay Lake. The Insurger ly routed. Lieutenant Nipes, of the Thirty-seco Infantry, bas captured a patches from the Insui Noriel to General Malvai rected Malvar not to sur he would send him 2000 ey, and ammunition wl was reieased. At a meet men held in Manila, at Warren presided, strong made against the openin in Manila. The busines city have also objected lines. . _——_+-0@0--— Learn Professor Reyr The choicest club whi Moore “AA,” and in clu! great demand. Catarrh Cannot . With Jocal application: not reach theseat o Catarrh is a blood or ¢ face, and ia order .to cu take internal remedies Cure is taken internal! rectly on the blood anc faces. Hali’s Catarrh quack medicine. It wa One of: the best phy: _ Country for years, and i scription. It is comp: the best tonies known, the best blood paurifi rectly on the: mucous perfect combination + gredients is what prod derful results in curin for testimonials free. ’. J. OHENEY & Toledo, O, Sold by druggists, pr Hall’s Family Piils a