December 18, 1901 (4 pages)

NevabDA City DaiLy TRANSCRIPT lense Every Evening, Sundays excepted, at Nevada City. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION . ByMet, * $6 Per Year. By Carrier, < r Delivered toany part of the city. 12 t<2c Per Week WEDNESDAY ..5. 00055250 sdsccessees socsseassnueeds December 18, 1901 OOD EVENING, GENTLEMEN OF THE GRAND JURY: You are, -doubtless, after eight days’ session, pleased to know that your labors are at an end. The people have looked forward eagerly to know the result of your investigation as to the cause of Joseph Griffiths death. If foully dealt with, who were the guilty parties? So it seems, notwithstanding your vigorous efforts, you have accomplished no more than did the Coroner’s jury. # Surely, it was no fault of yours if the testimony could not. y be had, but you will probably be criticised on the same lines as the Coroner’s jury. You could not do otherwise in the matter than just what you did, as per your report to the C or not. $2, $2.50, Just ha the little girl as mach as a nice Doll. Ola Ladies Black: Piush Ca $2. to $15.00. Black Drees Goods, gift can a young man ma * ; “om s, look as well and upwards. 95 cents Fine Black Fur Ca: ou in sickness as mo one else can. HRISTMAS comes on the 25th of December each year. public than ever before—All That is not our intention, or to wait for the next car and to price our wares as our regu and willing hands are at work ~ plain figures, so it is easy for y who do not forget you, we have: Linen Handkerchiefs, 10c, 15¢, 2 For the Dear Little Children ‘First is our Dolt Booth. Lovely Dressed Dolls, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1 50, If the regular prices. See the lovely booth. Notbing pleases Lots of fancy articles for children. ke his mother than a-nice Dress. alf as well, Young men, always remember your mother. It Young men, we Say to you, remember your mothers. still another chance.‘ Now, the time is drawing near. Xmas. fs eee ee 3 A Open later. evenings until after the holidays. decorating our store day and night. oti to select: Lots of room, light and help, Beautiful Silk Handkerchiefs, white, 25¢ to 75¢; 5c, 50¢, 75¢; Fine Black Silk Reefers, 75¢, $1, $1.50, and wear better tban real Seal Skin. Black Cloth Capes, all lengths, $2.50 to $2.50 per yard. What more useful And who deserves it is she who watches Respectfully, of the public, whether our customers or not, t as we ate here to do’ business, not with a few, lar customers. Rose, Neckwear, all shades and styles. New Ruffs, Goods. coats The grandest in the land for young and old. 27 inch coats, 86 inch coats, 42 inch coats and Raglan coats. O A pew coat or no coat, that is the wor prices guaraD Tell the conductor you wan away. styles are correct; colors are right; at Maher & Co.’s. where to drop you. : Married men think of your dear good wives. In conclusion, all we can MAZEIER & Come in time—don’t wait. And its coming is marked by young and : “hat makes no difference. Dear people, do not think but with all, but those who So dear ladies and gents we want y' And now it is as near perfect as it 1s possible for and the freedom of the store is te! Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, Ladies do not $2, $2.50. Reseda, New Blue, Red, . NEV ap ’em up.” Young Ladies Silk but the road thing, all new shades, on’t do aie the 9 side and now'ls thetime. Our teed. So take a car and stop buy acoat and he will know do no business with us us to make it. tendered to y all white, 25ci 50¢} Ou. 50 to $15 each. New this season. Putthem Girls, offer to you ADA CIT? t you all to pay us a visit during this great month of youiall this month. forget the poor men, We do not, indeed, forget you, We have many things selected for y They are waiting here for the words “wr Waists, a perfect dream, Not a pipe dream, . Black, me a ot New Suits, New Dress ’ We bave.them for Men, Women:and Ohildren, v and lace from 5e upward. Ladies’ ; 50, 106, 15c, 250, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1 kerchtefs, ‘75c, $ none better.-. 250, 500, 75,-$1, $1.50. : * New Table Covers, New Table Sets, New Napkin Down Comforters, silk covered. A ron adit Umbrellas, silk and Glorea and Cotton, Umbrella Shawls, $1.50 each. Fascinators, 256 to §1 50, Applique Laces, white and black, Dressing Saques, : remember pa. Young girls, don’t forget mamma. for all your kindness to us, is our best CO. Broad Street, Nevada City, . old with great joy. This year we have tnade greater preparation sé Stead YOu come tg sit de goods are displayed ang nied 1 by that that we do not care whether are just as welcome to our store to look. to eee . Boca All holy, : e e dear men : For t if you do they might forget yon. By Embroi $2, $2.60, 1, $1.50. $4, $5, $7.50 each. adies’ White Handkerchiefs, 5 SS na gift for a and Lace Pic. eat 5 Xmas © New Waist New Purses, Lots of other things which we crowd pe Sa Court. @#ée464464864644464 86 Baffled the Juries. F JOSEPH GRIFFITHS WAS MURDERED, WHO committed the deed? The Grand Jury, which has been ter’s testimony inevery particular. This ‘is: the testimony in a nutshell, and all who heard ihe testimony, believe the statements made by. Mrs. Keleher and John Hocking, and farther believe that Mrs. Bigelow, and William Benfield and his wife testified falsely. The'réader can'seé at a glance that this is one of the very. hardest cases to solve, and: therefore the two juries could not have done any different from what they have. in session for the past eight days, most of the time having been occupied in investigating the cause of the death of Joseph Griffiths, who disappeared from Grass Valley on the 15th day of last April, and whose body was recovered on the 7th day of December, from a shaft on Massachusetts Hill, by the evidence brought before that body believe that’ Joseph Griffiths was murdered. Acting upon the theory that if the recovery of his body was on ‘the promise of John Hocking, a prominent business man of Grass Valley, to pay William Benfield the sum of $200, then a larger reward if offered, might bring to the surface the murderer or murderers of Joseph Griffiths, and therefore they have asked Governor Gage, on behalf of the State, and the Board of Supervisors of Nevada County, to offera reward. It should be one large enough, so that it would attract the attention of the best detectives. The facts of the case are briefly as follows, being a synopsis of the testimony taken at the Coro-} ner’s inquest: Mrs. Jennie Keleher called on John Hocking, who is an undertaker and dealer in furniture, carpets, etc,, at Grass Valley, to look at a carpet. This was in November last, or about-five weeks before the recovery of the body. During the conversation the disappearance of Griffiths was brought up, and Mrs. Keleher said that Mrs. William Benfield had told her if she (Mrs. Benfield) was a man, she could find the remains of Joseph Griffiths in two hours. Mr. Hocking had great faith in that slight clue, and requested Mrs. Keleher to have another interview with Mrs. Benfield, and if possible have the two women call at his store and talk the matter over. Mrs. Keleher again called at Hocking’s store, this time in company.with Mrs. Benfield. The information was corroborated by Mrs. Benfield in the presence of . Mrs. Keleher. After this visit Mrs. Benfield did not call at the store of Mr. Hocking for several days When she again came in she said that she thought she had talked too much on the previous occasion, and that her husband (Benfield) thought that it was not the place of a woman to attend to such matters. A few days later Benfield went to the store of Mr. Hocking, when the latter excused himself for a moment and went to the telephone and called up Marshal Deeble, who took up a position over the store where he could look down on Hocking and Benfield and hear their conversation. Benfield was reluctant and said his wife had told Hocking more than she had him. At this meeting the question of the money to be paid for the infermation was discussed. But it was not until later that the matter was settled. Marshal Deeble was also in hearing on this occasion. Benfield told of the exact way of going to the shaft, and Hocking wrote out the direction in Benfield’s presence, avd then Benfield said, ‘“‘go as I tell you, and you will find what Benfield said this unreservedly, and was posiHocking then said, “I do Benit was partially covered with tin cans and rubbish. On the day that Hocking and others went out to recover the remains, in passing Benfield’s house they stopped and had a further conversation with him. He said they would find what he wanted in the shaft he had indicated just as he had told him. And you want.” tive in regard to his statement. not want to goon a wild goose chase in this matter.” field said it. was in that shaft, and that it proved true in every particular. Benfield and his wife were to receive $100, Mrs Bigelow $100,and Mrs. Keleher was to receive $50 for giving the first information. “ On the back of the note of $200, which Hocking gave Benfield was written, The note was to be good if the body of Griffiths was recovered from the shaft in Allen’s yard, as designated by Benfield. The first inkling of the whereabouts of Griffith’s body was given by Mrs. Bigelow, while under the influence of ~ liquor. William Benfield and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Allen, Durgie Toolie and his squaw, and Mrs. Bigelow all denied any knowledge of the disappearance of Joseph Griffiths. The two former flatly contradicted all of the testimony given by Mr. Hocking. Marshal Dan Deeble overheard the conversaGoing and Coming. Seattle.City. -. -Forest City are here en @ visit. spending a few days. ~ * ingafewdays. — seriously ill at her home at Oaneda Hill, was considerably, better last evening. from a visit-to San Francisco. -a visit to the Bay. . . nes, have returned. from a _two weeks’ visit to San Franoisco.and Oakland. . nieville were in Nevade City: last-even— ing. They left on this morning’s eerly H. N. McPherrean is here from Thos. ‘Davis ie down from Forest Mre. Hooper-andMiss Thomas of Scott F. Ennis of Sacramento is here J. M. Suren of Oakland is here spend‘Mre. McCutchan, who has been quite «i, eS «9°. re 2 SS Ae ee So E Joseph Fleyé returned:iaat, evening Lester Kirkbsm ‘bas returned from William Holmes ie on. the sick list. M's. Johea Carey and daughter, Ag Mrs. E. Brown and children of Dowtrain for Los Angeles, where they will W. F. Englebright returced . lest evening from atrip to Towler, Placer county. BEF PY BBE > Superintendent ‘f, A.: Patterson: Jr. of the Pilgrim mine at American Hill is here on a brief.#isit. . Pesce Supervisor W. H., Mertin has returned from San Francisco, where he -has been for the past few days on bus’ ness counected with the Providence Jobn H. Quick, who has béen ‘sojourning in the southern part. of .the Bloomfieid. ee R. C. Walrath,-who has been in Sa ‘Francisco for » few days on business cobnected with the Providence mine returned yesterday afternoon. geies, where they have been visiting at Badger Hill. . ae W. B. Meek, the well kuown busi here last evening from San Fraucieco and left this morning for home. bere from San Francisco. ; ~7or never drunkards. bplace mentioned with the Gress ValS:ate, is in ‘town, on bis way to North Mrs, &.H. Quick end: ebild atrived here yesterday evening from Los: AaThey are on their way-to their home ness man of Cemptonville, refarnea F. G. Schiffer and E, L Gibbens are The friends of Gilt Edge whiskey are _-Condensations. It now seems that the football teams of Grass Valley and Nevada City wil play a match game at Watt Park on Christmas Day. There was some talk of the Auburn boys contesting for honors on the gridiron at the time and ley team, but the plans have been changed. This has been brought about on account of the Auburnites being uneble to muster a full team. . In her show window Mrs, Lubeck . the ‘milllner, has. afine display. of hats, any one of which would make an elegant-present, The prices are very reasonable. See, The :pretty minuet to be given at Laurel Parlor’s New Year’s ball fe to be executed by the following ladies: Mre. F, Zeitler, Mrs. George Dunster Mrs: J: V: Snyder, Misses Jeanvette’ Nickles, Nins Woon, Mabel Freeman’ Ethel Mulloy, Lillian Mallen, Minnie Kebl, Ida Avery, Dorcas Lawrence son, Nellie Reynolds and Nellie HickMOD ee ~°Or Smoke. the up-to-date Cigar Thoma: Paine, none better. For asle -at Rector 2-2@> , Did, you say Rye? Then try Jesse Moore Rye—the finest in the wor'd. ee Cut glass or silverware ie a ‘fine jXmas.present. At Brand’s. tf. BEST FOR THE If you haven't a regular, hea! bowels every day,. you're il Y! well, F bowels open, a} é ‘orce, in the shape of vio. il n; is dan: uy The lent physie fa in 4 poles A spec elear and clean is to take ama, with Captain Catt eight steerage passengers, but none in the cabin. struck on a reef andis a tetalloss. The crew and passengers escaped in boats. McA die of the San Francisco Bureau made the following prediction this morning: Fair tonight and cloudy Thursday. There is a nice display of fine opera glasees in the show window at A. & H. W. Hartung’se store on Broad street. There are all styjes, and the prices are very low. A pair of opera glasses will please anyone in the way of a Christmas present, and the collection referred to affords an excellent opportunity to make a pretty selection. Don’t fail to cee this display. May Martin, Alice Dillon, Grace Jack-Herman Sontag, a blacksmith in the employ of the Narrow Gauge Railroad Company, killed a large wild cat at Buena Vista last night. specimen of its kind, and measures four and one-half feet frem tip to tip. The animal was brought to Grass Val ley and piaged on exhibition, . were raised and cured by : Smith. For sale at 8 pounds for 25 cents. Ask your groeer for Smith’s Prunes. ean be procured at the Council Chambors, ~ STEAMER LOST. Weather Report. Fine Opera Glasses, alvtt Killed a Wild Cal. It is a good Go For Those Home Prunes. The finest Prunes in the world. The Wm. oll-tf ee--——_____ The best brands of whisky and cigars . J. Britland prop. tf SAN Francisco, December 18—The news has been received of the wreck of the Pacific Mail steamer San Blas, four miles off La Libertad, Salvador. The details are meagre. The steamer left here nineteen days ago for Panarinich in command, and carried fiftyHis injuries Some time ago, probably. about two months, while Edward Teague of Banner Hill was milking a cow, the animal became fractious and kicked . him severely. Mr. Teague was caught in a narrow space and could not esby being knocked repeatedly against the wall of the stable. to the County Hospital, where he was carefully nursed and the best of medical treatment given him, but complivation set in and @ number of abscesses formed in his head, which finally resulted in his death this morn-ing at 4:80 o’clock. Deceased was 75 years of age and resided for many years pear. the foot of Banner Mountain, where be had a little frait ranch. The remains Lane’s undertaking parlora, of the funeral’ bas not been set. Terme Ranch For Sale at a Bargain. The Holland Ranch, situated near Columbia Hill ts offered at a bargain. part down and belance on time, Enquire of Brown & Morgan. tt you. . You swallow a pill, andi porate’ pill, and th She Proved Fatal. He was taken Along, sweet smoke, Thomas Paine Cigars, for sale at Rector Bros. Rocking (hairs C. F. Brayton’s Furniture GLEAMING SHLE OF FINE MILL wilt be proud of, and at a nominal price. 250. and 10c. a box. Ladies Sewing Rockers $2.25, $2.50, $2.75 q Arm Rockers from $2.25 to $10 Reed Rockers from $3.50 to $11 4404444464444 A bss of waiting untél after Christmas to reduce our én our Millinery Parlors we are going to do so nol give you an opportunity of showing a Christmas Hat tha en who are often forcotin. Colored Border Handkerchiefs, 2 go A poties ; efs Bice ones, But Duchess Laat 4nd insertio . Towels, Bla $1. . to $7.50. Ladtes Pat 2-50. New Ribbona: Lengths, New Wrap; Girls of 40 the wishes and a hg And wrecks the brain. One 4, Sherman's Headache Onre_ yiij ‘one, Kia Poa Are Good . Christmas Pres My line is complete with Reed and Wood Rocka . : Commercial Street, Neva g Mill Street, Grass Valley Court House, ] I WE, v9 Hon. F. T. Nilo gapertor Court, Neva qo, the Grand Jary Nevada, duly impe » day of Decembe pleted ail business pre Us, beg to sabai 7 tbe investigation isious disappeare: imtbs on the 15th di the subsequentria a sbaft on the th from the facts 5, Ma sre unable to fod a one, for the reason ible to determine no has been Come ‘this fact could be 5 bing to connect at ontside of mere stances. Fn this. to state that if w uv of certain alleged published in the ibly might have t in the matter, bat meb evidence ceulc wxiste to our knowl are forced to act as @ Nevertheless, ander mstances surroun¢ noe of Griffiths, « bie body, we the jar: rier bas been commi resommend that t! State, and the B: of Nevada ceunty, rewards for the arre of the murderer o iGriffthe, and reso} ot have been forward d officers, esuggest this for & monetary con to the location of th mfore assume that a may Cause some sient information tis] facts that are . . edemand of the po county of Nevade, wevery officer from ity Marshale and N they use their bes prees gambling, and the license ordi: ity of Nevada, anc Valley and Neva: hded as to read, th iged in business whi lion unlawfal game: uch places of busine k have been taken to The time If you want to purchase a good clock for 8 small outlay of money, /. § call at A.& H. W, Hartung’s store on . Broad street, Something For the Holidays. Whips, just been received, also a fine line of . = gloves at prices to suit all. There isn’t anything more suitable . = for a present than a fine robe, or a pair . & of nice gloves or a good whip. I have also a great Many harness novelties. e al7ttgy Robes and Blankets have James CAIRNS. ANDY _CATHARTIO i THiy Work WHILE YO EAT °EM LIKE CANDY ey yet Pelatable. Fotent Shor Good. Be Good, r en, Weaken, or Gri . , B, cent po, box Write for free sample; and booklet on e COMPANY, CHICAGO or NEW YORE. Vee? YOUR BLOOD GLEA Doll « tion between Benfield and Hocking and corroborates the latgait ies FOR CHRISTMAS. Toy Wagons $1 up, Toy Freezers $1.26 each, Toy Wringers $1 each AY : Carriages, 25¢ up. ; Velocipedes $2 up. Rocking Horses $2 up. Swing Horses $3 up. o fees W the way they are selling is a price, and in the line of Child: an immense assortment. gest Stock. Right. Prices Xmas Suggestions ROSENBERG BROS. and prices. Gloves. HANDKERCHIEFS newest effects. Handkerchiefs made of p GG-& SHAW CO. Dew Goods received daily. E are showing this year an immense line of holiday. ' goods from-which you may select exquisite and useful gifts that will please the most fastidious. Cloaks and Capes Our Cloaks and Oapes this year have been selected with utmost Gare, and roof that they are the right kind ren’s Coats we positively pint ee FURS, CAPES AND BOAS We are the agents for the well-knewn Furs of H. Liebes & Oo., and have You can get any kind of FurG What we have not in stock, we will send for. Consult our Suaknar tor eins GLOVES! GLOVES! GLOVES! Remember we are the only agents for th ri which we fit and guarantee. dues tak con ime of erties haces tee aver. bi eg 4 or the Eg ous Olementine, will sell for $1 a pair. e are proud of our Gi Glove orders for the Centemeri to any of their caencias pay wiper with lace, dotted nets or embroiderie makes, exceedingly good values, 25 me agg 5 : for men, women and children, ranging in price from 5 cents up UNDERWEAR 0333,20° 50 cent Ladies’ for double the money we are selling ‘hem, fon en ons one sasehonsy mill. Don’t forget us when purchasing your,underwear. @@ Ladies—We have spared no t: 1 % of goods at the right prices. "Our stook is. pda gs ane et Se right Rind ROSENBERG BROS. 0. H. EDDY, Manager. MRS. L. LUBECK F CHRISTMAS PRESENT: 1 CQ FOR THE FAMILY 027 CyB of those handsome Carving Sets for your father, a NickelPlated Coffee or Tea Pot for your mother, a Dinner Set for your wife, a Pocket Knife for your brother, aud a guaranteed Pair. of Scissors for your sister, and many other articles too numérous to mention. Call and see. eT de Pine Streetoa a {ANA A Nevada Cit t business license. eare creditably info rd of City Trustees. somodify their nic nance, at their next to prohibit the p bines for money, b is not. done we wou Board of Supervisor ovada pass an ordin all nickle-in-the-s that the proper ¢ esary steps to pu tees, e wish to complime Trustees of Grass mpt action ia repeali he-slot machine ord eerbing the fire . ass Valley someth and which was inve Grand Jury, after . mony of several w Bove no new facts, beerning the de inst Robert E. Gre in his office as Wwe suggest that careful in making given in criminal n teeommend that be taken by the to place the yo Hea E, Allen, who-i ition where he oa the Hon, E. By . Mey of the count; Walches, Clocks, opera Giss and Obildren’s me direct from the h ¥ ‘ é e 3 * Gud J) i Woodpecker Cig ; 8 : tal p This Famous packed in Spee ) Boxes for the Holidays, Made by. ) The Native Son of Maryland. tS “¢ < our sincere 1 ous treatment fat hie bands, an which he has s the business « this Grand Jury Teporte of the . 8s follows: 7[Mhese. goods are of at beer . . COUNTY Boas " material put together Dy your commi ® who kidw how. Call and see them. 4 beg leave to we a We aim to please our customers. fod the ballding ee ! fon outside and ’ “R Decessary imp ae U ald bring to -th e than you pay for co ‘ eee ES NEVADA d balusters shoal Scala and “Colam bla week WATOHMAKERS, Broad Street ~~ io be Pe of the two ma We give . teens es bg, for the oo In this department will be found <<. 4, we deca an immense variety of the ‘very : Too; : ure Irish linen, artistically trimmed y = od a ce line of ‘foreign and domestic D fay 1° Of insane Endless number of other styles , might be dc wards, = Changing a . mend the ere *erating room, . "And equipped ; ot where the o at be kept lomates, . A le also neee Tio lights . ot the ®partment: *ommend heartil

NevabDA City DaiLy TRANSCRIPT lense Every Evening, Sundays excepted, at Nevada City. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION . ByMet, * $6 Per Year. By Carrier, < r Delivered toany part of the city. 12 t<2c Per Week WEDNESDAY ....5. 00055250 sdsccessees socsseassnueeds December 18, 1901 OOD EVENING, GENTLEMEN OF THE GRAND JURY: You are, -doubtless, after eight days’ session, pleased to know that your labors are at an end. The people have looked forward eagerly to know the result of your investigation as to the cause of Joseph Griffiths death. If foully dealt with, who were the guilty parties? So it seems, notwithstanding your vigorous efforts, you have accomplished no more than did the Coroner’s jury. # Surely, it was no fault of yours if the testimony could not. y be had, but you will probably be criticised on the same lines as the Coroner’s jury. You could not do otherwise in the matter than just what you did, as per your report to the C or not. $2, $2.50, Just ha the little girl as mach as a nice Doll. Ola Ladies Black: Piush Ca $2. to $15.00. Black Drees Goods, gift can a young man ma * ; “om s, look as well and upwards. 95 cents Fine Black Fur Ca: ou in sickness as mo one else can. HRISTMAS comes on the 25th of December each year. public than ever before—All That is not our intention, or to wait for the next car and to price our wares as our regu and willing hands are at work ~ plain figures, so it is easy for y who do not forget you, we have: Linen Handkerchiefs, 10c, 15¢, 2 For the Dear Little Children ‘First is our Dolt Booth. Lovely Dressed Dolls, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1 50, If the regular prices. See the lovely booth. Notbing pleases Lots of fancy articles for children. ke his mother than a-nice Dress. alf as well, Young men, always remember your mother. It Young men, we Say to you, remember your mothers. still another chance.‘ Now, the time is drawing near. Xmas. fs eee ee 3 A Open later. evenings until after the holidays. decorating our store day and night. oti to select: Lots of room, light and help, Beautiful Silk Handkerchiefs, white, 25¢ to 75¢; 5c, 50¢, 75¢; Fine Black Silk Reefers, 75¢, $1, $1.50, and wear better tban real Seal Skin. Black Cloth Capes, all lengths, $2.50 to $2.50 per yard. What more useful And who deserves it is she who watches Respectfully, of the public, whether our customers or not, t as we ate here to do’ business, not with a few, lar customers. Rose, Neckwear, all shades and styles. New Ruffs, Goods. coats The grandest in the land for young and old. 27 inch coats, 86 inch coats, 42 inch coats and Raglan coats. O A pew coat or no coat, that is the wor prices guaraD Tell the conductor you wan away. styles are correct; colors are right; at Maher & Co.’s. where to drop you. : Married men think of your dear good wives. In conclusion, all we can MAZEIER & Come in time—don’t wait. And its coming is marked by young and : “hat makes no difference. Dear people, do not think but with all, but those who So dear ladies and gents we want y' And now it is as near perfect as it 1s possible for and the freedom of the store is te! Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, Ladies do not $2, $2.50. Reseda, New Blue, Red, . NEV ap ’em up.” Young Ladies Silk but the road thing, all new shades, on’t do aie the 9 side and now'ls thetime. Our teed. So take a car and stop buy acoat and he will know do no business with us us to make it. tendered to y all white, 25ci 50¢} Ou. 50 to $15 each. New this season. Putthem Girls, offer to you ADA CIT? t you all to pay us a visit during this great month of youiall this month. forget the poor men, We do not, indeed, forget you, We have many things selected for y They are waiting here for the words “wr Waists, a perfect dream, Not a pipe dream, . Black, me a ot New Suits, New Dress ’ We bave.them for Men, Women:and Ohildren, v and lace from 5e upward. Ladies’ ; 50, 106, 15c, 250, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1 kerchtefs, ‘75c, $ none better.-. 250, 500, 75,-$1, $1.50. : * New Table Covers, New Table Sets, New Napkin Down Comforters, silk covered. A ron adit Umbrellas, silk and Glorea and Cotton, Umbrella Shawls, $1.50 each. Fascinators, 256 to §1 50, Applique Laces, white and black, Dressing Saques, : remember pa. Young girls, don’t forget mamma. for all your kindness to us, is our best CO. Broad Street, Nevada City, . old with great joy. This year we have tnade greater preparation sé Stead YOu come tg sit de goods are displayed ang nied 1 by that that we do not care whether are just as welcome to our store to look. to eee . Boca All holy, : e e dear men : For t if you do they might forget yon. By Embroi $2, $2.60, 1, $1.50. $4, $5, $7.50 each. adies’ White Handkerchiefs, 5 SS na gift for a and Lace Pic. eat 5 Xmas © New Waist New Purses, Lots of other things which we crowd pe Sa Court. @#ée464464864644464 86 Baffled the Juries. F JOSEPH GRIFFITHS WAS MURDERED, WHO committed the deed? The Grand Jury, which has been ter’s testimony inevery particular. This ‘is: the testimony in a nutshell, and all who heard ihe testimony, believe the statements made by. Mrs. Keleher and John Hocking, and farther believe that Mrs. Bigelow, and William Benfield and his wife testified falsely. The'réader can'seé at a glance that this is one of the very. hardest cases to solve, and: therefore the two juries could not have done any different from what they have. in session for the past eight days, most of the time having been occupied in investigating the cause of the death of Joseph Griffiths, who disappeared from Grass Valley on the 15th day of last April, and whose body was recovered on the 7th day of December, from a shaft on Massachusetts Hill, by the evidence brought before that body believe that’ Joseph Griffiths was murdered. Acting upon the theory that if the recovery of his body was on ‘the promise of John Hocking, a prominent business man of Grass Valley, to pay William Benfield the sum of $200, then a larger reward if offered, might bring to the surface the murderer or murderers of Joseph Griffiths, and therefore they have asked Governor Gage, on behalf of the State, and the Board of Supervisors of Nevada County, to offera reward. It should be one large enough, so that it would attract the attention of the best detectives. The facts of the case are briefly as follows, being a synopsis of the testimony taken at the Coro-} ner’s inquest: Mrs. Jennie Keleher called on John Hocking, who is an undertaker and dealer in furniture, carpets, etc,, at Grass Valley, to look at a carpet. This was in November last, or about-five weeks before the recovery of the body. During the conversation the disappearance of Griffiths was brought up, and Mrs. Keleher said that Mrs. William Benfield had told her if she (Mrs. Benfield) was a man, she could find the remains of Joseph Griffiths in two hours. Mr. Hocking had great faith in that slight clue, and requested Mrs. Keleher to have another interview with Mrs. Benfield, and if possible have the two women call at his store and talk the matter over. Mrs. Keleher again called at Hocking’s store, this time in company.with Mrs. Benfield. The information was corroborated by Mrs. Benfield in the presence of . Mrs. Keleher. After this visit Mrs. Benfield did not call at the store of Mr. Hocking for several days When she again came in she said that she thought she had talked too much on the previous occasion, and that her husband (Benfield) thought that it was not the place of a woman to attend to such matters. A few days later Benfield went to the store of Mr. Hocking, when the latter excused himself for a moment and went to the telephone and called up Marshal Deeble, who took up a position over the store where he could look down on Hocking and Benfield and hear their conversation. Benfield was reluctant and said his wife had told Hocking more than she had him. At this meeting the question of the money to be paid for the infermation was discussed. But it was not until later that the matter was settled. Marshal Deeble was also in hearing on this occasion. Benfield told of the exact way of going to the shaft, and Hocking wrote out the direction in Benfield’s presence, avd then Benfield said, ‘“‘go as I tell you, and you will find what Benfield said this unreservedly, and was posiHocking then said, “I do Benit was partially covered with tin cans and rubbish. On the day that Hocking and others went out to recover the remains, in passing Benfield’s house they stopped and had a further conversation with him. He said they would find what he wanted in the shaft he had indicated just as he had told him. And you want.” tive in regard to his statement. not want to goon a wild goose chase in this matter.” field said it. was in that shaft, and that it proved true in every particular. Benfield and his wife were to receive $100, Mrs Bigelow $100,and Mrs. Keleher was to receive $50 for giving the first information. “ On the back of the note of $200, which Hocking gave Benfield was written, The note was to be good if the body of Griffiths was recovered from the shaft in Allen’s yard, as designated by Benfield. The first inkling of the whereabouts of Griffith’s body was given by Mrs. Bigelow, while under the influence of ~ liquor. William Benfield and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Allen, Durgie Toolie and his squaw, and Mrs. Bigelow all denied any knowledge of the disappearance of Joseph Griffiths. The two former flatly contradicted all of the testimony given by Mr. Hocking. Marshal Dan Deeble overheard the conversaGoing and Coming. Seattle.City. -. -Forest City are here en @ visit. spending a few days. ~ * ingafewdays. — seriously ill at her home at Oaneda Hill, was considerably, better last evening. from a visit-to San Francisco. -a visit to the Bay. . . nes, have returned. from a _two weeks’ visit to San Franoisco.and Oakland. . nieville were in Nevade City: last-even— ing. They left on this morning’s eerly H. N. McPherrean is here from Thos. ‘Davis ie down from Forest Mre. Hooper-andMiss Thomas of Scott F. Ennis of Sacramento is here J. M. Suren of Oakland is here spend‘Mre. McCutchan, who has been quite «i, eS «9°. re 2 SS Ae ee So E Joseph Fleyé returned:iaat, evening Lester Kirkbsm ‘bas returned from William Holmes ie on. the sick list. M's. Johea Carey and daughter, Ag Mrs. E. Brown and children of Dowtrain for Los Angeles, where they will W. F. Englebright returced . lest evening from atrip to Towler, Placer county. BEF PY BBE > Superintendent ‘f, A.: Patterson: Jr. of the Pilgrim mine at American Hill is here on a brief.#isit. . Pesce Supervisor W. H., Mertin has returned from San Francisco, where he -has been for the past few days on bus’ ness counected with the Providence Jobn H. Quick, who has béen ‘sojourning in the southern part. of .the Bloomfieid. ee R. C. Walrath,-who has been in Sa ‘Francisco for » few days on business cobnected with the Providence mine returned yesterday afternoon. geies, where they have been visiting at Badger Hill. . ae W. B. Meek, the well kuown busi here last evening from San Fraucieco and left this morning for home. bere from San Francisco. ; ~7or never drunkards. bplace mentioned with the Gress ValS:ate, is in ‘town, on bis way to North Mrs, &.H. Quick end: ebild atrived here yesterday evening from Los: AaThey are on their way-to their home ness man of Cemptonville, refarnea F. G. Schiffer and E, L Gibbens are The friends of Gilt Edge whiskey are _-Condensations. It now seems that the football teams of Grass Valley and Nevada City wil play a match game at Watt Park on Christmas Day. There was some talk of the Auburn boys contesting for honors on the gridiron at the time and ley team, but the plans have been changed. This has been brought about on account of the Auburnites being uneble to muster a full team. . In her show window Mrs, Lubeck . the ‘milllner, has. afine display. of hats, any one of which would make an elegant-present, The prices are very reasonable. See, The :pretty minuet to be given at Laurel Parlor’s New Year’s ball fe to be executed by the following ladies: Mre. F, Zeitler, Mrs. George Dunster Mrs: J: V: Snyder, Misses Jeanvette’ Nickles, Nins Woon, Mabel Freeman’ Ethel Mulloy, Lillian Mallen, Minnie Kebl, Ida Avery, Dorcas Lawrence son, Nellie Reynolds and Nellie HickMOD ee ~°Or Smoke. the up-to-date Cigar Thoma: Paine, none better. For asle -at Rector 2-2@> , Did, you say Rye? Then try Jesse Moore Rye—the finest in the wor'd. ee Cut glass or silverware ie a ‘fine jXmas.present. At Brand’s. tf. BEST FOR THE If you haven't a regular, hea! bowels every day,. you're il Y! well, F bowels open, a} é ‘orce, in the shape of vio. il n; is dan: uy The lent physie fa in 4 poles A spec elear and clean is to take ama, with Captain Catt eight steerage passengers, but none in the cabin. struck on a reef andis a tetalloss. The crew and passengers escaped in boats. McA die of the San Francisco Bureau made the following prediction this morning: Fair tonight and cloudy Thursday. There is a nice display of fine opera glasees in the show window at A. & H. W. Hartung’se store on Broad street. There are all styjes, and the prices are very low. A pair of opera glasses will please anyone in the way of a Christmas present, and the collection referred to affords an excellent opportunity to make a pretty selection. Don’t fail to cee this display. May Martin, Alice Dillon, Grace Jack-Herman Sontag, a blacksmith in the employ of the Narrow Gauge Railroad Company, killed a large wild cat at

Buena Vista last night. specimen of its kind, and measures four and one-half feet frem tip to tip. The animal was brought to Grass Val ley and piaged on exhibition, . were raised and cured by : Smith. For sale at 8 pounds for 25 cents. Ask your groeer for Smith’s Prunes. ean be procured at the Council Chambors, ~ STEAMER LOST. Weather Report. Fine Opera Glasses, alvtt Killed a Wild Cal. It is a good Go For Those Home Prunes. The finest Prunes in the world. The Wm. oll-tf ee--——_____ The best brands of whisky and cigars . J. Britland prop. tf SAN Francisco, December 18—The news has been received of the wreck of the Pacific Mail steamer San Blas, four miles off La Libertad, Salvador. The details are meagre. The steamer left here nineteen days ago for Panarinich in command, and carried fiftyHis injuries Some time ago, probably. about two months, while Edward Teague of Banner Hill was milking a cow, the animal became fractious and kicked . him severely. Mr. Teague was caught in a narrow space and could not esby being knocked repeatedly against the wall of the stable. to the County Hospital, where he was carefully nursed and the best of medical treatment given him, but complivation set in and @ number of abscesses formed in his head, which finally resulted in his death this morn-ing at 4:80 o’clock. Deceased was 75 years of age and resided for many years pear. the foot of Banner Mountain, where be had a little frait ranch. The remains Lane’s undertaking parlora, of the funeral’ bas not been set. Terme Ranch For Sale at a Bargain. The Holland Ranch, situated near Columbia Hill ts offered at a bargain. part down and belance on time, Enquire of Brown & Morgan. tt you. . You swallow a pill, andi porate’ pill, and th She Proved Fatal. He was taken Along, sweet smoke, Thomas Paine Cigars, for sale at Rector Bros. Rocking (hairs C. F. Brayton’s Furniture GLEAMING SHLE OF FINE MILL wilt be proud of, and at a nominal price. 250. and 10c. a box. Ladies Sewing Rockers $2.25, $2.50, $2.75 q Arm Rockers from $2.25 to $10 Reed Rockers from $3.50 to $11 4404444464444 A bss of waiting untél after Christmas to reduce our én our Millinery Parlors we are going to do so nol give you an opportunity of showing a Christmas Hat tha en who are often forcotin. Colored Border Handkerchiefs, 2 go A poties ; efs Bice ones, But Duchess Laat 4nd insertio . Towels, Bla $1. . to $7.50. Ladtes Pat 2-50. New Ribbona: Lengths, New Wrap; Girls of 40 the wishes and a hg And wrecks the brain. One 4, Sherman's Headache Onre_ yiij ‘one, Kia Poa Are Good . Christmas Pres My line is complete with Reed and Wood Rocka . : Commercial Street, Neva g Mill Street, Grass Valley Court House, ] I WE, v9 Hon. F. T. Nilo gapertor Court, Neva qo, the Grand Jary Nevada, duly impe » day of Decembe pleted ail business pre Us, beg to sabai 7 tbe investigation isious disappeare: imtbs on the 15th di the subsequentria a sbaft on the th from the facts 5, Ma sre unable to fod a one, for the reason ible to determine no has been Come ‘this fact could be 5 bing to connect at ontside of mere stances. Fn this. to state that if w uv of certain alleged published in the ibly might have t in the matter, bat meb evidence ceulc wxiste to our knowl are forced to act as @ Nevertheless, ander mstances surroun¢ noe of Griffiths, « bie body, we the jar: rier bas been commi resommend that t! State, and the B: of Nevada ceunty, rewards for the arre of the murderer o iGriffthe, and reso} ot have been forward d officers, esuggest this for & monetary con to the location of th mfore assume that a may Cause some sient information tis] facts that are . . edemand of the po county of Nevade, wevery officer from ity Marshale and N they use their bes prees gambling, and the license ordi: ity of Nevada, anc Valley and Neva: hded as to read, th iged in business whi lion unlawfal game: uch places of busine k have been taken to The time If you want to purchase a good clock for 8 small outlay of money, /. § call at A.& H. W, Hartung’s store on . Broad street, Something For the Holidays. Whips, just been received, also a fine line of . = gloves at prices to suit all. There isn’t anything more suitable . = for a present than a fine robe, or a pair . & of nice gloves or a good whip. I have also a great Many harness novelties. e al7ttgy Robes and Blankets have James CAIRNS. ANDY _CATHARTIO i THiy Work WHILE YO EAT °EM LIKE CANDY ey yet Pelatable. Fotent Shor Good. Be Good, r en, Weaken, or Gri . , B, cent po, box Write for free sample; and booklet on e COMPANY, CHICAGO or NEW YORE. Vee? YOUR BLOOD GLEA Doll « tion between Benfield and Hocking and corroborates the latgait ies FOR CHRISTMAS.. Toy Wagons $1 up, Toy Freezers $1.26 each, Toy Wringers $1 each AY : Carriages, 25¢ up. ; Velocipedes $2 up. Rocking Horses $2 up. Swing Horses $3 up. o fees W the way they are selling is a price, and in the line of Child: an immense assortment. gest Stock. Right. Prices Xmas Suggestions ROSENBERG BROS. and prices. Gloves. HANDKERCHIEFS newest effects. Handkerchiefs made of p GG-& SHAW CO. Dew Goods received daily. E are showing this year an immense line of holiday. ' goods from-which you may select exquisite and useful gifts that will please the most fastidious. Cloaks and Capes Our Cloaks and Oapes this year have been selected with utmost Gare, and roof that they are the right kind ren’s Coats we positively pint ee FURS, CAPES AND BOAS We are the agents for the well-knewn Furs of H. Liebes & Oo., and have You can get any kind of FurG What we have not in stock, we will send for. Consult our Suaknar tor eins GLOVES! GLOVES! GLOVES! Remember we are the only agents for th ri which we fit and guarantee. dues tak con ime of erties haces tee aver. bi eg 4 or the Eg ous Olementine, will sell for $1 a pair. e are proud of our Gi Glove orders for the Centemeri to any of their caencias pay wiper with lace, dotted nets or embroiderie makes, exceedingly good values, 25 me agg 5 : for men, women and children, ranging in price from 5 cents up UNDERWEAR 0333,20° 50 cent Ladies’ for double the money we are selling ‘hem, fon en ons one sasehonsy mill. Don’t forget us when purchasing your,underwear. @@ Ladies—We have spared no t: 1 % of goods at the right prices. "Our stook is. pda gs ane et Se right Rind ROSENBERG BROS. 0. H. EDDY, Manager. MRS. L. LUBECK F CHRISTMAS PRESENT: 1 CQ FOR THE FAMILY 027 CyB of those handsome Carving Sets for your father, a NickelPlated Coffee or Tea Pot for your mother, a Dinner Set for your wife, a Pocket Knife for your brother, aud a guaranteed Pair. of Scissors for your sister, and many other articles too numérous to mention. Call and see. eT de Pine Streetoa a {ANA A Nevada Cit t business license. eare creditably info rd of City Trustees. somodify their nic nance, at their next to prohibit the p bines for money, b is not. done we wou Board of Supervisor ovada pass an ordin all nickle-in-the-s that the proper ¢ esary steps to pu tees, e wish to complime Trustees of Grass mpt action ia repeali he-slot machine ord eerbing the fire . ass Valley someth and which was inve Grand Jury, after . mony of several w Bove no new facts, beerning the de inst Robert E. Gre in his office as Wwe suggest that careful in making given in criminal n teeommend that be taken by the to place the yo Hea E, Allen, who-i ition where he oa the Hon, E. By . Mey of the count; Walches, Clocks, opera Giss and Obildren’s me direct from the h ¥ ‘ é e 3 * Gud J) i Woodpecker Cig ; 8 : tal p This Famous packed in Spee ) Boxes for the Holidays, Made by.. ) The Native Son of Maryland. tS “¢ < our sincere 1 ous treatment fat hie bands, an which he has s the business « this Grand Jury Teporte of the . 8s follows: 7[Mhese. goods are of at beer . . COUNTY Boas " material put together Dy your commi ® who kidw how. Call and see them. 4 beg leave to we a We aim to please our customers.. fod the ballding ee ! fon outside and ’ “R Decessary imp ae U ald bring to -th e than you pay for co ‘ eee ES NEVADA d balusters shoal Scala and “Colam bla week WATOHMAKERS, Broad Street ~~ io be Pe of the two ma We give . teens es bg, for the oo In this department will be found <<. 4, we deca an immense variety of the ‘very : Too; : ure Irish linen, artistically trimmed y = od a ce line of ‘foreign and domestic D fay 1° Of insane Endless number of other styles , might be dc wards, = Changing a . mend the ere *erating room, . "And equipped ; ot where the o at be kept lomates, . A le also neee Tio lights . ot the ®partment: *ommend heartil