February 17, 1898 (4 pages)

h, at y nth . RY q VER RDER ER.” ept om pper,”’ ty Calt hy Cigar: NS, Ll ee] gt e . yesterday on a visit to his folks. © ONL. Canfield and F.E. Fisk of San -—________-ees-of Nevada Lodge of Masons, and > {ber, John Caldwell, T. B. Gray and A. ranscript. 37TH YEAR—NO, 11531 = & NEVADA CITY, CAL., ‘THURSDAY EVENING. F EBRUARY 17; pice * _EST. IN 1860 BY N. P. BROWN & CO, . THE TRANSCRIPT. Proprietors . BROWN & CALKINS, + SUBSCRIPTION RATES.} Fifty Cents Per [lonth. ra 2. ADVERTISING RATES. ade known on application, seaiesaaieiaeaainantae —=—=_===== PERSONAL POINTERS. A Daily Chronicle of the Doings of Old and Young. G. L. McCandless of a is here. James Kramer of Washington i in town. s C.D. French of French Corral is in town. M. T. Lawrence of the South a Oanal Company is in town. E. J: DeSabla, Jr. is up from ae Francisco. Robert Holland is over from Columbia Hill. Miss Annie Holland is quite ill at her home on Nevada street. A. G. Barns and wife of nenres are ‘visitors here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zeitler left on the morning train for San Francisco. L. Aumer left on the morning train for Sacramento. Miss Minnie Hogan left < on the noon train for Sacramento, 8. G. Lowhom of Placerville is in town. Mr. and ‘Mrs. N. W. Martinson of Oakland are here on a visit. Mrs. Webster arrived here this mornixg from Colfax. Ralph Brown of St. Louis arrived here on the morning train. H. Rothenberg of Oakland is here on a visit. Johnnie ©. Donnelly the popular traveling man of San Francisco is in town. Mrs. A. Garnsey of. Stockton is here on a visit. I. J. M: tt»r of £ tockton is‘here spendjug a few days. H. Warren: of Sacramento arrived h -re on last evening’s train. James Hatcher is over from Columbia Hill. Ike Wa'ers came tp from Stockton erm, ————— ‘Francisco arrived here last evening. Mrs. 8S. Meverson of San Francisco went to North Bloomfield this morning. Mrs. 8. Beverson of San Francisco arrived here last evening and left this morning for North Bloomfield., Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Hill of Downiewille came down today and left on the noon train for San Francisco. OC. H. Tufts and wife of North San Juan came down today and left on the noon train for San Francisco. Geo. A. Gray and J. E. Miller of San Francisco arrived here on the morning train. §. J. Eunis is here in the interest of Henderson, Brown and Company of Sacramento. a OBO WILL EXTEND THE LINE, Relief Hill and North Bloomfield to’ Haye Telephone Communication. ‘The proposed telephone line from ‘Washington to Relief Hill and North Bloomfield, mentioned by the TaRnsoript the other day, will soon be a reality. Wire has been ordered for the line. and some of it sent up to Bloomfield today on the stage. From North Bloomfield to Relief Hill about three miles of wire will be required, and from Relief Hill to Washington it will-take five or six miles of wire. If the weather permits it is thought the line will be up and ready for service in abouttwo weeks. A long distance telephone will be put in at Bloomfield and also at Relief Hill. The people of those towns will then have the means of quick communication with the ouside world,.as they can talk with Nevada City, Grass Valley, Sacramento and other points. The charges made for the use of the local line wili go towards , aying the expense of maintainiog the line. 2 ome eo Fuserals This Afternoon. The funeral of the late Daniel A. Rich took place: from the Methodist Charch this afternoon under the auspiwas largely attended by friends of the deceased. The pall bearers were Wil‘liam -Fioyd, R.G. McCutchan, N. Web‘Eagye. The funeral of the young son of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Hanley took place at 2 clock from the St. Canice Catholic @burch, many friends of the family attending. ' A Four-Story House. A. Buck, the contractor, today commenced the erection“of a four-story house on Sacramento street near Henry iov’s” place, _structure and is to be occupied by Mr. It. will be a modern “BRIBE F MENTION. Minor Hotes and Comn Comments of Local A fow people nine are talking of going to the Klondyke. It will = ably end in chin-music. .; The weather bureau predicts increasing clouduess tonight and Friday. No storm in sight. Fischer Bros, of the Plazer grocer store gave a private dancing party last night to a number of friends, in the hall above their store. Mrs. George O. Gaylord gave an afternoon tea yesterday to a number of her friends at her home on Broad street. Next Monday the public school children will celebrate Washington’s Birthday, which falls on Tuesday, on which day there will be no school. There was alarge attendance at the Royal Dancing Club’s social hop last evening andall had a very Ion ree time. 4 ““isie Gray, the young » “dntietiter of Geo. A. Gray, while playing at the schoolhouse during recess this afternoon,.broke a bone in the right wrist. Five stamps are kept running at the Chapman Ranch mine on rock of excellent grade. When the new 380-horse power electric motor arrives from the East the owners of the mine will increase the number of stamps totwenty. A heavy steel wire cable 1000 feet long has been attached to the drum in the hoisting works at the Good Title mine, at Indiana Ranch. At the Stanford mine, now bonded to Hon. J. H. Neff and others, the shaft is being sunk another 100 feet. When this is done another level will be opened. John H. Pascoe and Miss Josie Durst will be joined in the holy bonds of matrimony at the M. E. Church on Sunday evening. That spacious building will not be half large enough to contain the people who would like to witness the ceremony. PETTY THIEVES, They Steal Handkerchiefs Chinese. Last evening two strangers visited the Ohinese store on ‘Broad street, oppositethe janction of Union street, and asked to see some handkerchiefs. From a one of the men stole two handkerchiefs, and later the other one purloined a box of them und started to leave the store. The Chinaman noticed the theft and following the men demanded the return of his property. Phis they refused to do and continued to walk fast, finally breaking into a run. Ah Head, the storekeeper, notified the officers, but could not give a very good description of the men. Officer Kilroy afterwards arrested two men on suspicion. The Chinaman identified one of them but was not positive as to the other one. The strangers were locked up in the city prison. They are hard-looking cases and are no doubt professional thieves. The man arrested for stealing bandkerchiefs gave the name of William Carter. His trial on a charge of petty larceny was set for 4 o’clock this afternoon. The other man was released from custody on condition that he leave town in twelve hours. ‘I'he shoplifter was sent to-jail for thirty days. ome Mahara’s Minstrels. The Mahara Brothers, who bring their Mammoth Minstrel Company to Nevada City for two nights commencing next Monday are among the most progressive managers in their line of business who are today catering to the amusement-loving public, leaving the old rut in which so many similar organizations have been traveling, they have taken an entirely new road. They introduce, what the publicuare clamoring for, real novelties, and from the rise to the fall of the curtain, they follow each other in rapid succession. Many artists of a national reputation are on their programme, which proves that they have only the best in that line. In their Company are sivgers, who one cannot but be surprised at, to find on the minstrel stage, and their voices are well wortby of being placed in a much higher line of entertainment, and nothing but the most flattering reports come in from all places that have had the pleasure of seeing them. Will Purchase New Goods. Miss Tetrean lett today for San Francisco, where she will. purchase a new stock of millinery and other goods for W. H. Crawford’s store. All she latest stylesin hats and bonnets, trimmings, etc. will be’ procured, also the most fashionable patterus in dress goods, gloves, corsets and hosiery. Ihe new goods will be here next week. Reserve making your purchases u natil you have seen them. 1t A Bad Cut. While -chopping wood yesterday at his home near Rush creek, two miles west of town, Theodore Tobiassen, son of N. A, Tobbiassen, cut the instep of his foot so badly that it was necessary for the attending physician to sew fey the wound, Buek and family. While the proprietor’s back was turned. DISOREDIT ME STORY. Havy Ofials Not Not Decided as to How it Happened. Wasuinaton, Feb. 17.—The Navy Department entirely discredits the story from Key West regarding the cause of’ the explosion of the warship Maine. “The officials say there is no such thing . as’a percussion hole and that there are no eight-inch torpedoes. Such a’ hole as is described could only have been caused by the explosion of a shell inside the vessel. Secretary Long denies that Captain Sigsby sent a message saying that the explosion was caused by a torpedo. The Navy Department has received a dispatch from Admiral Sicard, in command of the North Atlantic Squadron, giving the details of a court of inquiry that has been appointed to investigate the disaster. GRASS VALLEY NEWS. A Day’s Record of the Doings of Our Neighbors. William Campbell, the Boston Ravine merchant, is visiting in Australia. The Grass Valley Minstrels will not play in Marysville, being unable to secure the theater for the desired date. They will go to Placervilleand Auburn instead. Mrs. Jobn Ryan, who ‘has been sick some time, is very lowand it is thought she will not live many days. J. M. Lakenan has returned from a trip to San Francisco. The delivery team of William Provis, the grocer, ran away this morning. William Clemo climbed into the: back end of the wagon and grabbing the lines succeeded in stopping the horses. In doing this courageous act he sprained one of his ankles. The hind axle of the wagon was Sprang and the barness broken. There is*some dissatisfaction over the police ordinance. In order to test public sentiment in the matter the City Trustees will have petitions left at different places so that taxpayers can sign for or against the ordinance. Getting Ready to Assess. County Assessor Martin has all preparations nearly complete for beginning the assessment of property early next month, His chief deputy, T. H. Carr, and the young lady assistants in the office have been at work several weeks doing the preliminary writing. This year Mr. Martin will have but three deputies viz: T. H. Carr, Henry Schroeder and M. Dunkley. Deputy Rowe resigned some time ago and no one will be appointed to take his place. 0 pe ee Are at Smartsville. Major W. H. Heuer and Lieut. Herbert Dearkyne, of the Debris Commission, are at the Narrows at Smartsville inspecting the prelinminary work being done there preparatory to beginning active work on the proposed debris dams. Quitea crew of men are employed in excavating for the purpose of determining the depth to bedrock. —— --—_+ me. Accidents to Mechanics. -This forenoon John Hitchins, blacksmith at the Miners Foundry, mashed his left hand quite badly with a hammer while working on the boiler at the Texas mine. George Calahan, another employe of the above foundry, had his thumb mashed at the foundry yesterday. +++ «82 The Murder Trial. In the case of Thomas Evans, on trial in the Superior Court for the murder of Robert Holland, three more jurors were secured this forenoon, viz: L: Hyman. T. O. Randall, John Best. Later A. Fischer was added to the list, leaving only four names remaining on ‘the venire summoned by the elisor. New Millinery Pariors. The Niles Sisters will on March first open in the Gove building on Broad street the largest and most elegant. millinery establishment ever ‘conducted in Nevada City. They will carry a complete and new stock ot shapes, trimmings, etc., and will do the most fashionable work at reasonable prices. ‘The ladies of Nevada City will be pleased with what they will offer. tf 7oo Order of Eastern Star Notice. The members of Evangeline Chapter No. 9. O. E. S., are requested to meet at the parlors of the Methodist Obuarch on Wednesday, February 17th, at 1 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late Brother Daniel-A. Rich. By order, IsaRELLE Riogarps, W. M. laa 9 War Sart Laxe Crry, Feb. 17.—It is among the possibilities that a fire insurance war of rates may be opened in ‘. Salt Lake any day. ‘Utah’s rates are made by the surveyors of the Pacific coast compact, or, as it is more formally designated, the Board. of Fire Underwriters of the Pacifico. Recent events in San Francisco indicate that the compact may be disrupted. Fire Damp Explosion. Brronam, Prussia, February 17.—A terrible explosion of fire damp occurred this morning in a colliery near Hammerly. Twenty-seven bodies have been recovered and many other miners were injured. It is thought 650 persons were killed. : Will Be Cared For. Wasuinaton, February 17.—It is probable that.the families ‘of the victims of the Maine disaster will be cared for by the Government, “the same as the survivors of the Nipsic and Trenton, which were wrecked? off Lamoa. Representative McLellan of New York today introduced in the House a concurrent resolution appropriating $160,000 for this purpose. Buried With Public Honors, Havana, Feb. 17th—The dead from the wrecked warship Maine were, buried here today with public honors. The entire city is in mourning. Messages of Condolence. WasHineton, February 17.—General Blanco and the Mayor of Havana today wired messages of condolence to President McKinley regarding the Maine disaster. Illinois Offers Her Support. and substantial support of the State of Mlinois Dvasion of our country. conclusion of the Committed Suicide. Wilbur, room this morning by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. He had been sick some time. Found Dead in a Cabin. Reppine, February 17.—Joseph Hawwas found dead with a bullet wound in his head in a cabin six miles from Igo It is sugposed that he shot himself accidentally. a Oall for Robin Hoed. SSAA The Ceylon government advertises Ceylon tea as pure, roasted by machinery. True. The Japan government advertises Japan tea as pure by legislation. Indeed! H’m! Schilling’s Best Ceylon and Japan, English Breakfast, Oolong, and Blend are pure and clean—roasted i San Francisco by machinery. 6.46 : Queen Lily Soap os The Finest Lameery Soap In the MarWashes Without Buibhing ig . does not injure the clothes, The largest Family. W: ng can be done in three to Feseoatg hours. a girl of twelve years of agecandoa washing with this soap. QP BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.o@ Made in San Francisco. Bey nnn tnd itand thus help build “SPRINGFIELD, Iu., Feb. 17.—Governor. Tanner today asked the Legislature to authorize him to tender to the President of the United States the moral to vrevent any hostile At the message there was.a tremendous burst of applause. San Franoisoo, February 17.—A. H. a well-to-do farmer from Marysville, committed suicide at his Kansas Pace std. Toprka, Feb. 17.—The Kansas Pacific has been sold to the reorganization committee for $6,303,000. The bid of the reorganization company was the only one received. ‘What Madrid. Thinks: Mapzrip, February 17.—The destruction of the Maine in Havana harbor is the.subject of general discussion here’ There are two theories, one that the bursting of a boiler caused a fire that spread to'the ship’s magazine; and another that the crew were engaged cleaning torpedoes when the explosion. oecurred. “Gleaves Gets It Wasuinaton,’ Feb. 17.—John M. Gleaves of Shasta county, was -yesterday nominated by the President to be United States Surveyor General for California in place of the present incumbent Will S. Green. A Firey Death. ‘Vancouver, B. C. Feb. 17th—Captain Chas. Johnson, an old sea captain known all over the Pacific coast, was burned to death in a building here. It is thought that deceased lighted his own funeral pyre unintentionally while dozing off the effects of a spree. Another Addition to Our Exhibit. R. ©. Walrath today sent to San Francisco some large branches from almond trees in full bloom in this vicinity. They will be displayed in the Nevada county exhibit at the Mining Fair. BORN. In Nevada City, February 15, 1898, (o the wife of John Gilmore, a son. In Nevada City, February 16, to the wife of Al. Hawkins, a son. Hie eet Oe Siete erote Satine pewter Actual tests show it goes onevate iver ieee ae Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. NEVADA THEATRE. . Two Nights, Jes 2/se. Mahara’s Mammoth Minstrels. Money Refunded if This is Not the Best Show Ever in Nevada City. Singers, Dancers. Comedians, ~ Goncert Orchestra, A HOT = Georgia Shouters, BUNCH OF Jubilee Singers, Caliope Quartette, Cake Walks, Buck and Wing Dancers. A Refined and Classical Performance BIG SENSATIONAL STREET PARADE Grund Free Concert at 7:15—Lasting One Hour. Excursion Train from Grass Valley. Prices 75 and 50 cents. Seats on sale at Foley’s. Singing Lessons. MES. RENFRO will give Singing Lessons in Nevada City Every Thursday. Those desiring lessons will plesse leave word at MRS.C J. BRAND'S« febi7-im Rooms to Let. Inquire of Mrs. MeIntire at residence on Water St. ¥eb.17. » SENET A Change of Heart. Cupyenne, Wyo., Feb. 17th—The Republican Stat? Committee has decided to abandon the silver platform and indorse the St. Louis platform. This action is entirely unexpected and will lead to several interesting political complications. Hitherto the Wyoming Republicans have teen very strong for silver. In fact, they have gone to greater length than the Democrats in insisting that silver shou! be preserved at the ratio of 16tol. . Left For Mexico. u8r. Louis, February 17.—Ex-Governor Stone and Colonel Wetmore have left for Mexico, They will study the silver situation of that country with a view to Comparing it with the need of this country. Outlook Ominous. WasHinaton, February 17.—The out look is decidedly ominous. ‘The naval officials are preparing for emergencies. The suspicion that the destruction of the Maine was an act of treachery is gaining ground. Naval officers say +. that an accident ‘on the vessel ‘was practically impossible. The failure of Consul General Lee and Captain Sigsbee to state in their messages the cause of the explosion is causing much uneasiness in official circles. Members of the.Senate and of the House have expressed a belief that a torpedo was The Roby Mine. Vancouver, B. C. February 17.—A big sensation was caused in town yesterday over the fact that J. Bally, a bricklayer, while excavating for a building blundered on a ruby mine. The gems are pronounced: by experts genuine, fine-sized stones and of perfect quality. The place where the fine was made was on a high tertiary level of the Fraser river, above New Westminster, B. 0. A stampede has set in for the scene of the find. If you want to keep thoroughly posted on the progress of the Gold Mining Industry ot the county, and to be informed on general Local, State and General happenings, you cam get this news in the LRANSCRIPT fired at the Maine. AOR TS MAHER & CO. DEAR LADIES: attention to the celebrated g store. of a great annoyance. [ex See Window. any other waist on the market. We take great pleasure in calling your E. Z. KNIT WAIST jfor Children, which we have this day placed on sale at our . The E. Z. Waist contains more good features than Made entirely of knitted’ fabric, it gives ease and comfort to the children, and from the fact that the buttons cannot pull off, it rids the mothers The price of this waist is only 25 cents, and we have no doubt that after a trial of one you will always ask for the E. Z. Waist. Respectfully, MAHER & CO., Nevada City, Cal. They are Guns, Pistols, and Ammunition OF ALI KINDS. Use the PETERS QUICK SHOT SHELLS. the Best in the Market LEGG & SHAW CO. NEVADA CITY.

h, at y nth . RY q VER RDER ER.” ept om pper,”’ ty Calt hy Cigar: NS, Ll ee] gt e . yesterday on a visit to his folks. © ONL. Canfield and F.E. Fisk of San -—________-ees-of Nevada Lodge of Masons, and > {ber, John Caldwell, T. B. Gray and A. ranscript. 37TH YEAR—NO, 11531 = & NEVADA CITY, CAL., ‘THURSDAY EVENING. F EBRUARY 17; pice * _EST. IN 1860 BY N. P. BROWN & CO, . THE TRANSCRIPT. Proprietors . BROWN & CALKINS, + SUBSCRIPTION RATES.} Fifty Cents Per [lonth. ra 2. ADVERTISING RATES. ade known on application, seaiesaaieiaeaainantae —=—=_===== PERSONAL POINTERS. A Daily Chronicle of the Doings of Old and Young. G. L. McCandless of a is here. James Kramer of Washington i in town. s C.D. French of French Corral is in town. M. T. Lawrence of the South a Oanal Company is in town. E. J: DeSabla, Jr. is up from ae Francisco. Robert Holland is over from Columbia Hill. Miss Annie Holland is quite ill at her home on Nevada street. A. G. Barns and wife of nenres are ‘visitors here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zeitler left on the morning train for San Francisco. L. Aumer left on the morning train for Sacramento. Miss Minnie Hogan left < on the noon train for Sacramento, 8. G. Lowhom of Placerville is in town. Mr. and ‘Mrs. N. W. Martinson of Oakland are here on a visit. Mrs. Webster arrived here this mornixg from Colfax. Ralph Brown of St. Louis arrived here on the morning train. H. Rothenberg of Oakland is here on a visit. Johnnie ©. Donnelly the popular traveling man of San Francisco is in town. Mrs. A. Garnsey of. Stockton is here on a visit. I. J. M: tt»r of £ tockton is‘here spendjug a few days. H. Warren: of Sacramento arrived h -re on last evening’s train. James Hatcher is over from Columbia Hill. Ike Wa'ers came tp from Stockton erm, ————— ‘Francisco arrived here last evening. Mrs. 8S. Meverson of San Francisco went to North Bloomfield this morning. Mrs. 8. Beverson of San Francisco arrived here last evening and left this morning for North Bloomfield., Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Hill of Downiewille came down today and left on the noon train for San Francisco. OC. H. Tufts and wife of North San Juan came down today and left on the noon train for San Francisco. Geo. A. Gray and J. E. Miller of San Francisco arrived here on the morning train. §. J. Eunis is here in the interest of Henderson, Brown and Company of Sacramento. a OBO WILL EXTEND THE LINE, Relief Hill and North Bloomfield to’ Haye Telephone Communication. ‘The proposed telephone line from ‘Washington to Relief Hill and North Bloomfield, mentioned by the TaRnsoript the other day, will soon be a reality. Wire has been ordered for the line. and some of it sent up to Bloomfield today on the stage. From North Bloomfield to Relief Hill about three miles of wire will be required, and from Relief Hill to Washington it will-take five or six miles of wire. If the weather permits it is thought the line will be up and ready for service in abouttwo weeks. A long distance telephone will be put in at Bloomfield and also at Relief Hill. The people of those towns will then have the means of quick communication with the ouside world,.as they can talk with Nevada City, Grass Valley, Sacramento and other points. The charges made for the use of the local line wili go towards , aying the expense of maintainiog the line. 2 ome eo Fuserals This Afternoon. The funeral of the late Daniel A. Rich took place: from the Methodist Charch this afternoon under the auspiwas largely attended by friends of the deceased. The pall bearers were Wil‘liam -Fioyd, R.G. McCutchan, N. Web‘Eagye. The funeral of the young son of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Hanley took place at 2 clock from the St. Canice Catholic @burch, many friends of the family attending. ' A Four-Story House. A. Buck, the contractor, today commenced the erection“of a four-story house on Sacramento street near Henry iov’s” place, _structure and is to be occupied by Mr. It. will be a modern “BRIBE F MENTION. Minor Hotes and Comn Comments of Local A fow people nine are talking of going to the Klondyke. It will = ably end in chin-music. .; The weather bureau predicts increasing clouduess tonight and Friday. No storm in sight. Fischer Bros, of the Plazer grocer store gave a private dancing party last night to a number of friends, in the hall above their store. Mrs. George O. Gaylord gave an afternoon tea yesterday to a number of her friends at her home on Broad street. Next Monday the public school children will celebrate Washington’s Birthday, which falls on Tuesday, on which day there will be no school. There was alarge attendance at the Royal Dancing Club’s social hop last evening andall had a very Ion ree time. 4 ““isie Gray, the young » “dntietiter of Geo. A. Gray, while playing at the schoolhouse during recess this afternoon,.broke a bone in the right wrist. Five stamps are kept running at the Chapman Ranch mine on rock of excellent grade. When the new 380-horse power electric motor arrives from the East the owners of the mine will increase the number of stamps totwenty. A heavy steel wire cable 1000 feet long has been attached to the drum in the hoisting works at the Good Title mine, at Indiana Ranch. At the Stanford mine, now bonded to Hon. J. H. Neff and others, the shaft is being sunk another 100 feet. When this is done another level will be opened. John H. Pascoe and Miss Josie Durst will be joined in the holy bonds of matrimony at the M. E. Church on Sunday evening. That spacious building will not be half large enough to contain the people who would like to witness the ceremony. PETTY THIEVES, They Steal Handkerchiefs Chinese. Last evening two strangers visited the Ohinese store on ‘Broad street, oppositethe janction of Union street, and asked to see some handkerchiefs. From a one of the men stole two handkerchiefs, and later the other one purloined a box of them und started to leave the store. The Chinaman noticed the theft and following the men demanded the return of his property. Phis they refused to do and continued to walk fast, finally breaking into a run. Ah Head, the storekeeper, notified the officers, but could not give a very good description of the men. Officer Kilroy afterwards arrested two men on suspicion. The Chinaman identified one of them but was not positive as to the other one. The strangers were locked up in the city prison. They are hard-looking cases and are no doubt professional thieves. The man arrested for stealing bandkerchiefs gave the name of William Carter. His trial on a charge of petty larceny was set for 4 o’clock this afternoon. The other man was released from custody on condition that he leave town in twelve hours. ‘I'he shoplifter was sent to-jail for thirty days. ome Mahara’s Minstrels. The Mahara Brothers, who bring their Mammoth Minstrel Company to Nevada City for two nights commencing next Monday are among the most progressive managers in their line of business who are today catering to the amusement-loving public, leaving the old rut in which so many similar organizations have been traveling, they have taken an entirely new road. They introduce, what the publicuare clamoring for, real novelties, and from the rise to the fall of the curtain, they follow each other in rapid succession. Many artists of a national reputation are on their programme, which proves that they have only the best in that line. In their Company are sivgers, who one cannot but be surprised at, to find on the minstrel stage, and their voices are well wortby of being placed in a much higher line of entertainment, and nothing but the most flattering reports come in from all places that have had the pleasure of seeing them. Will Purchase New Goods. Miss Tetrean lett today for San Francisco, where she will. purchase a new stock of millinery and other goods for W. H. Crawford’s store. All she latest stylesin hats and bonnets, trimmings, etc. will be’ procured, also the most fashionable patterus in dress goods, gloves, corsets and hosiery. Ihe new goods will be here next week. Reserve making your purchases u natil you have seen them. 1t A Bad Cut. While -chopping wood yesterday at his home near Rush creek, two miles west of town, Theodore Tobiassen, son of N. A, Tobbiassen, cut the instep of his foot so badly that it was necessary for the attending physician to sew fey the wound, Buek and family. While the proprietor’s back was turned. DISOREDIT ME STORY. Havy Ofials Not Not Decided as to How it Happened. Wasuinaton, Feb. 17.—The Navy Department entirely discredits the story from Key West regarding the cause of’ the explosion of the warship Maine. “The officials say there is no such thing . as’a percussion hole and that there are no eight-inch torpedoes. Such a’ hole as is described could only have been caused by the explosion of a shell inside the vessel. Secretary Long denies that Captain Sigsby sent a message saying that the explosion was caused by a torpedo. The Navy Department has received a dispatch from Admiral Sicard, in command of the North Atlantic Squadron, giving the details of a court of inquiry that has been appointed to investigate the disaster. GRASS VALLEY NEWS. A Day’s Record of the Doings of Our Neighbors. William Campbell, the Boston Ravine merchant, is visiting in Australia. The Grass Valley Minstrels will not play in Marysville, being unable to secure the theater for the desired date. They will go to Placervilleand Auburn instead. Mrs. Jobn Ryan, who ‘has been sick some time, is very lowand it is thought she will not live many days. J. M. Lakenan has returned from a trip to San Francisco. The delivery team of William Provis, the grocer, ran away this morning. William Clemo climbed into the: back end of the wagon and grabbing the lines succeeded in stopping the horses. In doing this courageous act he sprained one of his ankles. The hind axle of the wagon was Sprang and the barness broken. There is*some dissatisfaction over the police ordinance. In order to test public sentiment in the matter the

City Trustees will have petitions left at different places so that taxpayers can sign for or against the ordinance. Getting Ready to Assess. County Assessor Martin has all preparations nearly complete for beginning the assessment of property early next month, His chief deputy, T. H. Carr, and the young lady assistants in the office have been at work several weeks doing the preliminary writing. This year Mr. Martin will have but three deputies viz: T. H. Carr, Henry Schroeder and M. Dunkley. Deputy Rowe resigned some time ago and no one will be appointed to take his place. 0 pe ee Are at Smartsville. Major W. H. Heuer and Lieut. Herbert Dearkyne, of the Debris Commission, are at the Narrows at Smartsville inspecting the prelinminary work being done there preparatory to beginning active work on the proposed debris dams. Quitea crew of men are employed in excavating for the purpose of determining the depth to bedrock. —— --—_+ me. Accidents to Mechanics. -This forenoon John Hitchins, blacksmith at the Miners Foundry, mashed his left hand quite badly with a hammer while working on the boiler at the Texas mine. George Calahan, another employe of the above foundry, had his thumb mashed at the foundry yesterday. +++ «82 The Murder Trial. In the case of Thomas Evans, on trial in the Superior Court for the murder of Robert Holland, three more jurors were secured this forenoon, viz: L: Hyman. T. O. Randall, John Best. Later A. Fischer was added to the list, leaving only four names remaining on ‘the venire summoned by the elisor. New Millinery Pariors. The Niles Sisters will on March first open in the Gove building on Broad street the largest and most elegant. millinery establishment ever ‘conducted in Nevada City. They will carry a complete and new stock ot shapes, trimmings, etc., and will do the most fashionable work at reasonable prices. ‘The ladies of Nevada City will be pleased with what they will offer. tf 7oo Order of Eastern Star Notice. The members of Evangeline Chapter No. 9. O. E. S., are requested to meet at the parlors of the Methodist Obuarch on Wednesday, February 17th, at 1 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late Brother Daniel-A. Rich. By order, IsaRELLE Riogarps, W. M. laa 9 War Sart Laxe Crry, Feb. 17.—It is among the possibilities that a fire insurance war of rates may be opened in ‘. Salt Lake any day. ‘Utah’s rates are made by the surveyors of the Pacific coast compact, or, as it is more formally designated, the Board. of Fire Underwriters of the Pacifico. Recent events in San Francisco indicate that the compact may be disrupted. Fire Damp Explosion. Brronam, Prussia, February 17.—A terrible explosion of fire damp occurred this morning in a colliery near Hammerly. Twenty-seven bodies have been recovered and many other miners were injured. It is thought 650 persons were killed. : Will Be Cared For. Wasuinaton, February 17.—It is probable that.the families ‘of the victims of the Maine disaster will be cared for by the Government, “the same as the survivors of the Nipsic and Trenton, which were wrecked? off Lamoa. Representative McLellan of New York today introduced in the House a concurrent resolution appropriating $160,000 for this purpose. Buried With Public Honors, Havana, Feb. 17th—The dead from the wrecked warship Maine were, buried here today with public honors. The entire city is in mourning. Messages of Condolence. WasHineton, February 17.—General Blanco and the Mayor of Havana today wired messages of condolence to President McKinley regarding the Maine disaster. Illinois Offers Her Support. and substantial support of the State of Mlinois Dvasion of our country. conclusion of the Committed Suicide. Wilbur, room this morning by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. He had been sick some time. Found Dead in a Cabin. Reppine, February 17.—Joseph Hawwas found dead with a bullet wound in his head in a cabin six miles from Igo It is sugposed that he shot himself accidentally. a Oall for Robin Hoed. SSAA The Ceylon government advertises Ceylon tea as pure, roasted by machinery. True. The Japan government advertises Japan tea as pure by legislation. Indeed! H’m! Schilling’s Best Ceylon and Japan, English Breakfast, Oolong, and Blend are pure and clean—roasted i San Francisco by machinery. 6.46 : Queen Lily Soap os The Finest Lameery Soap In the MarWashes Without Buibhing ig . does not injure the clothes, The largest Family. W: ng can be done in three to Feseoatg hours. a girl of twelve years of agecandoa washing with this soap. QP BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.o@ Made in San Francisco. Bey nnn tnd itand thus help build “SPRINGFIELD, Iu., Feb. 17.—Governor. Tanner today asked the Legislature to authorize him to tender to the President of the United States the moral to vrevent any hostile At the message there was.a tremendous burst of applause. San Franoisoo, February 17.—A. H. a well-to-do farmer from Marysville, committed suicide at his Kansas Pace std. Toprka, Feb. 17.—The Kansas Pacific has been sold to the reorganization committee for $6,303,000. The bid of the reorganization company was the only one received. ‘What Madrid. Thinks: Mapzrip, February 17.—The destruction of the Maine in Havana harbor is the.subject of general discussion here’ There are two theories, one that the bursting of a boiler caused a fire that spread to'the ship’s magazine; and another that the crew were engaged cleaning torpedoes when the explosion. oecurred. “Gleaves Gets It Wasuinaton,’ Feb. 17.—John M. Gleaves of Shasta county, was -yesterday nominated by the President to be United States Surveyor General for California in place of the present incumbent Will S. Green. A Firey Death. ‘Vancouver, B. C. Feb. 17th—Captain Chas. Johnson, an old sea captain known all over the Pacific coast, was burned to death in a building here. It is thought that deceased lighted his own funeral pyre unintentionally while dozing off the effects of a spree. Another Addition to Our Exhibit. R. ©. Walrath today sent to San Francisco some large branches from almond trees in full bloom in this vicinity. They will be displayed in the Nevada county exhibit at the Mining Fair. BORN. In Nevada City, February 15, 1898, (o the wife of John Gilmore, a son. In Nevada City, February 16, to the wife of Al. Hawkins, a son. Hie eet Oe Siete erote Satine pewter Actual tests show it goes onevate iver ieee ae Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. NEVADA THEATRE. . Two Nights, Jes 2/se. Mahara’s Mammoth Minstrels. Money Refunded if This is Not the Best Show Ever in Nevada City. Singers, Dancers. Comedians, ~ Goncert Orchestra, A HOT = Georgia Shouters, BUNCH OF Jubilee Singers, Caliope Quartette, Cake Walks, Buck and Wing Dancers. A Refined and Classical Performance BIG SENSATIONAL STREET PARADE Grund Free Concert at 7:15—Lasting One Hour. Excursion Train from Grass Valley. Prices 75 and 50 cents. Seats on sale at Foley’s. Singing Lessons. MES. RENFRO will give Singing Lessons in Nevada City Every Thursday. Those desiring lessons will plesse leave word at MRS.C J. BRAND'S« febi7-im Rooms to Let. Inquire of Mrs. MeIntire at residence on Water St. ¥eb.17. » SENET A Change of Heart. Cupyenne, Wyo., Feb. 17th—The Republican Stat? Committee has decided to abandon the silver platform and indorse the St. Louis platform. This action is entirely unexpected and will lead to several interesting political complications. Hitherto the Wyoming Republicans have teen very strong for silver. In fact, they have gone to greater length than the Democrats in insisting that silver shou! be preserved at the ratio of 16tol. . Left For Mexico. u8r. Louis, February 17.—Ex-Governor Stone and Colonel Wetmore have left for Mexico, They will study the silver situation of that country with a view to Comparing it with the need of this country. Outlook Ominous. WasHinaton, February 17.—The out look is decidedly ominous. ‘The naval officials are preparing for emergencies. The suspicion that the destruction of the Maine was an act of treachery is gaining ground. Naval officers say +. that an accident ‘on the vessel ‘was practically impossible. The failure of Consul General Lee and Captain Sigsbee to state in their messages the cause of the explosion is causing much uneasiness in official circles. Members of the.Senate and of the House have expressed a belief that a torpedo was The Roby Mine. Vancouver, B. C. February 17.—A big sensation was caused in town yesterday over the fact that J. Bally, a bricklayer, while excavating for a building blundered on a ruby mine. The gems are pronounced: by experts genuine, fine-sized stones and of perfect quality. The place where the fine was made was on a high tertiary level of the Fraser river, above New Westminster, B. 0. A stampede has set in for the scene of the find. If you want to keep thoroughly posted on the progress of the Gold Mining Industry ot the county, and to be informed on general Local, State and General happenings, you cam get this news in the LRANSCRIPT fired at the Maine. AOR TS MAHER & CO. DEAR LADIES: attention to the celebrated g store. of a great annoyance. [ex See Window. any other waist on the market. We take great pleasure in calling your E. Z. KNIT WAIST jfor Children, which we have this day placed on sale at our . The E. Z. Waist contains more good features than Made entirely of knitted’ fabric, it gives ease and comfort to the children, and from the fact that the buttons cannot pull off, it rids the mothers The price of this waist is only 25 cents, and we have no doubt that after a trial of one you will always ask for the E. Z. Waist. Respectfully, MAHER & CO., Nevada City, Cal. They are Guns, Pistols, and Ammunition OF ALI KINDS. Use the PETERS QUICK SHOT SHELLS. the Best in the Market LEGG & SHAW CO. NEVADA CITY.