February 7, 1898 (4 pages)

r. cond : 3778 YRAR—NO. 1 abt = . THE TRANSCRIPT. BROWN & CALKINS, Ste SUBSCRIPTION RATES.! ae Cents Per flonth. ADVERTISING RATES. Made iia on application. ; THE? SUPERIOR COURT.Orders Made by Judge Nilon in a Num: Diese ber of Cases, In the case of Thomas McAulay against the Tahoe Ice Company,wherein plaintiff recently recovered judgment for $9000, Judge Nilon this morning made an order granting a. new trial. He subsequently made another order fixing next Monday for hearing arga, ment in relation to the amount of the judgment in said action before the entry of the order granting a new trial. Maggie Moore was appointed administratrix of the estate of Ann Taafe, deceased. J. Miller, John Rogers and John Best were appointed appraisers. The demurrer in the cese of Commins et al. vs: Smith et al. was overruled. The same action was taken in the case of the Allison Ranch Ford Mining Company vs. Smith et al. The personal property of John Sherman and William Monroe, insolvent debtors, was set aside for their use, In the case of Nevada City against frees Riera Some quran That will be Found ~~ Jndispensable,The universal article of diet in that country, depended upon and indispensable, is bread or biscuit. And to make the bread and bisuit, either in the camp or upon the trail, yeast cannot be ased—it must be baking pow‘der; and the powder manufactured by the processes of the Royal Baking Powder Company, miners and prospectors . ‘have learned, is the only one which . will stand in that peculiar climate of cold and dampness and raise the bread and biscuit satisfactorily. These facts are very mportant for every one proposing to go to Alaska and the Yukon country to know, for should he be persuaded by some onutfitter to take one of the cheap brands of baking powder, it will. cost just as much to transport it, and then when he opens it for use, after all his labor in packing it over the long and difficult route, he will find a solid caked mass or a lot of spoiled powder, with no strength and useless, Such a mis". take might lead to the most serious results. Alaska is no place in which to experiment in food, or try to economize with your stomach. For use in such aclimate, and under the: trying and fatiguing conditions of life and labor in that country, everything must be the best and most useful, and above all it is imperative that all food supPas plies shall have perfect keeping qualiJustice Holbrook the return of the : WE ar GactiGeael was Aibeadl ee ties. It is. absurd to convey. over such mitted. An order for the sale of water stock to obtain funds for the support of Anna M. Helwig was made: The assignee of the estate of Edward Mulligan, insolvent, was granted a dis. ; charge. The hearing of the petition for. the ‘sale of real estate in the case of Pauline Van Hoeter, deceased, was continued till next Monday. difficult and expensive routes an article that will deteriorate in transit, or that will be found when required for use to have lost’ a great part of its value. There is no better guide-to follow in these matters than the advice of those who have g gone through similar experience. Mr. McQuesten, who is called “the father of Alaska,” after an experience of years upon the trail,in the Estate of P. Richards, d d. Set: camp, and in the use of every kind of tlement of 6xecutor’s account set for Monday, February 2ist. © supply, says: “We find in Alaska that the importance of a proper kind of The setting of the time of trial of the baking: powder cannot be overesticase of Robbins vs. Walling was postponed. » BRIEF MENTION, Minor Notes and Com Comments of ‘teal Interest.Felix Ginet, the nurseryman, todip made a shipment of trees to Jupan. All of the boxing contests before the Grass Valley Athletic Club pantry, night were declared draws. Mike Whelihan of Grass Valley is #trying to geta get a fight with Dal Hawkins. The Native Daughters of Grass ValHey wili give a public entertainment ynoxt Monday evening. The Grass Valley minstrels will play at Auburn and Marysville. They would also doubtless get a good house at this city. This morning Colley Brothers’ deliv: ery team ran without a driver from the California mine to their stable on Boulder street and did not break anything. Thomas Eddy of Grass Valley will tike some Nevada county. Cornish w-estiers to the Mining Fair to compiete for the prizes to be hung up on the 22d instant. mated. A miner with a can of bad baking powder is almost helpless in Alaska. We have tried all sorts, and have been obliged to settle down to use. nothing but the Royal. It is stronger and carries farther, but above all things, it * the poy splenid that 8. Government in its relief expeditions, and Perry, the famous arctic traveler, bave carried the Royal Buking Powder exclusively. The Royal Baking Powder will ‘not board ship or in damp climates, and “is the most highly concentrated and eificient of leavening agents. Hence it is indispensable to every Alaskan outfit. It can be had of any of the trading companies in Alaska, but should the miner procure his supplies before leaving, he should resist every attempt of he outfitter to palm off upon him any of the other brands of baking powder, for they will spoil and prove the cause of great disappointment and trouble. “ Change of Stage Time. Today the Downieville. Stage Company’s winter schedule went into effect. The stages leave here every The County Olerk bas received the . ™°rning except Sunday at 7a. m., arresignation of D, McPhetres as Superrive at Camptonville at 2 p. m, stay visor of the Fifth District and has. there till 6 next morning, reach Downf rwarded it to Governor Budd who. ieville at noon and get to Sierra City at will appoint his successor. . 2p.m. Coming back they leave Sierra “Messrs, Heyer & Guenther have con~. City at 6 a. m., Downieville at 8 a. m., tributed $20 to the Grand Parlor fund, arrive at Camptonville at 2 p. m. and that being 15 per cent of the net pro-. St@y over night, and reach this city evceeds of the masquerade ball. They . °TY day except Monday in time to catch also gave $10 to the G. A. R. Encamp. the noon train to Colfax. : ment fund. Col. Hubert Visscher who was here ‘last night on his way to San Francisco — OOo R. Frank House Insane. R. Frank House, who married a sister has six men sinking shafts at. the’ Nar-. t0 the first wife of ex-Sheriff George .Fows near Smiartsville in order to find . Dunster of this city, became insane a thow deep it will be necessary to go to few days ago and has been committed cbtain a bedrock foundation for the toan asylum. He was conductor on proposed debris dam. An Able: ‘Paper. the Central Pacific between Truckee and Rocklin in early times, afterwards bad @ run on the Southern Pacific between Spadre and Pomona. He retired from At the meeting of the Technical) active service several years ago and has Society of the Pacific Coast, held Frisince lived at Pomona. He is wealthy. day evening at the Academy of Science . For some time his health has been bad. in San Francisco, the paper of the evening was on the subject, “The Flow of Water With Uniform Motion,” written by W. W. Waggoner, the well known mining engineer of this city. The paper has attracted a great deal of attention among the engineers of the State. He Wants ° To Fight. Ed Hennessy, who calls himself champion middle weight of New Jers has written from San’ F; _ Look Out For Bargains, J. Levy has returned from San Francisco where he purchased a fine stock of the latest styles of clothing, gent’s furnishing goods, etc. The opening day will be Titursday next, when great bargains will be offered to the public. see the goods whether you alars will be published in a few days. —_—_—_—_— To Form @ Musical Club. The ladies of Nevada City whé are *Jinterested in the study of music are requested to attend a meeting Wednesday, February 9th, at 8 p. m., at the National Hotel parlor, for the purpose oe has the newest and latest in ‘musicalclub. — at Flakes and Saline Wafers in tin packages. They are delicious. ye > "taney groceries. In his stock you will] © -— " ~* find Dainty Graham Wafers, Del Monte . In bulk at Phil Soadden’s grocery S store on Commercial street. tf rm ALASKA] It is for the same reasons that the U. cake nor. lose its strength either on . . to purchase or not. . Full partic. us ‘EST, IN 1860 BY N. P. BROWN: & co. — GRAND AND PARLOR Th Local Natives is Arrange the Her’ Program ot Entertainment: Hydraulic Parlor's committee of arrangements for the Grand Parlor held 'a meeting at Pythian Oastle yesterday afternoon, The members present were Ohas. Schwartz, E. W. Schmidt, D. E. Morgan, Fred E. Brown, Jas. F. Colley, Chas. Woener, Jas. J. Seon ee Calkins. -The finance committee reported that they had partially completed their canvas and-had secured $1100. subscriptious. They expect to complete their labors this week. : : Various other committees made their reports: Geo. B. Bingay. made a proposition ‘to the meeting to give a pyrotechnical display on one evening, to cost $100. It was not accepted, the sentiment being that better satisfaction would be given by having numerous electrical displays that would last the whole week. It.is expected that the Grand Parlor delegates. will. arrive here on Sunday evening, April 24th. The committee of arrangements will meet them at Colfax with a band and escort them to this city, where they will arrive about six o’clock. The following program was outlined yesterday :— SUNDAY. ter. MONDAY. 9:30 a. m.— Meeting of Grand Parlor at Theater. 2 p. m.—Parade of Grand Parlor and local organization. 8 p. m.—Public reception and hop at Armory hall. ; TUESDAY. Morning—Grand Parlor session. Afternoon—Excursion to the mines. Evening—Grand Growl of Cave No. Lofthe Ourly Bears. . : WEDNESDAY. Morning—Grand Parlor session. Afternoon—Grand Farlor session. Evening—Sonvenir ball at Armory hall. THUREDAY. Morning—Grand Parlor session. Afternoon—Excursion to Grass Valley. FRIDAY. Morning—Grand Parlor session. zens of Nevada City. ~ PBRSONAL POINTERS. A Daily Chronicle of of the Doings of 0d and Young, ° F. W. Coder and wife have removéd to Dixon. Mrs. CO. M. Mails is visiting at San Francisco. Miss Jessie Marsh is visiting Mrs. B. H. Preston at Sacramento. Mr. and Mrs. Jo V. Snyder have retusned from San Francisco. Richard Sparnon of Grass Valley was a visitor to the county seat yesterday. Joseph Deeble, a young druggist of Stockton, is visiting relatives at Grass Valley. Mrs. James Fillmore of Grass Valley is Suffering from an aggravated attack of quinsy. Mrs. H. M. Place, who has been quite ill for a week past, was somewhat better today. Frank Germain is in San Francisco. Mrs. Sidney Peard has relacned from San Fraacisco. C. P. Loughridge has returned from Oakland. His little son, who has been ill, is out of danger. Thomas McAulay, chief engineer of the Allison Ranch mine, was operated on yesterday for tonsilitis. He is a son-in-law of officer Wm. Scott of this city. J. T. Howard, Chas. Cairns, J. W.MoIntosh, D. McPhetres and a son of Jas. Rose of Bear Valley are the Nevada metionn City. He Did Not S Stay Cured. J: W. Morrill, who is about 45 years is said to be well connected, was locked ing by Marshal Tompkins. He has the desired effect. Killing Deer Out of Season. identity of the ofendare they will ‘prosecute them vigorously. He Could Not Make It. Quick of Grass Valley has retarned ‘He recites’ tales of hardFags ROD Earive Se ree ©. 8 p. m.—Sacred concert at. the Thea-. Evening—Banquet tendered by citiup.in the county jail yesterday mornmm ont . “SAVED. The Si 1 Re shed Waist Stopped 4 Ballet, me wee = corset undoubtedly prevented a mur‘der here last night. 9.0. Douglass, exstreet superintendent,had some trouble with s woman at Gussie Melville’s resort which is known as Brunswick tle. He left the house, but returned soon after. The Melville woman came to the door when he fired two shots at her. One ‘bullet entered her groin. The other struck -her corset. an inch anda half atthe right of the navel, shattering the corset and making a superficial wound. She will recover. Douglass was arrested. Two Miners Killed. Mariposa, February 7.—Thos. Beckerly and W. J. Delbridge, miners at the Alamas mine five miles northwest of here, were killed Saturday afternoon by an explosion of giant powder. One of them leaves a widow and foar children, the other a widow and two children. Must Like His Style. Catoaco, February 7-—Rev. C. O. Brown preached twice in his church yesterday, last night making a statement of his troubles. He will. probably be retained as pastor. ss poe nd Scart The Deathroll. Sart Lake, February 7.—O. R. Barrett, ex-postmaster, died this morning. He was a native of Maryland. Sacramento, February 7.—John Barrett died this morning after a long illness. For several years he was watch42 years and leaves a widow and a daughter. Figel’s Trial Began, San Franorsco, Feb. 7—The_ trial of . S Theodore Figel for the murder of Isaac Hoffman began in Judge Cook’s_ court this morning. His attorney is W. H. L. Barnes. YOUBET ITEMS, A Fire at Red Dog—Salvationists Fail to Connect. W. O. Selfridge and wife of Forbestown are visiting the former's parents. Will’s many old friends are very much pleased to welcome him again to his native. town. Patrick McCarthy of Red Dog is suffering from a severe attack of heart . M trouble. The ailment is very painful} ac and he gets but little rest. We trust, however, that his confinement will be of short duration. Great disappointment Was felt by the tachment (which was advertised to come last Friday) to arrive. Oaptain he and the others were consoled by the song and dance artist who chanced to come to town the same. evening. A disastrous conflagration occurred a few mornings ago in theChinese quarter at Red Dog. The thoughtful 4 Franc heathens, in preparation for the Joss 8g a poe hog gig piczo celebration, laid a box full of hot ashes in the chicken house so that the last “night of the fowls might be rendered as felicitous as possible, “Keep um chicken heap warm,” was the sage’ inold, claims to hail from San Jose and tention of the crafty Asiatics. True to the.expectation the fowls and house were soon in a state of undue heat and the result was that in about twenty minutes the whole establishment was been drinking heavily for several days tik akad esl Gee aided sak tees past and is suffering from a bad attack pete i: a hs er yous of delirium tremens. He took the gold =e. Seer ooths cure’some time aga, but it did not have brown to a charred and glittering black. The comments and remarks of the owners were such as one could ". imagine to have emanated from a dis-. ,¢ Complaints have come to the officers ordered band of the Celestials in fulljo verte . aah al gee y Japanese cavalry. In fact the Chinatownship. The officers Say that if they mén--were so disgusted that they . . can get any information as to the abandoned the whole feast and spent and swift retreat before a squadron of the Joss day in sulky and unchickened austerity. Harold Cloudman and Herman Lohman arranged a dance party at the Odd . + The Tel ph tape that George FeHows hall Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Selfridge. The Alas atten yonch dance was a very enjoyable one and leweae neg pon A of os fe turn . reflected great credit on its promoters. back. Call on Gees ©. Gaylord, the PEE ES Ge: = —. ua SURO Vora Orry, Feb. 7th—A woman’s. attendance upon him for a long time, Goodwin felt considerabty grieved, but “ * IS DAFT His Dung tam Is Ap. pointed is His Guardian. San i Francisco, February. 7. —cikolph Sutro, ex-Mayor and builder of the Sutro tunnel, was today declared mentally incompetent by Judge Belcher. Dr. Emma Sutro Merritt, his daughter, who has been in constant professional was appointed guardian of the estate and person. Her bond is $100,000 with her brothers and sisters as sureties. Tbe petition for her appointment was filed by Col. Little, manager of the Sutro property, the step being taken by the family’s advice. Sutro is over two strokes of apoplexy. Secretary Bernard to be Sued. Sacramento, February 7.—The Trustees of the Preston School of Industry concluded Saturday night to hold e@xSecretary H. Bernard responsible for an alleged shortage of $205.77 in the contingent fund, and Secretary B. T. K. Preston was instructed to notify the Attorney General to eaecond against his bondsmen. Victoria, B. C., Feb. 7th—Although Col. Will E. Fisher and the rest of the jury found Ed Fay guilty of the murder of McGrath and Rowan, he was not hanged. “Soapy” Smith organized the gamblers and they gave notice they prevent the hanging. Fay was therefore sent to Juneau. Atenas For Publication. Lanp Ovyrios ‘. follows : 80 .years of age and has recently had . fashioned thunder storm between 3:30 { tonight and tomorrow. They Did Not ot Hang Hin, i would use their guns if: necessary to!} the Golden Jubilee Fair there will be vada City Lodge, A. 0. U. W., will go ‘to Grass Valley tonight to attend the Jubilee Fair, On Miners Day (February 22d) at the followingseries of contests for cash prizes and the State championships, .s. DRILLING CONTESTS. Double-handed—Entrance fee $10. First prize—Ohampicuship and $350. Second prize—Purse of $150. Third prize—Purse of $75. Fourth prize—Purse of $87.50. SINGLE-HAND. First prize—Ohampionsbip of California and a purse of $175. Second prize—Purae of. $75. Third prize—Purse of $87.50. Fourth prize— Purse of $18.75. WRESTLING CONTESTS. First prize—Gold Medal and $50. Second prize—Purse of $40. Third prize—Purse of $25. + 0@e e— — A Welcome Storm. This locality was treated to an oldand 5:16 this morning. The rain came in torrents during that time and has continued most of the day. The weather bureau predicts more rain Going to Grass Valley. A delegation of the members of Nemeeting of the lodge there. New Comb Honey. A fine lot just received at the Cash Grecery Store of A.B. Wolf. j15-tf Call for Robin Hood. DRILLING AND WRESTLING. Cash: Prizes For Contests at the Golden BAKING Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING P9W/DER CO., NEW YORK, Nevada City Board of Trade. HE Annual Meeting. of the Nevada City Board of Trade will be held at. the Court House on Wednesday, Feb. 9th, 1898, At 8 p. m. for the election of Directors and the transaction of. such other: business as may come before the meeting. By order. FRED ZEITLER, President. W.¥F, Encuesriant, Secretary. Ouarts Mine Wanted, Either Developed or Undeveloped. ERMS MUST BE REASONABLE AND property meritorious, Give full particulars, terms, locality, assays, &£c. No middle men dress MINER, Care TRANSCRIPT Office, fi-lw ; Nevada City. ALAAAAAAAAAAAA THAAAALMALILUAADLAGAAL MAHER & CO. “ar-Manveviise, — NOricE IS HEREBY GIVEN “TaAT T THE following named settler has filed notice of his intention to md@ke final proof in support of his slate, and that onde; roof will be made before the Register and iver, U.S. Land. Office ed Marysville, @ala., on 2st March, 189, viz: Joseph Watson Homestead A eation No. 4191, forthe Ni; of S W'S “, SE 40 NW and BW ic of 8B icot sc TiN, ‘MD M. ‘Te names the following witnesses to prove his continuous eee Sepacrd upon and cultivaago of, said land. Jept! r Onl: A of ‘Gamptonvile P. O., Yuba count a.; Augustus Cilly of CamptonVille uba county. Cals. John Anderson of Bulane 's Bar P. Yuba county, Cal. Thomas J,, Byrd of Bullard’s Bar, Yuba county, © ala. WILLIAM A. LOWERY, Register. First publication, February 7, 1898. To Whom It May Concern. . } . In THE UnrTEp States Lanp OFFI0Kg, . Marysville, Cala., ae ] OTICE 15 HEREBY NEAT 1 THE Central Pacific Ballon VE Bo. ., & corporation, has presented to this office for filing a list of lands alleged by amenris to be non-mineral and sel by said Company under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July Ist, 1862, and ibe amendatory Act thereof approved July 2d, 1864, as follows, to-wit; SHES, of Ski of Seo i, T17N,R7K, M.D, hee” Of Sec 15, T'17 N, R7E, M.D. M., 160 ES of NW 4 of Seo 18, T17N, R78, M-D mr NW 44 of See 15, T17.N,R1E, M DM, . 20 Cree BE of Sec 15, T17N,R 7 E, MD} SN as oud. KTM M: SW tof SW '; of Sec 15, T17N, R7E, MD inhabitants of this place because of . 8acr the failure of the Salvation Army de-' m, 4 acres, ao 3,08 NEY of Sec 21, T17N, R7E, MDM, N 3g of SW 14 of Sec 21, T17N, R7 E, MDM, ye? said tracts haying been returned as mineral by Shact oe plat of survey, a hearing is hereb 7 Pans red to determine the chara r of sai tenets whether mineral or nonmineral, Notice is hereby given to the Central Pacific Railroad Company, and to all parties interested. poe they are each and all wey summon y eitets at this office on she ™~ " day of March, & at 10 o'clock A as the place and *egpe of -Kearing, then ak there to respond and furnish testimony as to the character of said tracts of land, whether mineral or non mineral. WILLIAM A. LOWERY, Register. HENRY MALLOCH, ; ver. First publication, February 7, 1898. M. A. No. 2009. : Notice of Placer Mining Application For Patent. AT SACRAMENTO, CAL., February 2d, 1898. NGBSE ae KING AND SAM’L. WOLass Valley, Saltfernis, have made apne Sn ae tothe United States Land Office at Sacramento, California, for patent to the “Good Ho e ‘Placer Mine,” bearing Perso Heed Bi Sy § the NPR, ee Bis. 2 Pot the s W On & aw fof SB a Section 6 Ti sh ingram; eatal LA shown on he annexed fe annexed di agra as locators and puracetion notice recorded in Book 12, me atining ng Records of Nevada County, tah. rn: ining claimants are Alice Markert, formerly Alice Voss, on the East; none adjoining on the other'sides but the Wheeler and placer mine, claimed by A. M. and W. sillett, also wn as the ° ‘Rising Sun “ very nearly ins on Le south, wall pentose claiming o1 verse! ms in the Un ates their adverse c Land at ramento, Califorsin within 60 days irom She first publication hereof or the same wil) be forever red. SILAS PENRY, Register. First. publication February 8, 1898. U. 8. LAND OFFICE HOSIERY Ladies, your attention is called Today to a DISPLAY In Window No. 1. One lot Ladies’ Fast Black Hose, ro ceuts. One lot Ladies Black Hos One lot Fast Black, extra One lot Ladies’ Balbrigga e, white feet, 15 cents. One lot Ladies’ Fast Black Hose, 20 ceuts. fine, 25 cents. n, 15 cents. P. S.—The attention of White Spread Display in Ladies do not miss this Hosiery Sale. Respectfully, , MAHER & CO. housekeepers is called to a Window No. 2. See Herald. M. & CO. WUUUabdddd Gddddddd GAMMA ddddddddddd A Man’s Why not stand in with the and try .our é wood to a coal burner, without injuring the stove, the coal, Address or call on Best Friend Is the Cook and the friend is her: stove. Cook’s best Cook Rock Spring or : Castle Gate Coal? Ask us how easily your stove can be changed from a and back to a wood burner again, if you are not satisfied with . LEGG & SHAW CO. NEVADA CITY. an rene mn

r. cond : 3778 YRAR—NO. 1 abt = . THE TRANSCRIPT. BROWN & CALKINS, Ste SUBSCRIPTION RATES.! ae Cents Per flonth. ADVERTISING RATES. Made iia on application. ; THE? SUPERIOR COURT.Orders Made by Judge Nilon in a Num: Diese ber of Cases, In the case of Thomas McAulay against the Tahoe Ice Company,wherein plaintiff recently recovered judgment for $9000, Judge Nilon this morning made an order granting a. new trial. He subsequently made another order fixing next Monday for hearing arga, ment in relation to the amount of the judgment in said action before the entry of the order granting a new trial. Maggie Moore was appointed administratrix of the estate of Ann Taafe, deceased. J. Miller, John Rogers and John Best were appointed appraisers. The demurrer in the cese of Commins et al. vs: Smith et al. was overruled. The same action was taken in the case of the Allison Ranch Ford Mining Company vs. Smith et al. The personal property of John Sherman and William Monroe, insolvent debtors, was set aside for their use, In the case of Nevada City against frees Riera Some quran That will be Found ~~ Jndispensable,The universal article of diet in that country, depended upon and indispensable, is bread or biscuit. And to make the bread and bisuit, either in the camp or upon the trail, yeast cannot be ased—it must be baking pow‘der; and the powder manufactured by the processes of the Royal Baking Powder Company, miners and prospectors . ‘have learned, is the only one which . will stand in that peculiar climate of cold and dampness and raise the bread and biscuit satisfactorily. These facts are very mportant for every one proposing to go to Alaska and the Yukon country to know, for should he be persuaded by some onutfitter to take one of the cheap brands of baking powder, it will. cost just as much to transport it, and then when he opens it for use, after all his labor in packing it over the long and difficult route, he will find a solid caked mass or a lot of spoiled powder, with no strength and useless, Such a mis". take might lead to the most serious results. Alaska is no place in which to experiment in food, or try to economize with your stomach. For use in such aclimate, and under the: trying and fatiguing conditions of life and labor in that country, everything must be the best and most useful, and above all it is imperative that all food supPas plies shall have perfect keeping qualiJustice Holbrook the return of the : WE ar GactiGeael was Aibeadl ee ties. It is. absurd to convey. over such mitted. An order for the sale of water stock to obtain funds for the support of Anna M. Helwig was made: The assignee of the estate of Edward Mulligan, insolvent, was granted a dis. ; charge. The hearing of the petition for. the ‘sale of real estate in the case of Pauline Van Hoeter, deceased, was continued till next Monday. difficult and expensive routes an article that will deteriorate in transit, or that will be found when required for use to have lost’ a great part of its value. There is no better guide-to follow in these matters than the advice of those who have g gone through similar experience. Mr. McQuesten, who is called “the father of Alaska,” after an experience of years upon the trail,in the Estate of P. Richards, d d. Set: camp, and in the use of every kind of tlement of 6xecutor’s account set for Monday, February 2ist. © supply, says: “We find in Alaska that the importance of a proper kind of The setting of the time of trial of the baking: powder cannot be overesticase of Robbins vs. Walling was postponed. » BRIEF MENTION, Minor Notes and Com Comments of ‘teal Interest.Felix Ginet, the nurseryman, todip made a shipment of trees to Jupan. All of the boxing contests before the Grass Valley Athletic Club pantry, night were declared draws. Mike Whelihan of Grass Valley is #trying to geta get a fight with Dal Hawkins. The Native Daughters of Grass ValHey wili give a public entertainment ynoxt Monday evening. The Grass Valley minstrels will play at Auburn and Marysville. They would also doubtless get a good house at this city. This morning Colley Brothers’ deliv: ery team ran without a driver from the California mine to their stable on Boulder street and did not break anything. Thomas Eddy of Grass Valley will tike some Nevada county. Cornish w-estiers to the Mining Fair to compiete for the prizes to be hung up on the 22d instant. mated. A miner with a can of bad baking powder is almost helpless in Alaska. We have tried all sorts, and have been obliged to settle down to use. nothing but the Royal. It is stronger and carries farther, but above all things, it * the poy splenid that 8. Government in its relief expeditions, and Perry, the famous arctic traveler, bave carried the Royal Buking Powder exclusively. The Royal Baking Powder will ‘not board ship or in damp climates, and “is the most highly concentrated and eificient of leavening agents. Hence it is indispensable to every Alaskan outfit. It can be had of any of the trading companies in Alaska, but should the miner procure his supplies before leaving, he should resist every attempt of he outfitter to palm off upon him any of the other brands of baking powder, for they will spoil and prove the cause of great disappointment and trouble. “ Change of Stage Time. Today the Downieville. Stage Company’s winter schedule went into effect. The stages leave here every The County Olerk bas received the . ™°rning except Sunday at 7a. m., arresignation of D, McPhetres as Superrive at Camptonville at 2 p. m, stay visor of the Fifth District and has. there till 6 next morning, reach Downf rwarded it to Governor Budd who. ieville at noon and get to Sierra City at will appoint his successor. . 2p.m. Coming back they leave Sierra “Messrs, Heyer & Guenther have con~. City at 6 a. m., Downieville at 8 a.. m., tributed $20 to the Grand Parlor fund, arrive at Camptonville at 2 p. m. and that being 15 per cent of the net pro-. St@y over night, and reach this city evceeds of the masquerade ball. They . °TY day except Monday in time to catch also gave $10 to the G. A. R. Encamp. the noon train to Colfax. : ment fund. Col. Hubert Visscher who was here ‘last night on his way to San Francisco — OOo R. Frank House Insane. R. Frank House, who married a sister has six men sinking shafts at. the’ Nar-. t0 the first wife of ex-Sheriff George .Fows near Smiartsville in order to find . Dunster of this city, became insane a thow deep it will be necessary to go to few days ago and has been committed cbtain a bedrock foundation for the toan asylum. He was conductor on proposed debris dam. An Able: ‘Paper. the Central Pacific between Truckee and Rocklin in early times, afterwards bad @ run on the Southern Pacific between Spadre and Pomona. He retired from At the meeting of the Technical) active service several years ago and has Society of the Pacific Coast, held Frisince lived at Pomona. He is wealthy. day evening at the Academy of Science . For some time his health has been bad. in San Francisco, the paper of the evening was on the subject, “The Flow of Water With Uniform Motion,” written by W. W. Waggoner, the well known mining engineer of this city. The paper has attracted a great deal of attention among the engineers of the State. He Wants ° To Fight. Ed Hennessy, who calls himself champion middle weight of New Jers has written from San’ F; _ Look Out For Bargains, J. Levy has returned from San Francisco where he purchased a fine stock of the latest styles of clothing, gent’s furnishing goods, etc. The opening day will be Titursday next, when great bargains will be offered to the public. see the goods whether you alars will be published in a few days. —_—_—_—_— To Form @ Musical Club. The ladies of Nevada City whé are *Jinterested in the study of music are requested to attend a meeting Wednesday, February 9th, at 8 p. m., at the National Hotel parlor, for the purpose oe has the newest and latest in ‘musicalclub. — at Flakes and Saline Wafers in tin packages. They are delicious. ye > "taney groceries. In his stock you will] © -— " ~* find Dainty Graham Wafers, Del Monte . In bulk at Phil Soadden’s grocery S store on Commercial street. tf rm ALASKA] It is for the same reasons that the U. cake nor. lose its strength either on . . to purchase or not. . Full partic. us ‘EST, IN 1860 BY N. P. BROWN: & co. — GRAND AND PARLOR Th Local Natives is Arrange the Her’ Program ot Entertainment: Hydraulic Parlor's committee of arrangements for the Grand Parlor held 'a meeting at Pythian Oastle yesterday afternoon, The members present were Ohas. Schwartz, E. W. Schmidt, D. E. Morgan, Fred E. Brown, Jas. F. Colley, Chas. Woener, Jas. J. Seon ee Calkins. -The finance committee reported that they had partially completed their canvas and-had secured $1100. subscriptious. They expect to complete their labors this week. : : Various other committees made their reports: Geo. B. Bingay. made a proposition ‘to the meeting to give a pyrotechnical display on one evening, to cost $100. It was not accepted, the sentiment being that better satisfaction would be given by having numerous electrical displays that would last the whole week. It.is expected that the Grand Parlor delegates. will. arrive here on Sunday evening, April 24th. The committee of arrangements will meet them at Colfax with a band and escort them to this city, where they will arrive about six o’clock. The following program was outlined yesterday :— SUNDAY. ter. MONDAY. 9:30 a. m.— Meeting of Grand Parlor at Theater. 2 p. m.—Parade of Grand Parlor and local organization. 8 p. m.—Public reception and hop at Armory hall. ; TUESDAY. Morning—Grand Parlor session. Afternoon—Excursion to the mines. Evening—Grand Growl of Cave No. Lofthe Ourly Bears. . : WEDNESDAY. Morning—Grand Parlor session. Afternoon—Grand Farlor session. Evening—Sonvenir ball at Armory hall. THUREDAY. Morning—Grand Parlor session. Afternoon—Excursion to Grass Valley. FRIDAY. Morning—Grand Parlor session. zens of Nevada City. ~ PBRSONAL POINTERS. A Daily Chronicle of of the Doings of 0d and Young, ° F. W. Coder and wife have removéd to Dixon. Mrs. CO. M. Mails is visiting at San Francisco. Miss Jessie Marsh is visiting Mrs. B. H. Preston at Sacramento. Mr. and Mrs. Jo V. Snyder have retusned from San Francisco. Richard Sparnon of Grass Valley was a visitor to the county seat yesterday. Joseph Deeble, a young druggist of Stockton, is visiting relatives at Grass Valley. Mrs. James Fillmore of Grass Valley is Suffering from an aggravated attack of quinsy. Mrs. H. M. Place, who has been quite ill for a week past, was somewhat better today. Frank Germain is in San Francisco. Mrs. Sidney Peard has relacned from San Fraacisco. C. P. Loughridge has returned from Oakland. His little son, who has been ill, is out of danger. Thomas McAulay, chief engineer of the Allison Ranch mine, was operated on yesterday for tonsilitis. He is a son-in-law of officer Wm. Scott of this city. J. T. Howard, Chas. Cairns, J. W.MoIntosh, D. McPhetres and a son of Jas. Rose of Bear Valley are the Nevada metionn City. He Did Not S Stay Cured. J: W. Morrill, who is about 45 years is said to be well connected, was locked ing by Marshal Tompkins. He has the desired effect. Killing Deer Out of Season. identity of the ofendare they will ‘prosecute them vigorously. He Could Not Make It. Quick of Grass Valley has retarned ‘He recites’ tales of hardFags ROD Earive Se ree ©. 8 p. m.—Sacred concert at. the Thea-. Evening—Banquet tendered by citiup.in the county jail yesterday mornmm ont . “SAVED. The Si 1 Re shed Waist Stopped 4 Ballet, me wee = corset undoubtedly prevented a mur‘der here last night. 9.0. Douglass, exstreet superintendent,had some trouble with s woman at Gussie Melville’s resort which is known as Brunswick tle. He left the house, but returned soon after. The Melville woman came to the door when he fired two shots at her. One ‘bullet entered her groin. The other struck -her corset. an inch anda half atthe right of the navel, shattering the corset and making a superficial wound. She will recover.

Douglass was arrested. Two Miners Killed. Mariposa, February 7.—Thos. Beckerly and W. J. Delbridge, miners at the Alamas mine five miles northwest of here, were killed Saturday afternoon by an explosion of giant powder. One of them leaves a widow and foar children, the other a widow and two children. Must Like His Style. Catoaco, February 7-—Rev. C. O. Brown preached twice in his church yesterday, last night making a statement of his troubles. He will. probably be retained as pastor. ss poe nd Scart The Deathroll. Sart Lake, February 7.—O. R. Barrett, ex-postmaster, died this morning. He was a native of Maryland. Sacramento, February 7.—John Barrett died this morning after a long illness. For several years he was watch42 years and leaves a widow and a daughter. Figel’s Trial Began, San Franorsco, Feb. 7—The_ trial of . S Theodore Figel for the murder of Isaac Hoffman began in Judge Cook’s_ court this morning. His attorney is W. H. L. Barnes. YOUBET ITEMS, A Fire at Red Dog—Salvationists Fail to Connect. W. O. Selfridge and wife of Forbestown are visiting the former's parents. Will’s many old friends are very much pleased to welcome him again to his native. town. Patrick McCarthy of Red Dog is suffering from a severe attack of heart . M trouble. The ailment is very painful} ac and he gets but little rest. We trust, however, that his confinement will be of short duration. Great disappointment Was felt by the tachment (which was advertised to come last Friday) to arrive. Oaptain he and the others were consoled by the song and dance artist who chanced to come to town the same. evening. A disastrous conflagration occurred a few mornings ago in theChinese quarter at Red Dog. The thoughtful 4 Franc heathens, in preparation for the Joss 8g a poe hog gig piczo celebration, laid a box full of hot ashes in the chicken house so that the last “night of the fowls might be rendered as felicitous as possible, “Keep um chicken heap warm,” was the sage’ inold, claims to hail from San Jose and tention of the crafty Asiatics. True to the.expectation the fowls and house were soon in a state of undue heat and the result was that in about twenty minutes the whole establishment was been drinking heavily for several days tik akad esl Gee aided sak tees past and is suffering from a bad attack pete i: a hs er yous of delirium tremens. He took the gold =e. Seer ooths cure’some time aga, but it did not have brown to a charred and glittering black. The comments and remarks of the owners were such as one could ". imagine to have emanated from a dis-. ,¢ Complaints have come to the officers ordered band of the Celestials in fulljo verte . aah al gee y Japanese cavalry. In fact the Chinatownship. The officers Say that if they mén--were so disgusted that they . . can get any information as to the abandoned the whole feast and spent and swift retreat before a squadron of the Joss day in sulky and unchickened austerity. Harold Cloudman and Herman Lohman arranged a dance party at the Odd . + The Tel ph tape that George FeHows hall Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Selfridge. The Alas atten yonch dance was a very enjoyable one and leweae neg pon A of os fe turn . reflected great credit on its promoters. back. Call on Gees ©. Gaylord, the PEE ES Ge: = —. ua SURO Vora Orry, Feb. 7th—A woman’s. attendance upon him for a long time, Goodwin felt considerabty grieved, but “ * IS DAFT His Dung tam Is Ap. pointed is His Guardian. San i Francisco, February. 7. —cikolph Sutro, ex-Mayor and builder of the Sutro tunnel, was today declared mentally incompetent by Judge Belcher. Dr. Emma Sutro Merritt, his daughter, who has been in constant professional was appointed guardian of the estate and person. Her bond is $100,000 with her brothers and sisters as sureties. Tbe petition for her appointment was filed by Col. Little, manager of the Sutro property, the step being taken by the family’s advice. Sutro is over two strokes of apoplexy. Secretary Bernard to be Sued. Sacramento, February 7.—The Trustees of the Preston School of Industry concluded Saturday night to hold e@xSecretary H. Bernard responsible for an alleged shortage of $205.77 in the contingent fund, and Secretary B. T. K. Preston was instructed to notify the Attorney General to eaecond against his bondsmen. Victoria, B. C., Feb. 7th—Although Col. Will E. Fisher and the rest of the jury found Ed Fay guilty of the murder of McGrath and Rowan, he was not hanged. “Soapy” Smith organized the gamblers and they gave notice they prevent the hanging. Fay was therefore sent to Juneau. Atenas For Publication. Lanp Ovyrios ‘. follows : 80 .years of age and has recently had . fashioned thunder storm between 3:30 { tonight and tomorrow. They Did Not ot Hang Hin, i would use their guns if: necessary to!} the Golden Jubilee Fair there will be vada City Lodge, A. 0. U. W., will go ‘to Grass Valley tonight to attend the Jubilee Fair, On Miners Day (February 22d) at the followingseries of contests for cash prizes and the State championships, .s. DRILLING CONTESTS. Double-handed—Entrance fee $10. First prize—Ohampicuship and $350. Second prize—Purse of $150. Third prize—Purse of $75. Fourth prize—Purse of $87.50. SINGLE-HAND. First prize—Ohampionsbip of California and a purse of $175. Second prize—Purae of. $75. Third prize—Purse of $87.50. Fourth prize— Purse of $18.75. WRESTLING CONTESTS. First prize—Gold Medal and $50. Second prize—Purse of $40. Third prize—Purse of $25. + 0@e e— — A Welcome Storm. This locality was treated to an oldand 5:16 this morning. The rain came in torrents during that time and has continued most of the day. The weather bureau predicts more rain Going to Grass Valley. A delegation of the members of Nemeeting of the lodge there. New Comb Honey. A fine lot just received at the Cash Grecery Store of A.B. Wolf. j15-tf Call for Robin Hood. DRILLING AND WRESTLING. Cash: Prizes For Contests at the Golden BAKING Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING P9W/DER CO., NEW YORK, Nevada City Board of Trade. HE Annual Meeting. of the Nevada City Board of Trade will be held at. the Court House on Wednesday, Feb. 9th, 1898, At 8 p. m. for the election of Directors and the transaction of. such other: business as may come before the meeting. By order. FRED ZEITLER, President. W.¥F, Encuesriant, Secretary. Ouarts Mine Wanted, Either Developed or Undeveloped. ERMS MUST BE REASONABLE AND property meritorious, Give full particulars, terms, locality, assays, &£c. No middle men dress MINER, Care TRANSCRIPT Office, fi-lw ; Nevada City. ALAAAAAAAAAAAA THAAAALMALILUAADLAGAAL MAHER & CO. “ar-Manveviise, — NOricE IS HEREBY GIVEN “TaAT T THE following named settler has filed notice of his intention to md@ke final proof in support of his slate, and that onde; roof will be made before the Register and iver, U.S. Land. Office ed Marysville, @ala., on 2st March, 189, viz: Joseph Watson Homestead A eation No. 4191, forthe Ni; of S W'S “, SE 40 NW and BW ic of 8B icot sc TiN, ‘MD M. ‘Te names the following witnesses to prove his continuous eee Sepacrd upon and cultivaago of, said land. Jept! r Onl: A of ‘Gamptonvile P. O., Yuba count a.; Augustus Cilly of CamptonVille uba county. Cals. John Anderson of Bulane 's Bar P. Yuba county, Cal. Thomas J,, Byrd of Bullard’s Bar, Yuba county, © ala. WILLIAM A. LOWERY, Register. First publication, February 7, 1898. To Whom It May Concern. . } . In THE UnrTEp States Lanp OFFI0Kg, . Marysville, Cala., ae ] OTICE 15 HEREBY NEAT 1 THE Central Pacific Ballon VE Bo. ., & corporation, has presented to this office for filing a list of lands alleged by amenris to be non-mineral and sel by said Company under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July Ist, 1862, and ibe amendatory Act thereof approved July 2d, 1864, as follows, to-wit; SHES, of Ski of Seo i, T17N,R7K, M.D, hee” Of Sec 15, T'17 N, R7E, M.D. M., 160 ES of NW 4 of Seo 18, T17N, R78, M-D mr NW 44 of See 15, T17.N,R1E, M DM, . 20 Cree BE of Sec 15, T17N,R 7 E, MD} SN as oud. KTM M: SW tof SW '; of Sec 15, T17N, R7E, MD inhabitants of this place because of . 8acr the failure of the Salvation Army de-' m, 4 acres, ao 3,08 NEY of Sec 21, T17N, R7E, MDM, N 3g of SW 14 of Sec 21, T17N, R7 E, MDM, ye? said tracts haying been returned as mineral by Shact oe plat of survey, a hearing is hereb 7 Pans red to determine the chara r of sai tenets whether mineral or nonmineral, Notice is hereby given to the Central Pacific Railroad Company, and to all parties interested. poe they are each and all wey summon y eitets at this office on she ™~ " day of March, & at 10 o'clock A as the place and *egpe of -Kearing, then ak there to respond and furnish testimony as to the character of said tracts of land, whether mineral or non mineral. WILLIAM A. LOWERY, Register. HENRY MALLOCH, ; ver. First publication, February 7, 1898. M. A. No. 2009. : Notice of Placer Mining Application For Patent. AT SACRAMENTO, CAL., February 2d, 1898. NGBSE ae KING AND SAM’L. WOLass Valley, Saltfernis, have made apne Sn ae tothe United States Land Office at Sacramento, California, for patent to the “Good Ho e ‘Placer Mine,” bearing Perso Heed Bi Sy § the NPR, ee Bis. 2 Pot the s W On & aw fof SB a Section 6 Ti sh ingram; eatal LA shown on he annexed fe annexed di agra as locators and puracetion notice recorded in Book 12, me atining ng Records of Nevada County, tah. rn: ining claimants are Alice Markert, formerly Alice Voss, on the East; none adjoining on the other'sides but the Wheeler and placer mine, claimed by A. M. and W. sillett, also wn as the ° ‘Rising Sun “ very nearly ins on Le south, wall pentose claiming o1 verse! ms in the Un ates their adverse c Land at ramento, Califorsin within 60 days irom She first publication hereof or the same wil) be forever red. SILAS PENRY, Register. First. publication February 8, 1898. U. 8. LAND OFFICE HOSIERY Ladies, your attention is called Today to a DISPLAY In Window No. 1. One lot Ladies’ Fast Black Hose, ro ceuts. One lot Ladies Black Hos One lot Fast Black, extra One lot Ladies’ Balbrigga e, white feet, 15 cents. One lot Ladies’ Fast Black Hose, 20 ceuts. fine, 25 cents. n, 15 cents. P. S.—The attention of White Spread Display in Ladies do not miss this Hosiery Sale. Respectfully, , MAHER & CO. housekeepers is called to a Window No. 2. See Herald. M. & CO. WUUUabdddd Gddddddd GAMMA ddddddddddd A Man’s Why not stand in with the and try .our é wood to a coal burner, without injuring the stove, the coal, Address or call on Best Friend Is the Cook and the friend is her: stove. Cook’s best Cook Rock Spring or : Castle Gate Coal? Ask us how easily your stove can be changed from a and back to a wood burner again, if you are not satisfied with . LEGG & SHAW CO. NEVADA CITY. an rene mn