February 9, 1904 (4 pages)

Nevapa City DaiLy TRANSCRIPT Citation Issued. NAT P. BROWN, Proprietor. FRED BE. BROWN, Manager. TERMS OF SUBSORIPTION ByMelt, «= + $6 Per Year . By Carrier, ° . Delivered to anyfoart of the city. 12 1-2¢ Per Week A citation was issued today in the case of B. Murphy vs. M. Crowley notifying the defendant to appear before the Superior Oourt and show cause why he does not comply with. the jadgment hefetofore duly entered. Fn = Issued Every Evening, Sundays Excepted, at Nevada City pearance is Tuesday, February 28d. The. Sheriff recently ejected Mr. Crowley’ from certain premises at TUESDAY..... i nari coer t FEBRUARY 9, 1904 cbaanied GROWTH OF ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER HE rapid increase of electric light and power stations in the United States is shown in a statistical statement recently made by the census bureau. The figures relate to the year 1902. In that year there were 3,620 central stations, representing an investment of $504,740,252, the gross yearly income being $85,700,605. These stations employed 6,996 salaried officers and 2 3,330 wage earners, The extraordinary growth of this business is shown by the fact that in 1881 there were but seven private and one municipal Station, whereas in 1902 there were 2805 private and 815 municipal stations. In commenting upon these figures the Springfteld (Mass.) Republican notes that the first commercial application of electricity for lighting and power was made in 1879, but more than two-thirds of the total investment have been made within ten years, while the total development is included virtually within twenty years. The statistics also throw some interesting light upon municipal ownership of plants. These plants are rapidly increasing. Nearly onefifth of the whole number in 1902 was under public operation, and two-thirds of the whole number were in towns of less than 5000 population, Among northern States, Minnesota and Michigan lead in municipal stations, just one-half in Minnesota and 81 out of 201 in Michigan being publicly operated. In Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina also more than one-third the stations are municipal. The growth of the business of electric lighting and elec tric power is extraordinary, and yet it is only in its infancy though it has been two decades in reaching its present status, It seems inevitable that in the not distant future electricity must be the common source of light as gas has been, and of power as steam has been. It requires only a little more economy in cost and a little more knowledge in methods to bring this wonderful element into common use. These undoubtedly will come as the result of American inventive skill. But will precaution and safety also come with the extended use of electricity? It is a more subtle element of disaster than steam and infinitely more so than gas. Now is the time, if ever, when appliances and methods for minimizing its danger in the lighting of theaters and other buildings, in {domestic use, and in running cars should be carefully studied. SY BORROWING TROUBLE OW and then some scientist grows lachrymose in conN templating the future extermination of the human race, i? being agreed among the savants that sooner or later man must perish from the earth and the planet itself become a dead world destitute of: heat and life. The date of this ultimate catastrophe is a matter of Speculation, being near or remote according to the variations of temperament and theory, Whether man is to perish of thirst, hunger or cold is not settled—and will not be for many generations to come, Recently a noted scientist grew quite sad because he figured ou: that if the consumption of oxygen continued at the present rate for a few thousand years, all the inhabitants of the globe would die of asphyxiation. Professor Ira Remsen, president of John Hopkins University, with a dire prognostication that mankind is destined to Starve to death. Such gloomy speculations are in the nature of borrowing trouble, Anyway if the doctors go on disaSreeing the patient may not die at all. to death he cannot die of cold, and if he must die of thirst he cannot be asphyxiated. Perhaps the scientists really do not know what is to become of us. At any rate, we should be thankful that none of them has doomed us to death by drowning. We may finally get away on a raft or a comet. More Storm Soon. . Now comes If a man must starve The usual change to warmer will set in to the west about the 1ltb, the barom eter will fall as winds shift to easterly aod southerly, cloudiness will gatber in the low barometric area, and storms of rain, turning to snow at the last, will take their course eastward across ® country during the 12'b to 16th. T is apogee on the 15th, and at new on (a l6th, will tend to draw the perturbation’ of this period a day or two later. But if winds~shift to. northerly, and the barometer rises safficient to bring change to much colder about the 18th and 14'h, the new moon on the 16'h will lend its fafluense to the reactionary period following. wtwithstanding Prof. McAdie’s pren today, the storm cleared yesterday 6 d was followed by a heavy frost last This morning dawned clear and bright and today Old Sol’s beneficent and warm rays were greatly appreciated by our people, and they made away with what little snow remained about town, except that which fell on the shady side of the hills. Concerning the third storm period for February, which extends from the 10th to the 16th, Prof. Irl R. Hicks has the following to say: decree of the court. Itis now alleged that he bas erected a dwelling nearby and on the land of Mr, Marphy, hence the citation. Superior Court. The following business was transacted in the Superior Oourt today Judge F, T. Nilon presiding: Estate of Mary E. Kenworthy, deceased. Hearing continued until Monday, February 15th, at 10 o’clock. Ice in Big Chunks. Our reporter happened to drop into the Union Ice Oompany’s establishment today and sew some large chunks lately brought from the frozen ponds beyond the Summit, The ice is as clear as crystal, and is really pretty to behold. Manager J. J. Hanley always keeps a large quantity of ‘ce in storage at the Plaza ice house. Consult Governor Sacramento, Feb, 8—The Commissioners of the Louisiana Parchase Exposition arrived in Sacramento today aud held a consultation with Governor Pardee at his residence regarding the possibility of aiding the University exbibite, etc, They find that freight rates on exhibits will exceed expectations and they will request the Govervor to allow them to use a postion of the $20,000 appropriated for the Portland, Or., Exposition to transport the California exhibit to St, Louis, as they can arrange to have the exhibit returned free to the Oregon fair next fall. While here they will draw the sam of $70,000, being the remainder of the appropriation forthe St, Louis Fair. r Takes Action. Ba.tmorg, February 8th.—Governor Warfield today issued a proclamation declaring the day a legal holiday. It is expected that this will be extended for eeveral days, until such time as the chaotic conditions in the business aod financial districts can be straightened out. The proclamation closes all banks and financial institutions and defers the paymont of commercial paper. The action of Governor Warfleld suspends the operation of various business contracts and greatly re. lieves the complex conditions which confront the business and flnancial interests, Miss Brewer Wed Wasuinaton, D. C., February 8.—At noon today, in St. John’s church, occurred the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Brewer, daughter of Justice Brewer of the Supreme Oourt of the United States, and Wellington Welle of Boston. Persons of prominence in the official and social life of the capital thronged the church, among thcse present being the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, the various members of the Supreme Conrt, Senators, diplomats otbere. Bishop Henry Yates Satterle officiated, Cattle Trouble. SacRAMENTO, Feb. 9th—Gov. Pardee has telegraphed to Jas. Wilson, Seoretary of Agriculture, urging that he permit healthy cattle below the quarantine line in this State to be shipped to other States on inspection by representatives of the United States Barean of Animal Industry. Aid Sufferers. WASHINGTON, February 8th.—A bill, was introdaced by Representative Emerich, of Tlinoie, appropriating $1,000,000 for the relief of sufferers by the Baltimore fire. ; J. D. Gafen came down from Oamptonville today. J. R. Watson Jr. ie here from Sen Francisco. “s J. H. Halkyard came down from Camptonville today. Nearly Forfelts His Life. A runaway almost ending fatally, started a horrible ulcer on the leg of J.B, Orner, Franklin Grove, Ili, For four years it defied all doctors and all remedies, But Bucklen’s Arnica Salve “The causes bearing on this period are the Vulcan disturbance, the moon at apogee and at new, and the beginning ef the earth’s vernal equinox. 4 Henry Young came’ down from the Malakoff mine today. . D. M. Rait is here from Minneapolis . spending a few days. . . ton’s Drug Store. had no trouble to cure him. Equally good for. Barns, Bruises, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c, at W. D. VinThe date fixed for Mr. Crowley’s-ap= Washington, in accordance with the cell at Wm. Harry’s saloon Price 5 ots OE Crna Killed by Auto. New York, February 8tb.—While a dense fog nm, the city Mrs, . Catherine Conway, 60 years old, was Special Dspatehes to Transcrip tiaaitaea New Wash SIIK ran over and. fatally hurt by a large touring automobile. driven by George Gordon, as’ she “was crossing Rightysixth street at Park avenue. The old lady. was on her way to church and failed to see the automobile as it bore down on her. She was thrown into the mud and grushed. Gordon turned on the power and tried to escape from the scene. A young man happened to be . Standing on the curb. He jamped on the machine and bung fast as it sped away. Nearly a mile from the scene of the accident the fellow on the back sighted two policemen and shouted that the machine had run down a women. The policemen sprang into the street and arrested Gordon. He was taken to the atation house crying like a child, but. was not told that the woman was dead. He probably will be charged with manslaughter, . Want some. . [{Ussia’ BERKELEY, Feb. 9—Imbued with the War Declared The Japanese Sink Two of Warships, spirit of war and feeling called upon totake up arms for their country against Ruesia, most of the Japanese students at the University are preparing to take extended leave of absence preparatory to going home. Not only are the Japanese studenta anxious to leave for their native country but the spirit has extended intothe J apanese colony. To Dine Together have been severed. Berwin, Feb. 8 Emperor William ‘has sent word to Ambassador Tower that he will dine with him on Thursday evening, The Emperor dined with the Ambassador at Kiel, but this ie the first time the Emperor ever took dinner at a United States Embassy or Legation, and indicates the especially cordial relations existing between the Emperor and Mr. Tower, TT reieectkene, A young woman who thought she injuring a third. _ Lonvon, February 9th.—Hayashi, the Japanese Minis— ter to Englandy-has officially notified the British Government that a state of war exists between Japan and Russia and that all diplomatic relations between the two countries Confirmation hasbeen made, verifying the report of ap attack made by Japanese torpedo boats on a Russian fleet, jst night. The news has been officially received that the Japanese torpedo boats attacked the Russian fleet off Port Arthur last night, sinking two Russian warships and badly United States Sends Note Was losing her husband’s affection went to a seventh daughter of a seventh daughter for a love powder, The mystery woman told her: “Get a raw piece of beef, cut flat, about an inch thick. Slice an onion in two and rub the meat on both sides with it. Put on pepper and salt and toast it on each side over a red coal fire. Drop on it three lumps of butter and two sprigs of Parsley and get him to eat it.” The young wife did so, and her husband loved her ever after, ey See am Sound Enjoyment, The spirit of modern life is to plunge into experiences vigorously and get the WASHINGTON, February notify Japan and Russia that 9.—Secretary Hay has sent a note to the European powers, asking if they are willing to the integrity and neutrality of China must be observed during the war and thereafter. PP PEPEY BD YH Capture a Russian tail Steamer. most from them. This was the spirit that animated the man who preferred tough beefsteak because there was more “chew to it.” Similarly virile was the attitude of Mr. Skillings, who had come to town to order a new family SHANGHAI, Feb. 9th—The Russian mail steamer Mon: golia, which left the port of Shanghai on Sunday night, was captured off Shantung peninsula by Japanese warships, carriage, “Now, I suppose you want rubber tires?” said the agent. “No, sir,” replied Mr. Skillings. “My folks ain’t that kind. When we're riding we want to know it.” Beginning Young, The feminine instinct begins young. The little girl who wore her new cloak for the first time in an east wind was not thinking of the east wind. Her mother, however, was, and she suggested that people who allowed their cloaks to blow over their heads sometimes caught cold. “Ob, no, mother,” observed her daughter complacently. “You don’t catch cold when it's such a pretty lining!” REGISTRATION Orrick oF Taz Country OLerK or NEvaDA County, OaLirornia. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the laws of the State of California provide for a new and complete Registration of the ‘voters of Nevada Oounty im accordance with the provisions of Section 1094, of tho Political Code of the Stete of Oalifornia that said Registration Began January Ist, 1904, and will continue to and include Wednesday, September 28th, after which it will cease, Snap Went the Trap. “My father has always told me,” began Edgar, “that pretty girls make poor wives. Now, when I marry it must be a girl who is not pretty at all, but one who is possessed of the home loving instincts, one who is unselfish and”’— “Oh, Mr. Montgomery—Edgar—this is so sudden, but you May ask papa!” poser eee sane wa Ready, to Growl. Manager—We must put a great deal of realism into this forest scene. Can you get some one to growl so as to Tesemble a bear? Assistant—I think SO. There are six or seven Stage hands who have not received their wages for three weeks. 1’ll call them. Transfers from one Precinct to another within the county will closeThursday, October 13th, 1904, An Improvement. “I see the agent has sold yez a carpet sweeper, Mrs. Maginnis. Is it as ; as the ould fashioned-broom ?” Attention is called to the provisions Bian is an’ better, Mrs. Mulduckie. 1 . of 1088, which provides that only those can knock Maginnis twice as far wid . “who shall have been a resident of the t” ” State one year next preceding the election, and of the county in which they Claim their vote Ninety days, and in DE. BROWNE-SEQUARD’S ViTA TOXINE . lection precinst Thirty days* are A safe, sure and Suarenteed cure for ie ii ‘0 registration, the Whisky and Beer habits, Destroys Farther notice is hereby given that at ,ppee ithe diseased craving for Alco-. @fidavits of registration or transfers ole Stimulants ani builds o the . must be sworn to bef will powers and shattered uatveus ives cee Olerk or his Deputies. tem. A tasteless powder that can be ‘ givenin tea and coffes without paAll persons, foreign born, intending to become a citizen, should be natartlents knowledgo. $1 box, 8 boxeg (complete guaranteed treatment) $2.50. alized prior to and including August oth, 1904, by mail Postpaid, Securely wrapped. Root Drug Oo., 8 F., Oal re as those naturalized after that date Cannet legally vote at the general election held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1904. The office of the County Olerk (in CURSE OF DRINK For a good cool, sharp glass of beer CASTORIA HoticetoVoters Difficult Matier to Obiain a Jury. The Inter-Miner of Butte City, Montans, in its issue of last Saturday, has the following to Bay Concerning the Beckman case: “Forty veniremen were called today in an effort to secure & jury to retry the case of Albert J. Beckman, charged with the murder of Helen Kelly. “The men called were not examined 48 to their fitness for jurors farther than to announce that they had opinlone, and each was asked the question and then dismissed. “After examining the furty men present the court ordered a 8peciul venire of 150 men drawn and given to?the Sheriff who will make his retarn Tuesday morning at 10 o’clook. “Beckman was in the court room accompanied by hig attorney, Mr. Den3 things for. Spring of 3 yards. In Pongee figure. them. Walsiing. = THESE are the very newest. Laists The price is $1.50 a waist length pink, blue and Come and see They are in our window. Price 61.50 Maher & Co. Nevada City Good VYlay of a Golf Enthusiast. “The Wilkie shot is what we call a special stroke in the game of golf,” said a New Orleans man, “This stroke is so called all over the south and was given its name because it was made by a man named Wilkie, a member of the New Orleans Golf club. “It was one of the prettiest plays I ever saw and was made during a match. Wilkie drove of¥from the ninth hole, and his ball landed in a small creek, which ‘was one of the hazards in the course. The ball was highter than the water and floated. To take it out and begin play over again meant the loss of two strokes and the hole, so Wilkie waded into the water, which was about two feet deep, and played the ball from there. He-made a pretty stroke and was on the green, making itin two. He holed out in three, which is bogey for that hole. It was a eold day, and that water was not pleasant, but the act gained Wilkie lasting fame, and his stroke will always with us be called a Wilkie shot.’—Louisville Courier-Journal}, Stood by the Reporter, The late George W. Childs, the proprietor of the Philadelphia Ledger, was a man who supported his subordinates when they were in .the right. During a bitter congressional campaign one of the candidates called upon Mr. Childs and said: “Mr. Childs, I have always considered you my friend. Am I right in that assumption?” “Yes,” said Mr. Childs in his quiet way, wondering what was coming. “Well, I come to complain about your political reporter. His reports of my campaign have done me much damage.” “I understand,” said Mr. Childs, “that our reporter has bee> printing your own speeches. Is that true?” “Y-e-s,” was the hesitating reply. “Then,” said the publisher, “you are the guilty man. You are killing your own candidacy, and the Ledger is simply giving a faithful picture of the performance. Blame yourself and not the Ledger reporter.” And that was all the satisfaction this influential politician could get from the publisher. Locke’s View of Dancing, John Locke in his “Thoughts Concerning Education” says qu@intly, “Nothing appears to give children so much becoming confidence and behavjor and so to raise them to the conversation of those above their age, for, though dancing consists only in outward gracefulness of motion, yet, I know not how, it gives children manly thoughts and carriage more than anything.” He adds, however, that the teacher must be a good one, for “I think it more passable to put off the hat and make a leg like an honest country gentleman than like an ill fashfoned dancing master.” To put off the hat and make a leg explains much, ‘by the way, in the “business” of the ordioary costume play.—London Chronicle. een Eskimo Tastes, There is certainly no accounting for tastes, and surely the strangest is that ny. The change which has taken place io Beckman is marked, and he looks more . ke a ghost than a hamapn be. ing. The deathly pallor which has been a strong part of hia facial expression has deepened antil he looks the Color of a corpse, He has fallen away until almost a skeleton, and the stubby beard that now covers his chin gives him an uncanny and repulsive vieage. During the time he was in court he continually rubbed bis head and: fidgeted nervously in his cbair, A year of confinement would be the end of the defendant, if hie present condition speaks for anything. “It is a question if a jary will be secured next week without another special venire, as the case has received such widespread publicity that jarors who have no knowledge of the case are hard to find. In the event of much trouble being experienced in securing’ & jury the case will no doubt be trans— ferred to another county,” Loveland is now eelling bis famous. bread at five cents a loaf at the Popuar Bakery. Try it and you will always buy it, tt Embroidery Lessons Given on Wednesday pad Friday after. noons. Apply to Mrs. Jauns Cams, Transcript Building, Oommerocial Stree ; tf, If you wart a good, cool drink of heer—the very and Children, the Court House at Nevada City) will be ft istration from 9 a. m, The Kind You-Have Always Bought \ — ior sete 7m on from 9 a. m, to Sgnerce 7 F. L. ARBOGAST j County Olerk. OS ib a ANN Stat oe om best in town—drop in and see Wm, Barry, tf-m7 of the Eskimos. Tallow is their candy. It is put up in bright red packages made out of the feet of waterfowl. The women cut off the red feet of this bird, which is called the dovekie, draw out the bones and blow up the skin so as to make pouches, which they fill with the teindeer tallow for their little folk. None of the food that the Eskimoa eat seems very inviting-to us, but they are extremely fond of it and are very apt to overeat. It is said by explorers who have gone into Greenland that it ig no uncommon sight to see an Eskimo man who has eaten an enormous meal] of the raw, frozen flesh of the reindeer, seal or walrus lying on his back and eating blubber until he cannot move, 2. Candies Chocolates Bonbons ¥ Given Away Free ‘ With ‘ Teas, Coffees, § ices, Baking Powder It have to rade at Great American Importing ‘Tea. Go,’s Pine Street, Nevada Oity Why Cut Apples Turn Color, The rapid change of color. in cut apples is due to chemical action on the exposed surface of the apple after the free admission of oxygen and not, as Was once supposed, to the presence of micro-organisms, for if apple pulp is happens. The juice of an apple not only contains water, sugar and various acids, but a starch which ferments when exposed to the air. Lindet holds that the fermenting matter and the acids also are in different cells in the uncut apple; but are brought into contact as soon as it 1s cut. This is, however, not to the point, as the fermenting matter can only attack the aromatic body in the presence of oxygen. So long iguthe skin of the apple is whole no change can take place, but immediately this is wound. ed the oxygen begins its work, carbon dioxide is evolved. and the reddish brown appearance sets in, especially on unripe fruit. Why the Mexicans Call Us Gringos, In the southwest, especially along the Mexican border, Mexicans are vulgarly called ‘“greasers” by the American cowboys and ranchers. The Mexicans have retaliated by contemptuously referring to the Americans as “gringos,”’ unconscious that they are using -a-—word of American origin first applied to themselves. During the Mexican war the army of Santa Anna was composed mostly of Indian peons who could neither shoot, drill nor fight. lo distinguish these ignoraut recruits from the trained regulars the Americans called them “greenies,” and the Mexicans, with their Latin pronunciation, converted it into. first “greenos,” then “gringos.” Later they applied it to those from whom they had first heard it, thinking it meant something especially bad. Se ee rie Gunpowder Bags, It is possible to weave a very attractive fabric—as regards appearanees, at least—out of ordinary gunpowder. The cloth looks very much like silk and when ignited instantly disappears without leaving a trace behind. ~ The fabric is used for making bags to hold gunpowder, which in this ‘shape are loaded into big guns. When the bags are of canvas, as is customary, they are not consumed by the explosion, and what remains of them after firing has to be removed from the powder chamber of the weapon. But if gunpowder bags be substituted for canvas the sack actually becomes part of the explosive charge, and no trace of it is left after the shot has sped. a RAL aE Emil Freses _ ea. a S ar Hi sluggish livers, relieves tortured kidneys, and cures ¢ spepti \. sche.” s action is migepus stom mild and pl ant, the results sure and parmapes putting the system in a condition ‘60 enjoy perfect health. The great. est cure for constipation. All gists and grocers, 250, “ae LYES Sometimes seem perfect when they are not, as the accommodation may continue vigorous enough for a while toovercome the defects by severe exertion and thus conceal the necessityWearing Glasses Many schoolchildren who are thought oe and stupid suffer from defective : Han brightest of -) 8 corrected uentl yi EXAMINED 88 age advances, It is therefore important that you have Fr eyes examined by an Optometrist who resides in your owncity, will always ‘be tound at VINTON'S PHARMACY sterilized and filtered the same ‘thing TURSDAY . Wm, Floyd Francisco on F. L, Laug! mining busi _ _Qhas. Spec! O'Dea arriver San Francoise Chas; Peter W.S. Rand on a busines: W. H. Beant here last ever W. M. Mor: this city. J. O. Smith this city. John Spau! ing to Aubur James Arn: San Francisc B. W. ‘Oar arrived here.t mento. J. A. Byrne a fow days. Mrs. O, Do home on Gok A. E. Danit meda on a vit Fred Dunn tel Antlers, .b George W. ; from a trip tc ' Miss Sadie night from a land. Mre. O. D quite ill at he . 1s improving, William O: . at the Zeibr: ~ visit. 0. O. Eling ‘Western Ex; > ‘pany, arrived > ‘the morning » O Nonnem Mines Compa this morning. . Superintenc Marchie = mir San Francisct Mrs. 8. R, > Blue Tent, af this city wi Richmond, Mrs. E. Poa been spendin .tarned today iteville, Frank Lew! . Aluska mine ¢ last night and _ this morning. Mrs. 0, E.] . . iting relatives » to her home i John McQa “Se. leave tomorrc will remain ge ‘Be fit of his heal! ae. William F: _ .cattleman, ca last evening, W.A. Harr ‘visiting the ox Rev: F. E. J ‘gregational ¢ is reported t threatened wi A young s ‘quite fll, i William M a » ‘his bed by ill ae = s Mrs. J. FF, . ae ‘an attack of i on . Migs Bessie -ae «(latter part o =e Texas, to pe Vie Mra. A. P. Mc at Saath Mr. H. Hag ' writes: “My + Consumption . done for me. . The offer of . King’s New tion, induced 4 (were startling . to recovery . . New Discove: life.” This g *for all throat SD. Vinton, I $1. Trial Bot _ One was p other fresh at ference? She health uses . to. maintain™ the lazy orgat stion and ‘Try them. O ton’s drag st When You Btop at the H Street. New; plectric light Honably the shed in the o hs; one b

Nevapa City DaiLy TRANSCRIPT Citation Issued. NAT P. BROWN, Proprietor. FRED BE. BROWN, Manager. TERMS OF SUBSORIPTION ByMelt, «= + $6 Per Year . By Carrier, ° . Delivered to anyfoart of the city. 12 1-2¢ Per Week A citation was issued today in the case of B. Murphy vs. M. Crowley notifying the defendant to appear before the Superior Oourt and show cause why he does not comply with. the jadgment hefetofore duly entered. Fn = Issued Every Evening, Sundays Excepted, at Nevada City pearance is Tuesday, February 28d. The. Sheriff recently ejected Mr. Crowley’ from certain premises at TUESDAY......... i nari coer t FEBRUARY 9, 1904 cbaanied GROWTH OF ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER HE rapid increase of electric light and power stations in the United States is shown in a statistical statement recently made by the census bureau. The figures relate to the year 1902. In that year there were 3,620 central stations, representing an investment of $504,740,252, the gross yearly income being $85,700,605. These stations employed 6,996 salaried officers and 2 3,330 wage earners, The extraordinary growth of this business is shown by the fact that in 1881 there were but seven private and one municipal Station, whereas in 1902 there were 2805 private and 815 municipal stations. In commenting upon these figures the Springfteld (Mass.) Republican notes that the first commercial application of electricity for lighting and power was made in 1879, but more than two-thirds of the total investment have been made within ten years, while the total development is included virtually within twenty years. The statistics also throw some interesting light upon municipal ownership of plants. These plants are rapidly increasing. Nearly onefifth of the whole number in 1902 was under public operation, and two-thirds of the whole number were in towns of less than 5000 population, Among northern States, Minnesota and Michigan lead in municipal stations, just one-half in Minnesota and 81 out of 201 in Michigan being publicly operated. In Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina also more than one-third the stations are municipal. The growth of the business of electric lighting and elec tric power is extraordinary, and yet it is only in its infancy though it has been two decades in reaching its present status, It seems inevitable that in the not distant future electricity must be the common source of light as gas has been, and of power as steam has been. It requires only a little more economy in cost and a little more knowledge in methods to bring this wonderful element into common use. These undoubtedly will come as the result of American inventive skill. But will precaution and safety also come with the extended use of electricity? It is a more subtle element of disaster than steam and infinitely more so than gas. Now is the time, if ever, when appliances and methods for minimizing its danger in the lighting of theaters and other buildings, in {domestic use, and in running cars should be carefully studied. SY BORROWING TROUBLE OW and then some scientist grows lachrymose in conN templating the future extermination of the human race, i? being agreed among the savants that sooner or later man must perish from the earth and the planet itself become a dead world destitute of: heat and life. The date of this ultimate catastrophe is a matter of Speculation, being near or remote according to the variations of temperament and theory, Whether man is to perish of thirst, hunger or cold is not settled—and will not be for many generations to come, Recently a noted scientist grew quite sad because he figured ou: that if the consumption of oxygen continued at the present rate for a few thousand years, all the inhabitants of the globe would die of asphyxiation. Professor Ira Remsen, president of John Hopkins University, with a dire prognostication that mankind is destined to Starve to death. Such gloomy speculations are in the nature of borrowing trouble, Anyway if the doctors go on disaSreeing the patient may not die at all. to death he cannot die of cold, and if he must die of thirst he cannot be asphyxiated. Perhaps the scientists really do not know what is to become of us. At any rate, we should be thankful that none of them has doomed us to death by drowning. We may finally get away on a raft or a comet. More Storm Soon. . Now comes If a man must starve The usual change to warmer will set in to the west about the 1ltb, the barom eter will fall as winds shift to easterly aod southerly, cloudiness will gatber in the low barometric area, and storms of rain, turning to snow at the last, will take their course eastward across ® country during the 12'b to 16th. T is apogee on the 15th, and at new on (a l6th, will tend to draw the perturbation’ of this period a day or two later. But if winds~shift to. northerly, and the barometer rises safficient to bring change to much colder about the 18th and 14'h, the new moon on the 16'h will lend its fafluense to the reactionary period following. wtwithstanding Prof. McAdie’s pren today, the storm cleared yesterday 6 d was followed by a heavy frost last This morning dawned clear and bright and today Old Sol’s beneficent and warm rays were greatly appreciated by our people, and they made away with what little snow remained about town, except that which fell on the shady side of the hills. Concerning the third storm period for February, which extends from the 10th to the 16th, Prof. Irl R. Hicks has the following to say: decree of the court. Itis now alleged that he bas erected a dwelling nearby and on the land of Mr, Marphy, hence the citation. Superior Court. The following business was transacted in the Superior Oourt today Judge F, T. Nilon presiding: Estate of Mary E. Kenworthy, deceased. Hearing continued until Monday, February 15th, at 10 o’clock. Ice in Big Chunks. Our reporter happened to drop into the Union Ice Oompany’s establishment today and sew some large chunks lately brought from the frozen ponds beyond the Summit, The ice is as clear as crystal, and is really pretty to behold. Manager J. J. Hanley always keeps a large quantity of ‘ce in storage at the Plaza ice house. Consult Governor Sacramento, Feb, 8—The Commissioners of the Louisiana Parchase Exposition arrived in Sacramento today aud held a consultation with Governor Pardee at his residence regarding the possibility of aiding the University exbibite, etc, They find that freight rates on exhibits will exceed expectations and they will request the Govervor to allow them to use a postion of the $20,000 appropriated for the Portland, Or., Exposition to transport the California exhibit to St, Louis, as they can arrange to have the exhibit returned free to the Oregon fair next fall. While here they will draw the sam of $70,000, being the remainder of the appropriation forthe St, Louis Fair. r Takes Action. Ba.tmorg, February 8th.—Governor Warfield today issued a proclamation declaring the day a legal holiday. It is expected that this will be extended for eeveral days, until such time as the chaotic conditions in the business aod financial districts can be straightened out. The proclamation closes all banks and financial institutions and defers the paymont of commercial paper. The action of Governor Warfleld suspends the operation of various business contracts and greatly re. lieves the complex conditions which confront the business and flnancial interests, Miss Brewer Wed Wasuinaton, D. C., February 8.—At noon today, in St. John’s church, occurred the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Brewer, daughter of Justice Brewer of the Supreme Oourt of the United States, and Wellington Welle of Boston. Persons of prominence in the official and social life of the capital thronged the church, among thcse present being the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, the various members of the Supreme Conrt, Senators, diplomats otbere. Bishop Henry Yates Satterle officiated, Cattle Trouble. SacRAMENTO, Feb. 9th—Gov. Pardee has telegraphed to Jas. Wilson, Seoretary of Agriculture, urging that he permit healthy cattle below the quarantine line in this State to be shipped to other States on inspection by representatives of the United States Barean of Animal Industry. Aid Sufferers. WASHINGTON, February 8th.—A bill, was introdaced by Representative Emerich, of Tlinoie, appropriating $1,000,000 for the relief of sufferers by the Baltimore fire. ; J. D. Gafen came down from Oamptonville today. J. R. Watson Jr. ie here from Sen Francisco. “s J. H. Halkyard came down from Camptonville today. Nearly Forfelts His Life. A runaway almost ending fatally, started a horrible ulcer on the leg of J.B, Orner, Franklin Grove, Ili, For four years it defied all doctors and all remedies, But Bucklen’s Arnica Salve “The causes bearing on this period are the Vulcan disturbance, the moon at apogee and at new, and the beginning ef the earth’s vernal equinox. 4 Henry Young came’ down from the Malakoff mine today. . D. M. Rait is here from Minneapolis . spending a few days. . . ton’s Drug Store. had no trouble to cure him. Equally good for. Barns, Bruises, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c, at W. D. VinThe date fixed for Mr. Crowley’s-ap= Washington, in accordance with the cell at Wm. Harry’s saloon Price 5 ots OE Crna Killed by Auto. New York, February 8tb.—While a dense fog nm, the city Mrs, . Catherine Conway, 60 years old, was Special Dspatehes to Transcrip tiaaitaea New Wash SIIK ran over and. fatally hurt by a large touring automobile. driven by George Gordon, as’ she “was crossing Rightysixth street at Park avenue. The old lady. was on her way to church and failed to see the automobile as it bore down on her. She was thrown into the mud and grushed. Gordon turned on the power and tried to escape from the scene. A young man happened to be . Standing on the curb. He jamped on the machine and bung fast as it sped away. Nearly a mile from the scene of the accident the fellow on the back sighted two policemen and shouted that the machine had run down a women. The policemen sprang into the street and arrested Gordon. He was taken to the atation house crying like a child, but. was not told that the woman was dead. He probably will be charged with manslaughter, . Want some. . [{Ussia’ BERKELEY, Feb. 9—Imbued with the War Declared The Japanese Sink Two of Warships, spirit of war and feeling called upon totake up arms for their country against Ruesia, most of the Japanese students at the University are preparing to take extended leave of absence preparatory to going home. Not only are the Japanese studenta anxious to leave for their native country but the spirit has extended intothe J apanese colony. To Dine Together have been severed. Berwin, Feb. 8 Emperor William ‘has sent word to Ambassador Tower that he will dine with him on Thursday evening, The Emperor dined with the Ambassador at Kiel, but this ie the first time the Emperor ever took dinner at a United States Embassy or Legation, and indicates the especially cordial relations existing between the Emperor and Mr. Tower, TT reieectkene, A young woman who thought she injuring a third. _ Lonvon, February 9th.—Hayashi, the Japanese Minis— ter to Englandy-has officially notified the British Government that a state of war exists between Japan and Russia and that all diplomatic relations between the two countries Confirmation hasbeen made, verifying the report of ap attack made by Japanese torpedo boats on a Russian fleet, jst night. The news has been officially received that the Japanese torpedo boats attacked the Russian fleet off Port Arthur last night, sinking two Russian warships and badly United States Sends Note Was losing her husband’s affection went to a seventh daughter of a seventh daughter for a love powder, The mystery woman told her: “Get a raw piece of beef, cut flat, about an inch thick. Slice an onion in two and rub the meat on both sides with it. Put on pepper and salt and toast it on each side over a red coal fire. Drop on it three lumps of butter and two sprigs of Parsley and get him to eat it.” The young wife did so, and her husband loved her ever after, ey See am Sound Enjoyment, The spirit of modern life is to plunge into experiences vigorously and get the WASHINGTON, February notify Japan and Russia that 9.—Secretary Hay has sent a note to the European powers, asking if they are willing to the integrity and neutrality of China must be observed during the war and thereafter. PP PEPEY BD YH Capture a Russian tail Steamer. most from them. This was the spirit that animated the man who preferred tough beefsteak because there was more “chew to it.” Similarly virile was the attitude of Mr. Skillings, who had come to town to order a new family SHANGHAI, Feb. 9th—The Russian mail steamer Mon: golia, which left the port of Shanghai on Sunday night, was captured off Shantung peninsula by Japanese warships, carriage, “Now, I suppose you want rubber tires?” said the agent. “No, sir,” replied Mr. Skillings. “My folks ain’t that kind. When we're riding we want to know it.” Beginning Young, The feminine instinct begins young. The little girl who wore her new cloak for the first time in an east wind was not thinking of the east wind. Her mother, however, was, and she suggested that people who allowed their cloaks to blow over their heads sometimes caught cold. “Ob, no, mother,” observed her daughter complacently. “You don’t catch cold when it's such a pretty lining!” REGISTRATION Orrick oF Taz Country OLerK or NEvaDA County, OaLirornia. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the laws of the State of California provide for a new and complete Registration of the ‘voters of Nevada Oounty im accordance with the provisions of Section 1094, of tho Political Code of the Stete of Oalifornia that said Registration Began January Ist, 1904, and will continue to and include Wednesday, September 28th, after which it will cease, Snap Went the Trap. “My father has always told me,” began Edgar, “that pretty girls make poor wives. Now, when I marry it must be a girl who is not pretty at all, but one who is possessed of the home loving instincts, one who is unselfish and”’— “Oh, Mr. Montgomery—Edgar—this is so sudden, but you May ask papa!” poser eee sane wa Ready, to Growl. Manager—We must put a great deal of realism into this forest scene. Can you get some one to growl so as to Tesemble a bear? Assistant—I think SO. There are six or seven Stage hands who have not received their wages for three weeks. 1’ll call them. Transfers from one Precinct to another within the county will closeThursday, October 13th, 1904, An Improvement. “I see the agent has sold yez a carpet sweeper, Mrs. Maginnis. Is it as ; as the ould fashioned-broom ?” Attention is called to the provisions Bian is an’ better, Mrs. Mulduckie. 1 . of 1088, which provides that only those can knock Maginnis twice as far wid . “who shall have been a resident of the t” ” State one year next preceding the election, and of the county in which they Claim their vote Ninety days, and in DE. BROWNE-SEQUARD’S ViTA TOXINE . lection precinst Thirty days* are A safe, sure and Suarenteed cure for ie ii ‘0 registration, the Whisky and Beer habits, Destroys Farther notice is hereby given that at ,ppee ithe diseased craving for Alco-. @fidavits of registration or transfers ole Stimulants ani builds o the . must be sworn to bef will powers and shattered uatveus ives cee Olerk or his Deputies. tem. A tasteless powder that can be ‘ givenin tea and coffes without paAll persons, foreign born, intending to become a citizen, should be natartlents knowledgo. $1 box, 8 boxeg (complete guaranteed treatment) $2.50. alized prior to and including August oth, 1904, by mail Postpaid, Securely wrapped. Root Drug Oo., 8 F., Oal re as those naturalized after that date Cannet legally vote at the general election held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1904. The office of the County Olerk (in CURSE OF DRINK For a good cool, sharp glass of beer CASTORIA HoticetoVoters Difficult Matier to Obiain a Jury. The Inter-Miner of Butte City, Montans, in its issue of last Saturday, has the following to Bay Concerning the Beckman case: “Forty veniremen were called today in an effort to secure & jury to retry the case of Albert J. Beckman, charged with the murder of Helen Kelly. “The men called were not examined 48 to their fitness for jurors farther

than to announce that they had opinlone, and each was asked the question and then dismissed. “After examining the furty men present the court ordered a 8peciul venire of 150 men drawn and given to?the Sheriff who will make his retarn Tuesday morning at 10 o’clook. “Beckman was in the court room accompanied by hig attorney, Mr. Den3 things for.. Spring of 3 yards. In Pongee figure. them. Walsiing. = THESE are the very newest. Laists The price is $1.50 a waist length pink, blue and Come and see They are in our window. Price 61.50 Maher & Co. Nevada City Good VYlay of a Golf Enthusiast. “The Wilkie shot is what we call a special stroke in the game of golf,” said a New Orleans man, “This stroke is so called all over the south and was given its name because it was made by a man named Wilkie, a member of the New Orleans Golf club. “It was one of the prettiest plays I ever saw and was made during a match. Wilkie drove of¥from the ninth hole, and his ball landed in a small creek, which ‘was one of the hazards in the course. The ball was highter than the water and floated. To take it out and begin play over again meant the loss of two strokes and the hole, so Wilkie waded into the water, which was about two feet deep, and played the ball from there. He-made a pretty stroke and was on the green, making itin two. He holed out in three, which is bogey for that hole. It was a eold day, and that water was not pleasant, but the act gained Wilkie lasting fame, and his stroke will always with us be called a Wilkie shot.’—Louisville Courier-Journal}, Stood by the Reporter, The late George W. Childs, the proprietor of the Philadelphia Ledger, was a man who supported his subordinates when they were in .the right. During a bitter congressional campaign one of the candidates called upon Mr. Childs and said: “Mr. Childs, I have always considered you my friend. Am I right in that assumption?” “Yes,” said Mr. Childs in his quiet way, wondering what was coming. “Well, I come to complain about your political reporter. His reports of my campaign have done me much damage.” “I understand,” said Mr. Childs, “that our reporter has bee> printing your own speeches. Is that true?” “Y-e-s,” was the hesitating reply. “Then,” said the publisher, “you are the guilty man. You are killing your own candidacy, and the Ledger is simply giving a faithful picture of the performance. Blame yourself and not the Ledger reporter.” And that was all the satisfaction this influential politician could get from the publisher. Locke’s View of Dancing, John Locke in his “Thoughts Concerning Education” says qu@intly, “Nothing appears to give children so much becoming confidence and behavjor and so to raise them to the conversation of those above their age, for, though dancing consists only in outward gracefulness of motion, yet, I know not how, it gives children manly thoughts and carriage more than anything.” He adds, however, that the teacher must be a good one, for “I think it more passable to put off the hat and make a leg like an honest country gentleman than like an ill fashfoned dancing master.” To put off the hat and make a leg explains much, ‘by the way, in the “business” of the ordioary costume play.—London Chronicle. een Eskimo Tastes, There is certainly no accounting for tastes, and surely the strangest is that ny. The change which has taken place io Beckman is marked, and he looks more . ke a ghost than a hamapn be. ing. The deathly pallor which has been a strong part of hia facial expression has deepened antil he looks the Color of a corpse, He has fallen away until almost a skeleton, and the stubby beard that now covers his chin gives him an uncanny and repulsive vieage. During the time he was in court he continually rubbed bis head and: fidgeted nervously in his cbair, A year of confinement would be the end of the defendant, if hie present condition speaks for anything. “It is a question if a jary will be secured next week without another special venire, as the case has received such widespread publicity that jarors who have no knowledge of the case are hard to find. In the event of much trouble being experienced in securing’ & jury the case will no doubt be trans— ferred to another county,” Loveland is now eelling bis famous. bread at five cents a loaf at the Popuar Bakery. Try it and you will always buy it, tt Embroidery Lessons Given on Wednesday pad Friday after. noons. Apply to Mrs. Jauns Cams, Transcript Building, Oommerocial Stree ; tf, If you wart a good, cool drink of heer—the very and Children, the Court House at Nevada City) will be ft istration from 9 a. m, The Kind You-Have Always Bought \ — ior sete 7m on from 9 a. m, to Sgnerce 7 F. L. ARBOGAST j County Olerk. OS ib a ANN Stat oe om best in town—drop in and see Wm, Barry, tf-m7 of the Eskimos. Tallow is their candy. It is put up in bright red packages made out of the feet of waterfowl. The women cut off the red feet of this bird, which is called the dovekie, draw out the bones and blow up the skin so as to make pouches, which they fill with the teindeer tallow for their little folk. None of the food that the Eskimoa eat seems very inviting-to us, but they are extremely fond of it and are very apt to overeat. It is said by explorers who have gone into Greenland that it ig no uncommon sight to see an Eskimo man who has eaten an enormous meal] of the raw, frozen flesh of the reindeer, seal or walrus lying on his back and eating blubber until he cannot move, 2. Candies Chocolates Bonbons ¥ Given Away Free ‘ With ‘ Teas, Coffees, § ices, Baking Powder It have to rade at Great American Importing ‘Tea. Go,’s Pine Street, Nevada Oity Why Cut Apples Turn Color, The rapid change of color. in cut apples is due to chemical action on the exposed surface of the apple after the free admission of oxygen and not, as Was once supposed, to the presence of micro-organisms, for if apple pulp is happens. The juice of an apple not only contains water, sugar and various acids, but a starch which ferments when exposed to the air. Lindet holds that the fermenting matter and the acids also are in different cells in the uncut apple; but are brought into contact as soon as it 1s cut. This is, however, not to the point, as the fermenting matter can only attack the aromatic body in the presence of oxygen. So long iguthe skin of the apple is whole no change can take place, but immediately this is wound. ed the oxygen begins its work, carbon dioxide is evolved. and the reddish brown appearance sets in, especially on unripe fruit. Why the Mexicans Call Us Gringos, In the southwest, especially along the Mexican border, Mexicans are vulgarly called ‘“greasers” by the American cowboys and ranchers. The Mexicans have retaliated by contemptuously referring to the Americans as “gringos,”’ unconscious that they are using -a-—word of American origin first applied to themselves. During the Mexican war the army of Santa Anna was composed mostly of Indian peons who could neither shoot, drill nor fight. lo distinguish these ignoraut recruits from the trained regulars the Americans called them “greenies,” and the Mexicans, with their Latin pronunciation, converted it into. first “greenos,” then “gringos.” Later they applied it to those from whom they had first heard it, thinking it meant something especially bad. Se ee rie Gunpowder Bags, It is possible to weave a very attractive fabric—as regards appearanees, at least—out of ordinary gunpowder. The cloth looks very much like silk and when ignited instantly disappears without leaving a trace behind. ~ The fabric is used for making bags to hold gunpowder, which in this ‘shape are loaded into big guns. When the bags are of canvas, as is customary, they are not consumed by the explosion, and what remains of them after firing has to be removed from the powder chamber of the weapon. But if gunpowder bags be substituted for canvas the sack actually becomes part of the explosive charge, and no trace of it is left after the shot has sped. a RAL aE Emil Freses _ ea. a S ar Hi sluggish livers, relieves tortured kidneys, and cures ¢ spepti \. sche.” s action is migepus stom mild and pl ant, the results sure and parmapes putting the system in a condition ‘60 enjoy perfect health. The great. est cure for constipation. All gists and grocers, 250, “ae LYES Sometimes seem perfect when they are not, as the accommodation may continue vigorous enough for a while toovercome the defects by severe exertion and thus conceal the necessityWearing Glasses Many schoolchildren who are thought oe and stupid suffer from defective : Han brightest of -) 8 corrected uentl yi EXAMINED 88 age advances, It is therefore important that you have Fr eyes examined by an Optometrist who resides in your owncity, will always ‘be tound at VINTON'S PHARMACY sterilized and filtered the same ‘thing TURSDAY . Wm, Floyd Francisco on F. L, Laug! mining busi _ _Qhas. Spec! O'Dea arriver San Francoise Chas; Peter W.S. Rand on a busines: W. H. Beant here last ever W. M. Mor: this city. J. O. Smith this city. John Spau! ing to Aubur James Arn: San Francisc B. W. ‘Oar arrived here.t mento. J. A. Byrne a fow days. Mrs. O, Do home on Gok A. E. Danit meda on a vit Fred Dunn tel Antlers, .b George W. ; from a trip tc ' Miss Sadie night from a land. Mre. O. D quite ill at he . 1s improving, William O: . at the Zeibr: ~ visit. 0. O. Eling ‘Western Ex; > ‘pany, arrived > ‘the morning » O Nonnem Mines Compa this morning. . Superintenc Marchie = mir San Francisct Mrs. 8. R, > Blue Tent, af this city wi Richmond, Mrs. E. Poa been spendin .tarned today iteville, Frank Lew! . Aluska mine ¢ last night and _ this morning. Mrs. 0, E.] . . iting relatives » to her home i John McQa “Se. leave tomorrc will remain ge ‘Be fit of his heal! ae. William F: _ .cattleman, ca last evening, W.A. Harr ‘visiting the ox Rev: F. E. J ‘gregational ¢ is reported t threatened wi A young s ‘quite fll, i William M a » ‘his bed by ill ae = s Mrs. J. FF, . ae ‘an attack of i on . Migs Bessie -ae «(latter part o =e Texas, to pe Vie Mra. A. P. Mc at Saath Mr. H. Hag ' writes: “My + Consumption . done for me. . The offer of . King’s New tion, induced 4 (were startling . to recovery . . New Discove: life.” This g *for all throat SD. Vinton, I $1. Trial Bot _ One was p other fresh at ference? She health uses . to. maintain™ the lazy orgat stion and ‘Try them. O ton’s drag st When You Btop at the H Street. New; plectric light Honably the shed in the o hs; one b