January 13, 1904 (4 pages)

ee ee PARA erecta hes LEOAINS a :o™~ ¢ gag. *,Mrs.E O° Grissel has returned to e > evening from a visit to relatives at San -be remembered in connection with the "Panama canal, Daily Record of the Doings of Our People, W. McOoy is here from Colfax. E. G. Herrinan is in town from Gold Run. W. De Pons of Scramento is here spending a few days. W. B, Westlake of San Francisco is in town on commercial business. W. 8, Shain, 0.'H. Bowen, W. Atly and G. Thursen are here from. San Francisco, : W. W. Benchly ia here spending a few days from Sacramento. W. A. Kelly is over from Reno, G. H. Patterson came in this mornipg from San Francisco, QG. QO. Penrose and wife returned this morning to Relief Hill. J.8. Goodwin came over from You Bet this morning. Superintendent M. W. Mather of the Plambago mine left thig morning for Oakland, Frank Vaughn, the livery man, is down from North Bloomfield, W. Moran and F, Marcotte are here from San Francisco. A. W. Bikker and wife of San Francisco, who have been here on a visit, returned home this morning. ©, Barker and Obester Barker are he re from Rough and Ready. John Kampfer is down from the Delhi mine. ” Richard Jilbert is confined to his home on Spring street by ikIness, Ed Sands and wife arg down from Bear Valley, ~~ 2: B. E. Davis and wife are here from Placerville, William Pollard has gone to Bisbee, Arizona, where he will engage in min home in Washington, after a visit tbh relatives here. : Miss N. Latrielle arrived here from Downieville last evening and left for San Francisco this morning. W. A. Kelly of Reno arrived here last night on a visit to Mr. Loofborraw, the bookkeeper at Legg & Shaw’s. Henry Kohler and wife returned yesterday from a visit at Pleasant Valley and left for Washingtoo this morning. City Truetee R. H. Turner returned last night from a business trip to San Francisco. J. E. O. Hall, an old resident of Selby Flat, who has been ill tor some time, is now able to be up and around. Fred Marcotte of Washington returned from the Bay last night and went to the up-river town today. J. W. Carstenbrock and wife came down from Washington yesterday and left for Sacramento this morning. Miss Clara Reynolds returned last ) Francisco. Robert Simmons returned yesterday from Washington. : Robert Tremaine and wife ltelt for San Francisco this morning, where Mr. Tremaine will be treated for his eye by Drs. J. A. Black and F.J.8. Conlan. Suspicious. San Franoisco, Jan 12.—Ohief of Police Wittman says he is convinced that Leon Soeder killed his brotherin-law, Joseph Blaise, whose body was found at the foot of Russian Hill yesterdas. He reached this conclusion at noon today after closely questioning the accused mau for over two hours. Soeder has not confesse?, but ‘has -made many contradictory statements. ‘When Senator Hoar, Gorman and “Morgan are long forgotten, the admintration of Theodore Roosevelt will Schillins‘s Best is the fore‘funner of reat improvement in life and trade. THE TRANSCRIPI,. § cian IEDNESDAY. .JANUARY 13, 1904 PERSONAL MENTION} DAILY LOG ~—6 me Of Happenings o Around This Section. f Interest in and The Downieville stage line will, tomorrow, change to its winter schedule: It will now take two days to make the trip through to Sierra City, the stages running as far as Oamptonville the first day and through to Sierra Oity the folowing day. Instead of leaving here at 5a. m. the changed time will be 7 a, m., while the stages will arrive at.about noon instead of “in the evening. : The Brunswick mine, Grass Valley, is installing another electric pump and when.it is in Superintendent.Chris Mallon hopes to have the water under control. There are already in the mine two sfx-inch steam pumps, three twelve-inch » plungers, one fotrteeninch planger and two electric pumps. Each of the latter has & capacity of discharging fifty miners inches of water per minute. From one stope alone there is a steady flow of twentyeight miners’ inches of water.Sixteen men are now employed by the Spanish Ridge Mining Company, who now control what was formerly known as the Sixteen-to One mine and they expect soon to start the mill, The mortor blocks are in place and the new flume has beer finished. ‘The drift is being run steadily ahead and the mine is showing up well. A new adding machine is on trial in the County Treasurer’s offive and if it proyes to be what is claimed for it the Board of Supervisors will probably purchase it. The price is $300. It fs called the Universalist and is made in St. Louis, It is on the typew. iter plan and totals figares into the millions accurately. The figures printed in red ink and as soon asa column is added the total is audited by pushing a emall lever. It ie said to be a time-saver. Dreadful Crime. Los ANGELES, January 12th.—A. A. Bolks, a well-to-do farmer uf Sioux City, Ia., mardered his wife in a boarding bouse at 6616 Thorne street, this city, at 2 o’clock this morning by cutting her throat with a pocket knife, and then turning the weapon on bhimself, ended his own life in a similar manner. The deed was committed in the presence of their four-year-old son, who was awakened by the sounds of the struggle, and gave the alarm, but too late to aronse assistance. Both were dead before medical aid could be sammoned. Bolks was supposed to be temporarily deranged over religious matters and to have committed the crims in a moment of irresponsibility. He had been acting queerly for about 8 week, and one oesasion recently kept hie family up all night praying, exhibiting a revolver at the time and threateniag to take their lives. Bolks came to Los Angeles from Sioux City about two weeks ago, accompaniéd by his uine-year-old sop, and was followed a short time later by his wife and other members of his family. He was apparently possessed of considerable means, : Badly Scared. On1caco, January 12—Hundreds of passengers on incoming trains here today were startled by a sudden plange into midnight darkness. Tbe transition from broad daylight seemed immediate and complete, as if the rash was intoa tuonel under a mountain. The blackness extended in a circle from the center of the city, the radius being a distance of several miles. The duration was over an hour. Unusual atmospheric conditions aggravated by smoke were generally a3cepted as the cause. The phenomenon was accompaniek bya fall of snow, while @ pall of impenetrable, appearing clouds enveloped all the thoroughfares, eee Five More Bodies Viotoria, B. C., Jan, 12—Five bodies from the Olallam disaster have been reported floating off the outer wharf today. About 9:80 o’clock the police tug went out and brought the bodies to shore, One of the bodies was identified as N. P. Shaw, son-in-law of C. H. are!” The directors of the Phelps Hill Development Company will hold a meetlag Friday night at the Citizens ‘Bank, W. W. Vick, auditor tor Douglas, Lacey & Oo., of the East, arrived in yed bére this evening. It ie said he will come prepared to settle accounts with the creditors of the Gold Tunnel Mining Comp:ny. . The Grey Eagle mine in the Wash. ington district will resume operations in @ few days. The following advertised letters remain in the postoffice uncalled for: Jobn J. Hogan, Mr. Isolta, Peoples State Bank, Joseph Powley, Albert Schwartz, Mre. D. J. Smith, Alex -Verne, W. T. Williams. Conveniences in the law library at the courthouse: are to be greatly augmented by the placing of new steel shelving. The modern improvements arrived yesterday and will be stationed im mediately, By re erring to another column it will be seen that A. & H. W. Hartung, the old reliable and only watchmakers in this city, are now. prepared to furnish to all who thrum on string instruments a fine line of violin bows, guitar strings, etc. They are of good quality and well made. Violin chin reste, ete F are also in stock. Natives Install and Make Merry Hydraulic Parlor, No. 56, N. 8. G. W., last evening hed their new officers inducted into office, the work being done by District Deputy Grand President, Earl Oleveland of Camptonville. Following are the officers, who will serve for the ensuing semi-annual term: Past President, T. G. Richards; President, A. P. K'umb; First VicePresident, E. M. Rector; Second VicePresident, James Graham; Third VicePresident, Paul Richards; Financial Secretary, August Rapp; Recording Secretary, Dr. A. N. Morgan; Marshal, Fenton Fleming; Inside Sentinel, Gilbert Richards; Outside Sentinel, E. J. Baker ; Trustee, George Bailey. Atter the installation ceremonies were concluded the large crowd of Natives sat down to a splendid turkey banquet and done themselves proud, for they had brought their appetites along. A. P. Krumb, the new president, who acted as toastmaster, called upon the following who responded in a happy vein with appropriate toasts: Karl Cleveland, L. 8. QOalkios, F. L. Arbogast, Jo V. Snyder, J. F Colley, George Stewart, Dr. C. W. Chapman, Thomas G. Richards, A, P. Kramb, August Rapp, E. M. Rector, James Grabaw, L. A. Gartne, Paul Richards, Ben A. Bost, Gilbert Richards and Herman Brand. George Eagye favored the brethren with a solo. The finances of the Parlor were reported in good condition, the treasury containing about $8,000. Next meet, Ing it is proposed to appoint an bis toriaD, whose duty it shall be to gathe: together the early history of Nevada county, together with the reminis censes of the early pioneers § In the near future Hydraulic Parlor will probably take steps to arrange for wu reception to the old pioneers, and upon this occasion an invitation will be extended to all the pioneers hereaboute to spend an evening as the guests of the Native Sons. . ——— + e@e = To Be Hanged. SacRAMENTO, Jap, 12—Charles Wardrip, convicted of the murder of Hugb Duffy, a Sacramento merchant, two years ago, was today sentenced by Judge E. ©. Hart to be hanged on February 26th next. + +e + — Th: Curse of Womankind [e sick and nervous héadgches. Sherwan’s Headache Cnre gives instant ‘re lief. Onedosecures. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Immediate relief 25c and 10c a box. It cures neuralgia Every box guaranteed. For sale by H Lugrin of thie place. At your grocer! y -moneyback, Dickerman, sole agent. —— ee THE POSITIVE CLOSING OUT SALE OF THE SNELL & FLEMING STOCK OF ‘ Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Linings, Trimmings, Mattings, Carpets, Ete. . IS NOW GOING ON And’ Will Be Continued for a SHORT TIME ONLY. -_S. WOLFF, RECEIVER ALNOTES Sdn Francisco Monday and is expect-. a) : # Nevada county’s apportionment under the new State law concerning high schools has been received. It ig as follows: Grass Valley, $879.57: Nevada Oity, $942.69; Meadow Lake, $627.09: Thie makes a total of $2,449,85, while the taxes for this purpose from-the county amount to only $600, The apportionment is based on the at tendance, namely: Grass Valley, 68 Nevada City, 71; Meadow Lake, 81. The new law, which was passed by the last Legislatare, is of great benefit to thie county, inasmuch as the amount of State: money received is sbont four times as ‘much as the sum paid in the way of additional taxes. The law requires that a speciil tex of one per cent. be levied throughout the State for the support of ‘the high schools.In several counties there are no high schools and the counties that have them are the ones that are the most benefited. In Nevada county there are three high echools, while in some counties there are many more and they are correspondingly better off, The total number of high schools in the State is 148, and $164,93.88 constitate the sum raised for distribation. County Superintendent Joseph GQ. O’Neill has also received the apportionment for the grammar schools from the State for the next six months, Tt amounts to $28,114, and will be apportioned on the basis of $6.35 to each school attendant, the census reports showing that there are 3,640 school children in ths county. A Big Crane. William Genasci killed a crane near M. L. & D. Marsh’s sawmill, in . Sacrament.of the Lord’s Supper. tre Sacramento district of the Methodist ing a8 was expected, but will be here during the week and on Seturday night will hold the regular quarterly. conference at the M. B. Ohurch» ; this city. On Sunday morning next atila.m., he will deliver a sermon and assist, in the administration of the The revival meetings in progress ere growing in interest nightly and ‘aré well-attended. At the meeting last night an unusually large congregation was present'and good results marked the close of the evangelistic service. The revival meetings will continue every night this week, excepting Saturday. Siocks, Bonds, Ee. The following are the quotations asked for stock and bonds at the cloge of yesterday afternoon’s sessions of the San Francisco Boards: WHEAT AND BARLEY. Milling Wheat ee WATER AND GAS, New York canyon, the other day that measure 6 feet and 9 inches from tip to tip. The young hunter presented the big bird to William Giffin, the builder of the famous Woodpecker cigar. “Giff” will have it fixed up in nice . shape by @ taxidermist and placed on. exhibition. His Son Dead. San Franoisoo, Jan. 12.—While his! sop, George Osbourne Jr , lay dead in. Detroit, George Osbourne Sr, with heavy heart, weat through his part last night at the Alcazar theater. Word of the death of the young man, who was a member of the **Captaia Barrington” company, ‘was received yesterday while the latter wag reliearsing the “Moth and the Flame.” Qs. bourne, the elder, could secure no understudy, Spring Vebley.. tpeceecesee BOG San Francisco Gas and Electric. 66 MINING STOOKS, Ophir, cc 02,3 6 75 . Sierra Nevadal 05 Mexican .. 295 . Utab... 4% Gould & (ur. 63 . Ballion. .. 15 Best’ & Bel. 8 00 Exchequer . 25 Oon.Cal.&Va!.2 80 . Seg. Belcher. 16 Savege... ~ 61 . Overman. 84 Chollar.. 83 . Justice.. 18 Potortes.: 2.2.0 82 . Union.. 1 85 Hale & Nrs. 91 . Alta... . Crown Point. 82 . Julia... 18 Yellow Jackets. 49 . Caledonia.. 1 40 Imperial. U5 . Silver Hill .. 70 Kentack,... 46 Challenge.. 38 Alphe@icac.: 11 . Occidental . 765 Belcher... 45 . Andes,... 55 , Confidence .,.1 20 ~— +e Only the very pest of wines, liquor and cigars are served at the Klondike saloon on Spring street and courteoue treatment is tendered all visitors Wm. Peard, the propriefor, invite Uto sell oo him. dal -tf ————— + ee Weather Report. The following is the forecast of the weether, as sent out by the bureau of observation, with headquarters at San Francisco: Tonight fair. ‘Thursday fair. Heavy frost Thursday morning, MoAprEg. church, did not arrive here last. éven. MON PROPERTY. Praise—Nevada City People May Profit by Local — * +> Bxperience: Gratefal people will talk, Tell their experience for the _pablic Nevada Oity citizens Kidney Pills.Kidney sufferers appreciate this, They find relief for every kidney 11). Read what this citizen says: James Brannigan, corner of Pine and Oottage streets, miner, saya: “Some three years ago when prospecting for myself in company with others, early in the evening, when on the night shift, I wrenchei my back on a-a car and about 10 o’elock it was so painful I had to return home. A friend duced me to use Doan’s Kidney Pills I took the advice, used the pills as directed, and only lost half a shift before I was able to commence work. Since then I have spoken to a number of people about Doan’s Kidney Pills, and my advice at the present time to anyone suffering from backache ig to go to Vinton’s drug store for Dosn’s Kidney Piils and the result obtained from their use will not be disappointing.” For sale by all dealers, Price 50 cents per box. Foster-Milburn Oo. Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no substitute. praise Doan’s What’s in a name ?” Well, William, think of the bother:to busy men were “Old Gilt Edge” whisky changed to another name—any other man—well, William, Will Improve Shop. Louis Aumer, proprietor of the Nae tional meat market on Broad street, today let a contract for the remodeling of the front ef the building he now occupies. The work is to be firstclass and modern in every respect, At eight o’oleck this morning the naptials of Mr. Richard Martin, end Mrs, Mary E. Holland were solemnized by Rev. Father Olyne at the bride’s residence on East Broad street. The ceremony was witnessed by a namber of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties, and the home.was very prettily adorned with floral emblems and other decorations. A floe-wedding breakfast followed, and numerous toasts were offered for the futare happiness of. the newlymarried couple. a The wedding party escorted Mr. and Mrs. Martin to the 9:40 train, and tice was showered on the happy pair ag they left on their honeymoon trip, followed by many hearty wishes that their wedded life will alwaya be marked by analloyed bliss, The honeymoon will be spent in San Francisco and other Bay citier. Buried Today. The remains of the late Charles pital yesteriay, were buried in the plot out in the grounds this morning. Rev. J. H. Wythe read the burial ser~ vice, a eo + For @ good cool, sharp giase of beer callat Wm, Harry’s saloon Prico Bots Gordon, who died at the County Hosfi ell O J cai United in Wediock. “Property is Public The Churches. Ontcaco, January 12.—The Building Department, beginning with the First Methodist Oharch in the down town district, today instituted & searching inspection of Chicago’s Ohurches to learn if they comply with the ordinances providing for the safeguarding of life. ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDRDEN Adams’ Irish Moss Cough Balsans. For Croup and [Infantile coughs, reentains no narcotics or stupefying drugs 250, 50c. Druggiets. (iood Meats ‘ Colley Brothers have the very be: of beef, pork, mutton and veal on hand at all timeg, No Dessert More Att ractive Why use gelatine and g-= md hours soaking, sweetening, flavoring gnd coloring when poe better results in two minutes? verything in the package, Simply add hot water and set to cool. It’s perfection. A sure prise to the housewife. No trouble, less expense. Try it to-day. In Four Fruit Fla vors: Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, RaspTom berry. Atgrocers. 106. i saianisaed DR. H. O NEVADA C Tae 8 ST “a . SMITH} DENTIST Formerly of the Electro-Dental Parlors} MASONIC BUILDING... PINE ‘STREET ITY, CAL. : awe ST I ceiepeeceaee — and when completed the shop is expected to present an arch‘tectural fin~ ish second to no interior market in the northern counties, ——+ 2S — —-—__ Place Chosen. WasHINnatTon, January 12—St. Louis bas beén selected as the convention G ty by the Democratic National Committee. Twenty-nine votes were cast for the Exposition city on the second bsllot. The firat ballot resulted: New York 6, St. Louis 28, Chicago 27. The committee fixed July 6th as the time for holding the convention. a million sold daily. in popular favor because of its goodness—its unvarying quality keeps it up. Over Cremo—sc. anywhere, It's worth it anytime. Largest Seller in the World. . my) jon . pets 5% To make room for our imme Great Reduction in CHAS. H. GREAT ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE nse stock of goode that is coming from the East for spring, we are making great © reductions in prices on all of our goods. Cloaks and Furs. Great Reductjon in Blankets Great Reduction in Comforters Great Reduction in Dress Goodg i Great Reduction in Tennis Flannels, etc. Call and get our pric:s. Samp'es sent on application ROSENBERG BROS. EDDY, Manager. 1a: The New_Rain-Proof Cloth for Cravenette garments are rain tight, 2, ey warm in winter and in summer. We have a variety of qualities and 1 PROLO DO PS DRDO DCS BC BCCI OK ODS CT RS DK. » “CRAVENETTES,” : a but not air-tight. Will keep you The water-proof quality is permanent “Rain Will Neither Wet Nor Spot Them.”’ designs of these goods. eo Sncoess3sor to ) Ky eoffe L HYMAN &CO & Ea LJ a. Merchant Tailor % eee DD DROOL EI SSBC SSNS aN hte ea Violin Bows and Guitar Strings All kinds instruments Also new line of strings for ell stringed Violin chin rests, ete. See our splendid line of Clocks and Watches. A. & H. W. HARTUNG, Watchmakers Broad Street La Rue’s Cough Cure For that terrible cough. If WILL CUKE YOU. LA RUE'S HEADACHE POWDERS are the best on the market and will give almost instant relief. Try them.. \ FOR SALE BY H. DICKERMAN Leading dealer Drugs and Stationery } Established in 1853. 4446446 I buy Gold Dust and Gold aud Silver Bars, It’s the best Light. . Nevada City, Cal. Fancy Drinks, Oyster Cocktails, The best of Beer, Cigars, ete. Can elways be found at the favorite resort of Fred Eilerman, ON BROAD STREET. Cool and Sharp is the Beer drawn by us. We make a specialty of keeping only’ the best. We aleo serve other Plain and Fancy Mixed Drinks We would be pleased to gee yoo at any time: : THE EAGLE SALOON Dower-& Hooper, Proprietors aN aAe YO Pi OL aS Srp LECrRIOILY is light nowadays, ought to put bouse. It’s the safest I ght known. It’s clean. It’s certain — press a button and it’s on; press another the You it in your and its off. No more explosions, no more ® bother with oil lamps, no more emokey chimneys. Ive cheaper in the long rap. ,. 4 Our New Gas hight. Is the best for business seg. It’s far cheaper than electric lights for people who ase it for only a few hoursa night.. loads County Gas & Electric Co., JOHN WERRY, Manager. Me Best incandescent lamps, 150 each MINCE MEAT J. J. Seareeee LEMON PEEL, RAISINS, CURRANTS, CITRON. fp eg ETC, We aim to keep only the bestyand sell as ow as possible {! We have a fresh: stock of everything in the grocery line at our store.“ Try our . M@™ Try «4 bottle‘of{Shasta Water with your \ . HE Bee thve Grocery. JACKSON, Proprietor. w e ™

ee ee PARA erecta hes LEOAINS a :o™~ ¢ gag. *,Mrs.E O° Grissel has returned to e > evening from a visit to relatives at San -be remembered in connection with the "Panama canal, Daily Record of the Doings of Our People, W. McOoy is here from Colfax. E. G. Herrinan is in town from Gold Run. W. De Pons of Scramento is here spending a few days. W. B, Westlake of San Francisco is in town on commercial business. W. 8, Shain, 0.'H. Bowen, W. Atly and G. Thursen are here from. San Francisco, : W. W. Benchly ia here spending a few days from Sacramento. W. A. Kelly is over from Reno, G. H. Patterson came in this mornipg from San Francisco, QG. QO. Penrose and wife returned this morning to Relief Hill. J.8. Goodwin came over from You Bet this morning. Superintendent M. W. Mather of the Plambago mine left thig morning for Oakland, Frank Vaughn, the livery man, is down from North Bloomfield, W. Moran and F, Marcotte are here from San Francisco. A. W. Bikker and wife of San Francisco, who have been here on a visit, returned home this morning. ©, Barker and Obester Barker are he re from Rough and Ready. John Kampfer is down from the Delhi mine. ” Richard Jilbert is confined to his home on Spring street by ikIness, Ed Sands and wife arg down from Bear Valley, ~~ 2: B. E. Davis and wife are here from Placerville, William Pollard has gone to Bisbee, Arizona, where he will engage in min home in Washington, after a visit tbh relatives here. : Miss N. Latrielle arrived here from Downieville last evening and left for San Francisco this morning. W. A. Kelly of Reno arrived here last night on a visit to Mr. Loofborraw, the bookkeeper at Legg & Shaw’s. Henry Kohler and wife returned yesterday from a visit at Pleasant Valley and left for Washingtoo this morning. City Truetee R. H. Turner returned last night from a business trip to San Francisco. J. E. O. Hall, an old resident of Selby Flat, who has been ill tor some time, is now able to be up and around. Fred Marcotte of Washington returned from the Bay last night and went to the up-river town today. J. W. Carstenbrock and wife came down from Washington yesterday and left for Sacramento this morning. Miss Clara Reynolds returned last ) Francisco. Robert Simmons returned yesterday from Washington. : Robert Tremaine and wife ltelt for San Francisco this morning, where Mr. Tremaine will be treated for his eye by Drs. J. A. Black and F.J.8. Conlan. Suspicious. San Franoisco, Jan 12.—Ohief of Police Wittman says he is convinced that Leon Soeder killed his brotherin-law, Joseph Blaise, whose body was found at the foot of Russian Hill yesterdas. He reached this conclusion at noon today after closely questioning the accused mau for over two hours. Soeder has not confesse?, but ‘has -made many contradictory statements. ‘When Senator Hoar, Gorman and “Morgan are long forgotten, the admintration of Theodore Roosevelt will Schillins‘s Best is the fore‘funner of reat improvement in life and trade. THE TRANSCRIPI,. § cian IEDNESDAY. .JANUARY 13, 1904 PERSONAL MENTION} DAILY LOG ~—6 me Of Happenings o Around This Section. f Interest in and The Downieville stage line will, tomorrow, change to its winter schedule: It will now take two days to make the trip through to Sierra City, the stages running as far as Oamptonville the first day and through to Sierra Oity the folowing day. Instead of leaving here at 5a. m. the changed time will be 7 a, m., while the stages will arrive at.about noon instead of “in the evening. : The Brunswick mine, Grass Valley, is installing another electric pump and when.it is in Superintendent.Chris Mallon hopes to have the water under control. There are already in the mine two sfx-inch steam pumps, three twelve-inch » plungers, one fotrteeninch planger and two electric pumps. Each of the latter has & capacity of discharging fifty miners inches of water per minute. From one stope alone there is a steady flow of twentyeight miners’ inches of water.Sixteen men are now employed by the Spanish Ridge Mining Company, who now control what was formerly known as the Sixteen-to One mine and they expect soon to start the mill, The mortor blocks are in place and the new flume has beer finished. ‘The drift is being run steadily ahead and the mine is showing up well. A new adding machine is on trial in the County Treasurer’s offive and if it proyes to be what is claimed for it the Board of Supervisors will probably purchase it. The price is $300. It fs called the Universalist and is made in St. Louis, It is on the typew. iter plan and totals figares into the millions accurately. The figures printed in red ink and as soon asa column is added the total is audited by pushing a emall lever. It ie said to be a time-saver. Dreadful Crime. Los ANGELES, January 12th.—A. A. Bolks, a well-to-do farmer uf Sioux City, Ia., mardered his wife in a boarding bouse at 6616 Thorne street, this city, at 2 o’clock this morning by cutting her throat with a pocket knife, and then turning the weapon on bhimself, ended his own life in a similar manner. The deed was committed in the presence of their four-year-old son, who was awakened by the sounds of the struggle, and gave the alarm, but too late to aronse assistance. Both were dead before medical aid could be sammoned. Bolks was supposed to be temporarily deranged over religious matters and to have committed the crims in a moment of irresponsibility. He had been acting queerly for about 8 week, and one oesasion recently kept hie family up all night praying, exhibiting a revolver at the time and threateniag to take their lives. Bolks came to Los Angeles from Sioux City about two weeks ago, accompaniéd by his uine-year-old sop, and was followed a short time later by his wife and other members of his family. He was apparently possessed of considerable means, : Badly Scared. On1caco, January 12—Hundreds of passengers on incoming trains here today were startled by a sudden plange into midnight darkness. Tbe transition from broad daylight seemed immediate and complete, as if the rash was intoa tuonel under a mountain. The blackness extended in a circle from the center of the city, the radius being a distance of several miles. The duration was over an hour. Unusual atmospheric conditions aggravated by smoke were generally a3cepted as the cause. The phenomenon was accompaniek bya fall of snow, while @ pall of impenetrable, appearing clouds enveloped all the thoroughfares, eee Five More Bodies Viotoria, B. C., Jan, 12—Five bodies from the Olallam disaster have been reported floating off the outer wharf today. About 9:80 o’clock the police tug went out and brought the bodies to shore, One of the bodies was identified as N. P. Shaw, son-in-law of C. H. are!” The directors of the Phelps Hill Development Company will hold a meetlag Friday night at the Citizens ‘Bank, W. W. Vick, auditor tor Douglas, Lacey & Oo., of the East, arrived in yed bére this evening. It ie said he will come prepared to settle accounts with the creditors of the Gold Tunnel Mining Comp:ny. . The Grey Eagle mine in the Wash. ington district will resume operations in @ few days. The following advertised letters remain in the postoffice uncalled for: Jobn J. Hogan, Mr. Isolta, Peoples State Bank, Joseph Powley, Albert Schwartz, Mre. D. J. Smith, Alex -Verne, W. T. Williams. Conveniences in the law library at the courthouse: are to be greatly augmented by the placing of new steel shelving. The modern improvements arrived yesterday and will be stationed im mediately, By re erring to another column it will be seen that A. & H. W. Hartung, the old reliable and only watchmakers in this city, are now. prepared to furnish to all who thrum on string instruments a fine line of violin bows, guitar strings, etc. They are of good quality and well made. Violin chin reste, ete F are also in stock. Natives Install and Make Merry Hydraulic Parlor, No. 56, N. 8. G. W., last evening hed their new officers inducted into office, the work being done by District Deputy Grand President, Earl Oleveland of Camptonville. Following are the officers, who will serve for the ensuing semi-annual term: Past President, T. G. Richards; President, A. P. K'umb; First VicePresident, E. M. Rector; Second VicePresident, James Graham; Third VicePresident, Paul Richards; Financial Secretary, August Rapp; Recording Secretary, Dr. A. N. Morgan; Marshal, Fenton Fleming; Inside Sentinel, Gilbert Richards; Outside Sentinel, E. J. Baker ; Trustee, George Bailey. Atter the installation ceremonies were concluded the large crowd of Natives sat down to a splendid turkey banquet and done themselves proud, for they had brought their appetites along. A. P. Krumb, the new president, who acted as toastmaster, called upon the following who responded in a happy vein with appropriate toasts: Karl Cleveland, L. 8. QOalkios, F. L. Arbogast, Jo V. Snyder, J. F Colley, George Stewart, Dr. C. W. Chapman, Thomas G. Richards, A, P. Kramb, August Rapp, E. M. Rector, James Grabaw, L. A. Gartne, Paul Richards, Ben A. Bost, Gilbert Richards and Herman Brand. George Eagye favored the brethren with a solo. The finances of the Parlor were reported in good condition, the treasury containing about $8,000. Next meet, Ing it is proposed to appoint an bis toriaD, whose duty it shall be to gathe: together the early history of Nevada county, together with the reminis censes of the early pioneers § In the near future Hydraulic Parlor will probably take steps to arrange for wu reception to the old pioneers, and upon this occasion an invitation will be extended to all the pioneers hereaboute to spend an evening as the guests of the Native Sons. . ——— + e@e = To Be Hanged. SacRAMENTO, Jap, 12—Charles Wardrip, convicted of the murder of Hugb Duffy, a Sacramento merchant, two years ago, was today sentenced by Judge E. ©. Hart to be hanged on February 26th next. + +e + — Th: Curse of Womankind [e sick and nervous héadgches. Sherwan’s Headache Cnre gives instant ‘re lief. Onedosecures. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Immediate relief 25c and 10c a box. It cures neuralgia Every box guaranteed. For sale by H Lugrin of thie place. At your grocer! y -moneyback, Dickerman, sole agent. —— ee THE POSITIVE CLOSING OUT SALE OF THE SNELL & FLEMING STOCK OF ‘ Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Linings, Trimmings, Mattings, Carpets, Ete. . IS NOW GOING ON And’ Will Be Continued for a SHORT TIME ONLY. -_S. WOLFF, RECEIVER ALNOTES Sdn Francisco Monday and is expect-. a) : # Nevada county’s apportionment under the new State law concerning high schools has been received. It ig as follows: Grass Valley, $879.57: Nevada Oity, $942.69; Meadow Lake, $627.09: Thie makes a total of $2,449,85, while the taxes for this purpose from-the county amount to only $600, The apportionment is based on the at tendance, namely: Grass Valley, 68 Nevada City, 71; Meadow Lake, 81. The new law, which was passed by the last Legislatare, is of great benefit to thie county, inasmuch as the amount of State: money received is sbont four times as ‘much as the sum paid in the way of additional taxes. The law requires that a speciil tex of one per cent. be levied throughout the State for the support of ‘the high schools.In several counties there are no high schools and the counties that have them are the ones that are the most benefited. In Nevada county there are three high echools, while in some counties there are many more and they are correspondingly better off, The total number of high schools in the State is 148, and $164,93.88 constitate the sum raised for distribation. County Superintendent Joseph GQ. O’Neill has also received the apportionment for the grammar schools from the State for the next six months, Tt amounts to $28,114, and will be apportioned on the basis of $6.35 to each school attendant, the census reports showing that there are 3,640 school children in ths county. A Big Crane. William Genasci killed a crane near M. L. & D. Marsh’s sawmill, in . Sacrament.of the Lord’s Supper. tre Sacramento district of the Methodist ing a8 was expected, but will be here during the week and on Seturday night will hold the regular quarterly.

conference at the M. B. Ohurch» ; this city. On Sunday morning next atila.m., he will deliver a sermon and assist, in the administration of the The revival meetings in progress ere growing in interest nightly and ‘aré well-attended. At the meeting last night an unusually large congregation was present'and good results marked the close of the evangelistic service. The revival meetings will continue every night this week, excepting Saturday. Siocks, Bonds, Ee. The following are the quotations asked for stock and bonds at the cloge of yesterday afternoon’s sessions of the San Francisco Boards: WHEAT AND BARLEY. Milling Wheat ee WATER AND GAS, New York canyon, the other day that measure 6 feet and 9 inches from tip to tip. The young hunter presented the big bird to William Giffin, the builder of the famous Woodpecker cigar. “Giff” will have it fixed up in nice . shape by @ taxidermist and placed on. exhibition. His Son Dead. San Franoisoo, Jan. 12.—While his! sop, George Osbourne Jr , lay dead in. Detroit, George Osbourne Sr, with heavy heart, weat through his part last night at the Alcazar theater. Word of the death of the young man, who was a member of the **Captaia Barrington” company, ‘was received yesterday while the latter wag reliearsing the “Moth and the Flame.” Qs. bourne, the elder, could secure no understudy, Spring Vebley.... tpeceecesee BOG San Francisco Gas and Electric. 66 MINING STOOKS, Ophir, cc 02,3 6 75 . Sierra Nevadal 05 Mexican ... 295 . Utab..... 4% Gould & (ur.. 63 . Ballion. ... 15 Best’ & Bel.. 8 00 Exchequer .. 25 Oon.Cal.&Va!.2 80 . Seg. Belcher.. 16 Savege..... ~ 61 . Overman.. 84 Chollar.... 83 . Justice.... 18 Potortes.: 2.2.0 82 . Union.... 1 85 Hale & Nrs.. 91 . Alta..... . Crown Point.. 82 . Julia...... 18 Yellow Jackets. 49 . Caledonia... 1 40 Imperial.. U5 . Silver Hill ... 70 Kentack,..... 46 Challenge... 38 Alphe@icac.: 11 . Occidental .. 765 Belcher...... 45 . Andes,..... 55 , Confidence .,.1 20 ~— +e Only the very pest of wines, liquor and cigars are served at the Klondike saloon on Spring street and courteoue treatment is tendered all visitors Wm. Peard, the propriefor, invite Uto sell oo him. dal -tf ————— + ee Weather Report. The following is the forecast of the weether, as sent out by the bureau of observation, with headquarters at San Francisco: Tonight fair. ‘Thursday fair. Heavy frost Thursday morning, MoAprEg. church, did not arrive here last. éven. MON PROPERTY. Praise—Nevada City People May Profit by Local — * +> Bxperience: Gratefal people will talk, Tell their experience for the _pablic Nevada Oity citizens Kidney Pills.Kidney sufferers appreciate this, They find relief for every kidney 11). Read what this citizen says: James Brannigan, corner of Pine and Oottage streets, miner, saya: “Some three years ago when prospecting for myself in company with others, early in the evening, when on the night shift, I wrenchei my back on a-a car and about 10 o’elock it was so painful I had to return home. A friend duced me to use Doan’s Kidney Pills I took the advice, used the pills as directed, and only lost half a shift before I was able to commence work. Since then I have spoken to a number of people about Doan’s Kidney Pills, and my advice at the present time to anyone suffering from backache ig to go to Vinton’s drug store for Dosn’s Kidney Piils and the result obtained from their use will not be disappointing.” For sale by all dealers, Price 50 cents per box. Foster-Milburn Oo. Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no substitute. praise Doan’s What’s in a name ?” Well, William, think of the bother:to busy men were “Old Gilt Edge” whisky changed to another name—any other man—well, William, Will Improve Shop. Louis Aumer, proprietor of the Nae tional meat market on Broad street, today let a contract for the remodeling of the front ef the building he now occupies. The work is to be firstclass and modern in every respect, At eight o’oleck this morning the naptials of Mr. Richard Martin, end Mrs, Mary E. Holland were solemnized by Rev. Father Olyne at the bride’s residence on East Broad street. The ceremony was witnessed by a namber of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties, and the home.was very prettily adorned with floral emblems and other decorations. A floe-wedding breakfast followed, and numerous toasts were offered for the futare happiness of. the newlymarried couple. a The wedding party escorted Mr. and Mrs. Martin to the 9:40 train, and tice was showered on the happy pair ag they left on their honeymoon trip, followed by many hearty wishes that their wedded life will alwaya be marked by analloyed bliss, The honeymoon will be spent in San Francisco and other Bay citier. Buried Today. The remains of the late Charles pital yesteriay, were buried in the plot out in the grounds this morning. Rev. J. H. Wythe read the burial ser~ vice, a eo + For @ good cool, sharp giase of beer callat Wm, Harry’s saloon Prico Bots Gordon, who died at the County Hosfi ell O J cai United in Wediock. “Property is Public The Churches. Ontcaco, January 12.—The Building Department, beginning with the First Methodist Oharch in the down town district, today instituted & searching inspection of Chicago’s Ohurches to learn if they comply with the ordinances providing for the safeguarding of life. ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDRDEN Adams’ Irish Moss Cough Balsans. For Croup and [Infantile coughs, reentains no narcotics or stupefying drugs 250, 50c. Druggiets. (iood Meats ‘ Colley Brothers have the very be: of beef, pork, mutton and veal on hand at all timeg, No Dessert More Att ractive Why use gelatine and g-= md hours soaking, sweetening, flavoring gnd coloring when poe better results in two minutes? verything in the package, Simply add hot water and set to cool. It’s perfection. A sure prise to the housewife. No trouble, less expense. Try it to-day. In Four Fruit Fla vors: Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, RaspTom berry. Atgrocers. 106. i saianisaed DR. H. O NEVADA C Tae 8 ST “a . SMITH} DENTIST Formerly of the Electro-Dental Parlors} MASONIC BUILDING..... PINE ‘STREET ITY, CAL. : awe ST I ceiepeeceaee — and when completed the shop is expected to present an arch‘tectural fin~ ish second to no interior market in the northern counties, ——+ 2S — —-—__ Place Chosen. WasHINnatTon, January 12—St. Louis bas beén selected as the convention G ty by the Democratic National Committee. Twenty-nine votes were cast for the Exposition city on the second bsllot. The firat ballot resulted: New York 6, St. Louis 28, Chicago 27. The committee fixed July 6th as the time for holding the convention. a million sold daily. in popular favor because of its goodness—its unvarying quality keeps it up. Over Cremo—sc. anywhere, It's worth it anytime. Largest Seller in the World. . my) jon . pets 5% To make room for our imme Great Reduction in CHAS. H. GREAT ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE nse stock of goode that is coming from the East for spring, we are making great © reductions in prices on all of our goods. Cloaks and Furs.. Great Reductjon in Blankets Great Reduction in Comforters Great Reduction in Dress Goodg i Great Reduction in Tennis Flannels, etc. Call and get our pric:s. Samp'es sent on application ROSENBERG BROS. EDDY, Manager. 1a: The New_Rain-Proof Cloth for Cravenette garments are rain tight, 2, ey warm in winter and in summer. We have a variety of qualities and 1 PROLO DO PS DRDO DCS BC BCCI OK ODS CT RS DK. » “CRAVENETTES,” : a but not air-tight. Will keep you The water-proof quality is permanent “Rain Will Neither Wet Nor Spot Them.”’ designs of these goods. eo Sncoess3sor to ) Ky eoffe L HYMAN &CO & Ea LJ a. Merchant Tailor % eee DD DROOL EI SSBC SSNS aN hte ea Violin Bows and Guitar Strings All kinds instruments Also new line of strings for ell stringed Violin chin rests, ete. See our splendid line of Clocks and Watches. A. & H. W. HARTUNG, Watchmakers Broad Street La Rue’s Cough Cure For that terrible cough. If WILL CUKE YOU. LA RUE'S HEADACHE POWDERS are the best on the market and will give almost instant relief. Try them... \ FOR SALE BY H. DICKERMAN Leading dealer Drugs and Stationery } Established in 1853. 4446446 I buy Gold Dust and Gold aud Silver Bars, It’s the best Light.. .. Nevada City, Cal. Fancy Drinks, Oyster Cocktails, The best of Beer, Cigars, ete. Can elways be found at the favorite resort of Fred Eilerman, ON BROAD STREET. Cool and Sharp is the Beer drawn by us. We make a specialty of keeping only’ the best. We aleo serve other Plain and Fancy Mixed Drinks We would be pleased to gee yoo at any time: : THE EAGLE SALOON Dower-& Hooper, Proprietors aN aAe YO Pi OL aS Srp LECrRIOILY is light nowadays, ought to put bouse. It’s the safest I ght known. It’s clean. It’s certain — press a button and it’s on; press another the You it in your and its off. No more explosions, no more ® bother with oil lamps, no more emokey chimneys. Ive cheaper in the long rap. ,.. 4 Our New Gas hight. Is the best for business seg.. It’s far cheaper than electric lights for people who ase it for only a few hoursa night... loads County Gas & Electric Co., JOHN WERRY, Manager. Me Best incandescent lamps, 150 each MINCE MEAT J. J. Seareeee LEMON PEEL, RAISINS, CURRANTS, CITRON. fp eg ETC, We aim to keep only the bestyand sell as ow as possible {! We have a fresh: stock of everything in the grocery line at our store.“ Try our . M@™ Try «4 bottle‘of{Shasta Water with your \ . HE Bee thve Grocery. JACKSON, Proprietor. w e ™