March 16, 1899 (4 pages)

its ow l new Silk We 1dow Suit Pal, rst— n be ait CO.” THURSDAY .. A Nambor ‘Received at the intornal. Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue Frick has abstracted.a number of new _ decisions received from-the Treasury . California Department. They are as follows: By an act of Congress, approved February 28, 1899, the war revenue act was amended as folfows:. “ip “Whenever any body or note shall be secured -by a mortgage or deeds of trust but one stamp shall be required to be placed. upon such papers; -provided, that the stamp tax placed}. thereon shull be the’ highest rate required for said instraments, or either of them.” She: ee _ The parties giving a mortgage and al . bond or promissory note must stamp the one bearing the highest rate of. tax. If, for example, the tax on the mortgage is the higher, the note must be’ marked with a memorandum that the mortgage has been stamped according to law. — Copies of mortgages are not taxable ut the commissioner reiterates his . warning that duplicates and triplicates } } “each having the sane legal effect as the others executed * * -* in soy far as the war révenue law is concerned are original, and should be stamped as such.” When the additional .instru-}. ments are traly copiésand not executed . im the same manner as the original, these copies should still have éndorsed_. 'will be observed that it does not give on them the fact that they are copies. . California much of a show, anyway. The United States Attorney-General . The rest of the werld may hang on a holds that reinsurance policiés are not little longer, but this State is to be r 18—Our planet to come! 1gi8, and the same year was admitted planet to be, if not absolutely, par-. #2d ambition caused him to join with tially destroyed. =. others in a trip to the El Dorado of the So runs the prediction of Professor] West, and starting out incompany with Rudolph Falb of Vienna for 1899. It. his comrades he reached Sacramento — in October, 1849. After mining in Nevada, Plumas and Butte counties with varying success, he returned to Plumas county and practiced law at Quincy antil 1968, when he changed his location to Virginia City, where he followed his profession until July, 1869, when he . removed to Oroville, wher he resided up to the time of his death. A In 1873, upon the death of Judge Sexton, he was appoiuted District Judge, with jurisdiction in Tehama and Butte counties, aud when the New Constitution was adopted he was elected Superior Judge of Butte county, which ‘office he held for five years, In the fall of 1888 he was elected to succeed Judge L. D. Freer and held office for one term. He represeuted Butte county in the Legislature in 1859. Ss « Deceased was a Royal Arch Mason, and has served as Grand High Priest of his lodge. He was also a prominent Good ‘Templar. Judge Hundley was. married twice, his first wife being the daughter of General H. P. Russell of Buffalo, New York, and his second wife being Miss Lucy, daughter of the late taxable, whether for life, fire or marine . nothing more than an island after next] 4). ¢ 1 Bobo of this city insurance. His former Opinion only . July or August. Professor Falb’s prediction was given to the Imperial AcadA legacy of Government bonds to a. emy of Sciences at Vienna in March, city, the principal of the bonds to bej 1894, and the accuracy with which it kept invested, and the income to be described January and February conused on public parks is taxable. The . ditions of this year has attracted much ; law makes 00 exemption in ‘favor of. attention to it. bequests for benevolent purposes and . Professor Falb’s predictions of seismic as to the subject of the bequest being . disturbances have been fulfilled. For 4ustance, several days before the great held that the tax is not imposed upon . earthquake at Zante in March 1898, he the bonds, but upen the estate of the sent warning to the press al] -over covered life reinsurance, . Government bonds, the courts have decedent, i? Aand B own eighty acres of land jointly and make deeds dividing this land into two parcels by metes and bounds. These deeds are not taxable. “They do not vest title * * * these deeds:operate more in the nature of defining the boundary lines.” : Foreign stock certificates sold or delivered inthe United States are liable te tax. These certificates are taxable on transfer, though the complete transfer can only be made on the books of the company. Stock issued abroad, but . . sent to this country for the signature of. an officer of the corporation, is not taxable. A deed or mortgage executed in this country, but delivered outside, is not taxable. The New York Supreme Coart has decided in-the case entitled Loring ve. Chase that a referee in foreclosure must affix stamps to his deed made in pursuance of the judicial sale. In this case the court directed the stamps to be charged as part of the expenses of . the sale, The funeral took place today. A Piety Hill: Wedding. At their new home ‘on Piety Hill ast evening Rev. J. W. Phelps pronounced the words that made Albert Perryman and Miss Hattie Vail man and wife. The bride’s sister, Miss Isabel, and Gabel Anderson attended the couple. Asupper was served after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Perryman have many friends throughout the city who. will join the TRANScRIPT in widhiug them all‘sorts of joy. Heretofore many of Europe. Again, in March, 1893, he was invited to lecture before the Tourist Club of Vienna on the subject of ed earthquakes, but while accepting the} Handsome Window Decorations. invitation, postponed the lecture until RNP eS after April 18th, as an earthquake Bret Hones Nae" —— oe would take place about that time and pine et. eee ” fag cease he would prefer to include the results dragstore in artistic fashion. The A PPSror work is done in green in honor of of his investigation of this earthquake . Saint Patrick and the seventeenth of in his lecture. And the earthquake . Ireland. came. “I am nota prophet,” said Professor UNION:—:HOTEL, Falb in an interview. “My theories‘are [lain Street, Nevada City. . simply scientific investigations “into}p J, STEVENS, -~MaAwacrEr mundane anatomy. The interior of. — the earth is filled with a molten mass, subject to ebb and flow just like the waters of the ocean. Every intelligent es J. W. Maguire, Forest City, John Tyrrell, Grass Valley, W. Muse, “ dnd educated man knows this. Beate 2a tween the surface of the earth and this) FO" 8°. prancisco. molten mass, which is slowly cooling,. J, Ralm, : “ ’ CO, PF. French, + L. J. Sampson, “ J.T. Watters, “ Archie Sears, ‘“* F. Jenkins, “ J. Tobin, Salinas, GC. C. Rowell, Sheep’s Ranch, J. J. Jones, Sacramento, C. Lombard, ies : George Olsen, Washington, J. Rice, Blue Tent, there is only a shell of an average of eighteen miles in thickness, in some places thinner than in others, and here the confined force: escapes in the form of gas. But not finding such an outlet, through the influence of the moon, a great tidal wave sweeps round the inper crust of the earth and produces STOVE WITH A HISTORY. Thirty-five Hundred Dollars’ Worth of Wood Burned In It. In the bar-room of,the National hotel is a monster box stove With a remarkable history. It has been in use continuously of winters since 1864, and is apparently good for thirty-five years more of service. Last night a crowd of storm-bound drummers got to talking about it, and one of them who handles hardware said: ; “They don’t put such material into stoves nowadays. Manufacturers used to conduct their operations on honor, but now they nearly all seem to be trying to see how much skullduggery they can practice. Tliey go in for gingerbread jimcracks and don’t seem to think of making stoves that are crackproof.and won’t burn eut like tin.” Then the conversation took a turn to the terrible phenomena known as earthquakes.” , This is in short Professor Falb’s theory, and it has been much disputed, ‘particularly his reference to the influlence of the moom. Professor Falb calls attention to the “fully established” instance where a comet has come in contact with our planet and the results: 616, January 14th, ten people killed in China by the fall of a meteor. 823. November 8d, thirty-five villages destroyed in Saxony. 1511. September 4th, many lives destroyed by falling meteors at Crema. 1749. November 4th, a ship crossing the Atlantic was struck, killing several sailors. : Each of the instances, says Professor Falb, can be regarded as the fall of a small comet upon our planet. ‘A PUBLIC READING ROOM. J. Williams, You Bet. : 2) Somes CE We never did; but we have seen the clothing at this time of. the. year. so covered with dandruff that it looked as if it had been out in a regular snowin a special effort to create a fund: for but will: try to prevail on everybody dording:to ability and inclination, on a plan that admittedly. embodies some very practical and admirable features. It is proposed that sympathizers of the army’s work during this week should voluntarily deny themselves things that can hardly be called either, that they may give the amount thus saved tothe self-denial fund. In this) way, it is claimed, everybody will have a chance to help, even such as are regular supporters ot other churches or institutions. _irs ‘The public for this one week will be asked to give up such things as tobacco, candies, wines; concert tickets, etc., while Salvationists, who all the year round deny themselves of these luxarjes, will) make sacrifices in articles of food, clothing, car fares, etc. All these little savings run up to an astonishing figare, the world total: for last. year being not less than $400,000, a startling sum, when it is taken into consideration that the vast majority of the army’s soldiers are poor people, who regalarly give to the atmost. of their ability. = : This great missionary plan stands alone in the field, and certainly. has novel and practical features which must commend themselves to all, = _ Young Mothers. Croup is the terror of thousands of young mothers because its outbreak is so agonizing and frequeatly fatal. Shiloh’s Gough and Consumption Cure acts like magic in cases of Croup. It bas never been known to fail. The worst cases relieved immediately. Price. 25cts.,50 cts.and $1 00. For sale by H. Dickerman, the druggist. tf A Challenge. Nevapa Crty, March 15, 1899, Mr. Geo.-C, Gaylord, Capt. Mountain Company, U-R. K. of P.: Dear Sir—Garfield Conclave, No. 18, K. 8: F., hereby issues a challenge to enter into a Competitive drill with Mountain Co., U. R. K. P., at any time and for a wager that may be agra d upon by both parties. Respectfully yours, , Wm. M, Avery, Capt. Garfield Conclave, K.S.F. 1¢ e@e + For Rent. The vacant store now in the TRANa . 6red the big dollar she left behind was r. this morning. “As Lam not enough of 2 win iam ee ot. he continued, “I reckon I'll hire some ‘woman of mature years came into his . ’ something: She got the godds and six way rejoicing. said the store-keeper, “when I discov@ counterfeit of the coarsest grade. -It was nothing but pure lead. I kept my eyes open and finally learned that the woman was a stranger fi town and for her. She came to the store and I called her attention to what I supposed washer mistake. — ‘ “‘T have no use for it,’ she said lookat the coin. ~ paige a “ ‘Very well, madam,’ I remarked as coolly as I could, ‘you will hear from me again. Good day.’ “*But I don’t want any trouble,’ she exclaimed. E « ¢fhen,’ said I, ‘give me-a good dolJar as quick as you can for this chunk of lead,’ “She gave me the silver, took back the lead dollar and disappeared.” The speaker is of the opinion that the stranger is systematically engaged in circulating counterfeit money throughout the interior. of the State and he thinks the public should be warned against her. z . Many a Lover -~ Has turned with disgust from an otherwise lovable gitl with an _ offensive breath. -Karl’s Clover Root Tea purifies the breath by. its action on the bowels, etc., as nothing else will: Sold for years on absolute guarantee. Price 25 cts. and 50 cts. For sale by H. Dickerman, the druggist. tf eee Ripe Olives in Bulk. Another barrel of extra fine ones just received at J. J. Jackson’s Beehive grocery store on Commercial street. f10-tf" script Block is offered for rent. Apply to Fred E. Brown. tf Srx loaves bread for 25c at Homann’s. Photographs : MADE BY Lata AND . Grass VALLEY, CAL. Are permanent and always up to date, bd a The Stamp of Perfection. ene The Shoes we carry in stock bear all the evidences of being well made. To the unitiated who judge by experience they are unequalled. ‘Those who seek for other.good points will find it im the quality of the stock and the excellent workmanship. ‘The materials used are of the highest grade throughout. We Score a Point With Moderate Prices. BOVEY BROS., “Broad Street. © Don’t Be a Salmon Bellies, to @OOGOOOOOHOOHHOOO But if you are fond of SALT and CANNED FISH, consider these delicacies for breakfasts or lunches: Fine, Fat Mackerel, 10 cents apiece. figures. The result was that the drumsmeeas mers proved to their own satisfaction " how on old box stove under. considerNecessary to Raise Money in Order to ation bad burned on an average twentyHave One. one cords of wood a year, and that the we seer ck eetadilialsvalue of its total consumption to date fNegs y aarp Ladies at this city was in round figures $3,500. continues, bat nobody has as yet started out with the intention of raising the Good as a Trip to the City. funds that will be. required to equip The City of Paris has opened at the! .1q maintain one. National hotel, snite 6, an elegant line. gaid a well-posted gentleman today: of new Spring millinery, jackets, wraps, “The average free reading room in a tailor suits, silk, satin and cottoD) town as small-as this isa failure, and waists. The handsome new percale! grter a brief and inglorious existence . . crepons by the yard from $1 up, 44' shuts its doors leaving a heritage of Grenadine and wool. j,gebtedness behind it. My observadress patterns, all the “new” summer . tion shows that in order to make an ingoods in thin stuffs, and many novel-. stitution of the kind permanent and ties in the general line of furnishing . popular there must be a properly congoods for ladies and children. Mrs. quoted free public. library ‘in connecBostwick cordially invites the-ladies to! tion with it, the library constituting call and save a trip to the city. m13-tf. the principal feature of the institution and the reading room being simply an z adjunct to it.‘ Even then pleasant and Will be at the Nationul Exchange hotel , well-kept quarters are esséntial. A during the entire week and will give ' dismal and poorly furnished room in. free consultation and advice to ladies.! . ne delapidated, building will not fll} inches wide. Dr. Laura A. Harris The Doctor makes a specialty of all forms of chronic diseases, especially of women, and will give a permanent cure no matter of how long standing. The . the bill.” —_——__—___—_+ oe Revenue Stamp Decision. ings. ; m14-tt . According to treasury decision No, causes of the diseases will be fully i 756, rendered March istof this year, no lustrated to to the satisfaction of the stamps are required on bonds of oh: oe The Doctor can be seen af. i nistration. The impression had been Pe trout 1: te & oolook anh exer up to this time that revenue stamps were needed for such documents, bat storm. ten cases. comes long hair. asking. Six loaves breed for 25c at Homann’s , the decision says not. ie No need of this snowstorm. As the summer sun would melt the falling snow so will Ager’s Hialr melt these flakes of dandruff in the scalp. It goes further than 2 this: it prevents their formation. It has still other properties: it will restore color to gray hair in just ten times out of every “And it does even more: it feeds and nourishes the roots of the hair. Thin hair becomes thick: hair; and short hair beWe have a book on the Hair and Scalp. It is yours, for the ©OOOOO Commercial Street, GOOOGOOOO Canned Salmon and Sardines. Soused [Mackerel in Cans. Lobsters, Clams, Oysters. OOOOOOOEOD A: B. WOLE, . Clam cents apiece. Nevada City. @OOOOOOODOOOOOOOO Te A reldotit of Gruss Valley, who is} . best-known citizens of that town, met. a Nevada City man the other day who ‘the school department will be expected Valley man. store and bought two bits worth of . ). oned at me. a minute, looking me all over. . eastic drawl, ‘if I look any uglier than you do, for heaven’s sake, shoot !’ ” claimed to be looking for work. I seat . === ——e © © © © © 8 [aines © ' : © © © © © Should be Adopted Here. c GEL, BERS The board of education of the city of sad GE td ta ee ry, OAS Stockton has adopted a resolution ne Of the ugliest as welll as one of the} ine that henceforth all employes of to patronize the merchants of that city jin preferance to purchasing from merchants of other points. The argument is used that inasmuch as public em~ . ployes receive salaries that are paid by , the people ofa particular community, “J never but once. saw a mah who ““T was hunting in Penn Valley when ‘good able-bodied man te do it for me.” Tren against a fellow whose face would . in return therefore the same people jshould have the first chance to get it ma : frighten an army. ance into the TRaNnsoripr map’s ear. Se: “ back again. pees . “Just to get acquainted, I put up.my He says that a day or two ago a blonde did Sid Lobk sla at inten; Se we — Ninety Per Cent. of the people have some kind of humor in the blood, and “‘E made a resolution a long time. this eauses many diseases. Hood’s “What are you trying to do there?” . . ee a her . 20, I told him, ‘that if ever I found an . Sarsaparilla cures these diseases by exee fuglier man than I am, I would shoot, pelling the humor. She hadn’t been gone ong,” i. * » hadn't g very . him, Sea ‘Hoop’s Pris are non-irritating and f _ . the only-pills to take with Hood’s Sar “ ‘Well, he said. finally, with a-sar. Saparilla. — _————_-++ 260-> —___—_—_——__. “Fe stood thereunder the trees fo Six loaves bread for 25c at Homann’s. —_—_— — BEEHIVE “GROCERY _. . J.J.JACKSON, = Proprietor Agency For--lonogram Whiskey Blue Label Catsup . Shasta Water, Shasta Ginger Al Depot for Fancy Groceries ao PATE FOIS. DEVILED AND POTTED MEATS AND FISH. ; Masco Whee 9 iecescsess cscs sciocsaie Sh 00) Mikado Bodp. ccc cio cece seccicieas 05 Duffy’s Mait Whiskey..... 1 00) silk Soap 05 Pepsin Whiskey.5...c0ecceeseee 1 00 Ca paar Gaaih Gots Wilbknd, is. a 100 Olairette Soap...ccceeee eee eceeee 05 Monarch (Jug) Whiskey.... 1 00. Water Queen Soap...-.--s0004 05. FLX L Whiskey...0.cc00000ee 75 . Copco (white) Soap. ....0008 U5 Rock & Rye Whiskey..... 1 00) Cashmere (white) Soap.... 05 Maple Ram. ...004. iesweadage 1 00! Dandy Soa J Dy FO CPS. oo ick cnodbecsan: “OD. mei Peden a ae) heat a be Fern S0ap...cseeccsstessesseees 6 26 ei feat Se ee civine fubetes Gee Foam Wash'g Powder Sib pokg 90 bods penbweqa Vive cand cidbes [Diamond Dust Washing Powder. 05 = 2© © « « = « * ARABIAN ROAST’”’ Coffee is the Best. Give ita Trial, = © © = = = = = @ @ « RTS WER TE TE IE The Happiest Girl. Tn town is she who has received an Engagemeut or Wedding Ring purchased here. Our stock of Jewelry is particularly well suppiled with these articles of feminine adornments and their beauty is not equalled “by any other establishmentin this city. The settiugs are unique and the workmanship excellent. The stones are without flaw and very brilliant. There isa great variety of pieces and good quality at all figures, BRE RRR BRR RRR Cc. J. BRAND. Manufacturing Jeweler. — The Clock Strikes One as being a necessity in every family. It is a household regulator and it should be accurate, steady in its habits and of cheerful face. Our Clocks are all this and more too. They are HANDSOME CLOCKS. The r interior mechanism is made for hard and continuous work, but their exteriors are elegant, beautiful or ornate, according to the position they will occupy. Very little money will bay a serviceable clock. A. & Hi. W. Hartung, F. O. Luetje, Broad S8t.,.Nevada City. STOMACH TROUBLE. & Dr. Sanden’s Electric Belt Again Proves Its Great Curative Power. Dr. Sanden says that the health of the human body depends upon the vitality in it. Sickness or weakness of any kind is impossible when all the organs have sufficient strength to_ do their work. That is reasonable, is i The Soldier Boy Has Returned. oa pe sea trom the ase of the ViKor, Call on him for mendiag, Brite the “doc moaly with your genAnd do not hesitate orel eretem Shien eee be easily Fe To bring along your No. 9’s— MONE. J. 6 AYER, Lowell, Mass. He'll sole them while you wait. Shoes Made and Mendéed. Located on Broad Street, Below National Hotel. F : ; : Who answered his country’s call, ' L J TRAUTMAN has returned and is doing busie ° 9 ness at the old stand. ‘fe is prepared to do-all kinds of work in the SHOEMAKING line. Speak well of all the Trautmans, . They were sages But the Trautman of this city Is a master of the last. of the past, it not? Now, Dr. Sanden’s Electric Belt fills the body every day with vital strength, and nature thus aided soon overcomes disease. © ELECTRICITY A GREAT TONIC. @ "It ts nature’s vital force. The body cannot live without It. If you are weak or sick you need electricity. Quit drugging and ~< 4 try it. Read Dr. Sanden’s book, ** Three Classes of Men,”’ free.*

its ow l new Silk We 1dow Suit Pal, rst— n be ait CO.” THURSDAY ... A Nambor ‘Received at the intornal. Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue Frick has abstracted.a number of new _ decisions received from-the Treasury . California Department. They are as follows: By an act of Congress, approved February 28, 1899, the war revenue act was amended as folfows:. “ip “Whenever any body or note shall be secured -by a mortgage or deeds of trust but one stamp shall be required to be placed. upon such papers; -provided, that the stamp tax placed}. thereon shull be the’ highest rate required for said instraments, or either of them.” She: ee _ The parties giving a mortgage and al . bond or promissory note must stamp the one bearing the highest rate of. tax. If, for example, the tax on the mortgage is the higher, the note must be’ marked with a memorandum that the mortgage has been stamped according to law. — Copies of mortgages are not taxable ut the commissioner reiterates his . warning that duplicates and triplicates } } “each having the sane legal effect as the others executed * * -* in soy far as the war révenue law is concerned are original, and should be stamped as such.” When the additional .instru-}. ments are traly copiésand not executed . im the same manner as the original, these copies should still have éndorsed_. 'will be observed that it does not give on them the fact that they are copies. . California much of a show, anyway. The United States Attorney-General . The rest of the werld may hang on a holds that reinsurance policiés are not little longer, but this State is to be r 18—Our planet to come! 1gi8, and the same year was admitted planet to be, if not absolutely, par-. #2d ambition caused him to join with tially destroyed. =. others in a trip to the El Dorado of the So runs the prediction of Professor] West, and starting out incompany with Rudolph Falb of Vienna for 1899. It. his comrades he reached Sacramento — in October, 1849. After mining in Nevada, Plumas and Butte counties with varying success, he returned to Plumas county and practiced law at Quincy antil 1968, when he changed his location to Virginia City, where he followed his profession until July, 1869, when he . removed to Oroville, wher he resided up to the time of his death. A In 1873, upon the death of Judge Sexton, he was appoiuted District Judge, with jurisdiction in Tehama and Butte counties, aud when the New Constitution was adopted he was elected Superior Judge of Butte county, which ‘office he held for five years, In the fall of 1888 he was elected to succeed Judge L. D. Freer and held office for one term. He represeuted Butte county in the Legislature in 1859. Ss « Deceased was a Royal Arch Mason, and has served as Grand High Priest of his lodge. He was also a prominent Good ‘Templar. Judge Hundley was. married twice, his first wife being the daughter of General H. P. Russell of Buffalo, New York, and his second wife being Miss Lucy, daughter of the late taxable, whether for life, fire or marine . nothing more than an island after next] 4). ¢ 1 Bobo of this city insurance. His former Opinion only . July or August. Professor Falb’s prediction was given to the Imperial AcadA legacy of Government bonds to a. emy of Sciences at Vienna in March, city, the principal of the bonds to bej 1894, and the accuracy with which it kept invested, and the income to be described January and February conused on public parks is taxable. The . ditions of this year has attracted much ; law makes 00 exemption in ‘favor of. attention to it. bequests for benevolent purposes and . Professor Falb’s predictions of seismic as to the subject of the bequest being . disturbances have been fulfilled. For 4ustance, several days before the great held that the tax is not imposed upon . earthquake at Zante in March 1898, he the bonds, but upen the estate of the sent warning to the press al] -over covered life reinsurance, . Government bonds, the courts have decedent, i? Aand B own eighty acres of land jointly and make deeds dividing this land into two parcels by metes and bounds. These deeds are not taxable. “They do not vest title * * * these deeds:operate more in the nature of defining the boundary lines.” : Foreign stock certificates sold or delivered inthe United States are liable te tax. These certificates are taxable on transfer, though the complete transfer can only be made on the books of the company. Stock issued abroad, but . . sent to this country for the signature of. an officer of the corporation, is not taxable. A deed or mortgage executed in this country, but delivered outside, is not taxable. The New York Supreme Coart has decided in-the case entitled Loring ve. Chase that a referee in foreclosure must affix stamps to his deed made in pursuance of the judicial sale. In this case the court directed the stamps to be charged as part of the expenses of . the sale, The funeral took place today. A Piety Hill: Wedding. At their new home ‘on Piety Hill ast evening Rev. J. W. Phelps pronounced the words that made Albert Perryman and Miss Hattie Vail man and wife. The bride’s sister, Miss Isabel, and Gabel Anderson attended the couple. Asupper was served after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Perryman have many friends throughout the city who. will join the TRANScRIPT in widhiug them all‘sorts of joy. Heretofore many of Europe. Again, in March, 1893, he was invited to lecture before the Tourist Club of Vienna on the subject of ed earthquakes, but while accepting the} Handsome Window Decorations. invitation, postponed the lecture until RNP eS after April 18th, as an earthquake Bret Hones Nae" —— oe would take place about that time and pine et. eee ” fag cease he would prefer to include the results dragstore in artistic fashion. The A PPSror work is done in green in honor of of his investigation of this earthquake . Saint Patrick and the seventeenth of in his lecture. And the earthquake . Ireland. came. “I am nota prophet,” said Professor UNION:—:HOTEL, Falb in an interview. “My theories‘are [lain Street, Nevada City. . simply scientific investigations “into}p J, STEVENS, -~MaAwacrEr mundane anatomy. The interior of. — the earth is filled with a molten mass, subject to ebb and flow just like the waters of the ocean. Every intelligent es J. W. Maguire, Forest City, John Tyrrell, Grass Valley, W. Muse, “ dnd educated man knows this. Beate 2a tween the surface of the earth and this) FO" 8°. prancisco. molten mass, which is slowly cooling,. J, Ralm, : “ ’ CO, PF. French, + L. J. Sampson, “ J.T. Watters, “ Archie Sears, ‘“* F. Jenkins, “ J. Tobin, Salinas, GC. C. Rowell, Sheep’s Ranch, J. J. Jones, Sacramento, C. Lombard, ies : George Olsen, Washington, J. Rice, Blue Tent, there is only a shell of an average of eighteen miles in thickness, in some places thinner than in others, and here the confined force: escapes in the form of gas. But not finding such an outlet, through the influence of the moon, a great tidal wave sweeps round the inper crust of the earth and produces STOVE WITH A HISTORY. Thirty-five Hundred Dollars’ Worth of Wood Burned In It. In the bar-room of,the National hotel is a monster box stove With a remarkable history. It has been in use continuously of winters since 1864, and is apparently good for thirty-five years more of service. Last night a crowd of storm-bound drummers got to talking about it, and one of them who handles hardware said: ; “They don’t put such material into stoves nowadays. Manufacturers used to conduct their operations on honor, but now they nearly all seem to be trying to see how much skullduggery they can practice. Tliey go in for gingerbread jimcracks and don’t seem to think of making stoves that are crackproof.and won’t burn eut like tin.” Then the conversation took a turn to the terrible phenomena known as earthquakes.” , This is in short Professor Falb’s theory, and it has been much disputed, ‘particularly his reference to the influlence of the moom. Professor Falb calls attention to the “fully established” instance where a comet has come in contact with our planet and the results: 616, January 14th, ten people killed in China by the fall of a meteor. 823. November 8d, thirty-five villages destroyed in Saxony. 1511. September 4th, many lives destroyed by falling meteors at Crema. 1749. November 4th, a ship crossing the Atlantic was struck, killing several sailors. : Each of the instances, says Professor Falb, can be regarded as the fall of a small comet upon our planet. ‘A PUBLIC READING ROOM. J. Williams, You Bet. : 2) Somes CE We never did; but we have seen the clothing at this time of. the. year. so covered with dandruff that it looked as if it had been out in a regular snowin a special effort to create a fund: for but will: try to prevail on everybody dording:to ability and inclination, on a plan that admittedly. embodies some very practical and admirable features. It is proposed that sympathizers of the army’s work during this week should voluntarily deny themselves things that can hardly be called either, that they may give the amount thus saved tothe self-denial fund. In this) way, it is claimed, everybody will have a chance to help, even such as are regular supporters ot other churches or institutions. _irs ‘The public for this one week will be asked to give up such things as tobacco, candies, wines; concert tickets, etc., while Salvationists, who all the year round deny themselves of these luxarjes, will) make sacrifices in articles of food, clothing, car fares, etc. All these little savings run up to an astonishing figare, the world total: for last. year being not less than $400,000, a startling sum, when it is taken into consideration that the vast majority of the army’s soldiers are poor people, who regalarly give to the atmost. of their ability. = : This great missionary plan stands alone in the field, and certainly. has novel and practical features which must commend themselves to all, = _ Young Mothers. Croup is the terror of thousands of young mothers because its outbreak is so agonizing and frequeatly fatal. Shiloh’s Gough and Consumption Cure acts like magic in cases of Croup. It bas never been known to fail. The worst cases relieved immediately. Price. 25cts.,50 cts.and $1 00. For sale by H. Dickerman, the druggist. tf A Challenge. Nevapa Crty, March 15, 1899, Mr. Geo.-C, Gaylord, Capt. Mountain Company, U-R. K. of P.: Dear Sir—Garfield Conclave, No. 18, K. 8: F., hereby issues a challenge to enter into a Competitive drill with Mountain Co., U. R. K. P., at any time and for a wager that may be agra d upon by both parties. Respectfully yours, , Wm. M, Avery, Capt. Garfield Conclave, K.S.F. 1¢ e@e + For Rent.. The vacant store now in the TRANa . 6red the big dollar she left behind was r. this morning. “As Lam not enough of 2 win iam ee ot. he continued, “I reckon I'll hire some ‘woman of mature years came into his . ’ something: She got the godds and six way rejoicing. said the store-keeper, “when I discov@ counterfeit of the coarsest grade. -It

was nothing but pure lead. I kept my eyes open and finally learned that the woman was a stranger fi town and for her. She came to the store and I called her attention to what I supposed washer mistake. — ‘ “‘T have no use for it,’ she said lookat the coin. ~ paige a “ ‘Very well, madam,’ I remarked as coolly as I could, ‘you will hear from me again. Good day.’ “*But I don’t want any trouble,’ she exclaimed. E « ¢fhen,’ said I, ‘give me-a good dolJar as quick as you can for this chunk of lead,’ “She gave me the silver, took back the lead dollar and disappeared.” The speaker is of the opinion that the stranger is systematically engaged in circulating counterfeit money throughout the interior. of the State and he thinks the public should be warned against her. z . Many a Lover -~ Has turned with disgust from an otherwise lovable gitl with an _ offensive breath. -Karl’s Clover Root Tea purifies the breath by. its action on the bowels, etc., as nothing else will: Sold for years on absolute guarantee. Price 25 cts. and 50 cts. For sale by H. Dickerman, the druggist. tf eee Ripe Olives in Bulk. Another barrel of extra fine ones just received at J. J. Jackson’s Beehive grocery store on Commercial street. f10-tf" script Block is offered for rent. Apply to Fred E. Brown. tf Srx loaves bread for 25c at Homann’s. Photographs : MADE BY Lata AND . Grass VALLEY, CAL. Are permanent and always up to date, bd a The Stamp of Perfection. ene The Shoes we carry in stock bear all the evidences of being well made. To the unitiated who judge by experience they are unequalled. ‘Those who seek for other.good points will find it im the quality of the stock and the excellent workmanship. ‘The materials used are of the highest grade throughout. We Score a Point With Moderate Prices. BOVEY BROS., “Broad Street. © Don’t Be a Salmon Bellies, to @OOGOOOOOHOOHHOOO But if you are fond of SALT and CANNED FISH, consider these delicacies for breakfasts or lunches: Fine, Fat Mackerel, 10 cents apiece. figures. The result was that the drumsmeeas mers proved to their own satisfaction " how on old box stove under. considerNecessary to Raise Money in Order to ation bad burned on an average twentyHave One. one cords of wood a year, and that the we seer ck eetadilialsvalue of its total consumption to date fNegs y aarp Ladies at this city was in round figures $3,500. continues, bat nobody has as yet started out with the intention of raising the Good as a Trip to the City. funds that will be. required to equip The City of Paris has opened at the! .1q maintain one. National hotel, snite 6, an elegant line. gaid a well-posted gentleman today: of new Spring millinery, jackets, wraps, “The average free reading room in a tailor suits, silk, satin and cottoD) town as small-as this isa failure, and waists. The handsome new percale! grter a brief and inglorious existence . . crepons by the yard from $1 up, 44' shuts its doors leaving a heritage of Grenadine and wool. j,gebtedness behind it. My observadress patterns, all the “new” summer . tion shows that in order to make an ingoods in thin stuffs, and many novel-. stitution of the kind permanent and ties in the general line of furnishing . popular there must be a properly congoods for ladies and children. Mrs. quoted free public. library ‘in connecBostwick cordially invites the-ladies to! tion with it, the library constituting call and save a trip to the city. m13-tf. the principal feature of the institution and the reading room being simply an z adjunct to it.‘ Even then pleasant and Will be at the Nationul Exchange hotel , well-kept quarters are esséntial. A during the entire week and will give ' dismal and poorly furnished room in. free consultation and advice to ladies.! . ne delapidated, building will not fll} inches wide. Dr. Laura A. Harris The Doctor makes a specialty of all forms of chronic diseases, especially of women, and will give a permanent cure no matter of how long standing. The . the bill.” —_——__—___—_+ oe Revenue Stamp Decision. ings.. ; m14-tt . According to treasury decision No, causes of the diseases will be fully i 756, rendered March istof this year, no lustrated to to the satisfaction of the stamps are required on bonds of oh: oe The Doctor can be seen af. i nistration. The impression had been Pe trout 1: te & oolook anh exer up to this time that revenue stamps were needed for such documents, bat storm. ten cases. comes long hair. asking. Six loaves breed for 25c at Homann’s , the decision says not. ie No need of this snowstorm. As the summer sun would melt the falling snow so will Ager’s Hialr melt these flakes of dandruff in the scalp. It goes further than 2 this: it prevents their formation. It has still other properties: it will restore color to gray hair in just ten times out of every “And it does even more: it feeds and nourishes the roots of the hair. Thin hair becomes thick: hair; and short hair beWe have a book on the Hair and Scalp. It is yours, for the ©OOOOO Commercial Street, GOOOGOOOO Canned Salmon and Sardines. Soused [Mackerel in Cans. Lobsters, Clams, Oysters. OOOOOOOEOD A: B. WOLE, . Clam cents apiece. Nevada City. @OOOOOOODOOOOOOOO Te A reldotit of Gruss Valley, who is} . best-known citizens of that town, met. a Nevada City man the other day who ‘the school department will be expected Valley man. store and bought two bits worth of . ). oned at me. a minute, looking me all over. . eastic drawl, ‘if I look any uglier than you do, for heaven’s sake, shoot !’ ” claimed to be looking for work. I seat . === ——e © © © © © 8 [aines © ' : © © © © © Should be Adopted Here. c GEL, BERS The board of education of the city of sad GE td ta ee ry, OAS Stockton has adopted a resolution ne Of the ugliest as welll as one of the} ine that henceforth all employes of to patronize the merchants of that city jin preferance to purchasing from merchants of other points. The argument is used that inasmuch as public em~ . ployes receive salaries that are paid by , the people ofa particular community, “J never but once. saw a mah who ““T was hunting in Penn Valley when ‘good able-bodied man te do it for me.” Tren against a fellow whose face would . in return therefore the same people jshould have the first chance to get it ma : frighten an army. ance into the TRaNnsoripr map’s ear. Se: “ back again. pees . “Just to get acquainted, I put up.my He says that a day or two ago a blonde did Sid Lobk sla at inten; Se we — Ninety Per Cent. of the people have some kind of humor in the blood, and “‘E made a resolution a long time. this eauses many diseases. Hood’s “What are you trying to do there?” . . ee a her . 20, I told him, ‘that if ever I found an . Sarsaparilla cures these diseases by exee fuglier man than I am, I would shoot, pelling the humor. 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Manufacturing Jeweler. — The Clock Strikes One as being a necessity in every family. It is a household regulator and it should be accurate, steady in its habits and of cheerful face. Our Clocks are all this and more too. They are HANDSOME CLOCKS. The r interior mechanism is made for hard and continuous work, but their exteriors are elegant, beautiful or ornate, according to the position they will occupy. Very little money will bay a serviceable clock. A. & Hi. W. Hartung, F. O. Luetje, Broad S8t.,.Nevada City. STOMACH TROUBLE. & Dr. Sanden’s Electric Belt Again Proves Its Great Curative Power. Dr. Sanden says that the health of the human body depends upon the vitality in it. Sickness or weakness of any kind is impossible when all the organs have sufficient strength to_ do their work. That is reasonable, is i The Soldier Boy Has Returned. oa pe sea trom the ase of the ViKor, Call on him for mendiag, Brite the “doc moaly with your genAnd do not hesitate orel eretem Shien eee be easily Fe To bring along your No. 9’s— MONE. J. 6 AYER, Lowell, Mass. He'll sole them while you wait. Shoes Made and Mendéed. Located on Broad Street, Below National Hotel. F : ; : Who answered his country’s call, ' L J TRAUTMAN has returned and is doing busie ° 9 ness at the old stand. ‘fe is prepared to do-all kinds of work in the SHOEMAKING line. Speak well of all the Trautmans, . They were sages But the Trautman of this city Is a master of the last. of the past, it not? Now, Dr. Sanden’s Electric Belt fills the body every day with vital strength, and nature thus aided soon overcomes disease. © ELECTRICITY A GREAT TONIC. @ "It ts nature’s vital force. The body cannot live without It. If you are weak or sick you need electricity. Quit drugging and ~< 4 try it. 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