March 23, 1904 (4 pages)

Nevapa City Daity TRANSCRIPT {9 NAT P. BROWN, Proprietor. FRED EE. BROWN, Manager. Peeves: Oe SUBSORIPTION Byflall, °* $6 Per Year. By Carrier, is s Delivered to any vart iffthe city. Excepted, at Nevada City = 12 1-2c Per Week Issued Every Evening, Sundays WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 1904 PROMISE AND PERFORMANCE HE promise of Russia to concentrate 450,000 men in Manchuria before the close of April is not possible of accomplishment, notwithstanding the strong probability of belief of the St. Petersburg Cabinet that the work is within human skill. sian skill or means, says the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. In-the first place, her trans-Siberian railway, on which she is depending, is composed of a single track, 5,823 miles in length from Moscow to Port Arthur, while the equipment is far more provincial than that of an American railJA Firm That Has Been It certainly is without and far beyond Rusway of fifty years ago. locomotives are wood burners. Port Arthur eighteen days are required for the quickest freight trains, and slow trains take thirty days. est passenger trains require fourteen days for the trip and the work of moving 450,000 men within the next forty days begins to assume ominous proportions when the lightness of the rails, the difficulties in the way of fuel and the meager mileage of sidings are taken into consideration. A writer in the Army and Navy Journal calls attention to the fact that with a dozen equipped railways at the service of the War Department during the Spanish War fully thirty days were required by the United States to concentrate 40,000 men at Chicamauga, and between weather conditions in the United’States and in Russia and Siberia there is simply If it required that length of time to concentrate 40,000 men at Chicamauga, with all the advantage of weather and) equipments at hand, the impossibility of concentrating 450,ooo men in Manchuria before equipment and weather conditions being considered, does not seem to require much demonstration, even with all allowances for the number of troops now at Vladivostok, at Port Arthur or at Harbin and in its vicinity. It may be an easy task for Russia to transport General Kuropatkin to the front via the trans—Siberian railway, and to give him Godspeed to the accompaniment of flying banners and fife and drum, but the transportation of 450,000 men is another matter and an plisnment. The rails are but fifty-four pounds to the yard the entire length of trackage, and many of the > PP HH HHS SOME STRONG WORDS For the trip from Moscow to Her swiftdouble track and admirably no possibility of comparison.the close of April, distance, effort impossible of accomDOUGLAS, LACEY & CO. ATTRACTIONS ANEAD Honorable In Their Ryery Dealing. This paper bas refrained until now in taking any sides in the disputed contentions that have been going the rounds of the press and gossipers as to whether or not Douglas, Lacey & Company would see to it that the indebtedness of the Gold Tannel, Orleans, Federal Loan and Erie mines would be met by them. Frankly, at the outset, we did not seriously entertain the opinion that those debts would be satisfied by the firm above mentioned because it is exceptional in the history of this county that the promotere of any ansuccessful enterprise have volanteered to make good deficiencies caused by bad luck or bad management. But now that the unexpected has happened we must admit that there is the utmost oredit due to the banking firm of Douglas, Lacey & Oo. While we do not know personally of their operations in other localities, we can epeak of them as we have found them here. An inquiry as to their s'anding commercially resulted in the information that the firm is rated Al, which is the highest given any institution. Undoubtedly there is not a business housé ia the county bat that can find on their books account after account ranning into the hundreds of dollars still charged against eome defunct mining company that has bilked tbe public.’ And any company that will cause to be distributed among the working men aod merchants here over $125,000, and then come forward volumbarily and made good the losses of the companies it has fostered will always flod a welcome here, and we sincerely hope that it will see fit to resume in our midst. It may be in place to add a word concerning their representative in Oslifornia, Walter W. Vick, their. mine auditor, is a graduate of the Government Military Academy at Annapolis, subsequently filling with much credit the position of pay-master for the Government during the Spanish-American war, all of which fitted him mos’. perfectly for the position he now holds. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word, and his return here in a few daye will be gladly noted. Ready for Business R. J. and P. W. Ronchi, who are now engaged in businese here ander the firm mame of Ronchi Bros., opened their new store to the public today. The new fruit and vegetable store, which ie located in the Downey Block on the corner of Main and Union streets, has been connected with their tobacco and notion stand by a large arched entranve, and the whole interior of the double store has been Manager Jacobs Has fentitled “‘Our Goblins’ on Friday, be misunderstood: “No device in evasion of its provisions, (the Sherman law), however skillfully such device is contrived, and no N delivering the opinion of the court in the Northern Securities case Justice Harlan used the following strong words—words full of meaning and the meaning not to combination by whomsover formed, is beyond the reach of the supreme law of the land, if such device or combination by its operation directly restrains commerce among States, or with foreign nations, in violation of an act of Congress,” There is the wood pulp and paper trust, which is a device skillfully formed to evade man law. controls the entire book, news and sells or refuses to sell to whom it pleases and fixes the price as it pleases and when it pleases, ligence—on every magazine, on every school book and on every newspaper in the United States, and, therefore, on every citizen who buys a book or who buys a paper. comes within the purview of the remarks of Justice Harlan and within the purview of the decision of the Supreme Court as no other combine in all the land comes. It operates directly in restraint of commerce among the States in violation of the acts of Congress. the provisions of the SherIt and magazine paper output It is a tax on intel_ It Married in England. The pleasing news has been received bere to the effect that John Bond, a ‘former resident, bas become a benedict in England. The young man was espoused about the middle of the present month. When making thie city his bome Mr. Bond was employed at » 4be Champion mine and about two years ago be gave up bis position and left for Mexico, where he also identibimeelf with mining until recently when be returned to the mother . « While bere he was an entbu‘and active member of Company ©, N.G. O., aud acted in the capacity of tagler. He hss many friends ip Sevade City who will bear with pleas' of his metrimunial step, and late, will wish bim and hia ie a bon voyege of marital bliss. » Bond is® grandson of Mr. and ie Bond of Spring street, two ty’e most highly and respectpesidents. Against Wire. . Cuico, Butte county, March 22—Had it not been for the presence of mind of Lee Spangler, Oharles Coleman would have been electrocuted yesterday at the Centerville power house. As it is, he is suffering with a pair of badly burned feet and legs, besides having oumerous burns and bruises on oth r portions of bis body. In making some repairs, Mr. Coleman had occasion to uee an eighteen-foot stepladder. While on top the ladder he lost his balance aod fell against a wire carrying 110 volts. This wire became wrapped around his legs and also came in contact with the matin wire, carrying 15,000 volts. While wrapped in the wires he fell onto one of the converters, burning his head. Mr. Spangler, who wae standing near, immediately threw off the switch and thus prevented what might have been a serious accident. re-arranged and fitted up in an attractive style Ronchi Bros. are up-todate business men and have the confidence and good wishes of the entire community for the success of their new venture. A telephone has been installed in the pew store for the convenience of cus tomers—No. 781. A Premonition. PORTLAND, Oregon, March 22.—A dispatch from Hoquiam, Wash., says: News has reached here that Mrs, Anna C. Paul, 80 years of age, died in her home at Ocosta last Saturday from old age. Mrs. Paul had a presentiment that she was going to die, for Tuesday sbe to!d her husband and sone she was about to leave them. Saturday mornSpecial Dispatches to Transcript ") Popular Companies on the Way. Marager Jacobs has a number of troupes booked for April and May. The first attraction to be given at the Theater will be Gill’s famous comedy April 8th. It is an “up-to-date musical comedy that never fails to please all who appreciate merit as seen and heard before the footlights. There is to be operatic singing of a high order throughout the entire plece, and the daneing alone is said to be worth the price of.admission. Fourteen big acts comprise the evening's entertainment, and the chorus is exceptionally good. The L. Cooley Oompany will appear on May 21st. It isa repertoire company and gives popular plays to large audiences wherever they go. A pretty three-act comedy, “Wise Woman,” will also be produced for the firet time in this city, The date of its rendition in May will be announced later. i -———__ + e@e Against Land = Grabbing. The big stockmen and timber men of the West who have forty or fifty thou‘sand acres of land who are ambitious to increase it to one hundred thousand acres will have to move lively and rastle some dummies and substitates to make 160 or 820 acre entries under the timber and stone act, or the desert land act, or the commater’s clause of the homestead act, or they will not falfill their desires. The country and. Congress is beginning to wake up to the importance of saving this western public domain, our greatest resource today, with national irrigation and established government policy, and converting it into homes for settlers and homeseekers. It.looksas though the days of the speculator and landgrabber were numbered. The Rainfall. Following ‘is the rainfall, as recorded for the twenty-four hours ending at nine o'clock this morning: Since last report.... irae So far this month.. .. 17 81 For the season Dying from a Bite Reppine, March 22.—J. F. Scbilling, one of the most popular merchants of Shaeta county, is not expected to live. He fs the victim of one of the strangest A week ego Schilling was bitten by a house cat. It was not believed serious results would follow, During the past two days blood poisoning has set in and his entire body is now affected. The doctore say itisa remarkable case. No Hitch. of accidents. WasHineTton, March 22 —AttorneyGREAT DAMAGE BY STORM Wires are Down in the Sierras and Several Land Slides are Reported. San Francisco, March 23—Telegraphic communica= tion is very meager as all the wires are down in the Sierra Nevada mountains where several large landslides have occurred carrying away telegraphic wires and wrecking rail. road track. morning derailing two engines was injured. Other snow slides struck Six trains are tied up between Sacramento and Truckee. A snow slide struck a train in Butte Canon early this neer and firemen who were afterwards rescued. A terrific snow storm is raging throughout the Sierras. and five cars. No one was work engine, burying engiserene Superior Court. The following business was transacted in the Superior Oourt today Judge F. T. Nilon presiding :J. H Coughlan vs. Lillien Ooughlan, The plaintiff having been cited to eppear and. show cauee why -he. should not be punished for contempt in not complying with a previous order, appeared in court, Both parties to the action were eworn and testified: The alleged matter of contempt was then argued and submitted. Estate of E. M. Preston, deceased. , Decree showing due and legal notice has been given to creditors. To Organize, New Onwane, Maroh 22 —The British residents here have sent a petition to Sir Ernest Satow, asking that a British warehip be allowed to remein at New Chwang. United States Oonsul Miller proposes the organization of all foreigners in New Chwang so as to insure their intelligence regarding war movements in this vicinity and also for their mutual protection. ‘ Polaied Hills e Nothing worries a liar like being forced to tell the truth. Some women have nerves, while some others merely bave nerve, Nearly every married woman is a trifle envious of a rich widow. Marriage is a partnersbip in which @ man usuelly poses as the silent partner. Ife woman doesn’t get angry when Genera] Knox avnounced after the Cabinet meeting this afternoon that there had been no hitch in the progress of arrangements for the transfer of the Panama Oanal property to the United States, and that Assistant Attorney-General Day and Attorney Russell leave for Paris tomorrow to complete the details. The newly organized Panama Oommiseion met today for ing she arose, presumably in the beet of health and dreseed herself in the garments she desired to be buried in. She then lay on the bed, folded her hands on her breast and was soon fast asleep. Her sons did not awaken her to ber bedside, they found her dead, Mrs. Paul was a German. husband and two sons. More Storm. noon McAdie, of the official forecast service, gave out the information that a storm iscoming dogn the coast of Washington and that tbe rivers will probably be flooded. He aleo stated that the storm will move south, accompanied by high winds off the coast and rain in the interior, ‘‘Have something” is good, have a little “Old Gilt Edge” whisky is better—puts the ‘“‘right edge” on your hospitality. Wichman, Lutgen & Oo., Embroidery Lessons Given on Monday and Friday aftetnoons. Apply to Mrs. James Oamns, Transcript Building, OCommeroial for breakfast, but decided to let ber sleep. An hour or so later, on going She left a San Francisco, March 22—This atterthe firet time. All the members were present, After a business session at which there was only a general discussion of plens the Commissioners adjourned to the White House, where they were entertained by President Roosevelt at luncheon. They sail for the Isthmus on Merch 29th. CATARRH va ee a ELy’s CREAM BALM This Remedy is a Specific, Sure to Give Satisfaction. QIVES RELIEF AT ONCE. Tt cleanses, soothes, heals, and protects the diseased membrane. It cures Catarrh and drives away a Cold in the Head quickly. Restores the Senses of Taste and Sm Easy to use. Contains no injurious drugs, Applied into the nostrils and absorbed. asked her age it’e a pretty sure sign that she is a grandmother, Of course a girl thinks her new hat tea perfect dream but all the other girle are apt to think it a nightmare. Obristians can go to parties, attend lodges and go and eee their neighbors no matter how hard it rains or snows bat they dare not jeopardize their health by going to church on the Sabbath day. Bad example. There are numerous “consumption cares” but they all fall down when it comes to curing the consumption of beer and whisky. poner Oalifornia Champagnola—red and white—a beverage strictly pare, refreshing and delicious, made from Oalifornia wines. At Britland’s. tf taser ena A Surprised Duke. Just after the late Duke of Ricbmond and Gordon received the latter half of his title—he was created Dike of Gordon in Yanuary, 1876—he vas sent to this country as president of the British commission to our centennial exposition. While in this country he beard of a certain picture owned by ua country woman in which he thought he might be interested, and so wrote to her, using the official stationery of the commission and signing himself, as a peer does, simply by the names of his title, “Richmend and Gordon.” Much to his surprise and a good deal to his disgust-—-for he had precise ideas as to his dignity as a duke—the letter which he received in answer to his was addressed, “Messrs. Richmond & Gordon,” and began, “Gentlemen!” At the Sociable, Mr. Sliptongue—I have not met your wife. Is she here this evening? Mr. Hansome—Yes, but just at “this moment she is,engaged over there at the piano. Mr. Sliptongue (with affected entbusiasm)—Ahb, I see! She is that goddesslike beauty who is playing an accompaniment fur the mountain of flesh who is singing. Mr. EHlansome (stifiy)—My wife does not play; she sings.—London Telegraph. art 'lreasures, “J understand you have a number of art treasures.” “Any number of ’em,” answered Mr. Cumrox. “By the way, how would you define an art treasure?” : “An art treasure, as nearly as I can figure it out, is something that is con @idered all the more valuable for being Pecondhand goods.”—Washington Star. A Matter of Opinion. “Pardon me, sir, but isn’t there an other artist in this building?’ “Well, that is a matter of opinion. There is another fellow who paints.”— Chicago Journal. " A Little Mixed. Patient—-Look here, doctor. I’m not going to starve to death for the sake of living a little longer. Working Overtim e, Eight bour laws are ignored by those ireiess, little workers—Dr, King’s New Life Pills. Millions are always at work, night and day, curing L[odigestion, Biliousness, Constipation, Sick Headache and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure. Only 25c at Vinton’s drag store ——_ _ + oe Th> Curse of WomankindIs sick and nervous headaches. Sherman’s Headache Oure gives instant: re lief. One dose cures. ‘Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Immediate relief 25c and 10c a box. It cures neuralgia Every box guaranteed. For sale by H. area ee NOTIONS AT MAHEP & CO’SWarren’s Feather Bone Girdle Foundations at’so cents each. Just the thing to make the new girdle on, New Trimming Buttons. In white, pearl, brass, gus metal, black and white, crocket and jeweled. All sizes, Full line of Shirt Waists. New Black Crush Leather Belts: New Bone Hair Pins. New Neckware New Sleeve Ruching. New Ribbons .New Trimming Braids. New Laces OUR GLOVE STOCK. Come to-us for-gloves in cotton, silk and kid. All colors, all sizes and fitted to the hand. Phylis Stock Foundations, 10 tents New Black Lace Hose. New Corsets. New Lace Pins New Large Lace Collars a Maher & Co., Nevada City Vinton’s Cough Syrup ==WILL CURE IT= Just to Remind You That we are getting our Nevada City Store ready and will have a Grand Display of Millinery there in a few days. We will give our Grand Opening Monday and Tuesday —March 28th and 29th——— ia when we will bave on display a handsome line of Spring and Summer Millinery. A cordial invitation is extended to the ladies to attend. . .MIRS. L. LUBECK Commercial Street, Nevada Gity. Ask your Dealer for Midvale Drill Steel ABC Sonemian Bure, Pale ané Spariding. Bottled at the Brewéiry Couls, SOLD VERT WHtae, & (oe <a Woman Killed. . He’s Very Firm. Sroxang, March 22d—But one death is expected to result from the wreck of the Great Northern westbound flyer near Fisher rive Montana, yesterday. The victim isan unknown woman. She was caught in the wreckage and badly crushed. Many other passengers were injured, Seven cars were derailed one of them catching fire from the exploInpIANAPoLis, March 22—Replying to continued suggestions that he be the candidate for Vice-President of one party or another, John Mitchell, the. Labor Leader, this morning said: “1 am nota candidate for any political office, either appointive or elective, and I would not accept a nomination it it were offered to me on a silver piatsion of a gas tank. ter.” No Protest. Tox10, March 22—The Japanese Gov7 ernment denies the report from Paris. Bi. that France, acting on behalf of Ruesia, has protested to the Japanese Government on account .of the bomof the bardment of the quarantine station at San Shan Jao on the 10¢h instant. No protest of the kind has go far reached the Imperial Gove:nment at Tokio. : Good Meats. -PRIZE FIGHT will be received at the National Hotel Bar FRIDAY NIGHT oR ow ee Colley Brothers have the very best of beef, pork, mutton and veal on hand at all times, If you wart a good, cool drink o' beer—the very best in town—drop in Diekerman, sole agent. and see Vm, Darry. Free Hot Lunch Y ee. ets] Stieet. tf Large Size, 50 cents at Druggists or cant Trial Size, 10 cents by mail, " GLY BROTHERS, 56 Warren St., New York. BIG ~ <meta AMES BRITT YOUNG CORBETT = HOTEL ANTLERS.» Friday Night — FREE LUNCH will be served after the Fight!. cmenalanienieninsbammmenee tneetammraee eee eet Fd . Will be served during the evening CdILI CON CARNE ~—~~end other good things A cordial invitation is extended to you all to come and partake of it. PALMER & JOEBSO, Fine Liquorsi® Cigars. Brerything Stritly High Class BROAD STREET : Daily OD John QO, . rived here fae =9A. Gar ec ‘J. Oarroll a Francisco ¢ ring’s train. B. Oonley CO W. Wr a business t J. A. Be here from 8 B. B. Lor on a busines «iL. J. Fitzg ang frow a \ . Mre. M. K for a visit to _ Oapt. J. left this mor dng business © Robert . morning fro Buperintei Plumbago : vening frok . W. Moran bn last eveni _H. L. Swe vening. William M isco on a vit John Werr home on Pro . The young juite ill at T Richard G .trip to Sacr ’ Miss Kate : Fom a visit t -Mrs. Hanle by, who has Aproved. ‘Prof. Ed. } hom have b covered. Mrs. O. C. jen ill at her ‘convalescin B Tym arri He yesterda: co this mor A. R. Morris ied to his h out again. theriff Jao RB county m Sau F laid > ar has entire! je today. r. O. O. He ento last r filliam Os b for Mary: siting A. McGill lle yeste thie morr ik Lee, w of steel turned t .J.H.¥ } this even: rend gent! } bas near! t pleasing inds here. TE oF OHIO, : Luos Nx J, Ox Senior partn fenEY & Co., by of Tolec } esaid, and sum of ¢ RS for each BH that can -HALL’s Oats Sworn to bef . My presen: mber, A. D., EAL Hall’s Ostar s. vy, aod acte d macous s nd for vestin . F. J. CHE Sold by all Hall’s Fami! Want Vienna, Mar ulgarian Am¢ ns in last year Odessa on Frequest to G ar for hia per 0 forces at t be said she w A most s TOcer ane chilling’s bme uplift Moneybs

Nevapa City Daity TRANSCRIPT {9 NAT P. BROWN, Proprietor. FRED EE. BROWN, Manager. Peeves: Oe SUBSORIPTION Byflall, °* $6 Per Year. By Carrier, is s Delivered to any vart iffthe city. Excepted, at Nevada City = 12 1-2c Per Week Issued Every Evening, Sundays WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 1904 PROMISE AND PERFORMANCE HE promise of Russia to concentrate 450,000 men in Manchuria before the close of April is not possible of accomplishment, notwithstanding the strong probability of belief of the St. Petersburg Cabinet that the work is within human skill. sian skill or means, says the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. In-the first place, her trans-Siberian railway, on which she is depending, is composed of a single track, 5,823 miles in length from Moscow to Port Arthur, while the equipment is far more provincial than that of an American railJA Firm That Has Been It certainly is without and far beyond Rusway of fifty years ago. locomotives are wood burners. Port Arthur eighteen days are required for the quickest freight trains, and slow trains take thirty days. est passenger trains require fourteen days for the trip and the work of moving 450,000 men within the next forty days begins to assume ominous proportions when the lightness of the rails, the difficulties in the way of fuel and the meager mileage of sidings are taken into consideration. A writer in the Army and Navy Journal calls attention to the fact that with a dozen equipped railways at the service of the War Department during the Spanish War fully thirty days were required by the United States to concentrate 40,000 men at Chicamauga, and between weather conditions in the United’States and in Russia and Siberia there is simply If it required that length of time to concentrate 40,000 men at Chicamauga, with all the advantage of weather and) equipments at hand, the impossibility of concentrating 450,ooo men in Manchuria before equipment and weather conditions being considered, does not seem to require much demonstration, even with all allowances for the number of troops now at Vladivostok, at Port Arthur or at Harbin and in its vicinity. It may be an easy task for Russia to transport General Kuropatkin to the front via the trans—Siberian railway, and to give him Godspeed to the accompaniment of flying banners and fife and drum, but the transportation of 450,000 men is another matter and an plisnment. The rails are but fifty-four pounds to the yard the entire length of trackage, and many of the > PP HH HHS SOME STRONG WORDS For the trip from Moscow to Her swiftdouble track and admirably no possibility of comparison.the close of April, distance, effort impossible of accomDOUGLAS, LACEY & CO. ATTRACTIONS ANEAD Honorable In Their Ryery Dealing. This paper bas refrained until now in taking any sides in the disputed contentions that have been going the rounds of the press and gossipers as to whether or not Douglas, Lacey & Company would see to it that the indebtedness of the Gold Tannel, Orleans, Federal Loan and Erie mines would be met by them. Frankly, at the outset, we did not seriously entertain the opinion that those debts would be satisfied by the firm above mentioned because it is exceptional in the history of this county that the promotere of any ansuccessful enterprise have volanteered to make good deficiencies caused by bad luck or bad management. But now that the unexpected has happened we must admit that there is the utmost oredit due to the banking firm of Douglas, Lacey & Oo. While we do not know personally of their operations in other localities, we can epeak of them as we have found them here. An inquiry as to their s'anding commercially resulted in the information that the firm is rated Al, which is the highest given any institution. Undoubtedly there is not a business housé ia the county bat that can find on their books account after account ranning into the hundreds of dollars still charged against eome defunct mining company that has bilked tbe public.’ And any company that will cause to be distributed among the working men aod merchants here over $125,000, and then come forward volumbarily and made good the losses of the companies it has fostered will always flod a welcome here, and we sincerely hope that it will see fit to resume in our midst. It may be in place to add a word concerning their representative in Oslifornia, Walter W. Vick, their. mine auditor, is a graduate of the Government Military Academy at Annapolis, subsequently filling with much credit the position of pay-master for the Government during the Spanish-American war, all of which fitted him mos’. perfectly for the position he now holds. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word, and his return here in a few daye will be gladly noted. Ready for Business R. J. and P. W. Ronchi, who are now engaged in businese here ander the firm mame of Ronchi Bros., opened their new store to the public today. The new fruit and vegetable store, which ie located in the Downey Block on the corner of Main and Union streets, has been connected with their tobacco and notion stand by a large arched entranve, and the whole interior of the double store has been Manager Jacobs Has fentitled “‘Our Goblins’ on Friday, be misunderstood: “No device in evasion of its provisions, (the Sherman law), however skillfully such device is contrived, and no N delivering the opinion of the court in the Northern Securities case Justice Harlan used the following strong words—words full of meaning and the meaning not to combination by whomsover formed, is beyond the reach of the supreme law of the land, if such device or combination by its operation directly restrains commerce among States, or with foreign nations, in violation of an act of Congress,” There is the wood pulp and paper trust, which is a device skillfully formed to evade man law. controls the entire book, news and sells or refuses to sell to whom it pleases and fixes the price as it pleases and when it pleases, ligence—on every magazine, on every school book and on every newspaper in the United States, and, therefore, on every citizen who buys a book or who buys a paper. comes within the purview of the remarks of Justice Harlan and within the purview of the decision of the Supreme Court as no other combine in all the land comes. It operates directly in restraint of commerce among the States in violation of the acts of Congress. the provisions of the SherIt and magazine paper output It is a tax on intel_ It Married in England. The pleasing news has been received bere to the effect that John Bond, a ‘former resident, bas become a benedict in England. The young man was espoused about the middle of the present month. When making thie city his bome Mr. Bond was employed at » 4be Champion mine and about two years ago be gave up bis position and left for Mexico, where he also identibimeelf with mining until recently when be returned to the mother . « While bere he was an entbu‘and active member of Company ©, N.G. O., aud acted in the capacity of tagler. He hss many friends ip Sevade City who will bear with pleas' of his metrimunial step, and late, will wish bim and hia ie a bon voyege of marital bliss. » Bond is® grandson of Mr. and ie Bond of Spring street, two ty’e most highly and respectpesidents. Against Wire. . Cuico, Butte county, March 22—Had it not been for the presence of mind of Lee Spangler, Oharles Coleman would have been electrocuted yesterday at the Centerville power house. As it is, he is suffering with a pair of badly burned feet and legs, besides having oumerous burns and bruises on oth r portions of bis body. In making some repairs, Mr. Coleman had occasion to uee an eighteen-foot stepladder. While on top the ladder he lost his balance aod fell against a wire carrying 110 volts. This wire became wrapped around his legs and also came in contact with the matin wire, carrying 15,000 volts. While wrapped in the wires he fell onto one of the converters, burning his head. Mr. Spangler, who wae standing near, immediately threw off the switch and thus prevented what might have been a serious accident. re-arranged and fitted up in an attractive style Ronchi Bros. are up-todate business men and have the confidence and good wishes of the entire community for the success of their new venture. A telephone has been installed in the pew store for the convenience of cus tomers—No. 781. A Premonition. PORTLAND, Oregon, March 22.—A dispatch from Hoquiam, Wash., says: News has reached here that Mrs, Anna C. Paul, 80 years of age, died in her home at Ocosta last Saturday from old age. Mrs. Paul had a presentiment that she was going to die, for Tuesday sbe to!d her husband and sone she was about to leave them. Saturday mornSpecial Dispatches to Transcript ") Popular Companies on the Way. Marager Jacobs has a number of troupes booked for April and May. The first attraction to be given at the Theater will be Gill’s famous comedy April 8th. It is an “up-to-date musical comedy that never fails to please all who appreciate merit as seen and heard before the footlights. There is to be operatic singing of a high order throughout the entire plece, and the daneing alone is said to be worth the price of.admission. Fourteen big acts comprise the evening's entertainment, and the chorus is exceptionally good. The L. Cooley Oompany will appear on May 21st. It isa repertoire company and gives popular plays to large audiences wherever they go. A pretty three-act comedy, “Wise Woman,” will also be produced for the firet time in this city, The date of its rendition in May will be announced later. i -———__ + e@e Against Land = Grabbing. The big stockmen and timber men of the West who have forty or fifty thou‘sand acres of land who are ambitious to increase it to one hundred thousand acres will have to move lively and rastle some dummies and substitates to make 160 or 820 acre entries under the timber and stone act, or the desert land act, or the commater’s clause of the homestead act, or they will not falfill their desires. The country and. Congress is beginning to wake up to the importance of saving this western public domain, our greatest resource today, with national irrigation and established government policy, and converting it into homes for settlers and homeseekers. It.looksas though the days of the speculator and landgrabber were numbered. The Rainfall. Following ‘is the rainfall, as recorded for the twenty-four hours ending at nine o'clock this morning: Since last report....... irae So far this month.... .... 17 81 For the season Dying from a Bite Reppine, March 22.—J. F. Scbilling, one of the most popular merchants of Shaeta county, is not expected to live. He fs the victim of one of the strangest A week ego Schilling was bitten by a house cat. It was not believed serious results would follow, During the past two days blood poisoning has set in and his entire body is now affected. The doctore say itisa remarkable case. No Hitch. of accidents. WasHineTton, March 22 —AttorneyGREAT DAMAGE BY STORM Wires are Down in the Sierras and Several Land Slides are Reported. San Francisco, March 23—Telegraphic communica= tion is very meager as all the wires are down in the Sierra Nevada mountains where several large landslides have occurred carrying away telegraphic wires and wrecking rail. road track. morning derailing two engines was injured. Other snow slides struck Six trains are tied up between Sacramento and Truckee. A snow slide struck a train in Butte Canon early this neer and firemen who were afterwards rescued. A terrific snow storm is raging throughout the Sierras. and five cars. No one was work engine, burying engiserene Superior Court. The following business was transacted in the Superior Oourt today Judge F. T. Nilon presiding :J. H Coughlan vs. Lillien Ooughlan, The plaintiff having been cited to eppear and. show cauee why -he. should not be punished for contempt in not complying with a previous order, appeared in court, Both parties to the action were eworn and testified: The alleged matter of contempt was then argued and submitted. Estate of E. M. Preston, deceased. , Decree showing due and legal notice has been given to creditors. To Organize, New Onwane, Maroh 22 —The British residents here have sent a petition to Sir Ernest Satow, asking that a British warehip be allowed to remein at New Chwang. United States Oonsul Miller proposes the organization of all foreigners in New Chwang so as to insure their intelligence regarding war movements in this vicinity and also for their mutual protection. ‘ Polaied Hills e Nothing worries a liar like being forced to tell the truth. Some women have nerves, while some others merely bave nerve, Nearly every married woman is a trifle envious of a rich widow. Marriage is a partnersbip in which @ man usuelly poses as the silent partner. Ife woman doesn’t get angry when Genera] Knox avnounced after the Cabinet meeting this afternoon that there had been no hitch in the progress of arrangements for the transfer of the Panama Oanal property to the United States, and that Assistant Attorney-General Day and Attorney Russell leave for Paris tomorrow to complete the details. The newly organized Panama Oommiseion met today for ing she arose, presumably in the beet of health and dreseed herself in the garments she desired to be buried in. She then lay on the bed, folded her hands on her breast and was soon fast asleep. Her sons did not awaken her to ber bedside, they found her dead, Mrs. Paul was a German. husband and two sons. More Storm. noon McAdie, of the official forecast service, gave out the information that a storm iscoming dogn the coast of Washington and that tbe rivers will probably be flooded. He aleo stated that the storm will move south, accompanied by high winds off the coast and rain in the interior, ‘‘Have something” is good, have a little “Old Gilt Edge” whisky is better—puts the ‘“‘right edge” on your

hospitality. Wichman, Lutgen & Oo., Embroidery Lessons Given on Monday and Friday aftetnoons. Apply to Mrs. James Oamns, Transcript Building, OCommeroial for breakfast, but decided to let ber sleep. An hour or so later, on going She left a San Francisco, March 22—This atterthe firet time. All the members were present, After a business session at which there was only a general discussion of plens the Commissioners adjourned to the White House, where they were entertained by President Roosevelt at luncheon. They sail for the Isthmus on Merch 29th. CATARRH va ee a ELy’s CREAM BALM This Remedy is a Specific, Sure to Give Satisfaction. QIVES RELIEF AT ONCE. Tt cleanses, soothes, heals, and protects the diseased membrane. It cures Catarrh and drives away a Cold in the Head quickly. Restores the Senses of Taste and Sm Easy to use. Contains no injurious drugs, Applied into the nostrils and absorbed. asked her age it’e a pretty sure sign that she is a grandmother, Of course a girl thinks her new hat tea perfect dream but all the other girle are apt to think it a nightmare. Obristians can go to parties, attend lodges and go and eee their neighbors no matter how hard it rains or snows bat they dare not jeopardize their health by going to church on the Sabbath day. Bad example. There are numerous “consumption cares” but they all fall down when it comes to curing the consumption of beer and whisky. poner Oalifornia Champagnola—red and white—a beverage strictly pare, refreshing and delicious, made from Oalifornia wines. At Britland’s. tf taser ena A Surprised Duke. Just after the late Duke of Ricbmond and Gordon received the latter half of his title—he was created Dike of Gordon in Yanuary, 1876—he vas sent to this country as president of the British commission to our centennial exposition. While in this country he beard of a certain picture owned by ua country woman in which he thought he might be interested, and so wrote to her, using the official stationery of the commission and signing himself, as a peer does, simply by the names of his title, “Richmend and Gordon.” Much to his surprise and a good deal to his disgust-—-for he had precise ideas as to his dignity as a duke—the letter which he received in answer to his was addressed, “Messrs. Richmond & Gordon,” and began, “Gentlemen!” At the Sociable, Mr. Sliptongue—I have not met your wife. Is she here this evening? Mr. Hansome—Yes, but just at “this moment she is,engaged over there at the piano. Mr. Sliptongue (with affected entbusiasm)—Ahb, I see! She is that goddesslike beauty who is playing an accompaniment fur the mountain of flesh who is singing. Mr. EHlansome (stifiy)—My wife does not play; she sings.—London Telegraph. art 'lreasures, “J understand you have a number of art treasures.” “Any number of ’em,” answered Mr. Cumrox. “By the way, how would you define an art treasure?” : “An art treasure, as nearly as I can figure it out, is something that is con @idered all the more valuable for being Pecondhand goods.”—Washington Star. A Matter of Opinion. “Pardon me, sir, but isn’t there an other artist in this building?’ “Well, that is a matter of opinion. There is another fellow who paints.”— Chicago Journal. " A Little Mixed. Patient—-Look here, doctor. I’m not going to starve to death for the sake of living a little longer. Working Overtim e, Eight bour laws are ignored by those ireiess, little workers—Dr, King’s New Life Pills. Millions are always at work, night and day, curing L[odigestion, Biliousness, Constipation, Sick Headache and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure. Only 25c at Vinton’s drag store ——_ _ + oe Th> Curse of WomankindIs sick and nervous headaches. Sherman’s Headache Oure gives instant: re lief. One dose cures. ‘Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Immediate relief 25c and 10c a box. It cures neuralgia Every box guaranteed. For sale by H. area ee NOTIONS AT MAHEP & CO’SWarren’s Feather Bone Girdle Foundations at’so cents each. Just the thing to make the new girdle on, New Trimming Buttons. In white, pearl, brass, gus metal, black and white, crocket and jeweled. All sizes, Full line of Shirt Waists. New Black Crush Leather Belts: New Bone Hair Pins. New Neckware New Sleeve Ruching. New Ribbons .New Trimming Braids. New Laces OUR GLOVE STOCK. Come to-us for-gloves in cotton, silk and kid. All colors, all sizes and fitted to the hand. Phylis Stock Foundations, 10 tents New Black Lace Hose. New Corsets. New Lace Pins New Large Lace Collars a Maher & Co., Nevada City Vinton’s Cough Syrup ==WILL CURE IT= Just to Remind You That we are getting our Nevada City Store ready and will have a Grand Display of Millinery there in a few days. We will give our Grand Opening Monday and Tuesday —March 28th and 29th——— ia when we will bave on display a handsome line of Spring and Summer Millinery. A cordial invitation is extended to the ladies to attend. . .MIRS. L. LUBECK Commercial Street, Nevada Gity. Ask your Dealer for Midvale Drill Steel ABC Sonemian Bure, Pale ané Spariding. Bottled at the Brewéiry Couls, SOLD VERT WHtae, & (oe <a Woman Killed. . He’s Very Firm. Sroxang, March 22d—But one death is expected to result from the wreck of the Great Northern westbound flyer near Fisher rive Montana, yesterday. The victim isan unknown woman. She was caught in the wreckage and badly crushed. Many other passengers were injured, Seven cars were derailed one of them catching fire from the exploInpIANAPoLis, March 22—Replying to continued suggestions that he be the candidate for Vice-President of one party or another, John Mitchell, the. Labor Leader, this morning said: “1 am nota candidate for any political office, either appointive or elective, and I would not accept a nomination it it were offered to me on a silver piatsion of a gas tank. ter.” No Protest. Tox10, March 22—The Japanese Gov7 ernment denies the report from Paris. Bi. that France, acting on behalf of Ruesia, has protested to the Japanese Government on account .of the bomof the bardment of the quarantine station at San Shan Jao on the 10¢h instant. No protest of the kind has go far reached the Imperial Gove:nment at Tokio. : Good Meats. -PRIZE FIGHT will be received at the National Hotel Bar FRIDAY NIGHT oR ow ee Colley Brothers have the very best of beef, pork, mutton and veal on hand at all times, If you wart a good, cool drink o' beer—the very best in town—drop in Diekerman, sole agent. and see Vm, Darry. Free Hot Lunch Y ee. ets] Stieet. tf Large Size, 50 cents at Druggists or cant Trial Size, 10 cents by mail, " GLY BROTHERS, 56 Warren St., New York. BIG ~ <meta AMES BRITT YOUNG CORBETT = HOTEL ANTLERS.» Friday Night — FREE LUNCH will be served after the Fight!. cmenalanienieninsbammmenee tneetammraee eee eet Fd . Will be served during the evening CdILI CON CARNE ~—~~end other good things A cordial invitation is extended to you all to come and partake of it. PALMER & JOEBSO, Fine Liquorsi® Cigars. Brerything Stritly High Class BROAD STREET : Daily OD John QO, . rived here fae =9A. Gar ec ‘J. Oarroll a Francisco ¢ ring’s train. B. Oonley CO W. Wr a business t J. A. Be here from 8 B. B. Lor on a busines «iL. J. Fitzg ang frow a \ . Mre. M. K for a visit to _ Oapt. J. left this mor dng business © Robert . morning fro Buperintei Plumbago : vening frok . W. Moran bn last eveni _H. L. Swe vening. William M isco on a vit John Werr home on Pro . The young juite ill at T Richard G .trip to Sacr ’ Miss Kate : Fom a visit t -Mrs. Hanle by, who has Aproved. ‘Prof. Ed. } hom have b covered. Mrs. O. C. jen ill at her ‘convalescin B Tym arri He yesterda: co this mor A. R. Morris ied to his h out again. theriff Jao RB county m Sau F laid > ar has entire! je today. r. O. O. He ento last r filliam Os b for Mary: siting A. McGill lle yeste thie morr ik Lee, w of steel turned t .J.H.¥ } this even: rend gent! } bas near! t pleasing inds here. TE oF OHIO, : Luos Nx J, Ox Senior partn fenEY & Co., by of Tolec } esaid, and sum of ¢ RS for each BH that can -HALL’s Oats Sworn to bef . My presen: mber, A. D., EAL Hall’s Ostar s. vy, aod acte d macous s nd for vestin . F. J. CHE Sold by all Hall’s Fami! Want Vienna, Mar ulgarian Am¢ ns in last year Odessa on Frequest to G ar for hia per 0 forces at t be said she w A most s TOcer ane chilling’s bme uplift Moneybs