March 24, 1904 (4 pages)

UE Led alll ed if TRANSCRIPT. SL, EATON ily Record of the — Doings: of Our People. . orge H, Bray arrived here jast ng from Marysville, s, Mark McOullough of North Juan still continues to be quite ill. jaries Campbell left this morning e El Oro mine at Maybert. n Werry is able to be out agein, ra short illness. Hopkins has returned from ington, where he has been for time. . Penman arrived here last evenrom San Francisco en route to nieville. es Owens came down from the Canyon mine yesterday and left orning for Taolamne county. psident Oharles Nonnemann of hampion mine arrived here last from the metropolis. 6. 8. Lee Leiter returned last og from Oakland, where she atpd the foneral of her aunt, Mrs, aherty. p H. Wood of Pike City was here bight. He left this morning for } Nome. ‘W. Kennison of Auburn was the arrivals to town last night. . J. B. Treadwell is recovering hier illness. . Bishop left for hia home at bh Corral this morning, after a visit here. Paine, the driver of the North field stage, ie taking a short ion. Frank Vaughn is driving in . Dr. O. H. Lehners left tor San cisco this morning for the benefit health, which is somewhat imd. H. Renchler of San Francisco is on a business trip. ‘ .W. Smith came down from Downisco. ‘. Wood is down from CamptonA. Coxhead and H. G. Bell ar} here Isst evening from San cisco, McLeod and J. Hammoud Jr. of Francisco are here on mining bus. Holmes is here in the interest © Hartford Insurance Oompany. bimer and BR. M. Marshal arhere this morning from San pisco. or On10, Orry or TOLEDO, i aa Lucas Ooontr. : «x J. OHENEY makes oath that he or partner of the firm of F. J. & Co., doing business in the ‘of Toledo, County and State id, and that said firm will pay m of ONE HUNDRED DOLfor each and every case of Oathat cennot be cured by the use ’s OATARRH OURE . P FRANK J. CHENEY. rn to before me and subscribed presenee, this 6th day of Deer, A. D., 1886, A. W. GLEASON, Notary Pablic. I’s Catarrh Cure is taken internand acts directiy on the blood ucous surfaces of the syetem. for vestimoniale free. . J. OHENEY & Oo. Toledo, O. by all Draggists, 75c. ’s Family Pills are the best. re’s a Tough One nny Jones has seven dogs every dog is white; fourteen cats come charging round bh one as black as night; ach two cats have eighteen lives three destroyed by rats, any lives must three dogs take ore they kill eight cats? pad Condition. N, March 22—The flood watthe Sacramento are just getto their he'ght in the flooded disin the northwestern end of this ty. The water has gone through old Edwards break.” The water is je feet higher at White slough in ooded section then it was at the flood. ‘S:eamboat men say Boulsland can pot hold ont this time. red the flood will cross to the side of the San Joagain river, inite all the reclamations on the old piddle rivers including Union and ably Robe: ta islande. loneyback says: I am SehilBest ; Iam true and good ‘4 $ fine as is worth while ; b don’t think so, your +hands you back your a) i yesterday and left for Sanj. y ‘ ‘ (e) i . By % AL, NOTES. ! é 5 =. of Hane dlaes of . ‘Interest in and. * Around This peeHion. A ech attendance was present at the meeting of Harbor, No, 18, A.O.] , P. W. J. Loofburrow entertained the members with some violin solos and Miss Florence Brayton rendered an instrumental golo, after which a social dance was indulged in. _ A fifty-dollar purse, made: up by local sports of Redding, was the interesting featare of a dice game at that formerly of this oclty, won the pot. He says he will utilize it by taking in the Oorbett-Britt mill at San Francisco. E. EH, Hamlin went to. Colfax this morning to meet 4 carload-of cattle, which is consignéd to the markets pf Sierra county. The snow is 80 d at Dorsey’e station, between Sierra City and Sierravilie, that travel is completely blocked, necessitating shipping this way. Annie, the 12-year-old daughter of Robert Anderson of Park Avenue, fell yesterday and sustained a fracture of her left wrist. town today, and the merry jingle of sleigh belis added to the wintry scenes on our streets. For the next two weeke a rare opportanity will be presented to mine owners and investors in mining machinery of this county. By reference to their ad, in another column it will be noted that all the buildings, mining machinery, etc., of the Gold Tunnel mine are offered for sale. Included in this is the new splendidly equipped 10-stamp mill, with all its component parts, lately erected upon the property. The complements or appurtenances thereto are specialized in the ad. and those in need should peruse carefully, as bargains of this natare are seldom ran across in this highly prosperous mining center: Robins are said to be quite plentiful in the vicinity of this city, due probably to the heavy fall of snow: higher up in the mountains. To Be Shot. New York, March 28—There is 8 ramor here that former President Policarpo Bonilla, of Honduras, has been tried by court martial and sentenced to.be shot to death, seys a late’ dis-. T patch from Panama. He wae arrested and thrown into prison last month, with several other members of the Ohamber of Deputies, it being charged that a plot against the Government was hatching among them. Gostlin Jury. AUBURN, March 28—All day yesterday the six attorneys engaged in the Gostlin case questioned and crossquestioned prospective jurymen. The regular venire was soon exhausted and a special one was issued. The greatest difficulty was encountered in selecting the twelfth juror, which took up several hour before a man acceptable to both sides could be found. Gostlio is on trial for killing a mining man named Armstrong on a trai between Newcastle and Auburn. : The taking of testimony was began this morning. eo Flore Riots. Disturbances of strikers are not nearly as grave as an individual disorder of the system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous tension will be followed by atter collapse, unless a reliable remedy is immediately employed. There’s nothing so efficient to care disorders of the Liver or Kidneys as Electric Bitters. It’s a wonder‘ul topic, and effective nervine and the reatest all around medicine for run ee systems. It dispels Nervousness, Rheumatism and Neuralgia and expels Malaria germs. Only 50c, and satisfaction guaranteed by W. D. Vinton, Draggiat. Payne’s Position. WasHineton, March 23—The President is considering Representative Victor H. Metcalf as successor to H. ©. Payne as Postmaster-General, according to a close friend of the President, who was at the White House today. Postmaster-General Payne is very tick, and it is believed to have only a few days to live, If his life should be prolonged, he will never be well again, and will probably resign his portfolio, They Smile.” with smiles. place the other day. Frank Lammon, . A pumber of cutters were out around . _ A ten-foot ledge, rich in free gold, has been struck in the Mabel Mertz quartz mine above Forest City. This mine is worked prinéipally by Downieville and Forest City capital and the ledge wae anunexpected find in the tannel, as the company was. prospecting the gravel channel, which also is a good thing. It is said that the ore body is strong and will pay big. Mrs, George Lathrop and Mrs. Johnston Leonard of Washington Ridge left this morning for San Francisco to be In attendance upon Mrs. William Lathrop, who isto undergo an operation at the metropolis. Tuesday evening Oustomah Lodge of Odd‘Fellows appointed committees to prepare for the observance of the anbiversary of the order, which falls on Tuesday, April 26th. The event will be sppropriately celebrated. In the trial case of 8, 8. Parsons ve. A. D, West, which is an action to recover $1,188 upon.a promissory note, judgment was yesterday entered by default in favor of plaintiff, the defendant failing to appear. Judge Nilon ordered a decree of foreclosure ‘and der of sale issued to the Sheriff to~sell . ’ the property included, which consist of the Last Chance group of mines, Vermont,Golden Square,Golden Cross, I.X L, Golden Giance and Morning Star: quartz claims, situated in Washington townsbip. Stock, Bonds, Fie. The following are the. quotations asked for stocks and bonds at the ciose of yesterday afternoon's sessions of the San Francisco Boards: WHEAT AND BARLEY. Milling Wheat.3.... 1 565 “ Barley.. Rtoaaiaas wake al 2 WATER AND GAS, Spring Valley..... $39 00 San Francisco Gas and Elec. 59 50 MINING STOOES, 66 Mexican .. 2 00)Utah ... 22 Gould & Our. 44/Bullion.. 12 Best & Bel.2 50//Ex wer. 17 Oon. Oal & Va.1 85). /Seg cher. 10 Savage.:. 65). Overman .. * OCholler 3.5. Sustice.. ~ 0 Potosi..4. Union .. 86 Hale & Nor’. GIUM dtienebens fae Crown Point. 2i. \Jalia PRT . Yellow Jacket. 86)\Caledonia..1 25 Imperial. .. Silver Hill. 62 Kentuck.. 04. . Challenge.. 86 Blips. bs058% 07. . Occidental. . 90 Beicher.. 28). Andes.. Confidence .1 10 Taft’s Opinion. WasuineTon, March 28. ᐀ War Biaes tary Taft, before the House Commit tee on Insalar Affairs today discussed the Cooper bill, authorizing the Philippine.Commigsioners to issue bonds for improvements in the islands, He said that anlegs there be some Government aid capital will not go into the islands to construct railroads. He said that he concurred with the view that electric roads should be included, and all be built by native labor. This would be more expensive, perhaps. but bave the advantage of creating good feeling among the natives, Ofa thousand miles of railroad needed, one-third would prove a paying venture and would not call for the payment of any guarantyNot Poisoned. Lonpon, March 28—No credence need?’ be attached tothe rumor from Askabad to the effect that the Ameer of Afghanistah has been poisoned. All trustworthy news from Oabul reaches the British Indian Government weeks before it could poastety be known at Askabad. a sivver suitis i Ma STATIONERS SHREVE &CO. MANUFACTURERS WILL MAIL YOU UPON Request an INTERESTING ILLUSTRATED * SUGGESTION BOOK,” AND, FURTHER, THEY WILL SHIP GOODS UPON APPROVAL TO ANY EXPRESS OFFIC (AT, A RAILROAD POINT) IN CALIFORSs NIA, SueRGES PREPAID. _CORREi SPONDENCE IS INVITED. WHEN WRITING MENTION THIS PAPER. y, POST AND MARKET STS. SAN FRANCISCO WATCHES eo people: "The Institute, which is. sian the finest of its kind in the land, offered to give a certificate of fres:echolarship to three persone out of the first. one thousand who would answer the advertisement. Io from ali directions. Among the big. batch was one from.Addison Miller, aeon of Oharies L. Miller, the wellknown mining -man,;*of «this city. Addison, who ieofan educational turn, of: mind and ambitious to advance name being selected “with two’ others. The certificate entitles the holder to receive instraction absolately free in any complete course of study taught by incurred by the student is the actual coat of instruction papers, postage, etc. It fe further specified in the certificate that the scholership.is non-forfeitable; and that lessons may. be taken as rapidly.or slowly as desired, and that instruction will be continued until the holder is qualified::to:-receive. a diploma. , Farmer Shot. “Los ANGuLEs, March 28~-Charies Brandt, a young farmer tiving near Redondo, is dead @t the Deaconess bospital inthis city, as the result of an accidental:ehooting:. While on a hunting trip, Brandt2s shotgun was accidentally discharged, the whole load of No. 6 shot enteriog his abdomen, It was several hours before medical aid could be summoned and he died on the operating table Brandt was anmarried and. recently came from Stover, Missouri, mpete his parents reside, Closed Down. —— . Seartiz, March 28—With lumber selling at $5 per thousand lower than it was a year ago, 157 of the mills in the Northwestern States have been shut down to await the decision of the transcontinental railroads on the petition for.a 40-cent rate into Missouri river territory. Millmen claim that present market: conditions “will not 10 . justify their operating aoe wee ‘permanently. To Fcnmige It. Riversipe, March 28—The affairs of the Orange Growers’ National Bank were taken id charge this morning by National Bank Examiner. J. W. Wileon, _He said that no statement would be given out until a thorough examination of all books can be made, The directors state positively that the Bank is perfectly solvent, Hays’ defalcation has been made good by the stockholders. ~~ This coffee is sold in 1 and 2 Ib. tins. Grind fresh each day—not too fine. Jj. A. FOLGER @ CO. San Francisco Importers of Fine Coffees Pound of Stale Coffee Pound of Eves Coffee ’ Which Do You Prefer ?. U ALL KNOW WHAT KIND Taylor sells—it’s the kind that’s fresh from the roaster—loaded with sroms, strength and richness— fills your house with its delightful noe and your cup with satistection. Don’t: let anyone sell yod that stale, ready grouod coffee, when you are m withic striking distance a TAs Owe ORISP, AROMATIC FOFFEE. Se we ee wee 444640eeed ‘ PRICES—15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c to 40c a pound. Samples tree, FRPVOY ECE RE OF EPRH RES Coffee Roasters Tea Blenders Taylor’s ~ Tea and Coffee House Broad Street, Nevada Oity. ‘i nie Diggs went oat with a 23 oy uit Went ( sod tints paar -Ye Andréw and Johnnieand . rife to. shoot birds. Young Di & short time letters. were pouring. in. HEALTH is the Most Important ', No one can tell oad baking powder ae bad merely by the appearance ; rice is some guide, but not an inthe Institute, the only expense to be the gan and snapped a other.boys told him to bee he said it would not } proceeded to snap the fanes toed eat the cartridge, The gun was pointed at Andrew Scott, and as the hammer fell -the second time the cartridge went off and the ballet lodged in Andrew's leg. thé wood ts aut Serious: * Leniland te tow selling his famous bread-at five cents a loaf at the Popuar Bakery. Try it and you will albia Wite Murderer. San ilipiie, March 0 hues K. igior, wife murderer, died Sunday b San Quentin prison, where he has for nearly four years past, most the time under sentence of death. The date set for bie execution was . . Jaly 18th last, but in May he was’ ized ‘with an attack of appoplexy pwhieh has practically kept him prostrated ever since, Embroidery Lessons Given on Monday and Friday afternoons. Apply to Mas. Jamzs Oamns, Pome Building, Oommerocial . tf waye buy it tt . St: et ible one: BAKING ad Some cheap-brands may raise the dough, yet contain unwholesome ingredients. There is one safe, sure way, i. c., to follow the recommendations of the U. S. GOVERNMENT ANALYSTS, THE HIGHEST AUTHORITIES ON, HYGIENE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, THE BEST HOUSEKEEPERS EVERYWHERE— ROYAL. ABSOLUTELY PURE ~ Something New. oO. 2. Brand, the expert jeweler, who is always on the lookout for something new in his line of business, has a changed advertisement in this eveniog’s Transontrr in which he speaks of a few things of interest to the ladies which he has just received and invites the ladies to .call in and see them. Mr. Brand has been in business in this city for a long time and is well known all over the couaty. His sonvenire epoons of engravings of various kinds’ are seen in néarly household, His jewelry repairing cannot be @xcelled anywhere. Drop in and take a look at the diamonde, silverware, cut glass ware, jewelry; etc. carried by him. You can depend upon: he goods being as represented. His advertisement will be paar on page 8. Palm Day. Lop1, San Joaquin Ooanty, Maroh 28.—The citizens of Lodi, with the cooperation of the various local lodges, are contemplating observing Palm Day, next Saturday, with tree planting. The roads to be beautified inclade the Woodridge and lower Sacramento roade. Tragedy Averted, “Just in the nick of time our little boy was saved,” writes Mrs. W. Watkins of Pleasant City, Ohio, “Pneu monia bed played ead havoo with him and a terrible qough set in besides. Doctors treated bim, but he grew worse every day. At length we tried Dr, King’s New Discovery for OConeumption, and our darling «as saved. He's now sound and well.” Everybody ought to know; its ¢he only cure for Coughe, Colds, and all Lung diseases, Guaranteed by W. D. Vinton, Druggiet. Prive 50¢ and $1. Trial bottles A Bad Outlook, — Lynx, Mass., March 24.—Thirty= three ghoe manufacturers of this city who employ turn workmen, today locked out the men in this department of their factories. The outlook is that Unless a settlement is soon effected 8000 hands will be idle, Hotel Wrecked. Lirrieton, W. Va.° March 23,—An explosion of natural gas in the Sharpe Hotel today wrecked the hotel and restaurant and the adjoining buildings took fire, William Lawson of Pittsburg, @ guest of the hotel, was killed. How the gas accumulated and became ignited is not known. Hanburslea sluggish livers relieves tortured kidneys, and cures dyspeptic.stomachs. Its action is mild and pleasant, the results sure and permanent putting the system in a condition to pertipatd po sepa health. The greator constipation. All drugpeng and grocers, 25c. PEPEPFOG Easter Novelties at TEGLER’S wit every 25-cent purchase of anything ip our store we give a ticket entitling you to a chance in the large panorama egg now on display in our window -€. E. TEGLER Commercial Street % 3 4 3 free. . SERN LAS en ges Oa) AwAwAnAwauds eaaniiininaiiccaiaee POWDER . Gorham Silver Polish Hawke’s Out Glase = > Rlouse and Chast Sets. ‘In Sterling Silver. New and pretty. Just got here. Ladies, look at them, Silver Hat and Belt Pins All the up to date novelties. Handsome and durable. Drop io and see them when passing by-our store, SOUVENIR SPOONS Containing engravings of pointe of interest in and aroand Nevada City. C. J. BRAND JEWELER Broad Street, Nevada Oiry Colgate’s Floating Bath Soap A really nice and refined piece of Toilet Soap. IT FLOATS 10: Cents a Cake 3 for.25 Cents — AT— IcICAR. The Good Old Summer time has passed —But the—'WOODPECKER is here to stay N. S. of Md, . DR. H. O. aetna] Le eT et nn nn en ea, * SMITH ; DENTIST Formerly of the Electro-Dental Parlors! MASONIC BUILDING. deibawds PINE} STREET NEVADA OITY, GAL. at Less than Sost OUR . Ladies’ Leather Wrist Bags —SEE WINDOw — , A. & H. W. HARTUNG, Watchmakers Broad Street Che Best in town. Oar wines and liquors cannot be excelled anywhere. We have wines from six to twelve years old, richly flavored and healthfaland every drop is full of vigor. the leading brands of Cigars also kept, NEVADA OITY THE E OWL. GRASS VALLEY Ion bulk and bottle. All WALL PAPER WALL PAPER We have {just received a the Eastfffor the Spring trade, reach of everyone. carload of Wall Paper from They range in price from 10 Cents a Roll Up They are all of the latest designs and the prices are in All the latest Tyling Paper. NEW LINOLEUMS ROSENBERG BROS. CHAS. H. EDDY, Manager. Hotel Antle LEITER & DUNLAP PROPRIETOR > ‘adel < Seiad sonia Relis, El hte. Lu eee seen Call Balk 8. e. Bleck lig Light, y Rooms.: fe op oases for the SE ee tall ts On bay Special attention pa: jommer. cial Men and Transient{trade. DICKERMAN’S. . ~ S yw ASAD wad ehh war. FISH FOR LENT. and lots of it too. All kinds— in cans, smoked, dried,j etc. Drop around and see our large stock of Lenten goods, such as Canned Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, _ Oysters, Lobsters, Crabs, etc. We have a splendid fot of Salmon Bellies . Also a fresh supply of Yarmouth Bloaters Che Bee Hwve Srocery 3. J. JACKSON, Proprietor Commercial Street Bois cs le

UE Led alll ed if TRANSCRIPT. SL, EATON ily Record of the — Doings: of Our People. . orge H, Bray arrived here jast ng from Marysville, s, Mark McOullough of North Juan still continues to be quite ill. jaries Campbell left this morning e El Oro mine at Maybert. n Werry is able to be out agein, ra short illness. Hopkins has returned from ington, where he has been for time. . Penman arrived here last evenrom San Francisco en route to nieville. es Owens came down from the Canyon mine yesterday and left orning for Taolamne county. psident Oharles Nonnemann of hampion mine arrived here last from the metropolis. 6. 8. Lee Leiter returned last og from Oakland, where she atpd the foneral of her aunt, Mrs, aherty. p H. Wood of Pike City was here bight. He left this morning for } Nome. ‘W. Kennison of Auburn was the arrivals to town last night. . J. B. Treadwell is recovering hier illness. . Bishop left for hia home at bh Corral this morning, after a visit here. Paine, the driver of the North field stage, ie taking a short ion. Frank Vaughn is driving in . Dr. O. H. Lehners left tor San cisco this morning for the benefit health, which is somewhat imd. H. Renchler of San Francisco is on a business trip. ‘ .W. Smith came down from Downisco. ‘. Wood is down from CamptonA. Coxhead and H. G. Bell ar} here Isst evening from San cisco, McLeod and J. Hammoud Jr. of Francisco are here on mining bus. Holmes is here in the interest © Hartford Insurance Oompany. bimer and BR. M. Marshal arhere this morning from San pisco. or On10, Orry or TOLEDO, i aa Lucas Ooontr. : «x J. OHENEY makes oath that he or partner of the firm of F. J. & Co., doing business in the ‘of Toledo, County and State id, and that said firm will pay m of ONE HUNDRED DOLfor each and every case of Oathat cennot be cured by the use ’s OATARRH OURE . P FRANK J. CHENEY. rn to before me and subscribed presenee, this 6th day of Deer, A. D., 1886, A. W. GLEASON, Notary Pablic. I’s Catarrh Cure is taken internand acts directiy on the blood ucous surfaces of the syetem. for vestimoniale free. . J. OHENEY & Oo. Toledo, O. by all Draggists, 75c. ’s Family Pills are the best. re’s a Tough One nny Jones has seven dogs every dog is white; fourteen cats come charging round bh one as black as night; ach two cats have eighteen lives three destroyed by rats, any lives must three dogs take ore they kill eight cats? pad Condition. N, March 22—The flood watthe Sacramento are just getto their he'ght in the flooded disin the northwestern end of this ty. The water has gone through old Edwards break.” The water is je feet higher at White slough in ooded section then it was at the flood. ‘S:eamboat men say Boulsland can pot hold ont this time. red the flood will cross to the side of the San Joagain river, inite all the reclamations on the old piddle rivers including Union and ably Robe: ta islande. loneyback says: I am SehilBest ; Iam true and good ‘4 $ fine as is worth while ; b don’t think so, your +hands you back your a) i yesterday and left for Sanj. y ‘ ‘ (e) i . By % AL, NOTES. ! é 5 =. of Hane dlaes of . ‘Interest in and. * Around This peeHion. A ech attendance was present at the meeting of Harbor, No, 18, A.O.] , P. W. J. Loofburrow entertained the members with some violin solos and Miss Florence Brayton rendered an instrumental golo, after which a social dance was indulged in. _ A fifty-dollar purse, made: up by local sports of Redding, was the interesting featare of a dice game at that formerly of this oclty, won the pot. He says he will utilize it by taking in the Oorbett-Britt mill at San Francisco. E. EH, Hamlin went to. Colfax this morning to meet 4 carload-of cattle, which is consignéd to the markets pf Sierra county. The snow is 80 d at Dorsey’e station, between Sierra City and Sierravilie, that travel is completely blocked, necessitating shipping this way. Annie, the 12-year-old daughter of Robert Anderson of Park Avenue, fell yesterday and sustained a fracture of her left wrist. town today, and the merry jingle of sleigh belis added to the wintry scenes on our streets. For the next two weeke a rare opportanity will be presented to mine owners and investors in mining machinery of this county. By reference to their ad, in another column it will be noted that all the buildings, mining machinery, etc., of the Gold Tunnel mine are offered for sale. Included in this is the new splendidly equipped 10-stamp mill, with all its component parts, lately erected upon the property. The complements or appurtenances thereto are specialized in the ad. and those in need should peruse carefully, as bargains of this natare are seldom ran across in this highly prosperous mining center: Robins are said to be quite plentiful in the vicinity of this city, due probably to the heavy fall of snow: higher up in the mountains. To Be Shot. New York, March 28—There is 8 ramor here that former President Policarpo Bonilla, of Honduras, has been tried by court martial and sentenced to.be shot to death, seys a late’ dis-. T patch from Panama. He wae arrested and thrown into prison last month, with several other members of the Ohamber of Deputies, it being charged that a plot against the Government was hatching among them. Gostlin Jury. AUBURN, March 28—All day yesterday the six attorneys engaged in the Gostlin case questioned and crossquestioned prospective jurymen. The regular venire was soon exhausted and a special one was issued. The greatest difficulty was encountered in selecting the twelfth juror, which took up several hour before a man acceptable to both sides could be found. Gostlio is on trial for killing a mining man named Armstrong on a trai between Newcastle and Auburn. : The taking of testimony was began this morning. eo Flore Riots. Disturbances of strikers are not nearly as grave as an individual disorder of the system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous tension will be followed by atter collapse, unless a reliable remedy is immediately employed. There’s nothing so efficient to care disorders of the Liver or Kidneys as Electric Bitters. It’s a wonder‘ul topic, and effective nervine and the reatest all around medicine for run ee systems. It dispels Nervousness, Rheumatism and Neuralgia and expels Malaria germs. Only 50c, and satisfaction guaranteed by W. D. Vinton, Draggiat. Payne’s Position. WasHineton, March 23—The President is considering Representative Victor H. Metcalf as successor to H. ©. Payne as Postmaster-General, according to a close friend of the President, who was at the White House today. Postmaster-General Payne is very tick, and it is believed to have only a few days to live, If his life should be prolonged, he will never be well again, and will probably resign his portfolio, They Smile.” with smiles. place the other day. Frank Lammon, . A pumber of cutters were out around . _ A ten-foot ledge, rich in free gold, has been struck in the Mabel Mertz quartz mine above Forest City. This mine is worked prinéipally by Downieville and Forest City capital and the ledge wae anunexpected find in the tannel, as the company was. prospecting the gravel channel, which also is a good thing. It is said that the ore body is strong and will pay big. Mrs, George Lathrop and Mrs. Johnston Leonard of Washington Ridge left this morning for San Francisco to be In attendance upon Mrs. William Lathrop, who isto undergo an operation at the metropolis. Tuesday evening Oustomah Lodge of Odd‘Fellows appointed committees to prepare for the observance of the anbiversary of the order, which falls on Tuesday, April 26th. The event will be sppropriately celebrated. In the trial case of 8, 8. Parsons ve. A. D, West, which is an action to recover $1,188 upon.a promissory note, judgment was yesterday entered by default in favor of plaintiff, the defendant failing to appear. Judge Nilon ordered a decree of foreclosure ‘and der of sale issued to the Sheriff to~sell . ’ the property included, which consist of the Last Chance group of mines, Vermont,Golden Square,Golden Cross, I.X L, Golden Giance and Morning Star: quartz claims, situated in Washington townsbip. Stock, Bonds, Fie. The following are the. quotations asked for stocks and bonds at the ciose of yesterday afternoon's sessions of the San Francisco Boards: WHEAT AND BARLEY. Milling Wheat..3....... 1 565 “ Barley... Rtoaaiaas wake al 2 WATER AND GAS, Spring Valley......... $39 00 San Francisco Gas and Elec.. 59 50 MINING STOOES, 66 Mexican ... 2 00)Utah ..... 22 Gould & Our. 44/Bullion.... 12 Best & Bel..2 50//Ex wer.. 17 Oon. Oal & Va.1 85). /Seg cher.. 10 Savage..:.. 65). Overman ... * OCholler 3.5.. Sustice.... ~ 0 Potosi...4. Union .... 86 Hale & Nor’. GIUM dtienebens fae Crown Point.. 2i. \Jalia PRT . Yellow Jacket. 86)\Caledonia...1 25 Imperial. ... Silver Hill.. 62 Kentuck... 04. . Challenge... 86 Blips.. bs058% 07. . Occidental.. . 90 Beicher.... 28). Andes.... Confidence ..1 10 Taft’s Opinion. WasuineTon, March 28. ᐀ War Biaes tary Taft, before the House Commit tee on Insalar Affairs today discussed the Cooper bill, authorizing the Philippine.Commigsioners to issue bonds for improvements in the islands, He said that anlegs there be some Government aid capital will not go into the islands to construct railroads. He said that he concurred with the view that electric roads should be included, and all be built by native labor. This would be more expensive, perhaps. but bave the advantage of creating good feeling among the natives, Ofa thousand miles of railroad needed, one-third would prove a paying venture and would not call for the payment of any guarantyNot Poisoned. Lonpon, March 28—No credence need?’ be attached tothe rumor from Askabad to the effect that the Ameer of Afghanistah has been poisoned. All trustworthy news from Oabul reaches the British Indian Government weeks before it could poastety be known at Askabad. a sivver suitis i Ma STATIONERS SHREVE &CO. MANUFACTURERS WILL MAIL YOU UPON Request an INTERESTING ILLUSTRATED * SUGGESTION BOOK,” AND, FURTHER, THEY WILL SHIP GOODS UPON APPROVAL TO ANY EXPRESS OFFIC (AT, A RAILROAD POINT) IN CALIFORSs NIA, SueRGES PREPAID. _CORREi SPONDENCE IS INVITED. WHEN WRITING MENTION THIS PAPER. y, POST AND MARKET STS. SAN FRANCISCO WATCHES eo people: "The Institute, which is. sian the finest of its kind in the land, offered to give a certificate of fres:echolarship to three persone out of the first. one thousand who would answer the advertisement. Io from ali directions. Among the big. batch was one from.Addison Miller, aeon of Oharies L. Miller, the wellknown mining -man,;*of «this city. Addison, who ieofan educational turn, of: mind and ambitious to advance name being selected “with two’ others. The certificate entitles the holder to receive instraction absolately free in

any complete course of study taught by incurred by the student is the actual coat of instruction papers, postage, etc. It fe further specified in the certificate that the scholership.is non-forfeitable; and that lessons may. be taken as rapidly.or slowly as desired, and that instruction will be continued until the holder is qualified::to:-receive. a diploma. , Farmer Shot. “Los ANGuLEs, March 28~-Charies Brandt, a young farmer tiving near Redondo, is dead @t the Deaconess bospital inthis city, as the result of an accidental:ehooting:.. While on a hunting trip, Brandt2s shotgun was accidentally discharged, the whole load of No. 6 shot enteriog his abdomen, It was several hours before medical aid could be summoned and he died on the operating table Brandt was anmarried and. recently came from Stover, Missouri, mpete his parents reside, Closed Down. —— . Seartiz, March 28—With lumber selling at $5 per thousand lower than it was a year ago, 157 of the mills in the Northwestern States have been shut down to await the decision of the transcontinental railroads on the petition for.a 40-cent rate into Missouri river territory. Millmen claim that present market: conditions “will not 10 . justify their operating aoe wee ‘permanently. To Fcnmige It. Riversipe, March 28—The affairs of the Orange Growers’ National Bank were taken id charge this morning by National Bank Examiner. J. W. Wileon, _He said that no statement would be given out until a thorough examination of all books can be made, The directors state positively that the Bank is perfectly solvent, Hays’ defalcation has been made good by the stockholders. ~~ This coffee is sold in 1 and 2 Ib. tins. Grind fresh each day—not too fine. Jj. A. FOLGER @ CO. San Francisco Importers of Fine Coffees Pound of Stale Coffee Pound of Eves Coffee ’ Which Do You Prefer ?.. U ALL KNOW WHAT KIND Taylor sells—it’s the kind that’s fresh from the roaster—loaded with sroms, strength and richness— fills your house with its delightful noe and your cup with satistection. Don’t: let anyone sell yod that stale, ready grouod coffee, when you are m withic striking distance a TAs Owe ORISP, AROMATIC FOFFEE. Se we ee wee 444640eeed ‘ PRICES—15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c to 40c a pound. Samples tree, FRPVOY ECE RE OF EPRH RES Coffee Roasters Tea Blenders Taylor’s ~ Tea and Coffee House Broad Street, Nevada Oity. ‘i nie Diggs went oat with a 23 oy uit Went ( sod tints paar -Ye Andréw and Johnnieand . rife to. shoot birds. Young Di & short time letters. were pouring. in. HEALTH is the Most Important ', No one can tell oad baking powder ae bad merely by the appearance ; rice is some guide, but not an inthe Institute, the only expense to be the gan and snapped a other.boys told him to bee he said it would not } proceeded to snap the fanes toed eat the cartridge, The gun was pointed at Andrew Scott, and as the hammer fell -the second time the cartridge went off and the ballet lodged in Andrew's leg. thé wood ts aut Serious: * Leniland te tow selling his famous bread-at five cents a loaf at the Popuar Bakery. Try it and you will albia Wite Murderer. San ilipiie, March 0 hues K. igior, wife murderer, died Sunday b San Quentin prison, where he has for nearly four years past, most the time under sentence of death. The date set for bie execution was . . Jaly 18th last, but in May he was’ ized ‘with an attack of appoplexy pwhieh has practically kept him prostrated ever since, Embroidery Lessons Given on Monday and Friday afternoons. Apply to Mas. Jamzs Oamns, Pome Building, Oommerocial . tf waye buy it tt . St: et ible one: BAKING ad Some cheap-brands may raise the dough, yet contain unwholesome ingredients. There is one safe, sure way, i. c., to follow the recommendations of the U. S. GOVERNMENT ANALYSTS, THE HIGHEST AUTHORITIES ON, HYGIENE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, THE BEST HOUSEKEEPERS EVERYWHERE— ROYAL. ABSOLUTELY PURE ~ Something New. oO. 2. Brand, the expert jeweler, who is always on the lookout for something new in his line of business, has a changed advertisement in this eveniog’s Transontrr in which he speaks of a few things of interest to the ladies which he has just received and invites the ladies to .call in and see them. Mr. Brand has been in business in this city for a long time and is well known all over the couaty. His sonvenire epoons of engravings of various kinds’ are seen in néarly household, His jewelry repairing cannot be @xcelled anywhere. Drop in and take a look at the diamonde, silverware, cut glass ware, jewelry; etc. carried by him. You can depend upon: he goods being as represented. His advertisement will be paar on page 8. Palm Day. Lop1, San Joaquin Ooanty, Maroh 28.—The citizens of Lodi, with the cooperation of the various local lodges, are contemplating observing Palm Day, next Saturday, with tree planting. The roads to be beautified inclade the Woodridge and lower Sacramento roade. Tragedy Averted, “Just in the nick of time our little boy was saved,” writes Mrs. W. Watkins of Pleasant City, Ohio, “Pneu monia bed played ead havoo with him and a terrible qough set in besides. Doctors treated bim, but he grew worse every day. At length we tried Dr, King’s New Discovery for OConeumption, and our darling «as saved. He's now sound and well.” Everybody ought to know; its ¢he only cure for Coughe, Colds, and all Lung diseases, Guaranteed by W. D. Vinton, Druggiet. Prive 50¢ and $1. Trial bottles A Bad Outlook, — Lynx, Mass., March 24.—Thirty= three ghoe manufacturers of this city who employ turn workmen, today locked out the men in this department of their factories. The outlook is that Unless a settlement is soon effected 8000 hands will be idle, Hotel Wrecked. Lirrieton, W. Va.° March 23,—An explosion of natural gas in the Sharpe Hotel today wrecked the hotel and restaurant and the adjoining buildings took fire, William Lawson of Pittsburg, @ guest of the hotel, was killed. How the gas accumulated and became ignited is not known. Hanburslea sluggish livers relieves tortured kidneys, and cures dyspeptic.stomachs. Its action is mild and pleasant, the results sure and permanent putting the system in a condition to pertipatd po sepa health. The greator constipation. All drugpeng and grocers, 25c. PEPEPFOG Easter Novelties at TEGLER’S wit every 25-cent purchase of anything ip our store we give a ticket entitling you to a chance in the large panorama egg now on display in our window -€. E. TEGLER Commercial Street % 3 4 3 free. . SERN LAS en ges Oa) AwAwAnAwauds eaaniiininaiiccaiaee POWDER . Gorham Silver Polish Hawke’s Out Glase = > Rlouse and Chast Sets. ‘In Sterling Silver. New and pretty. Just got here. Ladies, look at them, Silver Hat and Belt Pins All the up to date novelties. Handsome and durable. Drop io and see them when passing by-our store, SOUVENIR SPOONS Containing engravings of pointe of interest in and aroand Nevada City.. C. J. BRAND JEWELER Broad Street, Nevada Oiry Colgate’s Floating Bath Soap A really nice and refined piece of Toilet Soap.. IT FLOATS 10: Cents a Cake 3 for.25 Cents — AT— IcICAR.. The Good Old Summer time has passed —But the—'WOODPECKER is here to stay N. S. of Md, . DR. H. O. aetna] Le eT et nn nn en ea, * SMITH ; DENTIST Formerly of the Electro-Dental Parlors! MASONIC BUILDING. deibawds PINE} STREET NEVADA OITY, GAL. at Less than Sost OUR . Ladies’ Leather Wrist Bags —SEE WINDOw — , A. & H. W. HARTUNG, Watchmakers Broad Street Che Best in town.. Oar wines and liquors cannot be excelled anywhere. We have wines from six to twelve years old, richly flavored and healthfaland every drop is full of vigor. the leading brands of Cigars also kept, NEVADA OITY THE E OWL. GRASS VALLEY Ion bulk and bottle. All WALL PAPER WALL PAPER We have {just received a the Eastfffor the Spring trade, reach of everyone. carload of Wall Paper from They range in price from 10 Cents a Roll Up They are all of the latest designs and the prices are in All the latest Tyling Paper. NEW LINOLEUMS ROSENBERG BROS. CHAS. H. EDDY, Manager. Hotel Antle LEITER & DUNLAP PROPRIETOR > ‘adel < Seiad sonia Relis, El hte. Lu eee seen Call Balk 8. e. Bleck lig Light, y Rooms.: fe op oases for the SE ee tall ts On bay Special attention pa: jommer. cial Men and Transient{trade. DICKERMAN’S. . ~ S yw ASAD wad ehh war. FISH FOR LENT.. and lots of it too. All kinds— in cans, smoked, dried,j etc. Drop around and see our large stock of Lenten goods, such as Canned Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, _ Oysters, Lobsters, Crabs, etc. We have a splendid fot of Salmon Bellies . Also a fresh supply of Yarmouth Bloaters Che Bee Hwve Srocery 3. J. JACKSON, Proprietor Commercial Street Bois cs le