May 17, 1901 (4 pages)

ity > Today . Ww. HIRT WAISTS . ter than any we E be with us long, ; Eh i tt you ‘can buy ods, Belts, ka Dot Bie te : is to show you, 3 R & Co, . TORE sortment is . It’s the rade. brand ume brand stands for t flavors— t in the All in 4-02 cts, ocer. ———S NING ‘tment AND MISS f Yow Board Organised ~Ghop, Sranville Yightwatehman. The regular monthly meeting of the City Trustees was held last night and the new Board was* organized, the twonew members, Joseph Eustis and J. H. Rogers, taking thé places of the retiring members, B, 8. Rector and J. J. Jackson. Thomas Granville was elected Night: watchman and entered upon his duties after being sworn in. Petitions for this position were redeived from James Wille, Wm. Quigley, E.R. Merrill, L. B. Self, Frank McCutcheon and Thos. Granville. On the first ballot the vote. stood: Granville, 3; McCutcheon, am sees Board of City Cruste Wt" . CELEBRATION. The Committee Meets With Good Success, $800 Subscribed And Lt TJs iy Only Started, . o The Invitation Oommittee for the Fourth, of July celebration at this city have invited the Knight of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Native Sons, Native . Daughters, Foresters and all other fraternal societies of Auburn, also the general public of that place. A like invitation has been sent to Oolfax and 3 ( all the up-country towns, ‘The application of L. Hyman to lay pipe and connect with water main, Miss Purcell, who is to be invited to be Queen of the Carnival on the secwas referred to the new street com-. ond day, is now visiting at Marysville mittee. Mr. Hyman desires to obtain. and it is power for his new electric light plant. . whether or not she will accept, but it not known as_ yet Chief Engineer E. W. Schmidt made . is understood she will, afew remarks in which he suggested Mayor B. 8.Rector has received the that in all matters pertaining to the. following letter from Auburn which Fire Department the Trustees and . is self-explanatory and shows the good Board of Fire Delegates should con-/ feeling which existed between our > sult. \ Alex. Gault was elected President of the Board and Clerk Peard was again given his old position. Mayor Gault then named the standpeople county: and the people of Placer Avsurn, Cal , May 16th, 1901. B.S. Rector, Esq. Dear Sir:—Your letter of May 8th tng committees for the ensuing term . .was duly recorded and should have reas follows. plied before now, but having seen Mr. Finance—O. W. Hill, chairman; J. Bell he said he would write you. ReH. Rogers snd Joseph Eustis. garding the Ladie’s Band for July 4th Printing—Sidney Peard, chairman ; . will say that they will be with you, I J.H. Rogers. did not make Mr. Bell any price but Sewers—Joseph Eustis, chairman;. will wait until I-know how many days C. W. Hill, Sidney Peard. t hey will be wanted, As far as price is Streets—J. H, Rogers, chairman; Sid. concerned it will be reasonable as the ney Peard, Alex. Gault, . t rip will be one for pleasure more than License—Sidney Peard, chairman;. money. Will let you know the charges ©. W. Hill, Alex. Gault. Lights—O. W. Hill, chairman; Jos*eph Eustis, J. H. Rogers. City Attorney Lindley was re-elected later. Very Resp., Gro. W. THorNBROUGH, Instructor. The General Committee will hold and the bonds of E. J. Morgan as City. a meeting at City Hall Monday night Treasurer, Thomas Lewis.as City As-. to make further arrangements and sessor,and Hi Shearer as City Mar-. every member should be present. shal, were filed and accepted. The finance committee is meeting John Martin, promoter of the pro-. with good success and che following posed electric railroad, filed a petition . sums have been subscribed: asking the Board to advertise for the. Board of Trade....++. $200 00 granting of .a franchise for the con-. Board of City Trustees... struction and operation of an over-. Rector Brothers Rails to be laid s0. Union Hotel there will be nc obstruction to travel . Sierra Nevada Brewery.../. head trolley line. ee a id / and the same material asis used by. William Tuttle.... the city on the streets to be used in. Legg & Shaw Company keeping in repair that portion of the N.O.N. GB. B. Company. highway between the tracks and for. Max Isoard i two feet on either side thereof, and the. F. Zeitler company also agrees to keep the cross-. Henry Lane After five years . Daniel & Powell the company isto pay two per cent. / Miners’ Foundry of the gross annual receipts of the. John James Work on. W. H. Smith....008 the track is to be commencéd within . Hartung Brothers \ four months from the granting of the. ©, J. Brand franchise, and if not so commenced . W.G. Richards franchise to be forfeited. The road is} Gaylord & Son to be completed within one year from . Snell & Fleming the time work is started, and if not so. B. F. Snell completed, the franchise is to be like-. J. wise forfeited. A bond for $10,000 is. A; ings in good repair. road within the city limits. to be filed within five days. in the franchise that the company should keep its bridges and culverts in good repair. The com-. Dr. A. H. Tickell.... pany also agrees to construct flumes. Joe King. ....2.05and culverts to carry off the water. George A. Nibell....+. from the line. There was a provision Bovey Brother. once acccowwacs COCO meee eee eee werorese eee ee rr) SaSSaR essssssssssssssssssss Cr _ ry _= pHNweaaaaaaaaaaagoe Cee mene mene ene ee ee ee ee ey ee ee ry ee A: Atkiosons. osc isasac tees ooo “The story that Kitchener proposes to Mr. Martin objected to. subdue the Boers by setting fire to the this, stating that they were used by veldt is probably as untrue as the sugthe public as well as by the company. gestion is bsrbarous. Just the same, An amendment was agreed upon that the indications are that the Boers will the company shall stand one-half of . never be a thoroughly conquered pesthe expense. The franchise also prople until they are burned up, body and vides that no greater fare than five. bones, and the ashes scattered. cents may be charged for any single trip. The Board voted to publish a notice —o@eThe Owl Ball. Club “6f this city will play « match game of baseball at Glenbrook Park Sunday afternoon with the that such a franchise will be granted . 101, sits of Grass Valley. and asking for bids onthe same, and on next Monday nighta meeting will be held to setatime for opening the bids, Ex-City Marshal Tompkins, whose salary was reduced, made a formal demand for the full amount of his salary, which amounts to $205. Treasurer Morgan’s report shows 8 balance on hand of $7,500 04. The report of the Water Collector states that the sum of $1194 44 was collected for the past month. The report of the Marsha] was ordered made out. E. A. Tompkins, the outgoing Marshal, requested that his books be. experted. The Board ordered paid poll tax in the sum of $114 for fifty-seven firemen. The Matshal reported the sum of $309 20 collected for the month of April. ae The folowing bills were ordered paid: H Murcbie,’ $75: BR Eddy, $65; H Shearer, $60; E A Tompkins, $5; T Towle, $10; George Merrill, $15; James Flewellen, $50; Wm Oarr, $3; Sidney Peard, $20; G W Jones, $95 51; 4 iJ Thomas Lewis, $200; G L Peters, $20; H Dickerman, 60 cents; Hd Arthur $1 75; Brown & Calkins, $125 80; W. H. Smith, $3 65; Nevada County Electric Light and Gas Co, $175 40: Samuel Clutter, $5; William Floyd, $5; Thomas Scadden, $2 75; Thomas Rowe, $7 50; South Yuba Water Oo., $387 84; L 8 Calkins, $10 80; W Williams, $22 50; John Huy, -$1 25; H Murchie, $2; Nevada Planing Mill, $11 75; J Oairns, ‘$8 45; E J Baker, $66 50; W J Organ, $2 50; W F Prisk, $6 50;.George Turner, $10 75;M LL, & D Marsh, $4 10; W Abbott, §5; Nevada Hose Oo. 1, $10; Penn. Engine Co., $18 50; H Dicker“Broke” In Chieago. It in the Windy City. Cutoaco, May 16—All day yesterday Bert Schlesinger of San Francisco, extorney, with a $200 check in his pocket, wandered about Ohicago penniless, gaining his only nourishment by snffing at the doors of restaurants. Schlesinger left San Francisco on Friday with $700 and arrived here yesterday with three coppers and a postage stamp. Some person unknown: to Schlesinger had touched him for the rest of ‘the roll and dropped off at Omaha to spend it looking for Pat Crowe. Arrived here, he at once wired home for money. It was answered ‘satisfactorily. at once. After a long search he found’ a man who could identify him at the telegraph office.’ Schlesinger had had no breakfast, and visions of steak rose before him. Unfortunately he was doomed to meet disappointment. The telegraph company paid him by check. His friend did not know the bank on which it was drawn. In vain he protested. The coinpany was obdurate. So it was that Schlesinger, with available assets: faced starvation. At last .a kindhearted hotel man took pity apon him and cashed the check. Schlesinger left town last night, swearing never to return. Bert Schlesinger, referred to in the above, formerly resided in Downieville and has frequently visited this city. He is a lawyer of note, and his many friends up in this section will fully appreciate his “penniless” experience in the metropolis of the West. & ( Cream Puffs and Cream Cakes. Cream puffs and cream cakes, made by an experienced baker, the best in the city,can be procured at George Hurst’s bakery, Commercial street, tomorrow. eee 2Oe Malaria Causes Biliousness. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic removes the cause. Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest and distress from tortured muscles, aching joints and excited nerves, ‘The blood has fess poisoned by the accumulation of waste matter in the system, and can no longer supply.the pure and health sustaining food they require. The whole system feels the effect of this acid poison; and: not-until the blood has been purified and brought back to a healthy condition will the aches and pains cease, Mrs. James Kell, of 707 Ninth street, N. E., Washington, D. C., writes as follows: “A few months ago I had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma tism in its worst form. The . ain was so igtense that I ame completely pros. trated. The attack wasan anusually severe one, and my condition was regard. od is being very dangerous. I was attended by one‘df the most able doctors in Washington, who is also a member of the faculty of a leading medical college here. Hetold me to continue his _prescri tions and I would get well. twelve times without receivin After having it filled the slightest benefit, I declined to continue his treatment fac} longer. Having heard of S. 8. S.(Swift's Specific peccermended for Rheumatism, { decided, almost in despair however, to give the medicine a trial, and after I had taken a few bottles I was able to hobble around on crutches, and very soon there: after had no use for them at all, 8. 8. 8. having cured me sound and well. All the et pains have left me, my appetite has return ed to perfect and I am happy to be again restor health. the great vegetable : purifier and tonic, is the ideal remedy in all rheumatic troubles. There are no opiates or minerals in it to disturb the digestion and lead to ruinous habits. We have prepared a special book on Rheumatism which every sufferer from this painful disease should read, It is the most complete and interesting book of the kind inexistence. It will be sent free to any one desiring it. Write our physicians fully and freely about your case. We make no charge for medical advice. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA, D G00 QUALITY AN PROMPT DELIVERY, THE GOODS ORDERED from our store are delivered promptly and never fail to come up to your expectations in the matter of quality. Our Wines and Liquors are good when made and being allowed ample time to matare they have become mellow and acquired a delightful flavor. The list of brands and prices speaks loudly of values, SIGOURNEY, CASH GROCER. And for fear that it might be clocks., Starting at 80 cts. for a prices range to $25. Man, $1 25; Legg & Shaw Oo., $85 89. a beauty-loving pu alg They are well known for ulated habits and handsome appearance. » A. & H. W. Watchm Broad Street, above Pine hive dulepeeokes ; + SEVERAL TIMES We have drawn attention to our splendid collection of OFFICE MANTEL and BEDROOM GhOCKS, forgotten we desire to again imblic that they are not ordinary their good works, well regcute.little Bedroom Ticker, HARTUNG, kers, Bore Schlesinger Up Against ‘ Assistant United States District At-. the sesesensseceeearessene NOVA City,Cal PHONE, MAIN 551. GEO. C. GAYLORD & SON, PROMPT ATTENTION TO MAIL ORDERS. ‘When your'e figuring on that day’s outing in the woods in order to cool off, don’t forget VAN CAIP’S DEVILED HAM. It’s just what you'll need with your lunch. Small tins---no waste--Small Price, 10 cts., at : BROAD STREET, NEVADA CITY, CAL x Cruckee Stems. Things Ghat Have Caken Place in. Ohat Vieinity. The following items are taken from the Truckee Republican of Wednesday evening: Some parties, perhaps two persons, broke into the Owl saloon Monday goods and $2.50 in change from the drawer. The glass was broken in the door and they reached in and slipped the latch and opened the door. It is thought the work was done by the two men who have been operating at Reno. Louis Keilhofer, a former resident of Truckee, died Sunday evening from Bright’s disease. He came from San Francisco about three weeks ago seriously ill. He was a native of Germany, bat came to the United States when quite young. He was 28 years of age. ‘ It is reported on good authority that Joseph Marzen of Lovelock has refused $160,000 for his Humboldt stock farm. $ It has been a number of years since the fish in Donner Lake have taken the bait as well as they are at present. Last year fishing in the lake was not yery good, owing to the water having been. raised several feet for storage purposes, Better For Blood Than _Sarsaparilla For Those Living in the Malaria Districtsa. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Toniv. myl5-6m Go Hunt For Sarnets. .company is to be incorporated at once, morning and stole about $25 worth of as it could be plainly seen that the fire Blodget family moved out of the house Jast Sunday and how it caught fire isa Uhl has suffered another sinking spell day. gram for the President’s entertainment Puornrx, Arizona, May 16—A company is now being formed composed of Phoenix and Prescott men to locate and operate a vast garnet field which exists in Northern Arizona. The and will locate several miles of claims in the garnet district. Destroyed by Fire. An alarm of fire was turned in last night from box No, 46, at the corner of Zion and Jordan streets but the services of the firemen were not necessary was out of the city. It proved to be the house of Thomas’ Rosewald, near the Town Talk railroad tunnel. The mystery. The loss is about $800. Unl’s Condition. rs Geanp Rarims, May 17—Edwin F. and his condition is more critical toAv Indian war dance is on the proin Washington State. The real thing ased to be frequently witnessed on the plains in old days—and the outsider . , spectators didn’t usually find it. at all pretty. President McKinley drinks Jesse Moore “AA” whiskey. SIMPLICITY PORTABILITY The Bickensderfer Typewriter Better than all others in every particular RALPH W.GAYLORD, Agent Nevada City, Cal. Write for Circular. DURABILITY ALIGNMENT CARPETS and RUGS. MATTING --All Shades and Description. Our collection consists entirely of goods of this season’s weave. The designs are new and of exquisite color andbeauty of pattern. ; 30x60 $1 00 We can strongly recommend our CARPETS Because they will last a life time. The, eolors and nap are both lasting. These prices speak loudly of values. SNELL © FLEMING’S CORNER BROAD AND PINE STREETS. voTHE LEADER OF MILLINERY STYLES. AND PRICES. Ladies : prices. { The fact of MISS HOEFT’S immensely increasing trade proves that she is leading in styles and Her motto is: ‘‘The most stylish and best value at most reasonable prices. A Sudan Death. Newton, Mass., May 16—The Rev. Dr. Ezra Hoyt Byington, one of the foremost Congregations! clergymen in New England, died suddeniy at his home here today. Dr. Byingtom presided at the meetings of the Congregational Home Missionary Society at Tremonat Temple, Boston, yesterday. Ohe Odd Fellows. Ghe Srand Lodge and. Rebekahs Glect Officers.At the session of the Grand Lodges of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs the officers for the ensuing year were elected. The election for Grand Warden of the Rebekahs was closely contested. William Nichols of Dutch Flat, Placer county, was chosen as Grand Master, and Jobn Glasson of Grass Valley, as’ Grand Trustee, an office which he held during the past year. The Rebekahs elected Mrs. Nellie Mitchell, wife of P. W. Mictiell. of Grass Valley, as President. There were seven candidates for Grand Warden and Mrs. Ada Madison of San Francisco was finally chosen. —————*-690 te The friends’ of Gilt Edge Whiskey are never drunkards. Brought a Sreat Sum. Lonpon, May 16—A manuscript Bible, richly illuminated, of about the year 1410, was sold at auction here today for 1200 guineas. Memorial Day. It Will Be Fittingly Observed In Chis City. The beautiful.custom of decorating the graves of the departed, will te fittingly observed in this city this year as usual. Memorial Day will be on Thursday, May 30th, and tomorrow evening a meeting will be held at the office of J. M. Walling to take the preliminary steps toward arranging a suitable programme. ‘There will be the usual parade, which wiil be participated in by the G. A. R., Company O and the various civic organizations. The exercises will be held at Pine Grove, where an, oration will be delivered, songs sung and the graves of the departed decorated. An Alameda hustand complains in court that his wife has left him and taken away all the furniture except a bed and atowel. He is a hard man to please. She might have taken the bed, too, and left him the towel to sleep on. TABLE DELICACIES. Pickled Pigs Feet Saratoga Chips Limberger Cheese Swiss Cheese . = 10c per Ib 20c per Ib = 35c each = -35¢ per Ib Pickles = = 10c a quart Ripe Olives = = 25c a quart Cream Cheese = 3 for 25 cts Cream Cheese = 6 for 25 cts Abalone = = = 20Cacan JELL-O = Ps, 1oc a pkge Jackson's Bechive. Grocery Diamonds, New, novel and unique. Silverware, With Ebony Brushes engraved Plate —AT— sa C: J. BRAND’S JEWELRY STORE Call and see them. 25 CENTS Silver Cream to -Polish Silverware, A BOTTLE. Wilson Celebrated Ginger Ale, (Bottle, dozen or barrel) Schneer’s Cream Soda, (Bottle, dozen or barrel) Evans India Pale Ale t ISOARD’ ss WrhOlesale : and : Retail : Liquor : Dealers. Burnells Ale & Porter le “WHAT FLAVOR DO YOU WANT” Is the only question nowadays, because everybody and his wife wante ICE CREAM SODA These hot days. Of course there is Ice Cream and Ice Cream, but you're always sure of getting the right sort with the genuine article. Berries and what not in the way of flavoring at Foley's Ice Cream. Parlors, 18 Commercial Street, Nevada City. STRONG SHOES seenat OX ESO's. 75cts. TO $2, according to size. We have just received the “NEVER RIP” SCHOOL SHOES FOR BOYS They are just what the name implies—a shoe that WILL NOT RIP. PRICE an Extra Fine Line of Men’s Shoes In the latest stylea of Vici Kid, Velours and Box Calf, Price from $2 50 up. a BOVEY BROS., Broad Street. aimamnagy:* Fs ba a Hee tas fa SELINA LAER ELS rea: ete

ity > Today . Ww. HIRT WAISTS . ter than any we E be with us long, ; Eh i tt you ‘can buy ods, Belts, ka Dot Bie te : is to show you, 3 R & Co, . TORE sortment is . It’s the rade. brand ume brand stands for t flavors— t in the All in 4-02 cts, ocer. ———S NING ‘tment AND MISS f Yow Board Organised ~Ghop, Sranville Yightwatehman. The regular monthly meeting of the City Trustees was held last night and the new Board was* organized, the twonew members, Joseph Eustis and J. H. Rogers, taking thé places of the retiring members, B, 8. Rector and J. J. Jackson. Thomas Granville was elected Night: watchman and entered upon his duties after being sworn in. Petitions for this position were redeived from James Wille, Wm. Quigley, E.R. Merrill, L. B. Self, Frank McCutcheon and Thos. Granville. On the first ballot the vote. stood: Granville, 3; McCutcheon, am sees Board of City Cruste Wt" . CELEBRATION. The Committee Meets With Good Success, $800 Subscribed And Lt TJs iy Only Started, . o The Invitation Oommittee for the Fourth, of July celebration at this city have invited the Knight of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Native Sons, Native . Daughters, Foresters and all other fraternal societies of Auburn, also the general public of that place. A like invitation has been sent to Oolfax and 3 ( all the up-country towns, ‘The application of L. Hyman to lay pipe and connect with water main, Miss Purcell, who is to be invited to be Queen of the Carnival on the secwas referred to the new street com-. ond day, is now visiting at Marysville mittee. Mr. Hyman desires to obtain. and it is power for his new electric light plant. . whether or not she will accept, but it not known as_ yet Chief Engineer E. W. Schmidt made . is understood she will, afew remarks in which he suggested Mayor B. 8.Rector has received the that in all matters pertaining to the. following letter from Auburn which Fire Department the Trustees and . is self-explanatory and shows the good Board of Fire Delegates should con-/ feeling which existed between our > sult. \ Alex. Gault was elected President of the Board and Clerk Peard was again given his old position. Mayor Gault then named the standpeople county: and the people of Placer Avsurn, Cal , May 16th, 1901. B.S. Rector, Esq. Dear Sir:—Your letter of May 8th tng committees for the ensuing term . .was duly recorded and should have reas follows. plied before now, but having seen Mr. Finance—O. W. Hill, chairman; J. Bell he said he would write you. ReH. Rogers snd Joseph Eustis. garding the Ladie’s Band for July 4th Printing—Sidney Peard, chairman ; . will say that they will be with you, I J.H. Rogers. did not make Mr. Bell any price but Sewers—Joseph Eustis, chairman;. will wait until I-know how many days C. W. Hill, Sidney Peard. t hey will be wanted, As far as price is Streets—J. H, Rogers, chairman; Sid. concerned it will be reasonable as the ney Peard, Alex. Gault, . t rip will be one for pleasure more than License—Sidney Peard, chairman;. money. Will let you know the charges ©. W. Hill, Alex. Gault. Lights—O. W. Hill, chairman; Jos*eph Eustis, J. H. Rogers. City Attorney Lindley was re-elected later. Very Resp., Gro. W. THorNBROUGH, Instructor. The General Committee will hold and the bonds of E. J. Morgan as City. a meeting at City Hall Monday night Treasurer, Thomas Lewis.as City As-. to make further arrangements and sessor,and Hi Shearer as City Mar-. every member should be present. shal, were filed and accepted. The finance committee is meeting John Martin, promoter of the pro-. with good success and che following posed electric railroad, filed a petition . sums have been subscribed: asking the Board to advertise for the. Board of Trade.......++. $200 00 granting of .a franchise for the con-. Board of City Trustees...... struction and operation of an over-. Rector Brothers Rails to be laid s0. Union Hotel there will be nc obstruction to travel . Sierra Nevada Brewery...../. head trolley line. ee a id / and the same material asis used by. William Tuttle........ the city on the streets to be used in. Legg & Shaw Company keeping in repair that portion of the N.O.N. GB. B. Company.. highway between the tracks and for. Max Isoard i two feet on either side thereof, and the. F. Zeitler company also agrees to keep the cross-. Henry Lane After five years . Daniel & Powell the company isto pay two per cent. / Miners’ Foundry of the gross annual receipts of the. John James Work on. W. H. Smith........008 the track is to be commencéd within . Hartung Brothers \ four months from the granting of the. ©, J. Brand franchise, and if not so commenced . W.G. Richards franchise to be forfeited. The road is} Gaylord & Son to be completed within one year from . Snell & Fleming the time work is started, and if not so. B. F. Snell completed, the franchise is to be like-. J. wise forfeited. A bond for $10,000 is. A; ings in good repair. road within the city limits. to be filed within five days. in the franchise that the company should keep its bridges and culverts in good repair. The com-. Dr. A. H. Tickell........ pany also agrees to construct flumes. Joe King.. .......2.05and culverts to carry off the water. George A. Nibell.......+. from the line. There was a provision Bovey Brother. once acccowwacs COCO meee eee eee werorese eee ee rr) SaSSaR essssssssssssssssssss Cr _ ry _= pHNweaaaaaaaaaaagoe Cee mene mene ene ee ee ee ee ey ee ee ry ee A: Atkiosons. osc isasac tees ooo “The story that Kitchener proposes to Mr. Martin objected to. subdue the Boers by setting fire to the this, stating that they were used by veldt is probably as untrue as the sugthe public as well as by the company. gestion is bsrbarous. Just the same, An amendment was agreed upon that the indications are that the Boers will the company shall stand one-half of . never be a thoroughly conquered pesthe expense. The franchise also prople until they are burned up, body and vides that no greater fare than five. bones, and the ashes scattered. cents may be charged for any single trip. The Board voted to publish a notice —o@eThe Owl Ball. Club “6f this city will play « match game of baseball at Glenbrook Park Sunday afternoon with the that such a franchise will be granted . 101, sits of Grass Valley. and asking for bids onthe same, and on next Monday nighta meeting will be held to setatime for opening the bids, Ex-City Marshal Tompkins, whose salary was reduced, made a formal demand for the full amount of his salary, which amounts to $205. Treasurer Morgan’s report shows 8 balance on hand of $7,500 04. The report of the Water Collector states that the sum of $1194 44 was collected for the past month. The report of the Marsha] was ordered made out. E. A. Tompkins, the outgoing Marshal, requested that his books be. experted. The Board ordered paid poll tax in the sum of $114 for fifty-seven firemen. The Matshal reported the sum of $309 20 collected for the month of April. ae The folowing bills were ordered paid: H Murcbie,’ $75: BR Eddy, $65; H Shearer, $60; E A Tompkins, $5; T Towle, $10; George Merrill, $15; James Flewellen, $50; Wm Oarr, $3; Sidney Peard, $20; G W Jones, $95 51; 4 iJ Thomas Lewis, $200; G L Peters, $20; H Dickerman, 60 cents; Hd Arthur $1 75; Brown & Calkins, $125 80; W. H. Smith, $3 65; Nevada County Electric Light and Gas Co, $175 40: Samuel Clutter, $5; William Floyd, $5; Thomas Scadden, $2 75; Thomas Rowe, $7 50; South Yuba Water Oo., $387 84; L 8 Calkins, $10 80; W Williams, $22 50; John Huy, -$1 25; H Murchie, $2; Nevada Planing Mill, $11 75; J Oairns, ‘$8 45; E J Baker, $66 50; W J Organ, $2 50; W F Prisk, $6 50;.George Turner, $10 75;M LL, & D Marsh, $4 10; W Abbott, §5; Nevada Hose Oo. 1, $10; Penn. Engine Co., $18 50; H Dicker“Broke” In Chieago. It in the Windy City. Cutoaco, May 16—All day yesterday Bert Schlesinger of San Francisco, extorney, with a $200 check in his pocket, wandered about Ohicago penniless, gaining his only nourishment by snffing at the doors of restaurants. Schlesinger left San Francisco on Friday with $700 and arrived here yesterday with three coppers and a postage stamp. Some person unknown: to Schlesinger had touched him for the rest of ‘the roll and dropped off at Omaha to spend it looking for Pat Crowe. Arrived here, he at once wired home for money. It was answered ‘satisfactorily. at once. After a long search he found’ a man who could identify him at the telegraph office.’ Schlesinger had had no breakfast, and visions of steak rose before him. Unfortunately he was doomed to meet disappointment. The telegraph company paid him by check. His friend did not know the bank on which it was drawn. In vain he protested. The coinpany was obdurate. So it was that Schlesinger, with available assets: faced starvation. At last .a kindhearted hotel man took pity apon him and cashed the check. Schlesinger left town last night, swearing never to return. Bert Schlesinger, referred to in the above, formerly resided in Downieville and has frequently visited this city. He is a lawyer of note, and his many friends up in this section will fully appreciate his “penniless” experience in the metropolis of the West. & ( Cream Puffs and Cream Cakes. Cream puffs and cream cakes, made by an experienced baker, the best in the city,can be procured at George Hurst’s bakery, Commercial street, tomorrow. eee 2Oe Malaria Causes Biliousness. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic removes the cause. Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest and distress from tortured muscles, aching joints and excited nerves, ‘The blood has fess poisoned by the accumulation of waste matter in the system, and can no longer supply.the pure and health sustaining food they require. The whole system feels the effect of this acid poison; and: not-until the blood has been purified and brought back to a healthy condition will the aches and pains cease, Mrs. James Kell, of 707 Ninth street, N. E., Washington, D. C., writes as follows: “A few months ago I had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma tism in its worst form. The . ain was so igtense that I ame completely pros. trated. The attack wasan anusually severe one, and my condition was regard. od is being very dangerous. I was attended by one‘df the most able doctors in Washington, who is also a member of the faculty of a leading medical college here. Hetold me to continue his _prescri tions and I would get well. twelve times without receivin After having it filled the slightest benefit, I declined to continue his treatment fac}

longer. Having heard of S. 8. S.(Swift's Specific peccermended for Rheumatism, { decided, almost in despair however, to give the medicine a trial, and after I had taken a few bottles I was able to hobble around on crutches, and very soon there: after had no use for them at all, 8. 8. 8. having cured me sound and well. All the et pains have left me, my appetite has return ed to perfect and I am happy to be again restor health. the great vegetable : purifier and tonic, is the ideal remedy in all rheumatic troubles. There are no opiates or minerals in it to disturb the digestion and lead to ruinous habits. We have prepared a special book on Rheumatism which every sufferer from this painful disease should read, It is the most complete and interesting book of the kind inexistence. It will be sent free to any one desiring it. Write our physicians fully and freely about your case. We make no charge for medical advice. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA, D G00 QUALITY AN PROMPT DELIVERY, THE GOODS ORDERED from our store are delivered promptly and never fail to come up to your expectations in the matter of quality. Our Wines and Liquors are good when made and being allowed ample time to matare they have become mellow and acquired a delightful flavor. The list of brands and prices speaks loudly of values, SIGOURNEY, CASH GROCER. And for fear that it might be clocks., Starting at 80 cts. for a prices range to $25. Man, $1 25; Legg & Shaw Oo., $85 89. a beauty-loving pu alg They are well known for ulated habits and handsome appearance. » A. & H. W. Watchm Broad Street, above Pine hive dulepeeokes ; + SEVERAL TIMES We have drawn attention to our splendid collection of OFFICE MANTEL and BEDROOM GhOCKS, forgotten we desire to again imblic that they are not ordinary their good works, well regcute.little Bedroom Ticker, HARTUNG, kers, Bore Schlesinger Up Against ‘ Assistant United States District At-. the sesesensseceeearessene NOVA City,Cal PHONE, MAIN 551. GEO. C. GAYLORD & SON, PROMPT ATTENTION TO MAIL ORDERS. ‘When your'e figuring on that day’s outing in the woods in order to cool off, don’t forget VAN CAIP’S DEVILED HAM. It’s just what you'll need with your lunch. Small tins---no waste--Small Price, 10 cts., at : BROAD STREET, NEVADA CITY, CAL x Cruckee Stems. Things Ghat Have Caken Place in. Ohat Vieinity. The following items are taken from the Truckee Republican of Wednesday evening: Some parties, perhaps two persons, broke into the Owl saloon Monday goods and $2.50 in change from the drawer. The glass was broken in the door and they reached in and slipped the latch and opened the door. It is thought the work was done by the two men who have been operating at Reno. Louis Keilhofer, a former resident of Truckee, died Sunday evening from Bright’s disease. He came from San Francisco about three weeks ago seriously ill. He was a native of Germany, bat came to the United States when quite young. He was 28 years of age. ‘ It is reported on good authority that Joseph Marzen of Lovelock has refused $160,000 for his Humboldt stock farm. $ It has been a number of years since the fish in Donner Lake have taken the bait as well as they are at present. Last year fishing in the lake was not yery good, owing to the water having been. raised several feet for storage purposes, Better For Blood Than _Sarsaparilla For Those Living in the Malaria Districtsa. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Toniv. myl5-6m Go Hunt For Sarnets. .company is to be incorporated at once, morning and stole about $25 worth of as it could be plainly seen that the fire Blodget family moved out of the house Jast Sunday and how it caught fire isa Uhl has suffered another sinking spell day. gram for the President’s entertainment Puornrx, Arizona, May 16—A company is now being formed composed of Phoenix and Prescott men to locate and operate a vast garnet field which exists in Northern Arizona. The and will locate several miles of claims in the garnet district. Destroyed by Fire. An alarm of fire was turned in last night from box No, 46, at the corner of Zion and Jordan streets but the services of the firemen were not necessary was out of the city. It proved to be the house of Thomas’ Rosewald, near the Town Talk railroad tunnel. The mystery. The loss is about $800. Unl’s Condition. rs Geanp Rarims, May 17—Edwin F. and his condition is more critical toAv Indian war dance is on the proin Washington State. The real thing ased to be frequently witnessed on the plains in old days—and the outsider . , spectators didn’t usually find it. at all pretty. President McKinley drinks Jesse Moore “AA” whiskey. SIMPLICITY PORTABILITY The Bickensderfer Typewriter Better than all others in every particular RALPH W.GAYLORD, Agent Nevada City, Cal. Write for Circular. DURABILITY ALIGNMENT CARPETS and RUGS. MATTING --All Shades and Description. Our collection consists entirely of goods of this season’s weave. The designs are new and of exquisite color andbeauty of pattern. ; 30x60 $1 00 We can strongly recommend our CARPETS Because they will last a life time. The, eolors and nap are both lasting. These prices speak loudly of values. SNELL © FLEMING’S CORNER BROAD AND PINE STREETS. voTHE LEADER OF MILLINERY STYLES.. AND PRICES. Ladies : prices. { The fact of MISS HOEFT’S immensely increasing trade proves that she is leading in styles and Her motto is: ‘‘The most stylish and best value at most reasonable prices. A Sudan Death. Newton, Mass., May 16—The Rev. Dr. Ezra Hoyt Byington, one of the foremost Congregations! clergymen in New England, died suddeniy at his home here today. Dr. Byingtom presided at the meetings of the Congregational Home Missionary Society at Tremonat Temple, Boston, yesterday. Ohe Odd Fellows. Ghe Srand Lodge and. Rebekahs Glect Officers.At the session of the Grand Lodges of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs the officers for the ensuing year were elected. The election for Grand Warden of the Rebekahs was closely contested. William Nichols of Dutch Flat, Placer county, was chosen as Grand Master, and Jobn Glasson of Grass Valley, as’ Grand Trustee, an office which he held during the past year. The Rebekahs elected Mrs. Nellie Mitchell, wife of P. W. Mictiell. of Grass Valley, as President. There were seven candidates for Grand Warden and Mrs. Ada Madison of San Francisco was finally chosen. —————*-690 te The friends’ of Gilt Edge Whiskey are never drunkards. Brought a Sreat Sum. Lonpon, May 16—A manuscript Bible, richly illuminated, of about the year 1410, was sold at auction here today for 1200 guineas. Memorial Day. It Will Be Fittingly Observed In Chis City. The beautiful.custom of decorating the graves of the departed, will te fittingly observed in this city this year as usual. Memorial Day will be on Thursday, May 30th, and tomorrow evening a meeting will be held at the office of J. M. Walling to take the preliminary steps toward arranging a suitable programme. ‘There will be the usual parade, which wiil be participated in by the G. A. R., Company O and the various civic organizations. The exercises will be held at Pine Grove, where an, oration will be delivered, songs sung and the graves of the departed decorated. An Alameda hustand complains in court that his wife has left him and taken away all the furniture except a bed and atowel. He is a hard man to please. She might have taken the bed, too, and left him the towel to sleep on. TABLE DELICACIES. Pickled Pigs Feet Saratoga Chips Limberger Cheese Swiss Cheese . = 10c per Ib 20c per Ib = 35c each = -35¢ per Ib Pickles = = 10c a quart Ripe Olives = = 25c a quart Cream Cheese = 3 for 25 cts Cream Cheese = 6 for 25 cts Abalone = = = 20Cacan JELL-O = Ps, 1oc a pkge Jackson's Bechive. Grocery Diamonds, New, novel and unique. Silverware, With Ebony Brushes engraved Plate —AT— sa C: J. BRAND’S JEWELRY STORE Call and see them. 25 CENTS Silver Cream to -Polish Silverware, A BOTTLE. Wilson Celebrated Ginger Ale, (Bottle, dozen or barrel) Schneer’s Cream Soda, (Bottle, dozen or barrel) Evans India Pale Ale t ISOARD’ ss WrhOlesale : and : Retail : Liquor : Dealers. Burnells Ale & Porter le “WHAT FLAVOR DO YOU WANT” Is the only question nowadays, because everybody and his wife wante ICE CREAM SODA These hot days. Of course there is Ice Cream and Ice Cream, but you're always sure of getting the right sort with the genuine article. Berries and what not in the way of flavoring at Foley's Ice Cream. Parlors, 18 Commercial Street, Nevada City. STRONG SHOES seenat OX ESO's.. 75cts. TO $2, according to size. We have just received the “NEVER RIP” SCHOOL SHOES FOR BOYS They are just what the name implies—a shoe that WILL NOT RIP. PRICE an Extra Fine Line of Men’s Shoes In the latest stylea of Vici Kid, Velours and Box Calf, Price from $2 50 up. a BOVEY BROS., Broad Street. aimamnagy:* Fs ba a Hee tas fa SELINA LAER ELS rea: ete