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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
cHR1sTMAs FRUIT CAKE.

To three-quarters pound of butter add one
and half pounds yellow sugar, yolks ofsiz
eggs, well beaten, one-half cup molasses,
one-half cup sweet milk, one grated nut
meg. one teaspoonful each of ground CHINA
mon, cloves and allspice, the whites of six
eggs, well beaten, and one pound of -four
having in it one and half measures "Ban-
ner" Baking Powder; stir in, the fruit Just
before baking. consisting of one pound
raisins, two pounds currants and one-half
pound citron, all well dredged with flour;
bake from three to four hours
Order the Banner Recipe Book" with a
pound can Of Banner Powder from your
grocer; if be cannot supply the book. send
your address to B. B. Powder Co., P. O..
Box 245, Pittsburg, Pa, and it will be
mailed free. Many ladies have used this
powder every since they began housekeep-
ing-with perfect success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

ANOTHER lot of those 16-inch kid body
bisque dolls for only 50c, at Harrison's toy
store, 122 Federal St, Allegheny. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Rooms, Houses. Etc.

TTAETED-BY SINGLE GENTLEMAN.
w two rooms, furnished or unfurnished, on
lower Penn avenue in quiet and respectable
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

To-day-a 'drive" in gents silk (check)
smoking jackets at s. 80.
BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Holmes Best,
ISIS.


Orders filled for the holidays by telephone
sos. W. II. HOLMES & SoE,
100 Water street and 15S First avenue.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

SPECIAL bargains Offering throughout all
departments during our clearing sale.
TTSsu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Financial,

VUANTED- D-MORTGAGES-SIo0,o 900 TO LOAN
w on mortgages, in sums from 500 to SIC, OOO
for to years city property At very low rates;
write for terms and give description Of property.
J. F. GLASS, ISs Fifth ave. Telephone No. H64.
no13-E
VHANTED-HOUSE TO RENT-WE ARE
w now entering applications for good tenants
for houses in all parts of the two cities and sub
urbs; our renting department under experienced
and systematic management: properties intelli-
5i3 Wood St. de2i-Ae
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

TNOR SAlE-THERE ARE TEN VERY De
u SIRABLE houses now in course Of construc-
ready for occupancy by April 1: five of these
houses are alread sold. leaving five stin available
TO buyers; prices ~ 5oO, e 00O and s0, 000. Accord
ing TO size and location; lots vary in size from 3Ox
100 70 92xl50: Atwood ST., now paved with asphalt
road being laid. Apply to SAMUEL W. BLACK
4 CO., 80 Fourth ave- defz-4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

For Christmas Morning,
Fine seal sacques. c. A. SMILEY & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21


HTANTED-PARTNER WITH S. 900 CAPT.
w TAI. in an old established, nice retail busi-
ness, located on the best street in Pittsburg: a
splendid chance. Address P. X, Dispatch office.
de15-2-TTsSu
"ANTED-PARTY TO JOIN OWNER IN
w working valuable brownstone: stone is Of
best quality; easily worked; ntppiy inexhausti-
Bile: special ratesto Pittsburg. Address HOW-
ARD, 2Sl S. Fortieth St., Philadelphia. de2l-92
UTANTED-ONE OR TWO GOOD PARTIEs.
w active or otherwise, to take an interest In
a full running and rapidly growing lumber busi-
ness in the city that has always made and is now
making money. and susceptible ofincreased reve-
nue. with additional capital and assistance. The
firm stands high in commercial circles, and is full
of energy and enterprise and possesses abundlut
means. and only proposes now to accept Of addi-
tional capital. with or without personal services
in order to meet the expansive character of the
business. This is splendid opportunity to make
an investment that has every element Of safety
and profit. and offers the privilege OF becoming
associated with gentlemen of integrity and fnane
cial worth. Fuller particulars will be disclosed
only to principals and parties who mean business
by our Mr.. Drape, who is personally acquainted
with the firm. Amount Of capital wanted. $50 00O
JAS. W. DRAPE & CO., l29 Fourth avenue,
Pittsburgs de2l-32-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
RIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST CO.,
II l2i and l23 Fourth ave.
Capital $5GQOO0 Full paid
reTaTTr1 nc T1rT 10 rO REAf Ecrr tn

Acts in all fiduciary capacities. Deals in reli-
able investment securities. Rents boxes In Its
superior vault from S. per annum upward.
Receives deposits and loans only on mort
cages and approved collaterals.
JOHN B. JACKSON, Pres'k
q JAMES j. D0NNELL. Vice Pres'k
@. B. AcYAY.. .Hec'y and Treas
au2sSQ1<M
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
WALL PAPERS


A full line Of special designs for this class
Of work at Crumrine, Bane & Bassett's, 416
Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

BESSIE BRAMBLE, in to-
morrow's DISPATCH discusses the
dubious Joys OF rural life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

HOLIDAY neckwear for gentlemen at
James h. Aiken & COL 100 Fifth ave. D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

Inn you married? II not, send your address to
AXE THEAMERICANC CORRESPONDING
INV CLUB; Box 64S. Olarksburg. w. Va
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
For Chrisrmas.Nrornin

For ChriHtmaS'morntng,
Sleigh and carriage robes. o
G. A. SMILEY & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
TO LET.

East End Residences.
ITO LET-VERY CHEAP-A NEAT NEW
l. house rooms. late Improvements, finished
attic, large lot; on Clayborne ST. near ShRdyside
station. See w. A. HEBRON q SONS, No. so
Fourth avenue. de1s-39-wThs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

NOR sALE-s8 00o-Do you WANT To SE-
G CURE now at a low cost the foundation for
of beautiful ground on line OF new electric road,
and close to the city's finest driveway; comfort
able cottage house; fruit, shade and shrubbery:
location and suri oundings are attractive. and
Improvements projected VIII add largely to pres
sent values within year. Call and we will drive
you TO the property. CHARLES SOMERS & CO.,
Sl3 Wood st. de2I-49
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Male and Ee1nnia Holm.

"ANTED-CO0KS; WAGES, 90 so TO a co.:
w chambermaids, diningroOm girls nurses:
100 house girls; German and cOlored girls; farm
hands; drivers. MRS. K. THOMPSON, sos
Grant St. de6-AThs
"ANTED = IMMEDIATELY 20 QUARRY-
w MEN. ehambermaids and cooks for small
families, s. 50 TO a per week; girl to do nursing
and chambeTwork: 100 house girls. 10 Germans
girl MEEHAN'S, SIS Grant st. dele-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
SlfuallOnl.

"ANTED-A POSITION IN SOME GOOD
w business house, either as salesman book
keeper, collector, or at general office work, by
man OF experience, who can give frst-eass
reference and security If necessary and If agree
able, would take financial interest. Address A.
B., Dispatch Office. del9-4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

G OF frst-class general store doing profit
able business in town Of not less than II 900 in
habftants no old shelf worn goods: splendid
chance 10 the right parties: all communications
confidential. Address E. T. s., Dispatch office.
del7-l6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

For Christmas Morning,
Ladies seal hoods. c. A. SMILEY &, Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
THE PITTSBHRG DISPATCH
BRANCH OFFTCFS.


For the accommodation Of the
public, Branch Offices have been
established at the following places,
where Want, For Sale, To Let, and
other transient advertisements viii
be received up to 9 P. M. for inser-
ton next morning:
Advertisements are 10 be prepaid except where
advertisers already have accounts with THE DIS
PATCH
PTTSBURG.
THOMAS McCAFFREY, s559 Butler street.
EMIL g. STUCKEY. 18th street and Penn ave.
z. G. STUCkEY &CO., Wylie ave. and Fultonst.
n. SI0KEL4, Fifth Avenue Market House.
EAsT END.
J. W. WALLACE, sl21 Penn avenue.
McALLIsTER 4 sHEIBLER, Sthav. &AtwoOd St
soUTHsDE.
JACOB SPoHN. No. 2Carson street.
II. A. DONALDSON, I7O7 Carson street.
ALLEGHENY.
A. J. KAERcHER, 50 Federal street.
H. J. MCBRIDE. Market House, Allegheny.
FRED H. EGGERS. 172 Ohio street.
+. H. EGGERS SON, Ohio and Chestnut sts
J. F. STEVENSON. Arch and Jackson streets.
THOMAS McHENRY, Western and Irwin aves.
g. W. HUGHES. Pennsylvania and Beaver aves
PERRY M. GLEIM. Rehecca and Allegheny aves.
MlLLVALE BOROUGH.
W. W. FLOCKER, Stationer. No. 4Grant ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

| Now is the season to keep
on hand a supply of
"SCOURENE" to do all
your cleaning. There is no
known article for 8 cents
that viii so help Though
cleaning and do it as well.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
suhnrhnn Residences.

Suburban Residences.
DOR SALEM SEWICKEEY-DO NOT RE-
IL NEW your lease until you examine the fine
residence property on Broad st, which will be
sold on terms Of $50 cash and $50 per year; i'm
mediate possession. Full particulars from A. w
~ de20-4
EOR SALE4AT WILKINSBURG.S SCONVE-
II NIENT to station, neat 5-roomed frame
houses. lot 33SxiO0 feet; excellent water in both
housesi natural gas; good, dry cellars; wiz be
sold very low and on easy payments. Full par
tiOulars from MCCUNE COULTER, 98 Fourth
property. de2I-26
u TION; q neat Queen Anne house of six rooms,
reception hall, finished attic. bathroom and all
modern Improvements: cosner lot, 5Ox122 feet,
with fruit shade and ornamental trees: can be
bought at a great bargain, and on easy payments,
as owner is going West. MCCUNE & COULTER
Agents, 98 Fourth ave. de2-26
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

TOR SALE-OR E&CHANGE-3OO ACRES OF
Il coal and mineral land on line of railroad and
river, about so miles from the city, with connec-
tlons to Buffalo and the Canadian trade; besides
coal there is iron ore. lime and building stone aud
fire clay; two coal mines and one ore mine open; ;
equipped with tracks, cars. etc.: demand for ali
coal and iron ore that can be mined; 45 dwelling
houses, large store and other buildings: two good
gas wells on the land: q splendid opening for
profitable business; will sell, or exchange for
other property in part payment. W. W. ACHE
SON, or Jos. PAINTER, Room 204 Bissell block
or JAS. W. DRAPE & CO., 12s Fourth ave.,
Pittsburg. de21-32-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

THE DISPATCH HAS OPENED A
BRANCH OFFICE FOR THE soUTHsIDE
AT NO. l22O CARSON STREET. WHERE
ADVERTISEMENTS, NEWS IND SUB
sCRIPToNs CAN BE LEFT. BOTH FOR
GENERAL EDITIONS, AND FOR THE
sPECIALsoUTHsIDE ISSUE PUBLISHED
EACH SATURDAY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

TfOR SALE-NEW QUEEN LOSIE RESIDENCE
IL in the East End near Shadyside and Ben
Venue: rooms. finished attic rooms, bath, W. c.,
large reception hall, piazza entire front, dry
cellar, perfect sewerage, everything in prime
order; possession within 30 days; price S. 250 pay
menfs TO suit JAS. W. DRAPE CO.. 129
Fourth avenue, Pittsburg. dezI-S2-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

IT TNITARIAN CHURCH
" Melons Bank Building No. 5I4 Smithaeld
street, opposite City Hall, at 1Oss5s sunday
school. at 10. Rev. ]. G. Townsend minister.
Subject: Incarnation" de2l-s
MO NoTICE-MEETING MACHINIsTs-
IN Pittsburg Lodge No. 50, National Assoeia-
ton OF Machinists, meets every
SATURDAY EVENING
at No. 81 Fourth avenue, at 7S0 o'clock.
pol7-l4Bs
MEMBERS OF DIVISION NO. 4, A. o. H.
1Il are requested to report at their ball ON
Wylie ave, on SUNDAY MORNING, Decem-
Der y. at $50 o'clock, to attend the dedication
Of St Francis r. G. Church at Charters
By order.
PETER WARD.
de2l-s4 THOMAS HUGHES, Sec.
CTOCKHOLDERs' MEETING-THE AN
- NUAL meeting of the stockholders Of the
Monongahela Navigation Company will be held
ON THURSDAY, January 9. 1890, at the Office
of the company, No. 104 Grant street.. Pitts
burg. az o'clock P. NJ, for the election Of Off
GERS and managers of the company for the en-
suing year, and other business.
W. BAKEWELLt Secretary.
del9Sl9: u :2426.2S 2S.3l. .ia2.45.7,9
ELECTIONS.
ALLEGHENY NATIONAL BANK
PITTsBURG, PA, December l3 1889
ELECTION-THE ELECTION FOR DI-
ia RECTORS of thisaDank for the ensuing
year will be held at the banking house, No. 40
Fifth avenue, on TUESDAY, January Il, 1890
between the hours Of II A. NJ. and I'm.
de1E32-D F. q. HUTCHINSON, Cashier.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, PITTsBURG, Pa
PITTsBURG. December, IA 1889.
TNLECTION-THE ANNUAL ELECTION
u OF nine directors for this bank, to serve
for the ensuing year, will be held at the Banking
House, corner WoodSst. and Fifth avenue,
TUESDAY, January IA, 1890, between the
hours of II 4. N. and o'clock P. N.
del4-31-D J. ID. S(TIIY
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
RELIGIOUS.

TTNITARIAN CHURCH
" Melons Bank Building, No. 5I4 Smithaeld
street opposite City Han, a at lO:so SUNDAY sunday
Subject: Incarnation" de21-s
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

THOR SALE-GRAND OPPORTUNITY FOR
II one or two active men with some capital to
step into paying wholesale produce commission
business profits this year will reach 80 oO0: owner
engaged in other business reason for selling. Ad-
dress F. q. DICKSON, 40 Monterey st., ALE.
Rhenv delO-5O
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
FOR sALE-BUsINEss.

-----------------------L---
Business Chances.
ENOR SALE-ONE OF THE OLDEST AND
II best paying photo galleries of Allegheny;
rare chance for right parity good reason for SELL
ing. PHOTO, Dispatch office. dell-Ss-wThssu
TrOk SALE : WELL-PAYING BOARDING
u house, in central part of business; steady
trade; house full: will sell at about half price;
ance on time MAGAW & GOFF, LIN. I45
Fourth ave. de21-9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Miscellaneous.

TOR SALE-CORNER PROPERTY ON GRANT
IL St., below Diamond, suitable for building pur-
poses; price low; lot 4sx5. ]. @. REILLY, n Dia-
mond ST. delS-66
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

"ANTED-AGENTS-NE AND WON
wv DERFUL book in both English and Ger
man. recent explorations and adventures OF STAN
ley In the wilns Of Africa: thrilling accounts of
his journey across the Dark Continent; oyer 200
fine engravings; a bonanza for agents: send so
cts. for outfit: circulars free. BORLAND CO.,
l01 State ST., Chicago, Ill. delS-7-ws
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

DERs0NAL = HIS LOVE SUDDENLY RE-
best of terms owing to little family Jar occa-
stoned by the wife insisting on being allowed TO
course, done in bungling manner; in order
to prevent the trouble they agreed 10 send all
their work hereafter to DICKSON, the Tailor, 65
Fifth ave., corner Wood ST., second floor, and
now everything is lovely and peace and happiness
again reigns In their household. Telephone 150S
au30-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

T7NOR sALE-AN INTEREST IN WE'LL
IL established stove, house furnishing and
builders, hardware business in the city: good
man. who can furnish 81 oU0 and come well recon-
books and Office work will be literally dealt with:
this is good opening: the business IS prosperous
and growing. JAS. w. DRARE& CO., I29 Fourth
avenue, Rlttsburg. de2l-s4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

I cities from $3.50 to $40 900; cigar stores $50.
$3.50, $500 u, 800; shooting gallery paying G5 per
country st0res:boarding houses, milk foutes, con-
fectioneries, bakeries and other good business
chances. SHEPARD& 3 co. 81 fifthave. no23
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

T1OR SALE-FARM $50 ACRES VERY BEST
Il improvements: finest grain, stock and fruit
place in Westmoreland Co.; N miles from station;
Sl5, 600. ED. MlTTlSH, 4l0 Grant St.. Plttsburg.
de2l-D
THOR SALE-A FINE LARGE FARM OF 200
Il acres Of good land, nearly all under cultiva-
ton: splendid orchard, plenty of water excellent
dwelling, barn and otner outbuildings; would
take small city property in part payment. JAS
w; DRAPE & CO., l2s Fourth avenue, Pittsburg.
de2I-32-D
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13
Indian sign Language.

The Enterprise says: Although
there ore IS different Languages md
about 800 dialects spoken by the Amer
, lean 1udians, tho sign Language is
equally Understood by all the tribes.
. Chief Nucbts of tho Piu:e tribe, il an
adept IN tho "sign languag.." Iu
Washington City, some years ugo. he
held consultation by signs with the
best experts. III With he gnv- an nc
count OF the trout les existing ut the
time with sone bands of renegade H.
dians MP near the Oregon nc, d. sc'ib-
ing trio he made to tho cnmp of the
bostiies. Nachea enjoys the almost
solitary honor of having had his talk
published in the Government reports OH
thrse mat srs, with full explanation Of
every sign he mel in conveying tho
intelligence sought from him. He Was
highly spoken Of ~ the Go7ernmsnt ex-
perts Tor his grent knowledge Of and
aptness in the Indian sign language.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13
a NEW DEPARTURES.

1 have inauguratsd new sys,er, TO
which the attention of my custc:ners
is especially directed. Every dolla, 3
worth of goods bought for CASH entities
She purchaser - a ticket, which entities
the holder to the following prizes:
Tickels Sugar Shell, worth. 81 90
10 Tickets Butter Knife, worth. l 25
II Tick Is Lace Pin, worth. l. so
20 Tickets set Teaspoons. worth. 8 co
80 Tickets set of Knives, worth. 3 Is
50 Tickets set OF Forks, worth. 8 rs
Do Tickets set Tablespoons, worth. G 90
LOO Tickets ans Eight Day Clock.
Please come and see the goods. We
give the choice Of anything in our WE'LL
assorted JewElry Department.
1T PAYS BOTH You AND NE.
Bscnuse these are firsi-cluss goods
needsd III every household.
Because Luy in large lots from first
hands and it increases my trade.
1t is not lottery, but it is :. fair and
square deal.
7-l6. J. Rosrysroox
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13
noanA valisy l,.n,.

EDITOR InDEPRGDKNr:-We have had
the longest. war~ost. aud dryeat Sum-
msr that hss ever bssn k0own in this
locality. Grass 10 shorter. .nd water
lower than has ever bOan known before
on tho Ruby Range. although tho stock
look veil so far. Bot tho prospect for
tlfs future 10 not q ALTERING.
The hay harvest is about over and
some had good crops while others we're
short; but there IL more hay in tho
country 70 tho amount of stock than
There was last year. Grain Is ripe and
all The headers are out in tho frlls.
The crops arc about al average. Every
body is vary busy except Johnny Hill
ton. He rides around and seems to be
gentleman OF leisure. When = poor
tired granger conn l,ins of hard work
he says why dout you buy sheep then
you won't have to work. Mr.. Mllsr's
family had a letter from hiul last mail,
saying that he WAS shipping his cattle
from American Falls to Miles City,
Montana.
Mrs. Alice Rieord, OF Elko, has beeu
visiting Miss Belle Lindsay at Union,
aud Miss Minnie Miller at Mound.
Mrs. Ricord left Wednesday morning
for her home aud We hated to see hel
so.
We had = surprise party at the
Twenty-Five Ranch. The crowd was
small, but very july, and we had q gay
time and n fine supper.
We will eat cake and drink winS al
the brick bou' 20 in the near future, and
others are suspicioned of matrimonial
intentions.
CRAZY SHEEPHERpER.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13
's'Ile Oldest M n n.
Companion

The Oldest man in the wcrll is o
Monterey Mexican. who il now nearing
his 10 til yerr. His nume is Gnbri, J.,
which is probably tile reason his nnm".
sake does not III w his born for hun.
It would 10 Of Interest to ascertain
whether rld Gnbri, would like to DO
dosed with Brown-Ssqrarl's dog jnice.
Nngg Ference, a peasant of Bnrcs. Hun
gary, hrs been posing for Some time rs
the oldest man in the worid--be being
l2l--but he must now pass over the
belt to Gabriel. Gabriel has abundant
proofs Of his great ngc.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13
A TraItorUu. M.u...r.

Here was private soldier who would
have made good judge. He would
have known how to "coustrue the Ia W, -
as the phrase is. SO az to get justice
done.
Two men were cooking fat fowl at
their camp FIRE, when u corporal shifted
the unhccustonled odor.
"Hullo, boysl where did you get that
chicksn2"
LOB, we confsticated him for talking
treason"
Talking treasonl Whnt do you
msnn2 Chickens can't tnlk."
mo, hut they can crow; aud rs sure
ns you live, we caught this rooster, this
vc,y afternoon, growing with all his
might for JEFF Davis"
The corporal passed on. -. Youth
Companion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13
E1-P,osidoD. Cleveland i. p.cu,;., =.

E1-P'osident Cleveland 10 peculiar AZ
fisherman. Not only does no possess
ooth patience and luck, but ho ha.
gained remarkable .kiil in manipulate
ing rod aud lire. But the straoR.
feature OF hi" piScstorial pursu suits lies in
the fact that no in superstitious. He
never permits his left hand to rest in
front of his right on the rod. Further
more he never expects to cYtch fish
II he has seen the new mooA over
left shoulder tho night before.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13

The Chicago authorities ne confident
that Burke will tuhks full conf.ssiur
about the Crouin murder. in order to
save lis Dack, and that he will give tue
names Of all whp were associated with
him. Frank Woodruff, one Of the other
SD, pec,s. on Werinrsdny received o
pnckagc 81 money from q ,lioruia. II
Vas fOl-SarGed ~ his s;,I- ather.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13
TRUCKER IN ASHES. :,
a $4,000 FinE LAST rIGnr.
supposed {. b. I.e.ua,.ry.

A ars broke out in Truckee last even
ing about 5 O'Clock in the Stephen
building, north of the railroad track.
The eonAagration, which ia supposed
to have been Of incendiary origin, SOON
gained such headway that all attempts
by the fire company to control it were
useless. The water run out and there
was nothing to be don. except to save
what little could be got out Of tho build.
ing's.
The fire, which broke out in the
stephenn' building, soon onsuued that
structure, and the barber shop, aud
continuing eastward licked up tho
American Hotel and a number of resi-
dsncss in the sans block. From there
1t spread to the church and Good Tenn
pl~r's hal which Were soon laid low.
The photograph gallery, residences of
j. Gray. j.. 8. Lpwison and Mr..
Church. directly north of tho American
Hotel, wsre the next to be consumed by
truction were two blocks Of residences
and the Ella Ellen luu.ber yard.
The Sheriff house, large wooden
structure, which is situated due west OF
the Stephens building. van saved by q
miracle.
This is the fourth time that Truckee
has suffered IL like loss. 1t is not posi-
lively known, but the fire is supposed to
have Teen iDcendinry. ns tie 1901 had,
only few days before, run out large
number vi toughs md hard characters,
and it is not unlikely that some of them
returned, and out of revenge, started
the fire.
The los" is roughly Estimated ut $780,
COO, but this rnny not cover il.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-13
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Saturday afternoon n paint.r ua'ned
John Hrnning catered the candy store
Of JOHN Shell ira at Sacramento, and
after cbovt convention W tL Mrs.
Sh.llnrs. drew n rev, lser md placing
the mnzZle bohind hor left ear lirel.
The bull crushed the skull nnl the phyi-
eihns siare she will ,iir. H-nniug tnen
fred II hullsl through his own head mud
fell dead. The ca1se Of the tragedy is
not known, bat the love Of Henniug for
Mrs. Shr ara, 'Shica Was not recp.
rochted, is given as most proLal IL
catl,o.