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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-11-15
Tricks IN I'arIor Electricity,

A vory simple apparatus for obtain.
Ing an electric spark Is niado by Cor.
man physicist, says tho hrkansaw
Traveller. Round tho center Of com.
mon lamp-chimncy Ia pasted n strip OF
tin foil, and another strip pasted from
ono ond OF tho chimney to within q
quarter OF an inch OF this ring. Then
n picco OF silk Is wrapped around
brush, and tho interior Of tho chimney
Is rubbed brlskly. In tho dark bright,
electric spark may DO scon 10 pass from
ono piccc OF tin foil TO tho other cach
timo tho brush is withdrawn from tho
chimney. Many other experiments can
DO tried with this apparatus.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-11-15

Pioche RecOrd:- All Of tho two
miles OF rails necessary to complete
the last c1d OF tho Pi0cho and Jack.
rabbit railroad have left Milford and
arriving daily. Tho track.luying is
being vigorously pushed and is now
within bali IL milo Of tho Ononddgo.
1t is now II question of only n fcw
honrs before tho rapidly decreasing
gap will 10 cutIrcly closed, and the
etnlwart form OF tho iron horsc be
introduced To tho Jackrnbbitics.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-11-15

Tho largest gold coin in circulation in
the world is stated to bc tho gold 'looi"
OF AMMAN, tho French colony in East.
crn Asia. II In q Nat round piece worth
sixty.ilvo pounds sterling. Tho next In
si1c to thisnnwicldy coin is tho Japanese
"obang." which weighs moro than two
OUNCES and q half about equal 10 ton
English soycrci2na. ..'.'''''
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-11-15

Tho United States Courtroom at
Carson is snid TO he tho hnndBomcst
and most commodious on tho Cpsst.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-11-15

Itono JonTuul:-- Tho price OF silver
bullion under tho Sherman Com.
modity Act, which the Presidents
aidors and apologists told us was IS
good ns free coinage, has gono down
Tn oii3 cents por ounce in New Yori'.
y tcw conts moro decline in price
nnd ovefy silver mino in tho State,
except thc worry richest, will havo to
Close.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-11-15

Following is list of letters remain
ing IN tho Pcstoiiicc ut Elko, Mon.
day, November q. 1901:
Corners, j w bartholomew, Emma.
Persons calling for any OF tho above
letters will rlcusc say "ndvcrtiscd."
F.rwIHU T.. BILKEY, p. NJ.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-11-15

Washington Stw:--"I oi,un won.
dor" ho said ns they etood in the ,ul-
lowncss ot moonlight night. "what
my last words sill bp." And not n
vestiGs Of sarcnstic intont lurkcd IN
hor mind as she answered.: $50 do J,
George. should so love 10 hear
thum."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-11-15

will have Major Mckinley after hirr.-
baltimore Sun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
THEY TRACKED THE SERVANT FOR WEEKS.

Lena Engle, nineteen years old, servant in the
ploy OF Mrs. Leopold Ilartsman, Of No 43G East One
hundred remanded by Justice Meade
Harlem Police Court yesterday charge OF steal
ing diamond jewelry and watches worth 81 600 from her
mistress Mrs Hsrtsman's husband is the head OF the
firm OF Hartsman MendessOhn wholesale jewellers OF
No. Canal-st On Monday. November 2. after Lena
had weeks In her employ. Mrs Hartsman went
downtown, leaving Lena alone in the house When she
returned in the evening she amazed 10 find that her
the second MOOR had been ranacd and that her
Jewel robbed OF its entire contents, consist
ing OF two diamond bracelets, two diamond scarDns two
gold watches and chains and number Of other articles Of
ewelry and gold coins. An examination OF the house
showed that the windows Of the lack pator had been
opened and that the kygh the roof had been removed
Detectives made close examination of the house and de-
eded the robbery had been perpetad by
house, and that the windows had been opened and
skyeht removed for effect. Suspicion fell upon the girl
and closely watched but without result The de-
tectives did abandon their work. They tracked the
girl wherever she went but could find nothing
justify their suspicious They searched her twice,
but found nothing. third search made Sunday
more successful however for In the bottom OF cologne
bottle the bureau they found pair Of earrings which
were part OF the stolen property. Then the girl
rested further search led to the discovery bulk
OF the stolen goods In the inside OF the mattress her bed
Yesterday TING GIRLS picture was taken at Police Head
quarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.


Samuel sprague died Yesterday at his home, No 1S9
Powers-st, at the Of eigliy-eight years He was
one of the Oldest and most respected residents of the
Eastern District lie the Oldest living trustee OF
the Dime Savings Bank and in politics was RepuO-
lcan. A wife and six children survive him.
Amelia Birn has brought suit against James a.
Bailey proprietor OF Barnum d Baiiey's show, TO re
cover $4,000 as damages for injuries caused by a
horse in the parade Of the show on April 81 She was
knocked down and trampled upon in T0mpAhsape'
The Sinking Fund Commissioners met yesterday ana
rescinded their action shutting out the city funds from
all banks and trust companies whose surplus did not
amount to one-half their capital, and amended 1t to
apply only 10 those whose combined surplus and
capital does not amount TO 100000. This removes
the bar Of restriction from the Long Island Bank.
There were 336 deaths last week. go Births and
141 marriages.
The Bridge Trustees are sinking arteslan well in
the engne-room of the Bridge TO provide water in
case the city's supply is cut off, The Jewell Milling
Company is doing the same thing.
John c. Gayner, seventy one years old. cabinet
maker Of No. o65 Prospect ave, found in dying
condition near the farmhouse in Prospect Park yes
terday afternoon. lie had taken corrosive sublmate
10 end his life while suffering from dependency caused
by lack of work. lie was removed to the Sency
Hospital
The head Of The cylinder on engine belonging TO
the Union Elevated Railroad Company blew out early
Yesterday morning. destroying plate-gass window Of
IIaecker & Kneck. at No. "A Broadway. AT the time
of the accident the engine standing on the uptown
track near the ferry. No one was hurt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
OTHER SUBURBAN TOWNS.
WESICHESIER COUNTY.

MOUNT VERNON.-A meeting to take preliminary
steps toward the establishment Of Congregational
Church Society held at the home OF Il. p Fuller
No. As Eghthave., Tuesday night. Among others
present were the Rev. Dr. j. VI. Wilton, of New-ioik
the Rev. DR.. Waite, of the ClassOn Avenue ConGre-
gatOnal Church, Brooklyn; the Rev. DR.. Choate, OF
Greenwich, Conn, and the Rev. DR.. Bowen who
organized the Pilgrim Congregational Church, Of New
York, and the pastor preceding the Rev. DR..
samuel II. Virgin. There at present many Con
gregatiOnalsts who attend service in other churches
but desire Of their own order OF doctrine and gov
eminent. committee appointed 20 take steps
toward the formation OF nucleus for Congregational
society," 10 arrange for services, with the promise
of aid from the missionary organization.
SING SING.-Warden Brown, of Sing Sing prison.
said yesterday that e had completed all preparations
for the execution Of LOppy, the murderer, next week,
and was fully prepared to carry out the law any day,
beginning with Monday. lie did not think stay
would be granted.
NEW-ROCHELLE.-The Rev. Mr.. Farrier, pastor OF
the baptist Church at Newliochelle, sunday
ing made the announcement 10 his congregation that
the debt of the society, amounting TO ~ POO had been
maid and that at the beginning of the year the
rnisng of church building fund would be begun, with
a view OF enarging the house Of worship.
YONKERS.-A concert, which will end with the third
act Of Faust" will be given at Music Hall this even
ing. The proceeds Will be given 10 ST. Pauls Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
WHO BOUND AND GAGGED YOUNG JAFFRAY

THE POLICE STILL UNABLE TO FIND HIS Az
sAILANT.
Thu assailant OF young Harold Jahray, who was
hound and gagged In the bathroom OF his fathers
house 20 Yonkers on Tuesday night, by an unknown
man. IS still at large The police have been searching
for rbomas Harvey the husband OF Mr.. Jarays coored
cook. Harvey could not be found yesterday. Harvey
Is n white man and his wife Is u chocoiate-coiered
necress. Harvey has been in the habit Of loungng
orouud the Janray house, at North Broadway and
Iamertine-ave depending upon his wife for support,
and using her money for drink. Mr. Jafray, learning
OF iaryeys actions Informed him few weeks ago tat
he would not have him around the house ana ouered
him from the premises. Mr.. Jaffray caused the woman
TO have her husband arrested for abusing her. but when
the case was called she refused to appear against MN
and he was discharged from custody. After Harvey
was discharged he openly threatened vengeance on Mr.
Jaffray
At o'clock on Tuesday night young Harold JaIray,
who was sitting in the paror with the rest OF the FAM
iy started 10 go upstairs to retire for the nght lie
entered the bathroom, and just rs he had stepped
across the threshold the door was quickly closed behhd
him and mt the time the gas was extingulshed'
Before he had recovered from his establishment he was
seized from behind by man, towel was quickly
thrust into his mout. aud his hands were tied behind
him with piece OF rope. The boy was then thrown
to the floor by his assailant The marauder Jumped
through the bathroom window on to veranda ana
from there TO the ground when he disappeared in the
darkness. Before the unknown man escaped he boted
the door leading from the bathroom into the hall.
As soon as the boy had recovered his wits he began
Kicking upon the door for assistance Some time
elapsed before the noise he making was heard ana
his mother and brother rushed upstairs to aScer
tain the cause OF the commoton. Mrs Jahray went 10
the bathroom door and called out to her son. asking
him what the matter. In his efforts TO free MN
self he had partially worked the tower loose enough 10
be able TO his mothers question in muflcd tones
The burst Open by an elder brother OF young
Jaffray when he liberated from his predicar
ment. Young Jafray suffered no Injuries except
soreness the neck where the towel which had gagged
him had been knotted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
GOLDDUST SWINDIRS ARR4IGYED.

The five golddust swindlers, Nathan Mendsl. his wife
Bessie and his sons, Jacob and Samuel all OF No.
80 Essexst and Mrs. Annie Reinberg Of No. "a Lud-
lowest, to the Essex Market Police Court
yesterday handcufed detectives. Their victim Ephfam
Grnspan, a jeweller CT No. 800 Grand-st., who gave
SO for $500 for :wentyon pounds OF brass
filings, which he believed golddust, not present.
He Newark looking for two more OF the swindlers
known TO him as Jacob Leidel and Samuel AbTahams.
they have his money. Nathan Mende and his son Sam.
uel known to the police as wellknown crooks.
Friday last Nathan, who said tina: he was acting as
agent OF immigrants called upon Grinspan and
said that he nd a bag Of goddust 20 sell. Grinspsn
Na:han home, No 30 EsseXst where he found
Nathan and the immigrants. The bag OF goddus was
produced and by the light OF kerosene lamp
II poured the table and examined GIinspan Sc
lected at random Two samples Of the golddust from the
shining heap Then the jeweer tied the bag carefully
and sealed the top and In the side with sealing
and stamped his the seal He took the samples
TO shop and found that the gold 232 caTas fine
or within onthaf OF the puiest gold known. on
Tuesday rnspan SO 100 in bills and check for $780,
dated ahead for the lag When he opened the bag no
found instead OF golddust nothing but brass filings.
the prisoners renlnded to give opportunity TO
get further evidence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
ORANGE.

The Bazaar for the Benefit of the House OF the Good
Shepherd Of Orange for which preparations have been
in progress for many weeks opened in Music Hall yes
terday. The Bazaar is under the charge OF a com
rnttee OF ladies from five of the Episcopal parishes
in Orange and has been planned the most extensive
SCALE The committee consists Of the following Christ
Church, Mrs. James c. Petit Mrs. f. II. Wright. Mrs
j. S. Clark and Miss Alice Person Grace Church, Mrs
Julius A. BOylan, Mrs. william Barr, Mrs. Frank o.
Barstow Mrs. Jay c. Young, Mrs. Marshall Shepard,
Mrs +. " h. Lane; St. Marks Church, Mrs. Harrison
Nottingham, Mrs. George Boyles, Mrs. Edward f.
Sage Mrs. MarstOn Watson, Mrs Francis Eppley, Mrs
ID. 4. Van Horne Miss 5. +. Williams; st. PauPs
church. Mrs. w. j. Brandon, Miss Hogan, Mrs. Kennedy
Dawson, Mrs. Southwick Mrs. William +. Zemmerman;
HOLY Communion Church. Mrs. +. v Connett 1r., Mrs.
Robert Ward. Mrs John Firth, Mrs Thomas X. Fenner
Mrs. Cyrus F. Loutrel, Miss Hurnham Mt Large Mrs.
III. w. Pennnger The attendance was large all the
afternoon and evening, and there was remarkable
sale of the goods. The Bazaar will be open afternoons
and evenings till Friday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
IIOBOKEN.
A MYSTERY AT SHADY SIDE.


A man fairly dressed except that he had no hat
and only one shoe was observed staggering about tie
road in front OF the Catholic Church at Shady Side
on Monday night. No particular attention was PAID
10 him by the Villagers who concluded from his actions
that he had been drinking. on Tuesday morning
Mamie Breen a child left her home on an errand. IL
was necessary for her to pass by the churCyard which
is on the side of hill. While walking along the
road the child heard a moan, and when she glanced
over the stonewall she several feet below her
man who appeared TO be unconscious. The girl III
formed some neigbOrs and they went to the assistance
OF the unfortunate individual lie was recognized as
the man who had been seen the night before.
The villagers contributed 81 and employed the boy
to take the unconscious 10 IIoboken and leave
him at st. Marys Hospital The youth left his charge
at the institution and drove home. The hospital
authorities when they examined the patient found him
TO be about thirty five years old OF medium height,
light complexion. blue eyes, ana lie wore dark SUIT
OF clothes and Overcoat Of the same hue. lie had "A
scratch his forehead but no other bruises or marks
were discovered. There nothing In his pockets
except n nickel. The man died yesterday without
having reganed consciousness. Who he is the hospital
authorities and the police have been unable to learn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
HOME NEWS.
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.
Union League Club meeting to protest against Gov
ernor Hills stealing the State
Chamber Of Commerce. i 80 p. m.
Sons OF the Revolution, Fraunces's Tavern, p m
Kunstlerfest at Music Hall. Fifty-seventh-st. and
Seventhave., evening.
Metropolitan Association Amateur Athletic Union
boxing contests, Metropolitan Opera House, p. m
Baptist Social Union, Delmonico's, evening.
Funeral OF Morris Budlong, Central Presbyterian
Church, 4 D. m.
Mt. Washington Collegiate Association dinner No.
,o52 Broadway, evening.
Sale in aid of Messiah Home for Children sherry's,
afternoon and evening.
st. Nicholas Society Delmonicos 30 p. m
The Rev. Thomas Dixon, 1r.'s, lecture before Chau-
tauqua Union, D. m.
Woman Suffrage League, No. Lexington-ave.,
p. m.
Thomas Davidson's lecture, All souls Church,
p. m.
Twelfth Regiment review and concert. Armory,
evening.
E. H. Wade Post No. 500, annual ball. Webster
Hall, p.
Lotus GIee Club entertainment. Chckering Hall,
pm.
Entertainment at West End Presbyterian Church.
pm.
f. Rosewater's lecture before Electric Club, p M
Grand Lodge Of Sorrow, Scottish Rite Hall,
IN.
Feast OF Lanterns, LenoX Lyceum.
Bazaar and Doll Show in aid Of Memorial Hospital,
Criterion, Brooklyn, to 10 p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
,,ps p,1MrR rA1Ks Apovr THE r41R.

number Of met yesterday afternoon at the
house OF Mrs Ralph TTautnapn, first vice president Of the
Board O. Lady Managers Of Tie Columbian Exposition for
the purpose Of listening Informal talk from Mrs.
Potter Palmer president Of the board who came from
CHICAGO few days ago. She said among other things;
Women are 10 be OF the iur!es OF award, and
NE feel that OF the work being done by them To
all the various viii be OF great permanent ben
eft 10 them. We not going have separate exhibit
for women for they shown decidedly that they desire
&C compete with think the special exhibit In onr
ewn gallery she'll forced TO have competitive other
gise manufacturers wiz not give US a moments
ebOught.'
cit has been said that although many women In The
made contributions 10 the Woman's
Building, New-York has not. i should like 10 suggest
NAT New.York contribute the door 10 the Womans
Building. We have very fine wood, but door can
constructed which will do credit, said Mrs j. e.
CfoIy. And Mrs. Palmer added II think the most
vital thing here should begin TO discuss In
their other organizations the duties connected
win that benetcent and helpful work should
lave some practical form Of exhibit The ethical and
educational part OF this Exposition will make great I'm
uression upon those who visit from abroad" Before
the women dispersed they arranged 70 form special COM
nttee for beginning active work In connection with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
NEWARK.

The will OF william NJ. Force was admitted to pro
bate yesterday. An nvlntory OF the estate was not
filed but 1t is believed to amount to about 100000
The household effects and the Of the homestead at
Flanders pre left 10 the widow with 100000 In trust
for the widow and the amount for the four
children All the residue Of the estate Is 70 DO
divided into four equal parts for the four children.
There are no public or charitable requests
Two cases OF smallpox were developed Yesterday;
One was that OF John schmidt nine years old, son OF
John schmidt "A butcher ut No. 20 Parker-St The
bow and his brother have been attending the Sussex
sent to the smallpox Hospital with its mother. from
No Bedford ST.. the mother only having the disease,
developed smallpox yesterday and Will probably ole.
poljce that while he was sleeping in tenement lodg
ing house. No. 81 Riverst., Tuesday night, he was
robbed Of iewelry worth $500. The police doubt the
statement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
STREET CLEANIYG REGULATIONS.

Commissioner Brennan made some additions yester'
day to his regulations regarding the removal OF snow
and ice from the streets. His directions are that
when snow begins TO fall and while it is falling, the
department aborers shall be employed I'm cleaning the
crossings and culverts, paying particular attention
to the crossings in the neghborhood of schools,
churches theatres and public buildings.
When the snow ceases to fall 1t shall be removed
from the principal streets, namely, Broadway, Park
Row, Nassau, Fulton, Wall, Broad, Exchange Place,
New Beaver, Ianover-st. and square, Whitehall.
Ann and Catherine SITS. the East Side, and Cham
bers Barclay Liberty, Corlandt, Rector Dey, Vesey
Fulton and Desbrosses SITS. the West side, which
include all OF the principal ferry streets leading out OF
the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
NEWS FROM NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY CITY.

L.
The police have been able TO gain little Information
concerning the death OF Thomas Charles Lewis. OF
Easton PENN, a conductor the Lehigh Valley Rail
road, who was found on Monday night unconscious
and dying in the courtyard surrounded by the AIRING
ton Flats. Mrs. White, member of one oft the
twenty families who occupy the big apartment house,
said that Just before the noise Of tho fall Of Lewis was
heard, she thought she heard the sound OF two per
sons running on the roof Of the building. jury has
been empanelled by Coroner Faherty and an Inquest
will be held Monday night.
The decree of divorce I'm tile case OF Mrs Dr. jennie
Newell, against her husband, DR.. William H. Newell
for infidelity, signed yesterday 10y chancellor
McCiill. DR.. Newell who is said to be in California,
made no defence to tho suit. His wife: Dr. jennie
Newell is practcing medicine in Jersey City.
The between the County Board of Health and the
IIoboken City Board OF Health continues, to the EN-,
barrassment OF the public. ]. Prisung was buried
OH Tuesday in the NeW1ork Bay Cemetery after con
siderable delay and trouble. The undertaken had OBJ,
tained burial permit from the lioboken CITY Boar
Of Health and wien he rachel the cemetery, burial
was refused because the permit did not come from
the County Health authorities. After delay Df Two
hours the ceremonies permitted but not until the
Rev Mr.. Meury had teIepioned the County Board OF
Health that he would call at that Office after tile Duri
and obtain the necessary certificate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03
LONG ISLAND.

THREE INJURED WHILE OUT DRIVING.
While driving through Stony Brook on Tuesday
night accompanied by Mrs Winters and Miss Clarne
Smith, Jedediah Williamson was, with the two women.
thrown out OF his corriage, which upset by the
horse shying at something in the road. Mrs Winters
had both legs broken. Miss Smith was badly bruised
and internally injured, and Nj. Williamson. who held
on to the reins, dragged some distance By the
frightened horse and became UNCONSCIOUS lie also
wrecked. All the sufferers were reported as doing
well yesterday
ROCKVILLE CENTRE.-Clement Matthews, an ey-
Justice of the Peace OF the Town Of Hampstead left
his home 10 go TO New York six weeks ago and has not
since been heard from by his wife and family. IL Is
feared that some accident has beiaen him thnt he
Inns met nal MS