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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-12

Little Elsie Vho vas shshesVears
pa
s.ribhlssns tho plsywrixhtp-CJo ii
nv predecessors. child Y-~r~z-~ss
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
we Cordially Invite

The Public to come and see our holida.
goods. Everything sold at less than cit,
prices. We have linen splashers already
worked, for so cents. Satin and velve
handkerchief and necktie cases, hand
painted, $1.25. Satin hand painted
satchets, 25c. Hand-painted throws, 25c
Bow knot hair pins in latest %colors, wall
banners, sofa pillows, chair tides, pho
'tograph frames, ETC., all of which will BE-
sold regardless of cost.
Mas. PHuLiPs AND Linton.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17

VIM. Donaldson is paying marked al
t%ention to his ice pond, and says it looks
we'll with two inches at present. He ex-
poets to reap a good harvest,
There are people in this world who
think they would demean themselves.by
being civil to others, and they generally
preach Christian virtues, 100.
Go and see Griswold's holiday dis
play. Many new novelties are displayed.
You will know it is interesting when
your wife is late with the supper.
w. d. Jones retires from the Editor
ship and management of the Peoples
advocate on January 1st, 1893, and
:. II. Triplette assumes those dut les.
Rumor has it that Rock Island
ofic ais arc interested in o new line of
railroad which will extend into the
southern part of this State and be called
ne Nevada Southern.
Instead of ten days. As heretofore, y
postmaster is, hy a rev ruling of the
department., authorized to hold nn-
.laimed letters thirty days in the alb.
sence OF specific instructions to the
contrary from the writer.
Capt. Wallstab was married at
Brauusrhweig, on November Both, and
started ior Amrrica on the 81 INST. lie
.lould arrive at Hadsworih about the
lat, az he should like to be here for
christmas. y. B.-fhr small by will
please note.
General Clark, in a lengthy article in
the Reno Gazette, n conrluIivrly
hat the next Legislature shonld do wha,
the last lr.gislathre did not do-.ou It
le vote on the G, ,siitutlo ial Cnven-
ion. The next L.1i-laMir.. sill ,'onnt
u. vote and no Justice 10 the counties
,at werr p~rsciicaiIg ~disfrAnchi-el Two
ears ago.
Jim RichAri- ~ nn ~ frnn Stillwat r
fonday and proceeded 10 Carson to
'.lieve himself oi tiir Churchill county
nnds he has beel guardian o so long.
preparatory 10 tnrnin1 III II =. ,9.r Ia
zig successor, j. VI. sanford, on lamar
Vt '95. Jim TIL AK. ne has had q
nffirinncv Of pl Iiic Ii - and could moi
ne prevailed gpon 10 accept at the lat.
lection.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
rrus 3.nsyol.nce.

We CHANGED to meet the widow Nc
Cormfck on the street vest. I'd ~, and sh'
said: 81 want you Ia ray III the paper
for me, sod bless that noble woman
Mrs. Whited, Tor her kindness TO me
She ia alwars doing something good'in /;
quiet way, and nobody hears OF it bu
the ones she helps. sure, last week tn,
lady sent M \ wago load of wool, ant
that's bu; one ol the many times -lre ha
not forgotten the poor widow. | say
God bless her warm heart"
True b.aevolence il charity withou
parade. The good deeds are cherished
on earth aud written in the Book above
The lady referred tn goes Oil many SINH
lar missions whirn are not chr Dnlcled IN
print because OF the quiet and unostenta
tlous manner in which they are per
formed.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
Make Q Showing.

The Nevada papers that did printing
by the order OF the Secretary OF the R,-
publican state Central Committee with
out being paid for their work, wonl'
probably not object to perform a llttl'
more g%ratuitouI service in the oublics
ton of the report of the Secretary, show
ing what money WA collected and how
II was disbursed. The Gazette f6r on
will cheerlully accord the recessar
space for that purpose.-Gazette.
Here, too. 1t would also settle thu
doubts in the minds of the Republican
voters ~ to where the coin went. Enoch
Strother, Trenmore Coffin and VIM. Hy
Doane will have to face the issue some
time, and to clei.n their skirts of the
nastiness that has attached thereto IL
the ,ninds Of the public, there Is no time
like the present.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
A Model Wanted.

The Worlds Fair Commissioners hav.
lecided that Nevada may also furnish 1:
model for a silver sfatne of Justice f.:
he worlds Fair. Commissioner Bick
ord that any Nevada woman
vho wishes to pose for the silver statu,
must send a photograph taken under th'
ollowing conditions:
The dress must consist of thin ano
,auzy drapery or sone soft and clinginR
material pinned over the right shoulder
md then allowed to fall to the ground
n classic folds. 1t must be confined q,
he waist, and leave the left side of tn.
uhst, the right ley from the hip down
md the left leg exposed. Theee photo
raphs must be forwarded to Commits.
Toner Bickford, Worlds Fair Commits
Toner, Chicago, before January En-
..rprise.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
Visiting Relatives.

Mr.. J. NJ. Sanford and wife of Still
water, Churchill county, arc 10 this cit,
visiting at the residence OF Jacob En3le-
brecht. Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford are old
and highly esteemed residents of Church
ill. Mr.. Sanford is one of the influential
citizens OF Saltwater, where he keeps the
principal hotel. Mr.. Sanford's son, Will
liam Sanford, is married to Mr.. Engle-
brecht's daughter, who was raised in
Virginia and is we'll known in this city.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
Bee

Prominent stockmen are buying nj
'verything in sight in the way of beef i
.evada. Tney are the ''lony-heads.'
The Arizona and New Mexico cattl
,hich have during the past seasons KEEP
Town the price of Nevada beef, are no
n il this time. The market looks well
low at from 6 to 61a cents, and by the
81 of March, if the u, exls cted does Ia I
lappen, Nevada beef should b.. ~"ri
u cents. We have personal knowleds
# the refusal of a stockman to sell $50
read at 6la cents last week, tie col d.
ious of the sale being delivery at all
ime between now and March 1st. TIL
hidden squirt and fall in January ~
when some Of our %stocknen refused froi.
to 8 and then lost, has made som
vary, and they would not appreciate
1econd dose of that kind. However, the
promise is f~irst-class ard indicates n
.ood price before the close of winter.
Some. # our stockmen say beef is beef"
his season.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
Debate.

Next Friday night the debaters of the
Vadsworth public schools will try to de-
ide at an evening session at the g, hool
house, whether gold or iron is the more
valuable. The public is invited and
here should be a large attendance. 1t
is the true way to educate young Amer
ga to think for himself and express his
opinion on matters of individual and
public interest.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
SATURDAY, DECEMBER II, 1892.
English Memorial Gard.

A white card 3x9 inches, foldad once
and presenting 10 view when closed.
one-half that size-3x41a inches. A
oaurter inch strip each of silver and
black bordering ON each leaf. On thu
face. a brncn of immortelles draping =
scroll beari. the words; 'In Meme
rian." On the second page il the follow
ing:
ITO fall asipep il not to die:
t. dwell with Chri. / l. better life
Inferred al Kirkd Tie, oa Sd mday, No'.
10Th, at l o'clock.
The third page reads as follows:
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
OEMFNT PIPE.
Reno Sewerage and Wadsworth's Sanitary
Condition.

AOALS 49, ." WAL " " WI ~ eSsAA4ttA@ "
Condition.
Griswold & Epperson manufactured
about three and Il hall miles of six-inch
cement pipe to be used at their SOFA
works in Churchill county Tor carrying
water from the lake to the works. The
pipe cost about 10 cents per foot and is
doing good work. Terra Gotta would
cost about 55 cents per foot. Cement
pipe is coming into general use. in the
East Tor sewerage purposes and seems to
fill the bill. We hope that it will find
itself in favor for carrying water for irri.
cation purposes, as in many instances it
might prove cheaper and more economi
al than the wooden hume now in use
or crossing gorges and canyons.
If Reno would be compelled to find
.ome outlet other than the Truckee river
or its sewerage, it would improve tn,
'xisting arrangement of things so far a
Nadsworth is concerned. The impur.
water coming to lis from Reno fro u this
'ause does not improve our 'anitary con-
ition, and our people have Just cause
or complaint.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17

The editor of the WADswoRTH DIS
PATCH, who is no doubt well posted,
says: Some of our girls are wearing sus-
penders.-Journal.
That's what we get for being a bach.
f this sort OF thing is continued we will
be compelled to double out"
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17

Butter, eggs, cheese, bologna, pure
lard &c. at the Central Market.
Sweet japanese oranges or Mandarins
at 4. Griswold's, only Zoe a dozen. y
Do you want the best of heating or
cooking stoves? Send to A. II. Manning,
Reno. y
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
Dethroned His Reason.

A negro at Wadsworth has gone crazy
because the Republican State Central
Committee did not pay a bill of $3.50,
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
Thanks.

The WADs WORTH DISPATCH has been
enlarged again and is now Il six-column
iolio. This shows that the paper is
meeting with deserved success. The
DIsPATcH is one of the brightest and
newsiest papers in Nevada.-Silver State.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17

The decreased was tue mother of Rob-
ert Peacock who H. we'll kno wi III the
western par, oi .,evada, he having re
sided in Silver Civ, Virginia City
Washoe, Reno and WaI.wnrih for III,
past twenty wears.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
K~in1ergarden Note.
Com IN unicated.

DEAR ERROR: Don't you think it
would be II ore wise to dres. the children
,efors they are cooked?
Referred to our special, Betsy Bobbitt.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
Christmas Confusion.

The Palace Bakery, Reno, New, is a
perfect confusion with Christmas and
holiday goods. When in Reno, call and
inspect their goods, jail
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17


Fresh corn-fed pork and nice fat tur-
keys at the Home Meat Market. de14w2
Remember good meats make good
health and good health makes happiness.
Best stall fed meats at Pike & Wightman
The Palace Bakery, Reno, has a candy
factory and is prepared to furnish the
finest holiday candy in large Or small
quantities. ja1
Barney & Berry's ice skates. Lever,
nickeled, plain, and ladies' skates at
Eastern prices at LANCE & lSchmitt's,
Reno.
When in Reno, do not fail to visit w.
Pinniger's drug store and see his elegant
stock of Xmas presents, suitable for
young and old. jail
Nothing will be better liked as we'd
ding or Xmas presents than fine glass
ware, such as can be bought at A. II.
Manning's Reno. Send for price list. y
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
BGEVITIEs.

There is no time like now.
Remember the Christmas tree.
Attend the fire meeting tonight.
The Fish law should be amended.
Did yon see Charlie Lewis new bar,
Well, boys, the dude" is in this issue.
A newspaper never tells half it knows
C|ranberries and new figs at Gregory's
Charles ID. Norman il improving fast
The ice makes dangerous walking foi
women.
j. G. Day was in from Saltwater
Monday.
Bill Nichols i; as spry as he was AZ
years ago.
j. NJ. Sanford and wife went home
thursday morning.
The holidays make happy hearts il
more ways than one.
Pat Jewett's slous Oh is the skatin
riLk best %patronized.
Tom Berry swearing of-when he
anded among the bears.
Improvements are being made in til,
interior OF Union church.
r. ii. Cowles is feeding 80 head o
,-ei cattle at he Reserve.
Santa Claus il now the topic OF cor
ersation Tor the wee ones.
Senator stewart introduced a fire.
c ,nage measure Monday last.
q. ii. Lewis is fostering his ice pom,
md il promises q GOOD harvest.
Blaine's condition has improved yer,
much since his relapse las, week.
Regular saturday night dance =
MusDcn nall by each's Orchertra.
The papers are doing the correttthin
n booming the irri CATION question.
Evans and Sonta our black bear
IRE enjoying life in the riute camp.
The t~elrgraphers have not Won thel
alike on the Rock island. i, is still q,
bill has been introduced in tn.
house providing for u ent postage.
Bill Brandon anne down from Rem
aad went out to the Sink Wednesday.
More rumors Of q change in tn,
management OF the Wadrworth Hotel
Our mine owners are doing assessment
work these days. January LIST cometi
o
An editorial on "~rhreatened Rise in
Whiskey" nearly stampcded the Journa.
typos.
Peter Jackson AMI Parson Davies were
on Thursdays No. 4 bound for San
Francisco.
The old reliable Nevada House contin-
hes to uphold its reputation as q first
lass hotel.
We are losing our hair, but we don'i
want a ~bald-headed editor to tell US how
to preserve it.
The News difuses more information
about babies than the rest of the State
press combined.
The Knights of Pythias are making
complete arrangements for the grand
ball on December 30th.
"Kissing Bees" are again the fashion
in Eastern social circles. We are al
ways behind some way.
Mass meeting at X. of p. hall tonight
to determine what shall be done to
protect ourselves from fire.
The Austin papers fought and ar
earthquake anne along and SHOOK
them. Natures frown sure.
The Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
made a liberal adjustment of the
losses caused by the late fire.
George Knopp, who was bottling wine
for G. II. Lewis, Wednesday, g 1t tight
ened up and the spring broke.
Indications of paying quartz all around
us and considerable of the stuff itself,
We predict some good finds ere long.
Trainmen claim they are good cooks
but pie" is too rich for their stomachs
they mean pastry OF their own make
There was a man around town ped.
ding cement anil a oma bous hit some
to stick the Kindergarten at home. Fact
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17

w. Pinniger has the largest and most
complete stock of holiday goods ever
'een in Reno, composed of plush and
fancy perfume cases brushes aud Combs,
and manicure sets and other attractive
articles. Prices reasonable. ia1.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
HANDKERCHIEFS j!
HANDKERCHIEFS

Special care in the selection of Ianderchnfs has placed us n a position
TO offer a large variety OF tine newest designs at the following prices: Five
cents, 10 cents, 1Aa cents, Is cents, 20 cents % centsi3 30 cents, so cents, rs
cents, 81, and $125 each and upwards.
Ladies' Japanese silk initiated and hemstchea handkerchefs at 81 cents
each. Ladies' Japanese silk handkechefs n white and coloreA, embroidered,
for Is cents to 81 80 apiece. Gents eolorel, hordrrd and hemsitched hand
kerchifs at rs cents, 80 cents, rs cents, and s. apiece and upwards. Gents
Japanese coored, bordered and white hemsttehrd handkerchiefs at 80 cents
Zach. Gents Japanese, finest quality, silk hensiched and embroidered in
ital handkerchief at rs cents each.
Silk Mumers at 81, $l50, $3.50 and So apiece.
OUR HOLIDAY GLOVES
Kid Gloves of the very best makes aud Il, suitable for Christmas pres
ets 20 ladies, in the most desirable shades
OUR EXHIBIT OF FANS
Embraces about everything in that line at prices from y cents to $40 each
"a beautiful gift TO a lady.
XMAS DRESS PATTERNS AND SUTTINGS
Our stock Of Dress Goods, Silks, Fables, etc., will enable anyone to select
one of the pretiest and most useful presents that can be made to a lady.
HI FUR DEPARTMENT.!
Russian Hair Bos and Mufsi Fine Lynx Boas and Mufs!
Real Arctic Boas and Mufs! Fine Chinrhina Boas and Muns!
And a large line of fr sets for children.
OUR STOCK OF CLOAKS and JACKETS snrpasps anything W e have
ever had in style and workmanship, and att prices LOWER than ever. Can
there be anything more useful for a Christmas present?
The assortment of Carpets, Linot um. Window Shades, Lace urtaina,
Porters and Table Covers is complete.
PALACE DRY GOODS md CARPET HOUS1.
Orders receive prompt and careful attention.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODS!
q eRoiee Dispfay at
THE PALACE
Dry Goods ara Carpet House.

WE TAKE PLEASURE IN INFORMING OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE
public in general, that u stock of Holiday Goods is now complete. Our
imlortations Tor this scasonh have by far exceeded those of past years, and e ARE
o. exhibiting the choicest collection Of novel and useful Dry and Fancy
Goods yer shown in Reno.
OUR PRICES ARE ALWAYS THE LOWEST
OUR Stock ALWAYS THE FINEST!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-14

The condemnation Of the Treasury vaults
by committee Of experts appointed under q
resolution Of Congress may seem strange, and
II IS strange. That many millions OF public
money and bullion should be left in vaults that
are unsafe and depend entirely for their safety
npon the 'rusiworthiness and activity Of the
Treasury officials and watchmen is almost in
credible he fact Is learned none too soon.
1he building Of now vaults and the strength
ening OF weak ones, as propose in the report,
should be proceeded with as early ~ possible.
In justice to the present administration it must
De added 'ha; the responsibility for the inse-
eurlty has probably long existed and is to be
divided among all who have had control of the
subject daring an indefinite period. 1t should
further be remarked that there seems 10 be no
Regular provision OF law for the periodical in
spee'-on by experts of the various repositories
OF The government funds. There ought to be.
ne matter Is one Of far too much importance
TO be left TO choice or the occasional action of
CongrerS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-14

Eishiy-two, and an active, honored and in
fuentiai Senator Of the United statest The
public today congratulates Mr. Morrill,. both Of
his birthday anniversary and on his restoration
to health from long, painful and dangerous
Illness The Vermont Senator has very many
friends at the Capital, where he has resided
u more than the period Of an ordinary life time
and which he has befrienGied aluays
IN the spirit and with the force of an Ameri-
can statesman May the distinguished YER
mont Senator live many years more to serve
his people and adoru the annals Of the repub-
lie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-14
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II ssss A H. Ess $'S LIE
EEa Fl / / SoS Ill E. Z
A HuspnrD SouAKr Fer
o. RrBBoS SHELVING.

You will not fnd the equal Of this stook
Of ribbons this side Of the largest retail
Establishments of New York. For trim
ming Millinery We are showing all the
various scarce shades In fancy Nacrea
MORE. Antique. wstered- MORE. Nscro,
Striped Nacre, Spotted Moire Ombrs-
MORE. Brocsded Satin Ribbons. Velvet
RibbonA Satin and gros grain Ribbcns
DC. &c.
For Dress Trimmings we are showing
al the desirable shades In gros srsinS
eros grain with satin edge. satin and
gros grain. &c. We sell none but I'll
pure siik Ribbona Tomorrow this de-
partment will offer the following extra
ordinary bsrxsins:
No 90 4-inch Fable SIX Ribbon. Ree-
ulsr value. soc. Gully ;55c. per yard
3-inch Nsere More Ribbona Reev-
lar value. Soc. Only 3sc. per yard.
2A-inch satin Diced Gros Grain Rec.
ular value, 45c, Only $50. per yard
No. 40 4~inch All-silk MORE Ribbons.
Regular value. 5oe Only 35c per yard.
No. SO 5-inch An-silk Moife Ribbons.
Regular value, 62c. Only 45c per yard.
3-inch ombre Moire SIX Ribbons.
Regular value, 69c. Only SOC per yard.
6-inch Pure Silk More Ribbon, Rssu-
lar value. 75c. Only 55c per yard
6-inch fsille SAX Ribbons. Regular
value. To. Only CSC. per yard
SPECIAL LINE OF wATERED RIB
BONs.-watered Ribbons are the moss
fashionable Of this seasons production.
We have secured sn extra quality. In ~
the various widths. which We VIII 80
tomorrow At special pricsA
No. S. only Ioc. per yard.
No. z. only l2hc. per yard
No. 8. only 15e. per yard
No..l2, only l9c. per yard.
No. l6, only pc. per yard
No 22, only 25c per yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-14

The death in Bosson from an overhead cleo
fic wire. roted in . dispatch in Tuesdays
SrAR, emphasizes the argument of the danger
or such wires. The weight of evidence. &C.
eording to the Boston papers, is to the effect
that the fatal current proceeded from the
trolley wires Of the West End railroad. an
overhead system such as the House proposes
TO put on the Metropolitan railway in tn, city
and, IN fact on all our roads, for if it is per-
united on such streets as street and Connect
icnI avenue, resistance on the part of any
other street would be Intellectual Indeed, q
bill is now pending to extend the overhead
electric system to all our street railways. and
every citizen is threatened with one of these
death-dealing wires in front OF his house.
Ii 10 invariably claimed for the electric rail
way wiFes that their current is not of sufi-
eiently high potential TO be dangerous No
legislative limitation is placed, however. UPON
me character Of their current, and what i. is
today 1t may not be tomorrow II is said that
copper Is expensive it is generally much
cheaper TO increase the tension rather than thu
qaanuty or the current Few people will ex-
Peet me railways IN the exercise of their dis
cretion TO select the expensive alternative
merely because il is less dangerous to the pub
nc III the current were limited by law it would
De extremely dlfhcult to detect and punish
Violations Of 1t. Nobody knows precisely what
y the danger point Sir VIM. Thompson. DIR.
T. W. Sieniens, Or. John Hopkins and other
eminent electricians testified that a current of
SOo volts Is the limit Of safety 1t is admitted
that the railway current is Of some 500 volts.
out 1t Is el'imed that the electricians above
named we're wrong and that a mucn stronger
current Is necessary to cause death. IL
to be remembered that the wires are
not rendered harmless by reducing the
tension below the point which means
death to the average man Accidents
70 persons and experiments in New
fork upon dogs show a wide variation in indi-
Ndual powers Of resistance to electricity.
Some endure shocks which would ordinarily be
expected 70 prove fatal, while others succumb
to much feebIer shock, the result depending
upon the physical condition of the victim and
otner special circumstances One ia not en-
couraged TO expose himself to be struck by
lightning by the reflection that persons have
recovered from such shocks, or by the sucges-
ton that tie artificial current which threatens
MIN Is a few volts below the number which
VIII certainly Kill him, and that il his physical
condition - ali right he may pull through
WIN ms ME. Overhead wires in cities also
menace the public with dangers which cannot
be credited 10 soms OF the individual vires
The various cords OF the network are con-
ssanty coming in contact, and many deaths
have resulted from currents conveyed through
hanging telegraph wires. ordinarily harmless,
from high potential conductors across which
shey have fallen. Every overhead wire in a
MY system is armed, potentially, with the
Death current Of its neighbor Away with all
VI them so far as the capital is concerned!