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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
COLL ARETTES AND BOaS.

BLACK REAL OSTRICH FEATHER
C0LLARETTES. 18-inch ribbon ties,
finest quality OF feathers, each one
boxed in a handsome Xmas box, at
50, 81 so, So, 81, So, Sc, 81 so. 50 each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
JAPANESE TIDES

At JAPANESE TIDES, tandem
0So } broidered, value 6Jc, will be offered
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
LADIES' KID GLOVES !

10s dozen 4-BUTTON UNDRESSED
At KID GLOVES, large buttons, colors
SOC ea @ sa s. saa sale
59c pair.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

MEMS HEMSTlTCHED ALL
AT (LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, with
( AZ 3hand -em broidered initials, extra
JVC time goods, at SOC each; in fancy
half-dozen boxes at So box.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

MEMS HEMsTITcHED ALL
AT (LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, with
35c dss e19id at Sc eA fancy sy
half-dozen boxes at 81 box.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

because he confded in her stepmother,
Mrs. Mien, to perform that duty" ex-
planned Mr.. Shadburne. 1--WE introduce
this book to show the character of litera-
ture that emanated from her brain and
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
SIorInr Westward.

Nothing illustrates the marvellous
growth Of our country more graphic
ally, says the ST. Louis Republic,
than the rapid yet steady pace which
the center OF population in the Unit
cd States has made in its western
march. In 1870, the time of taking
the first census. the center of popula-
ton wa twepty-three miles east OF
Baltimore. in the upper end Of the
Chesapeake bay. Between that time
and 1900 it moved forty-one miles. or
to a spot eighteen miles directly west
Of Baltimore. During the decade
which ended with 1910 the westward
movement was not SO rapid, being
only thirty.six miles, which located
the center OF population at that time
forty miles northwest by west OF
Washington. Between 1910 and 1920
it made marvellous strides, landing
sixteen miles north OF Woodstock, Va.
which was fifty miles from the spot
occupied by the center in 1910. Dur
ing the decade which ended with 1880
it moved only thirty-nine miles, this
taking it to a spot nineteen miles
west by southwest OF Morestield, W.
Va. BY 1910 it had moved west by
south a distance of fifty-tive miles, or
to a place sixteen miles south OF
GAINESVILLE, w. Va. Between 1910
and 1850 another move OF fifty five
miles was made, and the census re
port OF the latter year informed the
curious reader that the center OF
population is now twenty.three miles
southeast OF Parkersburg, which is
now in the State OF West Virginia.
When the census OF 1860 vas taken 1t
was found that the center OF popula-
ton was Mt a spot in the middle OF the
Scioto river twenty miles sonth OF
Chillicothe, Ohio. In $50 it was
still in Ohio, but had climbed out OF
the rlver and moved TO a spot forty
eight miles east bynorth OF Cincinnati
Between 1870 and 1880 the center OF
population passed directly through
Cincinnati, moving west by south.
and when the census was taken in the
latter year IT was located eight miles
southwest OF the city above named.
Between 1880 and 1890 it moved into
the Hoosier State, and was found
when the last decennial census was
taken, to be twenty miles east OF
Columbus, Ind. The greatest dis.
lance the cente: moved during any
ten years was between 1870 and 1880,
when it travelled fifty-cight miles.
The least was between 100 and 1900,
which was forty-one miles.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
Imitation of HuIn.

The phenomena OF RAIN are initiated
by Professor Errara OF Brussels Uui-
versity i'll n beakcr, says an exchange.
Tho glass, eight inches tall by five in
diameter, is half filled with H2 per
cont. alcohol, covered with a saucer,
and thoroughly heated over a water
bath without boiling the liquid. II is
then carefully removed to o wooden
table. Soon the alcohol vapor is con.
dcnscd into visible clouds by tho
cooling saucer. innumerablc minute
droplcts Of rain fall aud tho clouds
become gradually lowered away from
the saucer. Tho miniature storm may
last half an hour. Tho action ia in.
tensiiied il tho warm saucer is re.
placed by u cold one. W~hirlwiuds md
squalls arc produced when the nlco.
mol ia very warm and IL tho liquid ia
warmer on 90" aide tho clouds may DO
scrn a. Iotatu ..Vunu "a horizontal
axis.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
The Texas all Right.

The Secretary of the Navy has made
made public the findings Of the court
Of inquiry apon the ~battleslup Texas
which recently sank while being dry
locked in New York.
The Secretary says in substance, the
Texas is all right, ana suffered 10
more accidents than any other boat OF
her class in the navy. She las been
subject, he says, to malicious and
surreptious attacks from naval
officers, and he issues u general order
against the officers OF the department
talking for publication on such sub
jccts. He quotes from a letter from
Charles CranIp, the ship builder,
which says the American shipping
interests have been injured abroad
by reflections cast on the Texas by the
press.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
o.n,,,. r.,.-buE.

Carson's firebug has been arrested
NJ Last and turns out to be Walter
Kermeen, a boy about thirteen years
OF age. He vas caught in the school
bouse at 8 o'clock Monday morning
by j. S Ullrick, a local detective. Tho
boy had a sack containing a bottle OF
kerosene and an armful Of finely split
kindlings. lie was bare-footed and
bare.headed when caught and denied
his identity. claiming that his name
was Anderson and that he had been
at Anderson's ranch three days, his
mother having come from Bridgeport,
where they lived. When searched,
and q paper found he acknowledged
that his name was Walter Kermeen.
He Is tho con OF Mr.. Kermeen the
Superintendent Of the Dunderberg
mine, a highly respected citizen.
The boy persisted that there was a
man with him. but the description
does not ft anyone in Carson. AS he
was stopped before starting a fire, a
charge OF arson would not stick
against him and he was held on the
charge Of burglary in the second de
gree with bail fixed at 5000.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
Lost His Pocket Book.

Last night NJ. c. Borges, who
works for W. +. Mahoney. took out
his purse in the Bank Exchange Sa-
loon to loan a friend some money and
instead OF putting it back in his pock-
ct as be supposed, slipped it between
his o~veralls md pantaloons. He left
the saloon shortly after to go to bed
and when near the bank discovered
that his purse was missing. He im-
mediately returned to the saloon, but
could find no trace of the missing
purse. In the purse were two drafts
for 500 each on the Chemical Nation
al Bank OF New York, drawn by the
American National Bank OF
Kansas City, Missouri, in
favor OF w + Mahoney. Both
checks were endorsed by Mr.. Mahou-
ey, but are useless to the finder as
payment has been stopped.
Mr.. Borges offers a liberal reward for
the return of the check. See his no.
tice elsewhere.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
A %suRgeeted Cbnngc.

II has been suggested and the idea
endorsed by some Of the lending
Journals Of the country tina, begin
ming with the year 1900 That the
System OF computing time by months
be changed. The proposition is to
have thirteen months, instead Of
twelve, each 10 have % days, except
the last which would have % md IN
leap years 80. This would make the
same day OF the week fall on the same
day OF the month throughout the
year. There il no question but what
such II change would be a great
benefit TO the business world. but Il
transition from the old system TO the
now would DO decidedly awkward for
while.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
All For Trusts.

The sheep business IN this country
is not going 10 prove such a wonder
fully prosperous one after all under
the Mckinley administration. 4
New York paper says: The manu-
featuring trusts want free raw ma
terial and a high protective tariff on
manufactured articles, and they will
come very near getting it. The
Dingley bill is a fair estimate OF what
may be expected in that line, and the
wool men will find that when Me-
Kinley adjusts the tariff what they
want and what they will get will be
two vastly different thing. Again,
Senator John Sherman has intimated
that it would be impolitic to tinker
very much with the tariff, and that
il the mills are to be kept open they
must have the advantage OF raw ma
terials. The truth OF the matter is,
viewed in any light possible, it be
ONE more apparent each day that
the coEing administration is going to
be OF the trusts. by the trusts. and for
the trusts.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
To Live Long Sleep

Nicola Tesla, the electrician. is cred
tied with saying that he believes a
mar might live 200 years il he would
sleep most OF the time. That is why
negroes often live to advanced old
age = because they sleep 50 much.
He also alluded to the current re-
port that Mr.. Gladstone now sleeps
seventeen hours every day. Edison
recently told a reporter that be fire..
quently went for forty-cight hours
without sleep. and sometimes for
seventy. Following such a period Of
work, he often sleeps for eighteen
hours at a stretch. The celebrated
inventor smokes enough large black
cigars to break down an ordinary
constitution, but he seems to get
more robust Of physique rs he grows
older. He is within a few years Of
his fiftieth year.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
Meeting of BI-mstaliIsts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia meeting
OF officers OF the Executive Commit
tee OF the American Bi.metallists be-
gan here today for the purpose OF
devising ways and means OF continu-
ing the work OF the coinage OF silver
at the ratio of l6 to l, and incident
ally arrange for a republication or
the National Bi-metallist organ OF
tho Union.
1t is stated, however, the paramount
business Of the meeting will be to ar
range the details fora convention Of
silver leaders throughout the United
States with a view OF inaugurating u
comprehensive organization. 1t is
agreed the want OF organization and
funds we're two Of the causes that
led to the defeat Of the oliver forces
in November last and that the evil Of
Reorganization at least can be reme-
died by beginning preliminary work
at once.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
The IinIlroad Debts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Ihe Senate
Committee Oh Pacific Railways today
agreed that i'll view OF tho fact that
the mortgages ON both the Union and
Central Pacific ure now practically
due, it was important to secure action
by Congress at the earliest practic-
able date. Senator Morgan was the
only Senator present who dissented.
He said that he did not desire de.
lay. lie expressed the opinion. bow
ever. that further testimony should be
taken. lie was overruled. The com.
niittee decided to ask for a day for
the Sioux City bill Immediately after
the disposal OF the Immigration bill,
and make an effort to get up the
Uninon Pacific aud Central Pacific
bills Immediately after :he recess
providing Senator White shall have
arrived. Tho committee agreed not
to pass these bills in his absence.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
Gathering News.

Never growl because a newspaper
fails to give every scrap OF news, 20
long as you take no trouble to give
the editor or reporter any information
says an exchange. We know readers
who are awfully put out at times be-
cause we made no note OF their
friends visiting them, or Of their ar
rival or departure. or Of their social
affairs, or note that heaven sent ba-
bies TO visit their homes over night
The average newspaper man isn't Il
medium nor a mindreader, but gets
the most OF his news the same rs a
milkmhn gets most OF his miik-by
pumping.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
Governor sndIcr Favor. Cu,,a.

NNNpNs
The following IL from tho Carson
Appeal:
NEw York. Dec. To-. Sam DAVIS.
Carson, New. Please wire nj once
statement from Governor OF Your
State in response 10 thcRe questions:
iSt d. u.f-.Jfu.yn i-.,I.uT.a.
IN The Cuban revolution by rccogni.
ton or material aid IN would promote
war for independence?
2nd How many volunteers In your
judgment would your State furnish
for sea and land forces in case OF
tOrcign war.
New York journal.
Governor Sndler authorized ,bo fol.
lowing reply:
| favor the Independence Of Cuba
and think that this State should rec.
ogDizo its bclligerency Mt once.
II the reports OF the killing OF
Maceo are true, Spain has placed her.
eelf outside the pale Of civilization
and violated tho established rules OF
honorable warfare. Nevada could, I
think, furnish 5000 men IL called ON
for a foreign war.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
To Investigate tho Election,


Senator Allen OF Nebraska has in
troduced Il resolution for the appoint
ant Of a committee of nine to invest
igate the use OF money i'll the late
election. The committee is directed
to thoroughly investigate the extent
to which money was used in onnec
ton with the Presidential election,
either promoting nominations or in
iluencing the choice OF Presidential.
electors, and to inquire whether any
such expenditures were excessive.
Illegal, corrupt OF unlawful, and ca.
pecially to inquire and ascertain to
what extent Tor such purposes own
ers Of silver mines. gold mines, bank
crs, manufacturers, railroads, or other
corporations and millionaircs OF all
classes made contributions, and ifany
contributions were made 10y any
persons or corporations residing
abroad. Tho resolution empowers
the committee to send for persons
and papers and directs a report by
the first Monday OF December, 1897.
Tho resolution was referred to the
Committee on Contingent Expenses.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-12-20
He'll Of Honor

The following is the report Of tho
Ruby Valley school for the montl,
ondinE DcCcInbor Ilth 1906:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29
4 GREAT MISFORTUNE

The White Oak gold m.-a D. La-a'.
county. New Mexico, IN which Nee
G.. Lamb, N. /. OF, and Jos 2A Sey
and others are interested has u-
out through Two accidents heavy n.
for the owners. The nine BIAS a-
several months ago been operated
cessfully. declaring dividends mcl 8
An explosion occurred killing ,ols -g
and causing an outlay O.. $4,000 'or
pair the damage The mel hala .t
sunk seven hundred feet and Ree e.
the surface at noon eating dinner r
eral days ago. when ne mine cave. a
again, which will cause an OUTLAY .
500, 900 if the company desires 70 o-
tinus operations. In all probla--.
tie mine will be abandoned
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29
ROUND Table ADJ0URNS.
The Last Meeting Was Held YeSter-
day Morning.
The Discussion Of the Use Of States
in Schools, end OF tie Study of
Children - Marie g. Selected as
the Place for the - Meeting, to
be Held Next Fall.

The morning session opened with a de-
creased attendance, many of the visitors
having left on the morning trains for their
homes. The topic Shall the Slate Coz
brought out the most animated discussion
of the meeting Much was said on both
sides. but the opinion that the slate should
20 was largely in the majority. The OBJ
jections urged were that on account of the
noise made in its use il caused a serious
waste of time and energy and also great
nervous wear on the part OF the pupil.
Its use will result in a cramped hand in
writing lasting through life. much extra
trouble in handling, and will be an in
creased burden in carrying by the pupils.
From the expressions of leading teachers
Of every grade the progressive school of
the future Will entirely prohibit its use.
Supt Anderson introduced the topic,
Child Study" the new fad educauonally,
giving a short history and the plans pur-
sued by It's advocates. Supt. MertZ be-
lieved that one essential part OF child
study. the physical condition of the pupil,
was too often neglected. Teachers gem
orally Know too little of this part of the
OLl4 ire. MS Su-tdltA itN SNuAg 40
only doing Systematically what teachers
have always been urged to do. know your
pupils"
Supt. Anderson and Prof. Crago urged
the teachers present TO attend the next
meeting of the State ard National Asso-
citation in July. W. T. Barbe made an eX-
cellent address. saying on the patriotic
side that West Virginia is good State 10
live in, a good one 10 die in, and he be-
lieved a good one TO go 10 heaven from.
Prof. Armstrong spoke. urging loyalty
10 the State and its institutions, and gave
some graphic illustrations Of our ignor-
ance Of the child and of child life.
Marietta was selected as the next place
Of meeting. time TO be selected by the
Executive Committee.
Supt. Boyd. of Marietta. ". ". Andrews
and D. ". Shields were named as MEM
bers of the Executive Committee The
Round Table adjourned about noon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29
Opening Monday and tuesday. swabaoker.
DEATH OF JOHN BRICE.
The Sudden Demise, Yesterday. Of an Old
Citizen of Belmont County.

The Sudden Demise. Yesterday. of an Old
Citizen of Belmont County.
News reached this city, late yester-
day afternoon, of the sudden and uneX-
pected death, at his home in Belmont
county. near PoWhatan, of John Brice,
one OF the oldest and best known farm,
ers in all that section Of country.
Mr.. Brice had been suffering from
grip for seven or eight weeks past, but
appeared to be convalescent. and came
up to this city last Wednesday. He
probably came out before he should,
for upon the occasion Cf his visit he
said he felt as though he had contracted
an additional cold, but his condition
excited no alarm whatever, and the
news of his sudden death, which occur
red at one o'clock yesterday afternoon,
was. therefore. entirely unexpected.
Mr.. Brice was in his siXty-ninth
year. and died on the farm on which
ne was born. He had followed agricuI,
tural pursuits throughout his life, and
was one of the most prosperous citi-
zens of his section. He was a brother
Of Captain S. L. Brice, of Mrs. Margaret
Carroll. of the Fifth ward, and of Mrs.
Joseph Lawson. Of the Island, and
leaves a wife and eight children to
mourn his loss. Acute pneumonia or
heart failure was probably the immedl-
ate cause OF death, but exact details
are wanting at this writing. The
news of his death will be learned with
widespread regret, not only in Belmont
county, but in this city as well.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29
CONFIRMATION TODAY.

This morning a number of children
will be confirmed in several different
churches in this vicinity The follow
ing congrega tons will confirm their
children:
st. PauPs congregation, Rev. Her
mann Haas. Boys. Charles Dietrich,
William Gersting, Charles Kalkreuth,
Paul Kalkreuth. Charles Kehr and
Phillip Richter; girls, Dora Becker
Title Becker, Sophia Bohn, Louise
Goeller, Lizzie Kloeppner, Louise Kloss,
Ludwig Miller. Nellie Schrumpf, Char
lotte Sorg, Dora Willie, Mary Zieroth
and Mamie Zulauf.
St. Stephens congregation, Rev. VIII
liam Brain. Girls, Augusta Saume
Pauline Schulz; boys, Gustave Schulz,
George Buchwald, John Saume. Charles
Kevaski, Charles Oberstadt and Geo.
Fisher
St. Pauls congregation CBridgeporO,
Rev. Wellhau>>n. Boys William Laip-
pie, William Schaefer, Fred Idler, Chris
tian Wenzenred, Ed. Hahne, Gottlieb
Groetzinger; girls, Minnie Schneider
and Mary Nicalaus.
The various other congregations will
confirm their children in six weeks.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29

pular couple, Wednesday. at their home
on Scotch Ridge, several miles west of
Martins Ferry. The guests came from
an the towns in this vicinity. and num-
bered half a hundred. At noon an ex-
cellent dinner was served, and the lf-
tern0n hours We're very pleasantly
spent Mr.. and Mrs. Thoburn received
q number Of very handsome presents.
Judge j. c. Gray, of Martins Ferry.
made a happy address. thanking the
guests for their kindly remembrancas.
and q response was made in behalf Of
the guests, by Mrs e. S. Bailey.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29
SENT TO JAIL
After Lively Row in Justice Arklc's or
flee. Last Night.

After a Lively Row in Justice ArkIo W.
flee, Last Night.
Ouite a little row took place in Squire
Ankles Office about half-past eight
o'clock last evening. The instigator OF
the enisode was Mr.. Frederick Winters,
who resides on the South Side Win
ters was tried before Squire Arkle Fri
dav evening on a charge of Improperly
and indecendy exposing his person On
March Goth. made by Mrs. Mamie BeltZ.
Winters was held IN one hundred dollars
bond to keep The peace for one year.
He informed the court that he could not
secure necessary bond that night, Dut
would succeed in getting the same me
next morning. He went around 10 JUS
tice Ankle Yesterday morning and IN
formed the latter that his bondsman
was not vet out of bed, but that ne
would come in later and settle the bond
AT his temperance in the evening
a constable was sent to procure him,
but meanwhile Mr.. Winters appeared,
without either money or b0ndSman.
He was then quietly informed he
would be compelled to 80 to jail, to
which ne objected and upon trying to
beat his retreat. saying he was never IN
iail and never intended going. he was
stopped by a gentleman in the office,
and a rough and tumble tussle ensued,
in which the Squire, the onlookers and
Winters were very decidedly engaged.
n a short time. However, Winters was
overpowered and taken TO TO jail. Later
in the evening the prisoners father
came and furnished bond. Winters
hearing on a number OF charges Will
come up Monday morning
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29
THE FIELD or POLITICS.
Some of tho Latest Happenings in This
Line of Local EndeavOr.

The Ohio County Democratic Execut-
tive Committee held preliminary ses-
sion yesterday evening, and after an
interchange of views passed a resolu-
ton to hold a session for conference
with the Democratic candidates for
county Offices next Saturday evening at
half-past seven O'Clock, at the Office oil
the Prosecuting Attorney, the purpose
being to agree upon a date for the DEM
oclatic primaries.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29

The best $500 shoe for ladies on
earth. All the latest styles, razor toes,
lace and button. Every pair guaran-
teed to be up 10 date Equal to any
$500 shoe made or money refunded.
DINGER'S SHOE STORE,
% Eleventh street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29

There appears to be some misunder-
standing among a good many voters
regarding how county assessors are TO
be voted for, the trouble being that
many suppose the assessor for the coun-
try district is to be voted for only in The
country districts, while the assessor Tor
the city district is only voted for in the
city. All the voters in the county vote
for each official, without regard to
where their duties lie
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-29
COAL DRIVER HURT

A very severe accident occwmi
the Richland coal works about
miles from this city. Charles tt
a mine driver, and son of The boss
the mines. was knocked from bis
on a car, and the loaded ear ran O.
OF him. The place was so narrow
the men could not reach him mtI 4.
went 400 yards to the other side o.
cut. The car was lifted from DDS h
and DR. j. Purney was called He
what he could 10 relieve the suffer
could not state whether the uni0rl-
mans injuries will result fatally.
--O--
Special bargains I'm Watches and D
mOnds at n. J.. Hillman & Co.'s