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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
STATE Y. II. C. A. CONVENTION.
PROCEEDINGS AT THE SECOND DAYS SESSION IN
POUGHK EEPSIE

POCGHkEEPSlE.
pouehkeepsie ~ Y Feb 20.-The second days
session of the State Convention of the Young
Mems Christian Association opened at the First
Reformed Church this morning in the presence CT
about 400 delegates The last OF the delegates nave
arrived and there has been considerable trouble III
procuring quarters for all Of them. The orGanza-
ton of the convention completed this morning
and President F. NJ. ELEPHANT. Of New-fork' caiied
the convention to order and appointed the foIow-
ing committees:
business Commi.tee-E w. Booth, or Alpah!' aIIu
T i Perry Of Nvack Devotional Committee-W
H. Coonrod. of Port Jervs; f. D. 1lldersiee'e, VI
Pourhkeepsie anc F F. Wheeler. of Sing Sing.
COMMITTEES ON Resolutions-Judge J. S. Potter, Of
Whitehall; r. J. Purdy of NewYork. and }. W.
Schaedle, of BROOKLYN
Owing 10 the absence Of William Curley, OF Troy
Edwin F. Booth of Albany, presided over the con-
yention during the Association religious meeting
A paper on the subject For Reaching Men was
prepared by c. b. Mitchell. OF Albany. ana reau D!
Mr. Booth He said that the secretary Is usually
the determining factor in the religious lie ana
work Of any association. The members look to him
FOR the standard of Christian character and actly-
itv and II is only In and exceptional INSTANCES
that the rank and e reach hgne erplaned the
duties of the secretaries and afterWaro there was
discussion on the subject in which many OF inc
Clsvten S. Cooper OF New-York. was greeted
with applause as he was introduceu 70 .se and
Midweek Devotional Meetings Inc paper p' t an
out a long discussion. which was followed by an
Interesting Bible study The Shadow ana tne
Substance" conducted by James McConaughy, or
The principal speakers at the afternoon session
Perish g. of NewYork and A. S. Hill. of the same
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
JTDGE JOHN Z. BACON.

Columbia s. c.. Feb. 20-Judge John e. Bacon.
United States Minister TO Paraguay and Uruguay in
the first Cleveland Administration. died at the
Columbia Hospital IN this city yesterday. Judge
Bacon was twice married. his first wife being a
daughter Of Judge Butler. former United States
Senator from this State. who will be remembered
for his connection with the assault OF Preston ).
Brooks on Charles Sumner. His second wife was
daughter OF Governor Pickens. and ne was mar
red TO her In Russia while serving there as Sec
rotary OF Legation under Governor Pickens in the
Buchanan Administration. He filled several other
places OF honor in the service OF the state and Ma
tiona Governments and held in high esteem
by all who knew him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
CONDITION OF 4. ". CRUIKSHANK.

The condition OF Augustus w. Crukshank OF
the well-known real estate firm of f. a. Cruikshank
Co. No. l76 Broadway, who has been critically III
with pneumonia in his apartments at the Hotel
Majestic for the last ten days. was slightly i'm
proved at late hour last night. On Friday night
owing a complication Of spinal trouble his brain
was seriously affected, and the action OF his heart
became so weak that his physicians gave up all
hope Of his recovery. Mr.. Cruikshank rallied now
ever. and yesterday hopes were entertained OF ms
are in almost constant attendance upon the sick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
DIR. JULIUS FEHR.

DR. julius Fehr a wel-known chemist, died sud-
denly at his home No. Us Second-st, Hoboken,
about 10 o'clock last night. He had been In poor
health for the last few days. but no serious re-
suits were anticipated by his family. His son,
Louis and the latter's wife. making prepara-
lions to attend the ball OF the Quarte- Club when
the doctor. who lying in bed closed his eyes
and quietly passed away. lie mad large Factory
in Jackson-st where he manufactured talcum pow
der He was seventy-One years old. A widow ana
son, Louis. survive him. He had lived IN no.
boken for forty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
MRS. TERESA FERNANDEZ SAVAGE.

Mrs Teresa Fernandez Savage widow OF Colo
mel Edward Savage an officer in the Confed-
crate Army died ut her home. No. 3ii West one
hundred thlrd-st on Friday. Mrs. Saw
age, who was seventy years old, was the eldest
daughter OF the late Marquis de la Esperanza, Of
Porto Rico, and was widely known as the Marquesa
de la tsperanZa. She was descendant OF an OLD
Spanish family and when she sixteen years
old came 10 this city ID be educated SIX years
afterward she became the wife OF Mr. savage
with whom she went to the South before the open
ing OF the Civil War. after which they returned to
= hfc cftt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
,,uo,r AVID METROPOLITAN TRACTION.

pr,,ors have been current for several days IN
weu-,nformed circles 10 the effect that pahiei ..
Lamont. Secretary OF War, would become presiue,t
of the Metropolitan Traction company sno,' Ivy
H.. =. ooas out of office on March I, and that
II ~ Vreeland president OF the company, Wonia
transfer his services TO the Long island ra',ro"
~, Vraeiand could not be seen last evening. but IL
.as cal a his house that he had maze no
~ snch a change, and that he would nave pee"
az a. oI, "a do so had II been contemplated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
n,u,cr no CLEVELAND'S FURNITURE.

pr,rce,on Feb. 2O-It was learned to-day that
n,o % the furniture belonging to President CleVe-
land which is being moved from washington 10
80" t,,rre home here was broken by some OF the
,ruckmen while en- route from the station IL Is
said that some Of them broke ope" nN ~, nj
mad them hilarious. At the house II was stat dd
To-day that the wine the truckmen had oru"A u''
moi belong to the President - ,arrs
One article broken by the truckmeh was go nsi ~
Aeers head II was valued ut w" Inc morn" "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
HIS BODY on 4 LITTLE ISLAND.

somerve y. j.. Feb. 20 (SpeciaD. -Gottlieb Bader.
who lived near Chimney Rock. has been missing
since February S. On the evening OF that day he
went from his home TO the house OF Adam Snyder.
and got a Jug OF cider. In returning home ne was
obliged 10 walk plank Chimney Rock Creek.
Yesterday his body found on island In the
stream. It is supposed that he fell from the plank
and was drowned The body was in plain view of
the road but the stream had been blocked with
ice, and IL was not noticed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
ASSESSORS DINED BY SINGLE-TAX MEN

Boston, Feb. ,O.-The Massachusetts Single Tax
League gave dinner TO the Association of Massa-
chusotts Assessors. at the American House. this
evening. a reception held from TO 5. and at
the latter hour President William Lloyd Garrison,
of the League, led the way the dining hall, with
the speaker OF the evening Thomas G. Sherman.
Of NewYork. About one hundred and fifty persons
were present, nearly half of them women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
WALTER 5. NELSON.

Walter g. Nelson died on Friday night at his
home. No. u West Forty-sevenih-s.. He was hfty-
two years old and leaves widow and a married
son. He had been a member Of the New-York Stock
Exchange sir re Nav 8 1859 He entered Wall Street
in 1863 He executed orders for such famous spec
ulators Daniel Drew, Commodore Nanderpllt
and Jaw Gould He retired from active business
in 1857. At one time Mr.. Nelson, while living in
Jersey City. Police Commissioner OF that
city and treasurer OF the Police Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

An ENJOYABLE cotillon was the fifth Of the series
OF De Coverley dances, at Sherrys last night.
There was full attendance of members, and w.
II. Maclay led with considerable spirit and VIM
There were no favors. The dance which stopped
promptly at midnight, was followed by an elabo-
rate supper. The young people were received by
the patronesses. Mrs. II. Blanchard Dominick, Mrs
Henry c. Valentine. Mrs. Clement Cleveland. Mrs
George NJ. Groves, Mrs. Charles b. Foote. Mrs.
Gustav II. Schwab Mrs Wiston 3. Lockwood
Mrs. c. F. Roe and Mrs. James II. Benedict 1t
has been decided to give an extra dance after
Harper, Miss Florence Baker. Miss Eleanor An
derson. Miss Susie Valentine, Miss Vernon Brown,
Marion Groves, Miss Sae Dominick. Miss Flor
ence Bryant, Miss Pauline Ives, the Misses Rker.
othy Schieffeiin Miss Elsie Lefferts, Miss Bertha
Munde Miss Louise Peck, Charles ID. Cleveland,
Hoe, +. Raymond Lefferts. jr.. Hugh Potts. jane
son Cotting Elliot Benedict, Henry Sampson, IT..
Houston s Harold Z. Matthews and Rene de Russy
Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Aston will leave here
on their Southern trip Tuesday afternoon, with
a party OF young people, among whom Will be
Miss Alice Blight and Craig Wadsworth. Mr..
Aston and his party will leave Jersey City on the
'Florida Special" on which they will travel
Tampa Fla where they will be met by Mr. Astor's
yacht, the Nourmahal, which sailed from this port
some days ago. 1t is intended to cruise in South
waters for about six weeks: Mr.. and Mrs.
Aston Will sail Tor Europe shoruy aiter their re-
turn to NewYork.
The marriage of Miss Grace Wells, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Judson G.. Wells TO David Ford was
soemnized at noon yesterday, at the home Of the
brides parents. No. 10 West observation-disclosures
twenty third-st. 1t was very quiet wedding. the
ceremony being performed by the Rev. Or. Will
lam J. Harsha, pastor of the Second Reformed
Collegiate Church The bride gown of
white satin. trimmed with duchesse lace, and a
veil of tulle. There were neither bridesmaids, maid
OF honor nor ushers. Mr.. and Mrs. Ford. after
their honeymoon trip. will make their home at No.
119 West One hundred-and- ifteenth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
A STORM FROM THE LAKES.

storm from the lake region was working east
ward last evening. and the edge Of II got here in
TINA n shed sufficient rain and to make
walking dsagreeabIe. The Weather Bureau or
dered storm signals TO be displayed along the At
nort Me II IS probable that the storm centre
wui reach here to-day or tomorrow, and will
mir eft rain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
COLONEL. M.CoOK HAS NO NEWS.

Colonel John j. McCook. when seen by Tribune
reporter at No. 12O Broadway yesterday afternoon.
said he had not received any word from President
elect Mckinley INVITING him TO be a member OF inc
Cabinet. lie declined 10 make any statement
further than to say that II he 10 be Invited 10
De the next Attoriey General of the United states
he did not know H. He would not even say If he
e1pAcfed be In he Ca hiTot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
cOyTEsTING A RICH WOMAN'S WILL

Springfield. Mass. Feb. 2o-The contest on the
admission TO probate OF the VIII OF Mrs' horauo
Won Of this city involving the disposition OF
ohout s70oOD0 worth OF property was begun in
the Probate Court this morning. Chalmers Dale.
Of New-York City. is contesting the Will. II. A.
Ring the executor OF the Will, was put on tne
,.; and the morning session was occupied with
. rIgtd REORGANIZATION Of the witness as TO
Tho business methods and habits OF Mrs, Lyon ana
NV IaaIinps with Chalmers Dale and the witness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
pROufyENT ARRIv4LS AT THE HOTELS

ASTOR-Judge Lysander Hill. of Chicago. EV-
ERETT-Professor f. W. Bass, of West Point
FIFTH AVENUE-Senato Redheld Proctor. of
Vermont NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. George II. NAL
by OF Ogdensburg. y. Y. MURRAY HILI-Sen-
ator lie Grand c. Tibb.s. OF Troy, and ex-Con-
gresham Carlos French, OF Connecticut WAL
DORF-Baron Carl Merck. OF London Lieutenant
Colonel Strathy. OF Montreal; Moorield Storey, Of
Boston and George Bleistein and John n Scatch-
erd OF Buffalo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For Nev-England generally threatening weather and
,now or rain; southeriy winds; slightly warmer.
For Eastern New-York. Eastern Pennsylvania New
Jersey and Delaware snow followed by RAIN southery
winds: slightly warmer.
For the District OF Columbia and Maryland seet or
rain probable followed By clearing weather warmer;
souherlv winds. , -.,--- ~, -
For western New-York threatening weather, with rain
southWasterly winds, warmer IN east portion
For Western pennsylvania. rain. probably followed by
da-n night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

Albany Feb 2o.-The friends OF John Y Mckane
continue their efforts in his behalf Since Governor
Rlacks Induction into office. the case OF the former
Grayesend boss has been informally brought TO his
,,r,lo, but II IL said that the Governor has never
ted m any one his attitude with reference TO
he application that McKsne be pardoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
TAXES PARIS GREEN N THE PARK.

John Schneider a German, seventy-seven years
old found insensible. seated on a bench in
Central Park yesterday at noon. He was re-
moved to the Presbyterian Hospital, where It
was found he had taken Paris green. He rallied
sufficiently 10 say he had neither family nor
friends in this country He died last night at mid
pfo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
DINNER FOR CLARENCE A. SEWARD

The Alpha Delta Phi Club gave dinner last
evening for Clarence A. Seward at the clubhouse at
No 50 West Thirty third-s.. large number OF the
members of the club were present 10 honor MT
Seward whose connection with the CLUB mas oeeh Oh
long duration.
Jus-ice Patterson. Of the Supreme Court presided
and among those who responded 10 toasts were
Eugene H. Lewis Benjamin W. Franklin. Alfred
E,Iv and William l. Washburn. Last night dinner
VS. Tho Nrst NJ series to be given by the Alpha
Eaita PSI club in honor OF its prominent members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
TUFVTY-THIPD REGIMENT REVIEW.

Brigadier- General William Kirby General IN
snector of Rife Practice, last night reviewed the
92d Regiment at the Bedford-ave. armory Brook
lon Colonel Alexis C. Smith was in command, and
the regiment acquitted itself noby Dancing FOL-
lowed the review.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
,,,rsTrR RANSOM Called BONE.

c,sr,o,,e \ c.. Feb 2o-M. W. Ransom, United
state, Minister TO Mexico. passed through charlotte
last night on his way 70 his nome IN Iespqnse q
,aisxyan announcing his wifes Illness IL - eA-
rsctad thai he Will not return 10 Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
Special Notifies.


A. Firth Avenue Auction Rooms,
23s FIFTH AVENUE.
wM E. NORMAN. AUCTIoNEER.
Absolutely Without Reserve.
AN IMMENSE SALE BY AUCTION Or
Choice Porcelains and Faience,
BIZ ORDER OF
NIESSRS. KELLER 81 GUEFIN.
MANUFACTURERS. AT
IUNFVILLE, FRANCE.
Established lT2gl.
Who have determined TO close out their branch OF these
goods I'm this countrywthou regard 20 cost Of impor
tation comprising
SUPERB VASES. JARDINIEREs. sTATrETTEs
CLOCKS LAMPS PLATES. PLATTERs. DECORA-
TIVE PIECES. TOILET SETS. ETC.
TOGETHER WITH
MANY RARE SPECIMENS OF
Ref F,TS, METALLIQUES WARE.
OF WHICH THEY ARE THE SOLE PRODUCERS IN
THE WORLD
EXHIBITION MONDAY AND TUESDAY FEB. 2oD
AND 23D FROM A. ~ 70 p NJ SALE WEDNES-
DAY MORNING. FEB PATH. AND FOLLOWING DAYS
AT II O'CLOCK. PLEASE NOTE THE HOUR.
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6uetial %nttres.

Important Art Event.
A Dissolution Gale.
Free View Day and Evening.
wAsHINGToNs BIRTHDAY INCLUDED
At the
AMERICAN ART GALLERIEos
MADISON SQUARE SOUTH NEw-YoRK-
COLLECTION OF
HOLLAND ART GALLERIEo.
A. PREYER,
$40 FIFTH AVENUE. NETWORK.
IN LIQUIDATION.
From The New-York Times
PICTURES BY DUTCH AND ITALIAN ARrrsrA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

r,,hun. Office Feb. 81. / A. m.-The weather yester-
sav was cloudy with snow. turning TO rain in the even
ne The temperature ranged between ~ and 30 degrees
the average 3i desrees being :, 81 degree lower nan
that OF Friday and 1913 degrees higher than hat OF the
corresponding day Of last year. $500, -
The weather to-day VIII be rainy ana ssh"y "a'ne'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

In this diagram a continuous white line shows the
.,sr,s. in pressur. as Indicated by The Irbunes sei
,.rordinr barometer The dotted line represents the tenn
n.raturs a recorded at Perry's Pharmacy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
DIED..

Notices OF marriages and deaths must be In
dorsed with full name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
MARRIED..

>STRONG-GTLBERT-On Saturday February 20, 1897.
at the residence Of the bride by the Rev H. p Roche
assisted By the Rev. Chas. X. Strong father OF the
groom. Arthur Temple Strong Helen Gilbert daugh
Of the late Judson H. Gilbert.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
Religions Notices.

AT SOUTH CHURCH Msdlson-ave and 3sth-s,.. Rev.
RODERICK TERRY, u. D., Pastor.-Seryices at IL a n.
aud D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

CHRIST CHURCH. Boulevard. Iist-st., Or. J.
s. SHIPMAN Morning services. IL o'clock.
Ing prayer O'Clock. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH Sith-st. corner Park
ave.-ssryices II u. M Rev. MINoT j. SAVAGE will
preach the sixth sermon in the series Religion for
To-day" Subject: Religion Natural. No, Statutory"
All cordially Invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

The pious care be ours the dead to burn
L. s CREMATION co. (LDJ O. East Houston 81, New
York. Write for pamphlets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

FIVE POINTS HOUSE OF INDUSTRY, i55 Worth-st.
WIN +. BARNARD Supernte rdent-Servlce Of song
Sunday 3::.) y. large choir OF children Public
invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL cuLTURE-Sunday Feb. q.
1897 at ii:l5 a. m. lecture by NJ; GRAHAM WALIAs.
of London. Carnegie Music Hall SIth-s and
Ih-aye. Subject. The Ethical Society In the Modern
CIV All Interested are Invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

There are now on exhibition AT the American ~
Galleries unusually important and interesting coeo
ton OF col pictures the Of the Holland Art Gal
iery for the part example. Of the modern Dutch snd
italian with few Dutch pictures Of the Seven
tenth Century. and which he sold at auction b
Chiclkering Hall Wednesday. Thursday and TriAAJ
evenings next.
'Mauve's Sheep the Dunes is a masterpiece NJ
would Of itself had he painted nothing else establish ths
painters fame for all time Its composition. atmos.
phere the simplicity and directness Of It's motive and
execution, and its absolute truthfuness
bine make II famous picture. fsreais. who. in
Milet. paints best the poetry OF toll 10 at his best
Grace Before the Meal old woman scsted at astabas
in a homely Dutch cottage, with clasped hands.
dish OF her. uttering prayer. Her nguS
the rough details Of the cottage l BY the sc
light which falls from window at the right. 'Th
White Cow Of wnlem Maris Is Of the finest cattle
pieces America. painted with directness anc
force wonderfully luminous in atmosphere, with supert
light effect the cows back on the pool OF water y;
foreground and the rich OF the leaves. drip
ping with moisture. of the bush the right.
1T is impossible do more than aiude this mornins
to the remaining examples OF these painters and
Of well interpre. the rustic s d
the Dutch peasanry and the moist and misty atosphsv
OF the Netherlands.
The presence Of examples OF Belon!. Sa-tori. anl
young painters this interesting coectloo
would be evidence OF the law Of contra
dictions, for greater contrast be imagined thar
which between the soft colorng and suodued
lights Dutch painters and the brilliant hues And
high lights Of these artists who paint Where southern
warmly shine. Ants contrast, however wnuS
striking not unpleasant and lends double interest q
the exhibition"
Absolute Public Sale TO close partnsxs
ship account
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Evenings, Feb. ed, 25 and 90.
AT CHICKERING HALL,
FIFTH AVFNI-E AND 18TH ST.
For Catalogues address
Thomas T.. Kirby, Auctionser.
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION. MANAGERS.
East 23d St. Madison Square South.
People Used to 60 to England
to Lavender Salts sold now every wne'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

sprined matter etc.-German steamers sailing on
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays take printed matter
etc for Germany specially addressed printed matter.
ETC. paris Europe. White star steamers on
specially addressed printed matter ETC.,
for Europe American Cunard and French line steamers
take printed matter ETC. for all countries for which they
are advertised carry mail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

People Used To go TO England
10 buy the Crown Salts sold now every wher
in bottles Reject worthless limitations
Congress- spring water.
This famous is 10y most ELABORATE tuont
restored to all its former strength and excellence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

Foreign mails for the ending February q. 1851.
will close promptly in all cases. at the General ROSY
office follows:
TRANSATLANTIC MAILS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

After the closing Of the supplementary TRANSATLANTIC
mails named above additional supplementary mails are
opened on piers OF the American English French and
German and remain open until Within ten MIN
utes the hour OF sailing OF steamer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

ST. MARKS CHURCH. 2d-ave. and i0th-st.--Sunday
next IL m. morning ard sermon. DR. RYLANCE
Will preach The Good and the Evil ~ Newspapefs'
a o'clock p. Love Of Christ"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1897-03-26

ready commenced and vehicles are
not to be had 10 Yuma Among
the earliest to 90 was A. G.. Hub
bard, the Southern California min.
ing man. who made fortune out
of the Harqua Hala mine, located
ahou, sixty milcs north of the new
discovery. The Harqua Hala and
the new discovery are very differ
ent, however, In character. The
former lay in deoomposed granite
and was merely deposit, not even
to be called a blanket ledge. The
latter is a strong, well defined geia,
lying between porphyry and gran
lite.
All stories from the discovery
tell the same tale that the ledge
is a greater one and far richer than
was the Comstock lode and that
upon 1t is to be expected second
Virginia City.