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The evening times., 1899-07-05
VETERAN GUNNER MAY DIE.
Terribly Injured by Prematur,
Fourth of July Explosion.

Chambersburg. Pa. July 5.-An accident
marred a celebration by Grand Army men
al Mentalo Park yesterday afternoon Hou-
sum Post, of this place, took its I2-pound
cannon to the park While Adam Gruber.
a veteran gunner OF the post, was charg-
ing the weapon a premature explosion oc-
CURED.
Grubers left arm was badly shattered
his right arm injured. aud the fingers OF
both hands torn. Besides these injuries
his left eye was blown out and his face
was laeerated by the charge. He was taken
10 the hospital OF the Children's Aid So
eiety. at that place, where surgeons am
putated his mangled fingers and dressed
his other hurts He is in a critical condi-
ton.
The evening times., 1899-07-05
M'KELWAY ON EXPANSION.
Brooklyn Editor Speaks Against the
Arrest Of American Growth.

Wiikesbarre. Pa, July 5-St. Clair Nc
heiway, editor of the Brooklyn Eagle"
addressed large audience at Glen Sum-
NIT yesterday afternoon. He spoke in IA
vor of national expansion. and among 9TH
er things said:
Mlnorliies are at times useful; they
have restrained majorities from excesses.
But as expansionists we must go straight
ahead Our nation met with more opposi-
fion from former and larger minorities
within Its people to. the extension of our
domain beyond the Mississippi, and to the
racine and along the Rio Grande than it
encounters now. But no programme of
arrest of growth has ever been mooted. and
none ever will in this case
The evening times., 1899-07-05
Moderate.
rom the Cleveland Plain Dealer1

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
f'They'ye taken a new census in Chicago and
find they have Just 2,0oD,80 Inhabitants
Il spose when they got 10 the two millionth
man they stopped an said: That's enough
There's nothing grasping about Chicago"
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HIS Opinion.
Detroit Free Pres

fFrora the Detroit Free Press.)
s'What is your idea OF a silent partner2" was
asked of a business oracle ON the Board OF
Trade.
..IIe,s the fellow that puts his money into
firm and keeps his mouth shut while il is be-
ing spent"
The evening times., 1899-07-05

The Glorious Fourth was celebrated this
year under a fiutterfng canopy OF Stars
and Stripes that stretched from the West
to the East Indies. just think of that in
spring spectacle, all of you timorous
'.antis,' and then try, if you dare, to pull
the flag down wherever it floats.
The evening times., 1899-07-05
How 1t Happened.
rom the Kansas CITY Star. }

(From the Kansas City Star.)
''Papa, Jimmie says he saw a man with an
elastic skin that he could pull cut like rubber
Do you think it's the truth?''
''Well, my son. the truth can be stretched"
The evening times., 1899-07-05
A Gentle Hint.
(From the Chicago Record

(From the Chicago Record)
''Mr. Higgs. can l get of this afternoon? My
grandmother's dead
r.Yes. you may go; but tell your grandmother
that she will imperil your financial welfare if
she dies any more this summer
The evening times., 1899-07-05
. Chance to Right n wrong.

Now that the Republicans have a voice in the
council OF Harrison, wards may be made
and the minority rule of the town may be tunb-
led down. The reform should be put through.
The Fourth ward ought to be two. Republi-
can Legislature stands ready to aid Mr.. Bar
rett to enlarge Harrison's contracted garret.
The evening times., 1899-07-05
CURRENT HUMOR.

(From the Detroit Free PresS)
tClara you must dress BETTER
''Weil, Harold. You told me TO eeonomize-'
.'Yes. but l mistaken: since you have
been going shabby FIVE have refused to lend
me money
The evening times., 1899-07-05
A Fitting Headline.

tFrom the Catholic Standard and Tfmes)
I'm in trouble again." said the new reporter
Here's story of debate at the Deaf and
Dumb Institute. What head shall pszt On it ~
'sThat's easy suggested the snake editor.
'Make il Hand to Hand Contest
The evening times., 1899-07-05

The Hon. John Dewitt Warner. of New
York, is talking bravely now about the
shortcomings of Republicanism- apparent
ly unmindful Of the fact'that 1t was mainly
due TO the efforts of such alleged Demo-
Gratis as he that the Republicans are today
in control of the Government.
The evening times., 1899-07-05
At Breakfast.
From the Chicago

From the Chicago News.)
'The landlady says coffee still keeps up"
ssTell, l don't see, how the coffee We get can
keep up It's SO weak should think it would
20 to bed"
The evening times., 1899-07-05

Judge Van Wyck- will live in history
alongside of that glittering array of mar
tyrs who were slaughtered in the house
of their friends.
The evening times., 1899-07-05

If the Hon. William Jennings Bryan
would go home and keep quiet the future
would have a more roseate glow for his
personal interests.
The evening times., 1899-07-05
How He Felt.

From the Chicago News)
A married man who recently hypnotized
says it made him feel just like it docs when his
wife makes up her mind
The evening times., 1899-07-05
CIRCULATION STATEMENT

TILE TINES, in all its editions. Morning. Even
ing and Sunday will be mailed to one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The evening times., 1899-07-05

newsboy shouts extra his nervous system
ceives shock. for there are possibilities IN that
trunk OF serious character. Illness forced the
lieutenant to leave his ship in hurry and pro-
eeed North. One of his comrades volunteered 10
mack his trunk and forward il here by rail from
The first port touched. The young officer received
a letter the other day. saying that his trunk was
on its way. The letter continued with a severe
denunciltiOn of baggage-sEiashers. ard the writer
recalled the fact that his trunk had been broken
so badly that it had TO be tied Up with rspes
before IL could be delivered him IN pack
ing your trunk he wrote, Il placed in il a
loaded three pound she'll. which. ii the trunk IS
handled properly. should reach YOU in SAFETY,
and prove a valuable souvenir TO your friends.
II. the contrary, the baggaSe-snlashers take
such liberties as they did with mine they VIII
bring swift punishment on themselves
An egg forger has been recently exposed in
Paris SAYS the Scientific American" Eggs are
about the last thing that one would expect to
he forged, but it should be remembered that
there are many collectors Of birds eggs who
are willing to pay a high price for rare birds
eggs A visitor saw this clever forger make
a penguin egg which could not be distinguished
from the real one that served. him for model.
He made the egg OF plaster OF paris. parts OF
which he burnt and glazed The egg IN
tended for a who furnished eggs for for
eign scientific collection IL IS not very diff
cult TO impose even experienced scientists,
for among the real eggs OF most species there
many varieties that even the most prae-
tieai expert could not readily distinguish all Ot
them. The eggs Of the common hy-eatcher are
very cheap, and by chemical treatment they ar
qIire blush green, shiny eOicr. and are then
sold at a high price the eggs OF the sHA tall
From common ducks eggs fabricated eggs
Of a falcon. being given silver-green color 10.
the purpose. The pigeon and wood pigeon eggs
also transformed into rarer products Of birds.
Nightingales' eggs are difficult to procure, and
are therefore rare. They successfully irni
tated By coioring larks' eggs brown For long
time the egg forger was assistant in nat
ursl history museum in the provinces There
have been other cases of forgery OF very
birds eggs, but these were only made OF ex-
cessively rare eggs. and their manufacture did
not constitute a permanent means of livelihcsd
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
Oh landmarks

With the desertion of every camp IN
the mountains there remains an old Iand
mark that cannot get away. Usually
some old pioneer fingers in the deserted
camp and always looks for a revival Of
At Bijou, Lake Tahoe, which a few
years ago was the busiest logging camp
over on the lake, there remains a sturdy
landmark in Charles Parish and his
genial wife. Although the camp is a
thing of the past the two sturdy pioneers
stay with their home in the mountains
and ave established a reputation as
jovial hosts. Many a weary traveller has
found a table of plenty at the Parish
Hotel and the cooking as superirtended
by Mrs. Parish surpassed the cuisine OF
the Palace Hotel.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
Dinner and Sale

The Ladies of the Presbyterian
Church will hold their annual Christi
mas sale on Friday afternoon, Deem
Der 18th, commencing at ? o'clock in
the Toupin building, opposite the Gov
eminent Building Many articles both
useful and ornamental suitable for
every body is invited to come and in
spect them and buy if suited. In con-
n~ection with the sale d fine dinner will
pains will be spared to maintain the
reputation the ladies have had in that
line in the past. Dinner % cents
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The Kings Daughters

Last Christmas time this cirle sent
ity twenty-five boxes. In each were
-four, sugar, coffee, tea, rice, pepper
salt, lard, butter, soap, potatoes, corn,
tomatoes, salt, pork, beans, mush,
bread, baking powder, crackers, cake,
apples, nuts, candy, fruit and j%-llies.
Clothing vas sent in m This year
there are just as many needy families
to supply, and the cirle would like to
furnish these boxes with donations
from the public. We adopted this
plan last wear and the result was very
gratifying. We were enabled to send
out larger and better filled boxes than
at any previous time.
1t is not our intention to give any
sale or entertainment before the new
year. We have not very much money
on hand. and as there is a constant de-
mand for cur charity work, and much
wood to furnish during the winter, we
cannot deplete u treasury for this
purpose. Smuggling has been done re-
Gently for one most deserving family.
Shoes wood and groceries nave been
sent to several. From all ckArita bly,
inclined, we solicit through ne daily
press any donations Of groceries, cloth
ing, wood, delicacies or money. In
fact anything that will comfort or
bring happiness to our deserving poor.
An order On any business house for tea
cents worth or upwards OF anything
that might SO in these boxes, will be
received and distributed by our cirle.
Please leave donations with Miss
Humphreys at the Western Union
Telegraph Office, or with any member
Of the circle at any time up to noon
December 23rd.
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ALL SORTS.


Rev A. J. NlcNuI'rA returned li'n'
OAKLAND yesterday
w.
Watch this paper tomorrow for a big
handkerchief sale at ). b. Cohen's.
A rich ore discovery is reported in
the Peavine district north of Reno.
NoIl caps Il al V"e 1"Vo6' pi"'0' "'
tomorrow paper VIII lave Spec'~i
hahoAerclls SAFE
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last evening.
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a1+ios di.oIauo Z Walsh.
lamps-iust the thing Tor Nmas pres
ents-at FL !. WaIsh's.
The rate from arson TO ian Jose "'lo
returl. VIII DC o. w. Ms J. " u" 81.
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
Nevada Boy RecaPtured

Manila, Dec. 13.-Lieut. Col, Howse' 5
report shows definitely that General
limo is conveying American prisoners
north. Bruce, of the First Nevada
Cavalry, aud Edwards Of the York
town, were rescued near La Pase.
Howse is rapidly pursuing limo with
the Pennsylvania battery of the BIRD
infantry.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
Well Sung

At the production Of TriIby hy the
Shirley company Wednesday s.uJing
Lottie Meder of this city sag ben
Bolt.' The rendition was splen.. and
although considerable applause greeted
the singing behind the scenes it would
have been an ovation had it heen known
that Miss Medcr was the singer.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
Dancing Class

| will hold an adult dancing class at
Armory Hall every Saturday evening,
con meneing at 7:30 p. m. Social
dances will also be given commencing
at 9 o'clock sharp. Good music, new
dances and perfect order, and an en-
joyable evening is assured those who
attend. Admission so cents, ladies
free.
ERNEST HALL,
Master.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
A Few Days Only

Ladies who contemplate purchasing
at Eddys' factory had better
orders at once, as there are but
a few days left in which the orders can
be filled. Cigars are always a desire
able present and every gentleman will
a present Of Eddys' best.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15

The wedding of DR.. A. Huhaker and
Miss Edith Taylsr, both Of this city, was
s~eIernnized in Oakland, Cal, yestsrday
afternoon. The couple arg favorites in
this city and many friends Will extend
their warmest congratulations. After
spending a few days in WheatIand. the
home of DIR. iIufaker, the couple Will
journey to the East, where they Will
spend the winter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
A Good Cleanup

w. G Williams, the owner Of Cabin
No. ,, in O~Iinghouse canyon,
has just cleaned up ffty-one ounces Of
gold bullion from eleven and d half
tons of ore. The ore was worked by
Proctor & Allen il the canyon.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. f. w. Groves signature is
on each box.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
SODERBER
Attorney at Law

Office north Carson St, Carson, New
Irrigation and Mining Law S~pecialties
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
Married

In this city, December IS, 1899, by JUS
tice Stone, Frank A. Days and Miss Josie
Altamirano.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
Amateur Photographers

A new paper called Autotone Matt at j
NJ. Johnson's drug store.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15

INFORMATION WANTED-If Wilbur Ed
win White will write to 420 West Seventh
street. Los Angeles, Cal, he will receive
part of the estate.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15

The Thaxter Drug Store gives photo
pictures free to customers. See card
in window. Any customer buying
s. worth of goods during the mont h is
entitled to said offer.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15

For SALE OR RENT-Nicely furnished
house of five rooms with bath and barn.
Now occupied by F. ]. Steinmetz. In
Quire Of Mrs. Barnes.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-15
Meteorological Record

IVIStcCIOIOS1CdI NeOOIU
w.. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
Carson City, Nevada, Dec. IA, 1899.
Yesterdays observations at the local
Weather Bureau Office:
Maximum temperature--------45 degrees
inimum temperature --------l5 degrees
Mean temperature -------------20 degrees
Normal temperature-----------36 degrees
Amount of precipitatiOn-------.07 inches
Depthlof nov ll-------------- inches
FORECAST FOR TODAY.
Probably snOw-warmer
J. H. SMITH.
Observer.
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arc a very popular trimming; and similar orna-
mcntation. which is quite as effective, is made by
cutting out the dress material in Il conventional
design over talTcta silk which matches IL in color,
and finishing the edges with rows of satin cord
Of the same shade. This is very effective deco
ration for black gowns 1t sometimes covers
the entire jacket, and forms n deep band al the
hem Of the skirt pointing up in front or at either
side perhaps Of the same width all around.
For the palmer tailor gowns stitching is the special
feature Of decoration II is used as a finish for
the edges or applied to bands of silk cloth which
are arranged in various designs Narrow stitched
bands cnCircc the waist, forming deep belt Of a
cloth Jacket shown in the illustrations and bands
finish the edges Of the double cape effect
A model in the coat and skirt style Of gown is
carried out in violet cloth with sCallopcd APP
pIiluc OF violet, satin edged with silk cord Of the
same color Tho rcvers Of satin. embroidered
in soft tints and gold thread, have band Of
violet velvet around the edge \ dreSsy cloth
gown combined with velvet is in reseda green.
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Models of Stylish Garments
for Winter Wear.
NOVELTIES Of THE SEASON.
Jaunty Short Jackets, muc h
Trimmed, Also to Be Worn.

Evidences OF Coming Radical Changes In
the Fnshions-The Secret of Distinc-
ton in Dress PuzIllng This season--Gar-
nents to suit tho Figure-Half Long
Coats with the Approval of French
Women - All Outside Wraps Finished
with the High Standing Collar-Mater-
ials Used and New Ideas In Decoration.
, Dame Fashion ever true 10 the traditions OF her
which bid fair to supcrscde some Of our pet iancics
later on The secret OF distinction in dress Is
indeed a puzzle this season, when such extremes
as tho longest and tho shortest coats, the close
fitting and the plated skirts, meet in the
Of fashion At the same time there some
advantages in this situation. which are, 10 say
The least, comforting and useful since they do not
approval, II we cannot have the latest cut: while
for those who do not look well in style there is
one entirely different quite much worn
Ii is the immediate future which must be CON
sidered by those who cannot change their gar.
ments with every passing whim The very short
coat is rather sta pie article Of dress in a way as
II is always on the edge IL not in the midst Of
fashion, and Is always iaunty on n pretty figure
no matter how great the variety in outside gar
ments may be The revival Of the long coat is
unreasonable however, IL the manifestations
In sight furnish the key TO the dress problem for
here 1t is in it's most tempting guise The puz-
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is the trimming. Like the long coat II is shaped
in TO the figure little at the back with seam in
the middle and at each side, but the front
hangs quite loose; especially so in the long coats
which lap over well to one side and fasten with
two or three large buttons Another garment in
the three quarter length is the old time pale'ot
with sleeves cut in one and the back rounding
over the arm in a deep scallop
All the outside wraps, whether coat or cape
are finished with tho high standing collar far
ing away from the face and lined with white
satin and cream lace folds Of shirrings or white
chiffon or fur as you fancy. Elegant evening
wraps are made in the long coat style Of black
velvet and handsome black satin The latter is
embellished all over with applique designs Of
black lace and jet, or trimmed with deep Dor
der OF cream lace in heavy quality, all around
the feet Lace cuffs finish the sleeves and the
high collar and pointed yoke effect are also Of
lace. Long stole ends Of chiffon or lace with
a knot at the neck are becoming addition to this
garment as well as the cape. Round hoods ft-
ting the shoulders closely are another feature
Of the long garments and are sometimes covered
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In the sense that fur cdgings are attractive on
lace or as a cream lace bow IL pretty on a fancy
fur muh, Novelty il its chief recommendation
as il has a patChy appearance which d,raCtS
from, rather than adds TO- the elegance Of the lace"
The brown furs, seal sable and beaver, are most
employed for this purpose
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Hling question Of q fashionable winter garment
has resolved itself into the choice Of very short
coat, four inches at the most below the waist line,
with some sort Of scalloped finish, or long coat
or cape to the knee or longer coat which nearly
covers tho entire gown. The decision should be
governed chiefly by the style Of the figure and
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f1ounce, rounding at tho front The collar and
revers are covered with sable, and the novelty
in trimming is the silk cord matching the cloth
in color, arranged from the shoulders like deep
fringe and finished with a knot and frinEcd ends,
Among the more dressy garments Is a brown
velvet cape, with six sable skins around the shout
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military touch on our gowns and separate
1t is brought out very prettily by using a band
Of red velvet around the collar band and trim
ming il with rows of narrow gold braid put on
in tiny coils or straight lines. The collar may
he all OF rod II the color 81 the bodice wit ad
nit Of it. This is illustrated very nicely a
waist OF white taiIcta where the collar is Of red
satin covered with an open. small wheel pattern
Of cream lace worked with gold thread
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inside with a net work OF black chenille, with
chenille fringe for the finish, Perfection in cut
and finish is the chief element Of success in these
long COATS, and they arc made by the firstclas
taors as well as by the dTr5Smakcrs
Among the models illustrated there Is long
coat of black cloth pipod on all the edges with
white satin. Three scant circular frS form
the flare at the bottom, and the bow at the neck
is of white sill, dotted with black chenille A
coat Of gray cloth lined with satin has sable
collar and cuffs and more elegant still is gray
green cloth with yoke ard sleeves Of tucked green
velvet the whole deliberately trimmed with brown
fox Brown in pretty dark golden shade, seems
10 be favortc color for drcssy wraps, and here
is brown silk coat with the hood like cape around
the shoulders, covered with network OF black
chenille Chenille fringe finishes the edges.
and the liuing is Of the new flame colored satin.
A long black velvet coat with chinchilla collar
is the most elegant Of all
One Of The three quarter coats shown is in tan
cloth with saTquo bHc.i merging into shaped
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E'RILLS OF FASHION.

Flannel shirt waists have filled up the spaces
once occupied by the cotton waists in 40 effectual
manner that the others are scarcely missed
They ore pre,,er. too, than ever before as the
flannel waist Is very fine and soft, and comes in
beautiful colorings II is plain, and striped with
hairlncs Of white spotted with white or plated
in all colors Of the rainbow. The line stripes
dots and plain fannels are dantiest, especially in
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the light tints-cream and plain blue. for cx-
ample, with white silk polka dots There is some
variety i'll the style Of making them too. which is
a recommendation. One style has no yoke either
back or front, narrow pais at the belt giving the
desired funcss. The front laps over on the left
side with a shaped band forming inverted seal
lops for a finish This is of the same cream white
flannel which with rows of white silk stitching
and q narrow cuff Of stitched flannel falls over the
hand. Another style has yoke back and front.
embroidered in silk polka dots or bow knots.
licmstiChcd taiTcta stocks with a short bow and
ends, such tiny ends falling nearly 10 The waist
with bow At the bust, are very pretty with the
flannel waists But there is no limit to the variety
in neckwear, So it is simply matter Of taste
Cream lace stocks quite much worn
with the flannel if of dainty color, as with the
silk waists, and If you like linen collar
there ties Of striped ribbon four or
five inches wide. with Enoitcd fringe on the ends
Washable shirt waists in cotton corduroy and
heavy linen duck are part Of the winter outfit in
this d partment, and are very popular with some
women.
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and dressy cloth suits as well Some OF the coats
end at the waist line with narrow shaped belt
pped narrowly with silk in light color bands
OF cloth edged with the piping trim the skirt,
Applications OF velvet, sill, and cloth in pretty
contrasting coors, matching the gown, and
combined with silk cord, braid and embroidery