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The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Don't forget that the Epworth
League meets every Sunday evening at
4 O'Clock at the Methodist Church.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

ID. F. Peck, marshal salary Feb. 8 90 90
ID w GilmOur, SAL Oct. to Jan. /, '99 is %
f l. Galbreth. Iamplighter Feb. $50. 10 90
V NJ Purdy & Son. coal oil 10 10
Fl g Morris hauling . 10 %
B Kerlin marshal Feb. - 10 90
N Fousse sundries " 0 45
G NJ Franklin, telegrams. ........... 50
A Baldwin & rs 40
Reg claim 3S1-Jas Beard -. - 10 90
- 303-S b Kennedy. . 2 90
" 334-N Feusse .. 10 90
3S2-N Fousse . 80
= Mcguire & Schneider. So
$3.50. 81
We have examined and approved the
following claims, to-wit:
w ID Bell. health officer, two years
10 April " IL ~
W I'll Fisher to April '99. 99............ IL 90
Respectfully submitted.
V. M. Purdy,
C. r. Egelly.
Finance Committee.
A petition was presented and read
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Hon. J. E. Ransdell returned on
Sunday morning last, after visiting
Boston, Philadelphia and New York.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The Street and Bridge committee
continue to do some much needed
work on the roads leading to the land
ing.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The parish is iu good fix financially.
considering the number of disastrous
years that we have had to contend
with.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The Knights of Pythias had three
candidates 10 initiate on Tuesday
night. Two in the first degree aud one
in the second degree.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The many friends OF Mr.. Royal
Powell are glad TO see him out again
after right bard tussel with the
grippe.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The stock of Hanan shoes has been
reduced in price at Ilil's, and now is
the time TO secure well made aud
stylish shoe al cost.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Captain V. Nj. Purdy is erecting a
large warehouse on the river bank :,
uear the old site where his warehouse
used to stand.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Geo. Ashbridge has a contract with
a large majority of the hens TO furnish
him in eggs. Call on Asbbridge for
this kiud of fruit.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
ROUTINE BUSINESS ~ THE HOT ~
MAKING PROGRESS WITH THE SUNNI
CIVIL. BILL-A MEDAL FoH
NEW YORKER.

WASHINGTON Feb H-About one hundred mem
hers were in their places when the House me' 10
dev Speaker Reed present ana calen IN"
House to order.
A bill was passed awarding life-savine mohal
70 Michael r Barry Of New York city. for several
heroic rescues between 1SN and 1887. Barry maue
throe rescues through the ice AT imminent peru or
his NE.
Al o'clock the House went into Committee of
the whole and resumed the consideration oi inc
Sundry .Cvil Appropriation bill
Mr. wheeler Dem Ky) in the course OF some
remarks IN opposition 10 expansion ser'eu ho"'e
that he proposed 10 vote against the '2oo"0" ap-
preparation 10 be paid to Spain
Mr.. Bailey Dem. Tcx) reminded Mr.. Wheeler
that the President and Senate consn'uteu '"e
treaty-making power and the House must acqulesce
I'm their action
Mr. Lewis Dem. Wash) recalled the fact that
Spain agreed to pay England 100000 after the
Philippines had been taken by the English IN l''-
But Spain had never paid. and Lord Naltham
had denounced her course IN the Commons Spain
was the only country the globe which had re-
pudlated her treaty ohliea lions -. -.
Mr.. McRae Dem. ArkD gave houce us ust ne
would offer an amendment TO the appropriation OF
zoo 0a0 900 declaring il to be the policy OF the PoN-
eminent not to annex the Philippines
Mr. COrliss tRcD.. Mch.D offered as an hmeIlu-
ment his bill for the construction OF q PacInc
cable by tho Government point OF order was
raised against II. Mr.. Coriss called attention 10
ton with Hawaii and the Philippines. ana 10 me
Presidents special message the other day urging
Immediate legislation for this purpose. The amehd-
ment ruled out .., A..
Mr. Hull who gave notice that he would call IL up
At the earliest opportunity
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
COTRT NAY Re DELAYED.
THE SNOW MAY PREVENT TIE INQUIRY INTO
GENERAL MT.Es's CHARGES FROM Re
GINNING on TIME.

Washington. Feb 1.-THE weather indications leh
70 the prediction at the War Depar uent to-day
that the court ~ inquiry 10 investigate Heher"'
NNes's charges as 70 tho character Of the Army
meat would not assemble on time. General Wade
Is on his way here from St Paul and is believed 70
he somewhere between Chicago and the Atlantic
coast. Colonel Gillespie and Recorder Davis are IN
town. General George ". Davis Is In Atlanta. and
the Adiutant- General received a dispatch from him
to-day saying ne stor1nbound, but would pro-
ceed as soon possible.
The court will havs its quarters In the Lemon
Building Whether sessions will he open or secret
is for the court TO determine, but the usual course
for a court of inquiry which corresponds 10 A
grand Jury. is to work In secret session.
General Miles and Secretary Alger. both Of whom
particularly interested IN the proceedings OF tho
court are now stormhound in New-York. and it Is
hardly probable that the court would proceed to
work with these two officials out OF the city. ON
cial opinion in the Department agrees in the pre-
dction that Il will take the court long time 20
complete its work.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
sv,cr.v.s CEssroN NOT ASKED FOR.

SKAGTAY'S CESSION MOI ANNF1V T0''
Chicago Feb. l4-John Charlton one of the
Canadian members Of the Joint High Commission
who spoke before the Marquette Gun Iasl n'sn"
stated in an interview that the Canadian Conmis-
e,onors had not made the reported demand for the
cession Of Skaguay in determining the Alaskan
boundary line.
That is merely newspaper sur1nise. ne SAID
and without any foundation. The Canadian COM
missioners have not made demand for the ceSsloh
of Skaguay We hope TO have the boundary ques-
tion settlad satisfactorily but in what way am
no, ~ liberty to state ] wish | were able TO give
some Of the interesting material which we nave.
nut the Commission has made Il a point 10 reserve
ali the details of its conferences until some definite
result shall have been reached.
Mr. Charlton will return to-day 10 Washington
where he left the Commission Friday.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
ATTEMPTED FRATRTCIDE CHARGED.

TWO MEN SAY THEY WERE BRIBED TO DELIVER
Iniontown Penn. Feb l4.-Carl Norcross, we'll
known young man Of this place. is In jail on
charge OF endeavorng to procure the murder OF his
little brother Allen. ten years old few hours
after his arrest Norcross swallowed poison. and
little hope Of his recovery is entertained Nor
cross and his brother inherited fortune Of $25."n,
and large part Of the formers share. 1t is said
has been dissipated. The arrest was made upon
terraan who alleged that they were hired by Nor
cross to give poisoned candy 70 the boy; The men
package 10 the lad
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
NEW ExTRADrr1oY TREATY WITH MEXICO

Washington, Feb 1.-THE Department Of State
has received a report from Ambassador Clayton
that the governments OF the United States and
Mexico have Just agreed the terms Of a new
extradition treaty to replace that which apsed
about fortnight ago. Fugitives from Justice In
either country will bo disappointed IN not securing
the asylum they had expected for the treaty vii!
be retroactive 10 cover crimes committed
since the expiration Of the former treaty.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
cUaJIPOT N INDIAN TERRITORY

Muscogee Ind. T.. Feb IA courier arrived here
from Morse. in the western part Of the Creek Ma
ton bringing news that smallpox is raging In
that section and that not less than thrity-hve per-
SONS had died Of IL in the last few weeks. The vic
Tins were negroes and Indians. All OF Western
Oklahoma has Quarantined against the infected dis
trict and the Muscogee Board Of Health and city
Council will take steps tonight 10 establish quar-
antine In this section.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
WAR on PRIVATE LETTER-BOAES.
THE POSTMASTER OF PHILADELPHIA w1THHoLps
TIE NAIL OF TWO SUCH EsTABLIsIMENTs.


TIE MAIL. OF TWO SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS.
Washington. Feb H-POstmaster Hicks OF
PHILADELPHIA has submitted to Assistant Postmas-
;er-General Heath report OIL the ieet CRUSADE
against private letter box Offices which ne was
authorized 10 make Mr. Hicks had Lists made Of
the names of the propr1etors Of all private letter
boxes and as far possible The names or all
persons having mail addressed TO such establish
menrs Two such. located at Nos "a and IL North
Thirteenth-si. In the heart Of the city, were
selected as tests. and all mail addressed 10 them
save for the proprietor Of each Is withheld. The
addresses were advised that they could Obtain
then, on Identification Few responded.
About hundred and seventy-hve pieces OF
mail matter addressed 10 one hundred individuals.
nave accumulated. The carriers report that owing
10 tie publicity given tie mail for an suGh places
In Philadelphia has largely diminished The post
master incoses several letters as evidence OF the
immoral and fraudulent uses 10 which these oo1es
are nut and has been instructed. as he Suggesten,
TO hold the accumulated mail sufhclent time ana
then forward 10 the dea1-letter office here for
examination
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
no C4NTEEN FOR THE JACKIES.
SECRETARY LONG HAS FoRPIDnFN SALE OF
LIQUORS AROARD SNIP.

SECRETARY LONG HAS FORBIDDEN SALE or
LIQUORS ABOARD SHIP.
Washington. Feb. 1.-the canteen aboard ship IL
q thing Of the past II has not had strong hold in
the service Of late the only vessels in the Navy
permitting the sale Of even beer aboard being the
New-York and the Indiana. Even on these the sell
ing of beer has heen prohibited IN the following
order. dated February but just published:
After mature deliberaton the Department has
decided that 1t Is for the best interest Of the SER
vice that the sale issue enlisted men OF malt
or other alcoholic liquors on board ships of the
Navy within the limits of naval stations oe
prohibited
Therefore after the receipt Of this order com
rnandng officers and commandants are forbidden 70
allow any malt or other alcoholic liquor to he sold
10 or issued 10 enlisted men. either on board snip
or within the limits Of navy yards. naval STATIONS
or marine barracks. except In the medical depart
JOHN ID. ION'r secretary.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
RISE OF FIFTY-FTTE POINTS.

RrMARKAB1B ADVANCE IN BELL TELEPHONE
STOCK.
Boston. Feb IA sensational jump Of hfty-hve
ro,nts In Bell Telephone stock to record OF
$3.50 a share made that item the feature OF the Bos-
ton stock market tns morning This sharp ad-
vance coming on the heels OF the three days holi-
dev was largely the result of the scarcity Of the
stock coupled with a big demand. prompted by vari-
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15

R1-MoRs or AN END OF CONFERENCES DENIED
40 AGREEMENT ON SOME QUESTIONS
Washington. Feb H-The JONI h'en n,
,o bal5 a session to-day and adjourned until to-
morrow , -.
rumor prevailed IN Congressional circles tnat
the NEGOTIATIONS were practically at an ehn anu
would fail but this denied by Senators falr-
hanks and Faulkner. It was learned however
that there are questions upon "hi'h no aK'eei"'m'
can now he reached. and the impression prevahs
,ha. the commissioners found themselves unable to
coo . way ont Of the differences presented al the
session to-day. although IT was determined to make
further efforts
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
RECORDED MORTGAGES

corbett Jessie T to Elizabeth Erbe 40 III West .,
lla'h-st year. ..-........... "
schreiner George Joseph jr and Jonn, 70 ooio,
mon Rothfeld 7th-avs. corner l4Vh-st "A
r....................... 80. :,
Robert Sophie and Albert A. 70 Mutual Ldie IN
surance Company Avenue A. corner lo'h- ~
rErh rohn IT. and Chares Glen to Edward Op-
nonbein1er and Edward and Henry Hirsh. llfn.
s. extends from 1th 10 st Nlch'laS aN'S' 4,
Tchel Edward 70 Louis Josephthal. No o'' .,
cherry ST. lnstalrnents ....... -
Coleman Nargaret 4 to the Washington Life In
surauce Company. ~ Nichoa s-aVe. " = -.
n e ~ l4ist ST. also s. Nicholas ave :. "f.t
= ~ l41si 81. dema nd :. -
Varr.rshlar Joseph. and David 'lQpNnn" "lnlel ~
oscar Rosenberg a9d 81. ss 200 ~ ot 'en'ra' or
Park West "
~, los Iorn n ir 10 Payson Merrill 1870 at - ,
300 2, o II Amsterdam ave. YEAR -. .''....
Same 10 John 90 Barr. 1890 81. =. 100 ~ oi .,
Amsterdan-ave | year......-.. ~
SINE 10 Pavson Merrill l63d-st. e. 10 n OF a.
Amsterdam-ave. months. ,o. ."
Same Anna Rogers lt5d-st' = -" ~ ~ G
Nme'erd. NJ ave. p nonta .'.-. . -...
rgorskv Abraham j. 10 sy icy Smith Henry ,s
a. . corner Rutgers ~. 3 years -
Tho T'rsul.ne Convent 10 the Mutual Lre IN
surance 'ompany. i37th-st. .. loo'o ~ o' -
Alexander year-....... -. 80. ~
Harris Fanny and Herman 10 Mutual bte IN
surance Company. No 44S Amsternan- AVE- %
prevfus Iuiius ~ Joseph l. Buttenwisser. nos .,
2IG and 3ls East l4h 81 demand .... .......,. 'o
ravvn pertrem 10 city Real Estate Company. -
Coiumhue ave corner Slth-st . years. o 90,
Same 10 Jarnes Fig ct al same property. year lZo
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
THE PRESIDENT GOING TO BOSTON.
HE LEAVES WASHINGTON THIS EVENING TO AT|
TEND THE BANQUET OF THE HOME
MARKET CLUB.

Washineton. Fep H-Nothing OF importance was
deyeloped al to-day's Cabinet meeting. IL was
stated al the White House that the storm probably
would not Interfere with the Presidents trip TO
Roston where he viii he the guest OF the Home
Market club Al rs banquet next Thursday evening
The President and party will leave here to-mor-
rou. evening II the trains are running. Secretary
Caoo u.ho is i'm Chicago has been requested 10y the
president 10 meet the party In Boston without nrst
coming TO Washington, AZ originally PHhheu'
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
THE REBEI.s HAVE LOST eREYrowN.

Washington. Feb. l4.-Sehor Correa. the Nica-
rsguan Charge dAfaires here. has been advised
that owing 10 counter-re revolution started In the
town Grevtown has again come into the pos
session of the Government OF Nicaragua. and the
mort is now safe for the entry Of foreign merchant
shipping This leaves Bluehelds the only seaport
on he ca sst coast in the hands OF the rebels
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
Goparinership Aollees.
Gelp tjanteo- nlalss.

WANTEO.-A man thoroughly ac-
uuainted with the Railway Bond market;
one competent to take charge OF the
statistical department Of bond house
handling investment bonds. Address X,
P. O. Box 822, giving experience and
salary.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
Real Getate.
CYRUS FIELD JUDSON,
REAL ESTATE,
81 Nassau ST. and SOB SHAVE.
wEsTCHEsTER CO. PROPERTY HANDLED.
Auttion Gales Real gstatf.


,oo~crr-O,rOOoOoO~oo.~~~> ~~~>0-~>~~~>"">N'>'O>"'>~
DETER F MEYER, AaGii4nseT ,.tY
Under the direction Of HAMILTON oDEL1- ESQ,
Referee appoIn'c.ti by ,l t6' supren. I,Jr Court
Will sell at auction on TUESDAY February a. 1899 at
the YORK Real Estate Saesroom' No III Broadway.
at Y O'Clock noon.
The E..sutors o' Amos Emo ;3o,.l,S dsSea,Sd IS
Pnroisb Of Manhattan as follows:
Nos 10 III III. Iie Washington street.
Nos. l12 Ia and l76 Pearl Street
Nos ~. 33 and % Mercer street
No 95 Grand street
Mo- ~ ana 90 1o2 and io4 PA ana 2lS Thompson
so ,s 81 ' .ss 9a "a 90 81 e. AZ sas s .a; g. 81 20
Nos. ?ll and 2ls Wooster street
Nos aS % s9i and iol West Third street
Nos. 1865 and 1910 Broadway. and No 7ss seventh Ave
Nos 2o 9oe 52d street Newport Apartment House,
West side % Broadway and north side - West 5ath
West side OF Grand Circle. West ssth Street
Eorth Eorth sisc 80, Il West %e,. Sis s5s street street ots
SSnrR North .ias .ds 81 of Vest S4h Sii stree,
We.t SIDE Of Boulevard sou,9 q 75.h street. iot.
Northeast corner n Boulevard and West 77ih Street
North side of West 18th street Of Amsterdam Ave.
No ~ Columbus Avenue
40. i2s columbus Avenue
Norfh side of w-si e7h Street Of Central Park
Amsterdam Avenue and West io7,h Street
Wet side ~ Boulevard from West 18TH and 18th
s' OF sfR F IFsS and e. a! as
"a Per cent n the purchase money remain on hond
three wears a. the option q the purchaser INV '"o
For hook maps terms ~ sale etc apply to the Auc-
AMOS F. EMO.
WILLIAM p. Emo rx..,,
ANToINETTE f. WOOD h'e'utora
IAMES AE W, - ArlHCH9r,
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
uOVEvENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS.

Washington. Feb lathe Essex has sailed from
ST. Vincent for St. Kits. The Texas has arrived at
galveston and the Nashville a Mobile.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
Ex.cOyGRESSMAN GORED By 4 BULL

Topeka Kan, Feb H-John G. Otis. former Con-
gressman has been gored by bull his farm
near Topeka. He is suffering from dozen wounds
and his condition 10 serious
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
THE MARIETTA NEARING BLUEFIELDs

INTERESTS DURING THE NICARAGUA
REVOLUTION.
Washington. Feb 14-The Marietta reported 70
the Navy Department yesterday from San Juan del
Norte on her way Bluehelds. Nicaragua where
she Will he in position to look after American IN
terests during the revolutionary troubles on the
east coast OF Nicaragua.
The Nachias is higher up the coast, at Puerto
Cortez investigating the circumstances connected
With the murder Of Pearse the American agent Of
the Honduras Lumber Company. in that vicinity.
so that she is in a position 10 reinforce the Mari
eta in case Of need
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
NO VOTE FOR F1LIPlNOS
THE SENATE SAYS CITIZENSHIP Is MOI
INTENDED.
M.rNrRy RESOLUTION PASSED AFTER THE
BACON AMENDMENT WAS DEFEATED
- r,,r x,rcrpRESIDFNTS VOTE.


Washington Feb. 14.-The Senate carr'eu ou'
+h,s afternoon the agreement made week az
~, tho ,ssders OF the izht for the ratification Oh
,hs Paris Treaty and passed by narro" 'o'e
>, oe % % the so-caled McEnery resolution ue-
enins IN a general way the future purposes VI
,h,s covsrnmen, in dealing with the Philippines
The resolution recites: ~
,rha, bv the ratification Of the treaty Oh "a, "a :
,,,,n SDain n is not intended 10 incorporate thV
,nha Infants Of Ihe Philippine lsIahos my ~, -
zonehin of the United States. nor ie IL lh'eiuou
IN nermanently annex said islands AS "i' @
srai mar, Of the territory of the United S'a'cS'
Hu, !, is the intention OF the tnlleo Sta,eS
estahlish on said islands a government sui'oo suii,
- ,be wants and conditions of the inhaoitahts
of said islands. TO prepare them TOT 80 80, Sie
government and In due time 10 MAKE SUI" -
nostion Of said islands as will best proho'e 'I q
interests Of the citizens OF the Onlted o'a'es 'H
the inha btants OF said islands
The resolution is Joint IN form and to become
effective In any sense requires the approval
both Of the House Of Representatives ana oI
Tho President The vote in its favor to-day
came from Senators friendly to the ratihcauoh
of the treaty who no posslpie haiih al
nuttine on the Senate records an expression "l
opinion which will bind only the individuals
,vbo inter II and even leave them free hereafter
% cbance their minds. II opposed chlely
nv me enemies Of the Paris agreement ana ny
q few ~ its supporters who deem II lnaoNlsdoie
"a make any declaration Of pohcy, hoWeNtI
academic at the present time Inc hdVun
amendment promising independence 10 some
cor, - native government. was also acted on
80 taund nv the casting vote Of the NiCe-Presi-
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
AYES-26
TIE JOINT HIGH COMMISSION.

The Senate then At Sos. went into executive ses
sion At $40 ?. m the Senate adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
PHILIP, Etc.

VOLUME XII OF THE BIOGRAPHICAL
EDITION OF W. NJ THACKERAY'S COM
PLETE WORKS This new and revised edition
comprises additional material and hitherto un-
pubshed' letters. sketches. and drawings de-
rived from the authors original manuscripts
and note books Edited by Mrs ANNE
THACKERAY RTTCHIE.
Illustrated. Croqvn 600, Cloth, 81 Is
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
NOES-99.

The ViceIPresident voted in the negative
The vote was then taken on the McEnerSo 80,
luton which adopted ayes n. noes =, se !,
eral Democrats who present and NOT paireu
withholding their The detailed vote foUo"s'
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
Gonnirp properip 60 Get.

VuHHtG pfopfrIn 20 Let.
-~'~~~~~
STAMFORD, DEL. CO., NEW YORK.
1ne Chateau de Navarro beautifully furnahad four
teen-room bedroorns biliA room arg.
pazzas. electric lights throughout stable with use 81
oirrlager large grounds with fountain also choic. OF
three cottages oppo lite eight rooms fully furnished ei.c-
tro light, large pazzas For full particular.
address DR.. BRISTOL No go Madison Ave. n r city
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
NEW BUILDINGS.

Pouleverd y g 2siO q ~ l07th 81. for
seven -q,orv brick hlthouse. with store. onT
s'4 y anG l,,., - ''''sr'' ......... $4,000
f3oh a. v corner 5th-avc. for eight four ana
ave stor, and basement brick dwelling houses.
167x54 and 1Sx66.s. John J Astor, of No -
& Wsst 5,, S.n =. '' o"tec, - 1900
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
0rnchers.

~%~~>N~~~~~-~~~>7->0~>
nR ". @. NOVEL; private tutor pupils homes n
- NJ III F. s2d 50. Two pupils received In family
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15

f"T TN0 TT M" ;
Ii'icc. No l.2t2 Broadway.
o'clock p. M advertise
branch Offices AZ regular
D.. VIZ. 25i Sth ave. :. ..
18th - Macys 9Th ave.
. near West @iih 81. lo6
East iAth -
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15

For Both Sexes-City.
I,RENCH SPANISH. GERMAN, ITALIAN. ETC
In classes or privately. Day or evening.
THE RERI,ITZ SCHOOL OF LANGt AGES.
Broadway ". 18th St. y Y. & rs Court St, Bkyn
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15

~N|NN~ NNNNNNNN0DNNNNNN>N -. cave ard
AZ INVALID may obtain board. with ever, eve ,shurbs c'
~ comfort. In a phys.cian's famlts W wv
New London conn Address Box 2os
New-York tribune., 1899-02-15
1nstrnrtlor

Young Lades-City.
FTRFPROOF SCHOOL BUILDING.
A THE VEITIN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
leo AND l62 WEST 7fTH STREET.
COLLEGE PREPARATION.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-11
CONCERNIWS WSMEN.

The two banks of Burlington. Wis.
are managed by women.
Mrs. Julia Ward Eowe's reminis-
"ences, to be published socn. will be
accompanied by volume Of her
poems, partly selections frc.,: inner
collections and partly VERSES az be-
FORE published. 1t is entitled from
sunset Ridge: Poems Cd aiG New"
Mrs. Martha McCuliaGh Williams,
New York, won the first prize az $500
in short-stGry contest recently
closed hy the S. S. Mcclure syndicate.
There were over 1000 competitors,
representing every state i'll the union.
The third prize~-$lCO, also went to a
woman..a Miss Hit. of Nebraska.
Mrs. o. II. p. Belmont is said to be
we'll ver":d III architecture and house
hold decGra ton. Some of this knowl-
edge Mrs. Belmont has applied 10 the
building Of her new home ut Hemp
stead. Long Island. The only part of
the house which, by authority in land
scape-gardrning, is pronounced not
entirely satisfactory is that which she
left to an artist. ..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-11
THE JEWELERS. FANc1Es.

A very pretty watch for lady has.
miniature on the back. The center IS
set with pearls. ..'.... ,r.r..... .F.
A very pretty cluster ring of a pc
culiar design is set with turquois, sur
rounded by diamonds and emeralds.
The latest design in smelling bottles
has body of agate and top of silver
or gilt, with gems to match.
patriotic match stand consists of
three rifles set in the form of u tripod
with cup OH the top. The initials
". S." are engraved on the cup.
Various patriotic novelties in silver
now are shown. A cigar bowl for The
smoking set is in the shape of a can
non, with crossed Cuban and American
flags in enamel.
The latest novelty in gentlemen's
rings is thick gold. band studded all
around with diamonds, rubies, en-
eralds and sapphires. The gems are
large. and each turn Of the ring shows
different stone.
\ checkerboard in the shape of sill
vcr box is a novelty. The fields are
cEameled and the checkers are of red
and white ivory. A small drawer in the
box is used as a receptacle for the
Observation-Disclosures Weekly.