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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-04
THE LEGISLATURE.

AAoideeby introduced q
bill regulating the responsibility of insur-
ance companies.
In the Assembly Patterson's bill re-
garding the establishment of County
High Schools, their construction and
maintenance, was read.
MCGOWAN introduced a bill autboriz-
ing the appointment of Fish Commits
sioner and defining his duties.
Paul introduced one establishing a
judicial district in White Pine and Lin
coin and it was referred to the deleea-
tions OF those two counties.
McGowan introduced a bill regarding
the propagation of quail.
Van Etten's bill providing that NUM-
cipal and county officers may serve
without bonds, was tabled.
McGowan's bill providing for an alias
summons was passed in the Assembly
by a unanimous vote.
Kirrlan's fixing the salary of the
Justice OF the Peace of Carson township
at 5000 per aDnum passed the Assembly
by a unanimous vote.
Pitts bill restricting the shipment of
game from Nevada passed the Assembly
by a vote of % to s.
In the Assembly Bradshaw introduced
a bill to pay the expenses incurred by
the Governor in aiding the United States
to raise the Volunteer Army in the late
war with Spain and providing for the
appointment of an agent by the Govern
or and appropriating money to pay same
and the expenses of said agent.
MISUNDERSTANDING of an act to
secure liens to mechanics and others.
Patterson-Amendatory Of an act to
provide for the destruction of wild ami
mails.
McGowan-An act to regulate the
practice OF medicine and surgery in the
State of Nevada.
McGowan-An act to repeal the act to
o,o,,;lo e., 4ba ;sa,oooo ~ kocda by
Ormsby county and to provide for the
payment OF the same in order to provide
for the payment of ten thousand dollars
of the bonds of said county heretofore is
sued and now outstanding, which were
issued in pursuance and by virtue of an
act OF the legislature to authorize the
issuance of bonds by Ormsby county and
TO provide for the payment of the same.
In the Senate the morning session was
occupied with the discussion of Senate
Bill No. 2. by Lord, relative to the New
ada National Guard and its status in
times of peace. 1t is consist Of one batal-
lion of five companies of infantry, not
less than forty nor more than eighty
privates each, with requisite officers.
Passed unanimously.
In the afternoon the bill introduced
by Senator Commins to provide for the
copying of the journal of the 10th SEES
sion was amended to be done by Miss
Maude Miller instead of w. G. Lamb
and ordered %engrossed.
Senator Flanagan introduced a reso-
luton that the members of the Senate
ioin with the members of the Assembly
in a visit to the State institutions at
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-04

Genesy & Savage carry a complete line
OF stoves. Their air tight stoves are
model of economy.
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been remarkably high The manuscript Of The
Battle OF Life" in the authors hand. with
characteristic alterations and interlineations
was sold yesterday for $1,000 and other exam
pies OF his writing were competed for with great
energy. An extensively illustrated Life" OF
Dickens. by John Forster. In twelve folio vol
umes. with hundreds OF letters, drawings and
playbills eagerly contested. and finally
yielded $500 Presentation copies Of the
earliest editions OF the novelist's works brought
high prices. f105 being paid for "Pickwick" in
original parts. and fS4 for Strange Gentleman"
in the first edition Of 1887. The relics also
found good market. One enthusiast bought
for S475 the petty cash book which Dickens
kept when he was clerk in law office In
Iincoln's Inn Fields. Another reic-hunter paid
$50 for a pincushion. and another $50 for a
paper weight, both objects having been on his
writing table at Gads Hill.
At Christies prices have been running very
high this season for both pictures and furniture
The Sykes collection of Empire and other fur
niture and bric-A-brac has yielded handsome
returns and yesterday some astonishing prices
were paid for engravings in the Thomas Will
kinson sale. complete set OF The Cries OF
London after F. Wheatley sold for 81 30
and first impression of Mrs. Michael Angelo
Taylor as Miranda" by W. Ward after J. Hopp-
ner. found a purchaser at S2.3G0 London is
the happy hunting ground Of collectors. Every
thing comes into market sooner or later. and
hobby riders with luxurious tastes are indif-
ferent to cost so long as they can get what no.
body else has. The dealers, moreover, are de-
veloping speculative tendencies. and are con-
stantly running up prices and stocking up on
their own account with the certainty that they
can find purchasers in the course Of the season.
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fore are beyond the age when the hot blood OF
youth leads them into folly and there Is little need
OF correction Now and then. however. the ola
campaigner's love OF "the little brown Jug VIII
get the better OF him and ne will be allotted 70 80
many DAYS on the road In repairing and keeping IL
clean-whoesome discipline. although some OF the
hard drinkers land among many there must De
few OF these have been heard TO say that While
the punishment fits the crime they would be willing
70 do time" again II they could enjoy another lark
In such a community. made up OF old men with
ha bits contracted from long service in the Army,
who have nothing especial to occupy them. and
with money in their pockets-for they are al
lowed their Observation-Disclosures must be prompt
" and severely dealt with OF II would grow be-
yond control In this regard the authorities have
adopted strict measures and when the character
OF the inmates of the home Is taken into consdera-
ton they have less trouble than might be sup
posed.
II was 10 govern this evil that the home formerly
appropriated the pensions Of the invalids. but its
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25

power TO do this was contested In the courts ana
finally appealed 10 the Supreme Court. which held
4, vful that the soldiers OF the home should be
assessed 1871 cents a month FOR the maintenance OF
the home as every soldier in the Regular Army Is
osssssed and then be compelled TO pay board. The
old soldiers have In consequence Of this decision.
sufficient money for little luxuries. and. II one
may Judge from their contented appearance as
they lounge under the trees. none OF their wants
are unsstisfed.
VETERANS WELL LOOKED AFTER.
In the home the veterans are well looked after
Their beds are comfortable. the dormitories are
kent in an absolute state OF cleanliness, and their
fare is wholesome and abundant. the following
bill OF fare for day. chosen az random from
weeks menu. will show: Breakfast-Corned beef
hash. bread butter and coffee. Dinner-Soup. boiled
beef potatoes. turnips. pickles, bread. milk and
coffee. supper-Plum preserves. bread. butter and
tea The food Is excellent in quality. and u served
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25

receive the Alndest attention, and FOR few hours
each day are read to by some one especially en-
pOyed for the purpose. -,
Both Protestant and Catholic services are held In
the pretty stone chapel, and the men, as rule,
attend although attendance Is not compulsory
Billiard tables bowling alleys, shuitieboards and
library numbering nearly seven thousand volumes.
the daily papers and current magazines help make
the lives OF the veterans pleasant. and some three
years ago a handsome theatre was erected. Win
scenery and equipment. where plays are frequently
given for their entertainment. Altogether, II Is a
pescefui pleasant life the old soldiers at the home
lead but now and then those who have been mar
red and have had families SIGH for their own hre-
sides.
I'm happy enough here" said an old fellow VINO
had buried both wife aud children. nut I've
enough the other side TO make me careless as 10
when go 49,,
Are YOU dscontented them ne was asked
NO no." ne responded promptly. but there
amt no man that's had "A roof OF his own, wile
and little ones. that takes kindly TO THIS sort OF
hotel life but rs far the best place for old fellows
like myself. who haven't any one 10 take care OF
them - -..or-
There IS a cottage near the main building known
Ms the Presidents house which was formerly occu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
BOUGHT BY A SHOOTING CLUB.

SPRING ISLAND. A wELl-srocKED GAME PRE-
SERVE. TO BE OWNED BY sPoRTsMEN
Neeotiau lions have been closed by W. Hampton
he Fontaine for the purchase OF a six-thoussnd-
acre game preserve. known as Spring Island op-
nosite Port Royal 5. 9. Mr.. De Fontaine repre-
sents a number Of sportsmen. and the intention Is
20 form a shooting club. which is 10 have home
on the island 1t is thought that the club will take
possession in December. . 49,, 1890.
Among those who nave been active In the matter
re Louis T Duryea George b. Hayes. OF Buffalo:
senator John q. Evans. OF South Carolina. and
William a. Barber . 49,, -, ~, -
sDring Island lies at the junction OF Broad ana
Co1eton rivers. Beaufort County, 8 6, and Is said
n be- the finest hunting and fishing preserve OF the
islands of the Carolina coast colonel Thomas
fsiand TO the shooting club spent years in stock
10 n and in making all the conditions most IA
,ta1a HE FOR the propagation Of game.
nre thousand acres in yellow pine, hickory,
oak rnaple and walnut. where the deer run Then
,bara arc duck marshes. where, from December 10
Warcb there is abundant shooting squirrels, RAD
Its and bay birds are found in plenty
Tbe ISLAND is six miles long. by from one TO two
rouas wide It's scenery is beautiful II lies high
ahnya and exactly In :he head OF Port Royal Har-
Sor The only inhabitants Of the Island now are
negro employees OF Colonel Martin who cultivate
the fields for the quail and protect the other game
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25

pied for a part OF the summer. at least. by the
Executive. President Lincoln lived there, and his
children who had the freedom OF the place and
were allowed all sorts OF privileges. were petted
by the soldiers to their hearts content President
Arthur too was wont 10 spend week and
,ben as the guest Of the home Since his time
however the Presidents house has not been occu
MED although Il hoped that President Nc
Einiev's well-known sympathy for the boys In
blue would prompt him 10 become It's tenant
I'VE don't take II q objection 10 US. said
old soldier recently explaining the matter. but lay
n 10 the crowds OF people who drive about here
Now we Ike 10 have EN- come; It's pleasant and
sociahe but ! s'pose the President sees so many
people he's tired Of the face Of a human creature;
but II ne II come We u make guard around the
place and keep everybody away
The soldiers are buried by the home. and hardly
n week passes that some poor tired body IL not
carried through the north gate 10 us last resting
place A ceremony that occurs so often under the
same circumstances Is likely 10 become common
place but these funerals are soemnly conducted
with all proper observance and are always I'M
One or TWO Of are laid away every week"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
Mr. GERRY MAY APPEAL.

Ut &c LIKELY THAT HE WILL CARRY HIS CASE
TO THE COURT OF APPEALS.
II IS believed that Elbridge T. Gerry Will appeal
from the decision given by the Appellate DIVISION
NJ the Supreme Court on Friday. subectins the So
o,s,v Cor the Prevention OF Cruelty to Children 10
che control and visitation OF the State Board OF
CHARITIES Mr. Gerry not in the city yester-
dav neither was his counsel. De Lancey Nicoll but
John D. Lindsay who is also representing MI
60. said ne understood that the case would be
Lt32 AZ once TO the Court OF Appeals. The prin
cnle Of law involved OF so much importance that
NJ Lindsay thinks the state Board or Charities
-,ebi IN he glad to have 1t settled
John hoffman. member Of the state BoaTd i says
Ill deIav the enforcement Of It's authority until
SDaI decision has been reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25

said an old man with stripe around his arm as
rades file by the other day IAN It's better to be
nut away decently and respectfully than TO be
thrown in a trench on the battlefield. but Ia nave
been willing to let the buzzards have chance at
my old bones II l could have had chance at the
Spaniards -, -.
much interest In the recent war and Its progress
was followed intelligently by the men VINO nan
themselves long ago served behind the guns FIRE.
quent discussions were INDUCED in. and occasion
ally became so heated that something more Vloleht
than a war OF words threatened which were in the
end amicably settled These old men have most
pleasure. however. in reviewing the past and un-
der the shade OF the trees the stories or battles
fought a generation ago are told over and over
again TO sympathetic audiences and DEEDS OF Valor
reCOOnted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
IN THE SOLDIERS HOME.
GENERAL SCOTS IDEA SPLENDIDLY
EMBODIED AT THE NATION
AL CAPITAL.

COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VETER
ANS OF THE ARMY-THEIR PRIVILEGES
AND THE ENTERTAINMENTS PRO
vIDED FOR THEM
Washington June "a (SpeciaD.-A gray-headed
veteran OF the Mexican War whenever he comes
in sight OF the statue OF the hero OF Cerro Gordo
which stands emnence overlooking the city
In the grounds of the Soldiers Home says rever-
emily. standing with uncovered head. General
Scott: God bless his memory" wish echoed by
the hundreds OF nvalids who enjoy this asylum Tor
the happy idea OF devoting 10000, part OF the sum
levied from the City of Mexico to the founding Of
home for veteran and disabled soldiers originated
with that officer. whose name is forever connected
with the Mexican War and his voice and his influ-
ence were constantly exered TO further its establish
ment. So in earnest he that this money should
be devoted TO no other use that he indorsed the
draft which was made payable TO him. The Bank
Of America will place the within amount 10 the
credit OF the Army asylum. subject TO the order Of
Congress"
The men entitled 10 the benefits Of the home are
soldiers OF the Regular Army who have seen TWEEN
~ wears service have been disabled by wounds or
illness while in the service and have been honorably
discharged. The Inhabitants OK the home there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE VICTIM.
HEALER LAYS HER DEATH TO CHANGE OF
FAITH


Crawford June q (SpecaD.-Little else Is talked
OF In Crawford to-day besides tne death OF Mrs
Anita Amelia Porcella. wife Of Santiago Porcella,
sugar importer OF Nos 81 and 81 Wall-st. which Is
laid at the door OF the Christian Science sect Inc
body was brought here and the funeral services
were held al the Porcella home this afternoon at
$50 o'clock. They public. and were largely
attended The Rev. John Edgecombe. rector OF
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church. conducted the
services assisted by the Rev c. +. Greene. pastor
OF the Crawford Presbyterian Church Both or
these clergymen received touching appeals from
Mrs Porcela before she died. asking for prayer
and declaring that she had renowned the teach
ings OF Christian Science.
A statement was made by Miss Christie Munozr
sister OF Mrs Porcella before the funeral. 10 the
effect that neither Mr.. PorceIla nor any OF the
relat lives Intended 10 begin criminal proceedings
against Mr. and Mrs J. Il. See. leaders In the
Christian Science Church at Crawford. She said
however that II the county authorities took up the
matter as she thought was proba bic. the FAMILY
would be glad 20 assist in bringing 70 justice those
who she believed were responsible for her sisters
death. ., 80 =, a..
Mrs POrceUa until the latter's husband ended
Mrs Sees visits and called in physician. was
seen to-day by a Tribune reporter and declared
that she was in way responsible for the death
Of Mrs Porcella. on the contrary, she believed
that Mrs Porcea's life might have been saved had
she been allowed to continue the treatment OF
Christian Science
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from porcelain dishes on tables secured to perfect
Wilderness The company gathered at the great
boards is a good-natured one. and many joke is
that SAVIOR Of nearly every nationality under the
sun for there representatives. among these vet
mating H..
The hospital a handsome structure, standing
some distance from the main building, which IS
named for its founder Scott is for the aged ana
helpless as well for the sick, and every care Is
given 10 the incurables whose last days are spent
within It's walls Those who can sit up are MADE
comfortable in wheeling chairs, and the delcacles
their condition requires are furnished TO them the
mildly insane are also cared for at the hospital,
only The acute cases being sent 10 the Government
asylum The several blind men among the veterans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
s1-pGEON- GENERAL MGILLS. OPINION.
lie THINKS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE USEFUL IN
FUNCTIONAL AILMENTS

Surgeon General John T McGill OF Jersey city.
,,bo was seen last night by Tribune reporter.
Il OF the opinion that any efficacy CHRISTIAN
Science may have in the treatment OF disease Is
simply attributable to the effect 6 the MIND over
the body In functional ailments. such as dyspep-
STA indigestion and pains where the organs OF the
body are not affected. or In diseases not arising
from germs or impure blood. he said they may By
attracting the thoughts OF the patient cause him
to forget his ailment for the time being, and the
disease being such as would II left alone be cured
by nature without treatment the cure Is mus et-
fsc,ed. but In organic diseases such as cancer
naresIs pulmonary tuberculosis and cases OF tract
iIres or laceratlons their treatment would not
have the slightest effect Neither would II avail In
cases OF dlphtheria measles or fevers, or any DIS
ease coming from germs or Impure blood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25

priest stating that he wanted 10 confess an awful
crime No heed paid 10 him, as ne was
thought TO be Eighty. Mahoney forty-two
years old. His home was in New-York. He served
time at Auburn State Prison for assaultng
Buffalo detective. lie in the penitentiary for
drunkenness
John Ritter. an escaped Onondaga County Peni-
tertiary convict was taken before Police Justice
Thompson to-day who sentenced him back 10 the
penltentiary for hundred days for jail break
ing When In the elevator on the way 10 his cell
Ritter drew a knife across his throat. and when
Policeman Fleming interfered ne threatened to kill
prisoner reached the bottom OF the elevator shaft
when the policeman called for help. Then Ritter
ran amuck and stabbed Patrolman Bulla and Ser
geant Brown In the hand He was finally over
powered None OF the three are seriously cut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
sAN JUAN VETERANS TO MEET.

The nrst annual muster OF the surviving members
=, company NJ list Regiment New-York Voun-
teers will take place at the Cafe Boulevard Tenth
AZ and second-sve.. Friday next at I p m. the
eve OF the anniversary OF the battle Of San Juan
OUT OF the eighty-fou men OF Company NJ that LETT
SsU~York last year for the front. hve men were
tlsd in action and eleven afterwsrd died from dis
ease contracted at Santiago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
Found HANGED IN HIS CELL.

Syracuse y. Y. June A.-At an early hour this
morning Daniel Mahoney was found hanging IN
his cell in the Onondaga County Penitentiary. A
few hours previously ne had asked a keeper for a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
METAL CoMPANrS STOCK INCREASED

Albany June pa certificate OF increase OF the
capital stock OF the American Metal Company
Limited. OF New-York. from 100000 10 81 ooo.0 900
was fled to-day with the Secretary OF State. The
amount OF capital stock actually paid IN s $500 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
A KIND OLD MORMON ELDER.

The man who interested in genealogy. hav-
ing met another man OF his name, was asking aues-
tions and making statements which apparently
established a relationship between the two.
Did you know" he Inquired. after their distant
couslnship had been satisfactorily proved that q
member OF family is prominent elder in the
Mormon Church.
No" returned the other. surprised but not un-
duly elated at this news; do you know him?'
Il don't. but can tell you, he knows me and
you too. He keeps track OF everybody Of our
name In the country. and this Is what he does It
for: IL you should die. he would get notice OF IL at
once. and some Mormon would be ba ptzed in your
name without a days DELAY Then, when you
reached the gate and asked for your creden-
tails. you could say, Why. I'm So-and-so, a good
Mormon The idea is. you see. TO enable you TO
get into heaven by a sort OF proxy arrangement as
It were. The old elder can't bear 20 think that any
OF his family Is going 10 be turned away up
there, and he goes all that trouble to get
them in. Good of the old chap, isn't #.
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T n E A E O L A N

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A MAsTERLY DESCRIPTION.

A MASTERLY DESCRIPTION
Otto is a German who has his own trials with
the English language. and who has found himself
utterly unable to deal with OF It's sounds at
all. The word Thursday" for example. he has
never been able TO pronounce that any one could
understand II. Having occasion recently 10 men
ton that day OF the week in conversation, he
avoided the struggle and expressed his meaning By
evolving this masterpiece:
Il viii come" he said. 'on-on-oh! you know
Tuesday after Wednesday,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS.
RAILWAY FACILITIES

IMPROVED RAILWAY FACILITIES.
Now that the railways have begun 10 use on On
their tracks 10 lay the dust there Is hope OF etii
further Innovations for the comfort OF travellers.
II is reported already that certain roads are laying
tracks with the ties four inches further apart
than formerly the custom. The possible effect
OF this on the drama scarcely be oyerestimated.
Anybody who has walked on a railway track
knows what an uncomfortable thing IL is 10 do be-
OF the absurd distance of the ties one from
another They too near together for man OF
average length OF leg TO step on every one. ana
they too far apart for him 10 step on every
other The innovation will remove the DIM
Guilty In the old days II used 10 be the custom
for actors returning from unsuccessful tours 10
step on every other tie and hence came the ex-
aggerated stride iof the od-school trased,an Re-
Gently IL has been the custom 10 try 10 step
every tie, and hence the habit OF nttleness ana
trvality which has been carried into every branch
OF the drama. With the ties placed AZ distances
which will allow OF a comfortable step, IL Is reason
able hope that and grace Will be Infused
the naturalstc school OF the drama with last
ing artistic effect. IL actor who was ex-
planning all this friends the other day. ana
when he had finished he noticed that they were all
gazing at him. with silent sympathy In their faces.
For a moment he looked confused. and then he
said: "Of course-you know-i don't know anything
about this myself | never walked on track my
self But | know who are expert track
walkers and they have been telling me about it,