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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-08-23
Notice to Contractors.

The Building committee of
Greens Chapel, M. L. Church will
let the contract for repairing the
church house, to the lowest bidder
on Saturday, Sept. 9Th at 2u'clock.
&. +. Burnett,
Chm'n. Com.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-08-23
Married in Hoptown.

Hopkinsville, KY, Aug. I'll
s. II. Norris, of Livingston coun-
ty, and Miss Lula May Watts, Of
Sinking Fork, were this morning
united in marriage in the Office Of
the county clerk. Judge Cansler
ohiciated. They left later on for
their future home If Livingston
county. uef.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-08-23
Water Works.

We again here some talk of We
ter works and electric lights. A
gentleman who has the money to
invest is, making an investigation
with the view of making the city
council and the people a PROPOSE
ton.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-08-23
Marriage Licenses.

Aug. l9-Gilbert W. Simpkins
and Grethna Jane Gwinn.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-08-23

Miss Ruby Morse, of Princeton
is at the home of her sister, Mrs
j. Z. Hancock, of this place, quite
sick.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-08-23
SALE NOTICE.

AS Administrator of E. G..
Moore, deceased, / will, at his late
residence at NATION, KY, on
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
he Star Lecture Course
" Gather Bureau.

Tickets for the course Of lectures are
now on sale at the Stejnmetz drug
store, all that nave contracted to pur-
chase tickets. and IN others would do
well TO secure them at once and have
their seas reserved without extra
charge. The box sheet IS now open.
7 lie price of season tick t is 81. which
is cheap in price but not in quality.
The first lecture VIII be "China. the
Shadow on the " Grid. by Hon. +. X.
Schoonmaker. OF him Senator Gull
lom says: "t' Y. Schoonmaker is the
greatest orator | ever beard This
will be given next Friday evening and
is alone worth the price Of admission
The second lecture will be by The
Poet of the Sierra@' dressed in his arc.
tic costume. His lccturei is descriptive
of life in The Arctic Empire.' Every
one will want to see Joaquin Miller
I The third on the list Is by Jay William
Hudson on The Tragedy in the Trans
vaal.' Remember 81 pays for season
/ ticket and reserved seat.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06

The ThaHtcr Drug Store has received
and has on dj>li:.y fine line of vases,
pictures, finrr calendars, cellul"id toilet
sets, perfumes --latest odots). porcelain
fmcyN ware, glove and haEdkerci,'e eff boxes
etc. They sell cheaper than amy house ia
Nevada. The public is cordially invited
to call and inspect aud price goods.
Housekeeping rooms: In desirable
locality, centrally located, d be rent
ed to responsible parties. inquire at
Mrs. Gays, east Of Capitol.
The ThaHter Drug Store. first TO put
prices in reach OF the poor people.
For RENT-An upright piano, fine
tune. Box 424, City.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
u. S. Dept. Of Agriculture
Weather Bureau

The following data, cov' ring period
Of 20 years, have been compiled from the
Weather Bureau aud Carson Observatory
records at Carson Cry, Nevada:
Month-Fetruary for 20 years.
TEMPERATURE.
Mean or normal temperature, 36 deg.
The warmest month was that OF 1886,
with an average of - degrees.
The coolest mouth was that of 1888
with an average Of u degrees.
The highest temperature was 6s degrees
on February IL, lSSG.
The lowest temperature was is de-
grees on February Ii, 1884.
Average dat. on which first killing"
frost occurred in autumn, October 5th.
Average date on which last killing
frost occurred in spring, May 10Th.
PRECIPITATION (rain and melted SNOWY.
Average for the month, LIP inches.
Average number of days " it'll Ol Of an
inch or more, 7.
The greatest montbly precipitation was
40 inches in 1897.
The least m"nt.Aly precipitation was
O.02 riches in 1856.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive hours was
AZ inches on February 1917, 1897.
The greatest amount Of srowtal re
corded in any "A consecutive hours
(record extending to winter Of 1884 s.
\ 4 ,h9, E.h
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
In Bankruptcy

In the matter Of George Perkins Of
Reno, New, bankrupt, the first meeting
of creditors was held before the Referee
yesteday. The liabilities amounted to
about $500 and the assets $3.50, personal
property exempt from execution. Upon
this showing Referee Vanderlieth order
ed that no trustee be elected and that no
further meeting Of creditors be held.
Attorney Mack appeared for the Petit
toner.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06

Call on Geo A. Tyrrell, agent for the
ct. Am. Tea 4 Coffee company, and see
the nice remiums given away with sales
of teas, cof1'e and spices.
Davis & Farrer have a splendid assort-
meut of um brellas. Take a look at them.
FOR RENT-Brick building on KING
street. suitable for store or business. In
ouire of Ed Sweeney.
Jos. Platt is receiving new goods near
ly every day. All the latest in gents
furnishing goods can be found there.
It's no trouble to get good cigars
C. WY. Friend keeps them.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
ALL SORTS.

Trib cures bruises and sprains.
Miss Martha Murphy departed for the
west last evening.
Miss Edna Rice returned from Dayton
last evening.
Sen. Livingston depar,e ed for Reno yes
terday where he attended a meeting OF
tho State Board Of Agricultural.
Rev Mr.. Nash is now pastor OF d
Church at National City, ! snort distance
from San Diego.
The box sheet for the Sea Queen
will open today at Steinmetz drug
store.
Mss Kate The 1as aud Miss Kate
Quill departed Yesterday morning for
Bode 80 reside permanently.
With the death Of Goebel, the Dem
ocratic Northumberland wilt be
considered the Governor by all Demo
Gratis ia Kentucky.
The BON bardI meat OF Manila Il pro
nouncod by those who nave seen it as
botu pretty and mirthful. vt Armory
Hail next Saturday Il CAT.
John Colbert and T.. ID. Alien, repre-
senting the San Francisco Cab, " iii le..,
for Virginia City tonight. They have Sc
cured many orders here ana al Gardiner
Vile.
A load Of lumber v.. hauled t, Com
this week for the DIvldel d Mining Co
and next week several men Will be pu
to "ork construetil q the crushing plan
Dayton Times.
The city of Hslena. Montana, on JAM
airy 1lth, voted for municipal owuer>hi
of water works and the electric lig Atin
plant. 1t is evident that i'll Mont"ir
there are no FlannGars at large wit
their little hammers III evidence.
Dr. Hennessy received word Surda
that his brethel-iu-Iaw. Mr. jam
Dcod, died il Honolulu January 2l
1900. Mrs. Dodd was formerly Mrs
Kirk, who was well known to Carso
PEG le, having visited here sever;
times.
James Wayburn. who made u shil
nent of rich ore from MI dstti,
Churchill county. to Salt Lake. is
tow today. He says very little nil
ing has been done out that way ar
there Is nothing to tel about it at tn
time. Two miners are working on Il
Oths.' side of the range from hir
His shipment was d chimney OF ri,
ore about four tons. 1t gave 6
ounces il silver. Much more work W
have 10 be done before al ything def
lite is known or much ore found
Wa9sworth Dispatch.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
The Special Train

The special train which leaves this city
Wednesday, for Reno at 10 o'clock will
be great accommodation. The train
will retdrn after the performance of the
"Piraies of Penzanee," leaving Reno at
1l:5o. Tickets for the round trip. includ-
ing admission to the theatre. are but 81 30
which will probably take a number of
Carsnnites.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
Seeds

Congressman Newlands has received
his quota OF seeds for distribution in
the State, and will send them to any
one desiring them. Address all re-
quests to Francis G.. Newlands House
of Representatives, Washington, D. c..
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
|. on Need Shoes

Our January clearance sale gives you
a splendid opportunity to secure the fin
est and best line of footwear ever placed
on the market, at greatly reduced prices
Call early at Ed Burlington's and secure
your fit and style. Don't wait until sizes
are gone.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
n. SOBER BERG
Attorney at Law

Attorney at Law.
Office north Carson St, Carson, New
Irrigation and Mining Law Spccialtles
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
Notice
Carson City, Feb. ,, 1900.

Carson City, Feb. ,, 1900.
We the undersigned, proprietors Of
public bathing houses i'll Carson City
wish to inform eur patrons that the price
for baths from this day will De 80 cents.
Jacob Muller.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
Notice

Carson, Jan. 3, 1900.
IL. NJ. johnson, have this day sold the
Nevada Drug Store to Chas. Kaiser.
J. Nj. johnson.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06

Trib cures bruises and sprains.
Miss Martha Murphy departed for the
west last evening.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06

The following data, coy, ring 4 period
of 20 years, have been compiled from the
Weather Bureau aud Carson Observatory
records at Carson Guy, Nevada:
Month-Fetruary. for 20 years.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
The Sea Queen

1t is impossible for play sucn as the
Sea Queen to visit city the SIZE of
Carson. In the first place companies
playing pieces of that character are SO
large and expensive that house
packed to the doors would not pay UNI
less "a advanced prices. Again, the
scenery is so large that they could not
put it on the stage here. All of these
troubles have been adjusted by Mr..
Larry. The scenery is painted espec-
tally to fit this stage. The Company
is home talent and has been thorough
~ rehearsed, thus insuring product
iOa such as Carson has never before
witnessed and may never see again, so
no one should miss this opportunity of
witnessing the most magnificent per-
Torrance ever shown in this city.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-02-06
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given. tha, by an order
made by the Board of County Commiss-
toner's of O"msby County. State of Ne
vada, on the 9th day of February. 1900,
and duly eutered on the minutes. that
the following described property, be-
longing to orm>by County. state of Ne
Nada, he sold AT public auction, a .cording
to law, to the highest bidder for CASH
before The Courthouse door on Thurs
day, The sth day of March, 1900, at =
O'Clock P NJ. as follows t.-wlt:
All of Block nu Der two % of Sears,
Thompson and Sears division Of Carson
City, Ornsby County. Nevada. together
with the improvements thereon.
=. III. PETBRSEN,
Chairman.
Attest:
GEO. w. CowING. Clerk.
Dated February ., 1900
SEAL. :
Nantcd-By a young man, a place
| to work. Leave word in this office.
Suits made 10 order for So 80 at Sam
COINS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-19

| teachers have visited all kinds dY shop.
and factories and have been entertained
In American houses. They have learned to
appreciate the true feeling in this country.
toward Cuba and now feel that we have no
desire TO seize their land"
PRESIDENT ELIOT CONGRATULATED.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Boston, Mass, Aug. 1S.-That the visit of
tiie cuban teachers to the Harvard, sum-
ner school Will do much toward cementinR
the friendly relations of the two peoples
| is the belief of President Eliot of Harvard.
| President Eliot said:
Inc cuban summer school here succeed
ed beyond the most sanguine expectations
1nere was no accident. no serious stckne 81
and no death. On the other hand. there
was much study. much enjoyment and gem
erai enlargement of experience
Iheir Health Improved at Cambrtdxe.
TIE immediate effects OF the expedition
were highly satisfactory. but its future ef-
fects likely to be stfIf ruurv' so|One
OF the satisfactory features of their stay
IN Cambridge was the remarkable gain of
the entire company in bodily health and
strength"
The committee Of nine in charge Of the
Catholic rooms have sent congratulatory
letter to President Eliot, saying:
we nave found our work thoroughly en-
Joyable, both because we have lad your
constant encouragement to make II so and
because the Cuban teachers have responded
cordially to everything done in tne.r be-
haif. We congratulate you on the complete
success OF the Cuban teachers summer
schooi, and thank you for the privilege Of
sharing in work which has brought only
honor TO all who have taken part In it,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-19
LOCAL. AND SUBURBAN.

Police officer O'Meara fought half an
hour with n negro chicken ;hiet pelofe SUD
DUNG him.
Miss osmond of Philadelphia and Morris
E. Townsend of Kansas City met IN st.
Louis TO marry.
Missouri editors departed for tour of
Eastern States and Canada
Robert Steffen died from morphine pois-
ening. after announcing his marriage to
Georgis Porter.
The Exposition management Is way ahead
OF former years in preparatory work, ana
announces a number OF distinctly new at
fractions.
The body of Abraham Kaufman. VINO was
drowned early yesterday morning near
Meramec Highlands. has been recovered
and turned over 10 the Coroner.
Eight hundred ST. Louis Democrats Will
attend the opening of the State campaign at
Sedalia on Tuesday.
Worlds Fair workers are returning from
their summer vacations to take up the can
vas for subscriptions. Governor FRANCIS
sails for Paris September Is.
Yesterday was the hottest day Of the
year Two deaths and more than dozen
prostrations occurred IN st. Louis. Mercury
passed 90 degrees at =. m.
1t is probable that the Republican rally,
scheduled to take place at Sedalia. Septsn-
Der l. to open the State campaign, Will be
either called off or postponed.
Mrs. Mary Wickes sues her neighbor. Mrs.
Rosina Gross. for So damages as the re-
suit of a neighhors' quarrel.
Four negro lads held up and robbed
white boy in Cabanne at the point OF re-
SplTer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-19

r
several questions to be answered. Is there
a Government in China with which the
Powers can treat?
1T is difficult to say with what authority
II Hung Chang has been invested. The
Dowager Empress or the Emperor may re-
pudiate him. Even II we take the most
optimistic view, the question Of indemnity
will not be an easy one TO settle. II will
take a long time to estimate justly the
damages. Who can tell whether all the
nations concerned will be satisfied with
damages? Some may insist on territorial
compensation as the only equivalent for
damage done. We hope to see France and
the United States in accord regarding
China"
Lucien Mileroye. Nationalist Deputy for
Paris, gives the Journal the following
signed statement:
England is now causing and will con-
tinue to cause the chief trouble in the final
settlement of the Chinese imbroglio. Her
landing troops at Shanghai is an act Of
usurpation. Shanghai is the key of China
The lesson Of Egypt should not be lost up
on the Powers.
II hope that the Washington adminstra-
tion will be neither a dupe nor an accom-
plice of England. For the moment France
is willing to march parallel with Russia.
With the United States, or even with Ger
many. England will get possession of the
Yang-tse basin. the richest valley of China
Once in. England will stay in, unless driv-
en- out by superior force.
SHOULD the Powers permit her to stay.
then France will take the Yunnan and
Kwang-tse, which touch our Province Of
Tonkin. The island of Hainan should also
be ours. Russia being at Port Arthur, will
take Manchuria and Northern China. Ger
many, having kiao-Chau. will claim the
ini ay,fc b,,t
Russia will object. Whatever be the atti-
tude of their Government the American
people wish to avoid being led into unde-
sirable complications by England
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-19

Corps. with the rank Of Major General, and
Is regarded as one Of the fighting Generals
OF the Japanese Army. His report discloses
Tor the first time that the Americans shared
in the assault on the city, and that they
marcheu with the British troops to the
south gate. while the Japanese and Rus
slams operated against the east gate.
what was most noticeable in the japanese
report was that the Japanese killed are
given at 100. and the Chinese killed at 400.
Ihis makes 10 account Of the wounded
and indicates that when the detailed CASH.
atty list Is received 1t will be heavy one.
as the wounded always far exceed the
Killed. Furthermore, the report states that
the loss of the allies" had not been ascer-
tanned. 1t is the first intmation that there
were losses other than those sustained by
the Japanese.
Ihe entire tenor of the report describes
the engagement as a fierce one, lasting
throughout the day of August Is, as the
attack began early in the morning prd
the blowing up Of the gates did not occur
until nightfall
Serious Work Ahead.
Even with the Chinese capital occupied
by the allied forces it is realized thn. there
Is still serious business for the forces inside
'he city. While they have preached the
outer walls, which encircle the entire civ.
yet there are walls within walls and it
remains to be seen whether an attempt Will
be made to enter the imperial city forming
distinct section of Pekin proper. The
inner walls are comparatively light how
ever, not being above twenty feet hich
and the military authorities say they cam
not even withstand light artillery If there
was any disposition to breach them,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-19
Marine Intelligence.


Liverpool. Aug. S.-Arrived: Bowie, from
New York.
Genoa, Aug. 1s.--Arrived: Vera, from
New York via Naples
New York, Aug. 1s.-Arrived: st. Louis
from Southampton; European. from Lon.
don; Trave from Bremen.
Havre, Aug. 1s.-Arrived: La Touraine
from New York.
Hong-K Aug. 1S.-Arrived previously:
Rio Jun Maru. Seattle. via Yokohama
Havre, Aug. 1S.-Sailed: LAquitaine, New
York.
Hamburg. Aug. 1s.-Arrived: Columbia,
New York. via Plymouth.
Liverpool, Aug. 1S.-Arrived: Campania,
New York.
Liverpool, Aug. 17.-Sailed: Georgia, New
York; 18th, umbria. New York.
Antwerp. Aug. 1S-Sailed: Southwark,
New York.
Cherbourg. Aug. 1s.-Sailed: New York,
from Southampton for New York.
New York. Aug. 1S-Sailed: Mesaba. Lon
don; Laurentian, Glasgow. Staatendam,
Rotterdam. via Boulogne; Etruria, Liver
pool, Astoria, Glasgow.
Boston, Aug. 1S-Arrived: Syivania, Liver
pool.
Brisbane, Aug 1S.-Arrived: Miowera,
Vancouver, British Columbia. via Honolulu
for Sydney.
Iunkirk, Aug. 1S.-Arrived: Saturnian
(SpanishD. Maristany. Pensacola, via Nor
folk.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-19

the next day every variety OF commercial
interest in Shanghai cries out i'll diSmay;
the ConsUls revise their views. and Join in
requesting their Governments TO induce the
British TO land for the security of ShanS-
hal. the British sail away; intimations are
received at the Foreign Office from France.
Germany and Austria that they are quite
willing that the troops should land: the
transports are pursued ard brought back
and the troops are disembarksd.
The Foreign Office expresses the opinion
that the business was admirably worked.
international Crisis.
Washington, Aug. lS.-The President. Sec
retary Root ana Acting Secretary OF State
Adee. Acting Secretary OF the Navy Hack
cit. and other officials We're In conference
this afternoon concerning the situation at
Shanghai. Word reached the Navy Depart
ment during the afternoon that the United
States cruiser New Orleans had reached
Shanghai, at which point British warshlps
and transports are already IN force. whit.
the French, Russian ana Germans ara hur-
iying their men TO the same destindtio
Inc American Government, so far has
kept out OF the ENHANCEMENT, and, in view
of the reported landing of troops by some
Of the Powers. it was stated that the land
ing of American troops had never been
contemplated.
Although the officials declined to give
out any specific information, il is under
STOOD generally that the Government was
IN possession of word that the landing of
the British forces had occurred to-day, and
mat II was possible that this would be fol-
lowed by the landing of German and
french forces. AS these several forces had
as the ostensible purpose Of their landing
the maintenance of peace and order, 1t is
not assumed to be likely that any disorder
can ARISE from the course pursued. AS 4:
result of the conference held to-day 1t is
believed that a dispatch was forwarded TO
the commander OF the New Orleans adyis-
ing nm of the course to be pursued
Inc general situation at Shanghai caused
by the proposed landing Of British troops
ana the protests Of Germany and France
continues to be strained, although the au-
thorities are rather more hopeful of salts
factory adjustment than heretofore.
1t seems to be accepted that II the British
troops land. German and French, and Dos
sibly Russian troops also will land About
l.veo French troops have arrived at Hong
Kong, destined for Shanghai, and German
ships are now on their way to the same
point.
The German, French and Russia,
Charges d'Affaires called separately at
the State Department to-day. The situation
was discussed. but no important changes
developed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-19
DREW AS RICHARD CARVEL,
Varying Opinions as to His Fitness
iOr the Part.

Charles Frohman has announced that
Jonn Drew will play the part Of Richard
CafVe!. IL dramatization of the famous book
written by Winston Churchill of this city.
at the Empire Theater In New York in Sep
tember.
Ihe hundreds of American readers who
nave swashbuckled through early American
history with M Churchilps hero will smile
ana wonder over this selection Yesterday
Two OF three theatrical managers said that
IL seemed impossible that Mr. Drew would
III any way mt the part. One of them said:
Of ali the men now acting prominently
IN the United States, 1t seems to me that
there Is none possessing as little natural and
artistlc htness for the part OF Mr.. Church.
III nero as the famous Mr.. Drew He has
peen pulling his mustache and making eyes
at gentle hero!nes 50 long that he will have
trouble getting about in small clothes with a
sword dangling at his heels
On the other hand. the feminine contin-
gent In the St Louis playgoing public will
De much pleased over this announcement.
young woman who Is very prominent in
literary circles and who Is noted for her
sagacity in general says that MIR. Drew Is
just the man for the part. Proceeding she
said. yesterday afternoon:
Mr Drew Will make good Richard Car
Vel Tor several reasons. First of ALL he is
a good actor, and good actor should be
able to play many parts. He is nice and
thin and can make up to look quite young
enough for Caryel. and In the love scenes
with Dorothy Manners. probably the fool
1shest love episode in all modern literature,
he Will pun his mustache and roll his eyes
to the satisfaction of all of u.s.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-19
NEEDS CONGER TO HELP OUT.
Minister to Be Brought Home to
Speak for Mckinley.

Chicago, Aug. 1s.--The Times-Herald to-
morrow will say:
Minister Conger will be home from China
before the election if he can ge, here. and
will make a few speeches for Mckinley.
That he can get here in time is not yet
certain, but the effort to procure his pres
enca Is being made.
THE expected appearance of Mr. Conger
on the stump If he can get home in time
depends on his strength and inclination.
Secretary Heath of the National Commit
tee says he is unable to promise a speech
by Minister Conger. but he has hopes. 1t
is assumed that he will speak at least once
In Iowa. possibly at Des Moines. his home
rif