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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-12
MYSTERIES OF THE MOON.
Interesting Observations by Prof.
Pickering of Harvard University.

In a broad, fiat eSpanse on The moons
northern hemisphere, known to astron-
omers as the Mare Serenitatis, there is
a whitish spot, some -four or five miles
in diameter. to which the name of
Lime has been given. II has been as
sidiously watched for many years, be-
cause about 1866 something occurred
(which caused wonderful change in its
appearance. Before 1t looked like a
crater, but little elevated above the
plain and it's throat filled with black
shadow. Suddenly. instead OF a crater,
1t appeared as white spot. Later on
a dark center showed in the spot, as II
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
R. H. CowIes.

This general mer chandice store is
on Front street, we'll located as to cen
ter Of town. The building is large and
commodlous with a fine fireproot Gel
lar in the rear. The stock is large
and we'll assorted. The wants Of the
needy are promptly supplied. The
proprietor grew to mans estate in
Wadsworth and carved his way through
many difficulties to an enviable position
as a business man. BY careful at
tentlon to business he has flourished
and is now one of the substantial
citizens of the community. Some
years ago he foresaw the prosperity
that livestock promised the investor
and acquired one of the best cattle
ranges in Nevada. He has we'll earned
the success that attends him.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
j. A. Gregory.

The Wadsworth Bakery originated
with Mr.. Gregory and developed into a
lucrative business. He deals in high
grades Of merchandise, carries a large
assortment Of fruits and vegetables in
season, has elegant ice cream parlors,
a costly soda fountain, and handles all
grades Of cigars. tobacco and smokers
articles. The store faces on Main
street and the real leads to a brick
fireproof cellar Of large Dimensions.
Under careful management and at
tentlon to details Mr.. Gregory's bust
ness is expanding. The proprietor is
hailed as one Of the most reliable men
in the county. The ovens are the best
manufactured and the baker the best
artist in his line that can be had. En-
ergy begets destiny and Mr.. Gregory's
years Of diligence have made his
success.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
The "WadswortR.'

The "WadsWorth'' is under the
management Of E. D. Short, a popular
man not only with the travelling public
but with everybody with whom he
comes in contact. His estimable wife
is web liked by everybody for her gent
al manner and sunny d sposition. The
house is ~fayorably located on Main
street and every convenience is placed
at the disposal Of guests. The rooms
are large and airy, the porches wide,
can see the trains pass and meet
acquaintance within a few seconds.
Good company is the rule and general
enjoyment prevail Is. The host and
hostess are fond Of hunting and fishing
and know where the trout play, the
BIRDS fly and the rabbits run.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
j. O. Driscoll

IS located on Reservation street. Gro
ceries staple and fancy and meats fresh
and cured. Mr.. : Qrlscoll orders fire.
quently and works hard to keep the
sock fresh and to supply his customers
" tn all they call for in his line. The
proprietor was for a number of years
with John Lee and resigned the position
at the head OF that gentleman's bust
ness interests to strike out for himself
He is rapidly winning his way to favor
with the public and his business is
growing fast. If hard labor and a de-
sire to please result in a mans reach
ing the top Mr.. Drlscoll will get there.
The store is central and Just around
the corner 70 the resident part Of the
community.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
James F. Crosby.

F. Crosby carries on a blacksmith
shop and feed and livery stable on Main
street. AS a blacksmith he is just as
good as they make them and does any
kind OF work you bring him entirely to
your satisfaction at living prices, Stock
left in his charge VIII be we'll cared for
and II you hire a rig you can depend
upon it. Teams single and double.
buggies, spring wagons and barouches,
anything you want that will please your
fancy wen you 60 for a drive.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
G OaYnor 6 E. E. Happier.

T. G. Oaynor 6 E. E. Happier.
Preside over the destinies Of the
Nevada store. Mr.. Gaynor has done
business for many years in various
places in Nevada and has established
his integrity through dealing with many
people. He has wide knowledge and
long experience in the butcher bust
ness in its many branches and conse-
q~uently the meats handled by the firm
always give satisfaction in quality
Mr.. Happier is Nevada raised, An
earnest young mar rapidly establishing
himself and adding to the firms pop
ularity. The store and market and
cellar are all large and all kept scrupul-
ously clean and tidy. A large and well
assorted stock Of fresh goods con
stantly on hand. Fish and oysters in
season. All the requirements OF good
living can be had without leaving the
establishment.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
Our Business Men. ]
John Lee.


John Lee is a Washoe county Pie
neer and a pioneer Of Wadsworth. He
stands No. | in the business world.
His Wadsworth store is stocked with
everything any people a need. The
inventory represents many thousands
Of dollars. Large traders come sew
eral hundred miles to buy Of him by
the wagon load. His place of bust
ness fronts Main street, He is famed
for keeping the best at the most salts
factory prices. w. S. McRacken is
the business manager and there are
three clerks under him. The force
has all it can do to supply the wants Of
its many customers. At this writing
Mr.. Lee is visiting and seeing the
sights of the capitals of Europe OF
which Paris is not the least. The
employees are thoroughly capable
and courteous to all customers.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
The Wadsworth Jupply Com
pany.


Is a trio Of rustlers who succeeded to
the business OF the Wadsworth Com
merclal Company. H. L. Wightman
and E. H. Austin and w S, Mac
phers3p make the firm. Messrs. Aus
tin aid Macpherson we're for many
years with E. Grlswold and received a
business course that stands them in
good stead. Mr. Wtghtman ' gives
particular attention to the meat mar
ket. All three are lively earnest young
fellows bound ID do business and make
a name for themselves. They are
firmly established as to reliability and
have much capital alone in the repu-
tations they bear. They use fifty feet
Of frontage on the Main street and in
the. center thereof. They carry a large
stock Of all kinds Of hardware. glass
ware. woodahware.' groceries, fruits,
liquors, cigars, leather goods, and pro-
pose to meet the wishes of the popu-
lace In and out Of town. They cater
TO the taste Of the public in the best
meats Of all kinds that cointcan buy.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
Hon. E. OriswoId.

He came to Wadsworth when a
youth and by hard work and good bust
ness management he has succeeded in
establishing n Of the largest general
stores in the State, a reputation in the
commercial world second to none on
the Pacific Coast, a competence in
this worlds goods and interests in a
number of paying enterprises Of indus
trial character. He is a bundle of
energy and a shining example to the
boys Of what may be accomplished by
honesty, industry, economy and good
habits. The Wadsworth store is'a large
brick building facing on Main street.
From cellar TO roof the capacious
shelves are packed with everything
from needles and pins to silks and satins
and from fine tooth combs to moving
machines. r. L. Duncan is the bust
ness manager and he is assisted by a
'book-keeper and three clerks. Work
is the order Of things at the store, there
is no DON for dropes. Merchandise
comes in and goes out by the carload.
There is no fairer merchant doing bust
ress than E. Grlswold. All patrons
treated with uniform courtesy.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
Restaurants.

Thes"White House" restaurant, E.
T. Lothrop proprietor, supplies all the
Injuries Of all seasons in their time.
Great care is exercised to get the fresh
est and best Of ranch produce. The
employees are. attentive and courteous.
The inner man or wahan can here be
we'll satisfied. Appointments are neat
and inviting. On Main street just
across from the S. P. passenger depot.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
Hotels.

VIM. Donaldson is one Of Wads-
worth's pioneers. The great fire which
laid the old town in ashes did not spare
his property. When the new Wads-
worth came into being there was no
greater show Of conf dence than that
made by Mr., Donaldson when he laid
the foundation for the new and fine
hotel now known all over the coast as
the Nevada House. 1t is truly a sub
stantial building, eighty rooms. hard
finish, presenting an imposing front on
Main street, spacious lawns, shaded by
towering trees. very vide verandahs, a
comfort in the frozen winter or the
sunny summer. The fruits Of the sea
son are supplied from his summerland
orchard, he buys by the carload, he
makes the guests feel at home, his
chef is Of the best, and it IS nc wonder
the house enjoys the popularity it does.
While Mr.. Donaldson is with US the
hotel is leased to w. D. Linton, his
nephew, who sustains the reputation Of
the house. Mr.. Linton is a host in
many ways. He is the mar for the
traveller. He knows the State in every
way. He is instructive and a mint Of
information. The Nevada House is
all right.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
H RECEPTION.
a. 5. Lievre.

This gentleman has been with US
many years in the capacity OF grocer
and butcher and is now located near
Mcdonald Avenue in a pleasant little
store. He enjoys a good patronage
and is prospecting nicely. He contin-
ues to improve his property and all
around is nicely situated.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
The "~ReceptiCR.'

the Reception" is owned by Cap
tin Carl Wallstab. There are dining
rooms, lodging rooms, ~tonsorial parlors,
sample rooms, for all tastes. The
house fronts Of Man street. You can
get about everything you want without
stepping out Of doors. The proprietor
intends to treat everybody right. He
looks after the comforts Of all guests.
Hot and cold water and electric lights.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
j. O.. ECe

runs the White House tonsor. al parlors.
He is a thorough workman and does
everything in his line artistically and
with dispatch He is we'll liked by his
patrons and does them full justice for
all their needs in his way. Opposite
the S. P. passenger depot on Main
street.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
Saloons.

Dispensers Of liquid ~refreshment n
this c ty uniformly try and succeed in
handling good quors and in making
all kinds Of plain and fancy drinks. None
but t rst-class beers are served and the
best Of mes are bought and sold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04

There is a bar at John Lees store, al
the "Wadsworth, the White House, :
the Reception. the Nevada House,
the "Only," and the Columbus
THE wADswoRTH.
This saloon and billiard parlors are in
the Wadsworth Hotel, E. D. Short
proprietor. Only the best brands Of
liquors are used and the best c gars the
market affords. Rooms are large and
comfortable, the ~bar-tenders anxious TO
please.
TIL WHIT HOUSE.
This widely known and popular re-
sort is the finest room IT. town. Ike
Lothrop has been its proprietor for
many years. Billiard table and chop
stand in connection with the bar. Bar
Der shop and restaurant also under the
one roof. The best Of W~h.skeys, wines
beers and cigars. Expert mixologists
THE NEVADA HOUSE
bar-room S black walnut f n.sh. Bill
lizard room and sitting room next
Special attention gwen to keeping or
hand the best Of everything and assert
ment to SUI t all tastes. Coy place &c
play cards. All quarters comfortable
Guests given every attention.
THE ONLY"
Cy1Hoover is the'propfietor and he
house is being renovated in style, 4
pleasant place to while away some
hours is n the card rooms to the rear
The celebrated Pabst beer always OF
tap. The bestgrades Of Liquors. aho
c CARS at hand. Everything III first
class shape and the patronage Of the
publ. invited. y
3TfiE COLUMBUS.
This saloon S at the junction o
Front and River streets and the pro
tprietor is G. Della Santa. All kinds o
American and ltal.an quors are kept
The owner pleases all patrons and !:
popular with those whom he meets
The house is convenient to all parts o
town.
THE RECEPTION.
The Reception barroom is a large
and cool room and the appointment
are in keeping with the rest. Care
tables. papers, Klondyke and other
dissertations exist here. Captain Wall
stab is the proprietor. The house front:
on Main street. Liquors, beer. tobacco
TO make everybody feel good.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
The "-Trdvelefs Home. )

The 1TraveIefs Home"
r.. N. Brannin is mine host at this
caravansary. The house is across the
Truckee river, five minutes from the
depot, Accommodations for man and
beast. Board on home style, plenty Of
it, cooked as your mother used to cock
it. House is we'll liked by people
called to town for several weeks.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04

After suffering from piles i"r fifteen
wears | was cured 10y using two boxes Of
Dpa itl's Witch Hazel Salvr,' write,
W. J. Raxirt. North Brook, y. {. 1t
ir als "v"rvthinv. rwaIt ot .onntcri, ils
G.. W kinnv & CO.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04
WADSWORTH DISPATCH
Published Every
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY

BY THE
DISPATCH PUBLISHING co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-07-04

There is a bar at John Lees store, al
the "Wadsworth, the White House, :
the Reception. the Nevada House,
the "Only,' and the Columbus
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-02
WAS IN A SANITARlUM.
Mrs. Hunter Who Killed IIeIsrlf
Was Under an Hallucination.

REPt-BIIC SPECINI.
Setia.a. Mo. May Mrs. Bucna Vista
Hunter who committed suicide ar Platte
CITY last Friday by firing a hulIc; into her
breast. was "A niece instead of a daughter Of
the late Congressman James y Burnes ~ 81.
Joseph. and the wife Of Il. H. Hunter, an
aitor1cv of Scdalia.
Mrs Hunter was the mother of two chill
,Iren a son Of years and a daughter of :.
She had been In poor health for some time,
and three months ago she was placed in a
private saniiarium In Kansas city. She la
uured under the hallucination that Il vcica
from on high called upon her to- end her
existence. After ni1ie weeks treatment .he
was discharged as cured.
she was taken hy her husband to VISIT
relatives in Platte City. her old home wnen
the spell OF melancholy returned. and she
shot herself while preparations were being
made to return her to the Sanitarium.
There j. no foundation for tn. statement
that she committed suicide owing 10 dis
p1ndency caused br separation from her
husband Che was devoted to him. as ile
was to her. and the act is wholly attributI-
hl. tn the temporary alteration OF mind re-
sul,irg from i'll health.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-02
MRS. BLAND TESTIFIED.
Ben II. Morse on Trial at Kansas
CITY.
REpUELI.- SPECIAL.

REpCELI,- SPECIAL.
Kansas city. Mo. May l.-Mrs. Il. +.
Bland. widow of an" late Congressman
El-ni nf Lebanon Mo. vas the star wit
hess to-day I'm the trial oc Bon II. Morse.
who j. accused ~ using the mails 10 swim
die dead mems heirs.
II was Mrs. bland who was she dire-'
cause nf M"rs"s arrest About uI:e day"
after her husbands d"ath--lun. fJ-shc re-
ocived an express package containing min
ing stock sent hy Morse Z" her husband. ON
this mining stock there was sl2.59 due
She paid tn" mOT"y to Morse. bur after
wards becoming suspicious Of The man -h-
told of the matter to the late John Il.
Walker former United States District Al
tornsy- a!r. Walker gave tn" evidence ~
Mrs. Bland. which caused Norsc'S arrest by
the police After MOrsc's aTrs.! il dcy"l
Oped tina; he had been doing big business
his operations extending all over the United
States.
Ills pian was tn send mining stock to men
recently dead. witt! a bill for a balance of
heirs jumped at the conclusion that the re-"
ccipt nf the mining stock was the Culmina-
ton of q transaction already entered into.
AMI alm"st invariably sent the am1un; of
the bill Morse operated almost altogether
through cypress companies. but orcasional-
ly the malls were used. and to this hr owes
his uU1"ins.
Mrs. BANDS testimony At the trial to-day
was brief. hu, 1t Was straight "a thr point.
Sh. told of receiving mining stock ad-
dressed - her id'r husband shortly afte~
his death and rG hsr sending the Sl@.J'
due 81 il to Morse. Taca she toll! OF
turning the whole matter over to Walker.
MI husband had told me macy times
terry she said. 50 | was surprised that
h- had h.uGh. mining stock ] wanted To
ii1d ont about IL.
severed other of Morse's victims testified
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-02
TO WELCOME WEBSTER DAVIS.
Meeting of Boer Sympathizers at
Mercantile Club.

At meeting Of Boer sympathizers. called
by Doctor Emil Preetorius at the Mercan-
tile Club last night to take action TO Sc
cure the attendance of Webster Davis, late
Assistant Secretary of the Interior. at a
mass meeting TO he held in ST Louis.
considerable crowd gathered. Doctor PTee-
torius explained the nature of the meeting
and list Of 100 names Of prominent citi-
zens was presented a Committee On Re
ceptiOn.
few weeks, and he will make q plea for the
Beers. giving an account of his recent visit
among them Among those present last
l.. Preetorius. Doctor T. Bremer, Doctor
John o'Reiliy. Doctor p. s. O'T1eilly, =. VI.
.Crunden and George I. Tansey.
Doctor J.. s. O'Reilly and George r.
Tansey Were appointed as committee TO
secure funds and 3 hall for the meeting.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-02
FIGHT ON A STEAMBOAT.
Pcaccmakcr Stabbed and One Com
batant Drowned.

As the result of a fight on the Diamond
10 Line steamboat Sidney. which plies be-
tween Burlington. la. and ST. Louis. John
Spikes. negro. was seriously stabbed in
the abdomen yesterday afternoon by an
other negro known only as Bad Eye" and
WAS in the fight with Spikes. jumped over
. board in order to escape injury and was
drowned. Fad Eye got away.
Spikes was removed TO the City Hospital
and found TO have been stabbed deeply In
the abdomen. The mans condition Is sari-
Gus. Spikes told the following story of the
cutting
bad Eye and white man named
Charles Hogan got into fight over some
matter that did not hear about. When
| saw them fighting l went in TO separate
them / had nothing against either man
and was only acting as peacemaker.
knife into me. don't know whether he in
tended to cut me. or whether he made a
strike at Hogan. and caught the blow. AS
soon as l felt the knife stick me | fell
from the pain il produced. and do not know
what became OF either Bad Eye or Ho-
gan.
a quarrel over the possession OF sweater.
Hogan and bad Eye wer. battling fiercely
when Spikes arrived on the scene. He at
Ceived a stab wound In the abdomen Hogan.
1t Ia said. took advantage of his opportunity
to escape from bad Eve ana Jumped over
board. The police say that he was drowned!
The boat was near the foot Of Tyler street
at the time. II was moored and Bad Eye
went ashore. He was not captured.
The police OF the Fifth District received
their report on the case through a meSsen-
ger from the captain Of the boat
man who Witnessed the trouble the
steamer from the shore said last night that
several shots were fired in the course OF the
ARRAY He could not tell whether anY of
them took effect. owing To the distance al
which ne saw the fight. This man refused
10 give his name. II was his impression that
"A riot was occurring among the rCustabouts
on the boat.
Isaac +. Lisk. agent of the Diamond 30
Line. said last night that h. had not heard
of the affair officially.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-02
MYSTERIOUS WEDDING.
Pair Married Late al Night ny jus
tice HanSman.

A mysterious couple about whom httie
could be found out were married pS Justice
of the Peace Hansman Monday night about
3 o clock. The bridegroom's name was John
sylvester. and he said that he was IRON
East St. Louis and that he was cOnhtSteu
with the police force there. The br.ne ,
name could not be ascertained. since Jus
tice Hansman ayerred that he had sent the
license TO Clayton without having ESad II;
At East St, Louis il was sald laSt hleht
that no such person az sylvester was on
the police force, but that G. W. S!lSb~e =
clerk on the night shift. hao married Ella
v Wynn of Edgebrook. which IL near
Maplewoci at Father kaimes church in
Webster Monday afternoon. Justice
Hansman denied that this was the couple
he had united.
mysterious pair of Maplewood lovers
has been attempting for the last three
times they drove to Clayton and tried To Sc
cure a license without the fact becoming
public. II is supposed that John Sylvester