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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
VERTICAL GARIN FLOORING
The Lumber Man Explains What It
 Is to an Interested Inquirer.

Is to an Interested Inquirer.
 Vertical grain yellow pine floor ing" read the sign on the fence of the lumber yard; and, Vertical grain flooring,' said a man in the olnce, why, that's nothing new.
 But you never heard of it before? We'll, vertical grain flooring is sawed from logs that have first been quar- tered, as quartered oak is sawed. Flooring sawed in the ordinary way, with its grain laying flat, is more or less liable to splinter; vertical grain flooring, sawed from quartered tim, Der has its grain on the edge, the rings that mark the timbers growth showing in parallel lines, for which reason vertical grain flooring has sometimes been called comb grain flooring.
 Vertical grain flooring does not splinter. but will wear down smooth to the beams on which it is laid. and 1t makes very durable and hand- some flooring besides.
 Vertical grain yellow pine flooring is laid in places where the floors are subjected to q great wear and where 1reedom rom SpllnCerS Is especially desirable. It has been used for school room flooring and it is used in stores and office buildings, and in fine kitch- ems. 1t costs more. of course, than ordinary flooring. With the regular flooring at SPA to $50 thousand yer tical grain flooring would cost $52.50 to $54.50 a thousand.
 '.Maple nooring costing $40 to $45 a thousand is now also used to i'll the same requirements for q good floor, but there are people who still prefer the vertical grain yellow pine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12

years or be punished; that they may individually renew the agreement for two years, but no more. {. That at the end of the three o. five years the men and their famxies must return to China
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Going Out cf Business.

Having allowed my stock to run
down because of my having sometime
since decided to retire from business,
| now find myself cut Of so many
articles as to make it inexpedient to
serve my regular family trade in q
manner satisfactory, either to my Gu $
toners or to myself, it therefore be-
comes necessary for me to discontinue
soliciting the customary orders from
this date.
All goods remaining on hand viii
be disposed of for cash in quantitial
to suit in order to close out as quickly
as possibly.
| take this opportunity to express
my heartfelt thanks to all who have
so generously favored me with the;l
patronage during the years 1 have
been doing business in Carson City.
Not only do l appreciate the kind
nes, but regret most sincerity th'
| severance of the pleasant relations
that have always existed between rs
Geo. H. Meyers. In
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22

To accommodate this extraordinary de-
mand for Worlds Fair excursion tick
cts, arrangements have been made for
an additional date Of sale.
The Denver and Rio Grande system
announce that special rates will be
made on June 2Sth in addition to the
dates previously announced.
If you are going east and want 20
travel at the minimum of expense
yet the maximum Of comfort and thor
ough enjoyment you should invest
gate the advantages offered by the Den
yer & Rio Grande, the Scenic line of
the World
Write for our Worlds Fair Phamph-
let and beautifully illustrated books Cf
travel to be found at any of the fol-
lowing Rio Grande ticket offices:
No II East Santa Clara street, San
Jose, No. 1917 Second street, Sacram
ento, No. 117O Broadway, Oakland or
w. j. ShotwelI, General Agent, d. q
r. G. Railway, 625 Market Street, San
Francisco California.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Proposals for Supplies.

The Board of Directors of the States
Orphans Home will meet On June. 25,
1904, at 1:30 p. m in the office of the
State Treasurer, for the purpose of
considering bids for the purchase of
groceries, provisions and meats for
the State Orphans home for the term
of six mOnDns. from and including July
i, 1904, SAID BIDS will be received up
to noon Of June IS, 1904.
All articles are to be first class #
their kind and to be delivered in such
quantities and at such times as the
superintendent may direct, quantity
varying each month as required.
At the same time bids will be receiv-
ed for furnishing seventy .,or4, -,
wood. Sixty cords to be of the best
first growth pine and tamarack spit
wood, and ten cords of the best limb
wood-an to be delivered at the said
Nome.
All articles not satisfactory to be
returned st the contractors expense
BIDS to he directed to the Secretary
Of the Board,of Directors Of the State
Orphans Home. Carson City, Nevada
The Board reserves the right to r.
ject any and all bids.
ORVIS RING
Secretary of the Board Of Directors II
the State Orphans Home.
Carson City, June Il, 1901.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22

ANY war news? You want to know
about Port Arthur or Cripple Greek?
There were 622,1 dots on the Post
elephant,
Only passenger trains will stop at
Keno in the future.
Found--A key which locks like a
switch or paddock kov. Owner can
have same by applying at this Office.
Dr. J. D. Campbell, who attended the
Masonic melting in this city last week.
will be a candidate for State Senator
from Lincoln county On the Republican
party this fall,
Joseph L. LaNatle lest 2 part Of his
hand as a result of getting It coueHt
in a joiner in a planning mill in Reno
Saturday.
The division point was changed
! from Wadsworth to Sparks Sunday,
and hereafter all freight trains will
pass through Reno at the speed #
six miles an hour
w B. Wryick, lumber dealer Of
Falon has filed a petition in bank
| ruptcy in the United States COurr.
His assets are $4,000; liabilities $40
| 600
Just now the talk Of fixing the res
possibility of the SlOcum disaster at
New York will detract attention from
| the Chicago theatre horror. These IL
vestigati0ns result merely in evasiye
report which amount to nothing and
no one is ever punished.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
<S5S
Carnival Float Prizes.

SlTHiS5i FiO6l Tit 49,
First prize, $100; second, $50; third
$40. Chilren' prize $25. Best decor2t-
ed vehicles, $40, $3.50, S. and $3.50.
All intending to compete must no
tify the chairman of the float COM
mite on or before the 18th of June.
The committee reserves the rigns
to withdraw the first second and third
prizes if not notified within the time
limit.
On with the good work one and all
R. H. Mitchell,
Chairman Float Committee
Do not fail to attend the Warren
dance to be given on the 18th of this
month. The committee of arrange
ments have spared no pains to make
the affair a success. Tickets admit
ting one have been placed at tilt!
cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Columbia Booming.

The town of Columbia is rapidly
forging ahead and lumber has been o.
dered for several new buildings. \
commoGious hotel and a bank are pro
jected and there is no doubt but that
with a good water supply and the
tain there will be a large population
in the town very sOon.-Tonopah Boc-
ANA.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the post
poned annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Yellow Aster Mining
and Milling Company will be held at
Hotel Arlington. Carson City, Nevada
at II m. Saturday July 18th, 1904, foC
the purpose of electing directors and
transacting any ether business thai
becomes necessary. By order Of the
directors.
RI. BURCHAM
Secretary
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Trib cures bruises and sprains.
c. w. Friend, Optician.

~ w ilcIitl, optlCIci
For fine repairing try C. w. Frien1
Warted-A man to work on ranch
and milk COWS. Apply at this Office,
The hay crop of Nevada this year
promises to be very large
Hayinghas begun in the Capitol
square
J. c. Hagerman, the old Democratic
War Horse of Washoe is visiting in
Carson.
1t is generally agreed that thos who
hear Key Pittman, Who crates in this
city on the 4th will hear the real
thing,
Marian Nicholson, the author Of
In Bishops Carriage" which has
made such a hit in the East. is visit
ing relatives in Reno.
1t is claimed in San Francisco that
Jefferies leg is alright and his knee
sound but that his nerve is shakey
over the idea of meeting the man
who wants to eXpound Monroe doctrine
doctrine at the Pavilion.
An Eastern inventor has devised an
adjustable pole that can be carried
along with an automobile and hitch
ed in front when the machine bucks.
Horses borrowed from the nearest
farm can be attached to the pole. This
method of propelling the machine is
liable to become quite popular.
No FISHING.
The publ is notified that no more
/ fishing will be permitted at the Cra-
dlebaugh reservoir. This order will Be
enforced as the proprietor has got
tire ing gates and driving cat
tie IS. All tresspassers
viii be p o the extent of the
law. HANS NELSON.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Or. CHAS Won DAD DESkY,

Physician and Surgeon, Office opposite
the State Capitol, Cor. King and
Carson SITS. Residence Patterson
House, King Street.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Photos.

The Carbon Studio is still turning
out good work at the old stand oppo-
site the Capitol Rea sonable prices on
amateurs work.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
-%GAt
DR.. n. A. PARADiS,

Physician, Sergeon and Accoucher.
Ex-Interne of the New York
Lying-in Hospital and Massachus-
etts General Hospital. Hours 81,
-7-9. Office, The Jefferson ResideE-
ce
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
CARSON ASSAY OFFICE.

Assays and Analyses on ores Of
every Description
Samples sent by mail promptly tested
Prices sent on Application.
F. il. MeRRiMAN,
Assayer and Analyst.
?. Q. Box 483 Carson City.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
ASSAYING.

J. c. COURT.
Assayer and MetaIurgist.
Careful and Prompt returns made on
Gold, Silver and lead ores. Leave
orders at the Arlington House or
at the Residence, fifth block west
Of Railroad depot,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
NAN
m AL ~ HnNnE

DR.. w. w. GOODE, .. o. S.
New Bank Building, Carson City, New.
Hours 9-12 and Is. Phone SO.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
@5~
DR.. A. HUFFAkEP

office anr Residence. one block from
Main street. Office hours ID,
IS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
AtRA4-
VIM. ]. ClRCE, M. ..

Physician and Surgeon. Office and Res
idence THE Exchange" Office
- Hours, to .. m.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22

DR.. w. n. CAVELL, D. D. S.
Carson City Nevada. Office over
State Bank & Trust Co.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Wv
WIN. WOODBUTN.

attorney at Law. Office north Of Cap
itol Building, Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
Secretary

Something New for Worlds Fair
Visitors.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
T. r. HOFER,

T. r. HOFER,
Agent for Fire. Life and Accidel'J
Poicies, Office New Bank Bull
ing, Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
J. D. TORREYSON
1E%

Attorney at Law. Oftice King Sire It,
Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22

j. r. JUDGE,
Attorney at Law. Office north OF Cap
itol Building Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
-HON
JAMES G, SWEENEY,

JAMES G. SWEENEY,
Attorney-at-Law. Attorney Generals
Office, Capitol Building, Carson
City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-06-22
FRANK WOODWARD

Carriage Painter and Decorator.
Formerly the Cottrell Shop. Car
son City. Nevada South Carson
Street.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11
WILLIAMSON ANDHERMANN
REFLECTED BY INcREAS-
ED MAJORITIEs.
Local Option Carr es by Majority
of Three Thousand-Primary
Election Law and State Print
er Amendment Adopted.

Portland, June 8.-The returns
from over the state show but little
change in the situation from that
announced in yesterdays Journal.
While the first estimates of the
strength of the vote for local option
amendment proved somewhat larg.
er than today's counting shows, it
is safe to predict that the majority
for the amendment is in the neigh
bofhood of 5000 votes, which, it
must bs conceded, is a remarkable
hand-raising for the measure.
In the First congressional district
it is now conceded by the republi-
cans that Hermann's plurality has
been materially cut. According to
official figures Tongues plurality in
the election of 1902 was 1872.
Chairman Tooze of the republican
congressional committee today lays
claim to but 5,963 plurality fol
Hermann. 1t therefore seems as
sured that Hermann's plurality has
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11

June 8 toinvestigate the movements
of some bandits. Our intention was
to cruise along the Liao Tnng coast.
About 6 % clock in the morning,
our boat was surrounded by four
sailing boats manned by Chinese
soldiers, who, without explanation.
opened fire, their shots falling all
over our boat. We were below
waiting, and Elzel, looking out, re-
ceived fearful wound in the back
Of the head. and expired in few
moments.
The Chinese, who were dressed
like pirates, said they mistook' US
for pirate boat they were seeking.
They afterward donned uniforms.
I walked to Tien Chwang Tai to
summon assistance. One of the
Chinese crew was badly wounded
and it is not likely that he will re-
cover.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11

part Of their ticket, by good major
tiles. Local option has carried the
county by fully 450, and the tenn
perance people are in consequence
jubilant. G. II. Stewart, the dem
ocratic nominee, was elected coun-
ty judge by majority of 425, his
vote being nearly up to that for To-
cal option. Aside from his election
the democrats have captured the
county clerks Office and have elect
ed the entire legislative ticket on
the face of the returns. The high
est man on the republican legisla-
tive ticket, F. 81. Cornett, who was
up for reelection, is only 10 votes
short of those cast for the lowest
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11

Oregon City, Or. June S.-Her-
mann will probably carry the coun-
ty by SO votes. Zinser, county
school superintendent, will probs-
bly, have Is votes majority, which
is wofully small for a county with
l 900 normal republican majority.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11
Notice for Bids.

For building a school house in
district No 18, to be finished by
Oct. I, 1904. Plans and specifica-
tions may be seen at the home OF
the district clerk. The directors
reserve the right to reject any or
all bids. Bids will be received up
to 2 p. NJ. July 2, 1904.
J. NJ. Gilman,
Clerk, Bellfountain.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11

Denver, Colo., June Anna B.
Etzel, stenographer, living in this
city with her mother and sister, re-
ceived a cablegram today announc-
ing the death of her brother, Lewis
Etzel, a newspaper correspondent,
who was fred upon in a junk and
killed by Chinese soldiers. Lewis
Etzel was the son of Gabriel Etzel,
who died in this city several years
ago., The dead correspondent was
l36 years of age. He left home about
ten years ago, and bad never re-
turned. He had travelled extern
sively. and had accompanied some
of the most famous Eastern explor-
alton expeditions. He had often
penetrated some of the widest
parts Of the East Indies, and with
Russell Harrison, a son Of exp res.
ident Harrison, made wonderful
| trip through the jungles of Borneo,
lin 1901.
Eugene, Or, June ALVIN
Lane, 13 year old boy residing
near Walterville, 20 miles east of
Eugene, on the Mckenzie river,
was dragged to death by horse
Saturday evening. The boy and
his older brother went out to catch
a horse which had jumped out Of
the pasture into the county read.
The horse had on a long rope, and
the boys succeeded in getting hold
of it. The animal started to run,
and the older brother let lose the
rope, but in some manner the rope
had taken a half-hitch around his
leg and he was unable to free him.
self.
at break-neck speed the horse
tore down the road, dragging the
boy with him. His brother mount
ed another horse and took after the
runaway animal, and succeeded in
stopping it about a mile from where
it started. The boy was dead be-
fore his brother reached him. The
back Of his head was almost com.
pletely torn off by striking on the
rocks and hard earth, and his back
and limbs werebadly lacerated. The
boy was an orphan and was son
of the late AL Lane, well-known
resident.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11

Niu Chwang, June 7.-Chinese
soldiers from a junk today fired
upon our boat today between
Shwantaitze and Erdiko and killed
my companion, Lewis Etzel, CORES
pondent of the London Telegraph.
I luckily escaped. We left here on
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11

man on the democratic ticket, and
the only hope for him is in the Off
cial count. Prof. WI. jackson,
the democratic nominee for school
superintendent, is elected by a ma
iority of 1,45O.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11
G. r. FARRA,
Physician & Surgeon.

Ottice up stairs back of Graham &
Wells drug store. Residence on the
corner of Madison and Seventh, Tele-
phone at residence, 1o4.
ALI calls attended promptly,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11
Painting and Paper Hanging.
ALI orders promptly filed. Phone
*. Samuel Kerr.
For Sale.

vetch, speltz, timothy and rye grass
seed. Poland China hogs. Shropshire
sheep. One fresh cow pair large geese,
two-horse tread power in running order.
Timothy and veteh straw brighti from
barn.
LII. Brooks.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11

-
Tampa, Idaho, June Last
lsday, while a party Of Utah
lers were going by stage from
'rphy to Silver City, north of
Re, one of the party, Peter Eplett,
ID to be from Salt Lake, and who
d acted strangely for several
|urs, uttered loud yell, and.
finging from the stage, made off
Tough the mountains toward this
y. The city marshal here was
Lifted to watch for the demented
IN and the following day captur-
him and took him to Caldwell,
bere he was yesterday adjudged
lane and ordered to the asylum.
Washington, June General
fangements have been made for
b unveiling Of the statue of Fred
: ck the Great, the gift of emperor
lillian to the American nation, at
b Army War College grounds
Re November 20. The Emperor
l send over a distinguished COM
ssion to represent Germany at
unwilling, and it is understood
it descendants of the men who
Eight with. Washington shall be
ected for this mission.
Ambassador Sternberg will per-
nally represent the emperor on
at occasion, and will make the ad-
Jess of presentation. Addresses
Ill be made by the president, Sec
barry Taft, and Mr.. Tower, the
nerican Ambassador at Berlin.
eIf practicable one of the German
! Enboats of the West Indian squad
IN will come to Washington to
|ke part in the ceremonies, and an
merioan warship, probably the
!olphin, will be in attendance.
(St. Louis, June S.-The historic
liberty bell arrived here today in
eponse to the petition of 10000
blic-school children of this city,
ID will remain in the Pennsylva-
building until the close of the
brld's Fair. s
accompanied by - squad of
1unted police and . long line of
litary organizations, the famous
bell was taken to the Exposi-
b, where formal exarci-ts were
ried out. The gates had been
own open to the sch' ol children
he city and the day had been
bclaimed as a holiday by Mayer
lis. It is estimated that over
lDoo school children formed a
Ftion of the great throngs that
8 lketed the bell when it entered the
rounds. The bell was taken to
he Pennsylvania building, where it
vas installed.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11
Corvallis K Eastern
Railroad
Time Card Number 22.

= For Yaquina:
Train leaves Albany. I245 p. m
&c Corvallis. 49,. goo p. m
g arrives Yaquina. ...... 6:2o p. NJ
I Returning:
Leaves Yaquina. a........... Gas a. m
Leaves Corvallis. s...........I1:3o a. m
Arrives Albany. .12:15 p. m
For Detroit:
Arrives Detroit ........I2:20 p. m
a from Detroit:
Leaves Detroit oit.........I:Oo D. m
Arrives Albany. SIS p. m
Train No. arrives in Albany in time
to connect with S P south bound train,
as well as giving two or three hours in
Albany before departure of S P north
bound train.
Train No 2 connects with the S P trains
at Corvallis and Albany giving direct SER
vice to Newport and adjacent beaches.
Train 8 for Detroit, Breitenbush and
other mountain resorts leaves Albany at
700 a. NJ, reaching Detroit at noon, Civ
ing ample time to reach the Springs the
same day.
For further Information apply to
EDWIN STONE,
Manager.
81. 81. Cronise, Agent Corvallis.
Thos. Cockrell, Agent Albany.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-11

Charleston, S. G., June "A
railroad conductor, who. runs on
the "Sbort Cut" past Lucama, N.
c., says that when the southbound
West Indian mail ran into some
box cars at Lucama a carload of
fertilizer was wrecked. The mail
was thrown on top of the fertilizer
car and was burned Tie next day
the company sold tn- frfalizer to
farmer nearby aod h. hautrd it out
to his farm and scattered it in his
field. When it was being distrib-
uted the hands picked up sever al
diamonds which they took to be
pieces of glass.
The farmer Immediately began a
careful search of the field and soon
found $4,000 worth of diamonds,
which was subsequently increased
by So, 900 worth more. As soon as
the news spread, people from neigh
boring regions joined in the search
and the field was so upturned that
the farmers entire crop had to be
replanted. y
The conductor says that he has
seen several of the diamonds and
It they are undoubtedly genuine.
tI,;,rr boe Loon hood &c.. IL /.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
ZELAYA is PLEASED.
CENTRAL AMERICAN STATES
GAN LIKES UNITED STATES.
People Of Nicaragua DO Not Feel Bad
About Panama Canal, But Will
Build New Interoceanic
Railroad.
81. LouN aMol Speelal.

II In generally believed in the United
States that the republic OF Nicaragua
must naturally feel somewhat sore" at
having bad to take back seat In inter-
oceanic canal matters through the sslec-
ton OF the Panama Colon route. But
such is far from being the case, a. our
neighboring republic has evinced the
hveliset interest In ell matters appsr-
tanning TO her relations with the United
States. The nns pavilion Of Nicaragua
Mt the worlds fair IL another evidence
Of Nicaraguas friendliness toward this
country, and the great esteem In which
the worlds fair 10 held by that Central
American republic Is further shown by
the selection OF some OF her most prom
inent citizens TO form her worlds fair
commission
This commission lie composed OF the
following gentlemen: Senior Don Felix
Pedro Zelaya r.. the actual secretary OF
the treasury, or finance minister of the
republic as well for the past eight years;
Senior Ingeniero Don Alexandra Bermu-
dez. engineer-in-chief OF the republic,
and DR. Don p Garcia Orsono
Senior Zelsya was seen by representa-
tive Of the ST. Louis GLOBE Democrat.
through the courtesy OF an introduction
by Senior Bermudez, who lie in charge of
Nicaragua's exhibit. and In response to
several inquiries made OF him, the sec
rotary of the treasury said:
YES, this lie my irst visit to the United
States. and came here by way Of New
Orleans. must say that this IL a really
grand country, and am highly gratifed
to find that II far exceeds my greatest ex-
pectations of Its grandeur.
Nicaragua you must know, does not
feel the slightest resentment toward the
United States for not choosing the canal
route through her territory. She looks
upon the matter as res adjudicata, and
the incident has been forgotten In the
march Of progress that we are now max