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The morning call., 1891-12-26
Welded THRICE.
A Woman Marries Her Mothers
Half. Brother.

A strange story of a w0man's experience.
She marries her mothers half brother.
Three times is the ceremony performed
making them husband and wife.
These are points in a story that investiga-
ton reveals as behind q will contest. The
suit out of which this rather remarkable
story grows was that of Elizabeth Cowie
against Charles Thompson and others.
1t was called for trial in Judge Kumler's
court IN Cincinnati, but was not prosecuted,
and formal verdict sustaining the will of
Fannie Thompson was given by the jury.
the suit being TO contest the validity of that
written instrument
The will was dated July 5, 1885, and was
probated the 18th of the same month. 1t
disposed of an estate worth probably 3d.
600. but Elizabeth COwie, the plaintiff in the
case mentioned, and daughter of the tes-
tatrix, was not mentioned Ill 1t. She was
disinherited.
Mrs. Fannie Thompson, the maker of the
will it was sought to set aside. was the
daughter of DR.. James Cowie of Baltimore,
Md. He was married twice. Mr.. Thompson
has child by the first wife. The fruit of the
second marriage was a. son, named James.
The child of the first wife married man
named Thompson and came to this city.
Her husband kept sort of tavern in the
early days of this city, where sons of Scot
land like David Gibson and such men were
visitors. Thompson being a Scotchman.
He had one daughter, now Elizabeth COwie.
After his death, and when his daughter
had grown to womanhOod, her mothers
half-brother, James COwie, came here on
visit. and Miss Thompson and he met.
They fell in love with each other, and q
marriage followed.
Miss Th0mpSon's mother was angry over
the matter, and she and her daughter did
not have anything to do with her for some
years. That marriage was performed in this
city. Trouble arose between the couple, and
a divorce was the result Afterward their
troubles were adjusted and they were re-
married. Then came the revelation that
perhaps their marriage was not legal be-
cause they were of such near blood rela-
ton. Besides they thought that they
should have been married in church.
So, to make everything right, they
were married again in a State where
near relationship did not make any differ
enee, and the ceremony was performed in
church. This was three times they had
stood before an authorized official and had
the words performed that made them hus-
band and wife. The last ceremony was
final. After that they lived together in
peace.
While it was generally believed that Mrs.
Thompson and her daughter had adjusted
elatlOn of the contents of the will seemed to
disprove that belief. At all events the
daughter was disinherited. She at once took
steps to contest her rights.
She would rely on the allegation that her
mother was simply angry over her marriage,
and that was the only reason for leaving her
out of the will. But when dispositions were
taken in Baltimore that revealed the cir
cumstances of the marriage and the troubles
following ii, the case was abandoned rather
than have that matter brought out in court.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
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ONE THOUSAND FED.
There Were More That We're Not
Counted.
The Salvation Army Creates Surprise That
Wins 1t Many Friends-How an Old
Parable Was Exemplifed

The Salvation Army Barracks at 1139
Market street has been sin the throes" for
the past three or four days, and the reason
appeared yesterday when about 400 of the
social derelicts of the city partook of such a
dinner as they had not even dreamed of for
many day. Opinions differ as to the num-
Der actually fed. but it is certain that the
Army" officers had been secretly preparing
for 1900, and there was not much left when
their patrons had eaten.
In the morning there was covenant"
service. practically love-feast of about 400
officers and converts. led by Major Kyle.
The latter had not quite concluded his ora
ton when at u :25 o'clock mysterious hint
was given from the new headquarters below
to ''cut 1t short" The real truth was that
1.-THE manned. the halt and the blind" a new
and unfed army of the city's destitute. was
waiting to be fed according to contract at
II 30 O'Clock, and 10 hungry men moments
seem hours, and hours ages. There was
sprinkling of boys, but not a woman or child
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
A New Subordinate Instituted at Altur,
This Week.

| New Subordinate Instituted at Alturas
| This Week.
California Lodge, No. 1, advanced two
pages to the rank Of Esquire at the last
meeting.
George E. Church. G. c.. officially visited
| Metropolitan Lodge, No. "a, on Monday
| evening. avery large attendance was pres
ent, Including T. F. Bachelor. S. R., II.
| Schaffner, G. X. Of r. and S., and others.
Light refreshments werc served after the
close of the lodge.
| The Grand Chancellor will visit Sunnyside
| Lodge, No. 49, at Riverside on the Goth
| inst. to dedicate its new hall to Pythian pur-
| poses.
University Lodge, No. 162, of Berkeley,
will confer the rank of Knight, IN amplified
form, On two Esquires on next Tuesday
evening. This will make a gain of seven
| teen members during the present term for
| this lodge.
Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 8, and Unity Lodge.
No. 81, propose joint public installation
early in January. at B'nai Birth Hall.
| i. j. Crowley, p. G. c., will visit Folsom
| Lodge, No. 167, at Folsom, on Tuesday even
Ing next. Several candidates will have the
various ranks conferred. and general good
| time will follow.
The resignation of Colonel J. c. Lohmeyer,
| for hye years commander of the First Regi-
ment. Uniform Rank, has been accepted at
general headquarters. and by special order,
| NO. 81. he has been placed upon the retired
| list OF the California Brigade.
| Liberty Lodge, No. IS, of West Oakland,
| following it's usual custom, gave Christ
mas tree social on Thursday evening last,
Christmas eve. which was highly enjoyable.
| Inc tree was laden with good things for
young and old, and when Santa Claus made
| his appearance and began their distribution
| the fun began.
George e. Church, G. c.. accompanied by
| ID. Schaffner, OK. of r. and S., attended
the twenty-seeond anniversary social of Ex-
| eelslor Lodge, No. II, on Tuesday evening
OF literary and musical exercises was pre-
scented and dancing followed. During in
| PERMISSION between dances, ice-cream and
| other refreshments were served.
Liberty Lodge, No. 80. of West Oakland.
| will close the present term and the year
| with net gain of twenty members during
the six months ending December 3lst inst
| The new lodge at Alturas was instituted on
| the I'D inst. by N. Trybschenck, T. c., with
twenty charter members.
| Petitions for new lodges are In circulation
| at Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, and
| Mayfeld, Santa Clara County, with excel
| lent prospects of success.
| The indications are, from all information
| attainable, that the order In this jurisdic-
| ton Will show marked increase during the
| year 1891.
Captain George Lewis of the Veteran
Guard. Division %. has rendered his resg-
nation, which has been accepted.
LleuteDant-Colopel j. Il. Hurlburt and
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United Ancient order Druids.


George Ii. Buck, n. g.. is confined to his
bed with la grippe. in consequence of which
he was unable to be present at the institu-
ton OF the new grove at San Luis Obispo.
Tomales Grove. No. SO, will celebrate its
first anniversary on the Goth of January by
ball. This grove, although one of the
youngest In the jurisd lotion, has over eighty
members. The work is always performed
In good style by NJ. l.. Murphy, n. A.. one
reason which accounts for the large MEM
bership the grove has.
Mission Grove, No. 81, was instituted at
San Luis Obispo with twenty-five charter
members. by p. Rohrbacher, S. R., assisted
by j. H. Knarston. G. S., last Friday even
Ing: The grove will meet every Wednesday
at |. o. o. f. Hall.
James j. Donnely. S. R., will deliver a
lecture on .'Matrimony" before Hesperian
Grove. No. IL. next Tuesday evening.
Iemplar Grove. No. 10, initiated two can
dldates on Monday evening.
>, Hesperian Grove, No. 10. will celebrate
its twenty-third anniversary by a ball at
union-square Hall, on Saturday evening.
January 10th.
The date for the dedication of the ew
Druids' Hall at Pleasanton has be en-
changed TO Monday, January 4th.
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United Endowment Associates.

The district meeting of Confidence Lodge,
No. Is. and Triumph, No. "a, were very
largely attended. 1t was one of the best
district meetings that has been held. Be-
sides having an unusual attendance on the
part Of the Members of the two lodges, Yo-
semitic No. 4, U. S. Grant No. H. Fidelity
No. 10 and Germania No. 20, NJ. Cooney,
&. G.; g. Z. Miller, p. g. c.; L. Schord, p
q. e; q. Pohlmann,V. G. c.; 4. n. Mount,
q: s.: Mrs. Struckmeyer, p. G. g., and
Messrs. Washburn, Aaron and Dolling p
u. Cs. were also in attendance. Interest
Ing and instructive remarks were made by
the different grand officers, and several mu-
steal selections were contributed. The
meeting was presided over by Henry KraIl,
ID. ID. &. G. of Confidence Lodge, No. Is
One check for S625 was presented to one of
the associates present, after which the as
semblage adjourned to the banquet hall,
where, all enjoyed themselves to their
hearts content.
U. S. Grant Lodge, No. IL. had one initia-
tlon at its last meeting, and two appllca-
tons were placed on file.
The report of the Grand Secretary shows
that the order has paid out to date on 1O41
matured COUPONS, 1897. 625, and on 1876 death
claims. ST, $50; total, 1853, 49,
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AN ADVENTUROUS LIFE.
The Story of Woman for Whose Mi
deeds Many Men Have Suffered

The Story of Woman for Whose Mis-
deeds Many Men Have Suffered.
AT place called Drunken Bridge" In
Salem County, lives n woman, not yet past
the prime of her life, in semi-seclusion.
She Is Sallle Garrison, and the history of
her life is full of adventures. She has been
in prison on grave charges, says a Canton
On. j. correspondent of the New York
Tribune, men have gone to jail for her
again aud again. and two men have been
hanged for the murder of third one on her
account. She has now settled down to live
with her parents at Drunken Bridge, a few
miles from here, on the Jericho road. the
once famous resort for riotous dancing par
ties.
Sallie, when country girl, possessed
great beauty. She began her career by
marrying Ben" Sanderlin of Sabin. where
he still lives. She tired of him soon and
married Cape May County man, about the
time Vineland was founded by Charles K
X. Lands. Their happiness was of short
duration; she eoped with and married
Charles Ogden, with whom she went to live
in Vineyard Deceiving her husband with
only one man was not exciting enough,
S1llle began playing three cornered game
At Vineyard she made the acquaintance of
Charles Howard and Zadok Damrell; she
proposed to Howard to elope with him, but
at the critical moment gave him tbs slip and
went eff with Damrell. They went to Bridge
ton, few miles away. The deceived hus-
band and lover joined hands In the hunt for
the clipping pair. The clippers procured
conveyance and started for Salem by the
way of the Sliloh Turnpike. Ogden and
Howard overlook them at the village of
Shiloh, four miles from Bridgeton. The
couple tried to elude them by driving into q
lane now called Murder Lane" where
they were overtaken by their pursuers. Ths
woman escaped by jumping from the buggy
and running across the fields to a farm
house. The two men savagely attacked
Damrell and literally cut him TO pieces;
they would have killed the woman also if
she had not run away. Ogden and Howard
were captured and hanged OH July 20, 1864.
in Bridgeton.
The much-married woman then made
another matrimonial venture, which this
time, however, landed her in Jail, as her
husband died under suspicious circumstau-
ces, and she was accused of having pois oned
him. She was acquitted and went to In
diana, where she married again. This man
also died soon, and she returned to Bridge
ton, n. j., where she married John Shimr.
and went to live in house on South Pine
street. where they kept boarder, and one
morning, when the two men with a party
went out in wagon to go strawberry pick
ing, they became involved in quarrel about
the woman, and finally Shrimp was thrown
out of the wagon. He died from the effects
of the fall.
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raisins were found up to the samples. The
sale was made. Mr.. Chilgren returned to
Fresno, paid all costs and expenses of the
trip to Minneapolis, and had cents pound
clear for his crop. Before leaving Mime
apolis the merchant to whom he sold said to
him:
Next year, if your raisins are as good as
these. ship them to me. You need not come.
/ will take them"
Mr.. Chilgren is pleased with his success.
1t was quite an undertaking and bold
move, but he made success of it, II Is
lesson for raisin men to think over. They
will think over it no doubt. They are
thinking in that direction already.
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to the hospital the police of the Second Dis
trict were notified that Dora Cohen, three
year-old child, had been seriously burned at
her home, $40 Fltzwater street. The little
one had been playing in the kitchen while
her mother was in the adjoining room she
approached too near to the fire. In an
Instant her light dress was in blaze. The
child's screams attracted the attention of
Mrs. Cohen, who hastened into the kitchen.
On entering the room she saw the child
rolling about the floor, frantically trying to
pull off her dress. Mrs Cohen threw piece
OF carr ct around the child and eXtinguished
the flames. A policeman was notified and
Dora taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital.
On her admission it was seen by the doctors
that she could not recover. and she died
shortly afterward, at almost the same time
as her fellow-sutferer, Gertrude Ovengton.
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WITH A POCKET-KNIFE.
John Creamy Carved George Rice's Right
Ear.

John Creamy Carved George Rice's Right
Ear.
John Creamy, blacksmith, slept in cell
at the City Prison yesterday. He was in a
drunken stupor and could not remember
the circumstance for which lie was thrown
in durance vile. For general information,
and his in particular, it may be interesting
to know that John celebrated Christmas
eve until he became oblivious to time and
surroundings
At an early hour in the morning he rolled
into a saloon at the corner of Sixth and Fol-
som streets and attempted to drink his fif-
tieth glass of egg-nog. Being unable to put
himself outside the deceptive beverage he
was taken to task by George Rice Of Gil
Willow street.
Creamy was too full for utterance. but not
too full TO act. He drew pocket-knife and
attempted to carve Rice's right ear. Police
man T. Conway interrupted the surgical
operation by arresting Creamy on a charge
of an assault with intent to commit murder.
Rice went to the Receiving Hospital to
have an incised wound in his right hearing
apparatus stitched mp, after which he trans
ferred himself to his home.
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BEATEN, BUT NOT ROBBED.
How Henry Strauss, n Dairyman, Had


How Henry Strauss, a Dairyman, Had a
g. Time"
Henry Strauss, dairyman living In a
Broadway lodgng-house, started out on
Thursday night to have ''time," and he
had it. He wound it up by landing in the
City Prison Hospital at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning with face that looked as though
it had been struck by harvester. Num-
erous cuts, bruises and Commissions covered
his face and head. He claimed to have
been assaulted and robbed, but an investi-
CATION showed that while celebrating he en-
tered 'Barbary Coast" saloon and sought
a fight He was accommodated. and during
the scrimmage his injuries were inflicted.
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THE M0JAVE.
Pomona Man Makes a Prospecting Trip
in That Region.

in That Region.
Colonel T. W. Brooks Of Pomona recently
returned from a prospecting trip on the
Mojave Desert and up in the region around
Death Valley. He Travelled over 500 miles
alone. He says the mineral resources of
the country are alone enough to warrant the
building of the proposed railroad from Salt
Lake to Los Angeles. He gives details of
VEINS and deposits of silver opened up by
would almost furnish enough traffic for a
road, but at present the ores cannot be
profitably handled. Being alone, with tue
care of a team in country inhabited only
by few wild beasts, lizards and stray
birds, he did not do much practical pros
pecting, but he saw enough TO convince him
that that apparently worthless and very
fOrbidding country is OF immense value,
and that the wild beasts, birds and reptiles
will not have exclusive possession much
longer
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Celebrated With Music and Roasting.

UT ''''t w WI w usiC HHV It ehstIng.
Miss Elizabeth Appeman of Middletown,
Mo-, has celebrated her one hundredth BIRTH
day anniversary. A big dinner was served
at her dwelling, in which she lived for
eighty-fve years. and all the ministers of
the town and number of other persons
we're present She was serenaded by
brass band, which played both outside and
inside the house, and at her own request
rendered Nearer. My God, to Thee"
as she is Familiarity called. still keep. In
remarkably good health. and bids fair to
live a number of years yet. Mr.. A. r.
Appleman, formerly President of the New
ark (Ohio) Machine Company. is nephew
of the old lady.-Cincinnat Enquirer
The morning call., 1891-12-26

had fled with portion of his manacles,
and being shot and hard pressed had soug hit
refuge in the tree and there died. As tn ere
is no record kept of the past criminal his
tory of this nation. his identity will ever re-
main mystery. One popularity of the
skeleton is that the tree had grown partly
aronnd one OF the legs and it was soli1ly
incased in the wood.-FOrt Worth Gazette
The morning call., 1891-12-26

Court Robin Hood, No. 1891. A. o. F. of
a.. has elected the following officers: An
drew Smith, c. R. (re-eected); Emil Hirsch-
berg. S. C. r. (re-elected); Joseph Hatfield.
T. (re-elected); w. H. johnson, F. S. IRE
elected: William J. Hensley, K. S. IRE
elected; John A. Mcleod, S. W; John
Ross. J. W; John Molin, S. B. (re-eected) F.;
John Griffen, j. b. (re-elected); DR.. George
Aurora Lodge, X. and l.. of H., has
elected the following officers: Louise E.
Kenealy, 2. P; Louisa A. Balch, p. Isabel
BeeeEer. V. p; Annie Thomson, c.; DR..
A. l.. Cook, T.; l.. r. Holcomb, r. s.; L.
A. Rarp, L. s.; 6. w. Holcomb. e.; Media
Fagerberg. Guardian: A. Z. Watson, S,
George Geigenherst. Q.
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FRATERNAL INDEX.
Lodges and Membership of Mark
Grand Lodge, England.
Number Of Ladies Who Have Become Daugh-
tiers Of Rebekah-Present Condition Of
the Manchester Unity.

I'm order to secure Insertion all matter IN
tended for this column should be handed In
addressed TO The "Fraternai Editor" All COM
munlcatlOns must bear Ihe name and address OF
me senderi II not, The matter Will not be pub
hsleul
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ROYAL MAlL STEAM Packet Cl

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The German ReichsJag will be asked to
appropriate Sl25, 900 to The imperial secret
service this year instead Of So, 900, as here
tolore. The increase is due to the Govern
mehts Intention to restore to its rightful
owners the Guelph fund which has hereto
lore supported the secret service.
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COMpAGNIE GENERALE
CuNARO LINE,

New York to Liverpool, via Queenstown.
from Pier 40. North River
FAST EAfRESS MAIL SERVICE
servla, Dec. 19, 80 AM Umbra, Jan. 10, 100 AM
Etruria Dec. 70. 200 PM Gallia, Jan. %, 80 PM
Aurania Jan. 2, d 80 AM Etruri a. JAN 80 5 30 AM
Bothnia Jan. 9, / 100 PM Aurania, Feb. g. 100 pm
Cabin passage. $50 and upward; second cabin. sS5:
kteerage tickets TO and from all parts OF Eurous
Stvery low rates For freight and passage apply ss
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Good accommodation can always be secured on
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Engineer Officer j. NJ. Keenan, of the First
Regiment, have made application to be
placed upon the retired list of the Uniform
Rank
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Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sicF we gave her Castoria.
When She was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung to Cestoria.
Whens hehad Children, she gave them castoria.
nu9 by SaTuTn
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II you feel all broke up and out of sorts agtate
your liver with Simmons Liver Reg ulator.
The morning call., 1891-12-26

The following music will be rendered In
Golden Gate Park this and tomorrow af-
ternoona.
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Official Assessment Table,

There will be no assessment for December in the
Young Mems Institute and Young Ladies' Institute.
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IAUsALITo-sAN RAFAEL-sAN aUENTIH
VIA
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAIL ROAD
TIME TABLE.

Commencing Tuesday, nec. 1, 1891, aud
until fertilizer notice, boats and trains will run Is
follows:
From SAN FRANCISCO for sAUSALITo ROSS
VALLEY and SAN RAFAEL Cweek daysj-T:31
$3.50, IL 100 A. NJ: l 40. 1925, 4 80. 6:l0 P. NJ.
tSundaysl-S:Oo, 1O:OO. 1880 A. NJ; l:30. $500
$500, $3.50 p. NJ.
From SAN FRAN CISCO for MILL VALLEY CwesS
dsys)-7:35 e:30 IL 800 A. NJ; 1925. 4;35. 6;lo
p. N.
(sundays)-s:00, 1000, IL 80 A. NJ; 80, 8: 500
800 p N. Extra trip on Satur days at AS p NJ
From SAN RAFAEL for SAN FRANCISCO (yeer
dnys)-625. 7;45, $3.50, Halo A. NJ; AS, 3:3l
f:55 P. NJ.
tsundays)-S:Oo, $3.50 4. NJ; 1900 ": 1880. $3.50,
8 100 P. NJ. Extra trip on Saturdays at rs r. II
Fare, SO cents, round trip.
From MILL. VALLEY for SAN FRANCISCO1wess
days)-6:4O. 7:55, $40, lI:O0 NJ; $685. 5:Jl
r. NJ.
(Sundays)-s:lo, 1910, l1:40 A. NJ: LAS, 1854
6:l5 P. N. Fare. 80 cents round trip.
From SAUSALiIo for SAN FRANCISCO (wesf
days)-I:OO S:15. 1905, 1853 a. N 2:3o. 4:05
80 P. NJ.
(sundays)-s:45. I0:4o A. NJ; l2:is Gals. 4I5,
6:s5 N. Extra trip on Saturdays at :UJ r. 4
Fare, Is centi round trip
'ruRnut.H TIP aINS
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MISCELLANEOUS.

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute. r-s-s>-
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co.
- SAN FRANCISCO, cal.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, MY.
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PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP CO,

DISPATCH STEAMERS FROM SAN eS
IL Francisco Tor ports IN Alaska A. Il 800
Decem Der u. January 8, %. February s. %.
For British Columbia and Puget Sound ports,
December "a, 81, January ., and every Friday
thrrea ter.
For Eureka, Humboldt Bay. Wednesdays, sAx
For Santa Ana, Los Angeles and all way poets sverF
fourth anu iItn day, A
For San Diego. stopping only at Los Angeles. Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo etory fourth aad ifth
day at 4.
For ports in Mexico 26th OF each month
Ticket Of1ce-Paace Hotel New MohtyomsryIS
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