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The morning call., 1891-10-21
HERE AND THERE.
Short Stories Cleaned From DIFF.
ferent Sources.
The Identity Of Captain French's Captor Re
vealed-An Honest Legislator-Too
Much for the Epicurs.

A few evenings ago Colonel E. A. Denicke
entertained at dinner Captain French, a
Philadelphia banker and an officer of the
Signal Corps during the war. Among
the other guests were some men,
bers of the local corps and Colonel
John S. Mosby, the well-known guer-
rilla chieftain. Captain French has contrib
uted a plumber of articles to the Century
and other magazines relating to his escape
from Libby Prison, and at the dinner table
he narrated an incident which has not yet
been published.
"We were attached to Sherman's army"
said Captain French, land as we were
marching toward Gettysburg l was detailed
to reconnoiter with another man. We
passed farmhouse. but afterward re-
turned to the place TO ask for drink Of
water, The house was within the Union
lines and a group of officers was standi ng
in front Before we had an opport unity of
speaking a woman informed US that our din
Der was ready, and although we were con-
siderabIy surprised at this we had no 0bjec-
tion in those days to eat a dinner which was
obviously designed for some one else.
81 AS we left the house man in civilian
dress ordered me to throw up my hands
and surrender As was within Union lines
my first thought was that some soldier was
playing practical joke upon me and care
lessly ignored it. but when the man EN-
phasized his order by pointing an ugly look
ing gun close to my head, | considered it
wise to obey. The upshot of that adventure
was my confinement in Libby Prison. |
don't know who my captor was. but the oc-
currenee was on the 10th Of"
Captain French was interrupted by Colo
mel Mosby. "You are mistaken as to the
date" said the latter, ut was on the nth,
and by the way you probably do not know
that you were almost dead man that day.
When pointed the gun at you | was wig
Cling the trigger, but somehow it did not
work smoothly and your surrender pre-
vented its discharge"
Were you my captor?" asked Captain
French in surprise, 81 heard afterward that
he was one Of Mosby's men,
Il was the man. was Colonel Mosby'
grim reply.
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crossing the Wes ern Ocean. In order to
make this theory hold good, Mr.: Slsyln was
compelled to cast aside many Of the histori-
cal statements which have been handed
down as facts. One Of these, which he dis
missed without very much argument, was
the story that when the sailors were In
state of mutiny after long days Of waiting
for land, Columbus promised to turn back
if the shore was not sighted in three days.
Mr.. Slayin thinks this a fable, and very
much unlike such a determi ned man as
Columbus proved himself to be.
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BEATEN ON HER BIRTHDAY.
Mrs. Bonds Cruel Treatment of a Young
DONG estic.

Domestic.
Mrs. J. H. Bond, wife of an Oakland artist
was arrested yesterday on charge of cru
ely beating Rosie Boley, aged II years. The
girl was employed by her as domestic IN
the formers residence at North Temescal.
1t is stated that Rosie was promised wages
of $40 month, but received only So.
Two months ago Mrs. Bond removed TO
the city and brought the girl with her. Rosie
says that she was frequently very cruel to
her, and on the 1st inst. gagged and beat
her with broomstick. She stood the abuse
until she went to Miss Brundage the land
lady Of the house OF 415 Eddy street, where
the Bonds live.
"On nv seventeenth birthday" said Rosie
yesterday to Judge Worley, =" Mrs. Bond
gave me beating, anG when she heard that
her husband was coming home she gave me
a gold ring on the promise that | would not
tell him of the way she had treated me,
Next day she took the ring away from me
and began to abuse me as before"
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Too Much for the Epicure.

Judge R. S. Mesick is an epicure. and.
having wthal delicate stomach, is exceed
ingly careful as to his diet. He patrenizes
the same cafe daily and is always served by
the same waiter, who is quite as fastidious
regarding the dishes and the service as his
patron. for Consideration. of course.
Yesterday the Judge invited his partner,
Byron Waters. to lunch with him. The
latter prides himself upon his ability to eat
anything and everything. KDowing Judge
Mesiek's weakness, he said. quietly, Bring
me a dish of hardwood. chopped short"
The Judge looked surprised. then dis
gusted The order induced severe attack
of indigestion and the waiter has not yet
recovered his equanimity.
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The Parliamentary Club.

The Parliamentary Club held meeting
last night at their rooms corner of O'Farrell
and Mason streets. President Bannerman
was in the chair. About fifty members were
present.
1t was the first meeting since the death of
Parnell and resolutions OF sympathy for
Mrs Parnell were indorsed. There was
quite discussion as TO the best means of
aiding the cause OF Irish liberty The club
sends annually $1,000 to Ireland to support
the home-rule members in the House of
Parliament,
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Attemnted snicide

Acute asthma drove Fred Olnsy to attempt
suicide last night by shooting himself in the
left breast with revolver. The bullet
lodged near the heart, and Olney now lies
in the Receiving Hospital in critical cond-
tiOn.
Olney is a young man. 27 years of age, and
lives with his parents at 1916 Broadway,
where he made the attempt on his life at 8
o'clock last night He is machnist by
trade, but has been unable to work for
some time on account OF ill-health.
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THE CAT SET A TRAP.
He Uses His Mistress FLY Paper

He Uses His Mistress Fly Paper and
Gets Sparrow.
There is a woman out near Wall street
who owns remarkably intelligent cat named
Jamesey. lie performs tricks of all kinds.
and at times acts as if endowed with reason
ing power. Among his best tricks are those
he performs himself. without being taught.
The last one performed by him. however, is
far ahead of his other performances. About
week ago Jamesey's owner found the house
TO be full of flies. The man of the house is
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DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.

New Theories Concerning the Voyage OF
Columbus.
T. H. Slavin read a paper last evening
before the Geographical Society, in which
lie attempted to show that Columbus knew
OF land In the west before setting out upon
his voyage, which resulted in the discovery
OF America. Several historical authorities
were quoted to prove that he had acquired
this knowledge while IN Iceland. and knew
for an absolute certainty that IcelRndic sail
ors had reached land on several voyages by
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RnrpIarY fnr Rrnshes.

Henry Ellis was arrested last evening for
the burglary of the California Varnish
Works, on Market street, near Eighth, on
Monday night. A broken window and the
loss Of sixteen brushes stand against him.
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THE TRADE WAS VALUABLE.

ut was no easy matter, Tor the trade was
valuable and rapidly increasing, as may be
seen by the price for which it relinquis he'd
it. After great deal OF wrangling the Ca.
madam Pacific decided, on January 1st, t1
lose its differential rate on freight alone fol
the consideration of S5000O0 annually. With
the lower rate withdrawn shipments gradu-
ally fell off, but the line is still handling
considerable freight, and rs the lower rate
still holds good on passenger business, this
traffic is as brisk as ever.
81 understand that the association has
now under consideration the proposition of
Offering another subsidy for lower passen-
ger rate by this line. 1t is fact ,aapd one
not to be ignored. that the Canadian Pacific
is making serious inroads in the American
transportation business. How it will al
end the future alone can tell. "
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Wife Aeainst Husband

Marguerite Desmouln has brought suit
against her husband, Emile, to recover
$780, the value of furniture and utensils
removed by him from her restaurant at 800
MnntpnmarY strnet
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letter Late Than Never

81 Don't pat off until to what can and
should be done to-day" is wise. If you have never
used SOZODoNT for your teeth make bee-line 20
the druggist aud get bottle and begin to use it at
once. Verb sap"
The morning call., 1891-10-21

James Rafferty, of Titu,ville. Pa, stopped
in front OF one of his cows to fix some hay.
She raised her head. One horn entered his
mouth, piercing the roof, and raised him on
tip-toe. Thoughtfully. he dropped some
potatoes from his hand. The COW lowered
her head to get potato, and his life was
saved.
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Accented the Terms.

The womenshoe-itters employed in Buck
ingham & Hechts factory will not strike.
They held a special meeting last night, at
which the terms proposed by the firm we're
accepted
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The Fire Record.

The alarm from Station 152 at 100 o'clock
last night was for a fire in the two-story
frame house at 149 Dora street, occupied by
Bertha Pallet as dwelling. An exploding
coal-oil lamp caused the fire, which resulted
in S15 datnane
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PERSONAL NOTES.

Rev. D. S. Banks of San Rafael is at the
Grand.
DIR. E. q. Hennessey of Napa is at the
Grand.
Rev. r. II. Hartley OF Riverside is at the
Grand.
Ex-Congressman Louttit Of Stockton Is at
the Lick.
E. Jacobs, the Visalia vineyardist. 1t at
the Occidental
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Tho Rarhars, Irninn-

The BARRIERS Union last night had gen.
eral discussion over plans to improve Its or
ganizatiOn. Six candidates were admitted
to membership.
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Rescued from the Depths of Misery.

Some one in America has offered Tenny-
son $4,000 FOR an ode to spring.
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Admission, lOc; Reserved Seats, 25C

MR.. MEYER, Proprietor of the above Theater.
has secured, at an enormous expense,
z a AUSEC-
The Great French Magician, who Will positively ap-
pear Monday evening and every evening during the
a...lA
The morning call., 1891-10-21

1t Is stated that another effort will be
made to nullify the work of the Grand jury.
One of those who have already been IN
dicted for a minor offense will have his
case pushed so that it can be taken to the
Supreme Court, which will have to discuss
and decide the question of the jury's legality
on an Indictment.
This question was not touched on by the
recent decision of the Supreme Court, which
only passed upon the right and power of
the jury to summon and compel witnesses
In testify.
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Kendall.

Lusa Grape is on the sick list-a bill
ious attack
Geo. Walker is home TO see his little
boy who is quite sick.
Mr. f. Angus of Waverly visited at
Mr.. Crapo's last week.
Mrs. Ed Menser of Hastings visited
friends at the hotel Saturday.
Mr. Parker, foreman of the mill at
Elm City got his leg broke last week
while fooling.
Nj. p. Grape who has suffered greatly
since last Thursday with gathering in
his head, is not able to be out yet.
Guy Clark who has been confined to
the house for nine weeks with typhoid
fever, was out Sunday for the first.
Revival meetings are still in progress;
they are well attended, great interest
taken, and several conversions.
The many friends of Mary Dorgan
will be pleased to learn that, after a
long illness, she is able to be out again
and will go home this week
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Decatur.

The Hon. Chas. 5. May will lecture
next Friday evening at the opera house.
Subject, MARTIN Luther"
The remains of Geo. Mcclure were
brought home Thursday evening from
Chicago, where he died Wednesday.
From the quantities of holiday goods
which are daily being carried away
from this place, one might suppose that
the coming Christmas will be merry
one indeed.
The ladies' Literary Association pre-
scented aunt Dinah's Husking Bee" at
the opera house, Friday evening last.
The house was full and the twenty stars
were highly praised. The proceeds
will go for new books.
Mrs. Alexander, living near this vii
lage, was accidentally shot by grand
son one day last week. She was stand
ing with her back to the door and, as he
came through it, he caught the hammer
OF the gun on the casing, the charge of
shot striking Mrs. A. a glancing blow
in the fleshy part of her right shoulder.
She will soon recover.
Burnside Post held its annual election
of officers last Saturday evening, re-
sulting as follows;-Commandcr, l.. ID.
Roberts; Senior Vice Com, VIM. LAYER
teauX; Junior Vice Com. Geo. Lusk;
Surgeon, Henry Manual; Quarter
master; D. M. Pritchard; Chaplain, j
III. Hammond; Officer of the Day, Reu-
ben Colbatzor; Officer of the Guard,
Jeremiah Vought; Representative for
State Encampment, w. X. Van Hise;
Alternate, Alfred Turner.
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Lawrence.

The Maccabees had public lecture
on Thursday evening, followed by Il
very nice social party.
Mrs. Tillou spent several days visiting
her sister, Mrs G. +. Young, in Paw
Paw, returning on Monday.
Miss Cora Fields, daughter of Mrs.
&. +. Young of Paw Paw, called on
friends Monday, remaining one night
as guest of Miss Gertrude Barrows.
Mrs. Rush, who has been absent for
several weeks, returned on Friday ac-
companied by her daughter and child
rem, Mrs Borden from near South
Bend, Ind.
The installation of officers of the
Rising Sun lodge, + q A. NJ, occurred
on Wednesday Dec. 8, 1891, and the fol-
lowing are the ones selected: III. A.
Martin, w. M; G. A. Stebbins, 5. w;
w. b. Crane, j. W.; +. McCon, j. ID.
+. w. Potter, S. d.; +. r. Doyre, L.
"Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phelps, from the
four corners of the west bank of Brush
Creek, were guests of Mrs. Thayer and
Ed. Thanksgiving ."-COurier, Dec. 9th,
1891. Will the editor of the Courier
please tell us in what part of this mum
dane sphere the four corners of the
west branch of Brush Creek is located +?
We have searched both ancient and
modern geography, have made inquir-
les of all those whose memories would
extend back for period of half cen
fury. but as yet have failed TO receive
any information in regard to its loca-
ton. Perhaps his geographical knowl-
edge was obtained in the antediluvian
ages, and limited at best. Do you sup
pose he would refuse the currency from
that remote locality for subscription
TO the Pau Pau Courier? IT'S not the
wisest that know best what to put into
paper, but they that know what to
keep out.
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A Mystery Explained.

The papers contain frequent notices of
rich, pretty and educated girls clipping with
negroes, tramps and coachmen. The we'll
known specialist, DIR. Franklin Miles, says all
such girls are more or less hysterical, nervous,
very impulsive, unbalanced; usually subject
to heahache, neuralgia, sleeplessness inn
moderate crying or laughing. These show a
weak nervous system for which there is no
"emedy equal to Restorative Nervine. Trial
bottles and fine book, containing many
marvellous cures, free at Longwell Bros. who
also sell, and guarantee DR.. Miles celebrated
New Heart Cure, the finest of heart tonics
Cures futtering, short breath, etc.
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Father McKays of Sister Lakes is
poorly.
Miss Josie Carl fell from horse and
broke her arm on Sunday last.
The Odd Fellows oyster supper was
a pleasant affair Fifty plates wereslaid.
Mrs. Emma Brown of Grand Rapids
has come with her children to make a
long visit with her father and sisters.
Mrs. Weller Decker entertained the
Aid society at her home last Wednes-
day, about sixty being present. That is
thekind
Miss Gusta Nordruff was so unfortu-
nate as to lose her purse containing
s14, while shopping in Dowagiac one
dav last week.
Allison Skies was delegate from
the Good Templars' lodge of this place
to the District convention at Benton
Harbor last week.
At their last meeting the Good Tenn
plars received visit from members of
the Lawrence lodge, and had fine lit
erary program, with good music.
Asa, son of Ephraim Lewis of Sister
Lakes, on the 9Th inst, was seriously
injured about his head and face by the
bursting of gun in his hands. DR.. Rose
of Decatur was called and dressed the
wounds.
The high school met last Wednesday
evening and organized lyceum. The
following tough question will be de-
bated at their first meeting, Wednesday
evening of this week: ReSoIUed, That
the Negro has received worse treat
ment at the hands of the Whites than
the Indian. Young Brighter and Dell
Hurlbut, chief disputants.
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Glendale.

John Horton is reported rs better
Cy Davis has returned from his visit
at Allegan.
F. A. Butteriield started up his saw
mill on Monday last.
The meetings at the church still con-
tinue, with good attendance.
We understand that Charley Wilson
will soon be resident of Paw Paw.
Mrs. Chas. Stanley's nephew, who
has been visiting her, has returned
home.
Mrs Betsey Malby has been Il great
sufferer from rheumatism ever since
the dislOcation of her shoulder.
Mrs Dustin has returned from bury
ing her daughter, and brought with her
an infant grand-child to care for.
Miss Gertie Butterfeld has received
the school house flag that she has been
working for, and we will soon see it
floating to the breeze. We think Gertie
should have the thanks of the school for
her work, as she is only small girl.
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Washington GLADDEN. says

Books indispensable part furnishings every
well ordered home whether be the millionaire
the mechanic Children should grow up among books.
That subtle influence that exhales
them from infancy" What better present you buy
boy, girl grown person than good book?
Broughton Book Department this year offers the
popular books at dry goods prices Our whole space
suffice catalogue it, Spend hour looking
You will not be mportuned to buy.
We have amusing games: Tiddedy Winks, Pops Fish
Pond Revers Lotto Bean Bags Ten Pins
and Maps.
Our Doll family is larger than the price Why
have 25cent Dolls that papa and The boys
just 'crazy" for Magic Lanterns
Collar and Cuff Boxes popular for gentle
So the Toilet in leather Backing
useful cheap and popular Toilet Boxes Glove Boxes
Manicure Sets, Handkerchief Boxes Plush well for
ladies' gifts.
Albums make suitable presents everybody AT
they within the reach of any pocket
Silk Cashmere Muniers for the gentlemen always
ceptabe Last Christmas the holiday trade swept through
Handkerchief stock like whirlwind When it
had nothing left therefore stock this is Our
25cent embroidered Handkerchief make handsome presents
Of have cheaper and better them
handsome boxes Japanese hand embroidered Silk Hander
chiefs marvels of beauty and skill Towels always
acceptable Ours are handsome, large, heavy, cheap
In Christmas Cards Booklets you spend nickel
90 and be giving dainty gift
ways in good taste
AS Colonel Sellers used bric-a other
of virtue have Fruit Plates Cups endless variety
Bread and Butter Plates Tete Sets Ice Cream Sets
Pitchers look at Cracker Bowls Salad
Bowls Mustard Pots Salts Peppers Toilet Sets Cupidors
The etc. includes handsome Vase Lamps Slippers for
and still in the list of gifts. Time when
No holiday Slipper for No 10 foot the only suitable
Christmas present for the erner Notwithstanding the
fact that 10 would not into with any degree
of comfort.
The hints only small part of the many useful
suitable for gifts. We have things for the needy
land things for the think discovered
peoples in the way of economical and effective
Christmas gifts
BROUGHTON,
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Mr.. s. w. Luce is still under the doc
tors care.
Bert Algire of Indiana is visiting his
brother Roy.
Mrs b. r. Clark is visiting her son
Herman in Cheshire.
John Crow smashed his hand while
saving wood recently.
Revival meetings will continue at the
M. K. church this week.
A visit at the different stores reminds
us that Christmas is coming.
John Shugars has gone to Pennsylva-
mia to remain during the winter.
Arch Smith and wife of Coolies Wis
tied his brother Will, over Sunday.
Cash buyers for green wood are nu-
merous at 80 cents to 81 90 per cord.
oSanta Claus workshop will be the
feature at the church Christmas Eve.
The funeral of Mrs. Tabor was held
at the Burrows school house last Thurs
day.
Lyman Algire and family of South
Haven visited here Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr. M. N. Dilley is getting brick and
other material on the ground for new
house.
+. j. Clark has now on hand a full
line of collins, Baskets, and undertaker's
goods.
John Eitel, wife, and babe got thrown
from their buggy, but escaped without
any severe injury.
Some of 'the boys" attended the an
nual dinner given by the O.. A. Il. Post
at South Haven, Saturday.
1he !. o. o. +. banqueted brothers
from Lilltson lodge, Bangor, and Nep-
tune lodge, South Haven, Friday even
ing.
Will Simpson has purchased the house
of Mrs Merrill and will move To town.
Leroy Basset will move in George Do
keys house.
The Grand junction preacher held
services at Leache's hall Sunday at 2:3O
O'Clock and left an appointment for next
Sunday at same hour
The dance at Lee Station Friday
evening was not very profitable for
some of our young people, they hav-
ing their whips, robes, cushions, ETC.,
stolen from their buggies.
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hartford

Miss Minnie Ruggles is home from
Plainwell
Mrs. Sage's mother and brother spent
Sunday in Hartford
q. T. Chamberlin and family made q
brief visit in Paw Paw last week.
The infant child of Thos. Clancy was
taken to Paw Paw for burial Sunday.
Mrs. ingalls, of Big Rapids is visiting
with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Engle.
1t is Henry Burrel, instead of Arthur
Burt, who is teaching in the Webster
district.
IL. u. Griflin's canine collided with
Allie Congdon the other day, causing
her 10 fall and dislocate her shoulder
When the inside work in the elevator
Office is completed, Olney and Finley
will have one of the cosiest Offices in
the county.
AT Grange Hall, Thursday evening,
the ladies of the Christian church served
chicken pie The ladies have the repu-
tation of being adopts i'm this branch of
the culinary art, and their suppers are
always well patronized.
The original couplets rendered by the
Lifts. at their last meeting were enthu-
siastically received, until the editor of
the Day Spring coolly offered to insert
the said couplets in his paper at the
rate of ten cents line. The tender
hearted rhymers withered under this
blighting remark, and resolved in the
future not to eschew Spring" Beau
tiful Snow" and the kindred poetry in
which this editor delights. SIC senper
ori0inatitati! 1t has been thus since
the days of Adam.
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Mrs. M. Virgins visited friends in
Kalamazoo last week.

Mrs. M. Virgins visited friends In
Kalamazoo last week.
The Reading Circle met Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Alice
Haven.
A number of our citizens attended
the Sunday school convention held at
Kalamazoo last week.
Miss Jessie BabcOck began winter
term of school in the Waite district last
Monday.
We were among the many that were
startled by the fire alarm Saturday
evening. We did not see the fire.
II. Slower, principal of the Grand
Junction schools, is spending his three
weeks vacation with Bloomingdale
friends.
The ladies of the M. +. society have
a social and fair at their Aid room on
Wednesday. All are cordially invited
to attend.
Those who attended the warm sugar
social given by the ladies OF the Relief
Corps at the Odd Fellows hall, Satur
day evening, report a very pleasant
time.