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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1891-06-06
His Closing Days ClOuded by the Al.
Fiction Of Paralysis.
Gen. FeAtilcrston'S Life rs Soldier, states.
man, Lawyer and u Man Respected
and Loved by All.
p.uial to Memphis Commercial

Special to Memphis COmmtrciaLl
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. May 2S.
Gen. Winfield Scott Featherston died
at $50 o'clock tonight. Two weeks
ago he was partially stricken with par
alysis and has daily grown worse
Medical skill was exhausted in the at
tempt to relieve him. but day by day
the grim destroyer laid his ruthless
hand more heavily upon him and h"
soon lost the power OF speech.
Gen. Fcatherston was IS years old
and for nearly half IA century has been
a central figure in the affairs ofMississ-
ippi. When very young man he was
elected to Congress and served two
terms, voluntarily retiring to devote
himself to the practice OF law. He
was then living at Okolona. but soon
afterward, which was early in the sos.
moved to this place. where he has since
resided. He was twice married. bu,
had no issue by his first wife. The
second wife was Miss McEwen. IL
most estimable woman. and from their
union seven children were born, four
of whom are still living. Mrs. Feath.
erston and two of the children died
with yellow fever in 1878.
SOLDIER AND STATESMAN.
During the war Gen. Featherstou
rose to distinction, serving with mark
I'd gallantry both in the Army of Vir-
ginia and the trans Mississippi depart
mcnt. His first appearance in public
life after the war was rs a member OF
the legislature elected in 1875. and he
was the chairman of the committe that
drew up and successfully conducted to
II close the impeachment articles
against. Gov. Adelbert Ames and the
other carlet-bag officers who had loot
ed the State Treasury. He also served
in the term 1S79-sO, and as the chair
man of the Judiciary Committee was
most instrumental in the revision Of
the State code.
ON THE BENCH.
In 1881 Gen. Featherston was ap-
pointed to the Circuit Court bench,
and served six years with great digni-
ty and ability. He was member of
the late Constitutional Convention,
and though past his three-score and
ten years was one OF the most tirelesS
workers on the floor, always command
ing the profoundcst respect from his
colleagues.
Gen. Featherston was scholarly
man, learned in The law, and devoted
to study.
Gen. Featherston wasa distinguished
Mason, and will be buried by the
Knights Templars. Tho town is in
mourning at tho loss of its foremost
citizen.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1891-06-06
4 SOLDIER RETIRED,
Gen. ". S. Featherston's Battle Of
Life, is Ended.

4 sad Closing ola Noble Mans Successful
Career
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GRENADA. MISS SATURDAY: JUNE G. 1884,

ent. 1t was a scene ever to be remem-
bered, and doubles will be treasured
up by the thousands present. We
only wish we had the space and time
to give q more full account of this
eventful occasion this week. The fol-
lowing is
GEN. WALTHALL's ADDRESS:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
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" HERO OF HUMBOLDT"

Assemblyman Bledsoe's Reception by
the American League,
Americans Welcome the Hero OF Hum
boldt County, Cal, the Hon. A. G. Bledsoe."
Such was the legend above the speakers
stand that greeted the Assemblyman from
the northern redwood belt as he entered
Alcazar Ball last night. Several hundred
members of the American Patriotic League
had assembled to welcome him for intro
ducing and advocating the bill providing
new restrictions to the admission Of for
eigners as citizens.
The singing of ''The Red. White and
Blue" was followed by red-h0t speech by
Benjamin +. Morgan, in which he had con-
siderable to say about immigration and
naturalization.
Assemblyman Bledsoe was introduced as
the guest of the evening and overwhelmed
by his reception. He made q neat speech.
in which he said that. although he would
always be a staunch Republican, he would
ever advocate the principles of the Ameri-
can party. Some day he hoped to see en-
blaz0ned On the banners from Maine to
California, America for the Americans"
In speaking of the citizenship bill he said
that SO strong were the petitions in its
favor that even a doodle" Legislature had
to pass it. When the matter next came up
before the Legislature in the form of O
constitutional amendment he would do his
utmost in favor it.
Charles Parish sang THE Warrior Bold"
after which every one joined in singing
The Star-spanged Banner" and Amer
lea and the reception was over.
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NOTES FROM ABROAD.

Baron Rothschild placed saloon carriage
at the disposal of Mr.. Spurgeon in his Con.
tinentai progress to MentOne.
A census taken in Liverpool on a recent
Sunday showed that IS, 900 persons attended
church In population Of over half mill
ion.
Mr.. Gladstone is expected to develop a
perfected home rule scheme at the confer
ence Of the agricultural delegates which Is
about to be commenced at the National Lib
eral Club.
1t is stated on good authority that the
Prince Of Wales, on his return TO London,
will interest himself even more pronounce
ediy than before ON the question of the
dwellings of the poor.
Russia will not complete her armament
before July, 1894, although 43o, 900 re peating
rifles are to be manufactured yearly in the
Russian arms factories and similar num-
Der in France for Russia.
A London parson wants to rehash the
Dixie scandal. He is engaged in sitting the
entire evidence produced at the trial in or
der 10 arrive at an impartial decision, which
he Will publish in pamphlet form.
A new baccarat scandal is occupying Lon
don high society. A young Lord cheated at
a game which had lasted all night, and
where the stakes summed up half million
of dollars. 1t was at fashionable club.
A luminous crayOn has been invented
which enables lecturers to draw on the
blackboar when the room is darkened for
the use Of the lantern. 1t is likely TO prove
OF value also to students who take notes.
The Irish Executive, which recently as
scented to the desire of the War Office to re-
duce the strength of the military forces in
Ireland, has advised the Government that it
is now imperative to maintain it at the pres
ent figure as the broken elements of disor-
der are again coaleScing.
A Swedish journalist named Undgren has
arrived at Dunkirk, France, from Gothen-
burg. Sweden, having made the voyage in
an open boat, tue dimensions of which are
Length 10 feet. width feet. His only
means of propulsion was oars. He will row
to London ana then return TO Gothenburg.
Cosmetics were the burden of a suit de-
cided in st. Petersburg, brought by re-
spectacle woman, the wife Of civil SER
want. against a hair-dresser for breach OF
contract in failing to dye her hair on tile one
hand and iniuring her head on the other.
Nine. Soorlotf's hair was silver gray at AZ.
and she desired to correct it. The hair
dresser put something on it which first
made 1t stand up straight and then drop out
with great pain TO the lady, aud for that
WAS fined SIS.
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GILLERAN TALKS RACK

But Supervisor Burling Says Ho Does
Not Adhere to Facts.
Street Superintendent Gilleran replied to
tue criticisms of the Street Committee YES
terday by saying. in relation to Union
square and the accusation that he had
grossly overcharged in making out his reoui-
siti0n, that the rock delivered there for
its improvement and reconstruction was
checked by an appointee of the board, and
the number of loads delivered there was
given to his book-keeper by him. In sign
ing the demand for that material he was
satisfied from the area to be covered. as
we'll as by the word of the overseer appoint
ed. that the claim was correct The rock is
OF superior quality, and has to be hauled
three miles.
Supervisor Burling replies to this state
ment by simply characteriZing it as untrue
" In the first place." said Mr.. Burling, 1.-THE
Superintendent did that work against our
wishes and without any authority from the
board. The first knowledge we had of it
officially was when that requisition came in.
AS to the statement that the inspector ap-
pointed by the board checked off the loads
of rock, what does that amount toP He is
under the control OF and responsible to the
Superintendent of Streets. We don't be-
lieve any such sum was ever spent on that
work. and therefore will not sign the reuui-
sltion. Even If that or any other sum was
spent, it was unauthorized, and for that rea-
son, If for no other, il should not be allowed"
Mr. Gilleran also makes defense in rela-
ton to Alta Plaza, stating that the money
spent there was not under his administra-
ton, and the present board has done him a
great wrong by letting the contract out over
his head. By law the work should be under
his control; in fact, it is not he Will,
therefore, refuse to sign the bills or progress
estimates presented by the contractor. James
Dyer. According to Section IS of the Con-
SolidatiOn Act no demand upon the treasury
can be audited until it has been passed upon
by every officer whose duty it is to indorse it.
In conclusion Mr.. Gilleran states that the
Street Committee is letting contracts on CAL
if0rnia, Front and Sansome streets for 80
cents foot, when the work should be done
for Is cents a foot at the extreme limit
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broke out afreSh as the parents of Mrs.
Gosch entered tile rooms. themselves hope
lessly overcome with grief.
Ii was scene to try the nerves OF sea-
soued men, and the few members of the
sterner sex present made haste to seek the
comparative quiet OF the outer parlor, while
the Rev. J. II. Schroeder of the Lutheran
Church offered the last consultations of reli-
gon to the relatives over the bodies.
Mother and child Law side by side, the
former in a casket. the latter in little white
coffin. The gndertaker's art had been used
to good effect in removing the evidences of
the manner in which Marie Gosch and her
boy, Willie, had met with their death. The
wounds on Mrs Gosch's face had been
stitched up and enameled over. SO that a
close examination was needed to discover
the designations. The poor woman's face
bore the tranquil expression of one sleeping
peacefully, albeit YEARLY. after LIES ftful
fever. There was no sign of the struggle in
which her soul had gone out into the unds-
covered country.
Even so was 1t with little Willie, whose
tiny coffin, covered and surrounded with the
flowers emblematic alike OF the rssurrec-
ton and the eternal summer of the Chill
dren's Home, inelosed form white and
beautiful as marble bust.
The most costly and beautiful of the
floral tributes were sent by stra myers. who
thus took the opportunity Of reminding the
bereaved parents of Marie GOsch that lone
touch of nature makes the whole world
kim" Not the most eloquent discourse that
ever was preached over the grave OF mortal
man could have surpassed the silent plea of
the mother who had laid down her life for
one child, and had gone To join the other IN
a brighter and q happier world.
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the portals. 1t became necessary at last to
post two policemen at the doors to preserve
order and afford to friends and acqualnt-
ances an opportunity of viewing the re-
mains.
Early yesterday morning the body of
GOsch, the murderer, was taken in the dead
wagon to Odd Fellows Cemetery and in
TERED, unwept, unshryen ard unhonored.
Whether he was mentally or morally re-
sponsible for his act did not enter into the
deliberations of those who decreed that his
resting-place should he unhallowed by the
tears of a human being.
Very different was il at 2 O'Clock the
same afternoon, when the undertaking par
lors were filled almost to suffOcation with
crowd OF sympathetic and almost hysterical
women. There were many, of course, who
grew hysterical out of the very contagion of
their surroundings. A few were quite
nOiSily demOnstratiye, though utter strang-
ers to the stricken family. and these were
quietly but firmly ushered out STILL after
nifty or sixty had been induced to retire to
the ante-room, the hysterical outbursts
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YENGEFUL VENAGLIA.
Verdict of the Coroner's Jury in the GALL
Inquest.

Inquest.
An inquest was held last night upon the
remains Of Paolo GALL, the fruit-dealer,
who was shot and killed in De Martins
fruit-store at 315 and 81 Washington street,
Thursday last. Very Little new testi-
m0ny was developed. the princip al witness
being Mrs. Fortuna Cali, the widow of the
deceased, who testified that her husband
had trouble with DanieIe Venaglia for some
time about house which he had purehas ed
from the latter. The trouble was solely one
of money matters. Venaglia left her hus-
bands employ about two weeks ago. Her
husband had told her that Venagiia had
shown him a pOniard. at the same time say
ing he would kill him. Some days ago her
husband gave Venaglia $40 with which he
purchased the pistol used in the shooting
She knew Nenagiia used the money Tor this
purpose because he never carried pistol
before.
John de Martini, the proprietor of the
store where the tragedy was committed !;
Louis Gracchi, his book-keeper, and Z.
Baclgalupi. porter in the store, gave SINH
lar testimony to what has been already pub
llshed. None of the witnesses testified to
having seen Venagla fire the fatal shot AL
though Venaglia had given previously a
statement to Interpreter Glover to the effect
that Cali had picked up a Ratchet against
him before he shot him, yet at the inquest
the prisoner refused to testify.
The Coroner's jury found that the de-
ceased, Paolo Call, AZ years ofiage, native
OF Italy, and merchant by occupation,
came to his death on November :, 1891, from
the effects of gunshot wounds in the abdo-
men and chest. and that the wounds were
Inflicted by means of pistol in the hands
of Dahiele Venagia
The case Of Venagiia was called 10 Judge
Rix's court yesterday morning, but was con-
tinud until after the inquest.
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COOKING CONTEST.
A Bazaar at Which Cosmopolitan Cola.
tion VIII Be Served


tion VIII Be Served.
The Woman's Educational and Industrial
Union will hold Christmas bazaar on the
Sth. 9th and 10th of December at the rooms
OF the society, 427 suffer street. A large
number of donations in the line of fancy
work and refreshments have already been
promised, and the affair will probably he as
successful as similar one held two wears
ago.
There will be, in addition to the ordinary
features customary on such occasions. n
novelty in the line of entertainment. con-
sisting of what may be styled cosmopoIi-
tan collation., which will be served on the
evening following the bazaar The collation.
will consist Of national dishes, or specimens
of cookery pertaining to all parts of the
globe. These dishes will be prepared by
members and friends of the union. and
either sent in or cooked in the union kitchen
on the day OF the feast. Tickets will he
sold for the supper or the guests will enioy
the privilege of testing rs many OF the de-
lectable compounds as they desire or as
prudence dictates, after which there will he
vote taken as to the best national cookinp
and prize will be awarded TO the lady
whose delicate fingers have prepared the
most excellent dish. 1t is thought that the
cooking contest will be great success: and
already large number of German. French.
Spanish and New England dishes have been
promised.
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Caledonia Club Nominations.

At meeting Of the Caledonian Club last
night the following members were nomi-
mated Tor the offices 10 be filed at the an
nual election on the 18th inst: Chief, w.
q. Burnett and ID. r. ONeill; First Chief
tain. John Reid, James Mearnes and .John
NJ. Duncan; Second Chieftain, Il. S. Fai-
coner; Third Chieftain, Thomas Wilson
and Leonard McCormac; Fourth Chieitain.
Neil Beaten; Physician. George Adam. Dr.
Mcdonald and DR.. Sutherland. For Board
gan, n. 7. Forbes, j. S. Mcintosh. Thomas
A. McKinnon and Charles A. MePbse.
For five Scottish Hall Directors - Richard
Cratic, D. A. Mcdonald, w. NJ. Urouhart.
George Davidson, Angus Mcleod. James
Mearns, Colin al. Boyd, d. j. Chisholm,
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BLUFFING HIS SWEETHEART,
Jealous Baker Slashcs Hims elf With a

Razor.
John Winans, lovesick baker. tried to
commit suicide at 547 Howard street yester-
day afternoon by cutting his throat with a
razor. He did not succeed, and, after slash
ing himself twice across the right side Of
the neck, became Fl frightened at the flow of
blood and cried for help. Two policemen
were called in from the Shot-tower Station
and removed the wounded man to the Re-
ceiving Hospital There he said he had
tried to leave the earth by the razor route
because his Sunday girl no longer met him
with sweet smiles. To the contrary she
discouraged his attentions, ana frankly
confessed that she was in love with richer
man. He refused to tell the name of the
object of his affections, declaring that she
also would be equally silent on the subject
After his wounds were stitched up he left
the hospital
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the muster of the 3lst ult. at Angel and Alca-
traz islands and at Fort Bidwell, Cal, Major
Frank NJ. Coke making the payments at the
Pre:idio, Fort Mason, Benicia Barracks and
Arsenal and Fort CASTOR, Cal. General
Ruger has ordered commanding officers to
furnish spring wagon transportation, with
suitable escorts, to paymasters. and the
Quartermasters' department transportation
by express of such public funds as may be
REQUIRED TO make the payments.
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Earned runs-Sacramentos l. Three-tase hits
Parrott, Cartwright. TwObase hits-Cartwright
Hustln, Roberts, Sweeney Smith. Sacrifice hits
Sharp. McGuirk ;, SWEET, Hassamer McHale
Hustin, Peoples. First base errors-San Fran
ciscos 2. Sacramentos /. First base on called
balls-San Franchises ), Saeramsntos 9. Left on
bases-San Franciscos 9. Sacramentos g. Struck
out-By Blauyelt .. by Hoffman l. Double plays
McGurk (unassisted). Peoples to SWEET to Cart
wright, Blanvelt to Smith to Cartwright. Reitz to
Hassamer. Passed baiIs-McHaIe 2. Time OF game
i hour and 80 minutes. Umpire-Sheridan.
OfliCal scorsr-Staplelon,
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BORNE TO THE GRAVE.
Last Tribute Paid to Mrs. GOsch
and Little Willie.
The Murderer Buried in Silence in Separate
Grave-Scene at the Undertake
ing Parlors.

Earth to earth. ashes TO ashes, dust to
dust t" was the text from which silent but
all 100 eloquent sermon was preached out in
the Masonic Cemetery yesterday. II was
when the bodies of brave, devoted Marie
Gosch and her child Willie were laid to rest
amid the tears OF many who had never
known them on earth. but whose hearts
went out to them as a result of the CHASTITY
deed wrought by husband and father on
Wednesday last.
All Thursday evening, while the bodies of
the murdered wife and child were lying at
Theodor Derk's undertaking parlors. a
curious and unruly throng surged against
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-07
In Jan Tor Two Hnurs

NJ NJ. Coffey, lawyer, appeared before
Judge Joaehimsen yesterday to show cause
why he should not be punished for con-
tempt Tor uDdignifed proceedings during
the trial of a case. He refused to apol-
ogize. and was sentenced TO pay q fine of
$50 and serve one day in the County Jail
After remaining two hours behind the bars
he secured bis release on writ of habeas
corpus, and bail was set at $40
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-07
oAKLAND,s RANK WORK.
They Cover Themselves with Limo
G.x

They Cover Themselves With Limo in
the San Jose Game.
SAN JOSE, Nov. "a very tame game
WAS played here to-day between the Oak
lands and San Jeses, which resulted in o
score OF 3 to o in the home teams favor.
Oakland's new pitcher. O'Neil. was here.
but was somewhat out of trim. Harper
pitched for San Jose, and did effective work,
striking out ten men. and not giving one
base on balls. Oakland lost the game by
making some rank pays. The rounds were
very muddy, and 1t was almost impossible
for the players to get around the diamond.
The score:
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Rumors of a Compromise.

1t was reported about the courts yester-
day that Miss Florence Blythe. who will be
of age on December 18th, is willing to COM
promise with other claimants of the Blythe
estate. The rumor is to the effect that her
lawyers are willing to part with 81, $50, OOO
fOr q spttlpmput
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Modest in Hia Estimate.

Max 2. Weiderspeil yesterday began suit
in the justices court for S299 damages
against hose Fisches. The latter caused
his arrest for threatening her life. The
charge was dismissed by Judge Worley, and
Weiderspeil alleges that his reputation was
damappd S2Qq
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Sacrifice hits-Eyerett, Dooiey .. Sharp. Bias
on errors-San Joses 9, 0akiands l. Left on bases
San Joses 8, oakiands 5. Hit by pitcher-Sweeney
Struck out-By Harper 10, by O'Nell q. Time O.
camel hour and IS minutes Umpire-Mc Don
aid, Unicial scorer-Derrick.
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Visited hY RurD1ara.

While sleeping in their room at 1907 Powell
street G.. II. Freeman and C. A. Elliott,
medical students. were visited, on Thurs
day night, by burglars. who carried off their
clothes. There was nothing else Of value in
the room for the thieves to take.
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For Beating His Wife.

Joseph Schorenberg was arrested yester-
day on charge of battery. He returned to
his home at 1913 Twenty fifth street at dawn.
and. after beating his wife, struck her i'm
the face with a moncky- wrench.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-07
A New House of Worship.

The Howard-street Presbyterian Church
yesterday flied. articles of incorporation for
a new church. The incorporators are N. w.
Stecker, j. w. Stewart, 4. G. Denniston.
n. w. Cole, A. Fraser, O. +. Won Rhein. It.
X. Mcleod, III. E. BOstwick and A. S. Hall.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-07

The first in the course of Lick lectures
under the auspices of the Society of Califor-
MIA Pioneers will be delivered by O r
Smith al Pioneer Hall next Tuesday even
ing Subject, England. Ireland and Scot
land"
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from John Howard. an inmate Of the
Soldiers Home of Los Angeles County,
stating that his four children came to San
Francisco from Brighton. Mass. in 1877,
since which time he has heard nothing
from them. He requests the Mayor to as
sist him to find them,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-07

The subcommittee of the Republican
State Central Committee. appointed Thurs
day to consider the practicabjlity OF organ
izing State clubs. met yesterday In the Office
OF ID. M. Burns. The matter was discussed