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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-02
INCREDIBLE STORIES.
Told About South America by Waite,
Raleigh and Others.

Told About South America by Walter
Raleigh and Others.
1t was In 1850 that Raleigh published the
highly colored story of his Discovery of
the Large, Rich and Beautiful Empire of
Guiana" Most writers of the day were led
by Indian reports to affirm that the golden
city o. Manoa. upon the banks of Lake
Parime, was to be found near the Maroni
River In what Is now known as French
Guiana. Wherever 1t was, Raleigh did not
hesitate to inform Queen Elizabeth that
these reports were true. Finally, the
Spaniard Martinez, who had a most brill
liant imagination, declared that he had spent
nearly a year in Manoa, of which he gave
an elaborate description, says writer in
the New York Sun.
He said the city was of enormous size and
its population almost innumerable. Not less
than 5000 workmen could be seen at their
daily toll In the principal street. The En-
peror's palace, built Of white marble, orna-
mented with gold, occupied beautiful
island. Three artificial mountains enyironed
the palace. One Of them was of solid gold.
another OF silver and the third of salt, which
was protected in some mysterious manner
from dissolution. The palace was supported
upon columns Of alabaster and porphyry.
Around 1t were galleries Of ebony and
cedar. the woodwork lavishly inlaid with
gold and precious stones. Two towers
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-02

The Weipht of Greenbacks.

Do you know how many 81 bills it takes
to weigh as much as $50 gold piece?
Driving out to White Bear recently one of
those walking compendiums of useful infor-
nation sprung the above query and the
opinions that il elected show remarkable
range. One member of the party whose bust
ness tits to handle money in large sums after
profound thought, suggested that the num-
Der world be from 1000 to 1900. Others
guessed down the line TO 800, but no one
less than hatnumber After all had placed
themselves on record, the compendium
cording to their condition as to dir.ness
and age. He could just as well have based
his calculations on $40 bills, bat the man
who was giving them weigh preferred 10
make the test with smaller denominations
St Paul PiOneer-Pre
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-02
The Rugrsaest Path in Life

II it be but irradated by good health is shorn or
distastefui features. Hosts OF distinguished
men and women have uttered regrets for past
when young, full OF vgor and hope though battling
with obstacles that seemed well nigh insurmounta-
ble their pulses beat their veins tingIed with the
glow Of Joyous health. Chronic inyaiids. would
you once more feel that glow. would you-as OF
yore-sleep, eat, digest perfectly? Then use. with
persistence, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters foremost
among TONES, most reliable of vtalizing medicines
Nervousness, dyspepsia, hypochondria loss of
appetite aud sleep, this grand reparative of a de-
oiltated physique and impaired constitutional
vigor speedily prevails against. Rheumatic aud
neuralgia ailments, maIariaI disorders, kidney
troubles, and the growing inrmties age are sue
cessfuy eombatted by this benign specific. 81
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-02

Americans. were they his countrvmen ?
Were they of those whom the Molly's Hope
was seeking?
Forward to the signalP' he cried nut.
Zach and the Others followed him as he
made bis way up the rocky slope by which
the promontUry is joined to the body of the
island.
When Willis and his men had reached
the signal they found the staff to be securely
set In deep split in the rock, a fact hich
explained its having remained standing so
long AS they had already discovered by
means OF glass the staff was the broken
end OF bowsprit and ha come from the
wreck below. As 10 the rag nailed to it, it
was nothing but shred OF sail, unrayeled
oY the winds and without any mark to
identify it.
At an order from Captain Willis the two
seamen were about to chop down the staff,
when Zach French burst out with:
''Captain. look! Look there!"
What is it, Zach?'
The bell yOnder."
Swung upon frame. still solid and
strong, there was bell, the clamp of which
was c0rrOded by rust The castaways had
not been content 70 set up the staff and nail
flag to it; they had transported the ships
bell to this spot, hoping that 1t might be
heard by some passing vessel. But should
not this bell bear the name of the
snip to which it had belonged, In
accordance with an almost uni
yersal custom among merchantmen
Willis had taken a few steps in the direction
OF the bell, when he suddenly halted. At
the foot Of the wooden frame lay the re-
mains of a human skeleton. or more cor
rectly speaking, small heap of bones. to
some of which shreds of clothing were
clinging There must have been five of
them, five survivors who had taken refuge
on this bare island. Four had died and the
fifth had been left alone. Catching sight of
ship In the ofting this poor wretch had
one day crawled out of his cave and
dragged himself along up the rocks to the
crest of the prOmontory, with the thought
to ring this bell, to sound one last peal OF
despair rather than hope, and had fallen in
his tracks never to rise again. After CIV
ing orders to the two seamen to dig n grave
for the bones of this last survivor, Captain
Willis made sign to Zach to follow him in
the direction Of the bell.
Engraven upon il and still perfectly legi-
bic were this word and this date Dread
naught, 1870"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-02
Proof That Cats Can Talk.

An Androscoggin County woman will
have it that animals talk to each other.
And this Is the anecdote she relates to prove
her theory:
She has two cats, Dot and Dots young
est, named for his exploring propensities
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-02

Cincinnati claims to have the tallest police
man In America. The man who enjoys the
unique distinction Is John Hanlon, who was
recently appointed as sub-patrol. Mr.. Han
Ion is % years Of age. Is 6 feet 6A inches in
height and weighs 208 pounds.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-02
HORSEBACK RIDING.

Walter Besant, in Harper's Weekly
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
TeLeoRAPhlc eRevITIes.

Captain Kenyon was indicted for murder
at Wakefield, II. /.
There was collision near Atlanta, Ga,
one trainman being killed..
It seems probable that the car will visit
Emperor William noxt month.
Two burglars were caught at Eos,
Claire, Wis, one being wounded fatally.
The steamship Saxon Prince collideo
with two steamers, sinking ono OF them.
The steamer California was wrecked or
the Island Of Oruba, one Of the Dutch An
titles.
Nine thousand coal miners In the Pitts.
burg railroad district are TO demand more
wages.
Three boys were killed while catching
rides on tho railroad at the Chicago stoch
yards.
EnRland's recognition Of the Chilian
iunta was the result Of the demand OF
capital.
Russia Is urged TO lie neutral In ths
Chinese trouble and strengthen her posi-
ton in the east.
The Italian governments prrohibiticr
Of the Catholic European congress has
been withdrawn.
committee declines the Democratic propo
sition for a Joint debate.
Turkey seems to have found moro thar
her match In the Yemen insurgents, VIII,
continue to make headway.
Charles L. Blood Of Charlestown. ". Ii.
was arraigned at Claremont. N. H., foi
tho murder Of Charles Pecor
Tho alleged speech Of the Grand Duk,
of Baden. predicting an early outbreak o.
a war with frances discredited in Berlin
A Paris paper expresses the hope tha
the Alsation passport decree may attcnu
ate the effect Of Emperor Williams speech
at Erfurt.
The situation In China is reported to b
much worse. The valley Of the Yang .tse
Kiang is In rebellion and otherisections ar
ready for revolt.
Soldiers Of the junta created disturb
ance In Santiago, demanding TO be sen
homo and complaining Of their treatmen
in other respects.
To palliate the resentment shown b,
Germany at the favors recently showere'
on France the pope has decided TO Great
the bishop OF Metz a cardinal.
G. G.. Carleton e. Co, dealers In rubber
goods, Chicago, have failed. The liablli
tiles are placed at $50, 600 TO 10000 and tn
assets at about 80 per cent of the liabili
ties.
The board Of directors Of the ST. Loui
exposition have closed CONTRACT with p
S. Gilmore 20 play there IN 1852 and ls9
with o band composed OF 100 flrst-clas
musicians.
A general invitation Is extended TO tn
Grand Army; Sons Of Veterans and uni
formed bodies throughout the country Il
take part in the unveiling Of the Gran
monument In Chicago. Oct. 6
Nine boxes Of dynamite ard six sacks q
powder have been discovered at Port Sal
Giovanni, Italy, intended for shipment
Rome. Several important arrests hav
been mado in connection Nth the discov
cry.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
PROBATE COURT.
What Was Done at the Regular Session
Yesterday Afternoon.

what Was Done At the Regular Session
Yesterday Afternoon.
The regular session of the probate court
was held yesterday afternoon before Judge
Blodgett.
Maria l.. Bethel was appointed guardian
of Hattie l., Mabel E., Harold, Herber,
and Carrie M. Bethel with bond of 5000.
The petition for the probate of the will
of Sarah Boylan was continued for one
week as the witnesses were not ready.
Eiwsrd w. Blodgett, administrator 90
the estate of Richard Bassett, was given
leave to sell certain real estate at auction.
Eliz ,beth b Miller, guardian of Ephrsim
M. N. Miller, was given leave to sell GER.
tain real estate with bond fixed at slo0.
Henry +. Basseu was appointed admins
traitor de bonis non with the will annexed
on the estates o: Squire French and Betsey
+. Fref ch.
Petition for probate of will of Zibs
Newe was continued three weeks.
Richsrd Duglsl". executor cf the estate
of Sussnnsh Dug1ale, presented his fire.
and fiaal account and IL was contii uel fol
three weeks.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
SUITS FOR LIBEL.
Detective Chapman Said to Have sued
the boston Herald and Globe.

Detective Chapman Said to Have sued
the boston Herald and Globe.
BosroS, Sept "A 1t is understood that
George w. Chapman has begYp suit for
libel against The Herald and Globe In the
sum Of $4,000 each. The suit ts brought
for alleged false statements published in
those papers during the past few days, I'm
plicating him in various criminal acts.
Chapman has secured as bis counsel W.
b. Gale. and the writs will be rethrnable
the first Monday In November.
Many people who have read the state
ments of the two old criminals, Lapgdon
w. Moore and James Munkittrick, IN con-
nection with their charges against Chap
man, wonder why the burglarics and gen-
eral stesJings TO which these nneh knve
confessed are not now made o reason for
their arrest. The fact is these men can
not be convicted for those old crimes, be-
cause section Is Of chapter 2l3, public stat
utes, provides that indictments, IN all
cases except murder, must be filed within
six years after the commission OF the Of
fense; but any period during which the
person charged was not usually aud pub
licly resident within this state shnll not te
reckoned as part Of the six years
Now IL 30 happens that Moore and Nun.
kittrick have lived In MASSACHUSETTS, for
more than six years since the commission
OF The crimes 70 which they have confessed
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
A DIFFICULTY ADJUSTED.
4 Saloon Keeper Threaten'd "a NUl
Man But ChaDged NJ. n ind.

4 Saloon Keeper Threaten'd 10 Kin n
Man Eut ChaDged His inJ.
A difficulty that was at fire. e ught
would b, brought into the ca /. vas
amicably settled today. The rggrie we'd
party and the aggressor met and cooclu led
the best way was to drop the matter.
The facts of the case, ss near as can be
learned, are that the party who claims to
have been injured went into the saloon of
the other man and engaged in game OF
cards. A fellow who was standing back Of
him skept msking funny remarks which
exasperated the man to whom they were
addressed, so much so that he struck him.
The proprietor of the place proceeded to
help the fellow who was struck and they
were making it lively for their visitor when
he concluded that discretion was the better
part of valor, and ran.
Then the saloon keeper drew a revolver
and fred at him, threatening TO kill him II
he came back.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
OFFICER AND HIS BLACKJACK.
They Come Near Creating n Rig Row q
the State Fair.

They Come Near Creating n Rig Row Al
the State Fair.
Y,u rdsy there came near being a big
row a, the State FIR shortly before
o'clock
Superintendent Palmer of the N. Y. &
N. L. RR., which runs into the park, was
personally supervising the arrival and de-
psrture of trains from the park and at one
time he had occasion to cross inside the
race track. As time was precious to him,
he attempted to cross the track while race
was in progress.
Some over-oflcious specisl policeman,
armed with authority and a black jack for
the time being, stopped him and struck him
with the weapon, dangerously ipjuring him.
Word soon reached the train hands on duty
near the park and it was only by the great
est efforts that bloodshed was prevented.
Everybody who saw the assault was in.
dgnsnt and the officer was lucky that sum.
mary proceedings were not taken in his
Ha
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
OFFICERS GOT WRATHY.


1hree Policemen Go On n wi'd 6oos,
Chsce For risoner.
About 10 o'clock last evening word was
telephoned to the police station that man
was sleeping of q drunk in the vicinity of
Weedsn and Pine streets. The sergeant
being in charge, he despatched his hustling
assistant, Officer Tompkins, to hunt up the
drunken individual and bring him to the
station. .
The ofllcer departed on his mission, and
as he passed by the passenger depot, he
called upon two officers to accompany
him who had been sent to preserve order
and prevent accidents in that neighborhood
pending the arrival of the Veteran Fire
men. The officers called upon, however,
had no alternative but obey, and of the
three started, with the sergesnt's assistant
setting the pace, which, it is needless to
say, was not a very swift one.
A reporter of the tribune, noticing the
departure of the officers from the depot,
and thinking there must be something
nearly as big AS u murder about, started of
with a friend iu the wake of the officers.
Various comments were passed between
could be up, the fact that three officers
were required suggesting the idea that it
must be something alarming, while the
slow progress made toward their destina-
ton was entirely out OF harmony with that
theory.
Upon reaching the freight depot the
commander" of the forces began to
inquire what be was wanted for but no one
there knew that he was wanted for any.
thing.
Turning around ha noticed the reporter
and his friend standing close by, looking
on at the army who came to arrest nothing,
and in his usual polite language the com.
msnder inquired Of them, What in HI
are you following u' for or expect to see1"
The reporter laughingly answered that he
expected to see him do something, which
would be somewhat Of q curiosity.
Inc COMMANDER NJ once threatened
arrest and was iavited to perform that func-
ton il he 90 desired, or Was offered the
names of the individual, If he wanted
them. lie fumed and ragged around the
place vowlng vengeance in his usual polite
language which is entirely unfit for publ
cation.
The police interviewed the crossing tend
er at the Pine street crossing, but did not
find any person to arrest IN that vicinity.
They finally departed toward Conant's mills
and the reporter and his friend, hearing
the shouts of the crowd welcoming the
heroes Of the "VolunteeF." retraced their
steps and got back to the depot in time tc
join the parade 20 Central Falls.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
CHANGES ARB NEEDED
In the Laws Relative 10 Our
Merchant Marine. .
NDW MINISTER TO Chill.
Probability That Blair Will Re.
ceive The Appointment.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24-The subject OF
possible legislation for the benefit Of our
shipping will be pretty thoroughly can.
vassed In the forthcoming report Of Cap
tain Bates. the commissioner Of naviga.
tion. He is . strong believer In the neces.
sity Of subsidies TO build up our carrying
trade, but he will present facts and figures
TO show that the lack OF them Is not the
only thing which makes IL Improbable
for our shipowners TO compete with those
Of Great Britain. Captain Bates has pre-.
pared some Interesting tables, comparing
the durability OF British and American
vessel, both sail and steam, both wood and
iron, and he maintains that tho tables
show that American-built vessels outlast
the English ones, In spite OF the popular
prejudice In favor OF English builders and
the heavy Discrimination Of English un'
derwriters against out craft. He will de
vote considerable attention TO the Ques.
tion Of insurance discrimination aud its
effect In raising the running expenses OF
American vessels and maintaining the
supremacy Of tho English.
Captain Bates Is not disposed TO press
the subject Of u national pilotaee system
at present, although he is strong believer
In 10. He thinks that the
Existing Pilotage system
Of the various states could be brought un.
der national control without throwing ca.
pable pilots out OF work or causing confu-
sion to navigators. Nothing further has
been heard from England since the
receipt OF the letter from Sir Julian
Pauncefote intimating that the bill intro.
duced by Mr.. Farquhar of New York In
the last congress would probably be ac.
ceptable 10 the British board OF trade.
Captain Bates Il not the man TO seek 10
please England by American legislation,
but in this case he believes that the adop-
ton OF rules for loading similar 10 those
established by England for the govern.
ment Of vessels In her ports will save our
merchantmen much annoyance there II
we establish our own rules and they arc
similar to the English rules, the board OF
trado will accept our judgment upon tho
capacity OF our vessels instead of submit
ting them TO English tests In English
ports. The
Canadians are Joining with Us
in q desire TO hnve the discrimination
modified which tho English rules make
against wooden vessels and In favor OF
iron ones.
A good deal OF legislation regarding
shipping matters was urged upon the last
congress, but the only measure which
actually became Q law was that providing
for the marking OF the names Of vessels
on the bows. Captain Bates will prob.
ably recommend again the bill providing
for changing the names Of vessels when
they meet the tests set forth In tho bill
This was favorably reported IN the last
congress, but never became law. An.
other change in the law which was before
the last congress provided for givink
American register to foreign built vessels
meeting certain tests aud repaired to the
amount OF two-thirds OF the value before
the disaster. Captain Bates will probably
recommend this legislation again.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24

brought home and physician called. III
became quieter during the night. and yes
terday morning was sleeping quietly. Two
watchers who we're In another room
heard gurglins noiss In the governors
room. and on entering found him lying
upon tho floor, blood squirting from hi'
throat He had cut cash In the left sid'
Of bis throat about four inches long with
a common pocket knife
A. p. Morchouso was born IN Delaware
county, O., July IL. ls3a lie received onl,
such schooling as naturally falls 70 farmers
boys. terminating his studies when DO was
years Of ago. However. he madc the best OF
whatever advantages ho possessed. and be
came teacher In Camden, Mo. Soon after h'
removed TO Nodaway county, where he occu
pied whatever timo was not devoted 10 teach
Ing 20 studying law. and was admitted e
practice the profession In 1900
Governor Morehouse has always been q
Democrat lie was delegate 20 tho nationa
Democratic conventions Of 1872 and 1870. H'
also served in tho Twenty ninth and Thirty
first general assemblies, being the presiding
officer of tho senate for two terms and mem
Der OF tho Democratic state central committee
of 1882 and 1853. Personally Governor More
house was tall and dark, his manners beinl
mild aud affablc. He was an ardent prohibi
tionist
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
UNIVERSITY EXrEUON.
Plans Explained at the High schooi Last
Night.

Plans Explained at tho High School Last
Night.
About 20 persons gathered at the High
School last evening to inaugurate the work
Of University extension for the coming
winter. The plans were explained BY
Professors Munroe and Swift Courses
in history. Eoglish literature. political
science and German literature. we're the
ones recommended.
A committee consisting Of Superintend.
ent Msx.on, w. w. Curtis, III. ii. David
son, Richsr1 Martin and L G. Newell, wa,
appointed to obtain the names Of ell who
desire 70 take up the work, to obtain ar
expression OF opinion as to what cour,e,
are desired, ard T. nominate a list ~ cfh
Ger. and an executive c)mmittce.
The meeting adjourned TO meet at the
High School next Wedne,day evening
when fnal steps will be taken TO form tn,
Local Centre.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
FELL IN A CISTBRN.
Little Julia Dempsey's Sad
Death Today.
Who Is RESPONSIBLE FOR IT?
The Cistern Was Nothing Less
Than q Death Trap.

Julia Dempsey, years of age, daughter
of James Dempsey Of Water street, fell in
q cistern on the John Potter estate on Wal.
colt street at IL 80 this forenoon and was
drowned.
The estate had recently been sold and
the buildings were bought and removed by
Patrick McNeal. The well which was in
the rear of the house WAS filed but the
cistern was not. A hollow, wooden roller,
shaped like barrel, had been placed over
the opening of the cistern but had been re-
moved by children playing about there.
This forenoon some little boys ani girls
were romping near the cistern and were
told to keep away. They did not mind the
warning, and, as one of the boys said, were
throwing apples when the little Dempsey
girl ran into the open cistern.
Another boy said she was pushed IN.
The cistern is about 10 feet deep and
contained about six feet of water. The
opening is about two feet across but the
cistern itself is fully ~ feet in diameter.
Ernest Jacobs, an old German, and his
wife were working near by, saving tree
trunks into len. tbs. lie saw the child fall
and ran to her assistance but could not
reach her.
The child, in trying to keep on the sur
face, had loatcd to one side where it va.
impossible 20 get hold Of her. Jacobs got 6
pole and reached it to her, but she did not
| realize that he wanted her to take hold.
James Titus and Thomas Cameron wa:
passing by when Jacob called them. The
child had then been in the water almost
ten minutes prd was at The bottom Of the
cistern.
A pole was twisted into her clothug and
thus the body WAS brought 10 the surface.
1t was taken out hut no effort was made tc
resuscitate the child The body wa, placed
under tree and Medical Examiner Kelli,
her notified.
The cistern was in very dangerou.
place and the covering tina, was put over Il
could easily be removed by a child.
Although the children were warned away
and although the death trap is on private
property, somebody is to blame for not
having it properly covered.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-24
woburn.s Missing Man Ret~yns.

woBURN. Mass. Sept. 24.-Charles Wal
ter Gilbert, who disappeared from Woburn
three months ago. with considerable prop
erty belonging TO his wifs and mother-in-
law, has returned homo. This had been
expected, for IL was generally understood
that Mrs. Gilbert was In New Jersey ias,
week with her husband. She returned
Monday without him, but yesterday he
arrived In Boston from New York and q,
once came here. Since his disappearance
he has been left moro than $1,000 by de-
ceased relatives