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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-02

Trains leave Clarhsvilleas follows:
South Bound.
No. l0l Fast z. m
No. l03 Fast Expfess.""".- .....,""...7:l4a. m
y 1rth Bound
~ lOE hSl FL w pan
No 100 Fast MALI. .................5:95a IN
ELKToN ACCOMMODATION.
Arrives 9:55 q. m
Departs p.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-02

White linen and duck vests, at
Stratton's. 7 pr
The morning call., 1891-02-28
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.
i Large Number of New Tribes Lately IN
stilmte.; in tle Statc of @

i Large Number of New Tribes Lately IN
stituted in the State of New York.
POhonachee Tribe, No. 10, conferred the
Chiefs degree upon three members on Mon
day evening. The work was excellently
performed. Next Monday there will be
adoptiuns.
Seminole Tribe, No. 81 will have an adop-
ton next Wednesday evening, it being the
regular adoption night.
ManZanita Tribe, No. 4, had largely at
tended council last Wednesday evening
J. w. Maher, G. c. of R.. Charles L. Wig
gin, p. G. $; John o. Scott. p. s., were
present and made interesting "Iong talks"
Next Wednesday evening the work will be
exemplfied in the Adaptive degree and
every alternate Wednesday evening here
after.
The drill corps of Tahoe Chieftains'
League. No. 3, is progressing finely the
members attending the drills pretty regu-
larry, and no doubt in the near future they
will become thoroughly proficient in the
manual Of arms. The officers of the drill
corps are: John J. Bryan, Captain; j. w.
Maher, First Lieutenant; j. II. w. Harris,
Second Lieutenant; }. l.. Bowen, Orderly
Sergeant. The regular drill nights are
every Tuesday.
Peter K. Black, p S. of Manzanita Tribe,
No. 4, and for many years in charge of the
hall In this city, has been very ill, but is
now convalescing and regaining his strength
rapidly. His many brothers will welcome
his appearance again in the Wigwam and
his complete restoration t. health.
The Great Council of Rhode Island has
offered prize of a handsome banner to the
tribe that confers the Hunters degree in
the best manner. A lively competition has
arisen among the tribes in that State, and
this will be an incentive for proficiency in
the work The Great Council OF California
might profit by the example set by her sister
reservation.
Twelve new tribes have been instituted
in the hunting grounds of New York during
the past great sun. The Empire State has
been having quite boom" lately, and will
soon be one of the largest subordinates in
the Great Reservation.
The Great Council of New Jersey met at
Trenton on the oath and that OF West Vir-
glnia at Charleston ON the 18th of the
present month. Both jurisdictions have
made gains in members and finances.
Santana Tribe, No. Co. at Fort Bragg, Is
reftting its wgwam, and the members saw
that when it is completed it will be as con-
Portable and convenient as any in the State.
This tribe is doing splenddly, having made
quite an increase last term and adOpSed a
number Of palefaceS since its commence
ment.
The morning call., 1891-02-28
ANOTHER BLOW.
The Probate of Dama's Will Be
gins to Look Dubious.

At lockyesterday afternoon the Dana
will contest was resumed before Judge
COffey, and Martha E. Chase, who had
known the deceased since 1861, was called
to the stand. Size had seen him write while
under his instruction in music, but did not
remember ever having seen him write a
letter. Her music lessons were taken Of
Dana in Stanford, Conn, although he ex-
amined her voice in this city.
Attorney Kowalsky at this point inter-
posed an objection to the further examina-
ton of the witness. which was overruled by
the Court After she had said that her
principal Of a young ladies' seminary,
KOwalslly took the witness in hand for
crOSs-eXamination.
Respondents exhibit % is will of Dana,
the authenticity of which is not contro-
verted, although 1t IS admittedly not the
latest testament This paper was handed
to the witness toy Mr.. kow lsky, who asked
her for Ter opinion as TO Is genuntness, re-
ceiving the answer that it was a forgery.
Contestants exhibit c, simulated writing,
was then handed her, she expressing 1t as
her belief that it was a genuine document
Mr.. Lloyd having no further use for the
witness, DR.. James Worcester was asked to
resume the stand.
Recapitu!atng to certain extent his tes-
timOny formerly gwen, the witness pro
cteded to say that he was with Dana
when the Sale Deposit vault was reniel
by him. II did not know until recently"
said he, that the deceased had a sub
stitute who could 90 to the box. | think,
however, that Columbus Waterhouse was
| the substitute. l had not authority to go to
the box"
The witness then read a letter written by
him to Benjamin Randall, brother-iu-law OF
the deceased in answer to telegram in
| quiring ahoat Damas death and the dispo-
stion of his estate. 1t said, in substance,
that he had appealed in vain to French for
the desired information, he declaring that it
had been decided by himself and the parties
interested to withhold the contents of the
| will until after the funeral which occurred
one week afterward. Not even the name of
| the executor appointed could be ascertained.
The morning call., 1891-02-28


There will be no assessment for February
in the l. o. b. B., Young Mems Institute
and Young Ladies Institute.
Golden Gate Encampment, No. 1. 1. o. o.
F., at it regular meeting last evening had
good attendance and transacted considera-
bic business.
Yerba Buena Lodge of Perfection, No. 6,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free
masonry, at its regular meeting last evening
had work in the nnth degree.
The Wurkmeu's Guarantee Fund Asso-
citation is adding largely to lis member
ship, Occasioned by the prompt payment of
its death losses and its perfect manner of
doing business.
The Odd Fellows Literary and Social
Club meets this evening, and President
Thomas I. Atkinson has arranged an en-
joyable programme of exercises for those
who attend.
Vermont claims the honor of having the
two oldest living Masons in America ohm
II. Hollenbach, Past Secretary of the Grand
Lodge of Vermont initiated in 1913 and
now residing in Burlington, and David Nc
Daniel of Johnston, initiated in 1914.
Western Addition Lodge, No. 26j, l. o. o.
F., will confer the initiatory at its regular
meeting this evening.
At the special meeting of Court Olympic,
No. 1854. A. 0. F. of A.. held last evening,
the Chief Ranger elected to fill the uneX-
pffice P'' '''- '0'--' "''' INV
II is estimated that there will he an in
CREASE of ar Last r. COO members in the
snbordioata branch If the I q q = dur1
ing this year.
Sixty new divisions of the Uniform Rank,
tde Of fh u. II mas is NAV ont Se' III
At the literary and social entertainment
of Amitv Pehei-ab DagTae fo,1l-s N IGi
/ @ @ + fo h% baId IN En rrg Hi t tD
tyeninc Mrs Jariev" viii intrdduca hay
famnnS collection of way tignras IN ali ber
friends. Dancing viii conclude the even
ms nleasnrrs
The ritual oI tbe KNIGHTS of pvtbias has
been translated INFO the Bobemia1 Isnguage
and Hens Inh do NJ = nf TabraSi-a i,
The morning call., 1891-02-28
DID NOT INTEND TO SHOOT.
Lemperle Tells the Story OF His Quarrel
With Mitchell.

Lemperle Tells the Story OF His Quarrel
With Mitchell.
The trial of William Lemperle for the kill
ing Of Michael Mitchell was resumed before
Judge Hebbard yesterday morning, Assist
ant City and County Physician Williams
being the first to take the witness-stani in
behalf of the prosecution. At some length
he described the course of the bullet when
it entered the body Of Mitchell. Its penetra-
ton through the vital organs, lie said, un-
doubtedly caused the death.
Detective Seymour made the arrest He
found Mitchell at his mouse at 726 Washing
ton street, where the shooting took place.
He met the daughter at the door and fol-
lowed her into the house, where he arrested
the father. When taken before Chief
| Crowley the prisoner stated that there had
| been quarrel between himself and Mitchell
| The latter had spoiled three pair of boots
| and Lemberle wanted him to pay for them.
| He refused and a dispute ensued, which re-
suited in the shooting.
Tie first testimony introduced for the de-
tense was as TO his previous good character.
Lemperle himself then took the stand and
told The story Of the killing. He is a boot
crimper, with his shop in front OF his resi-
dence. Mitchell swore when asked to pay
for the goods he had spoiled and declared
that he would not pay for them. Lemperle
then discharged him. Mitchell became en-
RACED at this, called the defendant vile
names and followed him into the house
when Lemperle retrcated to AVOID further
argument. Keep out OF here" said the
latter. 81 have arms in the house aud will
use them if you don't keep out"
But Mitchell followed, answering he
did not care for Lemperle or his arms.
Lemperle says he was about to go out the
back way for an officer when Mitchell picked
! up brick that was lying in front of an open
| door and threw it at him. The defendant
! exhibited his pistol then and threatened
Mitchell with it. he only wanted to brighten
him, he said, but somehow the trigger was
pulled and the fatal bullet sped to its mark
Mitchell said he did not intend to 1re. He
! did not know how it went off; surely not
| infentinnn llv
The morning call., 1891-02-28

Seal Rock Lodge, No. 81, held a public in
stallation last Tuesday evening, The cere-
monies were conducted by full corps of
installing officers. After the installation a
collation. was served an excellent entertain
ment followed, and dancing, which was
kept up to a late hour, concluded the pro-
gramme.
Noe Valley Lodge. No. 81, received an
official visit from Louis c. Kuell, d. G. c..
last week.
The officers of Warwick Lodge, No. 3,
will be installed next Tuesday evening.
The Grand Secretlry's monthly report
shows that the total receipts for the month
of January, together with the balance on
hand in former report, to be $50, 462 %,
from which was paid on account of death
claims and maturing coupons $1,000, leav-
ing balance on hand in the Special Benefit
Fund January 31st OF $50, Az %.
The morning call., 1891-02-28
A BENEFICIAL INTEREST.
Provision Made for the Mother and Sister
1T IN

PROVISION MADE Tor the VI other ana sister
of ID. ID. Cotton.
In the United States Circuit Court yester-
day Judge Sawyer made an order in the suit
of Abigail r. Cotton and Martha Cotton
against Ellen NJ. Cotton, widow of David d.
Cotton, referring the matter to the Master
in Chancery to ascertain how much pro-
vision should be made out of the estate to
allow his mother and sister a reasonable
living.
Mr. Cotton provided In his will that his
widow should award certain allowance
for life to the plaintiifs-his mother and
sister. Mrs. Cotton did not provide for
them and suit was instituted to secure an
allowance On the case coming to trial,
Judge SAWYER decided that the widow was
not bound to follow the terms of the will, as
no trust lad been created by its terms. An
appeal was taken 10 the United States Su-
preme Court and the decision of Judge
Sawyer was reversed.
In the order made the Judge says:
The eOmplainants in this bill are entitled to
take, aud they do take a beneficial interest un-
der the said will OF David ID. Cotton 10 the extent
out Of the estate given by him to his wife, the
said respondent of a permanent provision for
them during their lives, suitable and sufficient
1Or their care and protection, having regard 10
her condition and necessities aud the amount
and value OF the 1und from which it must come
Commissioner Houghton is authorized
to investigate and ascertain the value Of the
estate aud such matters as may be proper
in tlp ease
The morning call., 1891-02-28

WHERE TO RACE.
The Blood Horse Directors Still
Troubled.

The question that is now troubling the
Directors of the Pacific Coast Blood horse
Association the most is whether they will be
able now to hold their spring meeting at the
Bay District track after all. Some two
weeks ago they decided to do so and deter
mined 10 make the necessary repairs to place
il in proper order to accommodate the public
When they arrived at this decision they cal
culated on having only about 1900 feet Of
downtown fences to replace.
But the recent heavy winds and storms
have played iuI Thor havoc with such pol
tons of the fencing as remained standing
last Friday a week ago, and now, according
to the latest reports, every bit OF fence then
left is lying fiat in the mud To add to the
trouble, some OF the thrifty residents around
the track have carried of much OF the fenc-
ing for frewOOd and 4 lot of outside vandals
have made daily raids with wagons and
peddled the large uprightS out to unscrupu-
lous builders of insecure cheap cottages.
II IS estimated that ii Will cost at least
$1,000 10 replace the fences in a sufficiently
secure manner to Keep ont nnn-paying lovers
of racing Add to this $500 for other neccs-
sary repairs and the total sum OF $500 IS
reached that the Blood-hOrse Directors will
have to expeud to put the Bay District track
IL racing order. This Is some $500 more
than they at first calculated on. They we're
willing to put about $1,000 into repairs. but
$500 Is more than the association feels III
chned to eXpend, especially as they have
been unusually liberal with their purses this
year.
AS soon as the weather settles a meeting
will be held by the Directors to decide as to
what will be their best course to pursue,
either to repair tile track at the above cost
or give the meeting elsewhere. Ii they de-
Iermine on the latter then it is almost all
assured fact that the Oakland track will be
the one selected. The lessee Of that course
made the association a very liberal offer be-
fore the Bay District was decided on and it
Is reported that his proposition is still open
for acceptance. In any event the meeting
will not be at Sacramento, as the officers Of
the association there have declined to let it
take place in that city.
The point that the Directors will have to
consider is whether the much larger attend
ance that it Is admitted would be attracted
to the Bay District track would justify the
heavy expenditures for repairs. In other
words, will $500 more people attend the
races at the Bay District track than if they
were held at Oakland. Or if not fully 300,
how many more will 90 10 the races here
who Will not cross the Bay TO Oakland. 1t
Is simply a matter OF dollars and cents.
Joe Thompson has still hopes that he will
make his new TaCe-track scheme a success.
lie says he wants to get the old Ocean House
location. II he cannot get it he Will aban-
don the project for good.
The declarations from the Brooklyn and
Suburban handicaps, due in New York on
the Z0tll inst. have not been received here
yet. and much speculation has occurred as
to the delay.
The morning call., 1891-02-28
knights of Honor.

A musical and literary entertainment was
given at Mission Opera Hall, 2131 Mission
street. under the auspices Of Polar Star
Lodge. No. 1927. on the evening of WedneS-
day last. at which DR.. {. b. Steel, a mem
Der Of the lodge, delivered a very interest
ing lecture on London" illustrated by
views by the aid of a powerful electro
hydrogen optical lantern. The large hall
was filled to its utmost capacity by members
of the lodge and invited friends. w. II.
Barnes, p. q. D., delivered an address on
the objects and aims of the order and also
rendered some recltatiOnS. Professor Key
ton added much to the pleasure of the Occa-
sion by giving some eXcellently rendered
violin solos.
AT date of January l, 1891, the member
ship i'll the order was 136, 1916, and tina total
amount of benefits paid was S33, 096. 034 20.
District accomplishing the following
lodges-Eureka, No. 1856; Occidental. No.
1890, and Liberty, No. 1896, W. j. Thomson,
ID. ID. g. D.-will hold a putlic meeting un-
der the auspices of the latter lodge in Fra
teruity Hail. Pythian Castle, on the even
ing of Tuesday next An excellent musical
and literary programme viii be rendered at
the close, OF which dancing will be the order
Of the evening.
Occidental Lodge, No. 1890, has issued in
vitations for a public meeting ana basket
party to be given at Union square Hail on
the evening of Wednesday, March 11Lh.
Saxon Lodge, No. 1913, will confar the de.
gree on several candidates at its next SEES
sion.
Far West Lodge, No. 1924. will confer the
degree on several candidates at its meeting
on Thursday evening next
The morning call., 1891-02-28
N. S. G. w.
Porterville ParIor to BE Reorganizeo



Portervine Parlor to BE Reorganized
Next Month.
William II. Miller, G. P, has issued
official circular No. Z, dated 9th inst. re-
questing d. d. g. P.'s to commence writing
up their annual reports. which must Dc
handed in not later than April LIST.
Halcyon Parlor. No. 1916. had "house-
warming" last Tuesday evening in its new
quarters in the Masonic Temple, Alameda.
There were literary and musical exercises,
a banquet aud dancing in honor Oh tnc
event.
Official circular No. 10, dated 18th inst,
has been issued by Henry Lundstedt, u o.,
in which notice is given that the fourteentn
annual session of the Grand Parl0r VIII
commence proceedings at Santa Rosa on
Monday, April 9th. at y o'clock noon
The number and manner of electlng uelti1
gates in subordinate parlors is recited, auu
subordinates are requested to settle All az
counts due before the 18th prOX., IN oTGer
that the Grand Parlor books may be closed
and balanced prior to April lSt next. go
George A. McCalTy, Grand Trustee, VIII
shortly begin his official southern TRIP,
during which he will reOrganiZe PorterVllie
Parlor, No. rs.
Henry Lundstedt G. s., has issued in a
neat form the complete list OF all parlors IN
existance at date of January l. 1891. win
the names Of the Presidents, Secretaries,
place and time of meeting. 1t is handy
reference for all interested in the good Work
of the n. S. q. w.
Eugene j. Gregory, Grand Trustee, last
week officially visited Amad0r ParloT,, No.
II, Suffer Greek; Excelsior, NO.3l, Jackson,
ana lone, No. SO, lone City.
Keystone Parlor, No. 173, was instituted
at Amador City on Tuesday, the 11th INST,
with forty-two charter members, by c. NJ.
Kelley, d. ID. g. p. assisted by Eugene j.
Gregory Grand Trustee
Tie following Sons" visited the city
during the week: J. Lawrence Geary
Dudley, Vallejo; W. j. Mcjiee, plymouth,
and Thomas Flint Jr.. San Benito.
The morning call., 1891-02-28
BAD FAITH CHARGED.
Opposition to the Dissolution OF Il
Spring Valley Company.


Spring Valley Company.
l.. U. and w. A. Shippec and William
1ngis have filed an amended opposition to
the dissolution of the Spring Valley Mining
and Irrigation Company, alleging that its
application was made to avoid meeting Its
Just liabilities.
According to the document, the corpora
ton, in connection with its mining business
carried on in Butte County, constructed
large canal, running from the mine called
the Spring Valley mine to the sink of Butte
Creek, and through which, in certain sea-
sons, large quantities of water flowed from
the mountains TO said creek, and thence to
the Sacramento River.
The ostensible use of said fuma was for
irrigation, but in fact its sole purpose was
TO lmpound and carry away from the mine
the loose earth, rock, sand and gravel
which the company washed from its mine.
The land through which this flume was con-
structed is owned by the Shippees and
inghs, who last year planted thereon a
large crop of grain.
On the 18th of February the fiame over
flowed, covering the land with deposit OF
sand, debris, slickens, tallings, etc, dam
aging, it to the extent of S64O0 Suit was
therefore begun in the Superior Court OF
Butte County for that amount, and is still
pending, and on this ground the opposition
to the dissolution is based.
The morning call., 1891-02-28

tricts. The object of their meetings is TO
elect representatives to the meeting OIL tue
Supreme Lodge. which meets on the second
Tuesday in April, and to recommend sucn
changes in the organic laws of the order as
their respective constituencies may deem
advisable.
Oriental Lodge, No. 60 gave very enjoy.
able party after the close of its meeting last
evening AT its previous meeting eleven
candidates were initiated and at It's iasI
meeting they had fifteen new proportions
The sisters of the lodge presented the ON
GERS with handsome regalaS, which was an
entire surprise both to the officers and meli-
bers outside of the donors. Oriental Louse
is now one of the strongest lodges IN Tue
order, and its success is largely due 10 ,: us
enterprising officers and the business-nhe
manner in which they conduct its AFFAIRS.
The receipts of the Supreme Lodge 1or tlie
month of February are larger than Tor any
previous month during its existence. ING
total amount of money paid on account Oh
maturing coupons to date is $40, 1OO. lne
monthly receipts so far have almost been SUI
flcent to meet the obligations of the oIusl
since its certificates have commenced u
mature.
E. |. Wolfe, S. S., returned to this city last
evening after an absence OF several DAYS III
the interior on important business Gull
nected with the order.
The morning call., 1891-02-28
ORDER OF THE GOLDEN SHORE.
Annual Meetings of Two District Grand
Lodges Next Month.

Annual Meetings of Two District Grand
Lodges Next Month.
The Supreme Lodge has received about
100 applications for membership at its office
this month, almost half of which were re-
ceived from Tennessee Lodge, No. l, organ
lied by A. Rothenstein, 2. S. p, on the Sd
inst.
North Star Lodge, No 81, initiated nine
teen candidates last Saturday evening, the
fees for which have been promptly re-
ceiyed at the Supreme Office and also ten of
the applications. This lodge expects to
have twelve more limitations at its next
regular meeting, which will give them a
total membership Of 10 and will make it
one Of the strongest lodges in the order.
District Grand Lodge No. aud District
Grand Lodge No. 6 will convene in annual
session on Monday. March 9th, at 10 o'clock
in the morning. The former will meet in
the Alcazar Building in this city and the
latter in Rabbits Hall at Suffer Creek,
Amador County. Each of these District
Grand lodges will have representation from
about ten subordinate lodges in their dis.
The morning call., 1891-02-28
MEN ABOUT TOWN.
Short Stories Gathered in the
Hotel Corridors.
An Echo Of a Famous Event-How Gould Was
outwitted-Gage as Letter-Writer.
Another View of It.

Judge Edward MCGOWAN, who seco nded
DAVID Z. Broderick when the latter fought
MS trst duel. grows reminiscent at times,
ana last night he sat in chair in down.
town hotel, and reviewed the famous duel
between Broderick aud Terry, the details of
winch the public already know by heart.
one TACT however, he brought to light,
which Is not so well known, and which is
worth making public. He ran over the
names OF those who took part in that san
sulnary conflict, and reverted to the tact
that oil them ALL thirteen in number, but two
are now living. Those who accompanied
Jerry to the field were Calhoun Benham,
Inohas Hayes, Samuel Ii. Brooks, and Drs
William Hammond and w. d. Aylette. D.
W. Perley was also of the party. With
Broqerlck were David d. Cotton, Leonidas
HIhhShkeli, eX-Congressman Joseph c. Me-
hlDpen and DR.. Frederick Won Loehr Ber-
nard Laquarde French gunsmiths acted
~, us arinorer to load the pistols. The two still
living are Joe McKibben, who is interested
IN Marshall Hall, a famous resort on the
PPotomac, near Washington, and Samuel H.
BLOCKS. Both are very old men. and will
h MOI, IN all probability, survive Tor any great
length OF time.
The morning call., 1891-02-28

ItW
:. L hayn given the pension question
little thotght," said Grand Army yeter

:. haYn given the pension question
little Thought" said Grand Army veteran
yesterday. " and there is one phase of 1t
which | have never seen touched upon. l
would like some one to explain it. Why,
for example, are the widows OF officers pen
stoned away above and beyond those of
enlisted men? What has the widow of
General done more deserving than that of
private? After long years OF service ii an
officer. whose salary is at least liberal, has
laid nothing by, L cannot see that the Gov
eminent is at fault, but in the case of
private, whose pay is paltry, there is no
chance to save dollar for a rainy day.
And yet the latter, in his way, has perhaps
been as faithful as the former. Some of our
little con Sidpratlon."