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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-10
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The Arago Aground at the En-
trance Of Coos Bay.
Passengers Rescued by the Crew Of a
Life-SaVi1g Sta ion.
A Strong Gale at the Scene Of the Disaster.
An Attempt 10 Be- Made 10 Save
the Stranded Vessel
Special to The MORNING Gait.

MARsHFIELD (OregoDL Oct. 4-Tbe Oregon
Coal and Navigation Company's outbound
steamer Arago, 1000 tons capacity, Captain
A. Donaldson, went ashore on the South
Spit, near Guauo rock, at the entrance to
Coos Bay yesterday at II O'Clock. She had
a cargo Of coal and miscellaneous freight.
All the passengers, fifteen in number, were
rescued by the life-saving crew stationed
three miles from the scene of the disaster
after several hours hard labor. But for their
having been stationed at this point there is
no assurance that the passengers could have
been saved.
This afternoon strong gale is blowing
and every wave dashed higher over the
stranded vessel. driving her further on the
sand. The crew have served so far hero
ically and remained with the vessel, which
is now being lightened Of 800 tons of coal
All the available tugs and other vessels that
can be secured will make an attempt to pull
her off tonight.
The steamer was valued at S125,0 600 and
was insured. She was the best passenger
boat plying between Coos Bay and San
Francisco. She is the second steamer be-
longing to the same company lost by Cap
tain Donaldson, he having lost the lll-fated
Ajax several months ago off Cape Men
docinO, when the passengers and crew mar
rowly escaped from watery grave. The
steamer has not been moved from where she
first struck, but there are hopes of yet saw
ing her. The passengers OF the wrecked
steamer took passage for San francisco on
ba
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Americans had jeupardizPd their lives to
save tile Union during the War of the Re-
bellOn, earning for their zeal and bravery
the cOmmendaiion of the leading historians.
Continuing. he said: at is not the
language but the sentiment which makes
the patriot Those German americans
who cling TO their mother tongue and TO
German Gus toms and keep the land of their
birth in loving remembrance are by no
means the worst Americans. On the con-
trary, good German will be apt to be q
good American. Whoever was loyal to
Germany and law-abidlng while a citizen
OF that country will certainly not be q
traitor to free country, which he has
chosen for a home.
"If it be treason against the republic to
speak another language besides the En-
glish-if it be a crime 10 remember the land
OF our blrth-then we must plead guilty. In
no other sense do we consider ourselves
strangers, for we have acquired the right to
be here by the loyalty OF our pilgrim faith
ers and our own. We have not come mere
py, and since under republican form OF
government there can be no happiness with
out freedom, we demand the largest meas
ure of liberty compatible with laws enacted
in conformity with the Constitution.
ION such a platform the Germans have
always stood and stand to-day. There is
room on it for all the citizens. The old
Fatherland can only claim from us kindly
remembrance-0ur LOYALTY and our whole
energy belongs to the republic. Three
cheers for the free Union aud its glorious
flag"
The big chorus sang again. the selection
being What Is the German Fatherand?"
and then patriotic poem entitled "The
German-American Day." written by George
Schleyer, was recited in capital style by
Henry Maret, who reused the enthusiasm
of the audience to its highest pitch This
portion Of the programme concluded with
A fiag-sOng and march by number OF
blue-fTocked little girls. under the direction
Of Professor Stahl and Miss Wagner, was
one of the most attractive numbers on the
programme. They also sang very prettily a
The class was composed of Lottie Heinicke,
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Adeline Provost, Catherine Jacobs. Louise
G0etz, Millie Jacobs, Lena Fischer, Lizzie
Augenstein, Louise Lenormand, Lizzie
Schottler, Theresa Augenstein, Bella
Jentzsch, Amalia Gumbel Lille FritSchi.
Adde Augen stein, Alma Boss, Caroline
Waller, Mathilda Fortriede. Ida Vol. Dcra
FritSchi, Ida Kummerlander, Emily Klein
ner, Mamie Fisher, Emma Boss.
Wand exercises. followed by Professor
Otto ,Jentschs class of boys, including J.
Wake, Ii. Snyder, j. SchmitZ, w. Squirting,
Walker Burkardt, W. CAIRNS, r. Baudt,
Otto Schmitz, Joseph Schmitz. Fred Low
man, l.. Gardin, NJ. Rodermann, J. BardOn,
L. Barde, Il. Bruno and George Fischer.
Some elaborate fencing exhibitions were
next given by r. Scott. Edward Heinz, II.
Walter. NJ. Weller, George Klos, George
Seffen, William Tehlemelcher, Louis Peck,
H. A. Fortriede, &. Gantent and 2. Ii. Mer-
chant.
Henry Newmann's club-swinging was
gracefully done, and then came some Won
derful grouping by the pyramid class of the
Eintracht Verein, which was composed of
G. Ellenberger, leader. G. Dahmke, p. Hau-
ser. c. Hauser, L. Winter, p. Knack, G.
UngermaD, W. Jentzsch. W. HOrstneyer,
Il. JentZSch, g. Berbech, Henry Newman,
II. Conrad, f. Schmidt, II. Wolf, NJ. Leh-
mann, +. Schneigrass and K. Frederichs.
During the progress of this portion of the
programme in the pavilion, a number Of
athletes had been eagerly contesting for su-
premacy in a series of games at the amphi-
theater. Two z. Id medals were offered for
competition, TO be awarded to the best all
around athlete. There were number of
entries, each in turn cOml citing for points
in jumping, horizontal and parallel bar ex-
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ercises. pyramid feats and other trials of
strength and skill
Darkness prevented the final award of
the medals last night and so the contest will
be continued tins afternoon. The COM
mittee declined to make public the points
credited the various competitors thus far,
but it was generally believed that A. kuenZl
would win the gold meual for the Mission
Turn Veren and George Dahmke that OF
the Nerein EiRtracht
In the evening grand bail was held in
the pavilion. There was large attendance
ami dancing was continued until late
hour
All of the arrangements were carefully
planned and faithfully carried out. The
committees in charge Of the celebration are
as follows:
Singing - Charles Trautner, A. Gunter, F.
Tmner-C. Roeber, F. sperling, II. stettin, j.
-'fle',t Festivai - L. Haake, F. wickenhauser, e.
Arrangements-C. Roeber, A. Becker, H. Sper.
Printing - L. scharenberg, R. Munk. F.
Musc-A. Becker, F. NJ. Phalton, Charles
Rehu.
inyitatlon-M. Greenbatt, F. NJ. Freund 10.
seph Straub. II kiiutwortn.
Flnance-E. Kaiser ). schuer, j. Wagner, Dr.
Ecnler, II. Steutin. b. Dreyer.
Deco! !atIOns-Charles Rehn, Ii. Bald, NJ. He'd
derich.
DaEciug-L. Scharenberg F. Wagner B. Hon-
mann.
Among the societies participating In the
celebration are the following lodges Of Her
manu'S Sons: Grand Lodge. San Francisco,
No j.: Ernst Won Bandel, No. 3; Eureka.
No. 6; Germania, No. Z; Hercules, No. s;
North Beach, No. 10; Sacramento, No. IL ;
Humboldt, No. II; Teutona, No 10.
Red Men-Grapd Stamm, Golden Gate,
No. "A; Pacific, No. rs; Germania. no. So ;
Hermann, No. 224; San Francisco, No. 246;
Teut0nia, No. 250; Vorwarts, No 200; Cali
fornia, No 20; Yerba Buena, No. s.
The following Courts Of Foresters: Her
bertus, No. 7125; Germau-American, No.
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Professor Schoch. The organization is only
two years old, and is composed of boys be-
tween the ages OF nine and sixteen Their
proficiency was a marvel to the mostcrilical
eonnOisseurs, who listened to the rendition
of their numbers with loudly expressed ap-
probation. The band comprises the fol-
lowing members: Alfred Bining. John
Bining, Carl Clemens, Sigmond Clemens.
Frederick Christensen, Charles COrdes,
Henry Doerr, Frederick Fisher, Louis Girl,
W. Hamer, Henry Kalb, John Kamna,
George Hitler, Edward Klatt, Edward
KrinR, Robert Krurz Tony Kornmier.
Frederick Rptenkolber. Frederick Voigt,
Henry Tiegeler, j. Tregeler, Jacob Wesen-
durt, Henry Wendt, Herbert Zeiher and
George Zecht.
Ritzau's Band then took possession of the
music-stand aud entertained their auditors
with ten well selected numbers, the per-
formance occupying about two hours. The
literary exercises followed in the pavilion,
which was crowded with a very enthusiastic
audience. The building was prettiy deco
rated with flags, bunting, flowers and appro-
PIRATE pmbems. On the stage were: c. A.
Kern, President Of the Day; John Scheur,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-05
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION.
GGlnal-AnGliGalS Remember the
Pioneer Immigrants
OF over TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
Interesting Exercises at WO0dFaTd'S
Gardens Yesterday.
OF over TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE PRESENT.

The Two Days Fst8 Begins with a Series Of
Band Concerts Patriotic OTati0l in The
Pavilion - The Magnificent Melody Of
Two Hundred and Fifty Voices - GYM
Gatic Exhibitions and Athl3tic C0mDst-
ton For l8 Gold Medals - A Grand
Ball in The Evening C0lcIlieS The First
Days Festivities.
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THE CLEVELAND BABY.
1t Will Take the Shine Off Most of tn
Pal rLn nj

1t Will Take the Shine Off Most of the
Babies on the Block.
New YORK, Oct. 4.-The home of Grover
Cleveland was stared at by many curious
eyes to-day. The soft Indian summer air
brought thousands to Central Park, which
is only one block from the Cleveland home.
Hundreds sauntered from the park through
Sixty-sixth street to view the house
where General Grant was so long sick be-
fore going to the mountains to die, and
where his widow now lives. Turning into
Madi avenue the sight-seers strolled up
the avenue to the Grant house, where, ac-
cording to the morning papers, the new
born baby was. Opposite the house, across
the street, nll through the afternoon were
lettering curious people, who stopped in
knots and groups to look at the hGuse where
the open windows let in the soft air, which
gently lifted the curtains behind them.
There were many messages of congratula-
tions during the day. but the doctor and
messenger-boys chiefly made uD the list of
callers. g
Word came out from the quiet house that
the little one and her mother were in a
satisfactory condition. The little ones
grandmother (Mrs. Cleveland's motheT left
the house for brief airing during the
afternoon. The most definite description Of
the child is to the effect that the baby has
light hazel eyes, and there are indications
that she will be a brunette. There is no
doubt whatever but that she will have dim
pies, if all the statements of those who
have seen her are be believed, because they
all agree on that point. They also agree
that she will be a beauty-nOt as great
beauty as her mother, possibly, but still a
beauty. The baby's outfit of wearing ap-
parel is said to be a dream of tasteful
elegance and millinery skill. She will have
no use for these pretty things of silk and
satin and velvet for some time to come, but
when she does make her appearance in
public she Is likely to take the shine off
most of the "bahies ON our blOckN
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A Curious Society Event In Succotash
Valley, Washington.

A Curious Society Event In Succotash
Valley, Washington.
Near the base Of Mount Rainier, in Preise
County, WASH, is fertile spot called
Succotash Valley. There are but few set
tiers there, and none OF the land has ever
been surveyed. The Kernahans were the
pioneer settlers. Miss Ruth Kernahan, re-
siding at Palisade farm, in the valley, sends
to the Every Sunday of Tacoma the follow
ing report of society event the features of
when are unparalleled in Washington.
In the Succotash Valley there was re-
Gently given an English ten, by Mr.. A.
Hackar. resident of Lewis County. 1t
was held in a hollow tree 15x16 feet in dimen-
sions. The tree was artistically lined and
rooted with fir and cedar boughs A table
3x12 was decorated with bouquet of car
nations from the Palisade farm. The odor
of flowers and evergreenS agreeably scented
the whole tree. There were two entrances,
one beside a gravelly beach on the edge of
a creek. The guests present were p.
Haynes and family, II. d. Hall and
family, g. Osborne and family, w. Osborne
and wife, j. b. Kernahan and wife. L. K.
Hall, John Smith. A. Cash aud son, w.
Harter, and the hero of Succotash Valley,
Edward f. Allen, boy of 10 years, the
youngest person to reach the summit of
Mount Rainier. There were twenty-eight
people seated beside the table inside the
tree ut the same time.
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CONFLICT AVERTED.
Peace Secured by the Prompt Action Of
Queen Victoria.

Queen Victoria.
New YORK, Oct. A Berlin orres-
pondent of the Herald says: Had it not
been for the excellent common sense of
Queen Victoria and the sound judgment of
the Gar, who, in a moment of emergency
acted in perfect accord, Europe would. per-
haps, this very moment be in the thrOes CT
war. Last summer when Emperor William
was at Osborne he asked the Queen to ac-
cord him confidential conversation. The
request was accorded and the Emperor
said: "rhe situation in Germany was in
tolerable and could not last twelve months
longer, that it was absolutely necessary
that Germany should seize the first occasion
to declare war upon France"
The Queen replied: LAS long as l live i
firmly hope peace will he maintained. | am
now old, but still feel that my last years
shall not be saddened by more blood flow
ing in Europe. The responsibility that is
upon you is terrible one, it would, In my
opinion, be criminal for any sovereign or
statesman to attempt to precipltate events"
The Queen sent for Lord Salisbury and
informed him of this strange conversation
and desired him to talk with the Emperor
about it. Lord Salisbury advised writing an
autograph letter to the Gar telling him
frankly what has occurred and ing him
in interests Of peace in Europe to lose no
time in making friendly advance toward
France in order to convince the Emperor
that Russia would not consent to see France
wantOnly attacked. The Queen followed
SaliSbury's advice, with the result which Is
already matter of history
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RAILWAY TRAINMES.
Issues Before the Annual Convention Of the
Brotherhood This Week

Issues Before the Annual Convention Of the
Brotherhood This Week.
LEsBURG QlIs.), Oct 9.-The annual
convention of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen of the United States and Canada,
opens here tomorrow. Four hundred and
twenty-four lodges will be represented.
Three of the principal issues to come before
the convention relate to the discharge of
the Grand Trustees by Yardmaster Will
kinson; the discharge of switchmen on the
Northwestern and the election of officers.
Grand Chief Conductor Clark of the
Order OF Railway Conductors, who Is here,
sustains the position taken by Yardmas-
ter Wilkinson, and disapproves of the
action taken by the Supreme Council in
expelling the tranmen.
Hon. l.. Scoffin of Iowa Is here to advo-
cate the necessity of automatic cOuplers for
cars aud Sunday rest for railway employees.
So far as the Switchmen's trouble is con-
cerned, 1t is likely the convention will sus-
tain the action of the yardmaster. The
latter part of the week some action may be
taken on the federation question, but this
will depend on the action taken at the
meeting this week at Cedar Rapids of CON-
miltees of the Brotherhood of Railway Con-
duct0rs and the Order of Railway Trainmen
on the proposition Of union of the organi-
cations.
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wHEELMEN IN soNoMA.
Visit to Interesting Points in the Valley
Banquet and Entertainment

Visit to Interesting Points in the Valley.
Banquet and Entertainment.
SoNOMA, Oct. 4.-The first run Of the So
noma Bicycle Club was made to-day. All
points Of interest in Sonoma Valley were
visited by the wheelmen, after which
grand banquet took place at Union Hotel.
The residence of the late General Vallejo
was visited among other places, and the
ancient family carriage of the old General
was inspected by the wheelmen. Repre-
sentatives from the Bay City Wheelmen of
San Francisco and the clubs of Petaluma
and Napa were present as guests of the
local club. The Bay Citys were represented
by Thomas II. Dnane. l.. G. Hodgkins,
George l.. Hall, Thomas Waters. Charles
II. Bliss, A. NJ. Burns. Charles E. Rankin,
A. J. Story, Charles Dietle, A. Barnes, W.
l.. Thompson, &. II. Bell, c. NJ. LangtOn.
The Petaluma wheelmen were p. Joseph
Steiger, Clarence Winfield. William New
burg, Gus Hansen and r. w. Turner, while
II. j. Manasse represented the wheelmen
OF Napa. Alter the run and banquet the
visiting wheelmen, were entertained at the
residence Of the Captain Of the Sonoma
Club.
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Georges Eristoff de GOurie. and who is a
cousin of the Prince of MiDgrelia, whom
the Car vainly wished the Bulgarians to
elect as their ruler. Adding, if possible,
piGuancy to the story of the Princes disap-
pointment, came the account Of an assault
committed by the Marquis de Leuvlle, on
the unfortunate Russian, in the presence of
the lar American, by whose influence, 1t Is
said, an impending duel between the two
men was ayerted.
In law Mrs. Frank Leslie had the name
without the tie. 1t was her husbands dy-
ing request that she should take the neces-
sary legal steps for assuming his name and
continuing his business. To all checks, to
all business letters. the lady signed, there
fore, the name Frank Leslie" When her
husband died his business affairs were en-
tangled. With extraordinary ability his
young widow set everything to rights, and
is now a rich woman When President
Garfield was shot and when he died
she had the scenes of those days
pictured and printed On the tables of
her readers in advance OF her rivals,
with great gain to the publisher. Mrs.
Leslie is one of the handsomest women in
New York. She has clear, bright COM
plexion and large fine gray eyes with dark,
curling lashes. Her figure and carriage are
peculiarly fine. She is of Hugtenot ex-
traction. and was born in the French quar-
ter in New Orleans. Her attainments in
clude the ability to speak several languages,
while her voice is singularly musical Be
fore the business cares of a publisher occu-
pied her so completely. Mrs. Leslie used
often to write for the press. Novels. Sketches
and travels from her pen are well known.
In her Office she dresses in plain black. At
the opera and receptions she is splendid IN
diamonds and laces. She has many warm
friends among the literary and artistic peo-
pie of the day, in her own country and In
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and it will take them there again to-day.
1t was the first public observation of the
day ever attempted on the Pacific Coast,
and it was unanimously voted right TO- al
celebration. Thoroughly representative Of
German character and customs as it was,
the German colors had no precedence over
the stars and stripes. The literary exer
cises ere conducted IN the language Of the
Fatherland, but International harmony
prevailed In all the decorations, in the
nature Of tie addresses and in the senti-
ments Of the orators.
During The latter portion Of the forenoon
crowds Of propie in gala attire entered the
gardens and commenced to enjoy them
selves. The sun was sufficiently bright and
warm to make the shade of the trees CRATE
full and refreshing, an scattered every
where were groups of children, parties of
gOlden-haiTed lTaulrius with their escorts,
fathers and mothers, by families and
groups.
Shortly before noon the programme was
opened with concert by the Schierbynd
Juvenile Brass Band. under the direction Of
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OIL VS.. COAL.
Successful Experiments With Petroleum as
Fuel on Peruvian Railroad.

Successful Experiments With Petroleum as
Fuel on Peruvian Railroad.
WASHINGTON, Oct 4.-Reports have been
received here by the Bureau of American
Republics to the effect that the experiment
of using petroleum for fuel on the Oroya
Railway in Peru have proven successful.
The trials were made at an altitude of $500
feet with two Roger locomotives. The oil
used was not crude petroleum, but residium
oil, with fire test OF 1909. In the trials the
average consumption of oil was 3S55 pounds
per mile; with coal it was 70 pounds. 1t is
reported that the Oroya Railway Company
has decided to adopt oil fuel on all its loco
motives.
The bureau has received an estimate by
the Agricultural Department of the Argen-
tine Republic of the crop for the current
year. The value of agricultural and pas
tUral products, unless something uufore-
seen occurs is estimated at e3S, 100000.