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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22
For the Arctic.

The steamship Jeanie viii leave for the
Arctic Ocean about the first of June and
will act as tender to the vessels of the Pa
cifc steam whaling fleet She is expected
to return again about the middle of August
and no doubt will bring the first news from
fha rpfio float
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22
Nina Wins Her Suit.

The trial of Mrs Nina Fallon's suit
against G. Rottanzi for 5000 damages for
injuries received by being run over by one
of his wagons resulted in her favor, the jury
rendering q verdict for $500
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22

A PittSburg man has sued a practical
joker who sent him bogus telegram stating
that his house was burned and his sister
badly injured. The man was on his we'd
ding tour, and alleges that his honeymoon
was spoiled by the would-be joker.
Seven consumptive patients in the Koch
Hospital at Denver have been pronounced
permanently cured and discharged.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22

A daughter of Congressman Breckenridge
OF Kentucky having graduated with hon0rs
at Wellesley several years ago. has now
taken up the study of law in her fathers
Office. having in the meantime taught geom-
etry and algebra in a Washington school.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22

Passengers From the North.
The steamer Umatilla from Victoria ar
rived in port with a large list of passengers,
81 in the cabin and 125 in the steerage.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22

The pumping ont of the tidal canal ex-
cavation continues, and considerable prog
ress in lowering the water has been made.
In improving Railroad avenue, between
Benton and Clinton streets, it has been
necessary to remove the waitiDg-ro0m of
Bay Station.
John c. Brock, Deputy Fish Commits
sioneT, left yesterday for Lake Tahoe on
business connected with his position. He
will be away one month.
Gus Peters, young merchant of this city,
stepped on nail few days ago and i;
penetrated into bis foot. de is now threat
ened with loekjaw.
Joe Hooker Post, No. II, G. A. r., will at
tend the services in the Presbyterian Church
On Sunday evening. Rev. L. Y. Garrette,
the pastor, wlldeliYer a sermon appropriate
to Memorial day.
The Fire Department was called ont
yesterday for a fire in Alexander C0hen'S
residence on Santa Clara avenue, near Nc
Pherson street. The blaze was eXtinguished
before much damage was done.
The horses attached TO a heavy wagon
ran away yesterday on Park street and oc-
casi9ned considerable excitement They
were caught Cd the county road before any
damage was done.
The Commissioners on the opening Of
Haight avenue will inspect the ground to
morrow with the City Engineer The open
ing of this avenue viii dOubtlesSly prove
beneficial to the west End.
thirteen-year-Old boy named Mooney,
was found guilty yesterday of larceny for
having stolen lumber, but on account OF his
age sentence was suspended. a warrant
has been issued for The arrest Of his aunt
for having received the stolen lumber.
Berkeley.
An addition to the Methodist Church is
being built.
Blue and Gold has been issued and ap-
peared on Wednesday.
The public schools will close for the sum-
mer vacation on June 10th. The gradu-
ating exercises of the High School will
take place on June 11lh in the Congrega-
tiOnal Church.
A new liQuor-license ordinance is being
drafted by the Town Attorney emitting the
Sunday closing and other stringent prOYis-
ions OF the present ordinance. The major
ity on the board Is now with the liquor ele-
ment in West Berkeley.
The wires Of the electric road in this town
are being repaired. A number of breaks haq
occurred during the week, and it was DeceS-
sary for the cars to run slowly at the places
where they had occurred. 1t is expected
that next week car will leave every twelve
minutes from the terminus of the Grove
street line, and six minutes after each car
leaves on this line one will leave the termi-
nus of the Shattuck-avenue line, that is,
Dana street and All5tOn way.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22

BEETELING has The only reliable methods 10
III detective sight. 427 Kearny street.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22

According to an official in the Postoffce
Department.. no counterfeit postage-stamps
have made their appearance in the past
twenty years.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-22
A. W. FURST,
y ot-s wv &c FNHFH
THIS DAY.

Friday ..........................M May 22. 1891,
All IL o'clock A. NJ. at Saesroom.
1121 Market Street, Bet. Seventh and Eighth,
TWILL SELL
THE WELL-KEPT FURNITURE OF A 20ROOM
HOUSE, comprising In part: Upright Piano Bow
man maker Loudon); Parlor Sets; Fancy chairs;
Bed Lounges Carpets: Hat-Hacks: walnut, oak
and Pine Chamber Sets; Spring and Top Mattresses;
Sewing Machines; Extension Tables: two Barber
Chairs: Mirrors; Clocks; Pictures; Stoves Ranges;
Crockery etc.
II A. w. BURST, Auctioneer.
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M. j. SIMMONS, AUCTIONEER,

Hfs We OiOifuuUOB nOO tiSHIhit1
WILL SELL THIS DAY,
At IL O'Clock a NJ, at the residence.
1908 Twenty-frst St, near Valencia. account OF
departure, ali of the Elegant Parior, Bedroom and
Dning-roem Furniture. Grand Rosewood Piano,
Stool and Cover, French Mantei Clock and orna-
ments; Genuine Etchings and Line EngrayfngS;
Plate-glaSs Front Folding Bed Handsome gliding
Chair Bed English Body Brussels Carpets Rugs,
ETC.,
CONSISTING IN PART Off,.
One Grand Rosewood Piano, Stoddard maker.
cost $3.50; Fine Etchings and Line Engrayiugs:
French MauteI Clock and Ornaments; Elegant Par
lar Sofas, Diyans. Easy-cbatrS and Fancy Rockers:
Handsome Cherry Center-table; Lace Curtains and
Pgrtieres: Elegant Eastern walnut and Antique
Oak Bedroom Sets, with french Mrrers; Spring
and Hair Mattresses, Pillows aud other Bedding;
Handsome Plate-gIass trout Folding Bed: Eastern
WALNUT Pedestal ExteuSion-table, with Sideboard
and Chairs to match Walnut and Oak Hall
stands: Hall and Stair Carpets: nearly new Elm
wood Range with extra Porcelain Fixtures: Patent
Kitchen Tables; large line OF fine China, Glass aud
Plated Ware. and a large assortment Of other fine
Household Furniture.
my2I 1t NJ !. SIMMONS. Auctioueer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
NEW HAVEN.


James Iinman still remains critically
ill.
Mrs. c. n. Thomas is visiting her
friends in Malone, n. Y, this week.
Frank l.. Barrows and family will
return to town this spring from Burlng-
ton.
1t is rumored that Eddie Roscoe is to
return home from Adams, Mass, and
that he intends to enter college.
Rev. Mr.. Bates of Manchester, VT,
occupied the desk last Sunday in eX-
change with Rev. C. N. Thomas. lie
gave fine discourse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckenzie of Port
Henry, n. V, former parishioners of
Rev. C. N. Thomas at that place, were
in town a week since, the guests of the
pastor and his wife.
Another son and heir has arrived at
the home of the Hague's, Albert Hill,
by name, in South Bridgton, Maine,
where Rev. w. b. Hague, late pastor
here, is now settled.
j. A. Caldwell attended the golden
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. 5. b. Bliss,
which was celebrated at their home in
Underhil about two weeks since. Mrs.
Bliss is cousin of Mr. Caldwell.
"Surprises" seem to have ragged last
week, especially on Town Hill. Friends
in town and out all seemed to have a
"surprising" mania to "surprise" every
body else and their neighbors on Fri
day evening last. Miss Minnie E..
Doud was very unsuspectingly made
the victim of one of these surprises, when,
on returning to her home, the members,
with others, of a summers camping
party presented themselves to her aston
ed vision. a happy evening passed for
all.
On Friday evening Johnnie Caldwell
at "A neighbours to be ushercd into the
presence of about forty of his school
friends and companions to make his
best bow and give all cordial welcome.
No doubt he passed the ordeal brayely,
and came out master of ceremonies" al
though very greatly "surprised'. Am
pie refreshments of sandwiches. cake,
coffee and ice cream were served by the
guests and general good time participa-
ted in by all
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
SAILS BURY.

There is quite Il large demand for hop
poles.
Wallace Crook has been sick for few
days past.
Mrs. Wallace Dond, after several weeks
sickness, is convalescent.
Frank c. Atwood has been sick for
several weeks with rheumatism.
The depot yard is fast filling up with
oak logs for the railroad company.
The Ladies' Aid society met at Capt.
5. IL. Kelley's on Wednesday, Feb. H.
Bascom Gipson has bought a farm of
Frank e. Dyer, formerly owned by
Emellus Bump.
DIR. o. NJ. Bump intends to move to
Troy, n. Y, the coming spring. He has
been an active member in the Congrega-
tional church and will be very much
missed in its social gatherings.
The oyster supper at the lecture room
of the Methodist church on Wednesday
evening, Jan. IS, was success. The
evening was very pleasant one. About
one hundred persons were present. The
receipts were SiS.67.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
BRIDPORT.


Benjamin Miner of Middlebury college
was home over Sunday.
In. Taylor of Ticonderoga made US
flying visit on Wednesday.
Geo. ID. Payne was home over Sunday,
returning to Poultney on Monday.
A cablegram received from J. C.. 5.
Hamilton announces his arrival in Lon
don.
A. II. Rice, who has been in feeble
health for some time past, was able to
ride to the village on Wednesday.
Mrs. w. n. Frost and granddaughter,
Mrs. c. j. Sherbino, now occupy part
of the old Frost homestead in the vii
lage.
Mr.. Irowbridge, who is assisting in
the meetings held in the NJ. +. church,
was quite sick the early part of the week,
but at this writing is improving.
The funeral of Joseph Sylvester was
attended on Saturday, Feb. Z. The SER
vices were held at the Catholic church in
Shoreham, the interment being in that
town.
The lumber, stone. etc, for the build
ing of the new vestry is nearly all on the
grounds. The former was purchased of
Messrs. Franklin and Sherman while
they were here recently.
j. b. Mahana is expected here on
Thursday afternoon of this week to ex-
hibit and explain his single rail and sad
die car railroad. He proposes to con-
struct line between Whitehall and Bur-
lington.
Messrs. John 6. Sunderland and David
+. Myrick, who haye been visiting in
Illinois since early in December, re-
turned home on Wednesday, the 4th
inst, coming by way of New York,
where they spent several days with q. \.
BREASTED, son of W. c.. BREASTED of this
town.
The socable at Dea. j. p. Russell's on
Thursday evening of last week was a
success both socially and financially, the
proceeds amounting to $40. The pro-
gramme for entertainment was complete
and admirably executed. This week
the Sewing circle meet with Mrs. b. A.
Skiff; gentlemen are invited to tea at 6.
On Thursday evening of next week the
sociable will be at the residence of ii. +.
Merrill, 10 which all are cordially invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
LEICESTER.

A young child of Albert Capron is
quite sick.
IL. White of Brainerd, Mimi, is
visiting in town.
The Kings Daughters met on Wednes-
day with Mrs. Leslie Slavery.
The donation at the town hall Friday
evening was quite well attended consider
ing the bad condition of the roads.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congre-
gationa church of Whiting met on Thurs
day with MIS-. o. c. Huntley at the
junction House.
Driving on the creek at the Junction
has been INDUCED in the past week by
several who have horses in whom they
hope to develop speed.
Mrs. Dickinson, mother of Mrs. Glenn
ent Brownson, died quite suddenly Satur-
day evening. Her remains Will be taken
to Cornwall for interment.
c. b. Hall has purchased the Derby
homestead at Leicester Corners, which,
with other real estate still owned by him
here, we hope will keep him in town for
some time to come.
Joseph l.. Barker, assistant editor of
the American Reporter and son of our
townsman, j. @. Barker, is travelling in
the Gulf States, where he reports the
weather like that of May in Vermont.
Gardens are being planted, grain sowed
and the grass is looking fine. At Fort
Worth, Tex, he met several Nermonters,
among them the Caswell brothers, former
" of ShOreham, also Ed. Jennings, son
of Cyrus Jennings. Writing from Guth-
RTE, Oklahoma, he says every day from ~
to 30 prairie schooners may be seen wend-
ing their way INTO that town over the
Santa Fe trail and going into camp near
by, awaiting the anticipated opening OF
the Iowa, Sac, Fox and Pottawatomie
reservations, ana that all along the
southern Kansas line boomers are en-
camped, living in dugouts, tents and also
in their wagons, ready to move at
moments notice into the Cherokee strip,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
County 21eps.
ADDISON.


The Bridport and Addison Detecting
society met at the town hall in Addison
Feb. and elected as officers for the en-
suing year: President, Lucius G.. Whit
ford; vice president, C.. II. Smith; Sec
rotary, w. O. Hindes; treasurer. r.nrv
f. Merrill; committee =" sofotv Addi-
SUI, ihos' -,oonan, Byron Smith, En-
L" afford, +. S. Cough, Elisha Smith !;
Bridport, j. o. Hamilton, j. j. Crane, o..
5. Gibbs, F. A. Williams, G.. II. Walker I;
characterization, Edward Gorham,
Gideon w. Whitford, Luman G. Seeger,
II. a. Sickle, Olin A. Smith, NJ. b. lIurd,
Fred Owen, G.. II. Smith, c. w. IIindes,
c. W. Barber; Bridport, Wilbur Hamil-
ton, Frank II. Eldredge, Edrick Spauld-
ing, S. u. Walker, Geo. F. Sollace, II. ID.
jackson, l.. $. Burwcll, II. Z. Merrill, J..
w. Pratt, +. A. Myrick. The soce-
ty has S127.5G in the treasurer's hands,
and its officers are wide-awake bust
ness men. The pursuers are so dis
tributed that Il large force can be called
out on the shortest notice and the thief
who is fool enough to incur their dis
pleasure will think he has struck hor-
nets nest
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
ed. The receipts of the evening were

ed. The receipts of the evening were
$l5.S0.
Noble X. Wolcott died last Friday
morning with complication of diseases.
He was buried from his late residence
on Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. N.
Bacon conducted the service.
Again the busy tumut in our busting
town was arrested by the announcement
and occasion of another wedding. This
time the contracting parties were Miss
Georgia NJ. Wolcott and Levi Swift of
Middlesex, Vt. The ceremony tool,
place at the brides mothers, Mrs. Fam
ME y. Wolcott, at II o'clock Wednesday
morning, Feb. !, Rev. w. n. Bacon of
Bridport officiating. Mrs. X. II. Preble
presided at the organ and rendered an
appropriate march while the bridal party
entered the parlor. The bride was at
tired in pretty Gobelin blue silk and
OF course looked her fairest. The brides
maid, Miss Lucy Jewett of Bridport. was
also dressed in blue. Mr.. Swift's best
man was George Burwell of Bridport.
Inc rooms were tastefully decorated with
CEDAR, plants, Florida moss and cut
flowers. The ceremony was, as usual,
followed by best wishes and congratu-
latlons from all the guests. Several
were present from this town, others from
Bridport, Ticonderoga and Schroon
Lake. In viewing the gifts the fact of
many men of many minds" was I'M
pressed upon us, as they were so varied
and but very few duplicates, yet all nice
and most of them useful as well as pretty
ana attractive. Among other delicious
yiands which were served were luscious
Florida oranges which were sent by Mr..
Swlft's partner in the orange business
IN that State. Each guest was presented
with souvenir of Florida moss. Mr..
and Mrs. Swift were taken to Middle
bury, where they took the train for their
home in Middlesex, followed by the best
wishes of ALL
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
Elias ID. Pritchard's Estate.
Proof Of VIII.
STATE OF VERM0NT-District of Adj

BE ii remembered, that mt IA session of the
Probate Court holden ut Middlebury, within
and for the district of Addison, on the eth
day OF February, A. ID. 1891.
Present; Hon. James NJ. Slade, Judge.
Whereas, n certain instrument in writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testamenuot Elias ID. Pritchard, late of Corn.
wall, in said District, deceased, having been
this day presented to said Court for Probate
and duly filed in the Registers Office There.
fore, it is ordered, that all persons interested
in the estate OF said deceased be notified to
appear before said Court, at the Probate of.
flice in Middlebury in said District on the I'd
day of March, A. ID. 1891. Mt 10 O'Clock n. m,
by publication of this order three weeks sue
cessively previous thereto IN the MiddleburY
Register, n newspaper printed at Middlebury
aforesaid, to show cause il any they may
have why said instrument in writing should
not be proved and allowed, as the last will
and testament of the said deceased.
BY order of the Court.
Attest, JAMES NJ. SLADE, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
BRISTOL.
G. ID. Ridley is failing slowly.
LII. u D:.I-,,.l1 :. g., III. -I,,,.I =,

G. ID. Ridley is failing slowly.
John v Bicknell is failing slowly.
Mrs f. f. Barton's young child is i'm
proving in health
II. ID. and Miss Katie Stewart returned
from Boston Monday night.
The first number of the High School
paper will be isued soon.
Quite a religious awakening is apparent
among the young people in this vicinity.
Bates & Hathorn have sold their grocery
stock to Charles Morgan and Mr.. Gray.
ii. r. Dorr of Rutland, the banker, is
in town making preparations to open his
bank.
j. NJ. Day has closed out his business
here preparatory to going West in the
spring.
Meetings are held this week every
afternoon in the vestry of the Baptist
church.
NJ. IL. Mack, who lost his house by fire
last week. has advertised his stock at
auction.
There will be a regular communication
of Libanus lodge, F. & A. NJ, Monday
evening, Feb. l6.
Rev. A. McGeorge returned last Satur-
day night and union meetings are being
held this week with good results.
c. ii. Smith hauled, Monday, into the
company's yard load of green poplar
weighing 1880 lbs. with one span of
horses.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
ORWELL.

The Whittier club postponed their
literary and social entertainment, which
was to have been held last week Friday
evening, until the same evening of the
present week at the residence of Il. W..
Parks.
The young people, friends of Prescott
and Miss Ada Kimball, met at their home
on Friday evening, the birthday of the
former. The company report an enjoy
able entertainment, as is always the case
when they visit these popular young
people.
Surprise gatherings seem to have been
in order the past week and among them
was one at the pleasant residence of Mr..
and Mrs. John Knox on Wednesday
evening. A goodly number of neighbors
and friends gathered to visit that newly
married couple and spent an enjoyable
evening. The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Raymond also met at their pleasant
home the same evening to celebrate the
birthday of Mrs Raymond, it being her
10Th, and near their 23d wedding ami
versary. About 10 of their neighbors
were present and apparently enjoyed the
good things provided for the occasion.
Some very nice presents were made Mrs.
Raymond as we'll as gOodly purse of
silver. The presentation was by one of
the company and was responded to by
Mrs. Raymond in her pleasant way.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
We RGENNES,

railroads, revivals and races are the
causes of cheap talk" in this vicinity.
Rev. g. II. Page of Burlington occu-
pied the Baptist pulpit on Sunday last.
Dustin Barrow has rented the DR..
Hopkins farm located mostly in Yer
gennes.
Rev. f. b. Taylor, rector of st. Paul's
Episcopal church, has regained his usual
health.
Dr. Baker of Wnterport, Me-, a home
opathic physician, is to locate here
next month.
The funeral of Austin Smith, aged 81.
who died in Addison the 4th, took place
on Friday last.
The Baptist society held sociable at
the residence of William Woodman on
Monday evening.
c. W. Seiple, cutter at the Donnely
tailoring shop, went to New York Sat
nrday for weeks stay.
Herrick Stevens, who has been for the
go, will return this week.
Hickok & Thorne are to open up a
real estate exchange in this city; office
in the insurance building.
G. Ii. Sprigg & Co. and d. o. Noonan
each shipped car of livestock to the
Boston market on Monday.
An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Kellogg of West Ferrisburgh
died on Tuesday of diphthera.
Market prices Saturday were the same
as last reported with the exception OF
eggs, which brought % cents.
Sixty dollars was taken in at the
Graded school entertainment at School
house hall on Friday evening last.
The Bohemian glass-blowers will take
possession of City hall next week in the
interests of Ethan Allen Post, G. A. X.
The Congregational society of Ferris
burgh held dime sociable in the church
vestry on Wednesday evening of this
week
DR.. h. Severance, who has been located
here for about year, is to close up his
business here this month and move to
York State.
Charles Tulley and Miss Ann Kiley
of Ferrsburgh were married on Mon
day at the Catholic church by Rev. FIR.
p. \. Campeau.
+. \. Goss and j. \. Harrington went
to Rutland on Tuesday to attend the
meeting of Mt. Sinai Temple Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine.
Mr. and Mrs. 5. A. Isley of New
York, who are stopping at the Addison
House, Middlebury, had sleigh-ride to
Vergennes on Tuesday, stopping at the
Stevens House.
The professors and students of st.
Joseph college of Burlington to the
number of about 80 visited Vergennes
on Monday, coming by w. H. Lane &
Cos. large sleighs. Dinner was had at
the Stevens House.
DR.. Mahana, president of the saddle
single-track railroad which it is pro-
posed to run from Whitehall to YER
gennes through the lake-shore towns,
will visit Vergennes on Friday and con-
fer with the city board of trade. Yer
gennes will do its share in helping along
the scheme.
At the Port Henry races last week
Frank d. Barton's Kentucky stallion
Wilkes McGregor won first money
in the three-minute race, and ii. F.
Gaines two-year-old mare Fanchon
easily won first in the three-year-old
race, Ed. Train of Vergennes taking
second.
The railroad committee appointed by
the board of trade to confer with the
Central Vermont officials as to the de-
STABILITY of changing the line running