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The morning call., 1892-05-31
AT THE VETERANS ROME.
How the Day Was Observed by the Oh
Soldiers at YountVille,

How the Day Was Observed by the Old
Soldiers at YountVilIe.
A very affecting programme was carried
out yesterday at the Veterans Home,
Yountville. Most Of the directors went up
to join in the exercises there with the old
soldiers, and the residents Of Napa Valley
foeked from all directions to atted them
also.
On the arrival OF ex-Judge j. A. Way
mire, Colonel f. c. K. Royce, Colonel Sam
Deal veterans of the Mexican War;, Major
Eugene Herrick and the veteran secretary,
Colonel Adds Lowell Rockwell, those of the
old so ldiers who we're able to join the ranks
Tell INTO line and were reviewed by the
visitors. Then breaking into column of
fours, the veterans marched up tile hill to
the little cemetery, where 10 comrades are
sleeping their last sleep. Here the graves
wers decorated with appropriate ceremo-
mics, consisting of the reading Of the G. A.
X. ritual, the singing of hymn and the
firing OF salute from the heavy field guns
at the home.
On returning from the cemetery veterans
and visitors entered the assembly-hall,
where, after few Introductory remarks by
the c0mmandant, Major e. r. Merriman,
Mrs. Charles II. Blinn aud Miss Adele Mar
tel contributed few patriotic vocal num-
bers; Colonel Rockwell read an ode CON-
posed by himself for the occasion; Captain
Charles A. Wood uff. U. S. A, delivered an
grafton; the directors made short addresses,
and the singing section Of the hone rem
dered the national airs.
Colonel ROckwellS contribution to the pro-
gramme thrilled with patriotism and was
received with enthusiasm by the old soldiers
TO whom it was dedicated.
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the men who were Immediately engaged in
the great contest, but il is doubtless scarcely
less keen In its indWellng and moving force
this day with thousands OF other fellow
citizens, who, for good and isewOrthy
reasons. did not enlist to fight for the old
flag On land or sea. We would keep alive
that sentiment; we would promote its
growth: we would increase its intensity /;
we w0ald instil and transmit it, by these
ceremonies, to our children and to our chill
dren's children while we who served in the
volunteer army and navy in the war for the
union survive
"Comrades and Friends: We stand in
the presence Of the dead. Would we re-
ceive and bear away with US the most SOL
emn and benefi 'ial impressions? Regard
the struggle for the existence and per-
petuity of the union as but Yesterday
Consider the burial of those who sleep
below these sOds as the commitment Of
the hour. Earth to earth, ashes to ashes,
until the general resurrection. These died
not on the field of carnage; but taken to-
getheT they represent by virtue Of their per-
sonal participation every great battle that
was fought during the War Of the Re-
belliOn."
The Eureka quartet followed with song,
when COmrade W. w. Stone recited a stir
ring original poem on the rebellion. Rev.
Dr. Eli McCiish was introduced aud held
his audience for almost an hour while
speaking on the causes of the Civil War,
the struggle Itself, and the results which it
gave rise TO In making homogeneous a nation
at one time composed Of so many dscOrdant
elements. He said that the Memorial day
parade might have seemed small, but when
1t was considered that the same professions
were taking place from the State of Maine
to this coast at the same time it WAS a very
long one, indeed. The word liberty on the
American flag, the speaker said, was lie
until after the war, which liberated the
slaves. The speaker concluded with a bril-
liant peroration on the soldiers who laid
down their lives to preserve the integrity of
their country. He said the day should
always be one Of patriotic commemoration.
The beautiful custom Of strewiBg the
soldiers graves with flowers by their COM
rades next occupied the various posts for
almost half hour. After another song
by The Eureka quartet parting salute was
hTed by the Lincoln Post firing party, after
which the large audience dispersed all over
the cemetery to view the various graves.
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ing the members of Battery c, in charge of
Captain Charles Morris, were engaged in
sire wing flowers over the graves OF departed
soldiers.
All day SUNDAY the soldiers plucked flow
ers from the gardens throughout the reser-
walton. They plucked them with n will,
and when they quit at dusk had almost de-
nuded the gardens. Yesterday morning
when Battery marched to the burying-
ground two wagon-loads of flowers followed
them. There were many people around the
graves when the soldiers distributed over
the graves of marked and unmarked alike
floral tributes of remembrance. oprayers
were said, no guns were fired, but the solem-
nifty of the occasion and the feeling manner
in which the soldiers knelt over the graves
while placing the sweetest tributes that can
be offered spoke volumes. the civilian on
lockers were impressed with sympathy and
many relatives Of departed soldiers who
were there to place tributes upon their
graves WeIe viSibly affected.
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OAKLAND oBsEnvANCEs.

Morning Parade-CeremonIes Mt the
Cemetery-EVening Services.
Memorial day was ittingy observed
across the bay, Preparations for the COM
remuneration began at sunrise, when duly
appointed agents made tour OF the city
and took up contributions of flowers, which
were subsequently conveyed in wagons to
the cemetery. There they were at once
taken charge of by committees appointed
for the purpose and distributed on the
graves. Such was the abundance of bios
SONS that the plots were almost hidden by
the wreath OF floral trib utes.
The Grand Army of the Republic
Womens Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans
and the local military companies marched
in procession through the principal streets
at 10 o'clock, and afterward proceeded to
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The prze-winners are therefore: First
class, Ella pending decision of board OF
directors; second class, Truant, sailed and
owned by J. w. Pew; third class, Fawn.
owned by Harry Bixby. Sailed by Robert
Peet; fourth class, owned and sailed by
Charles Sage.
Tho yachts sailed for prize flags of 1892,
but no flag was awarded to any class in
which there were less than three competing
yachts.
Besides this class three sailed for flag
donated by E. W. Goggin and Glasses and
for the Keii trophy. which on two pre-
vlous annual regattas had been won by the
Freda, but which Will now for one year be
held by the Truant The trophy will have
to be won three consecutive times by any
one boat before 1t becomes that vessels I'M
disputed property.
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FLOWERS FOR THE GRAVES.

Odd Fellows Cemetery Transformed Into
Perfect Bower of Beauty.
The tones and tints of the seven-fold
band OF the spectrum have more effect on
feeling than is imagined, and the mind fGc-
tuates in consonance with the dark or bright.
A stroll through the various cemeteries in
the outside districts on an ordinary day in
duces melancholy and sadness. by the al
most unvarying uniformity of the cOl0ring.
One sees the dull brown of the neglected
grave, where sleep the unrememberel dead.
Then comes the deep green Of the carefully
preserved turf. and the immaculate white of
the marble slabs. And that is all-nothing
bat sOmbeTness in the effect.
Yesterday, however, this order Of things
was changed, and all the cemeteries where
soldiers are buried underwent a change as
If some magician had waved his wand over
night and ordered the beautiful to spring
into existence Flowers of every variety
and hue were to be seen on all sides. gar
lands and wreaths were suspended from
the tombs. and streamers of ivy and ever
green futtered in the breeze These were
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Mountain View Cemetery, where, to the
accompaniment of dirge, booming cannon
and tolliDg bell, the solemn services were
inaugurated at the Grand Army plot.
large delegation of Alameda citizens
joined in the Oakland celebration and Joe
Hooker Post and Ladies' Relief Corps joined
the paraders.
In the evening memorial services were
held at the First Methodist Church, which
was thr0nged TO the doors. Tie Grafton
was delivered by Clinton G. Dodge.
The morning call., 1892-05-31

This was because the Union men fought for
principle, gave up their lives, homes and
fortunes for the liberation of the slave.
Miss Klttie Black followed with a song,
Dear Heart" She was succeeded by Mrs.
j. Murray Bailey. whO recited very effec-
lively Joaquin Miller's poem. The Battle
of Shenandoah"
Dir. c. E. Parent sang in good BARITONE
"Tentlng Tonight" and Mr.. Robinson rem
dered the " Battle Hymn of the Republic"
The last musical selection was Good
Night" by the Eureka Quartet. after which
Rev. Eli McClsh delivered the benediction,
and the exercises were over
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Defenders" and the piece supported by
two young ladies'. one representing Cali
foTnia," the other Columbia"
For some unknown reason a departure
from the programme was made on Van Ness
avenue, and instead of the military form
ing line after passing the reviewing officers
at Ellis street. it marched off at side streets,
leaving the police only in line to salute the
veterans, who came after, and having seen
no portion OF the escort took the cars there
for Central avenue, where they formed
again and proceeded to the Odd Fellows
Cemetery to take part in the exercises over
the graves Of their departed comrades.
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AT THE WIG WAN.
Interesting Entertainments Under the
Auspices of tho Various Posts.

Auspices of tho Various Posts.
One of the chief features OF the Memorial
day celebration was the entertainment
given under the auspices of the Grand
Army at the new Wigwam last night A
large number OF tickets had been issued for
the affair and widely distributed. The
Wigwam seats good MANY people, but 1T
was unable to accom- Mflate all those who
desired admission las5Bvening. People be-
gan to enter the hail as early as o'clock,
and by 1880 o'clock every seat was taken
Those who came later were compelled to be
satisfied with standing room. Many were
turned away, unable 10 secure an en-
trance.
The Wigwam was specially decorated for
The morning call., 1892-05-31
AT THE Preside.

Graves OF Departed Soldiers strewn
With Floral Tributes by Battery G.
AS there was no sham battle at the Pre-
sidio yesterday comparatively small
crowd took advantage Of the fine weather TO
visit the reservation and drink In the ex-
hilarating ocean breezes. During the morn
The morning call., 1892-05-31
BIRIHS-M NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BORN.
GRAY-May So 1892 10 the wife OF Captain w j.
Gray, asOn.
WEYL-In this city. May 80 1892, t6 the wife OF
Bernardo Weyl, daughter.
SoBBE-In Glen Ellen, May 20, 1892, to the wife of
VIII lam SObOe,
The morning call., 1892-05-31
Last Week Marked An Epoch !

A little anxiety by some competitors about
our fast increasing trade caused an excite
ment in cotton goods. They were sold low,
but we sold them lower We haven't heard
Of Great Trade Auction Sale in cotton
goods this year. In fact, there hasn't been
one in New York City. Our prices are the
talk Of the town; if you haven't heard of
them already, you will soon We guarantee
our prices against all competitors, be they
East, West, North or South of the Rocky
Mountains, wholesale or retail
The morning call., 1892-05-31
LADIES OF THE G. A. II.
Gettysburg Circle holds Impressiv
Memorial Services.

Gettysburg Circle holds Impressive
Memorial Services.
Gettysburg Circle. Ladies of the G. A. r.,
held memorial services at their place of
meeting, on Howard street, on Friday even
ing, the 9th inst. Their rooms were profusely
decorated with flowers and the national
c0lors ariistically arranged.
The exercises consisted of: Prayer, by
Rev. }. G. Smith; address, Rev. Dr. Nc
Clish; music, interpreting other numbers,
by the Boyer Quartet; address and poem,
Miss Addle l.. Balboa; the closing mum Der,
America" was sung by the entire at
tendance.
Gettysburg Circle is improving in interest
and numbers since it took up new quarters
at its present location. Several new men,
bers were initiated at the last meeting, and
others made application for membership.
The morning call., 1892-05-31
AT ST. MARY's.

Requiem Mass for Deceased Members of
the Young Mems Institute.
All Of the branches of the Young Mems
Institute joined in observing Memorial Day
by attending solemn requiem mass at ST.
MaTy's Cathedral, yesterday morning for
the repose of their deceased comrades. 1t
was the first observance of the kind in the
history of the order, but will hereafter be
the annual custom.
Mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock with
Father Doran "a high priest. Father Kirby
as deacon and Father White as sub-deacon.
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The FirebeII.

Carelessness with candle started fire
among pile of boxes In the basement of
NJ. II. Sansem's hatstore at 1876 Third street
at IL 10 o'clock yesterday morning and an
alarm was turned in from box 61 The loss
did not exceed $50.
The morning call., 1892-05-31
At &c a Yard.

At &c a Yard.
AMOSKEAG GIN G HAMS, in staple
checks and fancy plaids.
At &c a Yard.
YARD-WlDE FRUIT Of THE LOOM
BLEACHED MUSLIN-Llmit II yards
70 customer.
at &c a Yard.
GOOD QUALITY BLEACHED CAM.
BRIC-yard wide.
At sac a Yard.
INDIGO BLUE CALIC0S, colorS guaran-
teed absolutely fast-apprOpriate pat.
terms.
At Csc a Yard.
FANCY STRIPE FLANNELS, nearly all
wOUl-an excellent fabric to wear to the
seashOre or on your vacation trip this
summer.
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a FEW AMONG MANY:

at Q6c a Yard.
TABLE DAMASK, unbleached, neat pat
terms and good quality.
at 2Ec a Yard.
TURKEY RED TABLE DAMASK, "a
inches wide-an extra good value.
At soc a Yard.
UNBLEACHED d A NJ A X TABLE
LINEN, 81 inches wide. fine quality.
at Csc Each.
DAMASK TOWELS, large size, 24x48
inches-a fine quality damask, knotted
fringe.
at SI.75 Zach.
12-4 MARSElLLES BEDSPREADS, excel
lent quality and an exceptionally good
value.
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Salzer beloved mother of Mrs. George l. Drew of
San Francisco. Mrs. James voorhees, OF Fresno
Mrs. Charles Kydd and l." A. :. SalZeT OF Oakland
native OF Germany, aged 81 years.
LITZNER-In Medicine Hat. Canada. May %, 1892
Julia, beloved WIFE OF Gustav LitZaer natl We OF
Schwe tzkau, Prussia aged 35 yeas.
CITY AND COUNTY HOSPITAL
ASHFoRD-In the City and County Hospital, May
20, 1892, w Ash ord.
The morning call., 1892-05-31

So cosmopolitan has New York become In
recent years that more than 100 languages
aud dialects are spoken In the city.
The morning call., 1892-05-31
Alameda.

Yesterday was observed as a holiday in
Alameda nearly all the business houses
being closed.
The monthly meeting of the Alameda In
provement Association will be held Thurs
day evening. The committee on the pro-
jected road to San Leandro by way of Bay
Farm Island will make its report, giving an
| estimate of It's cost.
Professor Eckhoff of the High school will
| spend his vacation on his ranch in Nevada
| County. Principal jackson of the Porter
| School will go to the northern portion Of the
| State. School Superintendent Sullivan and
| family will spend part OF the vacation in
| NRpa County.
c. l.. Bredenbach and Miss Minnie Cohen
| have resigned their positions as teachers in
| the School Department. as they do not wish
| to take up their residence in Alameda as re-
| CURED by new order Of the Board of
| Education.
Justice Byler and family will spend the
month OF June on his recently purchased
olive ranch near Calistoga.
Berkeley.
The numerous and palpably evident cases
Of violation of the University liquor law
have at length aroused the better class Of
Berkeley citizens to decisive action. Sim
ultaneOusly with the arrest Of Heagerty and
OuiIlu u IubttiuS was CdlItU, ana Inc result
was the organization OF a law and order
league, composed of Is citizens, who have
invited cooperation In crushing out the
saloons. A. T. Eggleston, who presided at
| the organization. appointed J. L. Barker
and MeSsrs. Hackley. Higgins and Spauld-
| ing committee TO draw MP plan of work.
| 1t is the object Of the league 10 have special
deputy sherltfs appointed to root out the
| evil.
The planning mills and nearly all the fac
| tories closed yesterday in honor Of Decora-
tion day. The members OF Lookout Noun
| tain Post, together with the ladies Of Lieu
tenant Cushing Camp. Sons of Veterans,
and the ladies of the Relief Corps left for
the cemetery in special electric cars. decor
ated the graves of six dead members OF the
| post and afterward joined the Oakland del
/ egation.
Professors Jones and Hilgard will leave for
| Europe on June 10. Professors Gayley and
Bacon will go East on the 18th.
Property-Owners on College avenue are
| circulating petition against matchmaking
the same until sewer is put in.
The morning call., 1892-05-31

the annual offerings OF the grateful living
TO the heroic dead, tribu es which make
Memorial day one of incense and beauty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-27
TOO MUCH WHEAT.
a Minneapolis Firm Forced to Assign
With Heavy Liabilities.

a Minneapolis Firm Forced to Assign
With Heavy Liabilities.
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 26.-The business
world was startled today by the an
nouncement that e. S. Corser, the vet
eran insurance and real estate agent
had become involved to such extent that
he must necessarily make an assignment.
E. s. Corser is not the only one in
volved, but the firm of E. s. Corser and
company Will also make an assignment.
This firm consists of Lester B. Elwood
Walter B. Badger and Justin L. Belknap
all well-known business men. 1t is very
difficult to arrive at the true state of af-
fairs until matters are placed in the hands
of a receiver and liabilities and assets
have been carefully figured up.
1t is thought that present prospects are
that Mr.. Corser will be able to meet his
obligations nearly in full. The estate
will show fair valuation for the real es-
tate assets, amount to nearly 81 900, =
600. The assets will amount to about
SIS, 900 IN excess of liabilities. The
amount received by unsecured cred
itors will largely depend upon the
management and successful handling
OF the estate. 1t is to the wheat pits of
Minneapolis and Chicago that the failure
must be credited. The story is that his
losses in wheat aggregate $3.50, 000. When
Corser was asked about the matter he did
not deny that he had lost money in wheat
speculation
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-27
ARRESTED FOR BIGA1rr.
a Wealthy Citizen of Kokomo, Indiana,
is Wanted in Colorado.

Wealthy Citizen of Kokomo, Indiana,
is Wanted in Colorado.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 26.-Sllas W. B.
Jones, rs years of age is under arrest at
Kokomo charged with bigamy. Jones
came from Portland, Or, about a year
ago and invested heavily in Kokomo
property, bought handsome residence
and married young wife in The person of
a daughter of ex-County Auditor Styer.
Jones was arrested by an officer named
Murray, from Denver, Colo, where 1t is
charged he has a vile living.
Murray came to Kokomo with requisi-
ton properly attested by Governor Chase.
He timed his arrest of Jones so as to get
him to the station without giving the
friends of the prisoner time to organize a
resistance but it happened that the train
was an hour late. Sheriff Simmons was
appealed to and refused to allow Murray
to depart with Jones until the papers had
been passed upon by d local court.
Jones in the meantime is detained in
the residence portion of the jail. He adj
nits some indiscretions in Denver, but
pronounces his arrest for bigamy case
OF blackmail. Last February an Oregon
officer came to Indiana with a warrant for
jones' arrest on the charge OF blgamy,
but he had no requsition and Jones re-
fused to go. He claimed that he had
been divorced from the Oregon woman.
The prisoner is a brother of Rev. Mr..
Jones, one of the foremost ministers of
Kokomo. His son is judge of the probate
court at Portland.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-27
storms in washin gton.

SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 26.-The storm
of last week seriously affected railway
travel, and traffic on nearly all railroad
lines in eastern Washington, northern
Idaho and Montana. The Great Northern
train due here at O'Clock this morning
was ten hours behind time, and on that
account the east bound train tonight was
abandoned. Trouble is occasioned by
deep snow and heavy drifts in the Rocky
mountains. Trains are running regu-
larly westward as far as Wenatche. Slow
progress is made by the Great Northern
in the construction of the switch back
over the summit OF the Cascades, but it is
thought connection will be made about
January 1.
The ceremony of driving the golden
spike was indefinitely postponed in an
ticipation of heavy freshet in the spring
The Northern Pacific, Union Pacific and
Spokane & Northern trains, including
branches, are now practically running on
time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-27
a Wife. Daughter and Mother
Found Dead in Their Room.
THE FATHER A SUICIDE.
An Awful Murder Committed III a
Massachusetts Town.
Nothing Thus Far Indicates in Any Way
The Story of the Crime-The Ter
ribIe Sight Presented
Minister.

WORCESTER, Mass. Dec. ga hor-
rible triple murder and suicide was dis
covered today in an upper fat of a tene-
nent building, 81 Taintor street. Henry
c. Varnum and his little daughter Flor
ence were found dead, the wife nearly
dead when discovered. and died on the
way to the hospital, and Mrs. Wright,
mother of Mrs. Varnu now lies at the
10 tai in critical condition, unable as
yet to talk or indicate in any way the
story of the awful event.
Henry c. Varnum came to this city
from Huron, VT, in September and went
TO work in the shop of L. L. Pollard.
The family lived quietly and to all APP
paarances happily. Mrs. Varnum was a
regular attendant of the Hope Ccngrega
gational church, where she sang in the
choir, her husband and little daughter
often accompanied her. Mrs. Varnum
was not present at the services Sunday
and Pastor Rev. e. w. Phillips remarked
her absence and expressed some surprise,
saying Mrs Varnnm was not the sort of
q woman to stay at home because it was
cold.
Mr. Phillips today went to the Varnum
house and rang the bell, but received no
answer, and called upon the occupants OF
the middle dwelling, who said they had
not heard anything from the Varnums.
Mr.. Phillips went up stairs Immediately
and passed through the parlor into the
back parlor and then into the kitchen.
BE then passed an open door of a bedroom
leading off from the kitchen, and terri l.
bic sight met his eyes.
Lying on a bed. covered with blood,
were MIR. Varnum and his wife. The
man was quite dead, but the woman was
breathing heavily. On a cot in the corner
of the room lay a child, turned over on
It's face. also dead. Phillips waited to
see no more, but rushed down stairs and
telephoned Tor the police. When the
police arrived, the mother, Mrs. Wright,
was discovered in an adjoining room. She
was conscious but not able to speak, but
il is thought understood what was said TO
her. The bodies of the man and child
were removed to the undertlker's s, and
the women were carried to the hospital.
Mrs. Wright is still unable to speak,
but may live. She is about so years of
age. The weapon with which the awful
deed was committed was an iron strap
about fifteen inches long, headed by a
cylindrical knob. The instrument
weighed fully four pounds. Varnum
himself was killed by stab from knife
identified as his own. He was cut In the
region of the heart and there were no
other marks upon the body.
There was no sign of violence about the
house outside the bedrooms. Mrs. F. +.
Hail, who lives in a tenement below, says
she heard slight sounds from the child
about 5 O'Clock Sunday morning. The
noise ceased Immediately, and she
thought nothing of them.