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" OLD SPORT" CAMPAEA.
He Proposes to Visit His Friends In SAN
francisco.
Chicago Tribune. March


Chicago Tribune. March Is
"0ld Sport" Campana, the eccentric old
time pedestrian, who is now a humble
chewibg-gum vender about the theaters.
has blossomed out as a poet and author.
Yesterday for the first time a sketch of his
life, largely written by himself, ana edited
by William Wilson Knott. was offered to
the public in pamphlet form. This pamphlet.
hfty pages in extent, contains the record of
one OF the odd characters OF the country. as
well as some Of his original poetry. odd as
himself.
.-Old Sport" who is now 63 years old. is
still IN the ring. He declares that on
April he will start on a foot journey from
Chicago to San Francisco. Though old and
bald and t00thess he retains his Youthful
strength and agility. Not the least singular
feature or the man Is the fact that almost
every available square inch of skin on his
body is covered with tattoeing in red. green
blue and black. Pricked ON his breast are
the names of Yankee Sullivan, John L.. Sui
Ivan, Jack Dempsey. Young Mitchell Tom
Hyer, Professor" Bill Clark and Others
On bis right leg. below the knee. Is tattooed
the name OF his wife-Jennie Dalten CAM
pana- The old man says of her:
She is a heroine whom l have loved all
my life, ever since she was Is years old.
She is more beautiful and good than MARY
Anderson herself. / was born of POOR but
honest French parents in Petersburg. Va.
but was never born to blush unseen or
waste my fragrance on the desert air. I
have shaken hands with Henry CLAW and
fourteen Presidents. l know almost every
noted sport and actor on the facs of the
globe, aud John l.. Sullivan Ia one of NV
best friends. He has given me enough
money TO start an ordinary man in life MANY
times over. But am not the kind who gets
rich. was born sport and I'll die q
sport"
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1712 Pacific avenue, was declared thu cham
pion pie-biter. and was triumpiiantIy led IN
review by MI Hogan before the people
with his eyes fu of pie.
More vocaiizng followed the pie match,
Mrs. w. S. Lyon. ''the colored nightingale"
obligiBg with selection In which the nigh
Was well done. but her gale little to 20
piaEissim0. She was we'll received, and
responded to an encore with bow which
was well received.
The grand chorus of nine male and three
female voices next sang Waiting by the
Sea-" and followed il q moment later. with
Over the Beautiful Sea" They evidently
grew tired of waiting and crossed over.
The last event IN the first part was a vocal
effort by Nine. A. Alberga, who vas billed
as 1.-THE renowned vocalist Of repute," and
she ably sustained the assertion. Nine. AL
berga was a rather short lady, neatly at
tired in white satin slippers with converging
toes, watteau-back challie robe, with blue
silk drapery, under which the hustle sagged
slightly. Her effort was loudly applauded.
At 10 o'clock Senator Hamdon introduced
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Liver Complaint

Few citizens of Auburn, Me-. are better
known than Mr.. j. B. Emerton, an extern
sive wholesale and retail. dealer in tobacco
and cigars. He says:
sc. I. Hood & Co., Lowell. Mass
Dear Sirs: have always considered myself
well man nntil about i've years ago, while living
on farm just out OF the city, began to suffer
at times with severe
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IahIe aIttTWafu SAID senator Harry Hamdon
was ''Tyranf, Soon I'll
Burst Thy Chains" The vocalist rendered
her selection in true artistic style, her arpeg-
gio on the high notes being particularly no.
ticeable.
The most iaughable event was the pie
eating match, under the personal supervi-
cion OF Mr.. Hogan. Two deal tables were
placed in the-mfdile of the floor, and on
them eight soft and very nushy cream
pies. Seven black boys and one white
youth, with their hands pinioned behind,
were turned loose on the pastry at a given
signal. and the one that swallowed his pie
first was to receive prize OF So.
They dashed their faces into the mess
Ike swine, pushing. sneezing and slobbering
at great rate. mussng their clothes and
Cropping large Rnbs of pie in their bosoms.
The white boy. Master Tommy Byrne Of
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BOTH CREWS WENT ASHORE.
The america Discharged One Grew and
Another Crew Deserted.
EiCiIILIE WiETS Iii ELECTRIC ROAD.
The Saersmeate NGrderers Get Long Seatenses-A
gedKeed City Han Blows
His Head OIL.
ViCiEIIIE WlITS III ELECTRIC ROAD.
Special to THE MORNING GALL

SAN PEDRO, March 25.-The steamer Co.
roma, Captain Hall. before coming to the
wharf this morning went alongside OF the
ship America and delivered crew of Is
non-union sailors, who had signed articles
in San Francisco for nine months voyage
TO Alaska in that ship. The old crew of
union men had been paid off but were
still aboard, and these, with number OF
seaInen who had gone out in boats made
things lively for the san Francisco crew.
IFbev were quickly hustled over tile ships
side into the union boats and brought ashore
despite efforts of Deputy SheritfS TO the
contrary. Several shots were fired and one
man got badly dubbed on the head. All the
San Francisco crew are under arrest Tor
desertion. They will be placed aboard the
vessel by force if necessary. Several union
men also are under arrest.
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CITY ITEMS I'm BRIEF.

Davis Sehlessinger, German, AZ years OF age,
was committed to Agnews Insane Asylum yes
terday.
Deputy Inspectors Clapp and Calundan seized
81 cans OF opium at o'clock yesterday morn
Ing a. 81 Washington alley.
The mass-meeting at The Christian Association
Hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 O'clock will be
addressed by Rev. Felix Mays, chief OF the Cnero-
KEGS.
Mr.. Edward Kimball OF Chicago will sneak
next Sunday evening in the First Methodist
Episcopal Church on Powell street. between
Washington and Jackson.
George Lang's still at Saratoga, seized by
Government officials for violation OF revenue
laws. was sold BY auction by Marshal Long
The amount realized was $500
Timothy shea, who was arrested In MERGED last
Wednesday for passing counterfeit coin, was
brought here yesterday by Deputy United
States Marshal. He is an ex-convicf.
NJ. V. Lynch OF WiIkesbarre has written let
ter 10 MayOr SandersOp .nquii ing about Michael
Smyth. who died In Grass Valley or San Fran
cisco, leaving TO his relatives estate valued at
El7O00.
communication was received from r. Will
Jams by the Health and Police Committee OF the
Board OF Supervisors Yesterday. proposing TO
transform all the cemeteries Into pu bile parks.
Ii was placed on die.
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In Honor OF Cutting.

The Cutting Republican Club was called
to order at lis Taylor street last night by
Colonel w. T. Randall. The following
named gentlemen were elected as perma-
nent officers: President Colonel w. f. RAN
dali; first vice-president, Richard Cornell:
second vice-president, Thomas +. Collins !:
treasurer, James A. Stock; recording and
corresponding secretary. George A. Douog-
hue; financial secretary. John NJ Rogers );
sergeantat-arms. Joseph Denny.
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the cOlored NarQ
McAllister. MI.
Hogan, who ap-
peared In evening
d ress and an
nounced the cake
walk.
Ladies' and
gemmen." he said,
with much earnest
ness, "please keep
quiet when de
couples is walkin'
in pair. eos dey
might lose de step
If youse holler at
dem. So please
keep quiet"
This speech was
applauded loud
and long, and Mr..
Hogan had TO sig
nal the band to 60
ahead to drown
the noise.
Sixteen couples
in evening dress
me marching
Out. Mr.. Hogan
and his lady lead
ing. Senator Ham,
don and his part
ner brought up the
rear. The floor
was laid out with
chalk, like a tennis
court, and along
these lines the
graceful walkers
gllded. They made
one turn of the
course and then sat
down for instruc-
lions. 1t was not
the intention TO
finish the walk
last night. The
walkers were nut
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The Prizs Cake.

the man with the bones went through
the t0nsorial act from beginning to
end, keeping up an incessant buzz
on the bones. He lathered and
shaved, threw on a little bay rum.
then some powder, administered shampoo
and a haircut, asked the customer il he
would have a dash Of tonic, combed his
hair, Dlacked his shoes and brushed him
down, all with the Tattlers and amid the
widest applause.
While this performance was going on the
pianist was placed In a most agonized posi-
ton, with his head twisted round TO W here
the bone-barber was at work. He had never
seen the Introductory 10 a eake-walk, and
the applause excited his curiosity. An oc-
casional false note during the shaving
operation was due to this cause, but no one
noticed them.
Next came ten colored men, including lit
tie Rastus, with the calliope song, which
they rendered in fine style. Then Rastus
sang solo. assisted by the chorus, and was
enchored three times. Wing dancing was
then announced and the plantation hands
broke from the circle In squads of six or
eight and went through an extremely hiIari-
GUS dance, each doing his or her own favor
lite steps regardless of the other. IL was a
sort OF go-as-you-plea se affair. After the
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ANOTHER ELECTRIC RAILROAD.
vacavilIe Proposes to Build One Ten Miles
in he Valley

Vacaville Proposes TO Build One Ten Miles
Long in the Valley.
VACAvILLE, March 25.-The preliminary
survey for an electric railroad running
through the center of Vaca Valley has just
been completed AS laid out it will be
little over 10 miles in length, tapping most
productive territory. While it will be val
liable for the transportation of passengers
the object is to provide means Tor trans
porting the great fruit product of the coun-
try traversed. 1t is estimated that the
minimum traffic will exceed $1,000 tons Of
fruit per annum exclusive of ranch supplies
The cost is estimated at 100000 Local
parties have interested outside capitalists,
aud it is expected that so days will see the
project under way.
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Amador Miners Organized.

SUFFER- CREEK, March pa very en-
thuslastle miners meeting was held In
Amador City to-day and a permanent organi-
cation was effected as auxiliary to the one
In San francisco The county was well
represented. Business men and farmers
manifested their sympathy by enrolling
their names. j. 4. Parks of the Kennedy
mine was chosen president, and A. b. Gail
OF the Cover secretary
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Victoria n ews Items.

VICTORIA, March 25.-Considerable DAM
age was done here by last nights storm.
DR.. Blanchard. local cattle inspector,
has been notified of the coming into farce of
quarantine regulations.
Quantities OF skins are being shipped
hence 10 New York.
Great relief is experienced at the end OF
the Canada Pacific Railroad strike.
A big Chinese firm proposes to erect a
large Chinese hotel near the outer wharf.
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BleR HIS Own Head OF

REDWOOD CITY, March pa. G. Mad
sen. saloon-keeper OF Redwood City, COM
mitted suicide to-day by blowing his head
Of with shotgun loaded with birdshot
'1he entire right side Of bis face and head
was carried away. Madsen was a Dane 40
years old and widower with four little
children. He was a member of the A n
L. w. ana L o. o. F. societies.
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Death Rather Than the Asyium

ALvIso, March 25.-An insane man
named John Baer, sent from Ukiah to be
committed to the asylum al Agnews. jumped
on the train while in motion this morning
two miles west CT AlViso. Sheriff Over
myer. who lad him in charge, Immediately
stopped the train and gave chase, but Baer
threw of bis biDding-strap and part Of his
clothing and ran into the water, and that
was the last seen Of him. 1t is supposed he
was drowned. A party from here has gone
in search of his BODY
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For Burps and william.

The Burns and Wilson Reserves of the
Twenty-fourth Senatorial District held a
meeting at their hall. 927 Pacific street, last
night at which the following officers were
elected: President, x. II. Jones; vice-pres-
ident, Fred Hoesch; secretary, ii. III. Mead
treasurer, Il. J. McClaire; sergeant alarms,
josiah w. Pillson.
A resolution was adopted approving of the
action Of the minority OF the Republican
County Committee in demanding proper
representation at the primary election.
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Harrison Ciuh.

The Harrison Club of the Thirty-second
Assembly District was organized last night
at Ill Brannan street, and effected perma-
nent organization by the election OF the fol-
lowing officers: President, T. r. Barry:
first vice. president, James r. Collins: sec
ond vice-presidenr, James Arnold; record
ing secretary. J. j. Hanlon; corresponding
secretary, j. II. Mack; treasurer, ID. III.
Nor an; sergeant-at-arms, John Cassidy.
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russians Inspectine the Min,

DRYTowN, March 2j.-Roman Leyitsky
and Nicholas Boydonof. mining experts
sent by the imperial Government of Russia
nave been Tor the past two days examining
our mines-and studying the methods used
III extracting gold from sulphurets
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Birthplace OF George Fox.

purchase anything at Sirxtford-on-Avon.
they were determined to have something
from Shakespsare's country. The house,
which stands on the estate If Captain Eyre
OF LiDdley. is now being taken down bit by
bit. and each part carefully marked and
packed for shipping to America. where If
will be re-erected. Ii Is stated that the
price paid for 1t was considered To be three
or tour times its value for ordinary pur-
DOSES.
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PRELIMINAEy iAQUIRIEs.

Midland Men Ioos.4e Up Possible Traffic
About Stockton.
STOCKTON, March 25-Represen tatives of
tie proposed California Midland Railroad
are here making Inquiries about the volume
of business transacted in Stockton and
express themselves as surprised to learn the
extent of manufactures and the wheat
traffic. They will be here several days.
The proposed road is 10 run from Stockton
to Flsalia and Bakersfield, and also north
to Sacramento
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especially favored by
certain circles in col
ored society, although
certain other circles re-
fuse to acknowledge
any but the faintest,
passing interest in it.
Still curiosity and
novelty. since the days
of Mother Eve, will
draw a crowd. and the
8 pecta tors OF the
walk" thronged the
/.
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Reform Democrats.

c. j. Swift presided at meeting Of Re-
form Democrats at B'nai Birth Hall last
night, and after some little discussion It
was announced that no compromise would
be made in municipal affairs. On the State
and national issues they would stand by the
party, but in city affairs would act inGe-
nendentlv
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COLOR, TONE And STYLE.
A Very Variegated "Cake- WALL"
at the Pavilion.
Full Dress Dudes ard Dulines Show How II
Is Done-BIzzard Dances end Pig
Demolishiug Delights.

The shouts and laughter of some 5000
people sealed the success OF the much
heralded "cake- walk" at the Mechanics
Pavilion last night
Just exactly what "cake-walk" is may
be best gathered from the accompanying
description. Anyway il is an exhibition
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Hosting Works Burned,

SAN ANDREAs. March 25.-The mill and
hosting works of the Union Shaft Mining
Company on Central Hin, about three miles
west oil TINS place, were destroyed by fire
last night. The estimated loss is $40. 600,
The cause Of the fire is supposed to bava
been incendiary.
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PETALUMA. March 25.-The revival at
The Christian church here continues. In
to date u new members have been added to
the CHURCH: revival is also ia progress at
the Methodist church South.
Crop prospects never were better.
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Reorgasi.ed Democracv.

The Reorganized Democracy win meet
this evening In Drew's Hall on New Mont
Romery street for the purpose of enrolling
the Democrats Of the Twsnty-eighth Assem-
bIy dfstrict
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Democratic Mass Meeting.

The mass-meeting Of the Rcorganizetl
Democrats will take place on Saturday
night April 2. and not on the Sd, as pre-
ViOusly announced.
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g. H. Ando has sized L. Sotomi and Y Fku i.
moto TO recover $1,000 on their assumed liability
as the sureties on an undertaking guaranteeing
That sum as damages in ase In the action araius 81
bin IN the Justices Court by } Julius Isaac the
arrest on the order of judge Trout should prove
held 10 have been.
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little sOzoDONT. used right along every day
costs but little trouble and Is pleasant avavs II
saves years OF suffering from diseased gums and
teeth In later days. It's use Is economical of time
and comfort. Use SOZODOST
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A great-granddauIhter of George III ia
living In Chicago. She j. a descendant of
the first daughter Of King George's third son
by Hannah Lightfooi, the Quakeress, whom
he married t~o wears previous to his alliance
with Princess Charlotte Of Mecklenburg-
StratitT
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Held in Heavy Rail

SACRAMENTO, March 25.-Late this after
noon Judge Van Fleet decided to admit
George Smith, who is held for the murder of
Patrick Brannigan on the sIh INST, to bail
In the sum of $4,000. "
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A RELIC OF OLD ENGLAND.

The birthplace OF George Fox to BE
Brought To Amerlca.
The old half-timbered house az Fenny
Drayton, the birthplace Of George Fox. the
founder Of the Society of Friends. has re-
Gently been sold to some American gentle
men. Disappointed at not being able to
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ing at Hogan's Hall. corner Washington
and Cherry streets. The following officers
were elected: President James Hogan;
vice-Dresldent, p. NJ. Leonard; secretary.
A. ]. Young treasurer. Patrick Kelly.
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Olg dancers had finished
Rastus came on and did
some amazingly intri-
cate steps with his short
legs, after which the
FIRST part wound up with
a grand walk around.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Mcpherson
was next introduced as
the queen Of song. She
was attired in q red silk
dress, with a black lace
Overskirt, and rendered
what many thought was
the cuckoo song. but
which n musical diet
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Potrarn CInh

The Republicans Of the Thirty second
District met and organized last night with
the following officers: President, William
Par emit; vice-president, Vernon Campbell:
secretary, Eben p. Tice; treasurer, d. L.
Lee,
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MABEL EREESE

Public Administrators Freese who lost one of
his children week ago through scarlaiina, was
again snieied yesterday by tile death of his
Daby, Mabel. from the same cause. Two of his
DINER Children are also laid up with ii.
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ALIENS MURDERERS.

Harry Jordan Sentenced to Fourteen Years
Imprisonment Smith Goes for Life.
SACRAMENTO, March %. Judge Van
Fleet this afternoon sentenced Harry Cor
den to IA years imprisonment at Folsom,
he having been convicted of participating in
the murder of Robert Allen last May.
Gordon got of lightly because he was
witness for the State.
The sentence Of J. d. Smith, chief con-
spirat0r, heretofore convicted of murder In
the first degree, was postponed until next
Friday, when he will be sentenced for life
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here was won by the latter after steady
pull of 9 hours and II minutes last night.
second trial between the same teams was
get for this evening. but for some cause the
defeated team refused to pull again.
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Pueilism in Portland

PORTLAND. Or, March 25.-The Pastfme
Climb to-day matched Paddy Smith and
Ihariey Began, Billy Newell and Ed
April Z. oA
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Football at Pomona

ONTARIO. March 25-The Chaffery Col
iege football eleven beat the Pomona High
S sSo eleven to-day by score of to 4.
Ihe game was played a. Pomona.
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VIII Know the Tina

PETALUMA. March ga circuit Of %
electric clocks, to be regulated from Lick
observatory. was completed here TODAY.
len more Will be added at once.
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Still Or~a.i.in~

The Republican Club Of the Forty-first
Assembly District Was organized last even
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Pushing the Silk Factorv.

PETALUMA, March 25.-Work on the silk
factory Is being rapidly pushed ahead.
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Letters OF administration are desired by Mary
sykes On the estate VI Ler husband con-
slsting OF homestead on Pine stree west
OF buchanan, valued at $4,000. Charles H.
Sykes dted Oh the 9Th ult.. and she and an only
child are The heirs.
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Isabella Mulch, who died at Alameda on the
10 D tBst left an estate consisting of a mortgage
OF Phillip Pipher on property III Sonoma town
upon which there Is now due $500. She was
me WIDOW OF DIR. William Mulch. Percy Mulch,
tie only SOD, has asked for letters
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OBITUARY NOTES.

Ouida's house in Florence is said 10 be the
most beautiful palace in that beautiful city.
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FRANK Ill. HYER

Frank ii. Dyer, former United States Mar
shal. died last night AT Salt Lake
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John IvancovIch has asked for letters ON tina
estate OF Maleo Grossetta, who died on the 2Oln
The widow 10 bedridden. The estate - only &
small saloon at 5l5 Clay street. valued a. not
more than $500.
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Refused to Try Again.
PETALUMA. March 25-The tug of war
between the Danish and Portuguese teams
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Suit or Ouercoat for Cash.

residence OF Mrs. James Clifford has at
tracted great deal OF attention from
passers-by.
In town. Mr.. Joseph Ross Of Lawrence,
Mass; Mr.. Benjamin Delano OF New Bed
ford, Mass; Walter B. Cunningham OF
PROVIDENCE, and Mr.. and Mrs William
Burke of Brockton, Mass.
Several tramps entered town this morn
ing looking after work as they expressed
themselves, but did not forget TO find a
place where wet goods were sold.
Tue board OF grand officers OF the Grand
Encampment of the State paid an official
visit to Wampanog Encampment. No g.,
l. O. q. f., on Thursday evening. The
board consisted OF the following-named
gentleman G.. u. Charles &. Pierce. act
ing G. ;. W. Robert G. Sprague, G. j. w.
William Coightou, q. NJ. ii. 4. Perkins
aud Grand Representatives j. A. Davis.
A. G.. Griffith. After the official work
was completed they all repaired to the
inner hall where fine collation. was
served.
The Democratic committee voted on
Thursday to hold their demonstration on
Tuesday evening next. About 100 of the
Democracy of Warren have accepted an
invitation to participate. About the
same number of Democrats will visit
Warren on Monday evening mounted to
take part in their demonstration, which
takes place on MondaD evening.
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BRISTOL.

Edward Riel met with a serious acci-
dent on Thursday evening. falling down
stairs and cutting his head in n shock
ing manner. DIR. Neylan dressed his
wounds.
The turkey supper given by the Mite
Society OF State Street NJ. u. Church on
Friday evening, at G.. "A. X. hall, was
well patronized.
Next week will be observed by the
Young Mems Christian Association as
a special week of prayer. Meetings will
be held every night.
The two dwelling houses situated on
State street, owned by Thomas Grimes of
PROVIDENCE have been elaborately fitted
up under the supervision of Capt. Magee
Mrs Frederick Dittmer Is raising her
house In Milk street, one story and max
other necessary repairs, Spencer Rounds
being the contractor.
The remains OF Albert Littlefeld were
brought from Pawtucket on Thursday
aud Inferred in R.dgewood Cemetery,
upon the neck.
William A. Manchester Is connecting
his dwelling house with the sewer upon
Constitution street
The opening OF the eleventh fair OF the
Hydraulian Engine and Hose Company
at Town Hall was n great success. The
parade Of the fire department and other
ORGANIZATIONS during the evening at
tracted much attention. many of the citi-
zens Burning red fire before their resi-
dences as the companies passed.
The display Of chrysanthemums at the