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The record-union., 1893-02-18
GAS EXPLOSION.
A Calcium Light Retort Goes to Pieces
Under Pressure.
Frank CasselI, One of the Workmen
Loses Leg and Finger, and
Perhaps and Eye.

People in the vicinity of Ninth and K
streets were startled yesterday afternoon,
about 3 o'clock, by loud explosion,
which was soon located in the basement
OF Roses machine-shop.
A large crowd gathered and entered the
basement, where it was found that gas
retort had exploded and terribly injured
Frank Cassell, an employe of the Sacra-
mento Calcium Light Company, of which
Fred Foote is one of the managers and
member of the firm, Fred Ray, the
druggist. being the other.
The firm supplies the theaters, etc.,
with calcium lights. and Foote and Cas-
sell were engaged in the work when the
accident occurred. Cassel was a new
hand at the business, and had just been
employed by Foote. The company was
contemplating the putting in of power
to operate the retort, but thus far it was
being done by hand, and Cassell was en-
ployed yesterday to do that part of the
work.
He had been engaged in pumping gas
into the retort, and had completed the
pumping of hydrogen, and was waiting
Tor the oxygen to generate. Foote was
engaged at some other duty short dis
away iAOAii IliC lCbOlLs anu lieSNl Slu
toned Cassell against approaching too
near during the process of generation.
While toote was thus engaged, how
ever, Cassen approached the retort, and
just as he did so it exploded with terrific
violence. He was thrown several feet
away, and his left leg badly mangled
below the knee, while his face and other
portions of his body were badly injured.
t'oote had some dirt blown into his eyes,
and was bruised somewhat about the face.
Cassell was picked up and carried to
the Receiving Hospital, but his injuries
were found to be so serious that it was
deemed best to remove him to the County
Hospital, where he could receive constant
attention.
a telephone message from DIR. White
last night stated that he had found it nee
essary to amputate Cassel's left leg below
the knee. also the index finger Of his
right hand. The result of the injury TO
his eyes could not be definitely stated,
the doctor said, but he believed the un-
fortunate man would lose the sight OF
one.
His apparent injuries were not consid-
cred as necessarily fatal, but there had
been terrible shock to his whole system,
and it may develop that he sustained Sc
we're internal injury.
No great damage was done to the room
occupied by the retort, and the parties
overhead were not interrupted in their
work
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A DANGEROUS pRAuGHr.
Lawyer a. j. Bruner Narrowly E
capes Fatal Poisoning.


capes Fatal Poisoning.
Alvin j. Bruner, the attorney, had a
little experience yesterday morning that
will cause him to be very careful which
bottle he drinks from in future. He has
been suffering from cold for several
days, but as he is one of the ATTORNEYS
for the defense in the Palmer murder
case, he kept at his post and tried to cure
himself without having to abandon his
client.
lie procured some medicine. which he
kept on a stand in his room, and when
leaving home in hastelyesterday morning
Mrs. Bruner reminded him of his medi-
cine. He turned to the stand, which was
in dark portion of the room, and took a
Ciraught, as he supposed, from his vial of
cough mixture.
Unfortunately, however, he seized a
bottle of ammonia, which his wife had
been using for sprain, and swallowed a
mOuthful of it before he discovered his
mistake. Although suffering intensely
MIR. Bruner at once sought p physician,
who administered remedies, and he was
speedily relieved of the ammonia. The
physician informed him that his life swas
probably saved by his having partaken
| of q hearty breakfast just prior to swal-
lowing the fiery liquid.
Mr.. Bruner remained in court all day.
and last evening was not suffering any
bad effects from the dose, except that his
tongue and throat were badly blistered.
There is still some danger of permanent
injury to his stomach, but he was fortu-
nate in escaping with his life.
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JOY CHANGED TO GLOOM.
Jim Glenn Released on Habeas Corpu.
But Again Arrested.

Jim Glenn Released on Habeas Corpus,
But Again Arrested.
F. c. Kripp yesterday applied to Judge
Catlin for writ of habeas corpus direct
ing Chief Rodgers to release James Glenn,
one of the men arrested in connection
with the assault on Mrs. Fortier in Wash
ington, and the Judge granted the order
on the ground that he was Illegally de-
tanned without warrant.
kripp is the Washington saloonkeeper
in whose house the outrage was commit
ted, and who denounced Glenn for his
conduct the following day.
The crowd LETT the court room ina jubi-
liant mood, which was suddenly dampened
when Constable Hugo Frommet OF
Washington laid his hand on Glenn's
shoulder Just as he stepped on the side
walk, arrested him by virtue OF war
rant and took him over to Washington.
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BURIED IN SLICKENS.
a Tugboat Fails to Raise the Rio Wis
Cable.

a IugDoat Falls To Raise the Rio Vista
Cable.
Fate seems to be against the raising of
the telephone cable which crosses the
river here, says the Rio Vista NeaOs. Last
week a force of men got hold OF the
Wood Island end and coiled up one or
two hundred feet. But they soon came
to where the sand had buried the cable TO
the extent of fifteen or twenty feet, and
cessation of work ensued.
The manager of the company, Phil G..
Riehl of Freeport, came down on Satur-
day, accompanied by Chris Myers and
Sam Wilbur. They went to work Sun
day, assisted by King Lauritzen and the
Lenabelle, and succeeded in gathering in
about ten feet. but abandoned further
proceedings by Tuesday evening.
The tug Elizabeth, when here Wednes-
day, hitched on to the cable and pulled
out thirty or forty feet. but soon gave up
in despair.
Manager Riehl says he will have the
San joaquin No. 4 tackle il this week.
and he is sure that it will surely have to
come then.
The cable is 1900 feet long, and it is
thought about two-thirds OF it is buried
in the sand
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Criminal Arratgnments.

Pedro Rodriguez was arraigned in
Judge Catlin's court yesterday afternoon.
charged with stabbing Antoine Aguila
last November. he pleaded not guilty,
but said he had no means with which to
procure counsel. The Judge told him he
would appoint counsel to defend him.
Ah Iot, charged with burglary, in
breaking into Perkins u Sons ware
house at Perkins and stealing rice, tea,
ETC., was arraigned before Judge Catlin
yesterday and pleaded not guilty.
Richard Reeves, charged with fraud in
procuring another woman to personate
his wife and thus receive a policy on her
life, was given one week longer in which
TO plead
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SWINDLERS FOREWARNED.
How it Happens That Some Fellow
Escape Arrest.

How it Happens That Some Fellows
Escape Arrest.
That there is necessity for reform in
the police department has again been
illustrated by some officer who, if an
Indian, would be named "Man-Not-
Afraid-o His-Chief."
Several days ago a couple of bunco
sharpers swindled an immigrant named
Arthur Chase out OF all the money he
had, some 50 10. He reported the case
to the police, and gave an accurate de-
scription of the men, and warrants were
issued for their arrest.
The victim had been sent by the swind-
lers to Nreka, where he was to be en-
ployed, and of course they had no idea he
would ever get back here again. The
warrants were not outtwenty- hours,
however, before the fact was made pub
lie, hence there will be no arrests.
1t is an excellent way to betriend bunco
men and other crooks. What needed
III the police department is the enforce
ment OF a rule that will relegate to private
life any officer who ignores an order OF
the Chief against informing criminals
that they are wanted in Jail.
Under existing methods the Chiefs
orders do not appear To be worth the oath
of a tinker
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leading role.
The costum are said to be magnifi-
cent, each garment designed and made
by Charles Alias, coStumer for the Drury
Lane Theater, London. The scenery is
from the studio of Maeder & Ambraster
OF New Y ork. The transformation scene
IS said TO be masterpiece of scenic art
The mech uical and electrical effects are
all new ana novel. There are sixty peo-
pie. Among the principals are; Lou
Royce, late Prima Donna of the Tar and
Tar Tar Company; Charles Ii. Kenny,
comedian; the Putnam twins. duetists
and dancers; Ravel and Marettas, panto-
mlmlsts; Rose Newman, eccentric dancer:
Edward Webb, comedian; Fannie Put
nam, vocalist; Edward Smith, comedian:
Zarmo, the upside down juggler Louise
Rice and Stella Madison, burlesque ar
tistes; Elsa Saracca, premier danseuse
from the Alhambra, London, assisted by
Marion Wilson, Blanche Allen, Stella
sydney, Bessie Stanton, Jennie Limp
man, Clarice Middleton, Ada Ray, Net
tie Heckler, Emma Lippman, Allie OIL
yette, Ada Arnold, Syntax Sydney, Liz
Zle Ennis, May Massoney and Estelle
Barton. The music, song and specialties
are all new, the chorus large and attract
i've. Numerous features have been added
since the piece was given here, one of the
latest being the French quadrille the
sensation OF the present BLACK Crook''
production in New \ ork, introduced by
four female eccentric dancers.
The exciting, finely acted and splen-
didly mounted shadows of a Great City''
is in its last productions at the Clunie
Opera-house. At 2 p. NJ. to-day the usual
matinee, tonight and tomorrow night
at s concludes the run of the play. Those
who have not seen it, and enjoy a stirring
sensational play, rich with humor and
replete with artistic character acting,
should not miss it. The great revolving.
folding and sliding scene, with vanishing
set and marine substitute, is one of the
cleyerest scenic effects ever seen on any
stage here. The opera-house is crowded
nightly, and those who intend going
should secure seats early.
This evening the ladies of the Unitarian
Society will give ''heart" party at Py-
THAN Castle, to be followed by dancing.
This will be the last of the series. Sew
enteen young girls, appropriately cos
TUNED, Will give variety of pleasing
figures arranged by lieutenant Vodges Of
the regular army.
The wheelmen of Brighton will give a
grand ball on the evening of Tuesday,
the 2lst, at Whites hophouse, three miles
east of the city. Jones, Beebe, Bauer and
Hand will furnish the music for the
hop" and an excellent supper will be
served. Latferty's carryall will leave the
State House at P. N.
Professor O'Malley will give musical
bonbon at Smiths Hall this evening.
On Wednesday evening, the 22d, the
Red Men will give domino party, which
is intended to be delightful affair
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HAPPY HIGHLANDERS.
They Have a Good Time at the CIa
Gordon Ball.

They Have a Good Time at the Clan
Gordon Ball.
The first annual ball of the Clan Cor
don at Turner Hall last night was well
attended and most enjoyable affair.
Wallace Renwick manipulated the pipes,
and several dances outside the regular
programme were given to their music.
Edith Renwick, Viva Wallace, Alec Me-
Cav and Charley McCaw danced the Reel
o. Tulloch, and the lads and lasses of the
clan gave the Highland Fling in good
style.
The feature of the evening in that line,
however, was the sword dance by Pro-
fessor Frazier. The Committee of Ar
rangements were James McCaw, r. A.
Renwick, a. Gibson, D. Mcdonald W.
Wardlaw and d. Moss; Floor Director,
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Crocker and Frank Grider testified in
rebuttal for the prosecution and they
closed their case.
For the defense, in re-rebuttal, John
Merkley, j. Casselman, w. :H. Lee
man, Mrs. Ruhl, Thomas r. Jones, Mrs.
=: T. Preble, s. A. Palmer, Henry Dunn,
MIS-. Hettie Dunn, w. p Harlow, P. II.
lodge, Mrs. L. A. Palmer and Mrs. r.
Elliott testified.
The defense then closed its case, and
the court adjourned till Monday, at 10 A.
NJ, when the arguments will begin.
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funeral of Mrs. Bovd.

The funeral of Mrs. Susan Boyd took
place from her late residence, corner
Nineteenth and P streets, yesterday after
noon, and was largely attended The in
terment was in the family plat in the Ma
ated, and a quartet composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Kinross, Mrs. Robert Hawley
and r. L. Conn sang at the house and
cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs.
BOIL, Krull, Richmond, Banister, Patter-
son and Shearer.
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The Weather.

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yester-
day to have been So and 44o, with
gentle northerly winds and a partly
clouded sky.
The barometrical readings at A. NJ.
and p. NJ. were 1926 and 1920 inches.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago on yesterday were 60 and
4S', and one year ago to-day SO and 520,
with 81 of an inch OF rain.
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HELD TO ANSWER.
Harney and His Wife to be Prosecuted
for EXtortion.

for EXtortion.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Harvey were up
before Justice Foster at Perkins on
Thursday, on charge OF embezzling a
horse and cart belonging to James Gore,
a farmer living in that vicinity. Assist
ant District Attorney Jones conducted
the prosecution, and the Harneys' inter-
ests were looked after by d. c. Catlin.
The charge of embezzlement was
changed to that of attempted extortlon,
and on this latter charge considerable
testimony was heard, The fact was oeo
veloped that Mrs. Harvey demanded slo
from Gore for alleged injury 10 her repu-
tation, and that when Gore stopped at
her saloon she and her husband obtained
possession of his rig and forcibly held
1t, refusing to relinquish the property un-
less the Sl0 was paid.
Justice Foster held the defendants TO
answer for trial before the superior Court,
bail in each case being fixed at $1,000.
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V w r A Contora,oo

A committee conference will be held at
the Young Women's Christian Associa-
tion rooms this evening. Miss Emma
Ruder, the Coast Secretary, will meet
with the committees and conduct the
on Sunday. The subject Will be:
The International Committee" The
Coast Convention will be held in Sacra-
mento about the Goth of March.
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Painful Accident.

On:Thursday, lady whose name could
not be learned, slipped and fell on ]
street, near Sixth, and broke one of her
arms. Many of the approaches to side
walks on j street are very dangerous,
especially on the southwest corner OF
that and Seventh streets. The pitch from
the walk to the crossing is about forty
live degrees.
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Fighting Females.

a woman named Josie Thomas was
arrested last night on charge of battery,
on complaint of another woman who
claimed that she had been assaulted by
her.
The fracas occurred about O'Clock in
Trapp's saloon in the Clunie building.
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NotarIes Appointed.

The following were appointed and
commissioned NotarIes Public by the
Governor yesterday: James E. Van
Emon, Michigan Bluffs. Placer County;
]. \. Bidwel. Ivanpol, San Bernardino
County; II. II. Seaton, Arbuckle, Colusa
County; Frank NJ. Belger, Oakland,
Alameda County.
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To-pay,s Auction Sales.

Bell, Greer u Co. will sell at auction to-
day at 10 A. NJ, at their salesroom,
street, near Tenth, several large consgn-
ments of household furniture of all de-
scriptions, including parlor, bedroom,
library, dining-room and kitchen arti-
cles; also, horses. wagons, etc.
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Came TO Blows.

Hugo and Max Hornlein and B. w.
Cavanaugh, Jr.. had an alteration at the
Capitol yesterday and came to blows.
The only result was that Cavanaugh had
his eye scratched. Outsiders promptly
interfered and prevented further hos
tilities.
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At their salesroom, 927 X street. oppo-
site the State House Hotel, CrowelI q
Lambert will hold an auction sale OF
household furniture at 10 A. NJ. to-day,
when they will offer horses and vehicles,
a sale and household furniture of all
kinds
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FREEMAN'S HOTEL,
Opposite Depot, Auburn, Cal.

THE LEADING HOTEL OF CENTRAL.
i California. Every room lighted by cleo
tricity. Every accommodation furnished
guests. W. A. FREEMAN. Proprietor
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FABIAN Bros. Ninth and j, sell fresh
eggs, 22Ic dozen; cooking butter, SOC;
best picked butter, 40c; best fresh dairy,
soc; the finest creamery, 60c a square.
The record-union., 1893-02-18

ANGosTURA Bitters is universally con-
ceded to be the best appetizer in the
world. Manufactured by DR.. J. G. b.
Siegert q Sons. AT all druggists.
The record-union., 1893-02-18
Horsford's Acid Phosphate

FOR wAKEFULNESS,
Hysteria, and other diseases of the nerv-
Gus system.
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William Wardlaw; Floor Managers, W.
Scott, A. Ballingall, D. McDougall and
Wallace Renwick
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TESTIMONY ALL IN.

The Palmer Murder Case to be Argued
Next Week.
The Palmer case is finished, so far as
the testimony goes. Yesterday DIR. A.
w. Horshold, w. NJ. Murray, B. K.
The record-union., 1893-02-18
DIED.

DIED.
WRIGHT-In this city. February 7th, Annie
Louise, wife of j. b. Wright and daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. L. j. Hanchett.
WILLIAMSON this city. February 18th,
Edwin T., infant son of j. T. and Henrietta
Williams, n native of California, aged 6
months and days.
ED-Funeral notice hereafter
WALSH-In Napa, Cal, February 7th John
Mulholland Walsh, a native of Belfast Ire
land, aged &c years, IL months and 27
days.
Bs~Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral Sunday
at II a. NJ, under the auspices of the Ex-
empt Firemen, from Clark's undertaking
parlors 1017 and 1919 Fourth street.
The record-union., 1893-02-18
THE NEW PLEAsANTON

ID San Francisco. a First-class Lodging
Hotel; 200 rooms, en- suite and single; gos and
running water in each room; best beds in the
world. Per day, so cents and up; per week,
81 so and up.
THE NEW GRAND, 246 Third street. be-
tween Howard and Folsom, San Francisco;
recently refitted and refurnished: 200 sunny
rooms, en- suite and single. Per day, 25 cents
and up, and per week, 81 so and up.
EMPIRE HOUSE, 636 Commercial street,
San Francisco Established 1860; $50 neat
and wel-kept rooms: cleanest beds. Per day,
20 cents and up; per week, 81 and up.
RS- Houses are open all night.
MWS JACOB HOEGES il CO.. Props
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W. l. KAVANAUGH. Undertaken.

No. 513 j St. bet. Fifth and sixth.
A LWAfS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORT-
~ ment of Metallic and Wooden Caskets.
Burial Cases, Cofins and Shrouds furnished.
Coffin orders will receive prompt attention on
short notice and at the lowest rates. EN-.
baiming Speciality. Office open day and
night. Telephone No. sos.
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d USS HOUSE, MONTGOMERY STREET.
IL extending from Pine to Bush, san Fran.
cisco, Cal.-Business center of the city, con-
venient TO all banks, insurance Offices and
places of amusement; containing 300 rooms.
j, {. YOUNG, proprietor. Terms, 81 SO, So
and 81 so per day. Still lower terms for eH-
curson and other large parties. Superior
accommodations for families at very nioder-
ate rates Hotel coach in waiting at all boats
and trains to convey guests TO and from tho
house free of charge. New passenger elevator
for convenience of guests. d&w
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5litnertnkrrs.
|. FRANK CLARK.

UNDERTAKING PARLORS,
1O17-IO19 Fourth ST., Sacramento.
ENMBALMING SPECIALITY. GEORGE
IA II CLARK, Funeral Director and County
Coroner. Telephone No. l34.
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PACIFIC HOTEL,
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL.

ID Sc so per week Meals, 25 cents.
F. BAYERSDORFER, Proprietor.
W. Y. HALL, Chief Clerk
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THE SADDLE ROCK

Restaurant and Oyster House.
EuRST-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
L spect Ladies' dining-room separate Open
day and night. BUCkMANN & CARRA.
CHER, Proprietors. No. 1o19 Second street,
between J and X, Sacramento.
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a delightful evenings entertainment
was given at the Emmanuel Baptist
Church on Twenty-tifth street. Miss
Ida Clinch, the vocalist, Miss Kearney,
the elocutionist, and other local talent
participated in the exercises
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Professor O'Malley will give musical
bonbon at Smiths Hall this evening.

On Wednesday evening, the 22d, the
Red Men will give domino party, which
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HISTORICAL PloklNas.

THE circulation of the blood was dis
covered by Harvey in 1917.
BIBLICAL scholars say Noah quit the
ark April 90.
THE first American fire insurance
company began business in Philadel-
phia in 1894
THE first record taken by American
astronomers ofan eclipse was on Long
Island on October ~, $780,
THE corner stone Of the national
capitol was laid September IS, 1898, It
is proposed to celebrate the centennial
anniversary of this event by a parade,
addresses, fireworks and a night illumi-
nation of the capitol by means of
twenty-four search lights.
THE first almanac, printed in Eng
land about 1897, was the work of Rich
ard Payson and was a translation of an
adaptation of the "Vrai Regime ct
Government des Bergers" presented
to Charles V. by Jehan de Brie in 1879.
In 1923 William Bradford printed the
first New York book, Gov. Fletcher's
Proclamation.
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Merry Young Folks.

A surprise party was held at the residence
of T. S. Roberts on East Coal street last
evening, the occasion being the 18th ami
versary of Miss Maggie Roberts. Instru-
mental and vocal music and games were in
dulged in for several hours and refreshments
were served. Among those present were
Misses Katie and Jennie Hagenbuch, Lizzie
Brooks, Carrie Levine, May and Carrie
Beddall, Cleo. Lessig, Florence Kline, Crissie
Burkhart Annie Keithan, Gussie Reese,
Blanche Kemmerer, Mary Jones, Bertha
Holderman, Bertha Newhouser, Sarah
HOrricks, and Annie Shaffer; and Masters
William Watson, Bert. Davis, Fred. Holder
man. George Yost, John Major, Harry and
John Fulmer, Thomas and Edward Roberts.
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Mrs Lavey, through her attorneys, S. G.
NJ. Hollopeter and M. M. Burke, Esqs., has
caused writ of possession to be issued
against her son, ex-Policeman John Lavey.
The proceeding is incidental to a law suit
which has been pending between Mrs. Lavey
and her son for some time. 1t seems that
Mrs. Lavey has life interest in the estate
left by her deceased husband and one of the
houses belonging to the estate is occupied by
the son, who claims that his mother should
not require him to pay rent The case was
tried and Mrs. Lavey won it. John then
appealed and retained possession of the
house without paying rent Mrs. Lavey's
attorneys have advised her that the appeal
does not act as stay of proceedings, hence
the writ has been taken out and the son has
been given ten days notice within which to
vacate the premises.
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LAKESIDE PARK.

It's Popularity as summer Resort on
the Increase.
The following is a list Of the datcs secured
and the names Of the societies:
June 27.--Junior Glass, High school, NAH
anoy City
June 2s.-Tamaqua Social Club.
July 4-Tamaqua orchestra
July 5.-Lutheran Sunday school, Girard-
vile.
July 11.-Columbia Hose & S. F, L. Co.,
Shenandoah; anniversary
July Presbyterian Sunday school,
Mahanoy City.
July 15.-M. E. Sunday school, Gilberton.
July 2O.-M. E. and p. ". Sunday schools,
Girardvile.
July 2G.-wm Penn Sunday school.
July 27.-welsh Congregationalist, Maba-
noy City.
July 2s.-M. z. Sunday school, Ashland.
July 29.--P. NJ. Sunday school, Gilberton
August 2.-German Lutheran school, Nah
anoy City
August 3--English Baptist s. school, shen.
andoah.
August 4.-Primitivo Methodist S. school,
Shenandoah.
August alpha Social Society shamokin.
August s.-M. e. Sunday school, Mahanoy
Plane.
August 9.-German Reformed and Presby.
terian Sunday schools, Shenandoah.
August 10-Evangelical Sunday school,
Mahanoy City.
Aug. l5-Lakesi5e Musicale, Grant Brand.
August 17.-St. James Lutheran Sunday
school, Ashland.
Sept. 4-st. Michaels Society Of the county