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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24

The Chinese make cloth from Ihe
FIBER OF The common netlle. II II a
splendid cloth for tents, awnings,
eic. When made into betting !or
machinery II IL said to have twice
the strength of leather.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24

The Memphis Appeal-AyaIanche
IL authority tor the ssatement8that
more than 600 ablind tigers -four
ish, fatten and grow rich In the city
OF Memphis, Notwithstanding H.
censed saloons may De seen On ev-
cry corner Exchange.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1893-02-24
PIows! PIoWs {!

Distributing Agents for BrnIy Powsbest and cheapest
The successful mans pIOw General agents for BOuns True Blue
PIows and Implements Avery POw Sweeps scrapcrs HaOws.
Banner Dowaw and Farquaha Cotton Planters PIow Brides
Hame Traces single and double Weed Hoes Hoe Files Large
Barb Wire Nails. and general hardware in this
The morning call., 1893-08-17

Mrs. Kennedy had said to him, begone,
,hat ne was not needed, and that she
l0Ved the little finger OF certain other
man better than she did his (Kennedy's)
whole oody. He was once before up when
us VIE was trying to secure alim0ny
iio" MIN, Out the case was dismissed.
Questions Its uthority.
The Remilard Brick Company questions
the authority of the Board of Education,
aho mas refused 10 permit it to take speci-
mems OF concrete work from the disputed
walls OF the Harrlson-street school foun-
uatlon. The brick company says its con-
tract was with the Board of Public Works,
ana IL looks only to that body.
The Board of Education can accept the
building when completed or not, and one
OF rs members has stated that unless the
building is satisfactory to the board there
viii De NO pay forthcoming for the work
ha trouble will come about when the de-
mana is made for the first payment due on
the work.
Cash of the City.
City treasurer Gilpin has made the fol-
lowing report of the condition of the city
l n up TO August l.: General fund,
SIo994; salary, S1419 So; street, S1419 81 ;
schoOi, 1916; ire, S1774 So police. S1774 SAT
ponce relief and pension. 1915 81; school
oond redemption. high school, S1291, max
Ing total Of S9742 90.
These funds have the following amounts
credlted TO them from the last fiscal year !:
General, 1872 "a; salary, SS27 30: street.
S5i5 20 school. S2O1 GA; fire. S1357 y ;
police, SAD 81; police relief and pension.
S14,9n 50.
On Pivot.
mere is Chinese at the Receiving Hos
pltai VINO at some time has had his left leg
ASSOCIATED at the ankle. The limb was set,
after which the bones mortified. AS con-
sequence the foot may now be turned at
any angle without pain to the Chinese.
lie can only walk with difficulty. and is
much disturbed in mind because he re-
celves no sympathy from his countrymen.
An operation will be necessary in his
case, but what it is exactly DR.. Johnson
did not say.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
ALAMEDA.

Mary APPEL has been arrested for selling
liquor without license at her family resi-
dence on Eagle avenue. near Everett
street. She has been running house for
several months in a respectable residence
portion of the city. Her neighbors have
been very uneasy because of the reputa-
ton of the place. and went so far as to
have the person holding the mortgage
foreclose on the land
Blake's Partner.
Young Tibblts, who entered and robbed
the residence of a. Korber in company
with j. Blake. last month, was sent to San
Quentin on Monday for two years. Yes
terday Judge Henshaw allowed Blake to
be released on his own recognzance in the
sum OF $1,000. He must report every other
month TO the court. aud his liberty depends
on his good behavior.
The Board of Education has estimated
the High School will require the following
amounts for its support for the coming
year: Janitnr's salary $500, teachers
salaries $1,000. improving laboratories $500.
chemical apparatus $500, library $500,
total 5000.
Judge Henshaw set aside the injunction
Yesterday in the case of Edison against
Morris. Edison runs the Terrace baths
and Morris. who Is Constable, held the
property under attachment. Edison sough
10 get rid of him by an injunction. The
court held this could not BIZ done.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
.WRECKER DESTROYED
The Mascotte Burned to the
Waters Edge.
The Vessel Had Lately Been Built
at Cost of Fifteen Thou
sand Dollars.
Special TO THE MORNING CALL.

VICTORIA, B. c.. Aug 16.-Ths steam
wrecker Mascotte was destroyed by fire
during the night as she lay at
anchor near Cape Beale, where she
had been employed during the day in
recovering anchors and chains from the
wrecks of the Glen William, Michigan
and Sarah. A valuable cargo of jetsam
went down with the hull and disappeared
under the water at o'clock this morning.
1t is suspected that the disaster origin
ated througha fire carelessly left in the
galley. When discovered at A. NJ. it had q
great start and the crew were aroused only
In time to escape with their lives, saving
nothing. Later in the day they were
picked up by the steamer Maude, which
will leave them here Tomorrow.
:. The Mascotte was built here a little
over two years ago for Provost. & Dexter,
and was model wrecker.
she was square, fiat and drew but little
water, features which gave her great lift
Jag power and permitted her TO go into
very shallow places.
" She had splendid lifting machinery
and powerful pumps. She was en-
gagged in much important work
at the raising of the Dominion steamer
Quadra, doing good work on the Michigan
on the coast and recovering the sunken
machinery of the steamer J. R. McDon ALL.
:. During CAPTAIN Whftelaw's N management
of the San Pedro wreck she did service
there. -
The vessel cost $4,000 and there
was no insurance on. her, so
that that amount represents the
actual loss. Mr.. Provost will imme-
diatefy call. for tenders for the con-
struction OF another wrecker Oh lines
similar to those IF the burned Mascoite.
r. The machinery of the steamer Michigan
will be placed in the new boat
The Mascotte was commanded by Cap
tain McCoskrie. one of the most trust
worthy mariners in these waters.
He had considerable experience as. a
wrecker. az which business he had been
very successful. he will probably COM
:nand the new vessel
The morning call., 1893-08-17
THROUGH THE BRIDGE
Passengers on a Southern Train
Dashed to Death.
High Water Undermined the Trestle,
and the Heavy Cars Went
Crashing Down. Is.
Special to THE MoRS1Ss CAL

DANvILLE. Va, Aug. 16.-An accident
occurred al County Line trestle, just east Of
Milton. early this morning, by which. two
passenger and sleeper wsre pre.
cipitated into to creek below, distance
of sixty feet, king seven persons out
right and woaudiug q number of others.
Tine train bound E9E portsmouth, left here
at Ii 35 O'clock lbls morning, and after
passing through Milton aud going over the
Irestle Engineer Tarnstal, who says be
was running at the rate Of ten miles an
hour, felt the bridge giving way.
He threw open the throttle and the en-
CINE. tender and boxcar got safely over,
but the passenger-car was too late and q
span went down under the weight of the
second passenger-car and the sleeping-car
following. The cars were shivered Into
kindling wood and the escape of any of the
passengers were miracle. The water In
The brook had risen to a depth Of twelve
or more feet and il is the general belief
that the rise had undermined the founda-
tion of the under pieces causing the trestIe
to settle.
On the train at the time were about SIX
teen person, including trainhands, but oniy
one of the latter, Conductor q. Morris Of
Portsmouth. was killed. None others re-
ceiving serious injuries.
Following is list of the killed:
II. Morris. conductor. of Portsmouth, Va.
W. r. Ellison Of Alton, Va.
J. 9. Davies, a farmer of Baskerville, Va.
w. II. Eiam Of Durham, n. c.
DANES ). Lowe railroad conductor
from the West, who vas passenger.
Inomas Lee (coioreu) of Winston, N. C,
Francis jenkins (coloredl OF Salem. n. C.
several others were injured, but not
sariousiy
The morning call., 1893-08-17
REBELS IN ARGENTINA.
rIatters in Buenos Ayres Are in a
Very Critical State.

VALPARAISO. Aug. 16.-Martial law,
which was yesterday proclaimed In the
city of Buenos Ayres, has been extended
to all parts OF the republic Of Argentina.
A correspondent in Buenos Ayres tele-
graphs that state of siege has been de-
clared for sixty days.
The national bank is to- be modified
and made ready for use wherever an inter
vention is needed.
Many persons were killed and wounded
last night during the fighting In La Plata
between the Federal troops and the radi-
cal revolutionists.
An artillery company and troop of cav
airy were sent there to aid General Bose h
in preserving order.
The Federal forces now control the entire
city Of La Platte
The situation in the city Of Buenos
Ayres is critical. The latest kilograms
state that many rebels have been disarmed
and that General Bosch intends TO push
thewOrk of disarmament with the greatest
possible speed.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
BERKELEY.

A meeting of Berkeley citizens was held
tuesday evening at Shattuck Hall. about
100 being present, to discuss the burning
questions of town lighting and tile estab-
lishment of town library. A motion was
passed as the sentiment of the meeting
that no contract be awarded for lighting
unless cash deposit of $4,000 in lieu of
bond be furnished. A motion that ''the
city should run its own lighting system"
was lost. 1t was stated that the expense
OF public library would be but So cents
to property-holder assessed for $1,000
value OF property, and the motion that
public library" was unanimously carried.
Berkeley Schools.
The Berkeley schools have orened with
an enrolment of 1919, of which 10 are in
the High School. The Board of Educa-
ton. on the recommendation OF Principal
Waterman, has abolished written examina-
tons.
Needed improvements
The Institution for the Deaf and Dumb
and Blind feels very happy a the i'm prove
ments under way which enlarge its facii.
ties. A $50. 900 dormtory to be finished in
February is now building. and a 465-light
electric dynamo is being placed with two
large alternating boilers at an expense of
$1,000. A new copper laundry machine
with latest improvements has been put in
at a cost of $3.50.
Dined with Sutro.
President Martin Kellogg and a COM
mittee from the faculty yesterday were
the guests of Adolph Sutro at his home in
San Francisco.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
KILLING OF BOEHr1.
Buttons Brutal Attack Before
the Homicide.
He Stamped on His Victims Face.
Breaking His Cheekbone, and
Called Him Vile Names.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

SAN BERNARDINo, Aug. 16.-Coroner
Thompson. assisted by DR.. Huff. held q
post-mortem examination this morning on
the remains of Gus. Boehm, who was
killed By G. NJ. Button at Bear Valley a
lew days ago. The autopsy revealed the
TACT that the cheekbone ON the left side of
boehms lace was badly fractured, the
orO't OF the eye being also injured. This
wound itself might have resulted in death.
The rifie-ball. which first struck The left
arm ana then entered the body on the left
side. was found TO have passed through the
pieura cavity Of the left lung and through
the right lung, making it's exit in the back
beneath the shoulder blade. A IL the Organs
OF the deceased, including his brain, were
Iouno In remarkably healthy condition.
In tne minds of many these facts set at
rest all doubt OF the guilt of C. nj. Rutton
as it is conceded by all that the frs, 90, T.,
the difficulty leading up to the final tili.
Ing was committed by Button when ha
stamped Boehm in the face while he was
lying down. Button followed up hi. hIow
by shooting at Boehm's dog and finally at
Bcehm.
indignation at the brutal act runs high
In this city. and there has been some tall.
of lyncbing, but the sentiment among thu
better class is against it. after the experi-
ence last winter in hanging Jesus Fpen
for stabbing old man Goldkofer to death
Judge Campbell to-day granted special
letters OF administration to Public Admin
lstrafoT John Taylor upon the estate of
Boehm, which consists of a bee ranch on
City Greek, 800 stands of bees, quantity
OF honey. fifteen head of horses, notes and
mortgages and other personal property.
ne whole estate being valued at about
5000. Boehm was not only industrions
but temperate in his habits, and tile story
mat De was drunk on the occasion of his
murder Is not believed by his friends
The morning call., 1893-08-17
COLUMBIAN REGATTA.
Some Very Pretty Racing on Lake
Geneva,

LAKE GENEVA, Wis, Aug. 16.-The first
races Of The Columbian regatta were rowed
this afternoon, and The weather and water were
perfect
Junior doubles-WOn by the Minnesota Boat
Club Ia 1o:41; the Catlins of Chicago second
ana The Dubuques thru.
Junior singles-E. w. Smith OF Kansas City
won in i0:45; Sam Dale of Chicago second and
James Berry of Passaic, N. j.. third.
Junior four-oared-Won by Minnesota in
9:17; Dubuque second; Iroquois Of Chicago
third; Riverside of Sioux City fourth; Pull
mans fifth.
Double working boat race. won by Max and
w. Ian OF the Catlin Club in 10:45, Peterson
and Porter of the Delawares second.
X. q. MuniZ of the Toronto Argonauts won
the hall mile single canoe race In APPS.
The junior Dared shell race was won by the
Dubuque Boating Association In 19:581a, lro-
quois of Chicago second
The Delaware Club OF Chicago won the inter
national four. oared gig race in :07. Evanston
second.
The tandem canoe race, half mile, was won
by II. Muntz and f. Fl. Thompson in4:O2 E.
A. Thompson and r. q, MuntZ capsiZed.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
SHE WON THE LEGER.
Queen of Navarro Is England's
Greatest Filly.
The Race Is One of the Events on
the Turf in the Old
Country.
Special to THE MoRS1Ne CALL

LONDON. Aug 16.-Tbe race for the Great
Northern Leger stakes, 800 sovereigns, was
run to-day at Stockton ana won by R. Swan
wick's bay fily Queen Of Navarro. Sir r. Jar
dimes bay colt Canning second. and Winn's
unnamed chestnut colt, by Tertius. third.
ROCHESTER,, n. Y. Aug. 16.-The weather
fair ana the track good.
2:40 class trot, Fantasy won. Double Cross
second, Onondaga third. Best time 2:131A.
2:l5 trot, Pixley won, Azote second. Hazel
Wilkes third. Best time. 2:11A.
In the 2:21 trot Island Wilkes won Co
rinne second, Gabriel third. Best time, 2:1334 .
TERRE HAUTE, lad, Aug. 16.--The weather
was rainy to-day and the track was little
heavy.
Three-year-old trot. Image won. Will March
second. Anthelia third. Best iime, 2:1734.
Four-year-old trot, Lady Roberts won. Break
OF Day second. Peverll third. Best time. 2:1714.
SARATOGA, Aug 16.-The track was fair.
6. FIVE and half furlongs. kentlngerna won,
:OS1s
Six furlongs Mask won. Fannie Beverly
SECOND. Don Fulano third. Time, lie.
Ftster memorial handicap, one mile and a
furlong. Prince Deceiver won, Strathmeath
second: Charade third. Time. :631a.
- six furlongs. Connors won, Ellen second,
charlie L third. Tine 1:16.
One mile. Cementine won, Acclaim second
Rey del Mar third. Time, Ape.
-FOUR and half furiongs. Dobblns won. Major.
Sncfdi eccohui lokeu tniru. lime, 100.
MONMOUTH PARK, Aug. 16.-1heTe was a
fast track.
Six furongs. Derfareilla won, Kingston sec
ond. Chesapeake third. Time, 1:13.
Five fufIongs, Athens won, Gordius second
Galloplng King third: Time. 1:01A.
Seven furlOngs, Wildwood won, Gascon Sec
ond, Kildeer third. Time, 1864.
One mile, Plckncker won, Lizzie second,
Michael third. Time, :40h.
Six turlongs. Sonora won. Anna second.
Lumberman third. Time. 1:1514.
SIX furl0ngs, Basset Law won. Clinton sec
ond. Sam Bryant third. Time, 1:1234.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
Robbed i'm the Streets.

Toward dusk last night Patrick Nc
Nally. walking on Jackson street near
East and much under the influence of
liquor, was approached from behind by
Thomas Hewlett and robbed OF what
money he had in his pocket. The amount,
he claims, is S35. Two men witnessed the
robbery and are of the opinion that the
Thief handed the booty to pal, as only 81
was found on Hewlett when he was
arrested, shortly afterward. by Officer
Dalton. Hewlett. who is also known as
Murphy and "Whiskers." is an old
offender and has served several sentences,
out up TO this time was not caught in an
act which will send him to the State
Prison.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
Stood the Test.

ALLcocK's Porous PLAsTERs are unap-
proachable In curative properties, rapidly and
saiety Oh action, ana are the only reliable
piasters ever produced. They have success
Iuily stood the test OF over thirty years use by
the public; their virtues have never been
equalled by imitators who have sought TO trade
upon the reputation OF ALLCoCKs by making
pIaslers with holes In them, aud claiming them
10 pe Just as good as ALLCoCK's," and they
sland 10 Gay Endorsed by not only the highest
ileuIcal authorities, but by millions OF graceful
patients who have proved their efficacy as a
household remedy
bewaTe IT limitations. Ask for ALLCoCK'S,
@He 10 not be -rsuaded to accept substitute.
BRANDRETH's PILLS will purify the blood.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
Exhibition of Microtomes.

AT the conversational meeting OF the
oan Francisco Microscopical Society last
nieht various microtomes were shown and
TAXED about. DR.. j. G. Spencer explained
the oenanzs microtomc. with lrrigating
apparatus; Dr. j. II. Staliard. the Cath
cart freezing mcr otomc; DIR. Emmett XIX.
I n. the elaborate Thoma microto'ne. and
IrIro1essor G. w. Woodwork of the State
University exhibited the Cambridge rock
rug micro.ome, novel apparatus. FRO
lessor j. j. 3. Argent used section
cutter on botanical work. The microtome
IS used for cutting thin layers OF vegetable
Ut other matter for the microscope.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
TIMELY BATTING
That Saved More Than One of the
Big League Teams.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.-The Bostons won
the game By batting at the right time. Score
Pbiladelphias o, BostOns 4.
PITTsBURG, Aug. 16.-The Pittsburgs won
by hard hitting. Score: Pittsburgs 6, ST.
Louis g.
timores pitched an excellent game Score
Wasbinytons O, BalIimores s.
CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-The Colonies won an
easy game. Score: Chic COS o. LOuisviHes :
CLEVELAND. Aug. 16.-The Reds won by
timely batting. Score: CleveaDds 1, Cinein-
naIis IA.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-The Giants easily de-
feated the visitors to-day. Score: New Yorks
6, Br0oklyns 2.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
COAST GOSSIP.
Collector Quinn on the List as an
Offensive Partisan.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-The action of
Secretary Carlisle in removing Collector
Quinn was not unlocked for. 1t was even
expected before this, as several mouths ago
it was reported and generally believed
that there would be general dismissal of
Republican Collectors before July l, and
Quiun's name was on the list. Mcguire
and Geary have been working for some
time to have Quinn ousted. The only
charge against him seems to be offensive
partisan ship.
A postoffice has been established at Mia.
Lake County. CAL. with Daniel A. Hanson
as postmaster
The morning call., 1893-08-17
Vincent Indicted Again.

The Grand Jury filed an indictment
yesterday against Lawrence Vincent of
the Globe Vineyard Company. charging
MIN with obfaiuing money under false
pretenses. 1t is alleged that he fraud
nlentiy obtained sl25 from j. G. st,
hubert Vincent was indicted once before
9y the Grand Jury. but there was some
nav In The indictment on which demurrer
was sustained Bail was fixed at $4,000.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
Wanted in Oakland.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 16.-The Chief OF
Police OF Oakland wired here tonight for
the police to look for a German woman
named Fisher on her way East and to take
from her a certain watch.
The woman did not arrive on either the
overland or Oregon train. but may have
come IN the local before the telegram was
received. The police are looking for her.
The morning call., 1893-08-17

skins belonging to the lessees Of the
islands. The vessels esraped before the
government cutters could be informed OF
the occurrence.
The United States revenue cutter Pinta
visited several salmon canneries In South
east Alaska and found the streams OBJ
structed by fishing nets. The streams
were cleared OF the distractions and the
cannerymen placed under bonds lot to re-
neat the violation of the law.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
PRETTY FAR NORTH.
A Schooner With Yellow Fever ON
Board Reaches PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.-The schooner
Betty M. Listy. from Charleston. S. c., is
detained at quarantine. There is one we'll
developed case OF yellow fever and two
suspicious cases on board. The schooner
sailed from Charleston a week ago.
Tonight it is stated that the surgeons
believe the sickness is malarial or swamp
fever, which is common among sailors
trading from the southern ports at this
season of the wear
The morning call., 1893-08-17
RAIDED BY poAcHERs.
A Daring Outrage Perpetrated on the
American RookerieS

PORT TOWNSEND. Aug. 16.-The ste am.r
Queen arrived from Alaska this eyening
bringing news Of daring raid on St. PAM.
and 81. George Islands 10 Berine Sea on
the night of July T. Two unknown seal
ing schOoners landed their crews on the
Islands after dark and slaughtered several
hundred seals. The waschmen on the
islands we're overpowered By the raiders,
who broke into the saltiDg-houses and car
sisd away an iinmense number az
The morning call., 1893-08-17
The Fire Record.

The alarm from box "a al 3:55 A. NJ. yes
terday was for fire in the three-story
frame building % East street. owned by
Walter Dean and occupied by Felix Padu-
verl as restaurant. The estimated loss
Is $40; cause unknown.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
In a Jealous Quarrel

81. LOUIS. Aug. 16.-This afternoon at
East St Louis. ILL.,. in a jealous quarrel.
John Seiielreit shot his wife and himself.
Both ara fatally wounded.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
Won by Stanbury.

WARSAW, Ind, Aug. 16.@The three-mile boat
race was won by StanDury, Stevenson second,
Mclean third. Time, 1910.
The morning call., 1893-08-17

rHE had taste produced by smoking or cher,nr
seoacco can ne entirely removed in two minutes
~ chewing piece of Whites Yucatsn Gun In.
vestigate, no, mean nickel.
The morning call., 1893-08-17
hfe Offering New Novelties
-IN-
] E " ELRY
At y Price.

GoId-plated Sword Teck Pins were 25c now loo
Sterling Silver Hatpins. were $50, noW..1Oc
Diamond Cut Bangles, were SOC. now
Sterling Silver sword Teck Pins, were 36c
3-stone Solid Gold Baby rings. were 81, now..35c
Sterling Silver Lace pins, were 81 soc
Electric Diamond Earrings. were 81 rs, now soc
Sword Lacepins. with Chain Attachments.
were soc: now ... Ok
Sword Hair-pins. were Soc now.... 25c
Fancy Hair-pins in Gold or Silver; were 6Oc
"o" ......-......,..25 Csc
appropriated Hair-pin, Safety-pin or Collar
Button Boxes: were soc. now...2 csc
silver-plated Card-Cases, with Deck of Git
edged Cards: were 60c now 95c
Initial Rolled-gold Lockets; were 81 so, now 75c
Silver Bangles EnameIed Pansy Top; were
80 Nv. - soc
LINK Gun Buttons, in Gold or Silver Plate:
were Csc, now. CSC
The morning call., 1893-08-17

RICHARDS & Co, druggists. 4o6-s Clay. =
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-11

A HALE old man, Mr.. JAS. Wilson,
of Aliens Springs, H., who is over
so years Of age, says: 81 have IN
my time tried a great many medi-
cines, some Of excellent quality; bn.
never before did | find any that
would so completely do all that is
claimed for it as Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and DiarrhUa Rene
dy' II is truly a wonderful medi-
cine. For sale by w. II. Prideaux.