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The morning call., 1894-05-29
A Big Amethyst st.

huge amethyst, weighing twelve pounds
ana measuring nine inches Dy five in thickness.
was found recently by Billy Norwood. Nor
WOOD discovered the stone on Granite Creek
his attention being hrst attracted by he bril-
llant dlplay OF coiUrs sparkling IN the sunlight
ne color takes the most beautiful shade n vio-
lei blue and n pinkish purple in one heXasonaI
prism which will measure about four Inches A
variety OF tints are shown through the balance
OF the stone according 10 the mixture OF perox-
lde OF manganese when IL was formed This
particular specimen Is Of the hardest variety OF
quartz or rock crystal, cutting plate pIasS
almost as neatly as a diamond. IL IL more val
liable as beauty specimen. probably, than for
commercial purposes ~
The morning call., 1894-05-29
Arrested and Rescued.

Early yesterday morning a young man
stopped in front OF a clothiug-store on
Kaarny street and coolly remove a coat
and vest from a stand outside. He was
seen by the PROPRIETOR, who gayr chase
and caught him after short run Al Sac
ramento and kearny streets. The thief
dropped the bundle while running, and
when returning toward the old City Hall
station he got free through the Efforts Of
two comrades, who assaulted the man who
arrested him. The gang is known to III a
police and will be spprehended on sIgh.
The morning call., 1894-05-29
HE Is ALONE,
An English Parish IN Which There
Is but One Resident.

IS but Uue Resident.
AT meeting OF the Wirrei (Cheshlre) Board
Of Guardians the cler', Mr.. olive. stated that
the township OF Netherpool was In a very peeu-
mar position. According 10 the local Govern
ment act recently passed any place with pop
ulaton OF 300 at the last census must form a
parish council. When the last census was
taken NetherpOoi was flied wi h navvies en-
ployed In the construction Of the Manchester
snip canal and had, therefore. the required pop
ulalion. The navvies had gone, ana now there
was only one householder living there, NJ.
pickering, and he would have to meet himself
IN public meeting and appoint his wife and
daughters and servants parish council.
III he had 10 provide a free library, public
paths, allotment gardens and burial ground 10
would De rather haTd on him. The cOmmuui-
Gallon of the clerk caused much amusement,
and suggestion was made that n possible
NethrTpool should be added TO the next parish.
liverpool, for election purposes Blackburn
Times.
The morning call., 1894-05-29
Not Realistic.

The publsher-You say you are aspir-
ing TO be a realistic novelist and report
things as they are?
The authorizes. certainly.
The ublisher-Then what do you mean
by saying "the beautiful Boston hostess
gave her guests a warm reception" ?-Chi-
cago r. cord.
The morning call., 1894-05-29

WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY 28,
AN ALL-STRR SHOW.
AN UNRIVALED VAUDEVILLE COMPANY OF
EASTERN aud EUROPEAN CELEBRATES.
The musical wonder, Frank Latolla the original
m usicai tramp: New York'S favorito singer, MISS
Annie Whitney, des rIptve balladist; the fam Gus
entertainers, Forster aud Evans, wonderful musl-
cal and character sketch artists big success
he enc Mignon, the Partisan Nightingale. late OF
the Tbeater Bersere. Paris: the unique vocalist
CAa% H. Whiting. direct from Proctors iheSter,
n. y: the dAshing song and dance artlste, us a.,
Minnie Gilbert late OF the Alhambra Loudsn, In
conjunction with usual strong Nau9eNlfoo
Show. Performances every evening from 9 10 ~
p NJ. Except Saturday evening, : P NJ 10 A MI
Matinee Sunday at 2 2. NJ.
The morning call., 1894-05-29

ELET's go to the races at Bay District this
afternoon. New organization. Interesting pro.
gramme. Exciting sport
The morning call., 1894-05-29
CHARLES II. MURRAY.

The Latest New York Police COM
missioner a San franciscan.
Charles ii. Murray, Republican, recently
appointed by Mayor Gjlrov a member Of
the Board of New York Police Commits
sioners, is native son Of the Golden West.
Mr.. Murray was born in San Francisco
The morning call., 1894-05-29
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The morning call., 1894-05-29
0RpHEHM-
PEOPLES PALACE MUSIC HALL,
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY. May Is,

Sw. Corner Eddy and Mason Streets.
CLIFF PHILLIPS. ............Les see and Manager
The Finest Music Hall in America
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
HAVEMEYER TESTIFIES
He "Saw" German, Smith and a
Few Others.
THE BILL is NOW SATISFACTORY
President Cleveland Suffering from
Some Ailment--The Coal Strike
Compromised.
THE BILL is NOW SATISFACTORY

Washington, June 12.-H. o. Have
meyer, president of the American sugar
refinery, was before the Grays investi-
CATION committee today. The proceed
ings were strictly private Havemeyer
denied the published statements as to
his contributions of company's funds
and demands that the trust have pro-
lection for past favors. He said he
talked with Senators Hill and German,
and in regard to the protection of refin-
ing interests, and Smith and German
promised to help him. Hill gave him no
satisfaction. He said the present tariff
bill was satisfactory. He advocated the
ad valorem system and was gratified it
had eben adopted. Havemeyer denied
all knowledge Of the speculation in
sugar stocks by senator's
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
ATLANTIC FISH PROTECTION.

A bill has been introduced in the New
Jersey Legislature. entitled "An act for
the Protection of Fish," the main fea-
lures of which are as follows
1t prohibits the use of any stationary
device for the capture of fish in the
waters Of the state, or within three nau-
tical miles of its shores, that has a
mesh less than four and one-half
inches drawn measurement" 1t also
provides that no pound net, trap or
similar device for catching fish shall be
employed except between the middle Of
May and the middle of September; it
iinits the pounds to one compartment
and the leaders to 200 feet in length,
and provides that fixed nets or traps
shall be at least two miles from each
other, and not within the distance of
one mile of any permanent inlet of the
Atlantic ocean along the coast line of
the states"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
FLOOD RESULTS.

The floods In Portland have prevented
the commission men in that city from
looking carefully after their trade
among the dealers in strawberries in
this city. as well as other towns that
look to Portland for their supply Of this
delicious fruit from the Hood river ooun-
try Some days there will be several
trains containing immense shipments
arrive at once, then as the goods are
perishabie the price will tumble so that
retailers will be selling the choicest of
fruit for five cents box, and the very
next day the price will bob up to ten
cents. 1t is reported that in Southern
Oregon berries are rotting on the vines
for want Of transportation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
BOOKS EXPERTED.

Sheriff Smith and County Clerk
Trenchard requested the county court
to have their books exported before they
went out Of Office, but the court having
no funds to pay the accountants, Messrs
Smith and Trenchard guaranteed the
expenses, provided the court would Is
sue the order The court did as these
gentlemen wished, and Hope Ferguson
is now working upon them.
Messrs. Trenchard and Smith are to
be commended on their business like
methods.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
HOW TO KNOW THEM.

The rector Of the Episcopal church in
a western town was called upon a
short time ago by a man who asked for
assistance, and said ne was "a Pisco-
pal" The rector was not favorably inn
pressed by the mans appearance, and at
last asked:
How may know you to be an Epis-
copalian?"
Because ! have done the things /
ought not to hsve done, and have left
undone the things ought to have done,
and there is no health in me- prompt
ly replied the applicant
You'll do" said the rector, and gave
him enough money to get out Of town
with.-Exchange.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
A GOOD REASON.

A gambler gives the following reason
why there are no clocks on gambling
house walls: II clock was on the wall
the man who promised 10 be home on
the last car would nearly always catch
IT. That sort Of thing would soon make
gambling Improbable to the profession
ais The dawn makes the players reck-
less and It is then the gambler makes
his soft money" He wants no custom
er to be reminded that It is time to go
home 70 his wife.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
KANSAS POPS IN CONVENTION.
They Are Brave Men Not Afraid of the
Women.

Topeka, June 12.-The Populist state
convention met today. H. s. Henderson
was chosen temporary chairman. This
was victory for the suffragists. Hen
derson said: 1T takes brave men to
meet the issues and we will be found
square to them. We will not show the
oowardice of the Republicans in avoid
ing the suffrage question"
The following telegram from Mrs.
Jerry Simpson was read:
II have Jerry at Berkely Springs, Va,
a hundred miles from Washington, and
he is doing finely. Don't worry, he will
be ready for the fight"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
AMERICAN r. R. UNION.
They Intend to Investigate the Pullman
Strike.

Chicago, June 12.-Four hundred and
fifty delegates were present at the first
qua1rennial convention of the American
Reilway Union today. Vice President
Howard in his address said the union
was gaining members at the rate of g.
10000 day. President Debs in his speech
attacked Carnegie. Frick and George NJ.
Pullman. The convention he announced
would consider the Pullman strike.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13

mines in Sullivan, where the struggle
has been the hottest, will begin opera
tions. The Farmersburg miners went
to work this morning. Shelburn, Alum
Cave, jackson Hill, Hyemere, Star City
and the Curryville mines will probably
be started within As hours,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
THE PRESIDENT ILL.

Washington, June 12.-President
Cleveland's ailment has not yielded to
treatment as readily as was expected.
Today DIR. O'Reilley recommended that
he keep quiet as possible and avoid all
physical efforts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
FOREIGNERS CAUSE TROUBLE.

Punxsutawny, Pa, Jupe 12.-Tbe
miners are pouring into the town Of
Lindsey. near Berwind, and White
mines and the indications point to a
collision before night. 1t is reported
that skirmish took place at midnight
at Anita. Demonstrations are being
made by Hungarians. Italians and slavs.
Engllsh-speaking miners are opposed to
violent measures.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
THE SENATE.
PETER Wants Wool Protected.

Washington, June 12.-Peffer offered
an amendment to the wool schedule
tariff bill transferring wool, hair of
camel, goat, alpaca and like animals to
the dutiable list. and restoring the Nc
Kinley bill classification, but scaling
down rates to practically one-half.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
THE ARKANSAS BOOMING.

Hutchinson, Kas., June 12.-The Ar
kansas river is the highest for seven
years and is still rising. one of the
largest manufacturing salt plants is in
danger of collapse.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Senator Mitchell scares the Democrats.
Washinton, June 12.--This afternoon,
when only few senator's were present,
Mitchell, or Oregon, moved to Indefinite
ly postpone the tariff bill. Senators hur-
ried from every corner of the building.
The motion was defeated by vote of
% to 23.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
COAL STRIKE SETTLED.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 12.-The settle
ment of the coal strike is received with
great satisfaction generally, although
some operators and miners are not
pleased with the compromise.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
BRECKENRIDGE w1THDRAws.

Louisville, KY, June ia special to
the Post from Lexington says there is
a rumor here that Col. Breckenridge has
withdrawn from the race in Difference
to the wishes of relatives and friends.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
ANOTHER DEMOCRAT SEATED.

Washington, June 1.-THE sub-com-
1mittee on elections today reported in
favor Of giving Moore. the Democratic
contestant, seat in the second district
held by Funston, Republican.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
RHODE ISLANDS NEW SENATOR.

Newport. R. l.. June 12.-The Iegis-
lature today elected George Peabody
wetmore U. s. Senator to succeed n.
+. Dixon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
LLEwELLlNG HAS HAD ENOUGH.

Topeka, June 12.-Gov. Llewelling
said today: IF the nomination comes
to me with enthusiasm and the utmost
unanimity l shall not accept"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
THE WEST POINTER A MYTH.
The Real Leader Of the Cripple Creek
Strike Escapes to Mexico.

Cripple Creek, Col, June 12.-JaclI
Smith, the military leader of the strik-
ers at Bull Hill, has gone to Mexico to
avoid arrest June ]. Johnson, the re-
puted leader, was myth
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
INDIANA MINERS REsUME.

Farmersburg, Ind. June 12-It is he
lieved by next Thursday all the coal
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13

When baby Is teething or feverish, ask
your druggist for St-e-e-dman's Sooth-
Ing Powders.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-06-13
HAVE GONE TO WORK.

Kewanee. ILL.,, June 12.-Nearly the
whole force of miners have gone to
work
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-09-26

II am not very good shot, said R.
B. Coleman, ''and this fact gave me 9
great deal Of trouble at one time Dor.
rowed a valuable dog from friend and
went hunting. The animal became rat
tied when he found that knew moth.
ing about hunting. Rabbit after rabbit
was started up, and missed them a.
fast as they came. Finally the dog grew
tired and concluded to catch them on
his own hook. He soon started another,
and as it jumped the dog jumped after
it Just as l fred. The shot went into the
head of the dog, and he died without n
Rroan. The rabbit ran o short distance
and then stopped and looked back, as if
to mock me. OF course paid for the
dog, but my friend has never forgiven
me, and have not gone hunting since "
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-09-26

@7ing aim with the 0lkSF, md II INT
once in . thousand times that the moose
will fail TO catch juH whsrs the rider
smesnt. A favoeite 9ick with them 10
TO stick 4 lot Of rlooa handled knives in
the ground, ,cloea together within the
limits a. a,paErsw clrcla, and bet with
that tbey csR riAe pest 1t racs
horse speed and pick mp any one Of the
knives designated with . rope. They
ase good marksmen With - riAe teo
but in this regard the cowboys arc fully
their peers. ."-Waahington Post
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-09-26
THE COWBOYS LAsso.


WIN It He II Almost - Gesa Marksnsa
80 a.. - win the Ri0e.
sES The cowboys Of New Mexico, TexaG
qDd Arizona are all skilled in the axt OF
NQg the lamo. " said Louis Edwards Of
01nts 1A II used to BE- in the runch-
1ng line myself and once thousht
eoold throw . rope - straight - spy
Aan living. But that was before had
0lxed 70 any extsnt with The 1exicana
~ good - the American cowboys axe
tAey can't hold candle 10 . grsacsr
vhm IL comes 10 the roping businessl
Thy can do things with hemp that no
- 0Ortals can ever hops 10 sooom-
- sAs the Australian stends ont pre-
aIn1nGn1lv n throwing ths boemeeang,
- 1oos tie Ignorant son Of The 'land Of
81 - Mbsty' sn6ssd all Other men
- on1gnno aoou0plinhmank.
"A 1sxioan will ohass . ses~ 9 fall
Qnn1t<AaA 0hflNhs sOu1aD ~ huanshs
Uo1hoD tnnd whizl NJ seua ~ unt
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-09-26


When, after SalAmis. Xerxes was in
fnll 0&sht foe Asia aaa TIA overuFowd-
cd vessel. 20 the story ran, was laborina
in the stormSIX Xerxea. sstttng heightened,
asked skhe ueipeaip whqfhsr 'thsrs waj
aiEs ehanqMA AaSsty "a ona n aid the
Hipeafp. 'ipnlas theAhlp Ap1ightsosa
Akeo9s os j&s,HesPen0A r. WAereopol
,xw1nA t1uinU tn taas PeN)ena, ex-
.elaiHed. ''NeW 10 the TINE tosAow your
,kyaasy-,to your kiag. for -. you my
,aafslI depaAdss" And without word
is we'll tzainsd courtieFs made obei.
sanoe and leaped into the seA
Thus unburdened, the ship arrived o.
the land. ,whsreupon Xerxes presented
the captain with . golden crown fos
having saved the kings life. and then
ordered his head OF for having caused
the death Of 80 many noble Persians. -
Westminster Review.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-09-26
A WOMAN hATeR DISCONNECTED
he Had Reason to Repent Asking . Gu
tion About Eve.


tion About Eve.
There is crusty old bachelor on
Fourth street who is confirmed woman
shater and who never misses an oppor.
sunity for saying something sarcaAsio
and disagreeable about the fair sex
But he met more than his match the
other day in a plucky little woman,
who, metaphorically speaking, wiped
mp the earth with him, much to the de-
light of his friends. who were greatly
amused at his discomfiture ~
The old bachelor inquired why, when
Eve was manufactured of spare rib,
. servant wasn't made at the same time
to wait ON her. The little woman re-
sponded promptly: Because Adam
never read the newspapers until the sun
got down behind the palm trees. and
then, stretching. yawned out, Isn't sup
Per most ready, my dear?' Not he. He
made the fire and hung the kettle over
IL himself, I'll venture, and pulled the
.sadishes. peeled the potatoes and did
everything else he ought to do.
- He chopped the kindling. brought
in the coal and did the chores himself,
and he never brought home half dozen
friends to dinner when Eve hadn't any
fresh pomegranates.
. The little woman stopped monent
for breath and went ON with senewed
vigor: And Adam never staid ont
till IL o'clock at q political meeting
hurrahing for some candidate and then
scolding because poor Eve was sitting
mp and crying inside the gates He never
played billiards, rolled tenpins and
drove fast hsrses nor choked Eve with
cigar smoke
He never losfed around the corner
groceries and saloons while Eve was
rocking little Gains cradle at home. In
short, he didn't think she was especial.
y created for the purpose of waiting On
him and wasn't under tho impression
>has 1t diagraoed . man to tighten
wife's cares little That's tho reason
tAat Eve didn't need hired airl, end
nth Il 10 the reason that her dssoend-
0h do"
6ho drew another breath and was
shout to continue, when the bachelor
4alaed his has down Over shis syss and
snsaked away amid the laughter Of the
crowd Post
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-09-26

rSsrf " w-rUr-- TTTD
DRlCK vs.. WOODEN PAvEmENf,

The efpsfispce pf'; Council Blu6i.'
0e.& ~ Stated hy TIE Nppparisl of:thst
eiey. WIN afford encouragement to those
Who have been instrumental in securing
the trial Of brick pavement on Nicollet
avenue IN this city. The Nonpariel Gays
that il has been proven that cedar block
at its best, will not last in good condition
over five years. and ut the end Of seven
years is practically worthless. On the
other hand, it has been shown by actual
experience that frst quality Of vitri-
I'D brick such as is made in Gaiesburg
ILL.,. and Des Moines, Iowa, will last dur
ing the life time Of an ordinary individ-
ual. Peoria, Hannibal. st. Joe and other
cities where this brick has been in use
for 10 years are enthusiastic in their
praise for it's endurance. To all appear
ances the bricks are as sound today as
when they were laid. They keep their
position perfectly and the wear on the
surface is sea rcely discernible.
The Nonpe riel denounces wood pave
ment not on y for its lack Of endurance,
but also for its roughness after it has
been laid while by reason of the uneven
wearing the blocks, and from it's un.
healthful less.' More disease. it says.
springs rom rotten pavements than
from any other source outside of impure
water and dirty alleys. The germs of
some Of the most virulent fevers and
contagious diseases lurk in rotten wood
pavements, which endanger the lives not
only of the residents on the street, but
OF those who pass over them.
This arrangement OF wood pavement
may be little severe, yet there is some
truth in it. Brick would certainly be
cleaner. and ought to be healthier. and
II it is not too noisy, and shows satisfac
tory lasting qualities. it will undoubtedly
prove popular in this city.-Minneapolis
Tribune.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-09-26

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Vanity Fair. By w. M. Thackary.
Vicar Of Wakefield. The. By Oliver
Goldsmith.
vicomte de Bragelonne. Tho. By Alex.
ander Dumas.
Vivian the Beauty. BY Mrs. Annie Ed
wards. -.
Weaker Than Woman. BY Charlotte
n. Braeme.. n.s8 a. ss t4..sr
Wee Wife. By Rosa Nouchstte Carey
We Two. BY Edna Lyall. a., a.
What Gold Cannot Buy. BY Mrs. Alex
ander. = -
When Mans Single. By J. n. Barrier.
White Company, The. BY A. Conan
Doyle.
Wife in Name Only. BY Charlotte N.
willy Reilly. By william Carleton, /
witch's Head. The. By H. Rider Hag
gard. =.
Woman in White. The. By wilkis Col.
>, line. - u- -. -. ,s.-
.woman's Eacs. A. By Florsncs Wasdsn.
Woman's Heart A. BY Mrs. AlexandeF.
Wou,an's rTho&ghts About women. A.
By Miss Aulock. Il. .,,s !. n
Woman's War, A. By Charlotte u.
Won 81 Victims. By Edna L9AlL Il
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