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SHOT HIS MOTHER TO DEATH.
Terrible Work of a Little Boy With
Pistol

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6.-Mrs. Daniel Nick
erson. who has been living with her hus-
band in the Santa Maria Valley. went
yesterday morning to stay at the house of
her sister at Foster station. Mrs. Nicker-
son took her four-year-old boy home with
her. Yesterday afternoon. by some un-
known meaus, be secured possession of a
revolver that was lying on a shelf in the
house and was playing with it when dis
covered by his mother. She ran to take it
from him. and at that moment the child
found the trigger and pulled it. the bullet
entering his mothers body aud causing
her death in short time.
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Dutch Enter Hataran.

AMSTERDAM. Oct GA dispatch to the
Salgemon Handelsblad from the Island OF
Lambok says the Dutch forces have entered
Hataran. the capital of the island, which
was held by the rebellous Bslinese.
The troops, upon searching the city,
found 800 barrels of smokeless powder, a
large number of cartridges and great
quantity of explosives. Several of the
Balnese chiefs have not surrendered.
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HAD DELIRIUM TREMENS.
Alexander Davis Makes an Effort to
Kill His Wife.

Alexander Davis, a barkeeper living at
425 Tweuty-seventh street. was arrested
last evening and charged at the City Prison
with assault to murder. After being
charged he was taken to the Receiving
Hospital and treated for delirium iremens.
after which be was locked up in padded
cell.
Davis. who has been drinking heavily of
late, went home last evening and under
the influence of the delirium, which was
just beginning to make itself apparent in
him, quarreled with his wife, and wound
up by drawing a pistol and firing two shots
al her. Fortunately his aim was wild, and
neither shot took effect. He has only ueen
married q short time.
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Ladies' Underwear.

We call your attention to the splendid
line of ladies' muslin, merino and wooden
underwear. A complete line of skirts In
wool. silk and cotton. A complete DfaDts'
department. A full line of best corsets
manufactured, including the celebrated
"Her Majesty" All these goods aref
bought. selected and manufactured with
view to giving you the best things in
underwear the market can produce at the
lowest bic price.
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heats. Time, 2:22A-2:261s. Imperlous won
the second hear In 2:2012. Oakland Baron
took the first In 2:17A. Scourine, Pansy Nc.
Gregor, Larabie and Boreal were distanced.
The greatest field of trotters that ever
met on trotting track Will start in the
$1,000 TransyivaDii stake here Monday.
They are: Agitato. 2:0s; Agate. 2:0Sh;
Ralph Wilkes. 2:O9%; TrevelyI, 2:09;
barona. 1904 Dandy Jim, 2:loA; Light
ming Alsr Dan Cup. oil; Aunt Delilah,
2:12; Heir at Law, 2:09k. and Little c.
2:l6b
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Big Suit on a Note.

FIJI Merzbach, as assignee of the State
Investment and Insurance Company, has
filed suit in the Superior Court against the
FIreman's Fund Insurance Company 10 re-
cover $4,000, alleged to be due as balance
due upon note for $4,000, purchased
from the Dialntiil com pany ana secured by
Dragon.
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CIoaks and Suits.

Our Ladies' Capes and Jackets, from 80
up, are marvels of beauty and low prices.
We are doing more cloak aud suit business
than any house of our age in San Fran
cisco. There must be merit in our wares,
teltales in our prices. or people would
never find US out. We would be pleased TO
have you look through the line.
Ladies' tailor-made suits from 50 90 to
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SOME SLOW TROTTlNG.
Close of the SoianO Speed Associa-
tiOn'S Meeting.

tiOn'S Meeting.
VALLEJO, Oct. 6-The last days racing
at the Solano Agricu tural and Speed As
sociat!on's track called out another large
attendance. The meeting eau be called a
financial success. outside of having made
over the track the fastest half mile and re-
peat running race in America.
The pavilion was crowded with people
this afternoon and evening. ALI school
children were given free admission to the
park and pavilion. Three events were
trotted this afternoon, but the time was
not remarkably fast.
Special trotting, 80 class: purse 300
Matt smiths s. IN Kitty 5. by Admiral
Auctloneer Observation-Disclosures. i z
Thomas Smiths CHI. s. Little Mac, by Elec-
Time. 2:ss5l-2 :37-2 :34si-2:42.
Second race-Trotting. special 2:20 class, purse
$500.
Thomas Smiths George Washington. by
Mambrlno Chief Fanny Ross ................
T. Brandons b. g. Free Coinage, by ADoots-
j. Suliiyan's b. 6. Chico, by Black Bird-or-
Phau OIL: ............ S
james Lyndon's b. g. Palermo by Berlin.
Time, :2,::a;77-2:;2iiiiM-2:2is5iIi:... :
Third race-Special 2:22 trotting, $3.50
Park Henshaw's bl. IN. Mamie Griffin, by
Black Bird Flying OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l
r. W. Loeoer's b. m. Topsey, by Grsndissi-
mo-Flora B.......................... -. 3 3
Sultan. 80
Time, 2:27Ll-2:2734-2:2 rs ts-2:25l4.
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Death of William Ford.

William Ford. at one time well-known
merchant, and subsequently an office
holder, died yesterday at his residence at
the age of 60. He was native of Balti-
more. and had been a resident of this city
Tor many years. He was Fire Commits
sloner and president Of the board from
1878 to 1876.
He was Tax Collector during 1876 and
1877, aud in July, 1879, be was appointed
Lax Ooilector to fill the unexpired term OF
william Mitchell, who died in office. Mr..
Ford was courteous and we'll liked as an
oInciais and he had faculty of making
IIlends OF all with whom he came 10 con-
tact.
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THE HAMBURGER COMP ANY.
Market and Taylor SITS.

were played off to-day. Malcolm Chace of
Yale, winning easily In straight sets, 6-3,
ga. GA. from BudIong of Brown. This is
the second year Chace has won the inter-
collegiate cup. which goes to the college
whose representatives win it seven times.
Chace won it from Brown last year. Bud
long was second place ip the singles by de-
fault. Talmage of Yale failing to appear.
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Made a Good Showing.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-The Crescent
eleven made an excellent showing against
the Yale team at Eastern Park today.
Captain Hinckey OF Yale did not put bis
best eleven in the field. probably he did n OF
care to give any points to the representa-
tives Of Harvard and Princeton, who
were present. Yale won. 10 to 2.
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NOT IN 1T AT ALL.
New England Cannot Play With Old
England Cricketers.

LOWELL, Mass, Oct. 6.-The first in
ming of the cricket match between Lord
Hawkes. twelve and fifteen Of the Massa-
chuse,ts men was concluded at 4 80 The
magnificent bowling OF the Englshmen
ena bled them to easily overcome the home
team. The visitors had little opportunity
for fielding, and made little pretense Of
covering the outfield. On the other hand
the fielding OF Massachusetts, men was
sharp and clean, run-getting from heavy
batting being kept down. The score at
the end of the first inning was 176 to 50 ip
favor of the Englishmep.
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Seven Pines Campfire.

The annual campfire entertainment and
ball of Seven Pines Circle No. 8. Ladies Of
the Grand Army of the Republic, will be
given next Thursday evening at B'nai
Birth Hall These entertainments have
always proved most enjoyable in the past,
and. reasoning from what has been done
bv these ladies in days gone by, it Is safe 10
predict that those who attend next Thurs
dav Will spend pleasant evening.
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LAST DAY AT UKlAH.
Our Dick Wins the Mile Hurdle in
Good Time.

UKIAH, Oct. 6.-The attendance at the
last day of the fall meeting of the Park
Association was the largest during the
week. The grand stand was crowded,
and it seemed as though the entire town
was depopnlated. There were many in
teresting events and the weather was fine.
Quarter OF. a-me dash, purse 1915, Brown
Tom won. Time, %.
Half-mIle dash, purse S275. Iron Heart won
Time, :51.
TrottiDg. best three In five, purse $780, Kitty
l. won, John l. second. Best time, 2:25.
Hurdle race, one mile, four hurdles purse
$3.50, Our Dick won, Iron Heart second. Time,
Dol
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Pay Corps Changes.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-Ihe following
changes of stations of officers of the army
pay corps were made to-day: Paymaster
Francis S. Dodge from Walla Walla,
Wash. to Leavenworth, Kans. Paymaster
George Smith from Leavenwortb, Kans,
to New YORK City.
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BENJAMIN IN LUCK.
Furnished With Money to Go and
Claim a LepaCy.

CINCINNATI, Oslo. Oct. 6-Through the
agency of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton and its correspondents Third
street banker furnished Samuel Ben
Janln with $1,000 to take himself,
his wife, son and two daughters to
Australia and back to secure an estate of
$3,000,000. left him by an uncle. The bank
secured legal evidence of the existence of
the bequest from the Australian executors
before advancing the money. Benjamin
is native of Russia and is printer.
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Pleads Guilty of murder.

SEATTLE. Wash. Oct. 6. = Thomas
Blanck, the murderer of Charles Birdwell.
was today positively identified as the muir
derer of Marshal Jetferys of Puyalup.
He was taken to court, and pleaded guilty
to charge of murder in the frst degree.
His trial was set for October 16.
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CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Mrs. Henry Wilson Held for Caus-
ing Her Husbands Death.

The Coroner's inquest into the death of
Henry Wilson closed yesterday. The
strange conduct of his wife, who ar
parently feared to go to the room where
he was dying, her drunkenness on the dav
OF his death, the fact that she bought a
pistol Two days prior to the shooting and
other clrcumstan ces convinced the Jurors
that 1t was not case of suicide
Their verdict was that Wilson was shot
by some unknown person and the police
charged the woman with murder
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Was Won by Hewitt.

PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 6.-Ths eighteen
hour bicycle race ended tonight. The
championship prize was won by Hewitt,
whose score was $50 miles fat.
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PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL.
Very Great Interest Taken by tn
Public at Large.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 5.--The inaugural
game of the American League of Profess
sional Football clubs was played al Phila-
delphia Park between the Philadelphia
and New York clubs. The visitors won
by the score of to o.
BosTON. Mass, Oct 5.-Two hundred
people saw the opening of the National
League football players to-day. Boston
defeated Brooklyn, to in two forty five
minute halves.
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Must Go to Jail.

CINcINN ATT. Ohio. Oct. 6.-Judge Lur-
tin of the United States Circuit Court to-
Gay refused TO interfere with the sentence
of Jud ge Sage, committing ex-United
States District Attorney William r. Bur-
nett to jail for six months for contempt Of
c0nrt
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ounboat in the North River.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-The British gun
boat Partridge, commanded by McAllister,
arrived to-day from Halifax, which port
she left on October 2. She mounts SIX
guns and had q complement of sixty-eight
men. She will anchor in the North River.
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81. 54-inch Broadcloth. Within our ex-
perience as merchants we have never been
able to sell you such splendid bargain for
the money as this line of cloths which we
offer you in all shades tomorrow at 81 per
yard.
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BUT ONE TOUCHDOWN.
That Is All Lehigh Could Get From
Princeton.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Oct. 6.-Prince:on
succeeded in defeating Lehigh this after
noon by score of 8 to 0. They were able
to score but single touchdown ia each
half, but coald not push it over. Lehigh's
line was superior to tina. of Princeton. but
the tigers backs did splendid work.
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Our line of Novelty Dress Goods in pat
terms and by the yard has never been
equaled for price since we have known
anything about dress goods. We will save
you fully one-third over downtown prices
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Died Without Paving.

Mary Roman, in a complaint 10 the
justices Courts, alleges that she loaned
to Bertrand Dupeyron during his lifetime
S2S7 90 which he did not return to her. She
brings suit against Henry 5. Martin. ex-
ecuttr of Dupeyron's will, to recover.
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THE HAMBURGER COMP ANY.
Taylor and Market SITS.

Campbell. represen ting young Critic, to-
day signed articles for fight to flush
for $4,000 a side at catch weights, the con-
test TO take place before the club Offering
the largest purse
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Dress Goods.

Soc. Scotch Chevi,t, all-wool. domestic
goods, exact limitations of the foreign.
Win make as handsome costume as i'm
ported. These are exceptional values.
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75c and 81. These are novelties in Black
Dress Goods. Take our word for it, such
values as these have never been sold here
tofore for the price. The 81 line is Priest
ly's celebrated goods. The 75c line is our
own importation.
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Burning of a Steamer.

NEW YORK. Oct. 6.-The steamer City
OF Albany. belonging to the New York
and Norwich line. was burned tonight 10
the Harlem River at loss of $4,000.
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Draperies.

You will soon be looking for Blankets,
Comforters and other bedding as Iore-
offers you more for less money than any
house in San Francisco. 1t is down In the
basement. 1t pays no rent and has Tess
expense than any similar department 10
San Francisco. everything carried mere
in the way of draperies. Estimates 1ur-
nished for draping en- tire houses.
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Directum and AIix.

BosToN, Oct. 6.-The arrangements were
to-day consummated for match race be-
tween Alix and Drectum at the Mystic
Park track October Il for side stake of
$500, with $4,000 added by the track asso-
citation.
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THE STATE GRANGE.
Close Of the Annual Meeting With
Love Feast.

Love Feast.
STOCKTON. Oct. 6.-The State Grange
adjourned this afternoon and the dele
gates closed the annual meeting with a
love feast tonight.
During the day the grange passed reso-
lutions in favor of woman suffrage and
the free coinage of silver. 1t was decided
to ask legislative candidates to pledge their
support to the matters of Legislation which
are favored by the grange, and a comm it
tee was appointed to attend to the pledg-
ing,
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PENNSYLVANIA Victorious

PHILADELPHIA. Oct 6-The University
OF Pennsylvania football team defeated
Swarthmore to-day by a score of 66 too.
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Linens.

Our stock is almost complete now and
everything appertalning 10 the Linen line.
and note the difference between others
and our prices.
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HARVARD 100 HEAVY.
The Andover Boys Were Hardly in
the Same Class.

defeated Andover this afternoon 46 to
nothing. The crimsons presented par
TALLY substituted eleven. but they were
far too heavy for the academy boys.
George Gray broke his leg just above the
ankle in the first half. Summary:
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Georgia Is Democratic.

ATLANTA. Oct. e. - The consolidated
vote of last Wednesdays election shows
Atkins majority for Governor to be &c.
600. The rest of the State ticket got over
10000.
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The HAMBURGER COMP ANY,
Taylor and Market SITS.

of 5000 for the false Imprisonment OF 3. f.
Bevis, minor. The boy was arrested by
The defendants on a charge of disturbing
their peace; was put in Jail, tried and ae-
quilted. Now the father of the boy is
trying his hand as plaintiff.
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place was killed and Mr., Finley and his
daughter, Ada, were badly injured. Their
team became frightened and backed off
the grade. falling fifty feet into the ravine
below.
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Like the perfume waftsd

From beds of flowers is the breath that has been
rendered agreeably odorous with SOZODONT,
which communicates to the teeth a marble white
ness, and TO the gums a roseate tint. Use it, aad
beautify your mouth
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Willard and Loud Sneak.

SAN JOSE, Oct, 6.-S. q. Willard and
Congressman Loud addressed large aud
ieDce in the Auditorium here Tonight
and their remarks were received with lib
eral applause.
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Won by the Illinois BOYS

CRAwFoRDsyILLE. Ind, Oct. 6-The
football game between the University of
Illinois and Washington College resulted
in Sc to in favor of the University of
Hin OILS.
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Dixon and Griffo

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6.-Tom O'Rourke.
manager OF George Dixon, champion
ieather-weight of the world, and Walter
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To Get Square.

b. F. Bevis, by his father. Thomas JET
ferson Bevis. has sued Thomas Floyd and
Jennie, his wife, for damages in the sum
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DRY GOODS.


What We Show in Dress
Goods is Better in Quality,
Prettier in Style and Design
And Lower in Price Than
ANY Ones. We are Doing
Business in Millinery. Why?
Our Styles are the Latest,
Prices are Moderate and
We Have the Stock.
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75c. We doubt if you have ever seen as
handsome a line of Silk and Wool Novelty
Dress Goods as we are going TO show for
this price tomorrow.
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A Ladies' 50 90 Shoe we guarantee it to
be more slightly, give more wear and salts
fac,i,n than any shoe you can buy on the
coast for the price.
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BACKED OFF A GRADE.
Occupants of Wagon Hurled Into a
Ravine and One Is Killed.

SANTA Rosa, Oct. Ga fatal accident
occurred this afternoon on the high grade
between GnerBevillc and DIncaa Mills, in
wbIc William .McCle ny Of the former
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CHASE THE VICTOR.
For the Second Time He Wins the
intercollegiate Cup.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Oct. 6.-The finals
In the singles of the tennis tournament
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THE wonder of the nineteenth century. chi.
quot will appear at the Wigw am Theater toy
morrow night.
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Shoes.

$3.50. We carry as fine line of Ladies',
Misses and Shildren's Shoes as are made.
Our prices for ladies range from So 80 up.
For children from 9ccup.
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DRY GOODS.

When you order
Dress, Jacket, Waist or
Cape, you want a
Perfect stylish fit at
A moderate cost. Our
Ladies' TaiIor-made Department
Is and will be town talk.
Our prices have revo|utionizad
Ladies' tailoring.
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75c. 10 pieces of 24-nch extra heavy and
fine quality of figured Surah Soies. These
goods cost more than the price we are
selling them for in raw silk
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90c and ST. Beyond doubt the hand
soonest collection OF Fancy Novelty Silks
10 San Francisco and positively without
an equal as far as price is concerned.
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75c. 24-inch Changeable Fancy Armure
Silks. Value that will never again be
reproduced under 81 90.
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We want to give you an idea OF the value
in our leather aud quote popular price.
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Special Sale of Silks.

zoe. 10 pieces of 27-inch extra fine quail
lily of White India Silks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-15

prevent desecrstion of the United States
fog. The enactment OF this measure will
in no wise prevent or restrict its display
at all times and in all proper places in the
usual manner, except as above stated.
Nigel D'Oyly, u. >. NJ, aged % years,
died at San Jose, California, Oct. z, 1894
In 1862 he was in command OF the u. =.
steamship Anderson, West Gulf Squad
ron.
The bell used by Farragut Association
to strike the half hour in the first watch
has Inscribed on IL Farragut's expression, J.,
used by him in Mobile Bay; "D--n the
torpedoes; 60 ahead" And the cap
stan is the one taken from the mortar
schooner " Sarah A. Bruen," of Mobile
Bay notoriety. The boat flag in the ASSOC
cations custody was flown by Captain
Quincy A. Hooper at the capture OF Sa-
bine Pass.
Past Captain William III. Place is erec-
ting fine residence in Johnston. The
captains hands have not lost their cum
ming in the use Of tools, although SO maj v
years have elapsed since he was "Chips"
on board the u. 5. S. Albatross.
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Mystic Chain.

1t was through the efforts of Vice SUI
preme Commander John Bray that the
order was instituted in this State and
Massachusetts. The order OF the
Sons of ST. George was instituted in
this state by him, and in the last
named order he has held the position
of treasurer during the entire length Of
his membership. His connection with
the Mystic Chain here made him extreme
ly popular with its members. So much so
that military branch of the
order has been instituted in thel city,
and bears his name. He holds the
position OF brigader general and is on
General John Roberts staff, and holds a
similar ,posltion in the military branch
OF the order OF Sons Of st. George. lie is
a member OF many other societies, among
them being the Elks, Foresters and
Knights OF Pythiss.
The Select Council will hold special
session in Mysiic Chain Hall Monday
evening, when III past commanders will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-15

member OF the old King Philip Tribe, and
retained his memb ship until the tribe
surrendered its charter. A Few years ago
he becal.e member of Metsmora Tribe.
He is also member OF st Johns Lodge,
X. OF p, and was its chancellor COM
maIdcr Il years ago.
Great Sschem John II. Barney is one OF
the best known secret society men in the
State. Here are some of the orders OF
which he is q member: Past Commander
OF General @. X. Warren Post Nos 2l, G..
A. r.: member of st. Johns Lodge
Masops, Providence Royal Arch Chapter,
DeBlois Councils royal and select master
Wrshington Commandery knight Temp
l. Pi lsstine Temple, Mystic Shrine;
WA the first deputy grand
chancellor of the State Knights of.Pythias,
having instituted many of the lodges /;
was the first supreme representative to
the Supreme Lodge X. of p; was MEM
bea of the 1st Light Infantry OF Provi-
dence; charter member of Weenatshas-
slit Tribe, Red Men, and the first sac hem
OF the tribe; was great representative OF
the State of Rhode Island TO the
Great Council OF the United States
for five consecutive years; was
grand worthy tempar OF the State of
the Temple of Honor; member OF the
Business Mems Club of Newport and one
OF the trustees of the tribe, also of Mineola