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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-06-21
Overproduction Cause of Decline.

The real cause for this decline rests in the
fact that for the last few years there has
been an immense Overproduction of
wool in the markets of the world, com
ing principally from the plains of South
America, Australia and the British posses
sions in South Africa; whore immeasurable
tracts of land are worthless for any other
purpose but grazing; and where vast flocks
of sheep roam at pleasure In charge Of a few
poorly paid men, whose life is not above,
but with that of the sheep which they
guard. And as the result, wool is produced
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-06-21

feature of the Wilson bill will help keep
green and fertile the hillsides of Vermont
which constitute her chief glory, testifying
as they do to the prosperity of the tiller of
the soil, and without which she would be
but little better than the alkali plains of the
West, which some Nermonters, strange to
say, seem to prefer now-though of late the
movement in population seems to be back
eastward? In short, does not everybody
know that free wool will practically destroy
throughout every State and Territory
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
BUSH is DYING.
The Old California Artist Is Beyond
Recovery.

The Old California Artist Is Beyond
Recovery.
Norton Bush, the well-known artist, who
is lying at the Fabiola Hospital, Oakland,
Suffering from a severe attack of la grippe,
is not expected to live another day. He
was in very low condition at a late hour
last evening, and all hopes were then given
up Of bis recovery.
He contracted severe cold while at
Chicago recently, which developed into a
more severe stage on this return to this
city. His vigorous constitution bore him
I'D to certain degree, but the fierce raw
ages of the disease proved too strong to
battle against and a total collapse fol-
lowed.
Mr.. Bush was at Chicago during the
progress of the Columbian Exposition
experimenting the California section of
the art exhibit His labors in this con-
nection were highly gratifying to those
whose works were under his charge. and
ii was not Uni til quite recently that he COM
pleted the work of returning the various
paintings TO their owners.
He has received many visits from his
fellow-artlsts while confined in the hos
pital, and every care and attention which
could be given was awarded him.
Mr.. Bush is attended by DR.. Bush, who
is his niece. and py his brother. His
strength is rapidly failing. The doctor
has said she does not think the sick man
can last the night out. The attacks of
palpitaton of the heart, the malady from
which he il suffering, are steadily growing
more severe.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

weeks ago. when au offer was made to
have her exhibit herself at the Mldwi0ter
Fair. She was very much insulted by the
offer.
She was always blessed with the best of
health, and for as long as any one can
remember she was an inveterate smoker.
She selected and bought her own tobacco
and rolled her own cigarettes. She in
dulged in wine and beer with the zest of
many a one OF one-sixth her age. Tut she
was always temperate.
"Claudia" was regular attendant at
the Spanish Catholic Church on Broad
way. and in her last visit to the confess
sional she expressed the wish to live at
least until last Sunday. Why she wished
to live until then she never told. She did
not expe It to die. but some premoDition OF
her death must have suggested the wish.
for she voiced it more than once. 1t may
have been her birthday. it may have been
the date of her husbands death or her
daughters marriage. or any OF the count
less anniversaries to which her long lie
may have given occasion. But on Satur-
day evening, just few hours before the
day she so earnestly wished TO see, the
spark OF life which had burned so long
fickered for the space OF few minutes
and went out.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
STOLEN BY GYPSIES.
A Strange Story That Was Told by
a Young Kansas Bow,

Frank Bussie, a lad of IS. now at the resi-.
dence OF Pinkney Stevenson, an aged and
highly respected citizen OF Todd County, South.
ern kentucky, and relative of Vice. President
Stevenson, has had a thrilling ca eer for one SC
young, says Glars Sviile(Tenn.) dispatch to the
Philadelphia lem. He was born In Ottawa.
Kansas, where his aher, who was an engineer
lived. He claims that his father was killed
eighteen months ago and at the time of his
death was carrying policy OF $4,000 on his life
His mother died shortly al er his father met his
death, having policy OF S400 on her life also.
He was the only child and heir and lived with
bis step-grandmother
He claims that last September his srepgrand
mother collected from The insurance COMPANY
the $4,000 on bis fathers life and led him to be-
lieye iii she was going to Ottawa to qualify as
his guardian aud that be would get the interest
on the $4,000 until he was p Sen he would be
entitled to the whole amov
The next day after the .oicy was paid a
circus showed at Ottawa. and while he was on
the show ground he persuaded by eypsy
woman to 90 to her wagon by coaxing him
with candy and other delicacies, and when she
got him near the wagon she threw him Ia and
covered his mouth so that he could give no
alarm and then drove OF, the gypsy party CON-
ing TO Kentucky.
MIDDLE of January. While encamped near
Steyensons farm young Bussie was sent out 10
gather wood and steal food for the horses and
also the gypsies. He discovered the Stevenson
home while rambling IN the woods where he
went and related his pitlfu story.
MIR. Stevenson says that the boy was almost
ma ed, barefooted and suffering from hunger.
Ii is now generally believed that the bows step
grandmother hired the gypsies to steal him In
order that she might get The money he was en-
titled 10. The case has been placed In the
hands of Judge Brewer Reeves OF Elkton. who
is now corresponding with Kansas attorneys
relative to the matter. Should the lads story
be found true action will be taken at once to
recover tho stolen fortune and bring the guilty
ones 10 Justice.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
In Their New Quarters.

The Progress Reform Club opened
house in its new hall, q Valencia street,
last night, with sixty-three members pres-
ent. THE CALL was heartily Endorsed as
the most reliable newspaper on the Pac
Coast, and many other sensible things
were done for the benefit of the members.
the cause of reform and posterity. G. l..
Smiley was elected president, James Perry
treasurer and j. W. Emission secretary.
There were several speeches and spon-
taneOus bursts OF elOQuence, also some
very good singing and a pleasant time
generally. Harmony prevails in the
Progress Reform Club.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
rIUCH-LIBELED VESSEL
More Claims Against the Steamer
Willamette Valley.

In the United States DISTRICT Court w.
A. SwlnnertOn fled libel against the
already heavily involved steamer Villa
mette Valley. The action was brought on
behalf OF Swinnerton himself. Katz &
Lewis, NJ II. de Young. w. j. Slocum q
Co., Taylor. Mason s. Co.. the Nation al
Insurance Company. the Contra Costa
Laundry Association, Yates & Co.. George
W. Josselyn & Co., Risdon Iron Wnrks,
Taylor, Adams & Pritehard. tie San Fran
cisco Bulletin. American OIL Company,
San Francisco MORNING CALL, Smiths
Cash Store and E. r. Stevens 81 Co. Tie
total amount sought to be recovered is
S2259 A question as to the jurisdiction of
Inc court will be raised. as the vessel is
now in the hands of receiver at Port
land, Or,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
A Strange Resurrection.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.

.'On the banks of the Castleman River is a
sight which is well worth the trouble OF going
TO sec." said r. c. Deakins. "a short distance
from The river at the foot of the Il untain six
poplars are growing he place in .osed being
10 the shape of coffin. For about six feet
from the ground the six trees have a common
trunk or rather root, as 1t seems as If the six
trees in the incosed space had all united sol
idly and had grown out of the ground. carry-
ing the earth above them up along TO the
height named On climbing Oh top Of this COM
mon trunk. IL is found that these poplars must
have been planted around chd's grave, The
inclosed space Is about four feet long and the
green grass is growing In the earth there. Al
one end is a erayestone with an Inscription on
H. which. however, is worn by time. A part of
il is broken oil by the wear ana tear OF time,
although it might be thought that those sturdy
poplafs would be able 10 protect this small
charge OF theirs. 1t is unknown by whom the
grave Was made"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
Society Notes.

The Twenty-one Club will give its fifth
reception this evening at National Guard
Hall.
The \. S. L. K. 10 will give a party
this evening at Lunt's Hall, 1910 Polk
street
Palo Alto Lodge No. 1914. knights and
Ladies OF Honor, will give a party this
evening at AlcaZar Social Hail.
Bickerdyke Camp No. 2. Daughters of
Veterans, Will give its fourth semi-annual
ball this evening at Mozart Hall. There
will be an en- ertainment also and refresh
ments will be served.
The Verbs will give their fourth party
this evening at Union-sQuare Hall.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
Died in a Chair.

Albert Prince Stanyan. a saloon-keeper.
returned to his home at s Turk street
about o'clock yesterday afternoon. He
complained of feeling badly and was
placed in a chair. While his wife was
making something for him TO drink he died
where he was seated. He had been under
the Doctors treatment for some time for
heart troubles. The body was removed to
the Morgue, where an autopsy Will be
held. The deceased was native of New
Hampshire and SO years Of age. He was
al one time superintendent of the City
Cemetery and formerly kept livery-stable
on Geary street. He leaves widow and a
daughter.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
To-Day's Races.
The following are the entries for to-day

The following are the entries for to-day's
races:
First race, half a mile, two-year- Ods-Cn
auette 1o7, Madrone 115, Mary Foster FLY II
Model lis. Gasser lis, Miss Clay flly l12, Vic
tory 107, lone liz.
Second race, eleven-sixl eenths OF mile. sell
ing, maidens-Chula "a. King Sam 102, Ivy 81
MendocDo 108, Costing 104, May Day 50, Sid
ney 100, McGinnis' First 80.
Third race. one mile. straightforward 100,
MeIaDlIa 1o0 DIR. Ross Ill, The Lark So, Hy
by 106, Artist "a.
Fourth race, about six furlongs, selling
North 106 Nelson LOG, Rube Burrows log
Queen OF Scots 80, Treniola ia, FL Tirano
80, Border Lassie 80. Melanita l04.
Fifth race, eleyen-sixleenths of a mile. sell.
ing-Queen OF SeoI 80, Bobolink 104, Border
Lassie 1o7, Rayiue 81, Chemuck 81. Moryen
80. Fly 1o1. De la Guerra 81, Trix 100, Val
paraiso 105, Jennie Deane 103, Carmel los.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

n1ent is that it brings together all classes
of people. What is needed most Is a clear
idea on what is wanted first. Education is
wanted, but politics come first There is
an enormous instruction In the marching
of unemployed men across the continent
and their good conduct"
John NJ. Reynolds came TO the front
when Mrs. Stetson retired and he declared
emphatically that this is a practical move
ment, with practical purpose. Then he
presented resolutions. which were ap-
plauded Loudly and adopted by unani-
nous vote:
Resolyed. BY The San Francisco Union of
Moral Forces for Practical Progress that we
call upon the General Government to do what
we, as citizens and humanitarians, would do IL
IL was IN our power, namely, employ The unem-
plOyed.
Resolueds further, That we request our Sem
ators and Representatives et Washington 10
secure the appropriation of money Tor public
Work TO be expended in all The States OF the
Union. providing that eich State SHAH receive
an amount DropOrtionaie 10 Its population;
providing each State receiving sucn 1una snall
be required 10 expend the same IN useiul puphc
improvements under the auditing supervision
OF United ates officer.
ResOlUed further That a9eopy of these res
Olui ions be forwarded 10 each Senator ana hep
reseniative of California at Washington and TO
the President of the United States.
Rev Mr.. Wyckoff of he Congregational
church defended Christianity aud was ap-
plauded, but he had no sooner sat down
than l.. II. Irvine arose and asserted that
| If the people were to wait for the churches
| to do anything for them they would have
to wait for the chains TO rot around their
necks.
IF we ever get through with reforming
the police in this citv there will be plenty
/ 10 do to reform the churches. l have
nothing to say against the churches. The
reformation you seek must begin with
/ individualsm."
The meeting adjourned after papers
/ were distributed for people to sign as
mem bers OF the new organization.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
Not a Suicide.

a. Durand, Frenchman who has been
employed as a bookkeeper by A. Perrier.
900 Stockton street, was found dead in his
room at 500 Bush street yesterday after
noon. He was lying on the floor. aud the
fact that there was some blood on the car
pet gave rise to the rumor that he had
committed suicide but there was no
wound, the blood having come from the
dead mans mouth. 1t is thought that
death resulted from apoplexy. He was 60
years 0 Id and lived alone
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
Harriscn,s Injunction.

Judge D. J. Murphy has ordered per-
manent injun ction to issue restraining the
Gazette Publishing Company from print
ing a newspaper under the name of the
"Hetel Gazette" on the application of W.
P. Harrison, proprietor of the journal
bearing the same name. Harrison also
sued for $4,000 damages. but the Judge
left this question to be settled in another
action.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
Caught Him i'm the Act.

John REILLY, rough-looking fellow. was
arrested by Officer Gilroy yesterday on
the Sixth-street dumps and charged with
robbery at the Southern station. Reilly
assaulted John O'Brien, an old man who
makes living by picking uD bottles and
rags on the dumps. and throwing him
down took purse and 30 cents from him.
Gilroy saw the men struggling and went
to the ragman's assistance.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
Horn Still Alive.

]. c. Horn, the printer who was shot by
Alfred Ell. Major at 236 Suffer street dur
ing a fight over Majors wife. is still in
the Receiving Hospital. He was some
what better to-day, but the physicians
still think that be cannot recover. Major
has employed George II. Colwell as cuun-
sci, and it is under TODD that his defense
will be that he shot Horn in self-defense.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

John c. Pelton. the earnest educator on this
coast, is not in the best possible circum-
stances, and It is proposed 10 give him a benefit
at an early day. Those who wish 10 aid In he
movement are invited 10 call ON c. Nj. Fisher.
editor of the California Educational Journal.
Office Secretary Board OF Education, second
floor new CITY Hall.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

The International Vaudevies at the Stock
we'll entered on their last week with the add
lion OF Professor Coderts living pictures, Oh
tableaux vivants, said TO be the reigning SEN
satiou of New York. London and Paris. They
were twelve in number aud were fairly wei
presented Ii was expected that au attempt
would be made TO prevent the exhibition, but II
seems that what had been tolerated in leading
cities elsewhere was considered good enough
Morgan for San Francisco. The house was
well filled.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

Morosco's Grand Opera-house drew large
audience to enjoy captain Herne. q. S. A, ia
military drama that embraces as much Federal
as Confederate business. 1t Was well done.
The large stage of this theater Is calculated Tor
effective display, especially In the military
way. Same piece tonight.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

Some antiquarians claim the locomotive
engine was known in China 200 years ago.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

PD BEEN tortured a good deal with my eyes
before 1 went to BerreIing, 42S Kearny st.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

The Orpheum Music Hall is doing tre-
me ndous business with the Crescendos and
nIher novelties
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

At the Tivoli "Ship Alloy" entered on its last
week.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24

Buzz glass Of F. N. Woods s Co.. 81 First st.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
HIVE GOOD JUDGMENT
REAP THE BENEFIT!
a DEEP CUT
CrOckGry, Glassware
and LAMPS!

Decorated Berry Bowls.................2f for sc
Thin-bIown Table Tumblers, set OF &c.. 15e
Five different Styles Large size Glass Stand
Burner. .................... zoo
Table Goblets, set OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. zoe
Decorated Dessert Plates. set of6.......-. 25c
Fancy Glass Fruit Bowl in Guiding six 10
Sauce Dishes. complete. INSTRUMENTATION. 35c
Three Styles Of Fancy Decorated China
-, SuspluoIs. ooo
ner Plates, set Of e....................... soc
China, handsome decorations. SET of g.. goo
Large Size PaTlOr Vase Lamp, double burner,
IN yellow. blue or pink decorations. 81 65
ver-pated Banquet Lamp. with ParasoI
Sna0e, compile. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. w
112-piece Semi-porceisin Dinner Set in
blue or brown decorations. ..... ....... 90
NoTE-None OF the above advertised goods sold
to DEALERS delivered FREE outside of the
city.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
AT THE THEATERS.
Modieska in Well Tried
"Mary Stuart"
"Captain Herne, U. S. A." at
MoroscO's At the
Stockwell.

Madame Modjeska was warmly received at the
Baldwin IN the character OF MARY Stuart" but
the auditorium was not so full OF people as was
expected. She played the roll OF the unhappy
Scottish Queen in the way that we have been
familiar with. Generally sweet and sympa-
thetlc, with an occasional assertion OF queenly
dignity that sat on her most becomingly. The
principal scene of Scailler's great work is the
third one-the meeting OF the rival Queens In
the park of Fotheringay Castle. where, forget
ting royal dignity for the nonce, they berate
each other like a couple OF ordinary scolding
women
MARY Stuart' seems not TO possess the
charm it once did for the public even though
Nodjeska undertakes tile lead OF it. Mr.. Otis
Skinner. her chief support, as Robert Dudley.
Earl OF Leicester, makes good figure OF that
treacherous Dobeman. from Scbiler's stand
point, and attracted the attention OF the audi
ence. This gentleman proposes TO star next
season when The Countess shall have retired TO
her native Poland. The Sir Edward Mortimer
OF MIR. Guy Lindsey was clever piece OF work
and drew ire frequently from somewhat
otherwise impressive audience.
Hermann Sudermann's "Magon." a new play,
is Ia order Tor Tonight, VIII we Will, no doubt,
have TO record a crowded attendance. The
play was produced in Berlin last winter, and
created a sensation there second TO none that
the German stage has witnessed This century.
"Doris" succeeded In filling the New Califor-
mia last evening. IL is wel.consldered and
well-construcled piece OF work, written es-
pecially, as may be seen, for Miss Ellie Ellsler,
in the character Of Doris Vane, the school
teacher. The scene where she foils Stephen
Brand the convict, in his attempt on the life OF
Kenneth Ashleigh. while the latter is in a deep
sleep, is strong one and we'll brought out by
the heroine, who from action fants IN the
arms Of Tie aroused man when she has driven
the ruffian who menaced his life from the
room. Miss Elisler retains all that easy nat
ural manner In her Stage action Win when we
have been familiar IN past years. Robert
Drouet, the author of the piece, played Kenneth
Ashleigh, the squire. for all 1t was worth, as
| first ms; aDce. Frank Weston had a neat part
in Bren 0Neal. M. d., the prison doctor, and
! caught il well "Doris" Onght TO prove Il draw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

THE Birth OF CHRIST" n Christmas can
tata, was presented at the Metropolitan
Wesley Zion Church, on II street southwest
near Sd, last Wednesday night, under the
auspices of the Sunday School and organ
club. The church was appropr!a tely deco
rated With evergreen, and was thronged.
The characters were represented Ly the
fol!pwir-: Frost King. Addison Turner;
First Angel, Miss Hattie Hamer; Second
Angel Miss NJ liaWIiils; third, Mss T..
johnson: FIRST Shepherd, L. Jones; second,
j. Jones'. third, II. buchanan; fourth, r..
CCntee. The quartet rendered several Sc
loctiCns. the flower girl was Little Miss
Irene baltimore. Following the cantata
was Il competitive drill between two com
paiiies of ladies, under the following; cap
tains: Misses Bessie Marshall and Blanche
.oroUden.
All the aged and iriirm members of the
church received baskets OF provisions
Christmas day, the Auxiliary Missionary
Society OF the church making the distribu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
Washington Ears.ur. No. 81.

At a meeting OF Washington Harbor, No.
81, of Masters and Pilots of Steam Vessels
held last night, at their new hall, the fol-
lowing members were initiated: Capt Sam /
Philippe and Frank Phillips. Grand Cap
tain Dixon of the southern jurisdiction " as
present, and complimented the associate ton
for their efficient work Of the order. The
election Of the association resulted as fol-
lows: Captain of harbor, Capt. $. Il. Davis;
first pilot, Capt. j. q. Jones; second Pilot,
Capt. }. "A. Beachanl; purser, Capt. T.. S.
Randall; captains clerk, Russell Dean;
chaplain, Capt. j. X. Sutton; port outer
master, capt. j. r.. Carpenter; starboard
outer master. Capt. +. PCsey; salon watch
man, Capt. }. r.; McCrachen; forward deci,
Waterman, Capt. s. Walker; trustees
Capts. j. X. Sutton, J. Baker and NJ Ker-
Sey; delegate to Grand Harbor S b.
Davis. alternate, NJ kersey. Capts. Ran
dali. Catheli and Dean favored the mem
bers with song
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
The FOLI<-LORE SOCIETY.
Officers Elected and Many interesting
Papers Read at the Closing Session.

OEirSr3 Elected ana
Papers Read at the Closing Session.
The American Folklore Society yeSter-
day elected officers as follows: DIR. WASH
inston Matthews OF this city, president;
III. ~. y. Dorsey, first vice president, and
Cant. John q. Bourke, L. 5. A, second vice
president. MIR. ". NJ. Benjamin and Prof.
ID. q. Brnton were chosen members Of the
executive council for three years and Miss
Alice &. Fletcher for Two years.
The afternoon and evening session of the
society was devoted to the reading of a
number of interesting papers. Mrs. Fannie
ID. Bergen gave an account of the burial
aud holiday StomS in vogue among the
Irish peasantry. DR.. Thomas Wilson de-
scribed tie origin Of The Swastika,' Or.
II. C2rringtCn Bolton described the game
of goose played in all countries and
Major Powell delivered an address on The
Interpretation of Folklore" Mr. Marshall
Fl. >ayiie described The Opportunities for
chronological investigation on the Eastern
Coast OF Iucatan,' Mr.. Homer H. kidder
related two OJibway tales, DIR. w. j. Hoff-
man described the popular superstitions Of
the Pennsylvania Germans, ana Or. j. "
y. Hewitt delivered a dissertation upon
the lroquoian conception OF the soul MIR
Flank ii. Gushing closed the session with q
discussion OF "fok-iore Concepts" The
society viii meet next year in Philadelphia