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Brigade.
missile. It was an earthenware vessel
containing sulphur and fOul-smelling
substances. It was very effective
against wooden ships. An improved
form of this missile is likely to be in
troduced in European warfare if the
bullet-proof cuirass comes into general
use.
The Chinese army at present consists
Of three divisions. The first is the
eight banners, comprising "all living
Manchoos and descendants Of the Mon
golian and Chinese soldiery Of the con-
quest" These furnish guards for the
palace and garrisons m different prin-
cipal cities and other places:
The second is the provincial army Of
the Screen Standard" comprising the
land and marine forces. This numbers
about 100000 men and is used princi-
pally for garrison and police duties.
The third division consists Of the
braves or irregulars who are enlisted
and disbanded as required, and have
been much used in real warfare.
Considerable bodies Of troops have
been drilled and armed in European
fashion, but the bulk Of the army is
still medieval institution. Match
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Mr.. Weber is only SO years of age,
but has already distinguished himself
in several departments of science. He
has been in the Museum for three years
and was five years IN Princeton: He
was born near Zurich, Switzerland;
studied at the Zurich university and
also at Munich. He believes he can
prove that the East Indian archipelago.
was at one time vast continent con-
nected with Asia, and that he can
there find traces of the aboriginal man.
HI. b. C1eaves.
Gov. H. b. Cleaves of Maine, who
was recently renominated by the recent
Republican convention, was born in
Bridgeton ffty-three years ago. He
was educated in the public schools and
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Michigan state normal school, of which
he afterwards became principal. Since
then his time has been about equally
divided as superintendent Of the De-
roit public schools, president of the
Detroit female seminary, and principal
Of the Michigan State normal school.
He has published several well known
educational works.
..~ II Arisugawa..
The war between China and Japan
makes the leaders of the respective
armies Of interest. Prince Arisugawa,
commander-in-chief Of the Japanese
arrnV the first lS0z0lz1l or i11annl,ial
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1882 he was elected to congress by the
Democrats, and served several terms.
He was elevated to the bench OF the
circuit court in 1891, and has still sew
eral years to serve. Judge Worthing-
ton was one of the delegates at large
to the last Democratic nationals conven-
ton. He has the gift of eloquence to
a marked degree.
Rudolph Weber. - "a
An interesting scientific exploring ex-
petition to the Island of Sumatra is
being arranged by the American Mu-
scum of Natural History and the New
York Herald. Mr.. Rudolph Weber, Of
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Greek, near Utica He is man of
splendid physique in the prime of life,
yet old enough to have had extensive
experience. The commission will be-
gin it's sittings within a few days, and
the result Of it's findings will go large
~ toward finding methods for solving
future labor troubles.
John NJ. Is. Sill.
John B. Sill, United States minister
to Corea, attracts considerable atten-
ton, owing to the present troubles in
that country. Mr.. Sill has been min
lister to Corea since January Sth of the
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locks, gingals, bows and arrows, spears
and lances are the usual weapons.
Sometimes foreign arms are put into
the soldiers hands without instructions
as to their use. IL
The Chinese soldier wears a uniform
similar to the dress the Chinese laborer
in America commonly wears He has
a conical bamboo hat, and on the front
of his coat the service to which he be-
longs and on the back the word brave"
is inscribed. The Chinese have proved
themselves to be capable Of great and
sustained bravery under competent
leadership, such as that Of Chinese Cor
don.
The ManchOo Tartars. men of the
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school in the East end. He started to
read by himself for a University Of
London degree, which he secured be-
fore he was u, though he had but a
few hours to devote to the work each
day. His fame and growing fortune
are the reward Of hard work. He is
the owner Of one Of the finest private
libraries in England.
Robert d. Wrenn.
The tennis champion Of America,
Robert D. Wrenn, will be called upon
to defend his title at the Newport tour
lament, Aug. q, against some very
expert players. Robert D. Wrenn is
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shields as if to watch their enemy.
then jump up again, distribute blows
right and left and then run away with
all their might, crying Victory! VIC
tory!
The Chinese muskets had no stocks,
and the soldiers held them against their
hips. The men who acted as gun-car-
riages had their ears stuffed with cot
ton wool.
The war-junks composing the Imper-
ial Navy were invariably built to repre-
sent some alarming animal. The cent?
pede was the name of one with three
rows Of oars, representing the feet Of
that insect The Hawks Beak was
made at each end like hawks beak.
There were also wheeled vessels, which
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ant of Company f. He was mustered
OUT of service st the close Of the war,
having won the reputation Of being a
brave and useful officer. He returned
to his native state, studied law, and
has since practiced his profession: In
1875 and 1876 he was member of the
Il gisIature and for two years thereafter
was city solicitor Of Portland. From
1880 to 1885 Mr.. Cleaves served the
state as attorney general. The govern
o. is unmarried. H.,
Maj. w. H. Upham.
Mai. w. H. ~Upha1n, the Republican
nominee for governor of Wisconsin, is
native of Massachusetts,, fifty-three
years of age. He is one of Wisconsin's
best known citizens, and he has a career
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busted the old brown dress and tried
to brighten it with fresh collar and
pink bow. Only this morning-scarce-
ly twelve hours ago-she had pinned
on the brown hat, with it's detected
"droopy'' bows, and wondered if she
must walk about under it all the sum-
mer. And now it was all away back
in the pitiful past.
For at noon telegram had come
for her. She was eating her lunch,
SO daintily put up by Aunt Harriet,
when the messenger boy came into
the little back room of the millinery
store and handed her a yellow en-
velope.
1T is all right. Coming tomorrow.
ROBERT"
That was all; but oh, the meaning
of it! It meant an end to the years
of weary waiting. It meant comfort
and happiness and rest and the full
fllment of countless lovely dreams.
And it meant that an heir had been
found at last by the puzzled lawyers,
and that the fortune of the old West
ern miner would no longer go a-beg-
ging for some one to use it. For the
miners will had called for "the son
of my friend Garrison Brent" and
Robert was the fortunate man.
Dollys hands were not quite steady
that afternoon, when she fitted one
after another of the pretty hats over
her cousin Kitty's yellow bangs, and
Kitty was hard to please.
''You amt interested, Dolly; your
eyes are dreamy. Do you know
Robert is coming home? Amy told
me; they had a telegram. He is the
heir; isn't he rich? But he's had a
hard time taking care OF his mother
and sisters and Mrs. Browns children.
That one is a little too close; try a
haring brim."
Dolly bought another hat and
patiently laid the blue feathers
around it.
maybe you'll be getting married
now" Kitty said, smiling under the
dropping plumes, "now that Robert is
a rich man.
on the counter.
ut looks like its time" Kitty went
on, eff you are engaged, as people
say. But long engagements rarely
ever end in marriage, mother says.
Yes, this one will do. Get it ready
by Sunday, Dolly; and I nearly for
got-lnother told me to ask if Aunt
Harriet is through with her head
ache"
But it was not of her pretty cousin
that Dolly thought now, as she lay ir
the hammock under the low spreading
magnolia down by the gate She
was resting and thinking of the
blessedness of this new world thai
had formed itself about her-the
world that held Robert all her own
and a home that she would make
beautiful for him.
1t was twenty years since Robert
standing by her under this very tree
all in blossom then, had told her the
sweet story that every maiden mus
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-08-16

the American Mu-
scum Of Natural
History, is the
learned gentleman
who will be. in
charge of the expe-
dition. Sumatra lies
in the East Indian
archipelago; is al
most as large as
Texas, and some of
it's natives are very
Warlike. This will
be the first scien-
titic exploring expe
6ition in itS history
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by prison he was exchanged and re-
turred to- Washington in shattered
&C rdition, his wounds never having
been properly dressed. President Lin
coin became Interested in him and ap-
pointed him cadet to West Point.
He completed mis- course with honor,
and served with distinction In the regu-
lar army. Some years after he became
a civilian and engaged in the. numbering
business at Marshfeld, where he has
been remarkably successful. He is: a
member OF the Loyal Legion and Of
the 6. A.. r.
Charles F. johnson.
Charles f. johnson, the Democratic
candidate for governor of Maine, was
the unsuccessful opponent of Gov
Cleaves in the last campaign in the
state He is but SO years, Of age. His
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prince. has Il his
tory, and he has
helped to make one.
Sixty years old, he
looks less than SO.
Dignifed in his
bearing, and insist
ing upon the re-
spect due his rank,
he is affable to those
with whom he is
acquainted. He was
commanders
of the imperial ar
my during the war
of tha re StOratiOn
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-08-16
An ImpracticabIe Hat.

When girl gets one Of those inprac-
dcable, impossible flat hats perched
on top Of her couture she is unhappy
until she gets aboard an open electric
car and lets that impra cticable, imposd-
Bile fat hat blow of into an adjacent
township. Then all traffic must stop
until the precious noodle has recovered
that egregious, preposterous aud damn
able flying machine
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mediately on entering college. Two
years ago was his first real season on
the tennis court. After weeks Of more
or less brilliant playing he was officially
ranked as eighth player in the United
States. Last year he won the Ameri-
can championship with ease at the
Newport tournament
n. p. Worthington.
Judge N. p. Worthn ton. whom Pres
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entation which pla-
ces him among the
very first of new
English writer's. Mr..
Zangwill is under
80, a Jew and a
scholar. His early
life was lived in
poverty. Up to the
age of II he was
educated at Bristol,
where his parents
lived, but once he
reached London and
found q place as
toa cher Of a hoard
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present year. He is
a Michigan appotn-
tee, and - has for
years been one of
the best known
men in the states
educational Gil cles.
Mr.. Sill was born in
New York in 1881,
and began life by
teaching q COUNTRY
school in HillsdaIe
county, when he
was but Is years Of
age. In 1854 he
~~ro 1-1+oI -Fno ~,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-08-16

the youngest play
Ell who has ever
won a national
championship. He
is 20 years of age,
and in college cir
des is universally
popular as an all
around athlete. He
entered Harvard
college, having fit
ted in Cambria ge,
with the class Of
'95. With a bound
he jumped into col
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-08-16

York. Mr.. Herman
is not widely known
throughout the
country, but in his
own state is liked
and respected. He
is an authority on
labor matters, has
had a wide expert
ence in such sub
jects, and his pres
ent appointment
will certainly add
to Ills reputation in
this line. Mr.. Ker-
nan E-0c 81 h11o~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-08-16

OF the Bridgeton
academy. He work
ed on the farm and
as a lumberman,
and in 1862, enlisted
as a private in Com
pany B, Of the 23d
Maine volunteers.
At the expiration Of
his term of enlist
ment he re-enlisted
in the 30th Main
veterln volunteers,
and a few months
later was commits
stoned first lieuten-
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Soldier Of the Tiger Guard.
race Of the reigning dynasty, are the
Of them composing the Tiger
guards, are dressed in yelloW-the I'M
per1al color striped in imitation Of
tigers hide, and having ears also to
their caps. This cap is made 0S split
bamboo, capable Of resisting a heavy
blow. The shield, also OF bamboo, Is
painted with monsHous head, calep
lated to terrify the enemy. Every ffoh
soldier has q silk flag flying from q
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-08-16

graduated at the age Of 81. He then
tiled q clerkship in a Boston railroad
office for two years, and was principal
OF the high school at Machias for four
years. In 1886 he was admitted to the
bar, and has since been in the active
practice Of his profession at Waterville
and and also prominent politician
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peculiarly striking.
He enlisted in the
End Wisconsin regi-
ment at the age of
is, and was terribly
injured and taken
prisoner at the first
battle Of Bull Run.
The report reached
his home at Racine
that he had been
left dead on the bat
tie field. and a flu
neral service was
held for him. After
eight months in Lib
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early education he
received in the pub
lie schools Of his
native. town of
Winslow. In the
year 1874 he gradu-
ated from the Co
burn classical semi
nary at Waterville,
after which he
taught school and
continued his stud
les at Col1ey unirer-
sity. and in 1877
entered Bowdoin
college where he
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small staff attached to his back. This

small staff attached to his back. This
gives a very gay appearance.
The military policeman, says Brit
tsh writer, wears placard on his
breast, inscribed ''robustious citizen"
It is impossible to imagine anything
more whimsical and comic than the
evolutions Of the Chinese soldiers.
They advance, draw back, leap, pirou-
cite and cut capers, crouch behind their
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-08-16
WE'LL KNOWN PEOPLE.
SOME or THE WORLDS NOTABLE
MEN.
Hen I'm Various Walks of life who
Are Attracting the Attention OF
the Puh'ic-Celebrated PersonnEes
Far and Near.
John ID. Herman.

President Cleveland's appointment Of
John d. Herman as member Of the com
mission to investigate the recent strike
Is one that gives much satisfaction to
the people of his native state, New
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IN bfOOk county, w.
Va, in 1887. He
was graduated at
Allegheny college,
Meadville, Pa, and
became a school
teacher in Illinois
in 1858. In 1868 he
became superintend-
ent of the schools
of Peoria and Taze-
well counties, serv-
ing until 1872. Aft
erward he studied
law and was admit
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psAEy}'RE>|-0(F
: III: r ;
WANTING

L was a new sem
sation to Dolly
t h i S perfect,
beautiful happi-
ness. 1t seemed
to her that some
wonderful new
brightness must
have s e t t l e d
down over the
world.
And i t was
only this morn
ing that she had
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ident Cleveland has appointed mem
Der Of the special labor commission
to investigate the recent strike, is a
resident of Peoria, Ill. He was born
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7s;s, - 9s;--s
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-01
THE ELECTRIC LINES.
Mission Street Will Soon Be Ready
for Cars.

Tor cars.
Il. E. Huntington stated yesterday that the
Misslon-street Electric line might be IN opera
tlon by the 18th of the month. but il was pos
sible that the formal opening TO the public
would not take place until October L, as delays
were apt 20 occur which made it impossible 10
TX the exact time when the car service would
be in operation. The Thirdstree electric VIII
begin running cars at about the same time as
the Mission-street line.
The Turk and Page streets lines will be the
next road upon which work will be pushed.
81 think when the MissiOn-street line is in
operation and the public has an opportunity TO
realize ITS superiority over the cable and horse
car motors" said Mr.. Huntington. THAT the
opposition TO electricity as street motor Will
be at an END in san Francisco"
Two troops of cavalry which have been sta
toned at Sacramento since the strike returned
TO this city. The artillery is still at Sacramento
and all the treStles and snOwsheds between
Sacramento and Truckee are still guarded by
sentinels.
meeting was held at the rooms OF the
Traffic Association yesterday to discuss the
TO aid the project, and portion of the directors
of the new road have been agreed upon.
Traffic Manager Leeds stated that at present
the names would not be made public. Another
meeting will be held next Wednesday.
5. q. Clarke. general manager OF the Missouri
Pacific, is In town.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-01
FRUIT : GROWING INDUSTRY
Discussions Held by the State Hor-
ticuituraI Society.

The State Horticultural Society held a meet
Ing yesterday in the rooms OF the State Board
OF Horticulture. No important business was
transacted, and almost the entire time was de-
voted TO discussions on topics OF interest 10
frnit-growers and consumers throughout the
State. The prune, its varieties and methods Of
drying, was disc used at some length, and this
subject was followed by lumber of interest
ing addres ses on the Importance of supporting
the California Fruit Exchange. Ii was pointed
out that California fruit-growers had now TO
contend with great many obstacles IN the way
of transportation and the spirited competition
In Oregon and Washington, and united stand
was necessary In order to maintain the indus
try Oh a solid basis.
DR.. Perkins then explained at some length
the urgent advisabillty of testing the proposed
new methoo Tor the introduction OF California
fruit In Eastern markets. He pointed out the
great saving 10 be made In freight charges and
the superior facilities offered for handling the
fruit In transportation. The New Zealand Gov
eminent, through representative, he said
mad examined his plan, and expressed satisfac-
ton at its workings. He was anxious that Cali.
ioTnia frult.growers should give 1t practical
test, and reap the advantages offered.
Before ad1ournlng the society discussed the
coming merting TO be held IN this STATE OF the
American genealogical Society," and commit
lee was appointed TO arrange Tor the proper re.
ceptlon and enteTt ainmeut of the VISITORS
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-01
SHE HATED THE CORPSE.
Mrs. Mcnamara Raised Disturbance
aft a Wake.

Mrs. Margaret Mcnamara hated James
OMara while he lived. and she pursued him
with her enmity even after his soul had passed
away. Her aversion to him was so strong that
while his dead body was lying at the under
takIng-rooms of j. C. O'COnnor & Co. 767 Mis-
sion street, on Thursday night, she attempted
10 drag it from the coffin. She was only foiled
inner purpose by the combined efforts of some
dozen or so friends of the deceased and Ofieer
Mcpherson. She is now in the City Prison, and
Will have a hearing before Police Judge ,Joach-
imsOn next Wednesday.
James OMara, who had reached the age of
90, died in MADEIRA last Monday During his
lifetime he had married sister of Mrs. Nc
Namara who died some time ago During
her last Illness Mrs. Mcnamara nursed her and
then put in a claim against the bereaVed hus.
band for wages as nurse This O'Mara refus ed
to pay.
Alter his death the corpse was taken TO
QCOnnor's undertaking rooms, aud about 10
O'Clock Thursday night his friends assembled
at the wake. Shortly afterWard Mrs. McNa-
mara put in an appearance somewhat under
the influence of liquor, and made a dash
through the crowd for the coffin. She would
undoubtedly, have assaulted the lifeless CLAW
had not The mOurners prevented. She was
elected from rhe rooms, but returned later and
renewed her attack. She was again forced
assault, until about O'Clock yesterday morn
ing the mOurners became tired and called in
Officer Mcpherson. He ARE SLED Mrs. McNa-
mara after a considerable struggle, In which
funeral Irappings were strewn about the place
and several glass doors broken,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-01
IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Samuel CrOzier Acted Under Grand
Jury Instructions.

Sidney n. Smith foreman Of the Grand Jury
has addressed the following communication ia
the press OF this city under date of August 81,
In reference 10 an article which appeared in a
morning paper:
One OF the daily papers Of this city hav ing pub
nshed an article rejecting upon the action OF
Samuel CrOzier, one OF the Grand Jurors of this
city and county. and upon the action OF the Dis
trlct Attorneys otfice in the matter OF the com
plant OF j. L. Davis against Louis Osterreicher,
stating ina ar. Crozier had given Information
to the accused without right or authority as
foreman OF the Grand Jury, wish To state that
the complaint above referred to was received by
the Grand Jury from the District Attorneys ONCE
Ia the regular course OF the business at the ses-
sion held Monday after noon, the 9th inst was
read and regularly flied among the papers OF the
Grand Jury aud by that body referred to Mr.
Crozer. as committee OF one to Inquire into the
details OF the transaction referred in the com
plant: that whatever action Mr.. Crozier NAV
have taken in the matter was under direct in
strucrion and authority from the Grand jury and
in line with his duty. and that tho article reflect
ing upon his action is great injustice to Mr.
Crozier.
This communication is in conformity with I'M
animous resolution passed at this afternoons ses.
sion OF the Grand Jury.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-01
THE SUGAR BOUNTY.
Growers and Refiners File a Protest
With Collector WeIburn.

Growers and refiners of beet sugar regard The
abrogation of the bounty by The Goverumen t
as a breach of contract with them, ana they
have fled a protest with Collector WeIburn
against tile removal of the inspectors from the
factories.
1t is claimed by the protestants that their
factories were erected on the strength of a
clause in the Mckinley act which provided for
the payment of bounties until June 1895.
They hold that the deputies should be retained
ana the bounty paid until that date, on the
ground that the clause in the old law consti.
Tutes a contract between them and the Govern
ment.
There are three sugar companies in Cali
fornia the Western. controlled by J. ID.
Spreckels s. Bros; the Alameda, OF which j.
80 49, b 10 PO1naTd Pros Tbe ~ dIley'
panIes have inves ed about 100000,
The bounty on raw sugar was cents a
pound, and the inspectors were stationed at the
factories TO estimate the amount due the
0rORerS