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The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24
FRANCES THANKSGIVING.
1t Is Made the Occasion for Exchange
of Presents.

1t Is Made the Occasion for Exchange
of Presents.
The French day of thank giving is
made the occasion of the exchange of
gifts between mem bers of the family.
Parents bestow portions on their
children, brothers on their sisters and
hus bands settle sums of money on
their wives. During the day the
streets are crowded with carriages
filed with souvenirs. bonbons and
toys to delight the little ones. Sweet
meats are made in the most singular
forms one can imagine; punches of
carrots, green peas, boots and shoes.
hats. books and musical instruments.
all made of sugar and colored to imi-
tate reality, and hollow to hold bon
bons- In the morning social visits
are exchanged. and no one able to
give is exempt from leaving present
at every rpusc he visits This favor
is not expe cted from ladies Elk
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

James Payn recalls In certain
mess room the conversation after din
ner turning upon 3 Captain Mosely IN
the regiment, who had the gift Of
prophecy, though 1t must be confessed
1t was mainly limited to sporting
events. A guest, who had drunk
quite as much champagne Is was
good for him. expressed incredulity TO
his next neighbor, who, with q most
courteous bow, observed: well, that
is an opinion I can hardly discuss
with impartiality, because l am
Mosely." II do not doubt that at all, !"
was the unexpected rejoinder; "but
are you mosely right?"
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24
BIO GUNS OF FORMER DAYS.


Powerful Pe.eemakers which Aston
hhed the world In Years Gone BY.
With all tho modern improvements
In making great guns it is not likely,
says the New York Tribune, that the
l3-fnch gun, appropriately called
Peacemaker, which was tested SO sue
cessfully recnetly at Indian Head,
will meet with the fate of it's name
sake that exploded half a century
ago In the United States war
steamer Princeton, killing Sec
rotary OF State Upshur, Secre-
tary Of the Navy elmer, Captain
Beverly Kennon, Virgil Maxcey.
Colonel Gardner and a colored
servant of the president, besides
wounding many other distinguished
people. The first Peacemaker was a
12-inch gun built after the designs
furnished by Captain Robert Field
Stockton, q. S. N, and built on the
same principle as the Pinch wrought
iron gun that was brought to the
United States by John Ericsson in
1889. This gun could pierce only four
and one-half inches Of wrought iron,
while the new Peacemaker pierced
seventeen inches OF nickel plate. The
projectile thrown by the first Peace
maker weighed PIP pounds, which was
considered an enormous weight for
gun at that time. The shell thrown
by the modern Peacemaker weighed
LOO pounds. At that time the Stock
ton Peacemaker was the largest piece
OF wrought iron ever brought under
the forge
1t was such a great bound in gun
merry that the house OF representatives
on February 10, 1874, adjourned to in
spect the gun. On February %, 1874,
the Princeton made trip down the
Potomac with large number of guests
aboard to witness this marvel of naval
gunnery. The gun had been fred
again and again without exhibiting
any signs Of weakness, and curiosity
seemed to be satisfied. Most OF the
guests had returned to the cabin OF the
warsh1p, and Captain Stockton had
risen to offer toast to the chief mag
istrate OF the republic. At that mo-
ment an officer entered with a request
from some OF the guests who were still
on deck that the gun might be fired
once more Stockton shook his head,
saying: mo more guns tonight" But
the officer shortly returned, while
Stockton was speaking on the subject
OF his toast, with message from
the secretary of the navy ex-
pressing his desire to see the gun
fired '.just once more" Considering
this request in the light of command
Stockton Immediately went on deck,
and. placing himself behind the gun,
aimed and fired with the result already
stated. Philip Hone, writing of this,
said: 1.-The voice Of mirth and jovial-
fly below mingled with the groans of
the dying on deck" The disastrous
results of this first experiment with
great guns seems to have given .
check to the development OF this
branch OF the service, and 1t was not
until just before the civil war that
guns OF large calibers were used in our
war vessels. and then only with small
charges Of powder. 1t was this that
caused the order requiring the Mon
itor to use only fifteen pounds OF pow
der to charge in her action with the
Merrimac, where as many times that
quantity Of powder was used later in
the war In the same class OF guns.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24
THANKSGIVING DAY.
The Football Game Has Become a Feat
Of the Day.


Of the Day.
The tendency Of late years toward
making of Thanksgiving day Il date
for sporting events has not met with
the approval of church people. The
football players are pointed out as
the particular Offenders A year ago
the practice was vigorously denounced
from many pulpits. but more particu-
larly on account OF the large mum Der
OF fatalities which resulted. Six per-
sons lost their lives during the foot
ball games Of last Thanksgiving day.
So vigorous was the denunciation of
the press and pulpit that the rules Of
the game have since undergone a
sharp revision 1t is hoped that the
new rules will accomplish the desired
end.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

And chiils and fever will give 1t II you don't
take defensive measures to escape the periodic
scourgc In q region where it Is prevalent. The
best safeguard aud remedy ia Hostetter s
Stomach BItters. which is free from any objec-
lions applicable TO quininc. and Is Infinitely
more eTectuaL Wherever on this continent
and IN the tropics malarial complaints are most
viruIent and general, the Bittcrs Is the recog-
nized specific and preventive. II does not nit
igate, but graduates chilIs and fever. bilious
remittent, dumb ague and ague cake. For
Rheumatism, inactivity Of the kidneys and blsd-
der, for constipation, biliousncss and nerve In
quletude, 1t Is OF the greatest efricscy, and the
unsolicited testimony In lis behalf OF eminent
medical men leave reasonable doubt that II
Ii one of the most reliable family medicines In
existence. Use II continually. and not by fits
and starts.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24
A Good Investment for 1895.

Every one appreciates good value. The
Youths Companion for 1895 offers the
largest amount of entertaining and instruct
I've reading for $1.75, years subscription.
The prospectus for the next volume pre-
sents an irresistible array of stories arti-
cles on travel, health, science, anecdotes of
some reading for all the family.
To new subscribers The Companion will be
sent free until January, 1895. and year
from that date, including the Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Years Double Holiday
Numbers.
1t comes every week. at a cost of rs a
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
Boston, Mass.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24
KNOWLEDGE

Bring comfort and improvement ano
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs Of physical being, will attes'
the value to health Of the pure liquit
laxative principles embraced in tht
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Its excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas-
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disPelling colds, headaches and fevei
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~ has given satisfaction 10 millions am
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ening them and it is perfectly free froI
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Syrup Of Figs il for sale by all drug
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The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

Eggs" shouted the tragedian.
scramble two" yelled the corpse
Of the king, Is he rose and joined the
other in flight.
It afterward transpired that the ex-
element Of the moment had brought
back the memories Of former days,
when the walking star was waiter in
restaurant.-Detrot Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

Mrs. NJ. frequently met two charm
ing little girls going TO school, who
looked very much like each other.
Ono morning she asked one Of themt
"Are you twins, my dear?"
With an indignant shake OF her curs
she answered.;
..Nomel We'se bofe girls."
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

Thanksgiving day Is gradually sup
planting Christmas day as regards
family reunions In almost every
Christian household the day Is now
made one Of merriment, fessting and
family reunions
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

All the Christian churches now cele
bratc Thanksgiving day, tho Roman
Catholics having recognized The day
since 1888
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

First Actor-How much do you earn
In your new role?
second Actor egrn about $500 .
week, but tho manager only gives me
t96.-Texss 6iftings.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

1t is little remarkable that in these
days tho greatest part Of the whltewashing
In done In ink.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

The st. James Hotel, Denver.
Perfect cooking, variety In the bill of fare
excellent service and attention to the COM
fort of guests make this old esta blished and
reliable hotel a fnvorite stopping place In
Denver. Rates, $500 per day; $1.6O for
evening dinner, room and breakfast; $1.0O
for room and breakfast. Being situated op-
accessible to the principal business stores,
banks, street and cable cars and places Of
amusement, makes 1t the best located hotel
in the city. The blue car starting In front
~ depot passes the h ell.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

Tho theatrical mechanic Is not quarrel.
some, but he often finds 1t necessary to
raise scene.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

1t Is estimated that the profits of a good
baseball club for the season will amount to
$4,000. And yet baseball is not protected
inhu
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

The conceited man is the only man in the
world who is sure of one admrer who will
never go back on him.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

The tariff doesn't bother most people
much until they want an office and receive
the nomination on the wrong ticket.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

..Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted TO cure, money refunded.
Ask your druggist for 1t Price. 10 cents.
Too many young men empty their sand
boxes on the first grade.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

I(',oTPlI79. +
HJiN 007Yi hat are you thinking
M1NV5 of, pretty Florine,
EsHX n As you go tripping
"a I'M ~ u, through parlor
| ASx and hall,
| IEAfNt5S Trailing your autumn
{ SAfr,Fz75J;-,Sf leaves over the
lNjWAllEWhkaOlh OF the long mirror
WV across the gray
c--~-~----oJ walll
Notes like birds from your rosy lips
fall;
Is it a song of thanksgiving and praise
From your young heart to the ancient
days7'
Like good fairy's your deft fingers fly;
Pictures look out from their frames with
new grace;
But the glad glance that is lighting your
eye
Is not because of the time, but your place
Fronting the mirror; You see your fair
face,
Fairer than ever before in the frame
OF maple leaves, russell and crimson and
flame
And you still MARBLE your gay little song,
Frivilous words to rollicking tune
All, you are young, the days are all long,
November, to you, is as pleasant as June;
You heed not the years that will wither
you soon.
And if a thought of thanksgiving and
prayer
stirs in your heart, tits because you are
for.
ListenI Not one single instant is stilled
The song or the singer-he- fingers and
tongue
Keep time with each other; the whole
house is filed
With ave Maria" and bright. wreaths
are flung.
In lavish profusion, and ripe fruits are
..ung
acre warmest the rays of the morning
sun fall,
And Mary, the mother, smiles down from
the wall.
Your pardon, Florine, that I thought to
upbraid;
Know that your heart is as pure as the
dew:
All beauty and grace by the Father are
made,
And who but the Father bestowed them
on youf
q see in your eyes the sweet soul looking
through,)
I'll thank Him with song, and LII thank
Him with prayer,
That He gave me Fiorine and made her so
-MARGRET HOLMES BATES
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

When "old Father Time" dimes he should
eat Off a time table.
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

II some of our political speakers had to
eat their own words their health would be
ruined forever,
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

II the Baby Is Quitting Teeth.
Q and use that old and welitried remedy, hRs-
SOOTHING SYRUP for Children ToethinG-
The Meeker herald., 1894-11-24

Held by the enemy"-the ulster which
We are unable to redeem.
The morning call., 1894-08-22
HAPPILY Welded.
Marriage of Miss Kline
and DR.. Burnhan.
A Pretty Ceremony at st. Luke's
ChurcI1-The Modern We'd
ding-GOWn.

ST. Luke's Church. on Van Ness avenue. was
crowded with friends Of the bride and groom
yesterday, when Miss Alice Kline, daughter of
Colonel and Mrs. c. Mason Kline, was married
to DR.. Clark Burnham.
The ceremony took place at no on. and the
bride, according TO the latest Eastern fashion
for day weddings, was dressed in a stylish
tailor-made costume of white broaGciOth. Alto
gether, the wedding was pretty one, though
IL was simple. The decorations of the church
consisted of ferns and palms, whichIwere fes-
TONED round the pillars and stood also in huge
pots in the chancel. The only flowers were
masses of white chTysanthemumS on the altar
Six pews were ribbOned of for the invited
guests The immediate relatives, including
the brides mother ana her sister, Mrs. Finch,
who bad come from Scranton, Pa, TO attend
the ceremony, were In the chancel before the
arrival of the bridal procession. Shortly after
noon the bride entered on her fathers arm,
looking charming in her naity white gown
which was made walking length. She wore
stylish leghorn hat, which was quite In keeping
with the character of neT costume, and she was
followed by her only bridesmaid, Miss Laura
Wells, who was gOWned in a pretty summer
silk. The ushers were Andrew Thorn and VIII
Burnham.
Rev. DIR. A. /. Brewer, rector OF ST. Mat
thew's School, San Mateo. performed the cere-
mony, assisted by Rev. William Fl. Moreland .
incumbent OF st. Luke's. The bride was given
away by her father DR.. Arthur Dunbar of
AlcatraZ was the grOomsman. The service was
not choral one, but number OF appropriate
selections were performed on the organ by Pro-
fessOr Bretherck.
After the ceremony the Immediate wedding
party paTtOok OF breakfast al the home of the
brides parents 1421 Van Ness avenue. Later
IN the afternoon the newly married couple left
Tor Summit soda Springs. where they Will re-
main fortnight. On her return Mrs. Burn
ham Will receive al her home on Washington
The morning call., 1894-08-22
EMPLOYERS MEET.
Annual Gathering of the
Manufacturers.
he Reviews Most of the Work Done
and Finds Cause for Con.
graduation.

At the annual meeting of the Board OF
Manufacturers and Employers Of Califor-
MIA. held yesterday afternoon in the Board
of Trade rooms, the following were elected
directors for the coming year: Henry L.
Davis, S. NickeIsburg. Oscar Lewis. Wales
l.. Palmer, James r. Carrick, A. Nc
Laughlin, Walter Rosie. James S. PARSER.
Charles Nelson. j. j. Smith, w. n. Miller.
The secretary and treasurer each made
reports. which were approved by the au-
diting committee. and general discussion
of the labor question followed.
President Henry i. Davis read an ad-
dress. prior to the election of directors,
which contained much valuable informa-
ton ard also outlined in detail the work
done by the association during the past
year. He congratulated the body upon
its unbrOken record Of successes in all the
contests it had entered, aud in connection
with his remarks anent the trouble with
the Sailors Union, had this to say regard
ing the operation of a substitute for
sailors advance notes.:
This substitute the Ship-Owners' AssO-
citation has found and put into operation.
1t simply cOmpeS the sailor upon his re-
turn from his voyage 10 gay his bills or go
upon the blacklist. The sailor usually
pays. This system has been exceedingly
satisfactory in it's workings. 1t has wiped
out half the corruption heretofore pre-
vaiiing on the water front. BY il the sailor
is at once protected from being cheate
and prevented from cheating in his turn"
Touching upon the late railroad strike
President Davis said that it illustrated
1.-THE power Of organized employers against
unreasonable unions so plainly that every
one who runs NAV read. Here was a case
where unions deliberately resorted to un-
lawful means to enforce an unjust and
absurd demand. For a time particularly
here in California. il seemed as though
practically the en- tire community supported
the strikers. The public displayed an
astonishing inability to appreciate the true
issue involved and permitted its general
prejudice against the railroad TO totally
warp its judgment Nevertheless, the
great strike was quick and complete
failure, and all the unions involved have
been virtually disOrganized and their
power taken away"
The speaker closed by strong appeal
for the encouragement of CALIFORNIA; in
dustries.
The morning call., 1894-08-22
SPORTING NEWS.
WheeIman ZiegIer VIII Not Go East.
What Brown of Stanford Thinks.

Otto Ziegier. the champion cycl.st OF the
Pacific Coast, who was defeated In two races al
Pueblo, Colo, telegraphs that he will not 20
East, as the Eastern riders are too tricky and
always manage 10 pocket him. He has chal-
lenged to race the men who defeated him in
Colorado.
A correspondent writes from Los Angeles
that Thomas McAleeT and Casey CaStleman are
In hard training for their 25-miIe race, which
will be decided at the Athletic Park on Sep
TENDER %. McAleer has selected the follow
ing pacemakers: w. NJ. jenkins, Emile
Ulbrieht, Phil Kitchin, Joe Long. f. G. Lacy.
Fred HolbrOOk. a. Griffin, d. i. Burke, w. A.
few weeks ago by Louis w. Fox 10 ride against
any amateur III Southern California excepting
w. A. Burke has not been acc pied, Fox sur
prlsed the local wheelmen when he MADE MS
first appearance at Central Park few years
ago.
The Bay City Wheelmen are arranging for
big celebration Of their tenth anniversary. II
is probable that the Bay Citys will give a race
meet at Central Park next month.
The Garden City Wbeelmen viii give the
grandesI meet ever seen on this coast on the
Stb. 9th and 10Th of September. The San Jose
cyelers expect al least six of the crack Eastern
riders here to compete on the above Gays.
Al Hoffman is training like good fellow for
next Saturdays games. he expects TO contest
In he short-distance running events.
Henderson. who was few years ago the
star sprlnter of the Olympic Club, and VINO
champion professional Splinter OF America,
having won that title in Denver few days ago.
Little Dave Brown OF Stanford states posi-
lively hat he Will win the long distance race
on Saturday at the Olympic meeting. 81 have
trained hard for this event." said Brown, land
there is not an amateur on the coast who can
push me at the tiuISD."
The following sound logic appeared in the
last Issue of the Olympic and it certainly speaks
the truth: sit IS amusing TO hear people talk
OF 11-secOnd men, this man can do 1t 10 IL,
etc. From pistol shot and competent timers,
even as good as 1l-secOnd men are few and far
between on this coast The average 11-secOnd
man (n his own estim2tloD) has proved 10 be,
when put to the test, an average from 11$4 TO
1914
Z. NJ. Wand would have no objection 10 race
Frank 0'kape a series of races OF 100, 220 and
44o yards for trophy. The friends of O'Kane
are positive that the latter could not enjoy his
leisure time better than in racing and defeating
the challenger.
On Sunday the Olympic Tennis annex viii
hold d championship doubles, open to all men,
bers OF the annex, at the Olympic grounds.
Captain Van Court of the Acme Club tramp
ers will take party of pedestrians to Mount
Hamilton on Sunday next
The morning call., 1894-08-22
THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY.
To Have a Benefit at the California
Theater.

Great interest is already being shown IN the
benefit of the Mercantile Library. which takes
place al the California Theater on Saturday
evening. September l.
The entertainment is to take place under the
auspices OF the Mercantile Library Auxiliary,
and consists OF dramatic rendering Of Robert
Browning's great drama in three acts. "a Blot
on the Seufcheon-" Mrs. Louise Humphrey
Smith VIII reelte the poem, or to speak more
correctly, Will declaim or monotone il, as she
is said 10 speak 1t at certain musical pitch,
Her efforts will be supplemented BY a full
orchestral accompaniment, which naturally
Will be arranged TO harmonic with the notes
she uses in her defamation.
The scenery will be changed, and will be ap-
proprlate to each scene and act.
The morning call., 1894-08-22
AFTER HIS SON-IN-LAW.
George Ruddock Prefers a Felony
Charge Against Joseph Sullivan.

Charge Against Joseph Sullivan.
George RuddOck. groceryman, San Jose ave
nue., near Twenty-elghlh street. Is after his
son-in-law, Joseph Sullivan, a barber, with a
sharp stick. Yesterday he swOre out a war
rant in Judge COnlan's court for Sulliyan's ar
rest ON the felony charge Of keeping his wife
Nellie in house OF bad repute,
About two years ago. Nellie, who is a beauti-
ful girl became Infatuated with Sullivan and
left her fathers comfortable home to live with
him. The father kept up a persistent search
for her, and found that she was living with Sui
Ivan 10 howell on Hinckley alley. To his sor-
row he also discovered Sullivan was keeping her
in house OF Ill repute on Morton street The
Officers OF the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty 10 Children took the girl away from
Sullivan, and she went back TO her fathers
house. There her sins were forgiven her, and
everything was done TO wean her from her evil
inclinations.
She remained at home for a short time,
but Sullivan succeeded 10 inducing her to
live with MIN again, and In order TO have legal
right over her he married her. But he put her
back In the house on Morton street. Last wee
Sullivan and Nellie were arrested on the charge
OF Vagrancy, and now Mr. RuddOck has pre-
ferred the felony charge against his on-ln-laW.
The morning call., 1894-08-22
NOT YET SETTLED.

Mrs. Schenk Is Still After p. N.
Mackay's Property.
A petition was filed in The Superior Court
yesterday by Harriet Schenek Mackay, who,
Notwithstanding Judge Coffey's recent decision,
still claims that she was the wife of the late
Peter n. Mackay, In which she asks that the
$4,000 which Mackay bequeathed her out OF
his 100000 estate be given 10 her as soon as
possible. She says In her petition that she has
no means OF support and unless she is allotted
her share OF the estate there is nothing before
her but the dreary shelter OF the AlmsEouse.
She also petitions for letters OF guardianship
over the young girl, Ruth Margaret Mackay
who she says is Mackay's child and entitledIto
her legal share Of her fathers property.
The morning call., 1894-08-22

bonds. They are the three men who broke into
Morris nj. Estee's house, 1908 Leavenworth
street, and stole a large quantity of jewelry
clothing and other articles. Botkin and Smith
Van Ness avenue. and c. Atkins. COS Geary
The morning call., 1894-08-22
Three Burglars Held

Ora Botkin, David Smith and N. j. Hanks
were yesterday held by Judge Joaehimsen TO
answer before the Superior Court on charges of
grand larceny. The two former were held on
three charges the bonds aggregattng $1,000
The morning call., 1894-08-22
McDermott the Nominee.

AlonzO McDermOtt is the Populist nominee
for Assemblyman from the Thirty-thrd Dis
trIct and not from the Thrty-foUrth, as re-
ported. G. j. Gardner is the nominee from the
laIfer district.
The morning call., 1894-08-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

- Cards Wers Mailed Last Week to
9~S those voters of the Thirty-seventh Assem-
bly, District who, on August 10. had signed the
roll for the formation or Central Republican
Club in that district. VIII the gentlemen who
did not sign that roll and who received those
cards please mall them to COL California ST.. room
4, Endorsed with denial of the statement that
they signed the roll on that CateP au2O ar