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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
MAF FIGHT ON An ISLAND.
Il Proposition TO Be Submitted by q
Missouri Syndicate.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Oct. 6.-The man
ayers of Corbett and Fitzsimmons will re-
ceiYe a proposition this week from a
wealthy syndicate of sporting men of this
city to bring off the fight on Sluggers
Island, noted place in this section for
the meeting of prizefghters and which
has already been the scene of several hard
fought battles.
This island, which comprises about three
acres, is situated in the middle of the
Missouri River, midway between the
Missouri and Kansas shores, and is neutral
ground. The authorities of both States
have unnecessarily attempted to stop
prIzefghting on this island, and the syndi-
cate claims they will be able to bring off
the fight with no interference.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
STABBING At MODESTO.
John Silva Badly Cut by ChGracte,
Called Red Jack.

MODESTO, CAL. Oct. GA stabbing
ARRAY occurred here last night which
nearly resulted in the murder of q Portu-
guese named John Silva. The cutting was
done by John higgins, known as Red Jack.
While working on the Adams ranch near
here two years ago these men had fight,
and when they met last night the assault
took place. Silva says. without provoca-
ton. Silva was struck on the head with a
nut from railroad fishplate.
and he was stabbed in both shoulders. The
latter cuts are three inches deep and three
long. One finger is nearly severed from
the right hand. He is weak from loss OF
blood, but will recover. higgins, who
came from Fresno yesterday, escaped.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
CRUSHED By A HORSE.
Bert Smith Meets TtoJent Death at Port



land.
PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 6.-Bert Smith of
Gresham received injuries from a horse
while hauling lumb Der on Friday morning,
which resulted in his death yesterday,
after intense suffering. No one knows just
how the accident happened, but the stu
alton in which he was found indicates how
it might have occurred. He had load of
lumber near Gresham, when it seems he
got off the wagon and went to the horses
heads.
One of the horses reared on his hind feet
and came down on Smiths breast, tramp
ling him in shocking manner From
his chin downward the prints of the horse S
shoes were visible where they struck him.
While no bones were broken, he was in
iured internally, his vitals being crushed.
He was carried to his home in an almost
lifeless condition, and fingered during the
night ana through portion of the next
day, when he expired.
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of men is at work and both Santa Moni-
cans and Angelenos hope now for an early
opening of the road.
General Manager E. P Clark is expected
home from his Eastern trip, when more
details can be given as to the probable date
of opening the road There is considerable
work to be done yet at the Santa Monica
end of the line, which has not yet been
touched
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
IT MADE FITz SMILE.
The LGnky Pugiist Found Corbetps Re
cent IRterUietc Anlusina.

cent IRterUietc AMUSING.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX, Oct 6.-Fitz-
simmons failed to return from his hunting
trip in time to give an exhibition to-day
consequently several hundred people were
disappointed. He returned this evening
loaded down with game and was delighted
with his success.
The interview with Corbett while in New
Orleans caused Fitzimmons to smile. He
said the talk of Corpett about the attached
stake money is an evidence that Corbett
does not want to meet him.
Manager Julian is on his way to Dallas
to meet Stuart and Brady to make arrange
ments for pulling off the fight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
FIRE At SANTA BARBARA.
". III. Myers Building Burned Viii,
Considerable Loss to Tenants.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Oct 6.-The
fire department WIGS called out at o'clock
this morning and succeeded in confirming
the flames to their starting point, which
was near the corner of State and De la
Guerra streets. The building belongs to
w. H. Myers. One portion was used by
him as a transfer Office, while Zeigler &
Menkelens saloon and the New Campi
restaurant occupied another. The build
ing was not insured. The fire started in
the saloon near the gas meter, but from
what cause is not known. The saloon is a
total loss. Insurance on the stock is
about 5000. The restaurant was badly in
jured by water and the adobe wall caving
in. Myers transfer Office was not injured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
G,tthrie Tamts The F;oh,.

GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA, Oct GA big
meeting of business men held here last
night canvassed the law and decided that
the Corbett-F itzsimmons mill could be
held here without any legal complications.
They will telegraph the managers of the
fighters tn come here
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
.Eiahfina the Zee RilI.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. 6.-Justice w. H.
Dwyer of San Jose Township yesterday
began suit in Justice Harrington's court at
Santa Clara for the sum of $1s3, alleged to
be due for fees during the month OF April,
1895. under the old fee BILL This is q new
way of attacking the new fee bill. and the
outcome of the suit will be watched with
interest by the various township officers
fee bill.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
AXIOM SHOT.
Dauyer's Fleet Fitly A6ztcted With Spinal
Meningitis.

Meningitis.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Oct. 6.-P. ].
Dryers bay FLY Axiom was shot at
Gravesend this morning. She had been
afflicted for some time with spinal men
nights.
Axiom was a bay FLY by Maxim
Touchepas.
She started fifteen times during her ca
reer, winning five races, being three times
second and seven times unplaced. Among
her victories was the United States Hotel
stakes at Saratoga, wherein she defeated
Floretta " Clissie B and two others.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
4 Modern, RttiIdfnn.

NEVADA CITY, CAL, Oct. edwin
Tilley, wealthy capitalist of this city has
let a contract for the erection of a mod
ern building on the cor ler of Pine and
Commercial streets. The building will be
constructed for Office purposes and will be
very substantial and attractive. The arch
itect and contractor is ]. f. Stranahan.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
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COL UMBUS HANDICAP.
Gold Medal Won by James Ferro Il, 81
San Jose Road Race.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. about 800
people witnessed the second of the series
of five-mile handicap road races of the
Columbus Cycling Club this morning over
the East San Jose course. The trophy con-
tested for is gold medal that was won by
f. Kunhardt in the first race, and which
has to be won three times TO become per-
sonal property. The race was exciting
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
RAlLRoAD BUILDING.

York ProgressSng on the Los angeles
and Santa Monica Line.
SANTA MONICA, CAL, Oct. 6.-Work
on the Los Angeles and Santa Monica
branch of the Los Angeles and Pasadena
Railroad is well under way. A large force
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-21
A $2,0OO,O00 Crop.

Financially the Peninsula peach crop,
which is just over, was one Of the best ever
picked. To many people it was a sursrise, as
they had no idea it would be so large. or that
it would bring such prices as were received.
There were shipped from the Peninsula, this
season. over 5000 carloads Of peaches. Some
Of the cars were not full, while others held
800 baskets. An estimate OF 600 baskets to
each car is a fair one, and according to this
rate. there were shipped over 100000 bas-
kets of peaches from the Peninsula by trains.
la addition to this, there must have been
nearly a million baskets shipped by water and
hauled in wagons. This would bring the crop
up to nearly 1000, 900 baskets, and this esti-
mate is about correct. The benefit Of the
crop to the Peninsula is hard to estimate.
The amount OF money brought here by the
good crop was not less than S2, 900 900. and
it may have been few thousand dollars more.
There are some people who are well versed in
such matters who think that the amount will
reach s3.OOOOOO.
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THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED in A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
RISING SUN ITEMS.
RISING Sun, Sept. 81, 1895.

RISING Sun, Sept. 81, 1895.
All the students who are attending college
from this neighborhood have returned to
their studies. Misses Violette and Halle
Haines and Albert Burlington returned to
Swarthmore, Barclay Reynolds to Bucknel,
and Horace NJ. Duyckinck to Swarthmore
Grammar School.
Miss Sarah A. Scott has secured the posi-
ton of assistant teacher in elocution at
last June.
Mr. b. H. Brown and family. who have
been living in their cottage for the summer
at Browntown, have returned to the city.
The Ladies Missionary Society of West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church held
birthday party at the Manse on Thursday.
Miss Mary Rodney, former teacher of the
Seminary at West Nottingham, has been
visiting a few Of her friends this week.
The Misses keilholtz, entertained a few of
of their friends ON last Thursday evening.
Among those present We're: Misses Clara H.
keilholtz, of Baltimore. Hanna and Carrie
Kirk. Carrie Cummings, Messrs II. b. Patten,
Cecil and Evans Ewing, Z. b. Moore J. T.
Richards Jr., H. L. Worthington and Alver
Reynolds.
Mr.. S. j. Jenness died very suddenly at
his home at West Nottingham on Wednesday
night.
II. H. Silver & Co. have closed their cannery
for another season. They report Il fairly
good year, having packed about 10000 cases
Of corn.
Mr. Frank Aackcy has sold the Cutler
farm to Mr.. Howard Bradley.
b. P. Nichols * Bros. are lowering their
store even with the side walk While digging
out the cellar the carpenters left about feet
Of dirt to hold the old wall until the new
could be built but on account Of the soft dirt
the old wall on one side fell in on Monday
night and had it not been for the log the
whole store would have fallen. The carpenS
ters worked from twelve o'clock until almost
morning to save it.
The married and single men of this town
played an exhibition game Of base ball on
Friday last The single men won after Il
hard fight by the score of 56 to 81.
one of the large lamps in Bufringtons store
got allre one night last week and had it not
been thrown out Just as it was it might have
caused quite fire. 1t bursted Just as it
struck the ground. and threw fire every way.
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BAY VIEW ITEMS.
BAY VIEW, Sept. Goth, 1895

BAY VIEW, Sept Goth, 1895
Mrs. H. W. d. Johnson has returned to
her home in Vienna, Nd
Miss Ruth Reed has returned to New York
after visit to her parents here.
Miss Louise Cameron of Philadelphia spent
sometime with her mother at this place.
Miss Edna Taylor. of Wilmington, Del,
spent Saturday and Sunday of last week with
Mrs. II. j. Reed.
Some of our farmers are cutting corn
while others are waiting until after the
equinoctial storms.
In the absence of Rev. +. H. Mullineaux
Rev. W. 7. Hammond, of North East
preached very interesting sermon in the
church here on Sunday morning of last
week.
Most of the residents of this place attended
the Elkton fair last week. Some OF our
young men are not we'll pleased with their
experience with the sweat board.
The A. U. NJ. P. Camp near here came to
close on last Sunday night, after eighteen
days continuation. After the sermon had
been preached, the colored people led by
Rev. Z. w. Scott, marched around the camp
amid the blowing of horns. They then came
back to the pavilion, where the closing exer-
cises were held.
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CHERRY HILL NEWS.

CHERRY HILL, September 6, 1895.
Miss Lille Blake after visiting friends in
Media and other places of interest, arrived
home this week.
Little Elk Tribe, l. o. r. NJ, will attend
church at Banks on Sunday. October 18th.
Joseph Porter is visiting friends in Balti-
more.
Tine Sr. o. U. A. NJ. Council, No. 10. will
attend church at Baldwin's on Sunday Sem
tember 29th.
On Sunday last Little Elk Tribe attended
church at this place in full regalia Rev. G.
p. Jones ofliciated. His sermon was yerv
much appreciated by the tribe.
Florence, daughter of Samuel Grant, of
this place. died on Tuesday evening after a
lingering illness Of consumption. She was
seventeen years old, and consistent member
of the NJ. L. Church. She was one that had n
large circle of friends. She was pleasant and
possessed loving disposition. She will be
sadly missed at home, in the church and in
the community. Her funeral took place on
Thursday evening. Rev. g. P. Jones. of
Cherry Hill Rev. Mr.. Prettyman, of Zion,
and Rev. Mr.. Miller. of Newark, officiated.
A solo, entitled My Home is in Heaven
was beautifully sung by Miss Wells, of Will
mington. Her pail bearers We're: Misses
Lydia Fader Ida Redifer, Ada Simpson,
Lizzie Crime. Lamont Stewart, George
Medlll lnterment in Cherry Hill cemetery.
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sermons have been the means of drawing
large audience, and holding the close atten-
ton of all present. Those wishing to have u
treat should avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of hearing these sermons.
The report is now in circulation that one of
Perryville's estimable young men has fallen
heir to the snug fortune of 53O,OOO
The shooting of rail and reed birds is at
tracing the attention of sportsmen in this
vicinity.
The advice given before the present grand
jury on Monday last by Hon. Frederick
Stump has met the hearty approval of many
in this burrough. who are ready to acquiesce
with the judge in seeing the guilty brought
to justice.
MIR. William Jackson, of this place, has
been promoted to the position as foreman of
the work train. Mr.. Jackson has about 25
men under him. Samuel Peo, his assistant.
has charge of the Italian laborers
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-21
Entertainments.

A musicale and lawn fete will be held at
the home Of Miss Ada b. Cameron, near Fair
Hill, on Tuesday evening, Sept. oath, begin
ming at half-past seven. In addition to the
local talent there will be music by an orches-
ira, and several vocal selections will be rem
dered by Miss Bessie F. Scott, Of Elkton. The
room will be interspersed with dramatic
readings and declarations by an elocutionist
from Wilmington. Refreshments will be
served to all present. Admission 25 cents.
Proceeds to be devoted % the building fund
Of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. If stormy
the next favorable evening.
The Cleaners Band of Rock Presbyterian
Church will give musical and literary
entertainment at the residence of Mr.. A.
T. McCrery on Thursday evening September
26th, commencing at half past seven O'Clock.
Admission 15cts. Proceeds for the benefit OF
the church fund. Refreshments served free.
come one come all.
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The Racing Syndicate Mater.

The Managers OF the Fair were in session,
on Tuesday and considered the question Of
accepting the offer of the racing syndicate 10
lease the track for twenty-six days racing.
Upon tie vote Of 4 to 4, the offer Of s2600
for the time specified was rejected. A strong
remonstrance against the leasing Of the
grounds for ssch purpose was made by a
number of citizens-and petitions were
presented.
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Samuel ]. JenneSS.

Samuel Jenness well known resident of
the Sixth district, died suddenly at his home
near West Nottingham on Wednesday night
Mr.. Jenness retired in his usual health and
his family was startled about midnight by
hearing him breathing heavily. They saw
that his condition was serious and sent for
Mr.. Andrew Wiley, n neighbor, but Mr..
Jenness lived only few minutes after his
arrival His death was from heart failure.
Mr.. Jenness was in Nkton on Tuesday. Mr..
Jenness was about GO years of age and was
resident of the county all his life. He was
n son of John Jenness and was born near
Woodlawn. In politics he was Democrat
and at one time held the Office of tax col
lector, and was also registration officer. For
many years he was sexton Of West Noting
ham church. DR.. Jenness Of Rising Sun is a
son OF the deceased He leaves a wife and
several children.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-21
FINANCIAL REPORT.
Meeting of the Trustees Poor and Insane
Contracts Awarded.

At the last meeting of the Trustees of the
Poor and Insane Secretary w. 7. Hammond
reported that there was available from all
sources the sum of 9392.65 to meet the ex-
penses of the Aims House and Insane Asylum
from the first of July, 1895 to the 3Oth day
of June 1896, as follows: balance due from
levy OF 1894 S13S2.65 due from the levy Of
1895 $4,000 Reed for the board of inmates
$1,000 and turned over to treasurer. Total
5939265 from which there were warrants
drawn to the amount OF 3429.67, leaving a
balance on hand of ss962. .9s from which there
were warrants drawn against the same to
the amount OF 1921 80.
Bids for supplies for the months OF Sept.
October, November, December were opened
and examined and awards made as follows:
Groceries, To John s. Settle, Leeds; Dry
Goods,-To w. d. Price, Elkton; Bread
To John C. Corral, Elkton; Flour and feed
Armstrong Squire & Co., North East.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-21
WOOdlaWn Camp.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Woodlawn camp meeting association
was held in Port Deposit on Saturday. The
treasurers report showed the total receipts
from all sources, including rent of tents to
Rawlingsville Camp, to be S1,085.21; ex-
penses, ss20.75; debts remaining, s1,263.
Enoch Mccullough was elected president,
and C. s. Abrahams secretary and treasurer.
The following trustees were elected: Enoch
Mccullough, Theo. J. Vanneman. James G.
Crothers, C. S. Abrahams and Thomas Kirk.
The following were elected an addition Board
OF managers John p. Wilson, John w.
Mccullough, f. NJ. Rawlings, H. II. Kirk,
John T. Rutter, w. A. Brickley, Alfred Kirk
George G. Oldham, Charles S. Caldwell and
s. s. Keys.
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Miss Mary L. MearnS.

Miss Mary Letitia Mearns, very estimable
lady. died ut her home near Zion at an early
hour on Friday morning. of last week. from
paralysis. aged IS years. Her funeral took
place on Tuesday from her late home inter
ment in Rosebank cematery. The bearers
We're: William Mearns. Wallace Cameron,
Levi G. Mearns, David p. Cameron, james
Cameron, A. j. H. Cameron. Miss Mearns
was "A life long member of the Zion Presby-
terian chu-ch and was one of its most active
workers. In all charitable work she took Il
great interest. She was daughter of the
late Abel Mearns. of Zion.
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PERRYVILLE ITEMS.
PERRYyILLE, Sept. 20. 1895.


Mr.. Samuel Carver, of Oxford, Pa, spent
the past week with his son, Harris, OF this
town.
DIR. Allen, of Albany, n. Y, is at present
visiting his daughter, Mrs. William Cole, Jr.,
of Perryville.
Miss Minnie Mccullough. OF Port Deposit,
was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. David Mac
Donald, on Sunday last.
Mrs. Susan Lynch, Of Philadelphia, is visit
ing her nieces, Misses Mary and Rebecca
Winchester, of this place.
Frenchtown base ball club led the Perry
vile team in a game Of innings on Saturday
last. The game was called ON account of
darkness.
Joseph Couden. of near town, has a field of
corn containing so acres that surpasses any
in appearance in this section. Mr.. Couden
has 100 acres in all that looks fair for yield
Of so bushels per acre.
Leslie Owens met with a serious accident
on Wednesday evening by falling through
cellar door. One leg was badly hurt, and
several bad bruises about the body are the
result Of the fall
Mr.. Louis Smeltzer. OF Frepchtown. came
near drowning on Thursday last by having
his boat capsized in the Susquehanna river
in gale Of wind ner Watson's Island. He
was rescued by James Price who resides on
the island.
Rev. H. G.. Budd has commenced series
OF sermons on the subject Of Light" The
second of the series was delivered on Sunday
evening last from the following text "Let
your light SO shine before men, that they may
see your good works, and glorify your Father
which is in Heaven" The subject will be
continued on Sunday evening next. These
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-21
Thomas Snence.

Thomas Spence a we'll known resident of
the Third district died ut his home near
Leeds on Thursday afternoon. after Il long
illness. He was. about fifty years of age and
unmarried. He was II brother Of the late
Squire Spence of Cherry Hill and Of Joseph
Spence, now residing near Leeds. His
funeral will take place from his late home on
Sunday morning at II O'Clock, services in
the Cherry Hill NJ. T.. Church, and interment
Yin the church cemetery
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Died In the Eield

Thomas Thompson, a we'll known farmer
residing near Appleton, this county, was
found dead in his corn field on Wednesday
morning. He went out in the field on Tues
day morning to cut corn, and MS he did not
return in the evening search was instituted
His wife made the discovery. He was
seventy nine years OF age. Corner Perry
Litzenbreg, Of Elkton, conducted an inquest
verdict OF dehth from heart failure being
rendered.
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Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court was in special session
on Tuesday, as is customary during the
session Of the Circuit Court. Harriet Mfl-
burn, colored, was appointed guardian of
Helen, George and Alphonzo McCabe, also
colored, grand children of the late Caroline
McCabe. The disputed claim of Barney
Moore, VS. the estate Of Martin Gallaher was
taken up, and laid over until the next term
Of court, for further evidence.
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money by selling whiskey in Cecil county
contrary to law.
The docket was then called.
Appeal case No. 17-Lemuel b. Foster vs.
Robert Frisby was put on trial. This was a
suit to determine the ownership Of "A hound
dog claimed by both Foster and Frisby, and
the case was an appeal from the decision of
Magistrate p. II. Cleaver, of Elkton.
Appellants (Foster) witnesses: Lemuel B.
Foster, j. n. Foster Harry Mcbride, Elmer
Eyerist, Leslie Goodyear, Samuel Hammond,
Harry Corridean, George Corridean, Matthew
Russell.
Appellee's sCFrisby)witnesses: Robert Frisby,
Samuel Biddlc. Abe Wilson, Clinton Dunbar
Herbert Litzenberg.
Case continued.
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Tobias Peterson,

Tobias Peterson, aged aighty-two years.
died at the residence of his son, George 7.
Peterson, at Fair Hill, on Tuesday from the
inilrmities of old age. Four children survive
him.
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DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
Florence Grant.

Florence, daughter of Samuel Grant, of
Cherry Hill, died on Tuesday evening after Il
lingering illness, aged seventeen years
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CIRCUIT COURT.
JUDGE STUMP'S TIMELY ADDRESS
TO THE GRAND JURY.
Numerous Indictments of Prohibition
Law ViolatOrS II Grand Jury's
Report-COurt Proceedings.

The September term of the Circuit Court
convened on Monday, Judge Frederick Stump
presiding.
The grand Jury was drawn as follows: