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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
MRS. NELSON'S DEATH.
Hosts of Friends Mourn the Loss of the
" Mother of the Old Peoples
Home,r

The news of the death of Mrs. Charles
Nelson, mother" of the Old Peoples
Home, has caused much sorrow among
her multitude of friends in this CITY and
throughout the State
Mrs. Nelson passed away at her home in
Seminary Park, Alameda, Saturday morn
ing. She has suffered for number of
years from diabetes; this, with an attack
of the grip, resulted in her death.
Her life work has been the building up
of the home and looking after the comfort
of the aged people who took refuge there.
She was native of Denmark and was Sc
years of age. She came to California in
1851. She was then Miss Metha Clausen.
A few years after her arrival here she mar
ried the well-known vessel-owner and
lumber merchant, Captain Charles Nelson.
After her marriage the captain and his
wife lived on Rincon Hill. Three chill
dren were horn to them, of whom only
their daughter, Mrs. G. c. McMahan, re-
mains.
j.. In 1874, while an active mem Der of the
Howard Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Nelson
began the work which has made her name
famous in San Francisco. at this time
she organized, together with Mrs. S. B.
Peterson, her sister, and some other
ladies, the Scandinavian Ladies' Benevo-
lent and Relief Society.
In 1879 she succeeded in getting from the
State charter for the Old Peoples Home.
This was in reality but a continuation OF
the good work done by the original soci-
ETY.. She was also successful in persuad-
ing the municipality to sell some shanties
on Francisco street and leave the site to
the society for number of years. She laid
the proposition before the Mayor and
Board of Supervisors, encountering much
opposition, but finally with the help of
friends the desired sale and lease were ac-
corded.
The home occupied its quarters on Fran
cisco street for about fifteen years. The
original building became too small for the
growing needs of the institution, and at
this time Mrs. Charles Croker offered
financial assistance, saying to Mrs. Nell
son: you furnish the brains and l will
furnish the money"
A lot at the corner of Pine and Pierce
streets was accordingly purchased, and by
the aid of Mrs. Crocker's generosity the
present magnificent structure was erected.
Mrs. Nelson, however, did the planning
and arranging and watched each step in
the progress of the building.
A year ago MIS-. Nelson resigned as pres
ident, but until that time she never al.
lowed a week to pass without visiting the
home and cheering its inmates Her last
visit was on Good Friday night. After
this she went to the southern part OF the
State and after her return was never able
to leave her residence in Alameda.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
FALL OF THE BASTILE.

The French Residents Making Prep
arations for Their Great National
Celebration.
The committee on organization of the
French celebration of the 18th OF July met
Saturday evening at the Cercle Francois.
President Sylvan WE'LL, j. Deschamps, P.
A Bergerot, A.. Bousquet and ]. GODDARD,
appointed at general assembly held May
Is, were present for the purpose of ap-
pointing on the committees one member
from each OF the French societies in this
City.
The representation from these societies
is as follows:
Societe Franchise de Renaissance Mutuelle,
o. Bozio; Ligue Nationaie, j. lambda; ALI
ance Franchise, E. J. Dupuy; Lafayette Guard,
P. Bigue; French Zouaves, c. Lamaysou; Lee
gion Franchise, ]. Godeau; Tyre Franchise L.
Godon; La Gauloise, NJ. Fuchs; Lisue d'Henri
~, J. Bayle; Loge La Parfaite Union No. II,
A. NJ. L. and A, J. NJ. Dupas; Loge Franco
Americana, No. 207, l. o. o. F., Thomas Scha-
biague; Grove Celtic No. A, A. o. U. D., B.
Olympic; Grove Perseverance No. 10, A. o..
U. D., A. Gavillet; Tribu Seminole No. 54, Imp.
o. r. NJ, ]. B. Pom; Cour Yictoire No. los, a..
o. F., A. Granger.
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ment. He said there was no change in
the patients condition for either better
or worse. His entire left side was par
alyzed, but partial consciousness had re-
turned and no complications had as yet
developed. He reported that the Bishop
had for some time been threatened with
paralysis, and consequently the attack
was not unexpected. DR.. Williamson
bases his slight hope of saving the Bishops
life on the care the invalid has taken of
himself for the last few years.
Special services were held in the Episco-
pal church and a general regret is e1-
pressed in the community by all classes
because of Bishop Wingfeld's illness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
BEN|CIA'S AGED
PRELATE ILL.,,
Venerable Bishop Wingfleld
Suffers a Stroke of
Paralysis.
HE rs NEAR TO DEATH.
Deprived of the Use of His Left
Side and but Partially
Conscious.
MOURNING IN HIS DIOCESE.
DR.: Williamson, the Invalids Physi.
clan, Can Give but Slight
Encouragement.

BENICIA, CAL, May PA. h. D.
Wingfield, Bishop of the Northern diocese
of California for the Episcopal church,
suffered stroke of paralysis last night
and is in a precarious condition. DIR.
Williamson, the Bishops physician, re-
ports that his patient is in great danger,
but hopes that the iron constitution of
the ecclesisst will be able to combat his
malady.
All day long the invalid has lowered be-
tween life and death. Tonight DR.. Will
amson could give but little encourage
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
SUICIDE NEAR ALMA.
Charles Bernard Ends Earthly Care by
Cutting HE Throat.

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 24.-Charles Ber-
nard, a woodchopper, was to-day found
dead in his cabin on the top.of the Santa
Cruz range, few miles above Alma. The
finders did not make an investigation,
but from appearances it was judged that
Bernard cut his throat. a Coroner's in
quest will be held tomorrow.
Bernard was about 40 years of age. He
recently served on iurIes at several in
quests upon suicides in that neighborhood,
and at the last inquest, held only three
weeks ago, declared that he would never
commit suicide. No cause for the act is
known.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
Memorial Dav s.r,;..,

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 24.-The citizens
committee in charge of the Memorial day
celebration is meeting with much success.
Already a sufficient sum has been raised
to defray the necessary expenses. The
graves of veterans in the Gem eteries will
be decorated in the morning. In the aft
ernoon there will be a parade, with over
1000 school children in line. Literary SER
vices Will be held in the evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
SANTA CLARA VALLEY FRUIT.

Campbell Grotcers Ship Carload to the
BeI0ian Market.
SAN JOSE, CAL, May A.-There is no
demand for dried fruit, and the market re-
mains unchanged. There are about
twenty carloads of dried fruit in the vari-
Gus exchange warehouses, and this will all
be in the channels of trade before the
new crop comes in.
The indications are that there will be
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25

an average crop of prunes, with apricots
light in some places, and peaches light.
The recent rains did some damage to
rlpening cherries, causing them to become
soft and rot. The cherry crop is light, but
very good prices are quoted.
Offers OF 6 and cents per pound have
been make for Royal Anne cherries.
during the past week the Campbell
Fruit-growers' Union shipped a carload of
dried prunes to Brussels, Belgium.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
SURVEYING TO PHGNIx.

The Santa Fe May ButId an Independent
Coast line
SANTA FE, n. MEX, May 24.-The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company
will tomorrow start surveying corps
west from Whitewater. Grant County, to
run a line to Phoenix, Ariz., with view to
building an independent Pacific Coast line
in case it fails to buy the Atlantic and
Pacific at the foreclosure sale July s. A
line from Victor, CAL, to Ash Fork, Ariz.,
has already been surveyed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
TRAGEDY ar EUGENE.

Farmer Cottle Ends His Life With
Rife Bullet.
EUGENE, Or, May 24-PeopIe on the
streets here were startled last night by the
report that C. H. Cottle had shot himself.
Cottle lived on small farm about two
miles northwest of Eugene.
He had been in town after his daughter,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
Stole Fro,, H. Pnr.nts.

SAN JOSE. CAL, May 24-WiIliam En-
derlin, 17-yea--old boy who is wanted in
Healdsburg for petty larceny, was arrested
in this city last night by Detective Ander-
son. He will be taken to Healdsburg to-
morrow. 1t is said he stole some jewelry
from bis parents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
Won bu San .Jose.

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 24.-The San Jose
Baseball Club defeated the Reliance Club
OF oakland IN holly contested game at
the Garden City Cyclers' Park this after
noon by score of s to Z. The score was
tied four times. and it was not until the
ninth inning that the winning run was
made.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
Leaders in Y. M. C. A. Cam
paigning Explain Methods
to Delegates.
TO LABOR AMONG FRESHMEN,
Special Mission of the Undergraduates
Who Are Present at the
Conference.

CAZADERO, CAL, May 24-As the sun
sank toward the irregular horizon of many
steep tree covered hills and long shadows
crept down into the narrow amphitheater
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
Baseball at Renfnin.

BENICIA, CAL, May 24-An exciting
game of baseball was played at the Benicia
Barracks between a nine from the Marine
Guard of Mare Island and soldiers from
barracks. The former won by a score OF
% to IL.
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IDENTIFY pharmacist, as recommendation
in his pocket would so indicate. No cause
for his act was known. The body was
found soon after life became extinct.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
SUICIDE ON srANFoRD CAMPUS.
John Morley, Tossn0 spanfard, Ends
HE life With Morphine

PALO ALTO, CAL, May 24.-The body
of man was found on the university
campus by three children this afternoon.
1t is believed to be that of John Morley. a
young Spaniard, a stranger in this section.
An examination disclosed that he had
probably com mitted suicide by poisoning
himself with morphine. He was evil
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25

There is no directory in the city of St
Petersburg.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23

Congressman d. d. Aiken. of Flint, ac-
companied by Schuyler S. Olds, OF Ian.
sing, were in Houghton yesterday, and
visited Calumet today. SIR. Aiken is
now one Of the three leaders in the race
for the republican nomination for gov
ernor, and Mr.. Odds, whose reputation as
a political worker is second to no ones
ia the State, is his chief henchman and
adviser The gentlemen visited the Min
ing School in the morning aud Mr.. Ait
ken expressed his astonishment at the ex-
tent OF what he saw, remarkiDg that the
scope OF the institution was not under
stood at all throughout the Lower Pen
insula. He said that the institution still
stands in need of considerable equipment,
which the next legislature should surely
furnish. Mr.. Aiken said he realized, even
after his short visit here, how highly the
Mining School is considered among the
people here and expressed himself as
more glad than ever that he happened to
be able to check unfavorable legislation
by congress last winter. Mr.. Aitken and
Mr.. ODDS will leave tomorrow morning
for Ishpeming.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23
where sbip.. Sails Sometime Sing.

Some curious facts have been noted
with regard TO tho sound conducting quail
tiles Of ships sails. When rendered con-
cave by CONT breeze, the widespread
sails of q ship are said to be excellent con-
ductors of sound.
A ship was once sailing along the coast
of Brazil, far out of sight Of land. Sud
denly several of the crew, whilo walking
along the deck, noticed that when passing
and repassing n particular spot they al
ways heard with great distinctness the
sound of bells Ginning sweet music, as
though being rung but short distance
away.
Dumfoundcd by this phenomenon they
quickly communicated the discovery to
their shipmates, but mono OF them was
able to solve the enigma as to the origin OF
these seemingly mysterious sounds which
came to them across the water.
Months afterward, upon returning to
Brazil, the crew determined to satisfy their
curiosity. Accordingly they mentioned
the circumstance to their friends and were
informed that at the time when the sounds
were heard the bells in the cathedral OF
San Salvador, on tho coast, had been ring
Ing to celebrate feast held In honor OF
one of the saints.
Their sound, wonderful to relate, favored
by gentle, steady breeze, had travelled a
distance of upward Of 100 miles over the
smooth water and had been brought to a
focus by the sails at the particular locality
in which the sweet sounds were first heard.
This is but one of several instances OF q
similar kind, trustworthy authorities
claiming that this same music Is often
heard under somewhat the Same circum-
stances, and especially in q moisture laden
Observation-Disclosures Tit-Bits.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23

The Amateur Athletic Union rules will
govern the sports in the Y. NJ. c. A. field
day games, to be held at the Hancock
driving park, on the afternoon OF May
30. Mr.. f. n. Bosom will act in the ca
pacity OF field manager. Ii Is desired
that contestants famlliarize themselves
with the A. A. L. rules, and also that
they be ready when the different events
they are entered in are called for, so that
no time will be lost, A coupon attached
to the ticket OF admission will be given
back to each person at the gate, to be
worn upon their clothing, to show they
have paid their admission to the park.
Admission: gentlemen, 30 cents; ladies
and children, 20 cents. A 50-cent rate
has been secured on the II. K c. and the
Mineral Range railroads.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23

Had Evidently Been Clicked
Before liz Had BSen Thrown I'm the
water-Onieers Investigating
the case.

Yesterday morning ar James Shields
and John Butler, who had crossed the
lake from Ripley in a row boat, drew up
near Pope's boat house hey noticed
floating half submerged in the water the
body OF an infant. After getting it out
and placing 1t on the dock they notified
the authorities, and Justice Brand went
to the scene and impaneled a jury. The
jury, composed OF Theodore LANCE, Jabez
Cundy, Lewis Wallace, Andrew EhIer, Ed
Emmons and John Jansen, after viewing
the remains, adjourned to Justice Brand's
Office ana took the testimony Of MIR.
Shields and then adjourned until next
Monday at 2 O'Clock y. m.
Mr.. Shields said the body was floating
about | 3 feet from shore 10 about feet
OF water, and was lying on it's face and
entangled in snags so that it was with
difficulty gotten out.
The body was wrapped in part OF a
gauze undershirt and a woman's calico
skirt. DR.. Wheeler made an examination
and Is OF the opinion that TIE infant had
been in the water no more than twenty
four hours, and that it was not more
than forty.eight hours old. The body is
that OF male infant. Bruises on the
throat indicate that it had been choked.
The officers will investigate the evident
murder between now and Monday, when
the inquest will be resumed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23

A garnishee case more than ordinarily
hotly contested was decided in Justice
Brands court yesterday morning inf favor
Of A. j. Scott against John Weber. The
plaintiff had garnisheed NJ. Finn, of Han
cock. who held S125 Of Webber's money.
HIS claim was $1,000, for which he got
Judgment with'costs. The history OF the
1925 is peculiar. 1t was originally de-
posted with the county treasurer as part
of the fee for a liquor license afterholding
it awhile, not as a county official (for as
that he had no right to it), but as an in
diyidual, and the balance not being
forthcoming he was advised by the prose
cutting attorney to turn it over to the
clerk (Finn) of Hancock township.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23

The wedding OF Albert Smith and Miss
Martha vollmer, OF Calumet, was sol
emnized with great eclat at the court
house, Thursday afternoon, in the circuit
court room. The parties presented them
selves at the county clerks office and Mr..
Shields summoned Justice Brand to tie
the knot. The wedding march was taken
ND from the clerks Office, all the county
officials lending their dignity to the
happy event. The best man was John
yollmer. a brother OF the bride, and Miss
Kate SCHNEIDER acted as bridesmaid. The
au-picious event will remain a pleasant
memory amid the cares OF official lille,
which beset the peoples servants Tor a
long time to come.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23

Two women met as perfect strangers In
tho Adirondacks ono summer, and, being
mutually attracted, a pleasant acquaint-
ance resulted. Quite early in its develop
ment one said to the other, where do you
live?"
I'm New York." was the reply.
"Indeodl So do I, In --th street, F"
mentioning a street quite far up town.
"why, live In that same one, said her
friend; "at 63. What is your NUMBER
"Now, really" the other exclaimed.
"why, mino is 81 y
And, upon closer inquiry, they found
that for two years they had lived next door
to each other, only brick wall of parti
ton dividing them, In houses owned by
the same man, and yet had not only never
met nor become familiar with each other $
personality, but also had apparently never
even seen each other In all that time, but
became we'll acquainted In summer re-
sort many miles from New York.-New
York Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23
aeTeoRs that REACH THE EARTH.


These Strange yisitors From Space Are
Alike In Their Nature.
All Of you have been out of doors on q
cloudless evening and have seen star ap-
parently fall from Its place in the sky and
glide in long limo of light toward the
horizon.
Perhaps you have wondered, as i used
to do, how long 1t would DO before the
stars would all be Como from the sky, since
one fell so often. ! did not then know,
what have learned since, that shooting
stars" are not true stars mt all, but only
bodies which appear for an instant and
then disappear forever. Let US call them
meteors. and thus avoid oonfoundin9 them
with real stars, Tor the real stars are as
enduring as anything in the universe.
In common speech, however, the term
meteors is largely confined to those shoot
ing stars which are very large and bright
and are seen onlg now and then. Since
they do not, however, differ from the
shooting stars In any important respect, so
far as we know, most of the learned schol-
ars who make study Of such subjects con-
slider them the same.
Now, IL metoors never came any nearer
the earth than do those which we SO often
see, we should know nothing more about
them than what we could learn from thor
light, and that would be very little.
But IL sometimes happens that one OF
them can be seen TO come directly down &c
the earth. It makes bright light AZ II
falls, sometimes so intense as to outshine
the sun when that is in the sky. Some
times the meteor carries with 1t n cloud OF
smoke and falls with Kissing, splitter.
In NJ pf ts
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23

Mutual Fire Insurance company Of
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
ganised in 1890 according to the laws Of
the State of Michigan. will insure proper
ty OF it's mem ers. Have paid fire losses
over $4,000 during It's existence. The
company paid back during the last year
to sixty-two Of it's members OF hve years'
standing 60 per cent OF their premiums.
amounting to $500. Will pay back
curing this year on the same rata to
thirty-six members Of five years stand-
ing 81, 447. On the FIRST day Of this wear
the company had 844 members, $207.-
440 worth Of property injured. and
$6,594. IL in treasury. For further par
ticulars apply to the undersigned.
john BLoMov1sr, President
ALEX LENoNEN, Secretary.
Office, 44S Pine street, upstairs.
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23
Marvellous Results.

From a letter written by Rev. j. Gun
derman, of Dimondale, Mich. we are per-
mitted TO make this extract; Il have no
hesitation in recommending Dr. k'ng :
New Discovery, as the results were almost
marvellous in the case Of my wife. WINE
was pastor Of the Baptist church at
Rives Junction, she was brought down
with pneumonia, succeeding lagrippe.
Terrible paroxysms OF coughing wouiu
last hours with little interruption ana II
seemed as II she could not survive them
A friend recommended DR.. Kings New
discovery; it was quick in it's work ana
highly satisfactory in results" irial
bottles free at d. I. Macdona'o' ''s
stores.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23
Bill and Ell.

They tell the story about Bill Nye's visit
to Eli Perkins country house, up In Mad
ison county, N. Y. ELI has one Of those
farms left by his grandfather, on which are
rocks, trout brooks, butternut trees and
apple trees, where the migrated fruit Is
about the sizo of thorn apples. Nye said
that Perkins apples were $50 tough that,
like worm, they would turn when you
stepped on them"
latter we had been ELS guest about q
week." said Nye, "some wicked boys one
night stole all his early apples. This al
most broke Ellis heart. The next day he
went to see tho father Of the wicked boys.
They should be punished, said ELL
1T was wicked to steal my choice fruit
TOO late now, said the farmer, tears
coming into his eyes.
"'No; they should be soundly whipped
now. It's never too late to whip those
boys
" 'But it is too late now, Mr.. Perkins
too late,' pleaded tho farmer tearfully.
MY poor boys were thoughtless. They ate
the apples, and they are dead. Boon
Ua.) News.
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uarpa,nsi Bargains!I Bargains!!

Goods almost given away; for instance
we are selling combination suits, worth
$3.50, selling now at $1.9S; children''
Jersey suits, former price $3.50, now
$3.50. We have full line OF knee pants
former price 80 cents, now 25cents; iul
line OF merino underwear for men, ladies
and children at half price, former price
40 cents. now 20 cents apiece. Call anc
no convinced Of all the goods we have II
tho J,aurium fair. One door enst OF TIT
nostoft,ce Yours for trade,
FEINBER' X Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-23

In the spring of 1894 Mr.. Young looked as
If his time on earth was limited and that he
would be laid at rest with the great majority
before snow covered the ground. But in
s.ead of failing as was predicted, he soon
gained more healthy look and appeared
stronger. AS the months went by this i'm
provement continued, until now be is as
rugged and apparently as healthy as young
man of thirty, although his gray locks de-
note more advanced age. A Times reporter,
determined to find out what had made this
great, and it might be said phenomenal
change, called upon Mr.. Young at the bank
following reply:
In truth am a changed man, and owe
my present good health TO DIR. Williams
Pink Pills. In the spring of 1894 was all
run down and had commenced to think that
my time had come. l had 10 be prescribed
for by physicians, and although / received