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The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
ON A OUTHERN JAUNT.
John ID. Spreckels and s. M. Shortridge
Guests of the jonathan Cttsb.

Gncsts or TIE jonathan Cttt6.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 15.-Hons.
John d. Spreckels and Samuel NJ. Short
ridge arrived here from San Francisco this
morning on their way to San Diego, where
Mr.. Spreckels owns large property inter-
ests, including the famous Coronado Hotel,
the belt railway and other street railways.
They left on the afternoon train for their
southern destination. While here they
were the guests of the popular Jonathan
Club. During their stay of few hours
they were called upon by several promi-
nent friends and political acquaintances,
conspicuous among the mum Der being w
E. Arthur of Pasadena, chairman of the
late Republican State Convention.
Mr.. Shortridge was seen for few mo-
ments by CALL correspondent at the noon
hour. The distinguished lawyer and poll
tician said that he was always delighted
to have an opportunity to visit Southern
California; that there was absolutely no
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
UCHED A LIVE TIRE.
Telephone Lineman Fails From
Height of T,ceuty Feet.

Telephone Linemam Fails From a
Height of Isrenty Feet.
SAN JOSE, CAL, May 15.-Edward
Saltzman, Sunset Telephone Company
lineman, came in contact with live wire
while ascending a telephone pole at the
corner of First and San Fernando streets
this morning and fell TO the ground, dis
tance of about twenty feet. Saltzman,
who weighs over 200 pounds, struck on his
forehead, cutting deep cash over two
inches long. Both kneecaps were also
broken and ne was given a severe shaking
up. He was picked up unconscious and
removed to the Receiving Hospital and
subsequently, taken to the Sanitarium.
He bled internally for some time, but his
injuries are not considered dangerous.
The injured man has followed the work
of lineman for years, but had only yes
terday started to work for the Sunset
Company.
Saitzman received the shock by taking
hold Of small wire that had been used
for suspending Japanese lanterns during
carnival week. The wire was lying across
four guard wires suspended above the
First-street trolley, from where the cur
rent came.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
WOES OF A FLORIK MAN.
Deserted by Wife and Children While Con-
fined to His Bed With a Broken
Limb,

FLORIN, CAL. May 15.-W. A. Was
son, strawberry grower of this place, fell
from his wagon near the Coun ty Hospital
Wednesday evening, breaking his leg near
the ankle. He was returning from Sacra-
mento, where he had disposed of load of
strawberries, and the horses<aking fright
at some object made q sudden lurch,
throwing him from the vehicle. He was
taken to the County Hospital, where the
fractured limb was set, and he was made
as comfortable as possible; but at his re-
quest he was taken from the hospital to
his farm, a distance of nearly five miles.
Then 1T was that Wasson discovered that
his troubles had only commenced. His
leg was broken, it was true; but on his ar
rival at home he was confronted by tn g
painful fact that something far dearer to
him was also broken-his home.
1t appears that Wasson and his wife
have not lived happily together of late.
W asson, 1t is said, was at one time hard
drlnker, but of late he has been unusually
steady, his domestic life apparently happy,
and he was believed to be on the high road
to prosperity.
Neighbors informed the hospital atten-
dants that Mrs. Wasson had left the ranch
early IN the day, taking her three children
and vowing she would never return.
Wasson, who at the time was lying
helpless in the bed of the wagon and suffer-
ing excruciatlng pain, was almost heart
broken when this announcement was made
to him. He could not account for his
wlfe's actions, and made every effort to in
duce her to return. She was informed of
the unfortunate plight of her husband,
but all entreaties and arguments were
in vain. The unfortunate man was re-
turned to the hospital, his ranch left in
the hands of strangers and his wife stead
lastly refuses him comfort or assistance in
his hour of misfortune.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
ROBBED BH HIS GUESTS.
Ttco foun0 Men Repay q Rancher's
HOsnif0 ftfss by Theff.

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 15.-H. Basse
who resides in the San Antonio Valley
back OF Mount Hamilton, to-day reported
at the Sheriff's Office the loss of Win
chester rifle and shotgun. and swore to
complaint charging two unknown young
men with grand larceny.
Basse says that on Wednesday evening
about o'clock two flashily dressed young
men came to his house and asked for per-
mission to stay over night. They said
they had lost their way. He readily con.
sented. In the morning he went to his
work and left the young men at the house
When he returned at noon they had de-
parted with his rifle and shotgun.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
JUDGE LATHAM'S DEATH.
The Los angeles County Bar Loses a
Distin0t1ished Member.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 15.-The Los
Angeles County bar lost an able and dis
tinguished member last night in the
death of Judge H. w. Latham at mis- home
in Pasadena. His death was surprise to
his acquaintances, as he was supposed to
be in good health.
Judge Latham came to California nine
years ago for his health. By open-air ex-
ercise he succeeded in regaining strength.
During the Santa Barbara flower carnival
he exposed himself in the chilling winds
and caught cold. During the fiesta here
he labored hard as one of the floral judges
and overworked so that he was too weak
to fight against the old trouble.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16

political significance connected with the
journey of Mr.. Spreckels and himself at
this time.
He was accompanying Mr.. Spreckels,
whose attorney he is, and they were on
their way to be present at directors
meeting of the varied interests of Mr..
Spreckels at San Diego, where they would
remain for couple OF days, after which
they would make arrangements for their
trip East to attend the National Republi-
can Convention at st. Louis. Mr..
Spreckels is a delegate at large and Mr..
Shortridge delegate from the Fourth
Congressional District in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16

daring burglary was attempted yesterday in
broad daylight, couple OF reckless thieves
undertaking to possess themselves of
some drummers' samples at the Raffour
House. One gained entrance to the house
and passed the cases through the window
to his confederate outside. The man on
the inside was captured, but the police are
looking after his accomplice, who sue
ceeded in eluding them.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
KERN COUNTY INDIormEyrs
Isco Alleged Offenders Bound Orer fo
Trial

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, May 15.-Three
indictments were handed in by the Grand
Jury this afternoon. Two are against
Jack" Douglass, who had road contract
under bond issue of $3.50 600 two wears
ago. He is charged with defrauding the
county to the extent of $1,000. Douglass
gave bail.
The other indictment is against LYONS
Brown for the murder OF Veterinary Sur
geon Lemke a couple of weeks ago. Brown
has entirely recovered from his wounds
and is ready to stand trial.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
Supplies for tho Bersng Sea Fleet.

SEATTLE, WASH, May 15.-The United
states steamer Grant, the last OF the Ber-
ing Sea feet to leave this port, will start
Monday with six months supplies via
Sitka. Third Lieutenants H. G. Hamlet,
.. II: Camden, r. NJ. Sturdevant and B..
NJ. Chiswell, who have just returned from
the west Indies on the schoolship Chase,
60 mp as passengers for distribution of the
supplies among the vessels OF the feet.
captain j.. w. Keene goes up as pilot for
the inland work of the fleet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
Solicitor Hun,aher Resfoms.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 15.-Hon.
William J. Hunsaker. who for several
years has been solicitor fer the Santa Fe
Railroad, has resigned. Increased private
business and his recent appointment as
attorney for a Scotch mining syndicate in
Arizona caused his withdrawal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16

He said this morning that he is out here
on no particular mission. He was enter
tanned this afternoon by the local lodge OF
railroad conductors. Mr. Wilkins says
that the order is in a most fourishing con-
diton. 1t now has a mem bership of about
$4,000. The biennial convention will be
held in Los Angeles next year, commenc-
ing on the second Tuesday of May. Mr..
Wilkins left for San Francisco this
evening
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
Tapping the Largest Wheat.
Shipping Point in the
Entire State.
ENGINEERS ARE NOW AT WORK
One of the Richest Districts of Fresno
County Almost Killed by the
Octopus.

REEDLEY, CAL, May A.-At this time
Reedley, which has heretofore made no
pretensions toward commercial greatness,
is enjoying the incipient stages of what
promises to become genuine healthy
business boom. The Valley road is COM
ing to Reedley-that's the secret of it.
The new road will run through the center
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
Death by Fire at Phenir.

PHOENIX, ARIz., May 15-Miss Cath
crime Agnes Lacy, aged Sc years, was
horribly burned this morning at o'clock
and died two hours later. She lived alone.
Somehow her clothing caught fire and she
was lying insensible on the floor when dis
covered. The Goor was covered with blood
where she had vainly attempted to open
it. She was sister 'of ex-Councilman
ago.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
Burglar, Work IN Daylight,

SAN JOSE. CAL, May 15.-The resi-
dence OF ]. R. Bartroff at 100 South Sew
enth street was looted by burglars yester-
day forenoon. Mrs. Bartroff heard a noise
in the front of the house, and going into
bedroom surprised man who was ran
sacKing a bureau. The man escaped
through window. A pocket kodak, an
amethyst gold ring, chased gold ring,
other pieces of jewelry and four Columbian
half dollars were taken.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16

eel a joyousness, great
gladnes in every bone, muscle and fibre OF
your body. How? By cleansing the blood,
the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels.
You can do this with the best herb remedy
manufactured. 1t is joys Vegetable sar-
sapariila. When you swallow Joys you
find it palatable; when it does its work
You find it pleasant, agreeable. You will
be cured OF habitual constipation and in
fact any bowel disorder if you use Joys
Vegetable Sarsaparilla moderately.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
Chief H3ikfas, Yfsif.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. May 15.-C. P.
Wilkins, assistant grand chief conductor
OF the Order of Railroad Conductors of
America, is in this city. This is Mr.. Will
kins' first visit to Southern California.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
Rnrker Goes Free.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. May 15.-John A.
Barker, on trial for the killing of William
Hendell in a canyon near Pasadena, was
acquitted this morning. Hendell had
tampered with the affections of Barker's
wife
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
TESTIMONIAL.

S' = AIhOS1A AL.
THE EDWIN w. JOY CO.-Gentlemen !:
tried to get another bottle of JOYS Veg
etaole Sarsaparilla and the clerk in the
drugstore brought something just as good
I l dlo not Waat something just as good, but
l wanied joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla, be-
cause know what it lid for mi asst spring.
was suffering from nasty sick headaches
and dyspepsia; my blood was bad After
took the great "Home Remedy" joys
vegetable Sarsaparilia, could eat. sleep
and do my work as good as I ever could.
MRS. @. d. STUART,
1921 Mission street.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
MIDDLE.AGED AM DIN MEN. here her. are 5s

OF you troubled with weak, aching backs anC
kidneys; frequent, painful urination and sedi
ment in urine; imPotency or weakness o
sexual organs, and other unmistakable sign.
of nervous debility snd premature decay
Many die OF this difficulty, ignorant of tht
cause. which is the second stage of semina
weakness The most obstinate cases of thi
character treated with un failing success.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16

YOUNG MEN, neHs ii Gu emiob afs tsOue5d sHSsu,ts w5s
drains, pimples, bashfulness, aversion to soci-
ETY., stupidness, dependency, loss of energy,
ambition and self-confdence, which de-
prive you of your manhood and absolutely I'M
fit you for study, business or marriage-if you
are thus afflicted you know the cause. Get well
and be a man
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13
why England Stays In Egypt.

But though much has been done,
much still remains to be done, and even
if it did not, the necessity for our con-
tinuance in Egypt depends on some
thing more than the completion of a
programme. When we have exhausted
the list of improvements of which the
country is capable, our mission will be
only half fulfilled. The pashas and the
whole tribe of fatteneEs on a corrupt
system are still ON the spot, only watch
ing for favorable opportunity to inau-
gurate counter revolution and repos-
sess themselves of their lost feshpots.
The people have not yet learned to rely
on any protection against their former
oppressers, except what is afforded by
the English.
Take away this support and the whole
machine of progress would run down
hill again, and the great work of the
last ten years be completely undone.
The old corrupt system would at once
reassert itself, and the second state Of
Egypt would be worse than the first.
The appetite Of the bloodsuckers only
whetted by their enforced abstinence,
and the hapless fellaheen, instead Of
feeling, as they feel today, deeply CRATE
full for the Intervention Of England,
would only curse the hour when they
first listened to her counsels. Black
woods Magazine.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13

COO Ill TO ask many questions.
Arrived at home, she simply told the
astonished servant that 'tthey had
changed their mind and would not 60
away because her husband, who had
preceded her to the depot, had been sud-
denly taken SICK" and sent her after
physician.
Gus was very sick. For two weeks he
could not leave his bed. A complicated
and aggravated attack Of influenza was
the result Of his experience during that
i'll fated night.
Annie never left his bedside, and now
it was her great care and tireless, de-
voted nursing that opened his eyes as to
the depth and unselishness of her great
love for him.
At last Gus got well, and, though he
would now and then 60 to have a social
game of whist, his wife never again
doubted him, even if he staid ont later
than 1l.-From the German.
Lilith, Adams First wife.
The old Talmudists had a queer leg.
end concerning the first pair created
by the Almighty. According to the
story, Lilith was Adams original
.'helpmeet, and Eve was the after con-.
sideration, The Talmud says that Lilith
was created just as Adam was-out q
the dust Of the earth. Soon after the
breath of life had been breathed into
her ears (you will remember that the
Bible says ''nostrils" in Adams case)
her enkire nature changed to such an
extent that she became veritable de-
mon. About this time the devil came
along. and, recognizing in Adams wife
all that was necessary to make first
class governess of the internal regionA
persuaded her to quit the first man and
60 with him into the upper regions of
the air." To Us this seems like queer
place for the location Of hell, but that
is the direction the pair are said to have
taken when they left Adam as the sole
occupant of the garden. At home with
the king Of the sulphurous domain, she
became the mother of devils, and then
deserted Pluto and became ''specter Of
darkness. -
After this transformation her sole de-
light appears to have been in the de-
struction of innocent babes. 1t is even
said that our word lullaby" is cor
ruption of an oriental term, 'lilla abi,"
which means "Avaunt," or 'tBegone,
Lilith." The ignorant and superstitious
Jews of the far east still tie amulets or
charms around the necks, waists, wrists
or ankles of their tlbes in order to pre-
serve them from Lilith' evil Intentions
st. Louis Republic.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13
Jud dye WILCOX sues several Ci1-
xens of Franklin County.

xens of Franklin County.
The inability OF the municipal court at
Sank Centre to be self sustaining has I'M
alIv ended in a $4,000 suit tor libel
against the members of the city council.
The city fathers, however, are not sued
in their official capacity but as indivld-
uals. The plaintiff in the suit is DAVID
Wilcox, the Judge of the municipalcourt,
and the suit 10 the outgrowth OF an Old
dispute between the members OF the
council and the court. The story IN all
its details 10 long one. Briefly stated,
it 10 that The council at Sank Centre
claimed that David Wilcox, the munich
pal Judge, IN order to avert the abolish
ment OF the court which was not paving
expenses had agreed to serve for $500
instead OF $500. the salary at which ne
was elected and it proceeded to pay him
bat $500. Judge Wilcox brought suit
and the court held that the Judge was
entitled to $500 year. This raised the
ire OF the city fathers and they took
turns in roasting the court. They
passed long resolutions in which many
things were set forth and among other
things thev said that they believed that
the judicial system should be adminis-
tered BY upright and honorable men"
These resolutions were spread upoa the
records OF the proceedings of the city
council aud were published in the Sank
Centre Avalanche and HERALD about
January 9th, Now the honorable court
takes exception to these resolutions and
he claims that their publication was a
libelous and scurritous attack upon his
dignity and that they have wrought
great injury to "his good name, fame
and credit"
To heal rhe wounds of his lacerated
reputation he wants $4,000 from the
following Sark Centre citizens: Alex.
Moore, VA. Whipple. A. E. Erwin, and
F. Cooper. The latter 10 the city
clerk. Notices of the commencent of the
suit were served on the deiendents to-
day.
The plaintiff alleges that the publica-
ton Of the article referred to intended
and did stigmatize him "a corrupt,
dishonorable and dishonest municipal
Judge end that his conduct as such
Judge and in his individual capacity was
dishonest and dishonorable. This he
claims DESTROYED the confidence in which
he was held as municipal judge by the
people and subjected him to the scorn
and contempt of the public.-St. Cloud
Times OF Wednesday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13

Finest line of ladies' handkerchiefs
side combs. and notions of all kinds in
the city at W. c. Warren & Co.
W. c. Warren & Co have lust received
an immense stock OF window shades
Wnitn they are going to sell at new
pee LOT oauk Centre. Examine their
Night operator Mahoney of the Great
Northern has been relieved. and will uo
to St. Paul. it is said. with the Duluth
road. A. T. Anderson, formerly of this
city becomes day operator and day oo-
erator Reddington goes on to night
MRS. Sam. Simonton. assisted by Mrs.
3. b. Simontop, will entertain the ladies
OF the Methodist church and their
friends at a coffee from two to 1--WE o.
clock on Thursday afternoon of NEXT
week. All are invited.
Freight Agent Briggs of the Great
Northern was in town on Tuesday.
Jacob Irwin mas erected barn in the
rear Of his residence lot on Oak st.
The families OF r. T. Greene and M.
=. Kelsey are camping on Birch Lake.
It 10 reported chat seven or eight
'norses were Frustrated with the heat
IN the harvest field at Meters Grove
last Friday.
Ice cream and cake will be served on
FIR. Fitz-Gerald's grou nds on Wednes-
day evening. August 18th, from 4 to 10
p. m. All are invited,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13

The sound money club composed of all
who believe in maintaining sound cur
rency, irrespective of party, will meet at
the CITY Opera House on Tuesday
evening next at o'clock. The meeting
will be an interesting one. All are in
vited. By order of COMMITTEES.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13
4 RED Cross KNIGHT.

The crimson glow Of sunlight falls
Along the monumental walls
Where still in faded pomp are read
The nsme and virtues Of the dead.
Yet from yon efigy Of knight
The craven name has vanished quite.
No word remains. but stories tell
That he who sleeps fought true and went
In kindness swift, In vengeance slow.
A constant friend. courteous foe.
Who partly fought for love OF tight,
But chiefly for the love OF right.
To Holy Land he rode away;
Seek thou holy land today.
With sword and battleax he strove:
Seek thou the armory Of love.
he won on earth poor renown:
Win thou on earth loves fsdeless crown.
Arthur L. salmon In Gentleman's Magazine
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13
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vuoasso o. SunIo ew ,nW smsosq sp usqM
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Not one part but eyeyy
part Of HIRES Rootbeer
tends toward making it
the perfect temperance
and healthgiving drink.
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13
Immsn.. fortune. In Trees. !,

The timber wealth Of the. United
States gives yearly product Of over .
billion dollars, or twice the value Of
the entire output Of all the mines put
together-gold, silver. coal. iron. cop
per, zinc and the rest. This is re-
source worth keeping, and yet we are
cutting into our capital at the fearful
rate Of 20 per cent each year, as only
about % per cent Of the timber market
Is represented by new growth. As for
losses nom the fires that are started by
locomotives, cattlemen, berry pickers,
hunters and incendiaries, it gives suff-
cient idea Of what they cost Us, to be
told by the forestry commissioners Of
Pennsylvania that his state alone prob
ably suffers to the extent of $50. 900, 600
annually from this one cause. Not only
the trees are lost in these mighty con-
fagrations, the vegetable mold which
would supply fertility to the soil for
future agricultural purposes, or food for
the roots of second growth Of forest,
IL burned, and the first step is taken on
that easy descent to landslide or flood
bed.
The Sacred 30 Tree.
On the night of Oct. 2, 1887, the tree
worshipers Of Ceylon met with an ir-
reparable calamity. During one of the
worst storms that ever ragged ON the is
land their sacred DO tree was thrown to
the ground. The Oldest written descrip-
ton of this wonderful tree known to
exist is that by Fa Ham, a Chinese his
A.-;... sd tr..-cln. ..-kc .;s;tnd e. t~ae
in the year Ala A. d. According to the
learned Chinaman, it was then 702 years
eli3, having been planted by King De-
vinipiatissa in the year 2SS before cur
era began. II the above data be correct,
and there is no reason for doubling 1t, the
DO tree was moro than ALTO years old
when the storm ended its career ON the
date mentioned above. St Louis Re
public.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-08-13

waiter. Gus shook himself.
He felt chilly. Punch, he said. land
make it hoti' He drank one glass and
then another, and still another, to while
away the time. He was the only person
there. In due time the last train had
arrived, and he could stay no longer.
They were about to close up.
In sheer desperation he looked at his
watch.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
Irving's Face.

The vanity Of popular star Is proven
bal, but Henry Irving is g grand e1cep-
ton to the general rule. Whatever he may
think OF his talents the sin, II it be one,
OF personal vanity cannot be laid at his
door. Not long ngo he was supping with
q congenial crowd. He happened to glance
at mirror opposite and said:
However l have succeeded in life with
that face Is bigger mystery to me, my
friends, than it can possibly be to any one
else"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-30
A Serious Threat.

In on Irish provincial paper is the fol-
lowing notice: Whereas, Patrick O'Con-
nor lately left his lodgings, this is to give
notice Tint If he does not return immedi-
ately and pay for the Same he will be ad-
yertiaed -