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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27
Judge Morrow Decides That
Zante Currants Are
Dutiable.
IMPORTANT TO CALIFORNIA
The Producer in This State Protected
and a Large Saving Is the
Result.

Judge Morrow yesterday rendered a
decision in the Zante currant cases.
holding that currants coming from
other places than the island of Zante
were Zante currants in the meaning
of the tariff law, and therefore subject
to duties. The Appraisers at New York
had decided that these currants were not
dutiable. This decision was reversed by
Judge Morrow. 1t means great saving
to the California producer.
Collector Wise first brought the matter
up. He applied for writ of review of the
questions of law involved in the decision
of the Board of United States General Ap-
praisers at New York in the matter of the
classification of 500 barrels of cIrrants at
San Francisco, which were invoicea as
Opium Pudding Label Currants.' The
Collector classified them as Zante cur
rants and assessed duty of IL cents
a pound thereon. The importers filed
protest with the Board of General
Appraisers, claiming that the currants
were not Zante currants, but currants
grown in the province of Greece, and
therefore free of duty as dried fruit not
otherwise provided for in the Wilson bill
The Appraisers upheld the protest and
thereupon Collector Wise referred the
question to the United States court for
final adjudication. Judge Morrow re-
viewed the testimony at great length and
held that the term "Zante currant used
in paragraph 217 of the Wilson act was
employed in commercial sense, as under
stood in this country. and applies to all
currants of that name or kind wherever
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27
Beverwyck Handicap Steeple.
chase a Gift for the
Jumper.
FIRST CHOICES FARED WELL.
lamar II Scores Again-Major Cook
Beat Babe Murphy a Block-La
Mascota in Front.

Racegoers who ventured out in the
squally weather yesterday did not see
much of a contest for the Beverwyck stake,
decided over the full steeplechase course,
about two and quarter miles. The guar
anteed value to the winning jumper was
the tidy sum of $500, and six accepted the
handicapper's allotments. Bellringer
looked nicely placed with but 153 pounds
to shoulder and he was rightfully made a
prime favorite, the general price in the
ring being 8 to 5, although nearing post
time a shade better was obtainable. J OC
looked we'll treated with 134 pounds up,
but he has been performing with poor
success of late and was practically friend
less, going back in the betting from to IL.
Nestor and Arundel looked to have an out
side chance. but My Luck, delegated to
carry $50 pounds, was held in altogether
too high esteem by the Handicapped, and
although commanding considerable back
ing, cut no hgure in the running. The
fayorite alternated with The Lark in TAX
ing the jumps in the lead. until the tenth
hurdle was reached, when Spence gave
Bellringer his head and he spreadeagled
his field, passing the stand fully fifteen
lengths in front of Arundel, lighting for
his head. The Lark, who tired badly the
last quarter of mile, finished in third
place. With about twelve pounds more
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27

on the back CT the winner there might
have been semblance of contest.
The showers of rain had made the track
heavy, but there was very little mud fly
ing. The favorites met with much better
success than on the preceding day. four OF
the six sent into the starters hands reach
ing the tape first.
A five-furlong scramble, run over the in
side course with the weights raised twenty
eight pounds above the scale, was the first
event decided and resulted in very easy
win for the Z to favorite, Huntsman, with
w. Clancy up, who led from start to finish.
Fond Hope, 40 to outsider, finished in
the place.
The good youngster, lamar II, appeared
for the first time in the colors of the ST.
Louis turfman, Dan Honig. and celebrated
the occa sion by capturing the four-furlong
dash cleverly by length, with the top
heavy to 10 choice, Adam Andrew, at his
heels. The winner opened in the bettir g
at 6 to 5 and was allowed torecede until to
l was offered against him, finally closing
at to 5.
Jack Follansbee's fast flly, La Mas
Gotta, looked the best of the eight that
started in the fourth race, cheap five
and half furlongs, selling affair, and was
heavily played at to 5. She was cut Off
at the far turn, but got through next the
rail, swinging into the stretch and passing
Crawford, won at the wire by a length.
Banjo came strong at the end, taking the
place from Crawford.
There were but four starters in the mile
selling race. and the wise division "killed"
it. Opening at to 10, Babe Murphy was
played down to to 10. at the last mo-
ment the educated money went in on
Major Cook, and from twos his odds speed
lily tumbled down to 8 to 2. Little Hewitt,
astride the first choice, lost several lengths
making the first turn, and the Major,
opening up big gap of daylight, won
pulling up.
ending in an easy win for the 3 to 2 choice.
Joe Terry, who outfooted Nelson through
the stretch. The latter was backed down
from II to 8 to 1, and looked a winner up
to the last furlong.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27
MARGUERITE's MS.
Discovery of Unknown Writings of the
Renaissance Queen.

Discovery of Unknown Writings of the
Renaissance Queen.
Queen Marguerite of Navarro, the sister
of Francis [ and grandmother of Henry
~ of France, has been accorded a promi-
nent place in French literature, for her
collection of novels, the "Heptameron."
Besides this, the religious book, "Le
Mirolr du Chretien" (The Mirror of
Christian) has been known to be
her work. Quite recently Professor Abel
Lefranc, the secretary of the Col
lege de France, made the important dis
covery that a manuscript in the Ma
tional Library bearing the number "a, ,21S,
contains heretofore unknown works of
Marguerite of Navarro. The manuscript,
which was written about the middle of the
sixteenth century, contains In some 200
pages about 10000 lines III verse; there are
two epic poems; ten epistles in verse; two
didactic poems, lie Navire" and Lies
Prisons" and great number of short re-
ligious songs, "Chansons Spirituelles." One
of the most curious poems N lie Navire,"
which is so called because Marguerite
compares herself in it with vessel, which.
after the death of Francis 1, has lost its
captain.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27

enough to miss Frank Maskey, that great,
whole-souled candy man, and could not
find Raphael WE'LL of the White House,
but it does seem to me that got fair ex.
preston of the Kearny-street merchants
opinions as to the merits of joys Vegeta BILE
SarsaparilIa. It was one clean, straight,
ing Endorsement. Condensed into
a sentence it might be allowed to run this
way-Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparilla is a
grand tonic, is an excellent blood purifier;
it helps the kidneys and liver and the sys-
tenn generally. WILLIAM CHENHALLs.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27
1t Was the Dog.

In well-known street in London q
beggar was often seen plodding about with
a small dog. The dog was held by piece
of chain. and had round his neck a
placard, with "Pity the blind" in large
red letters. Mr.. T, passing one day,
dropped a sixpence into the mans out
stretched hand. "Halloar he cried, as
he was turning away, Twas that half
sovereign gave yon?"
mo, sir-no," answered the beggar;
"only sixpence."
80" said Mr.. T. "you are not
blind, then, after all p
"Bless you, sir, mol" he replied. "You
see, the placard refers to the dog. He's
blind-not me!"-Tit-Bits.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27
Perfumes for Horses.

There are some perfumes that are very
grateful to horses, however little credit a
horse may commonly receive for possess
ing dellcacy Of scent.
Horse trainers are aware of the fact, and
make use of their knowledge in training
stubborn animals.
Many trainers have favorite perfumes.
the composition of which they keep a
secret, and it is the possession of this
means of appealing to the horses esthetic
sense that enables SO many of them to ac-
burg Dispatch.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27
= THE UNION FOREVER"
The Mayor Engages the First Regiment
Band to Play at. the Sutro
Raths.


His Honor the Mayor and the Musi-
clans Mutual Protective Union have, so
to speak, exchanged the kiss OF peace. As
already noted in THE CALL the Mayor has
expressed his sympathy with the objects
of the union and stated that his engage
ment of non-union musicians to play at
the Sutro baths was an inadvertence on his
part.
AT special meeting of the executive
committee of the union yesterday Secretary
Samuel Davis read a communication from
the Mayor TO the effect that the First Regi-
ment Band, consisting OF union musicians,
under the leadership of George Bennett
had been engaged and would play at the
baths for the future. In view OF this action
on Mr.. Sutro's part the union will stand
up for his Honor from now. heneeforth, or
as Mr.. Davis expressed it yesterday: 'The
Mayor is brick and has made US all his
firm friends"
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27

This was the end of the first days inter
views on Kearny street. 1t did seem as
though one might have gone in every store
that there was and found Endorsements.
tried to see Julius Raphael, the great
clothier, but he was out. Had he been ac-
cessible should have quoted his opinion
as faithfully as / have endeavored to cite
thai Of other people. was unfortunate
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-27

Countess Fritz Hohenau is a cousin of
the German Emperor. She has this winter
introduced the custom in Brussels for
ladies to ride to hounds astride. Beyond
this she has organized club of aristocratic
women who are to lend their countenance
to this most unSeemly style
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
The Councils Work.

AT meeting of the City Council last week,
a chain gang was established for the city. Mr..
W. q. Kinney resigned from the school board
and DR.. N. Wayt was elected in his place
Mr.. G. G.. Wheat resigned from the same
board and Mr.. c. G. Berry was elected in his
stead.
Mr.. J. A. Moore was elected superintendent
OF the City Water Works
$4,000 were appropriated with which tc
finish Central Avenue.
The Police Justice was made the head of the
police force, and some important regulations
adopted for the government of the force IN
this city. A report of the City Treasurer was
received. An ordinance was adopted requir-
ing wheelmen to use bell, brake and
lantern whilst riding at night in the park.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
ALcdge of EIkS.

A lodge of Elks was organized last Thurs
day night in this city in Red Mems Hail. L
begins it career with thirty members. Thi:
is charitable organization and one of thu
best in the country. 1t will be instituted BY
the following gentlemen from Richmond
who belong to the Grand Lodge of Elks, Of
Virginia.
Thomas G. Leath, Grand Exalated Ruler.
]. H. Chatiague, Esteemed Leading Knight
Juan A. Pizzini. junior, Esteemed Loya
Knight.
Capt. j. B. Angle, Secretary.
w. A. Kleveshl, Treasurer.
d. H. Brimmer, Tiler.
Phipip Hellstern, Inner Guard.
T. R. A. Burke, Esquire.
William Goodman, Chaplain.
The lodge will be organized by District
Deputy Grand Ruler Juan A. Pizzini, Sr.
J. A. Pizzini Jr T. G. Leath, J. 3. Angle,
George W. Epps are members of the grand
lodge of the order J. B. Angle has been
secretary of the Richmond lodge. No. 45, over
ten years. J. II. Chataigne, Esteemed Lead
ing knight, and J. A Pizzini, Jr Esteemed
Loyal Knight, ana william OoOonlan, CHAP
lain, and P Hellstern, Inner Guard, of the
Richmond lodge.
The following officers have been selected
for the Staunton lodge
Exalted Ruler W. F. Summerson.
Esteemed Leading Knight, John McQuaide
Esteemed Loyal Knight, Thomas ]. Crow
der
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, DR.. NJ. O.
Burkholder.
Secretary, Heber Ker.
Treasurer, A. NJ. Valz.
Tiler, Thomas Kivlighan.
Trustees John B. Guntner, NJ Hounihar
| and J. J. Kilgalen.
Juan A. Pizzini is owner and editor of the
Catholic Visitor, of Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
LAWN PARTY.

A large lawn party will be given in DR.. A.
G. L. Van Lears meadow on the Spring Hill
road, miles from Staunton, Thursday even
ing, Aug. Goth, if fair, and if not, the next
fair evening. Supper and ali the usual refresh
ments of the best quality will be served, and
every effort will be made to give all good
time. The money to be used for church, re
pairing, painting, &c. Music will be furnish
ed by the Roman Band and quite an enjoyable
time may be confidently expected. Come and
have nice moonlight drive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
Sunday School Union.

The twelfth annual meeting of the Sunday
School Union of Augusta county, begins at
Mt. Sidney to-day, and will last for three
days.
Rev. ]. N. Vandeventer, pastor of the Old
Stone Church, is president.
The annual sermon will be preached by
Rev. w. I. Jones of Laurel Hill, very inter
esting program is mapped out, for each day,
and most enjoyable time is anticipated.
Messrs. D. M. Click Jas. T. Clark, G. L.
Wilson and C. R. Knowles will participate in
the musical features.
Rev. ]. T. Wightman of Lexington and
Rev. J. H. Taylor will preach during the SEES
| or
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
Killed by the Train.

Joseph Bowers, an employee of the Bodley
Wagon Works, was killed on Thursday even
ing last by the local C. & 0. passenger train,
which is due here about half past seven in the
evening, but which was late On the evening
the killing occurred.
Bowers, who was in town, but who lives
near the Wagon Works for some reason start
ed to the B. & O.. Depot, but instead of going
down by the Virginia Hotel went up by the
White Star Mills and walked down the r. K.
track He was not mangled, but his bones
were so broken that death must have been
instantaneous. He was a member OF the
Pythian Order, and the Junior Order of Amer.
lean Mechanics. He was about AZ years OF
age, and leaves wife and child. No blame is
attached to the railroad The Coroner viewed
the remains, but deemed an inquest unneces-
sary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
PURE AND WHOLESOME QUALITY

SUICIDE OF A HOTEL KEEPER
Clifton Forge, Va, August 4.-George
Bridgewater, proprietor of the Hotel
Clifton, committed suicide yesterday
afternoon by shooting himself in the
breast and head with pistol. just
when the act was committed no one
knows, but is supposed to have been
between and o'clock, though the
deed was not found out until half past
6 o'clock, when his dead body was dis
covered by a bell-boy.
About 2 O'Clock, the steward says, he
went in the pantry and drank {; glass
of claret. From there he is supposed
to have gone to his room. Some time
after o'clock two of the lady guests
of the hotel, whose rooms are separat-
ed from Mr.. Bridgewater's only by a
room and a passage, heard two shots.
which they thought were bowls pop
ping. The steward and bell boy also
heard shots, but did not investigate
them.
The deceased was a native of Wales
and was about forty five years old. He
was formerly employed at the Nc
Curdy House. in Clifton Forge, and
also at the Interment. in Covington.
He took charge of the Hotel Clifton
last fall. His only known relative is
brother, who lives at West Charles
ton, Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
Highland County Items.

Judge Charles Grattan and daughter, Miss
Sallie, of Staunton, spend Tuesday night at
the Commercial. They left Wednesday fol-
Webster Springs.
Mr.. Arthur Jerome, of Staunton, arrived
here Wednesday evening on the hack, and
was met by his friend Collingwood Dickson
| of Trimble P. O., whom he has come to visit
Little George Stephenson, nine-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs o. A. Stephenson of Meadow
Dale, was seriously hurt Wednesday morning
| by being kicked ont he head by sucking
colt Drs. Campbell and K. H. Trimble were
summoned
| Mr.. Jake Wamsley, of Staunton, and hi
sister, Mrs. J. b. Bradshaw, Of Mcdowell
passed through town Tuesday on their retur,
from Randolph county, W. Va, where the,
have been visiting relatives
Mr.. Jack Reader, of Bridgewater who ha
been travelling in West Virginia for som
time, returned to his home this week H
spent day in Monterey with his friend, Mrs
| w. A Cunningham.
Prof. j. W. Miller and wife of Roanoke, ar
visiting Mrs. Miller's father, Samuel Hiner O
| Doe Hill.
Mr. O. A. Bird has returned from the Vii
ginia Summer School of Methods, at Cha1
lottesville. He has accepted position in tn
school at Doe Hill-The above items are fror
the Recorder.
Cattle are beginning to be shipped, Porte
& Christie started north last week with thos
purchased from Mrs. VIM. Hevener, fifty-egt
head weighing 400 lbs. The same partit
have purchased sixtytwo head of L. II. Stel
henson which will weigh 1900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
Torrid Heat.

During the last week we have experienced
the hottest weather in years, 95 to 9S degrees
for several days. There has been no real suf-
fering of which we have heard, in this local
ity, but doubtless weak persons and young
children have been affected by it to a degree
we have not heard.
Throughout the North and West there has
been great suffering and many deaths. AT
Kansas City, Mo-, the thermometer reached
102 in the shade. We call attention to the
necessity of care in food and drink. Avoid
as much as possible large draughts of ice
water. A little thoughtfulness and care may
save YOUR life
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12

A person giving his name as James Il
Warren was arrested on last Saturday in real
of the Virginia Hotel, on account of hi:
strange actions. He had made threats against
the life of Mr.. Isadore Cohen, ready-1nade
clothier of this city, and as it appeared thai
he had not bought any clothes there, the
threat caused suspicion. This with othel
strange actions caused commission of lunacy
to be summoned and his sanity to be enquiret
into. During the investigation he gave
marked evidences of being in his right mind
One in particular which caused the justices tt
waver greatly. Our City Sergeant requested
of him loan of ten dollars. But Warner
declined the request because he said he knew
the City Sergeant. This evidence of SOUND
mind nearly led to his release. But the jus
tees finding that many insane persons hayt
lucid periods sent him to Jail to await the
action of the Hospital authorities. No ont
seems to know where Warren is from.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12

Miss Maude Bryan, of Mississippi, niece
of w. J. Bryan, Democratic nominee fol-
President, is in the city, guest of the Misses
Trout on North Augusta street. Miss Bryan
possesses face which exhibits marked intel
lectuality, and she was former member OF
the faculty of the Virginia Female Institute
-tNourc y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
WAqurNGTON Au1ust Tndoo

WASHINGTON, August g. Judge
Samuel w. Shellabarger, one of the
most prominent members of the Wash
ington bar, died at 8 o'clock tonight
Samuel w. Shellabarger was born in
Clark county. Ohio, on December 10,
1917. He was member of the first
Legislature of Ohio that met under the
present constitution, and in 1860 was
elected to Congress as republican
He took his seat in the special session
that met in accordance with President
Lincoln's call on July 4, 1861, and
served in 1S61-63, 1S65-'69 and in 1870
'73. He was on the special committee
on the assassination of President Lin
coin and the New Orleans riots. He
was minister to Portugal in 1S69-'70.
aud in 1S74-'75 was a member of the
civil-service commission.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
OUR, JOURNEY AROUND TIE WORLD

This highly instructive and splendidly illus
trated volume is a record of recent journey
around the world, by Rev. Francis E. Clark,
DID,, President Of the United Societies of Chris
tian Endeavor, and his wife. Throughout the
long journey, which occupied more than
year, and covered nearly fifty thousand miles
by sea and land, they enjoyed rare OppOrtuni-
ties for observation and study. 1t Is one of
the most valuable books ever issued by the
American press,
1t contains steel-plate portraits of DR.. Clark
and of his wife, from recent photographs;
large map, exhibiting the whole world at
single glance, showing the authors Journey
from the beginning to the end, and go fine IL
Illustrations, from photographs from life and
6fO pages. These must be seen to be apprec1-
ated.
The work is published by the old and we'll
known firm of A. ID. WOrthingtOn u Co., Hart
ford, Conn.,, whose imprint is sufficient guar
antee of the excellence of the vaiume.
J. A. ANDES, Agent.
july..29 Ats Weyer's Cave, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12

Mr.. R. H. Catlett is reported to have con-
tracted for the erection of handsome home
on Berkeley street in this city. Mr.. J. M
Wilson is the contractor for the superstruc
~ture and Mr.. VIM. Larner for the stone work
The location will be beautiful one and the
surroundings, amongst the most desirable in
the city. The estimated cost is said to be
about $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12

FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. Va, Aug.
6.-Mr Joseph H. Powell died here
yesterday after lingering illness. Mr..
Powell was one of the rising lawyers
of the Fairfax bar. He was in the
prime of life, and was candidate for
the county judgeship when Judge D.
NJ. Chichester was elected four years
ago, and proved a strong competitor
in the race He had been an active
and useful member OF the democratic
party in this county. He was one of
the delegates to the recent convention
at StauntOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
Lightning Killed One, Left One

report reached the city on Saturday
morning that Mr.. Wichael had been killed
Anderson, of North River, came in later and
verified the report. Mr.. Wichael and anothe
man took refuge under tree during a rair
storm and Mr.. W. was struck and killed
whilst the other escaped with a stunning
AJ,03lS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12
MAR RACES.

AILEY-BROWNLEY.- Near this city, on
August 5th, 1896. Mr.. Culhbert B. Bailey Of
charlottesville Va. and Miss Carrie BrOwn-
ley Of this county.
ANDES-DEpRIEST.-O August 9Th. at the
home of the bride in this county, Mr.. Ernest
E Landes and Miss Lucy A. Depriest, both
of this county.
THOMAS -ZIMMERMAN.-By the Rev. Mr..
Maiden Mr. Jouette l.. Thomas to Miss q. M.
Zimmerman, all of this county.
DOUGHERTY CAMPBELL. At the resi-
dence of the BRIDES father, Mr.. J. w. Camp
hell of near Spottswood, Mr.. John NJ. Dough-
erty to Miss Annie Belle Campbell.
IOWRY-PARSONS-A Elkins, Randolph
county, on the 9Th ulto., by Rev. G. S; Ling
hamfetter, pastor of David Memorial Church,
T. C. Lowry, of Pocahontas county. to Miss
Mary l. Parsons, of Randolph county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12

The Bare ore bank recently purchased by a
party of capitalists through Mr.. Jas. T. Light
ner is now being worked. A shaft is being
sunk and the ore is to be lifted and tested in
quantity and quality, when, if satisfactory
the company will erect furnace at Basic
where it will be worked
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-12

The Baldwin District Far Association will
hold its twenty eighth annual fair upon its
own grounds at Stauntou, Va, on October
9Th, 9TH, Sth and 9th, 1896.
The premium list has been revised and i'm
proved and an appropriation of $1,000 made
for trials of speed. There will be attractions
to interest all who attend and nothing to Of
fend will be authorized upon the grounds
The following gentlemen were named by the
board as committee to have charge of ths
track and amusements: Messrs. John W
Todd, B. F. Terry, M. A. McComb, T. J
Crowder, A. f. Withrow and Capt. E. A. Full
cher.