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The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
win Be Tested.

OAKLAND, CAL, June 1.-THE right of
merchants to offer chance for big prize
W ith every purchase of goods is likely to
he tested in the courts. The Chief of Po-
lice believes it is lottery scheme under
the law and has notified several who are
doing so to desist on that ground.
Some have complied with the request,
while other refuse to comply and say they
will test the matter,
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
GnId-snikinr Dalnred

LIVERMORE, CAL, June 1.-THE cere-
m ony of laying the last rail of the Corral
Hollow road in the canyon near LIVER
more, which was programmed for to-day,
had to be postponed, owing to some DELAY
in building the last section. The two gold
spikes will be driven some day next week.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
VAN COURT DISMISSED,
No Longer Superintendent and
Boxing Instructor of the
Acme Club.
Directors Declare He Was Working
in the interests of the
Reliance.
OAKLAND OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO CALL, |
Q0Q Rrnadu uau luna IL

OAKLAND OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO GALL,
908 Broadway, June IL.
The trouble that has been brewing in
the Acme Club reached climax tonight.
A meeting of the directors was held, and
De Witt Van Court was dismissed from
the employ of the club as boxing instructor
and superintendent.
The trouble commenced about six
months ago, when Lou Hardie was dis
charged to make room for Van Court.
About half of the club favored each man
and there was great danger at the time of
there being a serious split. A few weeks
ago the directors, feeling that the best in
terests of the club demanded that every
economic move should De taken that was
possible, suggested that the instructors be
laid off for the summer months, when
most of the members are out of town.
This was very unpleasant news to Van
Court, and it is said that the Reliance
Club, the great rival of the Acme, at once
told Van Court that they would employ
him if he could bring seventy-hve mem
bers of the Acme Club into the Reliance.
Thiswas reported to the Acme directors,
and at to-night's meeting they decided to
dispense with Van Courts services forth
with.
The meeting was very exciting one
and lasted till IL o'clock. The whole of
the proceedings are not given out, but it
was stated that several members of the
club had been acting in a manner unbe-
coming to them and that there was
likely to be many suspensions on account
of delinquency of dues.
One OF the directors said tonight:
''When we met tonight we sent for Van
Court and told him of all that we had
heard and he admitted that it was true.
We then discharged him from being sup
erintendent and boxing instructor and
also dismissed him from membership in
the club.
"He was life mempe and was the
founder of the club about fifteen years
ago. He is one of the best-known athletic
instructors on the coast, but we had no
alternative after he acknowledged that he
was working in the interests of the Reli-
ance Club. We also appointed Lou Hardie
as superintendent"
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
MADE THE PACE
IN Los ANGELES,
Mrs. Musette GoldSon Is
Awarded an Absolute
Divorce.
A SURPRISED HUSBAND.
He Was Expecting the Decree
in the Alameda
Court.
SOME ELECTRIC ROMANCE.
Result of a Three.Days' Courtship
and an Elopement Two
Years Ago.
SOME ELECTRIC ROMANCE.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,
90S Broadway, June IL. {

Mrs. W. N. Goldson Jr., better known as
Miss Musette Chick, has outwitted her
husband. This morning she was granted
a divorce in Los Angeles by Judge Smith
and ten minutes later she had wired the
news to her friends IN this city.
About a month ago w. N. Goldson
brought suit against his wife for divorce
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
LATEST sHIPPING INTELLIGENOE.

Movements of Trans Atlantic Steamers.
NEW YORK-Arriyed June 11-Stmr Werken.
dam from Rotterdam.
Sailed June 11-stmr zsandam for Amsterdam;
stmr Normania, for Ham burg.
CHERBOURG-Arrived out June 11-Stmr
Columbia.
NAPLES-Arrived out June 11-Stmr Fulda.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES out June ll-Stmr
Spree
LIVERPOOL-Arrived June 11-stmr Rhyn-
land, from Philadelphia
York.
ROTTERDAM-Sailed june l1-Stmr Amster-
dam. for New York.
LONDON-Arrived out June 11-Stmr Noodle.
Sailed June 11-Stmr Mohawk, for New YORK.
r. LIZARD-PasSed June 11-Stmr Illinois, from
Philadelphia TO Antwerp.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

Thomas Agnew Jr. that he desired to get
a conviction in the first case, as if this was
done the other Chinese would likely for
felt bail and not appear for trial.
Officer Curtis denied making any such
statements on the stand, and Jucge Wood
overruled the objection.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

Schmidt whose controversy with Stutt
Bros. regarding the closing of Cedar street
attracted much attention some weeks ago,
to-day succeeded in having the street de-
clared closed, and the Suits have sus-
pended work for few DAYS.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

of ex-senator George E. Whitney, de-
ceased, was ordered distributed to-day &C
cording to the terms of the will. After
each of the children is given $500 the
widow is to have the balance of the $780,
600 estate.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
PANEL CHALLENGED.
Attempt of the Lottery Dealers Attor-
neY TO Dismiss the Jury.

ney 20 DIsIhIss Lhe July.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 1L-Attorney
Tom NJ. Bradley, representing the recent
Iy raided Chinese lottery joints, at
tempted to have the entire VenIre of jurors
summoned to try the first case dismissed
to-day on the ground that Officer Curtis,
who summoned them, was biased.
The attorney claims that the officer told
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

ence and observation have been that such
assertions are mischievous and unscien-
tific.
Following are the names of the gradu-
ates of the different courses:
Classical course-Harold C. Bradley, Jennie
Ellison, Mary T. Gallagher, Melvin S. Good,
Annie NJ Grant, N C. Gregory George H.
Senger, Flora Wilson.
Literary course-William ]. Acheson, Eliza.
beth Annis, May Bentley, George Brehm, Nor
ris H. Covert, Roy Dickerson. Grace E. Dob
bins, Florence NJ. Premier, Lulu F. Frame,
Richard Haseltine, Charlotte Henley, Augu tus
Higgins, Allegro Hutton, Elma Mans field,
Edward MeCIeave, Celia Paroni, Peter N. Ras-
mussen, L. E. Roberts, Ray simonds, Agnes
Steedman, Elsie Thompson, Annie B. Voor-
hees, Fred Watrous Stella West, G. H. Masters
Scientific course-Ella Bunnell, Fred Colby,
Claude de Vore, Lucy w. Deming. Margaret
Daherty, Margaret Fee, David Goodale, Paul
Harmon, Ethel L. Heanan, S. Henderson, May
Howell Alva Hughes, Chester Judson, J. L.
Kennedy, F. w. Kerns, A. w. Kierulff, Mile
Newmark, Carlton Parker, Erie G. Parks Fred
Reed, H. Roberts, Fred Rucklidge, Frank
Shideler, Norman E. Smith, Anna Thayer,
BERTHE Tucker, Fannie Tyrrell, John T. War
rem, Louis Warren, Mark White George Will
helm, Herbert NJ Woodsum, Harvey Zehner.
Limited students = Daisy NJ. Clark, Viera
Gage, Alice Stewart, Grace Tyrrell.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
PAVILION AUCTION HOUSE.
THIS DAY.

THIS DAY.
friday. ................-.........J June 12, 1895,
AT IL o'clock A. NJ at
702 Van Ness Avenue Near Turk Street
FL WILL SELL THE.
CONCERT GRAND FRIGHT PIANO,
elegant Pieces Oak Upholstery, French-p plate Gold
leaf Mantel Mirror, Proof Etchings c-a-Brac
Lace Curtains. Portieres, Grand English Oak
Chamber Set, Oak Folding Bed ana Bureau, Rock
ers, Chairs, Couches, Magnificent Oak SIdeboard
Extension Table and Chairs, Glassware, Water
back Range, Agateware, ETC.; Body Brussels Car
pet good as new.
S. BASCH, Auctioneer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
CHAS. LEVY & Co. AUCTIONEERS.

SaIesroOms-1135 Market Street,
Between Seventh and Eighth. Regular SaIedays
Tuesdays and Fridays Telephone, Jessie 76l.
THIS DAY.
un0 1885,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ at salesrooms,
1135 MARKET ST., bet. 7th and Sth,
WE WILL SELL
Elegant Line of Furniture. Carpets, Upright Piano,
Stoves and Ranges: also Counters. Showcases,
Vienna Chairs, Refrigerator, Crockery, Glassware,
etc. CHAS. LEVY d CO., AuctioneersL
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

Fried shrimps and grasshoppers are sold
in the markets of Mexico. Both are
cooked whole and so eaten.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
HAS SUNG FOR
HALF A CENTURY,
Mrs. Blake-AlverSon Lent
Her Voice to Aid Union
Soldiers.
HER JUBILEE RECEPTION
Made Her Debut in an Ohio
Church When a Little
Maid of 10.
SINGS as Justify as EVER.
Helped Largely to Carry San Ber.
nardino for Harrison and Re.
publicanism.
SINGS AS Justify AS EVER.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
908 Broadway, June II.
Fifty years ago tomorrow, at the First
Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati little
maiden 10 years old made her first appear
ance as chorister in the church choir.
The notes of praise were then girlish,
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
McKissick-Dornin Wedding.

BERKELEY, CAL, June 1.-Louis B.
McKissick, son of jude McKissick of
Oakland, was ma rried this afternoon to
Miss Agnes Dornin, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Dornin, at the residence of the
BRIDES parents on Dwight way. The we'd
ding was strictly private, only few of the
most intimate friends and relatives being
present, mum mbering in all about forty per-
sons. The decorations were beautiful and
the presents received were numerous and
elegant. After a short bridal tour the
couple will make their home in Sacra-
mento, where the groom is engaged in
business
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
At the State Dairy Association.

BERKELEY, CAL, June 11.-Professor
Wood worth and Instructor Jaffa of tbe
university will leave in few days to at
tend the meeting of the State Dairy Asso-
citation in Hum boldt County.
Schmidt Closes the Street.
BERKELEY, CAL, June 11.-W. J.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
AUCTION Sales
35 ROOMS ELEGANT FURNITURE
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
LAURENCE VINCENT

To BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUUIIUN.
LAURENCE VINCENT,
General Auctioneer and Commission Merchant
Office, room 610, Spreckels Building 927 Market ST.
THIS DAY,
Nusy uIle LIZ L oOOJ
At IL O'Clock A. NJ, on the premises,
S22 POLK ST, Mr.. GOLDEN GATE AV.,
....I WILL SELL.
Tne Elegant Furniture contained in 95 rooms;
Parlor Upholstery; Oak, Walnut Cherry and Ash
chamber suits; Bedsteads, Bureaus, Wardrobes,
Chinonlefs, Elegant Folding Beds, Tapestry Car
pets, Spring ana Cnried Hair Mattresses, Blankets
spreads, Feather Plhows, sheets, ETC.; Extension
Table, Ranges and an immense qua nifty of useful
Household Furniture too numerous to mention.
NoTE-The especial attention of furniture deal
ers, lodging-house keepers and the public in
general is called TO this sale.
Terms-Cash.
LAURENCE VINCENT, Auctioneer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
The whitney Estate,

OAKLAND, CAL, juno 1.-THE estate
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

OAKLAND, CAL, June 11.-While rid
ing out San Pablo avenue Monday about
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
Rev. wendte Will Return.

OAKLAND, CAL, June IL. - Rev.
Charles w. Wendte and his bride will re-
turn to this city from Boston about July
1. leading member of his church says
Mr.. Wendte will not accept the call to the
East, but will remain in Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
A DOCTORS FIND.

Mysterious Work of Some Young Men
in Vacant Lot Near
Berkeley,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27

by reason of the outbreak, and it ought
not to be made the object of the reprisals
OF both sides for the convenience OF poll
ticians.
1t is high time that the conflict was
ended, and it is to be hoped that Mr..
Olnev will be able to convince the Span
ish government of the ACCESSIBILITY of
arranging matters with her revolted col
onists before congress meets. 1t would
be better for Spain to surrender the
island than to bankrupt her treasury for
the carrying on OF a contest in which she
must eventually lose, or to incur The fur
Their hostility OF this country which will
be inevitable if our trade with the island
and our public revenues are made to bear
additional losses by reason OF the con-
tinuance OF the present state OF things.
fMr Olney can convince Spain of this
fact-a fact that is patent to some OF her
best friends he may save both countries
more serious trouble than has yet resulted
from the revolt - Harper's Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27

with care(ully-educated well.experi-
euced man at the head, and with politics
and personal favoritism absolutely
eliminated as controlling influences. The
best modern and scientific methods, such
as are used in our neighboring states,
will have to be adopted in the care of
the inmates. and the state will have to
learn that the main question is not
whether its insane people can be taken
care OF at $175 or $3.50 week, but
how much can be done to ameiorate
their condition or to make their recovery
possible.
"And the state will also have to learn
that all this costs money, and that it
cant be done with any cheap or aspiring
man or men that it happens to pick up
here or there. - Brattleboro Phoenix.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
The Cuban Situation.

Congress will soon he in session again,
and we may have Cuba in our daily
newspaper as the most engrossing
topic for national hysteria. Whatever
the politicians or the journalists may
have to say about the subject, however,
Cuba and its revolt must continue to
attract so near a neighbor as the United
States. The time is approaching when
Captain General Weyler must endeavor
to accomplish something. The unhealthy
season is about over, and although dur
ing the past summer he has lost many of
his troops by disease, he has still large
number of soldiers, and is receiving more.
Spain is also obtaining money enough to
pay off her most pressing obligations,
although alter that is done she will have
very little left to go on with.
Hardly any one with an intelligent
comprehension of the prevailing condi-
tons in Cuba believes that the Spaniards
can put down the rebellion. Weyler has
not only gained nothing since he took
charge of the island, but he has distinctly
lost. Outside of Havana and a few OF the
other cities, Cuba is in possession OF
Maceo, Gomez and Garcia. The country
regions are in the power of the insur-
gents, and, notwithst anding recent off
cial reports of Spanish Victories not one
of the insurgent leaders has been driven
from his chosen position. 1t is unsafe
for a Spaniard or a sympathizer with
Spain to show himself outside Of the
cities which are in possession Of the
Spanish troops.
The productive part of the island is in
revolt, and is practically lying fallow.
The ports are in the control of Spain
Cuba has temporarily ceased to be a pro-
Queer of wealth and contributor to
the worlds commerce. No country is so
deeply concerned in this state of affairs
as the United States. What can be done
to put an end to the unfortunate rebel
lion and to restore peace to the island
So lar the insurgents have not estab-
lished their right to recognition as bel
ligerents. They are not carrying on an
active and aggressive warfare, but they
are maintaining an obstinate and effect
i've resistance to the weak efforts oil
Spain to re-capture the wealth-producing
parts of the island. They have no cap.
ital, nor any seaport, and it would be
worse than idle for the United States to
ignore the wel.settled rules OF interna
tional law on the subject of belligerency
the United States has suffered sufficiently
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27

The treasury's gold reserve has
gained $40 SOC, 900 since the election.
In September New York city with
drew on account of low bids the sale
OF 81 100000 in 319 per cent gold
bonds. 1t has lately disposed of
Sic 100000 in bonds at a premium
ranging as high as 11787. The
above are two of the many beneficial
results OF the late election.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
Complete Change Demanded.

"Thete appears to be no doubt, stating
the case in the mldest terms, that both
the superintendent and the attendants
OF the Waterbury asylum have shown
temper in dealing with refractory in
mates, that the quality of the food has
sometimes been at fault, and that violent
women have been confined, naked, in
basement rooms with cement floors.
There has been no adequate reiutal of
the charge that the carcass of a badly
diseased animal was once allowed to be
served Tor food, and the evidence points
strongly to the fact that man patient
died soon after being pounded" by his
attendants. So tar as the existence or
continuance OF abuses is concerned the
state board OF supervisors must bear
share of the responsibility, for Numbers
of the board practically confessed in their
testimony that they had performed their
duties in periunctory manner, and not
in the independent and painstaking way
which the law clearly contemplates.
THE trouble lies with the fundamental
idea upon which the Waterbury asylum
was establlshed-that of taking care OF
the states insane at the smallest possible
cost in dollars and cents for the first
consideration and the state is PAVING
dearly ioritin damaged reputation and in
money
"Coniidence in theinsitution can never
be established until there has been a
complete change in the management,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
The Waterbury Scandal.

Our Vermont readers are gwen in
supplement circulated with this paper
the history of the Investigations of
the special committee upon the affairs
OF the Waterbury Asylum, together
with the findings OF the committee
and their scathing denunciation of
DR.. Giddings' methods. The super
visors and trustees come in for just
share OF criticism and it is announced
that Gov. Grout will institute a
wholesale reform. This is as it
should be as the whole affair is dis
grace to this commonwealth.
The fault began with allowing an
ordinary country doctor with a big
head and an ungovernable temper to
have charge OF an institution where
brains instead of brute force was the
first qualification. II the office had
sought the man instead of the man
the office we should have had no
such dIsgraceful scandal and no such
cruel and revolving scenes at Water
bury. The asylum was located at
Waterbury through politics and Gid
dings was told at the time that he
was unfit for the position to which
he aspired.
The insane demand careful atten-
ton and patient care more than any
other class of people. Deprived of
their reason they nevertheless are
not deprived of their feelings, and the
treatment some of them received
under the cruel regime of Dr. Giddings
and his heartless attendants makes
ones blood boil. The attempts OF
the superintendent to deny the
charges and of Gov. Woodbury. and
others to shield DR.. Giddings had no
effect upon the verdict of the commit
tee. Waterbury people knew of the
condition of affairs before the legisla
ture met and few are surprised at
the revelations.
Some of the headings in the com.
mittee's report as printed in the Free
Press suggest the style OF treatment
the patients received at Waterbury
"Fllzmmons Was Killed." Bertha
Hall Smothered," Bonneville Was
Scalded, ""Dr. Glddings Struck the
Patient" Miss Lackie Choked,'
Neglected Burial Place." etc.
The investigating committee was
composed Of the ablest men in the
legislature, and their report is ex
hauStive and they make no sugges
tions as to what shall be done. As
far as DR.. Giddings is concerned, the
law will now take its course, as he
has already been indicted by the
Washington county grand jury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27

Secretary Carlisle regards the re-
ports that he can retain his position
as secretary of the treasury as silly
and absurd. To friend who ques-
toned him about it he said: There
is no inducement in the world that
could be offered me to serve under
the Mckinley administration a day.
| am as good democrat now as
ever was, and always expect to be,
have no aspirations whatever for
any public position. THERE'S no man
in the country who will welcome the
advent of the fourth of next March
more gladly than myself"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
Probate of Will,

WALTER ABBOTT'S ESTATE.
STATEoFV sRMoNT, District of c aledon ~.
In Probate Court held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said district
on the 10th day of November. A. d. 1896:
An instrument purportng to be the last
Will and Testament of Walter Abbott
late of Barnet, in said district. deceased.
being presented to Court by George p. Blair,
the executor therein named. for probate:
1t is ordered by said court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
session OF said court, to be held at the Pro-
bate office in st. Johnsbury on the 9Th day OF
December, A. ID. 1896, and show cause il any
they may have, against the probate of said
VIII; Tor which purpose 1t is further or
dercd that copy of the record of this order
be published three weeks successfully in the
Caledonian, printed at St Johnsbury, previ-
Gus to said time appointed for hearing
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of record, Attest,
WALTER p SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27

There are prospects for another ex-
change Of pleasant words between
the two great pugiists, Corbett and
and FitzSimmons. Articles OF agree
ment for a glove contest to take
place in Brooklyn on the 18th day of
January under the auspices of the
Greater New York Athletic club have
been signed by Corbett, and Fltzsim.
mons will soon follow. A purse OF
$4,000 will go to the winner.
These two brutes have several times
made disgraceful exhibitions with
their talk and here is another oppor-
tunity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
Probate of Will.
TRUMAN MARTINS ESTATE.

NJ vi AN NJ II IN - 10 l n l..
STATE oFVERMoNT, District of aledonia, sS
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st, Johnsbury, within and for said district.
on the l6th day OF November, A. u. 1896.
An instrument purporting to he the last will
and testament OF Truman Martin. late OF
feacham, in said district deceased. being
presented to court by George p. Blair. the
executor therein named, for probate:
1t is ordered by said court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
session of said court, to be held at the Pro
bate office in st. Johnsbury. on the Sth
day of December A. D. 1895. and show
cause, il any they may have. against the pro.
bate of said will. for which purpose it il
further ordered that copy of the record OF
this order be published three weeks success
sively in the Caledonian, printed at st.
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed
for hearing
BY the Court. Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of record. Attest
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
Presentation of Account.

SALENA l.. WOODRUFF'S ESTATE.
STATE or VERMONT, Caledonia District 50
In Probate court, held at the probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the / 9TH
day of November, A. d. 1896.
John +. Ruggles, Administrator unon the
estate OF Salena L. Woodruff, late OF Newark
in said district, deceased. presents his ad-
minstrution account for examination and
allowance. and makes application Tor decree
of distribution and partition of the estate OF
said deceased
Whereupon it is ordered by said court
that said account and said application be
referred to II session thereof, TO be held at
the probate office in said st. Johnsbury on
the 2sth day of November. A. d. 1896, for
hearing and decision thereon. And il is
further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested, by pubicati OF
the same three weeks successfully in the
Caledonan, a newspaper published at st
Johnsbury previous to said time appointed
for hearing. that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, IL any they
may have. WHY said account should not be
allowed and such decree made
BY the Court Attest:
WALTER =. SMITH. Judge.