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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22

floors OF many houses, and the use or
water for irrigating purposes was re-
stricted at intervals.
Both of the local papers published here
at that time began to advocate municipal
ownership and control of the water supply.
The City Council in 1891 appointed sub
committee to investigate the water ques-
ton, it consisting OF M. Doyle. j. P.
Overton and G. A. Tupper. The commit
tee reported as follows:
AFTER a thorough investigation Of the
water supply and the management, we
have come to the conclusion that 1t Is I'M
peratively necessary that the city own and
operate its own system of water works."
In April of the following year Mayor
and six city councilmen pledged to city
ownership Of the water supply were
elected. E. T. Woodward, the newly
chosen executive, pointed out in his first
message the fact that the inhabitants of
Santa Rosa were paying out nearly $24,-
600 per year for water, and proposed that
the city issue bonds for 100000, with
which to purchase and improve the system
then in use. The special committee ap-
pointed to wait on the president of the
water companya reported that Colonel
Mcdonald had rendered an offer in writ
ing to sell the works for $4,000. On in
vestigation by competent engineers it
was found that it would cost $125, 900 al
ditional to repipe the city, and that 1t was
absolutely necessary to do so. AS the ag-
gregate sum of $4,000 was deemed more
than the taxpayers could stand the offer
was rejected.
At or near this time the Insurance Union
of San Francisco sent an expert, A. d.
Smith, to investigate the water supply at
Santa Rosa. Mr.. Smith spent several
days here, and in a lengthy report to the
union stated that the water was poor in
quality and insufficient In quantity; that
at times the water was unfit to drink and
that the pressure was not over twenty-five
pounds. He concluded his report by rec
ommending an increase of insurance in
Santa Rosa.
Experimental borings near the old
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[From q recent photograph.

money" which did not suit those con-
templating their purchase SO new bonds
payable in gold coin" were substituted.
The opponents of the enterprise, who
had organized under the name of the Tax
payers Union, now raised question as to
the validity of the bonds, ana an agreed
case entitled Skinner vs.. the City of Santa
Rosa was submitted to the Supreme Court
and decided adversely to the city.
Again new bonds were issued and placed
In the money market for sale, but without
success, and a failure of the project seemed
inevitable. More than three years had
elapsed since the water question was first
city's money had been spent and nothing
accomplished. Only seven months re-
malned for the Council to fulfill its pledges
and 1t was decided that new tactics must
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22

capable of delivering 100000 gallons OF
water per day. 1t Is a neat structure of
plain and ornamental brick, and is fifty
feet above the mains and 100 feet below
the water line of the reservoir. A modern
cottage adjoins the power-house on the
west, for the convenience OF the engineer
in charge.
The pumping machinery, which was
designed by Contractor Perkins, and
made TO order in San Francisco, is a
beautiful mechanism. 1t consists OF two
vertical compound, crank and ty-wheel
pumping engines of 100 horsepower; and
two tubular boilers SO set up and arranged
in duplicate, as to work separately or
together as desired. One pump can fill
the reservoir i'll twenty-four hours, and
both in half of that time. To supply the
city with water for its present use will
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
ODD FELLOWS TO CELEBRATE.
Reddtng Is Making Preparations for a
Monster Dem monstration.

REDDING, CAL, Feb. 21.-Odd Fello ws
day will be observed in Redding this year
by what promises to be one of the most
notable celebrations ever held under the
auspices of Odd Fellows IN Northern Cali
foruia. As the anniversary falls on Sun
day the celebration will be held on the fol-
lowing Monday. Excursions will be run
north and south, and lodges in all the
cities and towns north of Sacramento and
south of the Oregon line will be given
places on the programme. twill be red
letter day with the Odd Fellows of this
section and gala day for Redding.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
Death of a Speedy stallion.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 21.-Buck-
man & Carragher, proprietors of the
River View breeding farm, met with a
great loss yesterday in the death of their
promising young trotting stallion, George
Dexter. The horse would have been 6
years old the coming spring. He was by
Dexter Prince, dam Nellie G, by Kiloush,
he by Whipple's Hambletonian. George
Dexter's record is 2:1SH, but he had gone
Prince's PROGENY in the State
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Sudden DeaM at Afoaestn.

MODESTA, CAL, Feb. 21-William S.
Roberts, one of the best known young
farmers in the county, died suddenly at 6
o'clock this morning. Roberts attended an
entertainment last night, and retired feel
ing as usual, except for slight palpitation
of the heart. This m morning, before arising,
he complained that he felt as though there
was lump in his heart. When he essayed
to arise. he fell to the floor. His wife
fastened to put pillow under his head
but before it was done Roberts was dead.
Roberts was native of California.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
TRAGEDY At HANFORD.
Mrs. Clara ReUe Stark,ceather Ends Her
Life Hith Poison.

HANFORD, CAL, Feb 21.-Clara Belle
K. f. Starkweather committed suicide last
evening by taking Rough on Rats. An un-
finished letter. to her husband, who was
bsent on a ranch near Porterville, stated
that she had taken poison last Sunday, but
without the effect intended, and this time
she would make death certain.
A neighbor went in while Mrs. Stark
weather was writing the letter yesterday
afternoon, and she laid it aside and soon
after became so ill that she could not
finish it. Domestic trouble caused the
tragedy, letter from her husband, found
in her effects, expressing his desire for a
legal separation
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
Kes,yieh's Ne,o Jonrnas.

REDDING, CAL, Feb. 21.-The Smelter
is the name of new monthly literary
production to be published at Keswick, the
site of the Mountain Mines Company S
smelters. twill be a 24-column paper and
will be printed in Redding under the super
vision of the Mountain Mines Company.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
M,srphy,s Estate In Disnu,.

SAN JOSE, CAL. Feb. 21.-Henry B.
Murphy, minor brother of William
P. Murphy, the young man who was killed
by contact with live electric wire in the
basement of the Porter building about a
month ago, to-day filed a petition by his
guardian, B. D. Murphy, contesting the
application OF Isabel Hanna, the aunt OF
the deceased, for letters of administration.
The estate is valued at $4,000, and consists
of property in Gilroy.
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FELL FROM Il BRIDGE.
a San Jose Homan's Fright Caused He
to BE Badly Injured.

'o D'E"'B IHJUTeu.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Feb. 21.-Mrs.
Hatch of San Jose, who with her husband
IS residing temporarily at Seabright, this
city. fell from the railroad bridge this
afternoon and was badly ini iured.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatch were crossing tbe
river on the bridge, and did not notice n
tram approaching until they had got so
Tar across that they could not turn back.
Iney stepped off the track 20 the outer
edge of the bridge, and had room enoneb
10 stand there while the train passed. but
the sudden shock from the anticipation of
danger caused Mrs. Hatch to loose her
footing. She fell distance of twenty-fiye
feet to the dry bed of the river, and would
PROBABLY even then escaped serious injury
had she not fallen on projecting timber,
lh!urlng thigh. The hurt is painful, and
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22

branch ulanufactory at Lathrop. They
will utilize the old roundhouse abandoned
by the Southern Pacific, and will baild all
cars to be used by the Valley road. The
Commercial Association of Stockton will
probably offer to erect for Carter Bros. a
structure such as is needed by them in
Stockton, providing they Will locate here.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
Union,s Murderer Sente,,sd

UNION, Or, Feb. 21.-Kelsay Porter.
convicted of murder in the first degree for
killing BENJAMIN Mache, his wife and son
was to-day sentenced to be executed on
April 10. The defense was allowed until
April to prepare bills of exception for an
appeal to the Supreme Court.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
Miss Eester1ield Gets Damaoe,.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 21.:In the
suit of Miss Mamie WesterfieId against
the Evening Record for alleged defamation
OF character, the jury this afternoon rem
dered verdict awarding the plaintiff
damages in the sum of $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
B,.dd U5,, Re the R.fere..

STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. Ex-Governor
Budd will tomorrow referee football
game between the Stockton Athletic Club
ard picked team from the Olympic Club
OF San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF FOR ONCE il troubled
with a bad Cough. Cold Lung Affection, and
use promptly Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant, safe
remedy for Asthma and Pleurisy, as well as all
Throat Complaints
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
TWO APPOINTMENTS MADE.
Darid 3. Htrshburg and ". A. Moor
Secure State Positfons.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 21.-David
S. Hirshburg was to-day appointed direc-
tor of the Adult Blind Association, vice
John P. Irish, removed.
w. A. Moore of Benicia was appointed
to-day by Governor Budd as one of the
State Board of Dental Examiners, vice s.
E Knowles
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22

Car Factory for Lathrop.
STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. 21. - Carter
Bros, the Newark car-builder, are to open
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS.

Doctor Sweany successfully treats all chronic
diseases OF the Head, Throat, Lungs, Heart,
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, disorders OF the
Bladder, Rupture and Piles. ALL PRIVATE
DISEASES are permanently cured so that
there will be no rel apse in the future.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-22
DOCTOR SWEANY.
WHY

Is Dr. sweany acknowledged as SAN FRAN.
CISCO'S LEADING ana MOST SUCCESSFUL
SPECIALIST
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BECAUSE

His reputation has been established by effec
ing CURES OF CHRONIC DISEASES in ME
and WOMEN where other physicians OF a.
knowledged ability had failed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
THE COURT SMILED.

Some years ago, in suit which
turned on the state of mind of lady
who had been a member of sister,
hood, the late chief justice, then Mr..
Coleridge, was cross examining a wit
ness, who gave evidence as to the
plaintiff s behayior while an inmate of
the sisters home. Among other things
it had been deposed that plaintiff had
been gnilty of a breach of discipline in
eating certain plate of Strawberries.
Mr.. Coleridg Eating strawberries,
really?
Witness Yes, sir. She was eating
strawberries.
Mr.. Coleridge-How shocking!
Witness was forbidden, sir.
Mr.. Coleridge-And did you, ma
dam, really consider there was any
harm in that?
Witness sir, not in itself, any
more than there was in eating an ap-
pie, but you know, sir, the mischief
that came from that.
The court smiled, and Mr.. Coleridge
seemed to lose the thread of his ideas
for the moment.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
4loetry,
FAITH THAT CONQUERS.
BY ROY FARRELL GREENE.

In times of doubt an trouble, in the storm an in
the strife,
When thorns an fields thistles seem -chokin on
our life,
When we're sloshin' round despondent with Our
weary. ploddin' feet,
A-gettn almost mired in the swamps O. cold deceit.
1 never thought twas proper for to call i, luck or
No lane so long or narrow but has turnin' soon or
late;
I'd rath er join the chorus Of happy, cheerful
like to thilnk the lovn Lord is lead n us along
1t isn't calculated in the great eternal plan
That ct Instant stream O. sunshine should make
happy every man.
So these little ills scattered most promisc'ous
like about,
An there's always reason in 'em if f hunts it
1t isn't philosephic to be living in the dumps
Because life's sugareL portion don accumulate in
Jumps,
An so 1 still have courage for the sorrow hurdened
thrcng-
like to thir the lovin' Lord is leadin them along.
In His good time the shadows shall be scattered by
the sun,
The cross from them be lifted an the crowns be-
slowed they've won,
The thOIns be sheathed meath petals Of world Of
lOses-fair,
The thstles ali be garnered by the Hand that placed
them there.
In times o. DOUBT an trouble. in the storm an in the
strife,
Be there's purpose in II; it's turnin po mt in
life.
Keep on your way deter mined and a-sngin' of a
song,
Foz the Lord is still a!ovin' an leadin' along.
-Lesle's Weekly.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
(TO BE CONTINUED.
EASY TO TELL a MANS
BUSINESS.

They were both students at the new
school of psychology, hysiognomy
and metaphysics. They dropped into
al all night restaurant and were talk
ing Of hypnotism.
"See that young man over there
near the ice box 2" asked one.
"What business does he follow
Judging from scientific observation
ale is either Il night operator or 4
gambler"
"By what reasoning"
because he is pale and nervous.
The sun never shines on him. He has
a vocation that keeps his nerves at a
high Tension"
The students left the contemplation
Of scientific research to investigate the
merits of two clam chowders.
"I'll tell you what line of business
that man follows" said the second phil
osopher, after long paus@.
"Well, what does he do for a living!'
"Paying teller in bank"
"How do you know?'
81 watched him when the waiter
brought his pancakes in minute ago.
He dampened his fingers aid ran them
over to see if the count was right"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
CHAPTER III.
SKIRMISH WITH THE ENEMY.

In obedience to the customs of war
il like cases, our picket got under
arms, and was drawn up in front of the
house, two hours before sunrise. No
enemy, however, made his appearance,
nor did any rumor of an enemy come
in to put us more than previously on
the alert; but We continued to preserve
our ranks as if an army were in our
front, till directions reached us from
rear how we were to act. The column,
it appeared, was in readiness, and would
set out on the first blink of dawn; and
as our company already occupied the
road by which it was to move, we were
ordered to perform the duty of the
leading division Of the advance guard.
1t was yet but the grey ofthe morn
ing, when Major Brown made his ap
pearance, and we began our march.
The road, like that of yesterday, was
deep and sandy; but our men appeared
refreshed to degree which could have
hardly been expected, and kept up, as
they had been accustomed to keep up,
when marches were to them of every
days occurrence. All, too, both Off
GERS and privates, seemed to catch ad-
ditional energy from the recollection
that there was nothing friendly in front
of them. 1t was truly journey of
adventure and discovery; but as the
reader may not be aware Of the kind of
order which the advanced companies
of an army preserve, and the species
Of feeling which animates the individ-
uals who compose these companies
may be strange to him, | shall not
perhaps, run any hazard of wearying
his patience, if endeavor to make him
acquainted here with both the one and
| the other.
Charlton's company, that to which
| was attached. consisted of a captain
two subalterns, three sergeants, and
fifty rank and file 1t was thus dis
ributed:-Along the high road moved
! first Of all two files of men and ser
geant, one file about twenty PAGES
ahead of the other Parallel with tie
most forward file, twenty men sprea(
themselves, by pairs, or files, each pail
or file keeping about ten PAGES apart
from the others, on each side of the
way; by which means the woods OF
fields were swept on both tianks to the
extent Of two hundred PAGES. In real
of the last of the two files, but ful
twenty PAGES behind, moved the re
mainder of the company. About TWEEN
ty PAGES, again, behind that small sec
ton, the two remaining companies ad
vanced, coming on in compact array
unless, indeed, some alarm Glanced t,
be given, when they, too, instantly ok
tended through the fields Thus on
movement resembled rather that O
sportsmen, when, in large bodies, the,
surround a wood or draw a preserve
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
VACATION TIME

Is at hand and is gladly welcomed by
all, especially those duties in life have
caused them to greatly run down their
system to meet the requirements, phys
ical and mental, forced upon them.
With these and others, it is important,
whether at home, at the seashore or in
the county, that some thought be CIV
en- to diet, and as further assistance to
Nature, good building-up medicine
like Hoods Sarsaparilla had best be
resorted to. If the digestion is poor,
liver deranged and frequent headaches
seem to be the rule. Hoods will change
all this and enable everyone to turn to
their home and business in refreshed
state of mind and bodily health.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
THE FATE OF OLD PIANOS.
OVER 10000 NEW ONES ARE MADE IN
AMERICA EVERY YEAR

About $4,000 pianos are now being
manufactured annually in America,
and they are practically all for home
consumption. Last year only SO in
struments were shipped abroad. Most
of them went to South America, bu. a
few were sent to Germany.
We get from Europe far fewer pi-
amos even than we send there. There
has been an effort made among fash
iOnable folks to introduce here an Eng
lish make; it is fine instrument at
home, but it won't do for America, be-
cause our climate is so much drier
than the English that the wood shrinks
and warps here ruinously
Pianos little need protective laws.
In every case it is the same; changes
of climate affect all makes injuriously.
One famous American firm has met
the difficulty by establishing factory
in Hamburg for the German market.
Germany sends some pianos to South
America and Australia, and altogeth-
er she makes as many as we do. France
and England only turn out 10000 a
year. The growth of the business
here has been great, for in 1860 our
output was only 10000. There are
about 1000 factories in and about New
York.
Pianos seem to disappear from the
world almost as mysteriously as pins;
perhaps, considering their size, the
fact that the streets are not blocked
with cast off pianos is more curious
than that the face of the earth fails to
be overlaid with pins. An experienced
New York dealer says that he has
known of but three that were cut up
for kindling wood. Yet they often
sell for little more than so much. pine
would bring. One second hand dealer
says he bought six last week for $50.
1t is the custom of most houses to
take old instruments and allow some
thing for them. The deduction IS
counted as almost dead loss, but it
brings trade. The old instruments
are refitted and polished up, however,
and sold again. To whom? Where
do they go? That is the question.
"Well," says the dealer. "most of
them go, but l can't tell you why, to
Philadelphia. Perhaps it is because
there are so many boarding houses
there. Boarding-houses are the chief
refuge Of secondhand pianos. Then
there is a good deal of business in Phla-
delphia in selling them to country peo-
pie all over the land. Men that 90 H.
to that branch of trade can get pianos
pretty cheap, for the tirst-class houses
sometimes get so overloaded with
them that they are almost willing to
pay to have them carried away"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
5eleft Misfellanll.
A SUBALTERN IN AMERICA.

The following narrative gives a gra-
phic description of the march of the Bri-
tish army though this section of the Mary
land in the summer of 1914. 1t is a re-
print of book, now exceedingly rare,
which was written and published early in
the century by G. R. Gleig. The authur
was a young officer in the invading army,
but afterwards studied for the ministry
and became the Chaplain General of the
British forces. The publication was be-
gun in our issue of Au gust eth last.-ED.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04

Mrs. Millyuns-"Has the count ask
ed you for any money YET"
Mr.. Milluns-"No"
Mrs. Millyuns-"That looks strange.
You don't suppose he's bogus, do
you ~
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04

Call and give look particular mention, our
Millinery Department. We always busy. Come
we will treat you right money back if You are dis
satisfied with your purchases Polite and attentive
Clerks in attendance. Over 80 departments to inter
est you. Mail orders will receive prompt attention
No Branch Stores.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04

A country clergyman recently al
nounced from the pulpit "a collec-
ton will be taken poor for the benefit
of the door.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04

"a wide Table Oil Cloth. lie. per yd.
Felt Window Shades, with good spring
roller. and all attachments, ready to, put
up l24c.
Best quality Opaqe Window shades,
best spring roller. all attachments, ready
to put up, 25c.
Heavy fancy Chinese Straw Mating, so
different designs, 9tc per yard, same goods
as others ask 15c for.
Best quality Japanese Cotton warp fam
cy art inserted Stair Mattings, 19c per yd.
same as others ask 40c for.
Stained Screen Doors, any size you
want, 69c.
Fancy oak Queen Ann Screen Doors,
any size you want, 99c.
Window Screens, fit any size win
dow, lie
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
We Want Your Trade.

We are after you, and if prices will do it, You are
ours We only give you few items and prices just
to learn you what are doing.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04

Turkey Red Table Damask, 60 inches
wide, 25c per yd., the quality is the SOC
kind.
Fruit of the Loom, bleached cotton. full
yard wide, sc per yard, any quantity you
want.
Clark's Spool Cotton, &c per spool.
Star Washing Soap, &c per cake
Circus Washing Soap, &c per cake.
Quart Ice Cream Fraezers, $1.29c.
Quart Ice Cream FreeZers. 81 .49c.
3Quart Coffee Boiler, SC.
Good strong Carpet Broom, SC.
Six Cups and Six Saucers, 29c per set.
Clothes Pins, doz for 1c.
Good quality Pins, large Papers for
1 cent.
Children's Garden Sets. Hoe, Rake and
Shnvel all for Or
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-11-20
END NOT YET IN SIGHT.
Gniunctions IN the saun DC Wuddle
without Number.

without Number.
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 10 At Osltu-
loosa yesterday morning District Judge
Louis A. Myers appointed ex-senator
John Martin of Topcka TO bc receiver
IN place of Charles +. Johnson. who
failed TO qualify Within ON hour
Charles Blood Smith, representing the
Union Trust company. fled "a cross bin
in the United States district court and
asked for an order restraining senator
Martin and all those connected with
the prosecution of the ease from pro-
ceeding further Judge G. g. Foster
signed the order.
This action relieves The Santa Dc at
torneys from a somewhat emharra sing
position, and throws the burden of the
case upon the Union Trust company. "a
nonresident corporation.
Judge Foster also made an order re
quiring the Santa Fe company To con-
tinue the operation of the property.
The matter will come before Judge
Foster in this city November 23.
Senator Martin will not qualify as
receiver until the ease Is heard u the
United States circuit court lnignc-
tion papers were served by tnitel
States Marshal Nicely and be said Chat
he would not dlsobey the injunction I'm
any manner whatever.