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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Disastrous Storm Reported by
the Australian Steamship
Warrimoo.
BRISBANE FERRY DISASTER.
Details of the Sinking Of the Pearl
in Which Thirty.Seven Lives
Were Lost.

VICTORIA, B. c.. March 23.-The Cana
arrived to-day, reports the probable de-
struction of Suva, the capital of the Fiji
Islands, by terrific hurricane which
swept over that section just after the
steamer had departed. The hurricane was
felt by the Warrimoo when one days
steamIng from Suva, and is described by
its officers as being exactly similar to the
memorable storm of little over year ago,
but greater in its fury and undoubtedly
more disastrous in its effect. The storm of
last year destroyed crops and villages on
the islands and caused great loss of life.
The late hurricane seemed to rage from
every quarter, and the elements, gather
ing in the north, soon so wonderfully
intermingled that to those aboard the
Warrimoo they appeared scene at once
ing when the storm arose, the day seemed
as night, and the ship plunged and lurched
with great labor, everything movable on
deck going adrlft.
1t is the opinion of those aboard that
much damage is done at Suva, and the
report brought by the Warrimoo has
caused considerable anxiety among local
business men, some of whom are deeply
interested in Fiji trade.
So firmly convinced are the officers of
the ship that Suva has been at least partly
demolished that they made it one of their
first duties upon arriving here to report
the matter officially. What action the
imperial Government will take toward re-
i v,hecsh1o dscfra hoh i
known in the course of few days, as the
Warrimoo is scheduled to sail on the 25th.
The Warrimoo left Sydney on February
30, and brings full particulars of the ter
rible Brisbane ferry disaster, by which
thirty seven people lost their lives.
The sinking of the ferry-boat Pearl was
due to the extremely swift current Of the
river in a food.
The flood was so strong as to endanger
the Victoria bridge, which had to be closed
to traffic. Under these circum stances the
Pearl was unusually full, though carrying
only half of its full capacity. In trying to
cross the river, the Pearl was carried by
the force of the current into collision with
the Lucinda, and sank within minute.
Three years ago, during a similar food,
the danger of crossing was so great that
as high as $50 was paid as fare, and several
ferries refused to cross at any price. The
Pearl was supposed to be deficient in
engine-power. The captain stood on the
bridge until the vessel went to the bottom.
He felt the bridge break under his feet,
and he then arose to the surface and saved
two women, who caught and clung to him
desperately.
The present wet season promises to
eclipse all others as regards rainfall. The
rivers are all in food and great damage
to railroad and other property is reported.
The rabbit inspector at Wilcannia has
reported to the Minister for Lands that up
to January 81 the excessive heat and
drought have killed off the rabbits by mil
lions,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
SANTA BARBARA PRIZES.
Liberal Rescards to BE Giren to Erhib.
it0rs at the Cdrnirdt.

Liberal Rescards to BE Giren to Erhib-
itors at the Carnirat.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, March 3d.
Visitors from a distance who annually
gather to witness Santa Barbara's beau
tiful flower festival often inquire with
interest concerning the nature and value
of the prizes for which the exhibitors in
the procession so zealously contend. To
some it no doubt seems little absurd
that we'll bred ladies and gentlemen, many
of them possessed of ample means, should
strive against each other for the posses
sion of rewards which must be but tri1e
to the winners, and scarcely to be counte.i
in comparison with the great expense at
tending decoration and costuming or the
glorious success of each individual exhibit,
regarded from purely esthetic point of
view.
AS matter Of fact these prizes are ex-
ceedingly generous and far exceed in ag-
gregate value the total offered by any
California city since the Inauguration of
these spring festivals. All of the exhibits
in the procession are divided and subdi-
v1ded into classes and each class has its
own set OF awards, the larger prizes going
W taOcC .Wh1Ol arc dbUcAotOO0 w CAtdli
the greater expense and labor in prepara-
ton and decoration. These prizes are in
tended both as incentives and as compen-
sation, and pleasing rule has been estab-
lished that every decorated vehicle en-
tered in the procession, which in the eyes
of the judges is possessed of artistic merit.
shall receive gratuity of $5. The list of
premiums is published in local papers for
a couple of months preceding the great
event and it is safe to say is the subject of
frequent and anxious scrutiny by intend
ing exhibitors.
This year the directors offer, as usual,
$3.50 for the best decorated floral float, SIS
for the second best and $25 for the third,
each receiving in addition one of the
pretty satin banners, which, floating from
long bamboo poles, have from the first
been one OF the pretty features OF these
contests. The best surrey or carriage re-
ceives SIS, the second best $40 and the
third $40, In addition to the banners.
Phaetons or buggies drawn by two horses
receive $50, $25 and $40, according to their
rank in the eyes of the judges, while the
same vehicles drawn BY single horses are,
oddly enough, advertised to receive $50,
$25 and $40. Tubs or carts, four-in-hands
and tandems form separate classes. the
premiums in each being $40, $25 and S..
Spring wagons and farm wagons form
two more classes with first and second
money premiums only, OF $50 and $40, the
third receiving only its banner unless, as is
extremely probable, it earns the gratuity
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
RYAN SCORES PREACHERS
Criticizes the Attitude of the
Young Mems Christian
Association.
The Lecturer Claimed That Christ
Himself Was an immigration
ReStrictionist.

Major T. G. Ryan delivered the last but
one of his anti-Romanist addresses at
Metropolitan Temple last evening to a
large audience.
The address was under the auspices of
w. A. P. A. No. IL.
II. w. Bowman presided and made a
fiery Introductory address, in the course
of which he said: II impeach Romanism
stealing the livery of heaven to serve the
devil in" He dubbed the Pope the "Grand
humbug of the ages" and indicted catholi-
cism in the name of "Jesus of Nazareth,
whose religion has been travestied." Fin
ally be characterized the Roman Catholic
church as the Benedict Arnold of the
ages"
Mrs. M. E. Richardson said: s'There are
signs of the times that one who is inter-
ested must see. see how eager the peo-
pie are for the word they have heard here
and elsewhere on the subject of the even
ing. | see favorable sign in the attitude
of the press and the public mind.p
Major t. c. Ryan was the chief speaker
OF the evening. He said:
am not preacher. would make better
stevedore. But the Bible is mine as much as
is Gods singing angel. 1t has charmed more
griefs to rest than any philosophy in the world
1t has driven more wicked thoughts back to
their dungeon than has any philosophy in the
world. 1t has made the soldiers death easy.
The book will be read by your children and
mine and their children's children unto the
end Of time. Priests may burn it, as they have
in the past, but its work will not be done till
the last pilgrim of earth has planted his feet
on the other side of Jordan. 1t will not be
done then, for It's work will extend through
all eternity.
Itake it that, of the thousands of ministe rs
in the United States, not more than 10 per
cent are preaching against the man OF sin as
they should.
May it not be true that those ministers are
controlled by their official boards and that
those boards are under the rule of moneyed
considerations. Are they not too much like
the Young Mems Christian Associations, which
would rather have dozen Romanist contribu-
tors toNtheir gymnasium and baths than 100
good, true men?
Referring to the projected Slavonian
colonization of Mendocino County, Major
Ryan said
That is one of the most ignorant races OF
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
MRS. sHELDoN,S PLANT.

Prominent Rirerside People Principals
an DirOrce Case.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 23.-A SEN
sational divorce suit, the principals in
which are prominent Riverside people,
was begun in the Superior Court here to-
day. Cora G. Sheldon (nee Cole) sues her
husband, Ezra Sheldon, for a divorce, per-
manent custody of her children and for
the setting aside OF a deed to ten acres OF
lard valued at $4,000, which, it is alleged.
defendant conveyed to his sister, Eliza M.
Sheldon, in order to hinder the payment
of alimony. Mrs. Sheldon alleges extreme
cruelty and AYERS that she had to run away
from her husband to avoid being killed by
him. The couple were married in 1886
and have two children.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
making up the premium floral awards for
flacn

making up the premium floral awards for
the carnival
There will be carnival ball on Wednes-
day evening. April 20, at the Alhambra.
Voting is in progress in various parts of
the county for Queen of the Carnival. Her
coronation at this ball will inaugurate the
floral carnival.
The floral exhibition in connection with
the Rose Carnival will open on Thurs
day, April 80, at the gymnasium. a large
hall well suited for such displays. The
building will be especially wired for cleo
trio lighting, and the Town Trustees will
furnish all the arc lights required to make
a perfect illumination. The Rose Carnival
will be continued afternoons and evenings
on Thursday April 80, Friday May and
Saturday May 2. Special features will
mark each days programme.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
ALL HEALDsBURa AIDING.

Sononra CoMnty's Second Carnivag Prom
ises to Be a Success.
HEALDSB URG. Call, March 22.-The
rains for the past three days have been
just what the farmer needs and good for
flowers and blossoming vines, but, as l..
A. Norton of the finance committee for
Healdsburg's Floral Association says, sit
is too damp for collectors" However, the
festival fund has now reached the $1,000
mark and fair start is just made. Last
year many residents of this place contrib
uted 81 to the cause. There are no 81 sub
scribers this year, S. being the lowest
limit, while some enthusiasts are giving
$50 to 500. On the score of money no diff
fcuity will be met with.
The dates of the festival have not yet
been fixed, but will be determined at a
meeting of the directors to be held Tues
day. night. Tomorrow the voting contest
be .ins. Much interest will center in the
battle OF ballots, for last year over 1000
votes were cast.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
SANTA CLARA CROPS.
Fruit Orchards Gtre Evidence of q FiI.
ture HeupU Yield.

ture Heavy Yield.
. SAN JOSE, CAL, March 22.-Everything
indicates that the coming fruit crop, with
the exception OF Moorpark apricots, will
be large. Cherries are earlier this year
than ever before known, and should the
warm weather continue there should be
some Santa Clara County cherries on the
market by the last of April. Horticultural
Commissioner Ehrhorn, is speaking of the
fruit prospects yesterday, said:
Sufficient time has now elapsed to de-
termine decidedly as to the effects of the
recent cold spell upon the fruit, and it is
now certain no kind of fruit was materially
damaged by the frost. Prunes and early
pears are in full bloom, and the Bartlett
pears are beginning to come out. Craw-
ford peaches and apricots are almost out
of bloom. The crop of Moorpark apricots
will be very light. This is not due to the
cold weather. but to some mysterious and
unknown sort of blight that struck them
in December. The buds remained on the
trees until the sap began to flow, and then
fell off. Taken altogether the prospects
are bright for good crop"
Considerable more rain will be needed
to insure good CROPS
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Normqt school Improred.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 22.-Extensive
improvements, involving the expenditure
of about $4,000, are being made in the
departments of chemistry, physics and
manual training of the State Normal
School. The capacity of the chemical
laboratory has been doubled and five large
tables of the most approved pattern have
been substituted for the rude tables form
erly in use. The new tables are fitted up
with gas and water fixtures and have
drawers and conyeniences for the individ-
ual work of thirty-six students. New
tables have also been put in in the depart
ment of physics, and large amount of
new apparatus has been ordered to illus
trate the principles of magnetism,
electricity, light, sound. heat and mechan-
les. The department of manual training
has been entirely refitted.
A department of psychology has been
added during the present term and an
extensive laboratory for the department is
being fitted up,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Doctors Organize at Fresno.

FRESNO, CAL, March 23.-The San
Joaquin Valley Medical Society was or
ganized here to-day with about fifty men,
bers, who are physicians from Merced,
MADEIRA, Fresno. Tulare, Kings and Kern
counties. L. Z. FELTON, of Kings County
was chosen chairman, G. A. Rogers of
Kern County secretary and w. T. Maupin
of Fresno treasurer. The society will meet
in March and September of each year.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Sentenced for a SHOOTING.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 23.-Maurice
Besse, who shot Louis Violet in the arm a
few weeks ago and subsequently pleaded
guilty to assault with deadly weapon,
was this morning sentenced to six months
in the County Jail by Judge Lorigan. The
men quarreled over card game in the
San Antonio Valley and during the row
Besse shot Violet in the arm. He was
held on charge of assault to murder, but
the charge was afterward reduced.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24

close to the leader when the ballot-box is
next opened. Miss Sara Halls followers
have not deserted her, and this talented
lady has received considerable vote; and
Miss Anita Bishop, one of the latest favor
ties to be put forward by her friends, is be-
lieved to have advanced well toward the
head of the list.
Interest in the contest grows daily. It
is estimated that about 2SOO ballots have
been deposited in the box up to date.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
SAN JOSE,s CONTEST
Miss Meta Latsy Leads In the Race TO,
q Gro sUu.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 23.-The con-
test for Queen of the Carnival of Roses is
attracting considerable attention. Miss
Laisy of this city is in the lead at present,
with Miss Lillian Rea of Gilroy second.
The other contestants are: Miss Grace
Adeli, Miss Mabel Wastie, Miss Maud
Warren, Mrs. G. II. MacBride and Mrs. j.
Enright. Miss Laisv's vote is 231.
Balloting has but barely commenced,
and it is expected great many new can
didates will be mentioned. During the
coming week ballot-boxes will be placed in
position in various towns throughout the
county.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
BALLOT|NG FOR
FLOWER QUEENS,
Mrs. Burris Still Heads
the List at Santa
Rosa.
SANTA BARBARA'S FETE.
- -
Handsome Prizes to Be Awarded
the Participants in the
Pageant.
THE VOTE AT SAN JOSE.
Miss Meta Laisy Leads, With Miss
Lillian Rea of Gilroy
Second.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, March 2S.-Bal-
loting for the carnival queen goes merrily
on. Outside towns are being heard from
and some changes in the position of the
rival bellies is expected when the next count
is made. Mrs. L. w. Burris is still be-
lieved to be in the lead, and Miss Matte
Forsyth has made great leap toward the
head of the column. She will be very
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24

tirely of society folk, and just previous to
the lecture many private carriages arrived
from points as distant as Menlo Park, San
Carlos and San Mateo. The audience was
most delig htfully entertained.
Miss Shaw, intends to visit this place
again shortly, and Miss Anthony and Miss
Elizabeth Upham Yates are also an
nounced to appear in connection with the
work of the county Suffrage convention to
be held in Nav
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Seattle's Divorce Case.

SEATTLE, WASH, March 23.-In the
matter OF the divorce case of DR.. Dawson
against his wife. Judge Humes this morn
ing issued an order directing the plaintiff
to Fay his wife $400 As an insta!lment upon
the sum needed to make her defense.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
The Monterey at Port angeles.

PORT ANGELES, WASH, March 23.-
The Monterey has returned to this port
from Esquimalt where the officers have
been exchanging courtesies with Admiral
Stephenson of the Royal Arthur. The
crew of the monitor was engaged in target
practice this afternoon. The monitor will
leave in the morning for Seattle.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
ON TRIAL AT JACKSON.
Henry Linton to Anstrer for the Killing of
His Eornler Partner.

HIS Former PdrtneT.
JACKSON, CAL, March 23.-The trial OF
Henry Linton for the murder of Henry n.
Vogeli of Oleta, Amador County, was be-
gun to-day in the Superior Court. A jury
was chosen and the taking of testimony
will begin tomorrow.
The tragedy which ended in lie death
of Vogeli occurred near McLaugk lin's s'Sta-
ton on March %, 1895. 1t was the out
growth of mining partnership quarrel.
Yogeli's back was turned to Linton when
the latter fired, the bullet penetrating
Vogeli's body near the back bone. He died
a few hours afterward. On his deathbed
he asked Linton, who came in to see him.
why he had been shot, but Linton gave no
reply.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Sucia Islands Naval Station.

SEATTLE, WASH, March 23.-The local
United States Land Office received notifi-
cation to-day from President Cleveland
that the Sucia Islands, a group of four
islands IN the lower sound, lying between
Georgian Gulf and Presidents Channel,
had been turned over to the War Depart
ment, being permanently reserved for
military purposes. Since 1872, the islands
have belonged to the Lighthouse Depart
ment. -
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
REDWOOD cITY,s FETE.
Features of the San Mateo County Rose
CQruivaL.

FedtWreS OF Ne San M0teO County Rose
CdrniraL.
REDWOOD CITY, CAL, March 23.-The
San Mateo County Rose Carnival is now
in the bud, but will soon burst forth into
perfect blossom. Quick results are being
secured under the plan of organization,
which places each department OF the car
executive powers.
On Wednesday evening, April 8, there
will be an operatic and musical entertain
ment at the Alhambra, under the auspices
of Mrs. A. S. Halladie and some OF her city
friends. The proceeds will go toward
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
REDW0oD CITY LECTURE.
Rer. Anna ShasU Discourses Upon "Ihe
Nesr Manu.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, March 23.-
Rev. Anna III. Shaw entertained large
audience of prominent people at her lee
ture last evening at the Alhambra Thea
ter on ssThe New Man." She was intro
duced by the Hon. 7. G. Phelps, who in
stanced several of the great men of our
recent National history, some of whom
had lived to see their life-work accom-
plished. What Lincoln had done for
1900, 900 slaves the speaker of the evening
was laboring to 90 for 100000 human
neings-she was pleading for their free
dom; and he introduced her to the audi
ence as one whose fame extended beyond
the confines of this continent.
The audience was made up almost en-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Healdsbssro,s Prod ,.cs.

HEALDSBURG, CAL, March 22.-Dur-
ing the past week sixteen carloads of wine,
two carloads of brandy. three carloads of
paint. two carloads of wood and carload of
cream OF tartar were shipped from this
city
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
IssaQuah Mine accident.

SEATTLE. WASH, March %. = Artes
Couites, miner employed at the Issaquah
mines, was buried by cave this morning
and instantly killed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24

These Spring Suits range in price from
ten to twenty dollars-just half what re-
tallers charge you for inferior goods.
Come to our reception to-day and see them
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24

Dressy Suits that make your friends
proud of you, suits that fit you as you
were never fitted before. Invisible
p1aids that excite envy and admiration.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
ARCHBOLD.

ARCHBOLD, March 30tb.
We will have paved streets in the
future. The question has been de-
cided fully in favor of paved streets.
Henry Levy of Butler, Ind, spent
the past week with his parents here.
p. Clair, was at Wauseon on busi-
ness Friday.
Jacob Wahler was seriously injured
in falling off from a freight train
east of town Tuesday evening. He
walked home in an unconscious state
and did not recover until two hours
later. At present he is doing quite
well.
Mr.. Stinebrink, the Druggist, was
in Wauseon on business Friday.
J. H. Nofzinger was in Toledo on
business Thursday.
Peter d. Nofzinger is on the sick
list at present.
Frank Bair and Peter Smith of
Elmira were in town Thursday.
Jacob Zeigler of Pettisville was
here on business Saturday.
Mrs. s. Shibler was conducted to
the insane asylum at Toledo last
Thursday.
Mrs. s. Losier is very ill at present.
Memo Kraus and M. E. Nofzinger
started on a pleasure trip Monday.
Ed. Lantz was at this place on
business Saturday.
Jessie Schlatter is at present work
ing for Mrs. Swisher.
A. B. G.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
TEXAS.
TEXAS, O., March 30th.

TEXAS, o., March 30th.
Rev. VIM. Philpott and wife, OF
Antwerp, O., are visiting Mrs. P's.
parents, J. f. Benskin and wife.
Mary Ellsworth called on friends
here last Tuesday.
W. B. Carr and wife spent last Sun.
day in Cotton, the guests of relatives
and friends.
w. II. Champion visited his uncle,
Lee Kerstetter, at Holgate the fore
part of the week.
Mrs. Hanna Connolly and Mrs.
George Durbin have returned from
their visit in Toledo.
Dan Ailer is moving back from To
ledo to his farm northeast of town.
Mrs. r. A. Stark and Mrs. W. B.
Carr were in Toledo last week buying
millinery goods.
w. w. Emmell, of Cotton, spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Henry
Emmel and sister Lizzie.
Mrs. j. j. Bellinger is in Deshler.
Lesley Ginder and sister Cora were
in Napoleon Saturday.
The Aid society held a regular
meeting Wednesday evening and
elected new officers: Pres, Will Bel
linger; Vice pres, Mrs. F. A. Court
right; Secretary, Gertrude Angle
myre; Treasurer, Edith Ginder.
BUCKEYE.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
OKOLONA.
OKOLONA, March 30, '9G.

OKoLoNA, March 30, '9G.
Ed. Santo returned from Lima last
Saturday where he had been on busi-
ness.
Geo. Gum, of the Wabash is here
seeing about his interests on the farm.
Henry Suhr, of Evansport, was in
this place last week on business.
Sophia Helmke, of Toledo, has been
visiting friends here for the past
week.
One evening last week during the
absence of the proprietor of the
new hardware store, and upon
hearing the gentle strains of a
violin rising from the midst of
an impenetrable mass of plows, har-
rows, selfbinders, etc, q few of our
lovers of the fantastic gathered at the
place from whence the sound came.
The machinery was soon moved into
the street. The musician was then
given drink and the gentle strains
rose upon the still night air, and the
voluptuous tones reverberating died
away in George Buntz's barn yard
while young America with joyous
hearts INDUCED in dancing the old
time merry go round", throwing
all cares away and thinking only Ct
Ihe general good time they were hav-
iAg, which was undoubtedly beyond
description and one long to be re-
membered.
The marriage of John Damman to
Miss Sophia Schroeder took place last
Thursday at the home of the groom
Just north of town. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. K. Strauss of
the German Lutheran church, after
which the friends and relatives who
were summoned by the many invita-
ton partook of the bountiful repast
and proceeded to indulge in the usu-
al festivities of the occasion. The
foaming beverage flowed as free as
the water of mountain stream and
the guests clinked their glasses to the
health and never ending prosperity
of the happy pair so recently launch
ed upon the matrimonial sea. May
the tide ever bear them on in the
proper course, and may they grasp
the opportunity of a life time to rise
into successful, prosperous, useful
and happy life.