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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
SOME POLITICAL DOUBTS
Those Waiting Questions About
Republican Congressional
Committees.
The Week Will Also Bring Chris
Buckley and Developments in
the Junta Fights.

The members of the Republican State
Central Committee from the interior had,
with few exceptions, departed for home
yesterday and about. the City the politi-
clans generally made themselves comfort-
able or joyous and kept "out of politics. -
To-day and during the week there will
be careful studies made by many Repab-
licans to straighten out the initial confu-
sion that has followed the new and strange
plan of having the primary elections for
the State convention held under the au-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

discovery was first made is again about to
be operated extensively, electric power be-
ing employed to operate the mines which
have remained idle on account of the enor-
nous cost of.steam and water power.
While the interests of Grass Valley are
diversified it is in quartz mining that the
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
a Tacoma Jury Dtsagrees.

TACOMA, WASH, March 1.-The jury
in the trial of James B. Hedges, present
County Treasurer, charged like two City
Treasurers who have been tried and con-
victed before him of taking interest on de-
posits of county funds in banks, disagreed.
They SO reported at $50 this morning and
were discharged.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
0THE STRANDED CHALLENGER.
Isco Strong Tugs Hare so Far Been
Unable to More Her.

AtVO strong rugs haze so fdr Been
Unable to More Her.
SEATTLE, WASH. March L. The
schooner Challenger, which was driven on
the beach near Lighthouse Point yester-
day afternoon, was still grounded at 9
o'clock tonight. All efforts of the Vigilant
and Mountaineer to get her off to-day
were futile, Notwithstanding the declar-
alton of her master that she would GER
tainly be floated again with high tide at 5
P. NJ. Reports from the grounded schooner
this evening say that she has not thus far
been seriously damaged. Another tug
came up from Port Townsend tonight,
and will tomorrow join the Vigilant and
Mountaineer in the effort to haul off the
Challenger
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

lators invested in the Crown Point mine,
and have constructed new works on it, and
it will be more largely developed than
heretofore.
Of the mines in operation the Maryland,
n. Y. o. D., North Star, Omaha. Orleans,
Wisconsin and Empire are the largest pro-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

party, and above all most enterprising
citizen.
Mayor George is an old-time merchant
who has been very successful. He has
served the district in the State Senate,
and is none too proud to hold the impor-
tant and humble position OF Mayor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Two Suicides.

George Bishop, a laborer. living at sos Minna
street, committed suicide yesterday by swallow
ing dose OF arsenic in fit OF dependency
because he was out of work. He died at the
Receiving Hospital and his body was taken TO
the Morgue. James Mack, an old cigar dealer,
was found in his room in the Prescott House
yesterday in an unconscious condition with an
empty bottle of opium beside him. He was
ing consciousness His body was also taken
TO the Morgue
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

is situated on the hill where gold quartz
was first discovered.
The majority of the mines in Grass VAL
ley district are owned and operated by
local and San Francisco capitalists, but
quite recently a number of French specu-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

important quartz mining district of the
State. in fact, the early history of Grass
Valley is history of quartz-mining, as 1t
was here that gold was first discovered in
Quartz in California. And it is signifi.
cant fact that the section in which this
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
MANY MILLIONS ARE IN SIGHT.
Brilliant Outlook for the Banner Gold.
Producing Camp of the
State.
Active Preparations for
the Resumption of
Work.

GRASS VALLEY, CAL, Feb 29.-Grass
Valley is the metropolis of Nevada County
and is situated in the largest and most
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

TAKE RATIONAL CARE OF YOUR COLD AT ONCE,
by using Dr.. d. Jaynes Expectorant, and you will
save much worry and render less likely the deve-
opment OF a dangerous Throat or Lung Disease.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

Japan had twenty-four steamers built in
the United Kingdom last year.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

Circulars and Testimonials of the Great Hudyan
sent free.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
Prize Speaking Contest.

The interscholastic prize speaking contest
held at White River junction last Wednes-
day evening was an interesting event. The
contestants were: Chester, Annie M. Olney,
Charles E. Kimball; Bethel, Elizabeth O..
Kimball, Robert II. Coy; White River juno
ton, Mabel F. French, Robert w. Selkirk !;
Windsor, Susan A. Lul, Philip McAIahan
Woodstock, Helen w. Marble, Roger c. Grif-
fin; Springfield, Lena M. Bixby, Edward E.
Spafford.
Music was furnished by the Springfield
school orchestra, the Woodstock school man.
dolin and guitar quartet, and the Woodstock
school chorus of 10 misses. The judges were
II. d. Ryder, Esq, of Bellows Falls, Prof. r.
p. Emery of Hanover, and Miss Angie E.
Badger of Mortified.
By a unanimous decision of the judges the
general prize, cum laude, was awarded to
Elizabeth imball of Bethel the first gentle
mans prize to Robert H. Coy, also of Bethel
both pupils of the Whitcomb graded school
The first lady's prize went to Susan a. Lull OF
Windsor; the second gentleman's prize was
given to Edward B. Spaflord of Springfield
the second lady's prize to Mabel F. French OF
the White River junction high school. Spe-
cial mention was made Of Lena NJ. BiXby Of
Springfield.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
THE TIMES.
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1896.
Vermont News.

Montpelier is having plans drawn for q
$4,000 city hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin White, of Bethel,
celebrated their golden wedding last week.
The following fourth class postmasters
have been appointed for Vermont Sarah l..
Nourse, Houghtonville; Chloe Dane Hough-
ton, Jamaica.
Masonic week at Burlington begins June 8.
The annual concave of the Grand Comman-
derry will be held june 8, II. +. Sir Silas w.
Cummings Grand commander, presiding.
Owing to ill-health, Hon. William Rounds
has resigned his position as Judge of Windsor
county court, and the governor has appointed
Hon. Henry j. Parker, of Andover, to fill
the vacancy.
Capt. Hardie's troop G. Sd U. S. cavalry
will go into camp with the New Hampshire
National Guard at Concord this summer.
The troop will leave Fort Ethan Allen next
Saturday, marching to Concordby easy stages,
reaching there Monday morning, June s. :.
Pensions have been granted Vermonters as
follows: Original, James Everson, lr., Rnt-
lind; Anthony Burton, Cuttingsville; in
crease, Ira Quimby, West Concord;. Edwin
Horton, Chittenden; Charles w. A. Putnam,
Randolph; reissue, Thomas Williams, Hyde
vile; Morrillo NJ. Whipple, Bethel.
Marshall Way, the Wheelock murderer, at
tempted suicide in Jail Monday morning by
crushing his head in the cell door. Being
handcuifed he could not shut the iron dooi
hard enough, and only gave his head a hard
blow. He was placed under guard immedi-
ately afterwards.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
Wiudham County W. c. T. U.

At the Windham county w. c I. Z. to be
held in the Methodist church in Brattleboro,
June 3 and 4, in addition to the routine bust
ness and reports of superintendents of depart
ments, the program will include the follow
ing Interesting features Wednesday after
noon, Mothers hour. White Ribbon class
conducted by Mrs. G.. E. Davidson, state sec
rotary, at 4.30 Children's hour in charge of
Mrs. L. A. Kenyon, state superintendent of
l.. L. L. work; Wednesday evening, Matrons'
Contest, Scientific Experiments, and paper
on g W work by Mrs. S. E. Temple of Brat
tleboro Thursday afternoon, Pastors hour,
Bible reading and parliamentary drill by Mrs.
Boole and q paper on 'Non-Alcoholics in
Disease by Rev. Mary E. Norton of New
fame, with discussion following in which ply
sicians will be invited to participate.
Mrs. Ella A. Boole, A. M, comes highly
recommended as speaker and will deliver.
Thursday evening, one of her, popular
addresses of which the press in other states
has given frequent and favorable notice.
The Brattleboro union kindly extends hos
pitality to delegates and visitors. The public
are cordially invited to be present at any OF
all of the sessions of the convention.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
BRATTLEBORO.

james G. Menzies went to Moosehead lake
Thursday and thence to Eagle lake for two
months fishing trip.
Mai. F. c.. Beck's summer hotel in West
Halifax, with all its furniture and fixtures,
was sold "Wednesday to G. F. Thompson,
treasurer of the Brattleboro electric light and
gas company, Maj. Beck taking Mr.. Thomp
sons Forest t'eet house in exchange. About
Sll 900 worth of property changes hands III
the trade.
The annual meeting of the home for the
aged and disabled was held Tuesday night.
The committee were instructed to buy a suit
able home if one can be had at a satisfactory
price. The following officers were elected :
President, DIR. II. d. Holton; vice-president,
b. ID. Harris; secretary, A. G. Davenport;
treasurer, George S. Dowley; auditors, A. G..
Davenport, +. w. Childs; executive commit
tee, II. ID. Holton, A. G.. Davenport j. M.
Tyler; finance committee, b. d. Harris,
Richards Bradley, George S. Dowley; admis-
sions, George f. Crowell. J. II. Babbitt, F.
| w. Childs. A visiting committee of about
80 townspeople were also elected.
Nine. Stella Brazil (AIrs. E. r. Pratt is
expected to spend part of the summer at her
home in Brattleboro. She is one of the lead
| ing contraltos in Covent Garden, Geneva
| and correspondent writes to the Paris LIE
Monde Artistic: with Nine. Brazil we
have had veritable revelation in the role o.
Lola, which has always passed unobserved
but there are no small roles for an artist o.
her talents. Nine. Brazil is one of thost
rare artists who unite with plastic qualities
| those of powerful voice, but, nevertheless
so supple as to conform to the varying accents
of the situation, and with whom the come
dian, may / say the tragedan, is as great a
the singer. In the role of Herodiade whicl
requires finished artist, she had great sue
cess.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
A.A.A.A'A.A.A.A.A

ssI have used Puritana for torpid
liver, indigestion, and a species OF
and it has given me such
relief that I felt made over new.
For these troubles l would rather
have one bottle of Puritana than
barrel of any other medicine
She can eat anything now, but her
life was hanging in the balance, when
her stomach could not digest the
simplest food. Mrs. Belle W. Gale, OF
Charlestown, Mass, tried country air
and seven doctors in vain, but Puri-
tana gave her new stomach and a
new lease of life.
Mrs. Henry w. Craigue, of Concord,
n. H., was i'll for years. She had no
appetite, no strength, no ambition.
Her life was one constant round OF
misery and suffering. Puritana gave
her an appetite and rugged strength
1t made a new woman of her.
No chance, was what the doeto
said about George III. Cunning, Q
Faneuil Hall Market, Boston. ID
had nervous pyostration, had n
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
GRAFTON.

Our road commissioner wears smile; it is
a girl.
Mrs. L. NJ. Clark has returned to her home
for the summer.
Rev. c. V. French and family have gone to
Unity. They will be sadly missed by their
many friends both in the church and Chris
tan Eudeavor.
Our quiet village was much startled by the
cry of fire and ringing of bells last Monday.
1t proved to be +. H. Clark's bobbin shop
but by the timely assistance of his neighbors
they succeeded in saving the building with
very little damage.
The election of officers at the annual meet
ing of the w. c. L. U. held Tuesday resulted
As follows: President, Mrs. Carrie VI. White
vice president, Mrs Mary Walker, cores
ponding secretary, Mrs. Hattie Haskell; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Maria Walker; treas
urer, Mrs. Ii. z. Leonard. Delegates to the
convention to be held at Brattleboro June
and 4: Mrs. c. NJ. White, Mrs. Maris
| Waller Mrs Mary l.. Walker Mrs. Haiti,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
DR.. c. P. Frost Dead.

Carleton Pennington Frost, M. d., Ii. d.,
dean OF Dartmouth medical college and pro-
fessor of the science and practice of medicine
in that institution, died of heart disease Sum
day evening after an illness of six weeks.
He has been connected with the college since
1869. He was in the service of the United
States government from 1862 until 1865, nine
months of the time being spent in the field as
surgeon of the 18th Vermont and the remain
der as surgeon of the board of enrolment.
After the close of the he practiced medi-
cine in Bratteboro until he began his work
in Hanover. He received the degree of A.
M. from Dartmouth in 1855 and of LII. ID. in
1862. He kept in close touch with the state
medical societies of New Hampshire and Yer
mont, having been president of each. He
leaves u widow and two sons, the former being
a sister of w. H. Dubois of Randolph, VT.
His sons are Gilman d. Frost, M. D., professor
of anatomy at Dartmouth medical college,
and Edwin B. Frost, professor of astronomy
at Dartmouth. The late wife of Rev. Dr.
Arthur Little of Dorchester, Mass, was sis
| ter of the dean.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
''CLARENCE''
CHAPTER II.


When Brant returned to his hotel
there was All augmented respect in the
voice of the clerk as he handed him a
vote with the remark that it had been
left by Senator Doompointer's coach
man. lie had no difficulty in recogniz-
ing Snsy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian
schoolgirl hand.
''Kla'uns, l call it real mean! I be-
lieve you just hoped I wouldn't know
you. If you're bit like your old self
you'll come right off here-this very
night. I've got a big party on--but
we can talk somewhere between the
acts! Haven't | growed! Tell me!
And my! what a gloomy swell the
young hrigadier is! The carriage will
come fer you-so you have no excuse
The effect of this simple note upon
Brant was strangely out of proportion
to its triviality. But then it was Susy's
very triviality-so expressive of her
characteristic responsibility = that
had always affected him at such mo-
ments. Again, as at Robes, he felt it re-
act against his own ethics. Was she not
right in her delightful materialism?
Was she not happier than if she had
been consistently trueto Mrs. Peyton, to
the convent, to the episode of her the
atrical career, to Jim Hoollcr-even to
| himself? And did he conscientiously be-
lieve that Hooker or himself had suf-
| fered for her inconsistency? No: From
all that he had heard she was suita-
BILE hclpmeet to the senator, in her So
| 81 ~; al, 70,
tations. her engaging vanity that dis
armed suspicion, and her lack of re-
sponsibility even in her partisanship.
/ Nobody even dared to hold the senator
responsible for her promises, even while
enjoying the fellowship of both. and it
is said that the worthy man singularly
profitcd by it. Looking upon it merely
as phase of Washington society, Brant
resolved to go.
The moon was high as the carriag
whrled him out of the still sitting ave
nues towards the soldiers home-a syl-
van suburb frequented by cabinet min
sters and the president-whcre the
good senator had 'decreed' like Kub'a
Khan, ga stately pleasure dome" to en-
terrain his friends and partisans. AS
they approached the house the treIn
bling light. like firefiies through til
leaves, the warm silence broken only b.
military band playing drowsy walt
: on the veranda, and the heavy odors
jessamine in the air, thrilled Brant wit
sense of shame as he thought of hi
: old comrades in the field. But this wa
presently dissipated by the uniform
that met him in the hail. with the pres
ence of some of his distinguished ST
periors. At the head of the stairs, wit
a circling background of the shinin
!, crosses and ribbons of the diplomah
corps, stood Susy-her bare arms an
l neck glittering with diamonds, her fac
radiant with childlike vivacity. sit
nificant pressure of her little glove a
). he made his bow seemed to be his onl
welcome, but moment later sn
It caught his arm. "You've yet to kno'
him. she said, in half whisper; II
|, thinks a good deal of himself-just llh
Jim. But he makes others believe
and that's where poor Jim slipped up
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
New Hampshire News.

Five thousand books have been catalogued
for the Gordon Nash library at New Hamp-
ton.
George Van Dyke is the largest taxpayer m
Lancaster, the sum being $3.50. The pol
tax is 1928.
Dr. Emil Custer, one of the oldest ana
most respected physicians OF Manchester
died last week.
The annual meeting of the Keene Electric
railway was held Monday and the old boaro
of officers elected.
1t is proposed to hold the first Legislative re-
union in Concord June 80 and July l, with
great number of attractive features.
The Shakers at East Canterbury have
formed society of Christian Endeavor which
is the first one in the world in that denomina-
ton.
George C. Woods of Lisbon has an apple
gathered two years ago and is still in perfect
condition, although no pains have been taken
to preserve it.
At meeting of the governor and council
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Charles ii. rlnk-
ham of Alton was appointed chaplain OF tie
state prison ut Concord.
DIR. j. b. Raynes, a leading physician OF
Lebanon, was drowned at Loan Lake, near
Holeb, Me-, Friday of last week by the upset
ting of his boat, caused by squall.
Bears are very common in some parts OF
Lisbon. Several cubs have been seen and
one morning bear was seen lying IN the
road between the village and Sugar Hill.
Two Concord landlords who leased build
ings for the illegal sale of liquor have been
sentenced to two months imprisonment IN
jail and each ordered to pay 5000 and costs.
Nathaniel H. Emery of Suncook, instructor
in mathematics and rhetoric at the New
Hampshire Conference seminary at Iilton,
has accepted similar position at the Lehlgh
University. He will assume his new duties
in the fall.
Bishop w. w. Niles was thrown from a
carriage in Pittsfeld Monday night, striking
on his head and shoulders on IL hard concrete
sidewalk. He was picked up unconscious
| and remained in that condition several hours
He was brought to his home in Concord Tues
| day forenoon.
At the first district democratic convention
in Portsmouth last week Gordon Woodbury.
of Manchester and HerbertJ. j. Jones OF AL
ton were chosen delegates to the national con,
vention. Charles II. Dow of Tamworth and
Richardson J. Barry of Manchester were
chosen alternates.
The shop occupied by Frank G.. Hardy al
Keene for the manufacture of I" No Dust
| floor Messing was nearly consumed BY hre
Monday. The fire was caused by the sudden
ignition or explosion of kettle of the prep
araton which was heating on the stove. Mr.
Hardy was badly but not seriously burned.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
New Hampshire College.

The baccalaureate sermon to the students
of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts will be preached i'll the
Congregational church in Durham next
Tuesday morning. Examinations for admis-
sion to the college begin on Monday after
noon. On Tuesday the trustees hold their
annual meeting at II A. NJ, and at P. NJ, the
Smyth prize reading and speaking will take
place in Thompson hall. The commencement
exercises will be held in the same hall at II
o'clock on Wednesday morning. There will
be an address by Rev. DR.. A. +. Winship.
The contestants in the Smyth prize speak
ing will be Harry e. Barnard, William E.
Hunt and Harrison f. Clement of Nashua,
Edna o. Foss of Durham, Evelyn jenkins OF
Lee, John w. Fullerton of Somersworth,
Rena f. Young of Newmarket, James A.
Ford of Walpole, Arthur w. Colburn of ORA
cut, Mass, and Walter F. Buck of Manches-
ter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
JAMAICA.

Mrs. Lyman FELTON, is no better, but rather
failing.
Mrs. Gale is passing the week with friends
in Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Win S. Allen is passing the week
with her sister at Putney.
Mrs. Howard Burk of Brattleboro is here,
a guest of William II. Gleason.
Mrs. Mason Howard is passing few weeks
with her sister at Norwich, Conn.
Oscar Dean of Grafton is passing few
days here, guest of j. G. Daggett.
Mrs. w. Raw and son of Chester, are pass
ing few weeks or more with friends here.
Miss Addie Boynton, who has been in Bos-
ton and vicinity since last fall, is expected
home this week.
Mrs. Edward and Mrs. Will Boynton OF
Cambridge, Mass, have been passing few
days with friends here.
Will S. Allen is in Chester and vicinity,
where he will be two weeks or more. His
brother Charles is With him.
A nice refreshing rain came Tuesday
morning, the first we have had here to lay
the dust since before the snow went of, and
vegetation smiles in consequence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30

appetite, could not sleep, could not
walk alone. Puritana made him over
new from head to foot. 1t gave him
sleep, appetite, and strength.
After trying many doctors, hospi-
tails, and medicines in vain, Mrs. j. S.
DAILY, of Cambridge, Mass, had also
abandoned hope, when Puritana was
brought to her relief. 1t gave her
strength and health, pure, rich blood,
vigorous digestion, and raised her
from the sick bed to the full vigor
of happy womanhood.
Yes, one drop of Puritana will
bring more real relief, more real cure,
more real strength, more real nerve
force, more real power and vital
energy, more real +" life-is-worth-
living" than dipperful, bucketfui,
a barrelful of so-called tonics, blood
cures, nerve foods, pills, and doubtful
preparations from unknown sources,
that is the reason why Puritana is
the most economical medicine as
we'll as the most effective in the
world.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
Monadn0ck Cycle Club.

The following officials are announced for
the Monadnock Cycle club race meet which
is to take place at the Keene driving park
Wednesday, June 3:
Referee, Charles G. Percival, Boston !;
Judges, Warren Dow, J. c. Kerrison and G..
w. Tarbell, Boston, Samuel Patrick and A..
w. Hunnewell, Keene; starter, r. T. Kings
bury, Keene; clerk of course, Leon c. Nor
wood assistant clerks, w. A. Grimes, r. j.
Patten announcer, j. J. Donahue timers, j.
Howes, F. F. Stearns, w. Z. Wright, w. S.
Ter, J. J. Deavitt; umpires, p. j. O'Brien, III.
j. Fowler, G. G. Bridgman.
The races will be one mile novice, half-mile
handicap professional, one mile handicap
amateur, one mile open professional, one
mile open amateur, two mile handicap pro-
fessional, one mile handicap amateur.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
Commercial Fertilizers.

The Experiment Station at Burlington has
lust issued bulletin 50 on Commercial Fertil-
izers, giving the guarantees and analyses of
10 distinct brands sold in the state this year,
with their money valuations. This bulletin
also includes other matter explanatory OF the
best methods, selection, purchase and use of
fertilizers, and OF the terms used
in fertilizer guarantees and analyses. 1t is
thought that this bulletin will prove helpful
to farmers who use commercial fertilizers.
The bulletin will be sent free of charge to
any address upon application. A postal card
addressed to the Experiment Station, Bur
lington, is sufficient.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-30
GASSETTS.

Miss Edith johnson is with her parents
this week.
Mr.. Bruce of Jamaica was here few days
this week.
Mrs. Alonzo Currier is in quite poor health
this spring.
Mrs. Martha Tobey and daughters spent
Il few days at Ludlow last week.
The rain of Monday night did lots of good
and vegetation looks much refreshed.
William Kingsbury is stopping for the pres
ent with his daughter, Mrs. j. II. Marsh.