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The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
Water for Irrigation Had Long
Been a Bone of Con.
tention.
MRS. DICE CUT SMITHS DAM.
When the Latter demonstrated With
His Sister He Was Shot Dead
by Her Husband.

VISALIA, CAL, June 11.-Trouble has
been expected this spring along Tule
River over the division of water, and this
expectation was horribly realized near
Upton, in the south part of Tulare
County. M. Grant Smith was shot dead
last night by his brother-in-law, Ben
Dice. Both are well known and well-to-do
farmers. Mrs. Ben Dice owns land below
Mark Smiths ranch. Grant Smith, Mrs.
Dce's brother, rented Marks place. Origi-
nally the father of the Smiths owned
two-thirds interest in share of the main
ditch and had given his interest to Mrs.
Dice and Mark Smith.
The ditch over which the dispute arose
was side ditch, built by John Woods and
Grant and Mark Smith. Grant claimed
that Dice should pay his proportion of the
expense of this ditch. This Dice refused
to do, and insisted on his right to run
water through the side ditch to his land.
Wednesday morning Dice started up to
the main ditch for the purpose of turning
the water down.
Finding some dams placed in the ditch
by Grant, he cut them out on his way up.
Returning home later in the evening he
and his wife drove up to dam in the ditch
opposite Grants residence. intending to re-
move it. Dice took with him a double
barreled shotgun loaded with buckshot.
Dice told his wife to get out and cut the
dam, as she owned the water right. Dice
remained in the buggy. Mrs. Dice took a
shovel and began digging out the dam.
While doing so her brother Grant, seeing
them, came out and demonstrated. He
asked his sister what she was doing. She
told him she intended to cut out the dam.
"You can't do it, nor your husband can't,
nor any of you folks" was Grants reply.
At the same time he grasped his sister
by the arm to stop her work.
While they were scuffling a rife, which
had been previously fastened on a post
near by, was fired off. Immediately after
ward Ben Dice jumped out of his buggy
and fred point blank at Grant, Killing
him almost instantly.
Dice and his wife at once returned home
and then drove to Tipton, where he gave
himself up to the officer and was brought
here after midnight.
AT the Coroners s inquest held to-day the
jury found that deceased was 81 years old
and came to his death by gunshot wound
at the hands of Ben Dice.
The rifle referred to as being on the post
had been strapped there, the post being
on the bank of the ditch overlooking the
dam. A string was tied to the trigger,
passed over wire and laid across the dam
in such way that any one interfering
with the dam would cause the rifle to be
discharged. The jury found the rife ball
buried in the ground about six inches deep.
Dice refuses to talk and is acting queerly
this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

Lundstedt, Robert P. Hill, c. M. Belshaw
and D. G. Martin, as a special arrange
ment committee to unite with the Native
Sons and citizens of So1oma, in an ap-
propriate observance OF the day.
An exceptionally attractive programme
has already been prepared. 1t begins
with a grand street parade Immediately
from this City. After a musical selection
by the Sonoma Valley band Mayor Henry
Shipp will deliver an address of welcome.
The Hon. III. G. Gesford, president of tn e
day and grand president of the Native
Sons of the Golden West, will follow with
an Introductory address.
The Bear flag will then be raised with
due solemnity by the only three surviving
members of the original Bear flag party OF
thirty, VIZ: Henry Portertield, living
four miles north of Napa City; Benjamin
f. DeweIl of Upper Lake, Lake County,
and Henry Beeson of Anderson Valley,
near Boonville, Mendocino County.
A historical essay will be delivered by
the Hon. r. A. Thompson, editor of the
Santa Rosa Democrat, and a grand ora
tion by Merton G. Allen, the journalist, of
San Francisco.
The feature of the afternoon will be a
grand barbecue. 1t will be free to all and
be held in old Spanish style on the plaza.
l.
satisfy the hunger of thousands.
The origin al Bear flag is one of the most
valuable records in possession of the So
ciety of California Pioneers. AT the cele-
brat1on on Saturday the Pioneers will be
represented and they will take the his
toric old flag with them.
1t has been asked by many why Sonoma
should be selected as the scene of the cele-
bration. The reason is that Sonoma for.
merly was the only military post north of
of San Francisco bay and was consequently
the most important point in Northern Cal
ifornia in military view. 1t was neces-
sary to seize and hold 1t with its guns,
ammunition and supplies, which although
limited were yet of vast importance to the
Government of California.
Strange as it may seem it is still true
that no accurate history of the raising OF
Bear flag at Sonoma on June IA, 1916, has
ever yet been written although the event
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
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forms a romantic epoch in the early history

forms a romantic epoch in the early history
of California.
It is true that II H. Bancroft has at
tempted to tell the story in detail, but he
has not succeeded in so doing. On the
contrary, he has belittled the event and
referred to it as being ''of no importance
in the history of California
1t is expected that from 500 to 1000 Ma
tive Sons Will GO to Sonoma from this
City, taking along with them fine band
of sixteen pieces. A special train will be
run for their accommodation tomorrow
by the San Francisco and North Pacific
Railway. Leaving here at 7:30 A. NJ. the
train will arrive in Sonoma at 9:27 A. NJ.
Returning it will leave Sonoma at P. NJ.
and arrive in San Francisco at 6:15 P. N.
Every body interested is counting upon a
big crowd and jolly good time.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
A MEMORABLE EPOCH.

Grand Celebration of the Bear Flag
Raising at Sonoma.
It will be great day at Sonoma to-
morrow. The celebration of the fiftieth
anniversary of the raising of the Bear flag
in California. June IA, 1916, will COM
memorate a memorable historic event.
The Grand Parlor of the Native Sons of
the Golden West, at its latest session, ap-
pointed Messrs. f. T. Duhring, Henry
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
UP WITH THE
OLD BEAR FLAG.
Memorable . Epoch in the
History of Early
California.
NATIVE SONS AT SONOMA
There Will Be a Grand Street
Parade and an Old-Time
Barbecue.
PIONEERS AND THEIR FLAG.
A Great State Day-President H. C.
Gesford's Address and M. C.
Aliens Grafton.

SONOMA, CAL, June 11.-By singular
coincidence the raising of the Bear flag
fifty years ago in the historic old plaza of
Sonoma took place on June ID, which is
United States flag day, so that when on
next Saturday the children of the public
schools are celebrating the one hundred
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
Nominations CONFIRMED.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1.-THE
Senate has confirmed the following
nominations: David N. Burke of New
York, Consul-General at Tangier Moroc-
co; George F. Smithers of Delaware Con-
sui at Chung King, China; Abram B..
Severn of New York, chief examiner of
the Civil Service Commission.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
SHORTEST OF "1oNe'' SESSIONS
Gently and Quietly the House Takes an
adjournment.


Gently and Quietly the House Takes an
adjournment.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1.-THE
first session of the Fifty-fourth Congress
gently and quietly, almost without incl
dent, glided into history to-day at
o'clock, the shortest 'long" session of
Congress, with two exceptions, in the his
tory of the Government. There was
marked difference between the close to-
day and that of the Fifty-frst Congress.
the last previous Republican Congress.
Then there was bitter conflict raging be-
tween Speaker Reed and the minority, and
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

Our picture above Sbo1Os you
t10o right smart garments, in
those Fine Black TWiW CheUi0tS,
an a1OfMJIy pretty and slightly
Garments, and right cZeUerly
tailored, too.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12

Hints From q BIG Store" our
ne10 book for shopping by mail,
is ready. Y'our name please and
Ue'W mail it to you.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
4SSSSSSSSSSSS2 1888 8 g 3 8 8 3 81

There's no end of pretty Suits
in our BIO Corner W'Mdo1O, and
BEGINNING today 10e ioGuSurote
this sale and before the ink is
dry you will learn of its Great
in6 o. furor in this tO1C7o. II sin
ole Glance into that UindoU 1OiW
d demonstrate their North. It's
o. sale We have i10US1Gr0ted for
the purpose of breaking all pre-
Uious records, and it will accom-
pIiSb the result.
The Press., 1896-02-27

THICKNESS OF STONE CRUST FOR MAo- ADAM RoADs.-While this country is just making a beginning in the construction of good roads, France excels all nations in the quantity and quality of its national roads. It has 29,OO0 miles of road con- structed and maintained under national supervision. For centuries 1t has been systematically building good roads, and it's road builders know about all there Is to know concerning that class of work. One thing they have learned by experi- ence is that great thickness of broken stone is not necessary for good results if it is properly laid The early experiments in macadamizing demanded eight or ten inches of broken stone, but where the soil is firm it has been found practicable to reduce this amount, and now from four to six inches is considered sufficient thick ness. Great stress is laid upon keeping the roads from deteriola ating. They are closely inspected and are mended as soon as they begin to show signs of ruts or wear With this system of repairs it is found that roads grow better from year to year instead of deteriorating. -Manchester Her GId
 Central Vermont Railroad (N. l.. N. division )-trains leave:
The Press., 1896-02-27
MAKING RooM FOR THE Bre SLEEVES. !

MAKING RooM FOR THE BIG SLEEVES. street trolley line is known as the "ladies' line." It's feminine patronage includes many prominent society women, and it is said dressmakers are fond of riding in it's cars because the costumes of the women passengers represent all that is in the ''height" of fashion. This is why soap bubble sleeves and balloon shoulders are seen in their greatest development on the North State street cars.
 The other morning one side of car was comfortably filled with men. The other side was entirely occupied by five women, who were evenly spaced along the seat. The width of their sleeves guaged their positions, and as each woman sat with arms bent and hands in her lap there was no lost space. The men, an even dozen of them, wondered what would oc- cur if more wide sleeves should happen in.
 At Superior street three women entered the car. The men glanced at the five seated women, figured out mentally that there was room for four more, and sat still. The three women stalked down the aisle and surveyed the five women with inquiring eyes. The five women grasped the situation, and, as one woman, they swung around in their places so that each sat edgewise on the seat facing forward. This opened spaces for the three standing women, who sighed their thanks, edged carefully in, and eight left arm sleeves formed cheval de frise, behind which eight women were comfortably and ami cably fortified, and not sleeve was erampled, - Chicago Record.
 The regular Spring Term of the New London Business College, New London, begins March 30th. The school offers ex- ceptional advantages to those who wish to acquire practical knowledge of Book keeping, Shorthand, Iypewriting, Tele- graphy, or business training in general The graduates of the institution have been uniformly successful, and the demaud at the present time is in excess of the sup ply. In addition to other features, "Act- ual Bushes from the Start" has been added to the bookkeeping department Write for a catalogue of this school, sent free on application, to R. A. Brubeck principal.
The Press., 1896-02-27
SOMERS.

The remains of Wm. Osborne, of Chicago, who died the 18th, are expected to arrive in town Friday or Saturday and will be inferred in the family lot in the Center cemetery. His wife was Miss Harriet Fuller, daughter of Gen. Asa Fuller, of this town.
 Mrs. Lucius Kfbbe expects to start next Monday for Chicago on 8 visit to her son, Mayro Kibbe. She will be &C., companied by her sister, Mrs Della Dim- ock, of Crystal Lake.
 Henry Wardwell lost one of his fine team horses last week from lockiaw. They were the finest pair of horses in town, and drew the first premium at sev- eral fairs last fall. He had refused an offer of $500 for them.
 Rev. P. P. Womer, of Somersville, occupied the pulpit last Sabbath, Rev c. H. Ricketts preaching in Rockville.
 Preparatory lecture Friday afternoon at o'clock, in the chapel. The sacra. ment of the Lords supper will be admin. istered next Sabbath.
 Mrs. Clara Fuller has prepared and brought before the public solution known as the Eureka Curling Fluid, fol retaining the hair in curl in damp weather
 Mrs. Joseph Dimock is quite i'll, also Carrie, eldest daughter of Wm. Weirs is quite low with consumption. Several cases of mumps are renortet | in town.
 | Arthur Gager, of Philadelphia, hal been spending few days with his parents MT. and Mrs Henry Gager.
The Press., 1896-02-27
THE FLAGS FLYING OVER
 CONGRESS.

It is question which no one can an swer what becomes of the flags which fly session after session over the two houses of congress.
 The life of flag exposed at such height to the tattering winds cannot be long Every now and then, after a storm, 6 great rent is seen in "Old Glory" as Il proclaims from the house-top that oul statesmen are deliberating. Sometimes the edges are only frayed. Sometimes 8 stripe is gone, or, perhaps, half the stars may be torn away. Then in day ol two it flies again with all it's stripes and its stars, as if it had never suffered by the storm.
 I asked what became of the old flags. Nobody knew.
 What do you do with them?
 Nothing.
 They are the same flags; that is, there are no new ones. The old flags are sim. ply mended. There is patriotic poem in this. "Old Gloly" has perpetual life; that is, the "Old Glory that pre-. sides over the capitol. When stripe blows away, a new one is put in it's place and the same old flag is pulled to the head of the staff. If it Is the blue field that is gone, this is reproduced. If only 8 rent, it is alarmed; if hole, it is patch. ed. Then another stripe goes, and new one is added. So on, the old portions are blown away, the newer standing until the new becomes old in turn and tears away, and in endless evolution the old flag lives on. It is always the same flag, but from year to year its entire texture is changed, and the small bits are blown away by the winds. There is no grave yard for "Old Glory" It has perpetual life. No one can tell when the flag which floats over the senate was bought. It is still a perfect flag, but no part of what was first drawn to the masthead is now in existence Washington StGr.
The Press., 1896-02-27
ELLINGTON. : frtl.vztal I l1a r,ntrnornnnIn,nl,1,

s 57s VCEJSGSaA Laak6 6COfT0SpOnQence.I
 MT. and Mrs. Leon Leach have gone to Wethersfeld to arrange for the settle ment of the estate of Mrs. Leach's father, the late MT. Standish, of that place.
 Mrs. Mattie Aborn Skinner, of Rock vile, has returned to the city after stay of nearly week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Aborn.
 -Orson Davis, who, with his wife and wife's mother lived in this vicinity sever. al years ago, was buried in our cemetery at Crystal Lake Center, last Thursday while ago.
 So many seem to need a word about the change in the name of our little vii. lage that we give it here. As will appear the reasons were nod ''commercial.' ' More than a year before the change of. forts were made to have Square Pond called Crystal Lake, but the efforts failed until Everett A. AboIn, Esq, now of Chi. cago, circulated petition for the change. This was numerOusly signed and sent to "Uncle Sam," who soon granted 1t. Oi course with our post office Crystal Lake it was perfectly right to avoid endless con- fusion by calling hamlet and lake by the same name. Thereby Square Pond'' be- came obsolete. But we hope, brother scribe, of Willington, always to act Ion the square,"
 Special item: By earnest request the resident pastor at Crystal Lake will preach in the Methodist church, Sunday March 8th, at Il o'clock, if that day is pleasant. If encouraged, several meet ings may be held on pleasant Sundays neither Methodist nor Advent, but true union meetings.
The Press., 1896-02-27
HOME NEWS.
InCAL NOTICES.

tdatter under this head 8 cents per tne.l
 It is at the Chicago Grocery only, that w. $. 6 Co.'S prime old Java coffee is to be had. Price 365c. per ID.
 Don't buy Rubber Boots until you see what my prices are. 5. F. Maine.
 -Damask tray cloths only 19 cents, worth 25 cents, at E. l.. Burr's.
 The Chicago Grocery has put in 8 full stock of the celebrated w. $. Co.'S Prime Java Coffee. This coffee Is put up from the purest Java stock, and those who appreciate delicious cup of coffee, should secure package of this prime old Java. If you want perfect fitting corset buv the steam moulded, at E. L. Burr's. Have you seen those Spotted Muslins for curtains in both white and colored, 40 inches wide, at 12t cts. per yard at A. W. Walkers?
 Extra bargains in colored satin rib bons for this week at A. W. Walkers.
 A CARD.-We desire to express our sin cere thanks and gratitude to the rector and choir of Grace church, also to friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted us in the funeral services of our dear father, also to Rev. MT. DruIey for the beautiful thoughts expressed.
 MR. AND MRS. J. M. HoRNIss. A. W. Walker offers this week a small lot of Ladies' Wrappers, in dark colors, at 59 cents each, worth $1. Come early and have your choice.
 -Kiloo, for washing, at Chandler's and the Chicago grocery store.
The Press., 1896-02-27
WELLINGTON.

Recently, Samuel Hansen, while chop ping wood, cut his right foot on the inside to the bone, making an ugly wound. Dr. Newton of Stafford Springs has the case in charge and he is doing nicely. He is fortunate in having an accident policy.
 (Correspondence.)
 The Congregationalists had pleas ant social last evening.
 Many of the older readers in this vi- cinity remember Jane Adams, daughter of the late Rev. Charles s. Adams, pastor of the Congregational church of Vest forn, who married Dr. Melancthon Storrs of Hartford. She died in that city Sun day last. She was 8 lady greatly beloved and respected.
 A great moral wave has struck Will. limantic, it is said.
 A round dozen makes perfect party That progressive whist one at George A Cosgrove's Tuesday evening, together with conversation, music and delicious supper, made the hours fly till it was nc longer Tuesday.
 Extra grange work neeessitated 2 special meeting last evening.
 We recently had the pleasure Of mak ing the acquaintance of Miss Flora Whiting, finding her as bright and viVa cious as might be expected from her ToI land oorrespondenee. WiIf she not giy. The Press readers the benefit of the pro grams of the literary club of which she i To member, also those of the grange tl which she belongs? What more uatalra than for us to think of the godIdass . flowers when we glance up at that TOl land County Fire Insurance pansy calsn dar.
 I The patrons of the local grnnge vii bear in mind the degree work, harvss
The Press., 1896-02-27
And the Doctor Said

"Take it to Lathrop's Drug Store to be filled" Doctors soon find out where cer- tainty of purity exists-they soon find out where prescriptions have the most care f1I attention. They know that our stock is always complete, and only the best comes from our store. They also know Ethat if anything special is wanted at once that our telephone will get it here on time. Any calls left here for any of the physicians will be cheerfully and prompt. E ly attended to.
The Press., 1896-02-27

during the term, Maud q Hulett, Dora A. Roberts. Gertrude J. c. Rockwell Lottie A. Connors, Putnam Drulpy, Harry F. Johnson, Clifford s Wightman; ab. sent one-half day, George Colburn ab, sent one day, Wyla s. Parker, Alice M MeVeigh. Number Of pupils registered 30; average attendance, 26. 56. : Prizes were awarded Arthur L. Roberts, Nettie B. Brown, Maud 0. Hnlett, Dora A. Rob erts, Gertrude J. c. Rockwell, Lottie A. Connors, Harry F. Johnson and Clifford s. Wightman. A gold pen was awarded Clarence J. Lasbury for penmanship; Putnam Druley won the prize for scholar. ship. Record of attendance in the pri- mary department, district No. I: Num- Der of scholars registered, go; average attendance, 19 [; neither tardy nor absent, Nellie Hulett, Florence Troy, Jennie Dim- ick and Clifford Colburn absent one-hali day, Harriet Druley, Charlie Dimick and Charlie Brown; absent one day, Harley Dimick the prize for scholarship was won by Harriet B. Dru1ey.
 FrOm Various Correspondents)
 Rev. J. A. Solandt will deliver a temperance address at the town hall next Thursday evening, at 7.3O. Everybody come and bring your Gospel Hymns.
 Y. P. s. c. k. this evening at 7.30. Subject, "What faith can do for us, to be found in Heb. 11:1-1O, 12, 1-2. The meeting next week will be on Wednesday evening at 7.3O. Subject, "What is in- volved in loyalty to Christ ?'' to be found in Luke 10:25-37.
 Regular communication of WOleott Lodge this (Thursday) evening at 6.30 o'clock, sharp. Special communication next Tuesday evening at 7.3O o'clock. Work, M. M.
 Stafford cornet band will meet next Monday evening.
 -"The Indigo" social given by the ladies of the Baptist society last Friday evening proved to be one of the most en- ioyable occasions yet given by that socie- ty, being a success both socially and f. nancially. One of the pleasant features of the evening was the photograph exhi- bition, which Mir. Lasbury kindly gave the society without charge. In the word contest Johnnie Findeisen took the first and Maurice Green the second prize.
 Bible class meets next Tuesday even- ing at 80 with Miss Nillie Connor.
 Report of the Hydevile school, taught by Beth F. Sprague, for the term ending Feb'y 21st: Scholars neither absent nor tardy-Maude Beard, Lena Clarke, Mary Bolieau, Isadore Durham, George Morris and Raymond Holmes. Absent but one day-Alice Durham and Annie Clarke.
 StafEOrdville.
 Rev. MT. Camp, of Wales, will preach in the M. E. church next Sunday at D.. m. Sunday school at o'clock, as usual.
 [COrrespondence.)
 Owing to a defect in the wheel the machinery at the $. w. company's mill is stopped for few days.
 The community will have the oppor- tunity of enjoying rare musical treat March 10th, as that is the date decided upon cor the "old folks concert"
 Charles Smith has purchased the place known as the Dilworth place, and is to take possession soon. MT. Eager, who for some years has carried on the place, will occupy the house vacated by Mr. Smith.
 A. E. Moore is this week moving his goods to Cherry Valley, Mass, where he is employed.
The Press., 1896-02-27
ROCKVILLE.

Rev. W. J. Yates is to present his Illustrated lecture on Antietam for the benefit of Burpee post The proceeds are to be used to purchase relic case. of which the post is in need. The lecture will be given on Friday evening, March 6, in the Methodist church. MT. Yates prepared this lecture and one on Gettys, burg at the request of the Norwich post. before which he is to give them, and Bur. pee post decided to invite him to present the one on Antietam.
 The total receipts by Assignee Tin gier from the insolvent estate of Cooga1 < Bowler, the Crystal Lake hotel mana I gers, show that the general creditors vii receive no dividends. The firm has lia bilities of $s5, ,OOO, $s,5OO being secured by mortgages. The creditors ineludl many wholesale liquor dealers in all part' of New England.
The Press., 1896-02-27
Why Pay 20 or 25c.

# For those fancy brands of Tooth Pow. .ders, when you can buy Thgmnlio. su. parioE 10 any in the market for only 10c, bottle
 Have you seen those new Hair Curriers' Ws arc sailing for cents Iazell's Perfnmes only zsc. an ounces
 Save money and buy your Drugs ana Patent Medicines
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The Press., 1896-02-27
ChcaVp Tenerraent.

have also to rent g cheap tenement of six good rooms, located on BentOn-st., which is very convenient to all the mills, churches and schools in the borough.
 ". ". LATHRoP. LATHRoP's DRUG STORE.