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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-29
TESTIMONIAL.

The Edwin w. Joy Company-Gentle-
men: wish to thank you gentlemen for
the great good which your joys Vegetable
Sarsaparilla has done for my weak eyes.
Thought | would soon go blind. l was
actually losing my sight. Ny eyes were so
weak had to stop reading day and night.
Jessie read the papers for me. After using
four bottles of joys Vegetable Sarsapa-
rilla put away the green glasses and can
now see as well as ever could. My blood
is IN good condition. 1 am not weak at
all Yes, do praise your joys Vegetable
Sarsaparilla. No one should take any
other sarsaparilla but joys Vegetable Sar-
saparilla.
Signed, JAMES ANDREWS,
Point Lobos ave., San Francisco, Cal.
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WATER FOR SAN DIEGO.
The Construction of the New System
WW Be Commenced at

SAN DIEGO, CAL, June 2s.-The South
ern California Mountain Water Company
will tomorrow morning begin the con-
structlon of the Moreno dam and conduit
to the city and the building of a distrib-
uting system in the city, in pursuance of
the contract which was ratified Yesterday
by the voting OF 81, 600 of bonds by the
city. Z. :. BaDcock, president of the COM
pany was IN consultation with his en-
glneers at Hotel del Coronado to- day, and
the result was that orders were issued for
two corps OF engineers to take the field
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CAPE MEKD0cIK0 DISASTER.
The Schooners Mary Buhne and Jennie
Thein cOiTde-Both Are Badly
Dnmuoed,

EUREKA, CAL, June 2S.-While in the
vicinity of Cape Mendocino, the schooner
Mary Buhne, returning empty from a
southern trip, last night collided with the
Jennie Thelin, bound for San Francisco
heavily loaded with lumber. The Ihelin
was struck amidships and Immediately
filled with water. The lumber prevented
it from sinking. Both vessels were badly
damaged. The Buhne's bow was injured
and the Tnelin's side caved in. The tug
Ranger towed them into port this after
noon.
The crew of the Buhne claim that no
side lights were exposed to view on the
Thelin, and it was not seen until only
few yards away.
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PRoSsER CREEK FIRE.

Destruction of Large RGTehOMse
Stored With Ice.
SUMMIT, CAL. June 28.-Fire this
afternoon destroyed warehouse No. 4, the
property of the Sierra Ice Company, at
Prosser Creek. The house contained 5000
tons of ice. Three hundred feet of track
and seventy-five feet of trestle were
burned, but as the track was a siding
trains VIII not be delayed. Three South
ern Pacific boxcars which were standing
on the siding were consumed, as was also
a large section of tiume belonging to the
ice company. Two fire trains from
Truckee are still fighting the fire. The
loss to the ice company is estimated at
S25, 0OO.
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HOLSTER hose team was practicing for the
Nationwide tournament this evening
Manuel VarIas, the leading runner on the
team, was thrown down. The cart passed
over him, breaking the large bone of his
lett leg. HOLSTER people regret the acct
dent, as Vargas was one of the best men
on the team. Notwithstanding the acct
dent they hope to win the first prize.
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TWO SPRiNTERS INJURED.
Red Bluff and HoLfster Hose Teams Eaci
Lose Man BY Running
n.an u;o,
Over Him.

RED BLUFF, CAL, June 2s.-While the
Red Bluff hose team was practicing last
night for the Fourth of July races, boy
named August Bonhof belonging to Hose
Company No. 3 fell and before the cart
could be stopped was run over. The cart
with its equipment weighed over 900
pounds. Bonhof was badly I'M ured in
ternally and will probably die. No blame
is attached to any ona, but the accident
has marred that portion of the entertain
ment planned for the Fourth.
HOLLISTER, CAL, June 2S.-While the
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Death of Mrs. Mary Burns.

SAN JOSE, CAL, June 2S-Mrs. Mary
Burns, pioneer resident of California and
a prominent member in Methodist church
circles of San Francisco and San Jose. died
at the residence of her brother. w. H.
Brown, in this city yesterday. She was
born in New York in 1924, and came to
California with her husband, John Burns.
in 1851. She has resided in this city since
1870 Her husband and son, Harvey
Burns survive her.
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Eair Prices for Er,,it.

SAN JOSE, CAL, June 28.-Several sales
of green fruit at fair prices have been re-
ported during the past week. One hun
dred tons of Moorpark apricots have been
sold near Campbell to the Los Gatos Can
merry at $35 per ton. The contract requires
that the fruit average nine to the pound
Ciingstone are being contracted for at $25
per ton, and some extra fine ones brought
$27 so and $50 per ton. Buyers have of
tered $40 per ton for Bartlett pears, and as
high as $25 may be had for extra fine ones.
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POULTRY AND X EsNEb SNOW.
Prize Dogs and Fouls to Re Exhibited
an October.

frfSe Dogs and FOtUts to Ne Echtotteo
October.
SAN JOSE, CAL, June 28.-The Santa
Clara Valley Poultry and Pet Stock Asso-
citation will hold a poultry and kennel
show in this city in October. At the meet
ing of the association yesterday the execu-
tive committee was instructed to secure
the Carnival Pavilion and to make all
necessary arrangements for holding The
exhibition.
Regular and special prizes will be given.
1t will be the aim of the association to
offer such inducements as will bring the
best stock on the Coast to the exhibition.
Competition will be open to all. 1t is ex-
pected' that all the prize winners of the
bench shows st San Francisco. Sacramento
and Stockton will be placed on exhibition,
and not less than 800 thoroughbred dogs
and 1900 fine chickens will be seen at the
show.
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TRRASHES HER RIVAL.
Then Mrs. Nash Causes Her Husbands

Then Mrs. Nash Causes Her Husbands
-4rrest for Insanity.
SAN JOSE, CAL, June 2S.-J. M. Nash
an expressman, residing at $50 Pond
street, has been charged with insanity by
his wife, Anna Nash. The complaint i:
the result of Nash taking Mrs. Smith
buggy -riuing Friday night. Yesterday
morning Mrs Nash sought out Mrs.
Smith and gave her a beating. after which
she preferred the charge against her hus-
band
Mrs. Nasn says her husband put small
organ in his express-wagon and as he
drove along he had his female companion
sing and play for him.
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SANTA ROSA JUDGE DIES.
Aged w. N. Seawall Passes
Away After an Illness of
Four Weeks.
Death Comes After the Celebration of
the Six ieth Anniversary of
His Marriage.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, June 2S.-Judge
W. N. Seawell died at his residence in
this city to-day, after an illness of four
weeks. He had reached the ripe old age
of IS.
Judge SeawelI crossed the plains from
his native State, Missouri, in 1853. He
settled at that lime IN Napa City, and was
identified with the early political history
of Napa County, where he held the posi-
tons of Deputy Sheriff and Postmaster.
In 1873 he removed with his family to this
city. Here he held the position OF Police
Judge for ten years.
Judge Seawell died on the morning after
the sixtieth anniversary of his marriage,
his aged wife surviving him. He was the
father OF Senator j. A. Seawell of Ukiah,
Joseph Seawell of Sacramento George and
James Seawell of Healdsburg and Emmett
Seawell, District Attorney of this county.
Mrs. B. S. Wood, Mrs. Mathews and Miss
Lou Seawel1 are the living daughters of
the deceased. The Judge was a kind
hearted, sociable man, with hosts of
friends and few enemies-one who made
life more pleasant for all with whom he
came IN contact.
a baby boy, weighing seven pounds, and
having heavy head of hair and two rows
of teeth, was born few days ago in Lon
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surrounding country has been extended.
It is expected that the Benicia arsenal
authorities will send couple of companies
of soldiers to join in the parade.
Judge A. ]. Buckles has been selected
for orator of the day. A water carnival
and ire works will close the days festivi-
tioc
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Jests With a Friend Who Finds
the Bullet That Pierced
His Body.
MOURNING AT THE SEA BEACH
Coroner Clark Decides That thu
Theory of Suicide Was Without
Foundation.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL. June 28.-Jackson
Crooks, who accidentally shot himself last
night, died this morning at 9 clock. He
was rational to the end, and until mid
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SAN BERNARDIso,s SEARCH ENDS
The Body of Suicide WingJ5eld Found
Near. Harlem lSprin0s.

SAN BERNARDTNO, CAL, June 2s.-
The body of G. A. Wingfied, the English
man who committed suicide in the early
part of last week, was found to-day. The
searching party was organized this morn
ing and one of the men found the body
south of Harlem Springs and near the
Santa Ana River. Poison had doubtless
been the means by which the respondent
man ended his life. The inquest will be
held Tomorrow
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LEE AND MCCLELLAN.
Their First Meeting as Des cribed by thu
Latter After the Civil War.

Latter After the Civil War.
Entertaining papers giving reminis-
cences of 1.-The Lost Cause" we're read yes
terday afternoon at the meeting of the
Daughters of the Confederacy. In paper
prepared by Mr.. George Savage and read
by Mrs. D. Giraud Wright was described
the first meeting of General Robert E. Lee
and General George B. Mcclellan as Cen
eral Mcclellan had related the facts to Mr..
Savage in the summer of 1878.
at was near the City of Mexico during
the Mexican War;" said Genera: McClel-
ian to Mr.. Savage, ''that | first met my
future great opposing commander. l was
lieutenant OF engineers and Lee was a
major of engineers and q tayorlte on
the staff of General Winfield Scott.
was walking alone across field one day
when | saw General Scott and his staff APP
preaching on horseback. As the party
drew near to me Major Lee refined up his
horse and, addressing me in an angry
tone, said:
" Lieutenant, don't you know you are
disobeying orders? WHAT is your name2
Il told him my name was Mcclellan
and that did not know l was disobeying
orders.
"'An officers have been told to remain
In their quarters and await ORDERS he ex-
claimed, still appearing very angry.
Il replied that no such order had
reached me, and he then peremptorily or
dered me back to my quarters and FASTENED
away 10 join General Scott and the rest of
the staff, who had not stopped.
Il returned across the field TO my quar-
ters, feeling much injured, for l had not
knowingly committed any breach OF dis
cipline. l complained to my fellow Off
GERS of Major Lees treatment of me.
Scarcely had finished my story when
was iold that there was an officer outside
who wished to see me, and l was greatly
surprised TO find Major Lee seated there
upon his horse He saluted me and | re-
turned the salute.-Baltimor Sun.
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BURGLARS LOOT DWELLING.
Three Men Arrested OF. Suspicion of
HGVin0 Been IMPLICATED.

SAN JOSE, CAL, June 2S.-The resi-
dence of r. Mcconnell, on Minnesota ave-
nue., in the Willows, was looted by burg
lars last evening during the absence of the
family. Several pieces OF iewelry, some
silverware and other articles valued at
about $50 were taken. Entrance was eff
fected through a rear window.
Detective Anderson and Constable Haley
this morning arrested Joe Lum barge,
George Ballard and Frank Eberly, who
were seen in the vicinity of the Mcconnell
residence last evening, on suspicion OF
having been implicated In the robbery.
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YaMeio,s Celebratio,,.

VALLEJO, CAL, June 28.-Extensive
preparations are being made for the proper
cele bration of the Fourth of July in this
city. A general invitation to people of the
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garten work, art and design, art needle-
work and music, the latter department
being unde the direction and control of
Professor G. S. Cornell.
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Can there be a society without pins? In
speaking of "foreIgn sundries" as imports,
the English Consul at Chungking OBJ
serves that "pins seem 10 be unknown, F"
and the remark applies to the whole of
China. Neither pins For walking-sticks
are desired by the Chinese.
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A baby boy, weighing seven pounds, and
having heavy head of hair and two rows
of teeth, was born few days ago in Lon
don.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
TWO WEDDINGS TUESDAY.
a, G. Arcand and Miss Rose Strong, Mitch
ell Hamlin and Miss Maggie Monta tho
Parties.

a very pretty wedding took place Tues
day morning at S o'clock at tho Ar
cand residence on Elmwood avenue, the
contracting parties being Arthur G. Ar
cand and Miss Rose c. Strong. The
couple stood underneath an arch made of
ferns ana daises and Rev. w. S. Roberts,
ID. D., performed the ceremony. Miss
Josephine NJ. krcand, sister of the
groom, served as bridesmaid and Carl
Barnes was best man. A large number Of
friends and relatives were present and
after the nuptial knot had been tied a
wedding breakfast was served The hap
ply couple were the recipients of many
presents, which testified TO the esteem in
which they were held. Mr.. and Mrs Ar
cand will go to housekeeping al their
new home on Chase street, which the
groom had prepared for occupancy and
in starting on lifes journey together they
have the best wishes of a large circle OF
friends
Mitchell Hamlin and Miss Maggie Monta
were married at st. Joseph's chuch Tues
day morning at o'clock, Rev. Father
Cloarec performing the ceremony Miss
Annie Murray was the bridesmaid and
Alexander Hamlin acted as best man. Az
ter the nuptial knot was tied the party
enjoyed wedding breakfast at the home
OF the brides parents on ST. Paul street.
A large number of presents were given
the couple by friends and relatives. Tho
couple left that evening for a short trip
through New York State bearing the best
wishes of large circle of friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
THE DEDICATION.
Formal Presentation of tho Two New Col
lege Buiiding&

The main hall In the magnificent
Science building was filled to overlooking
In the afternoon on the occasion of the
dedication of the new buildings. At the
south end Of the hall sat President Buck
ham, with Prof. f. II. Williams jr., of
Bethlehem. Pa, Hon. j. II. Converse of
Philadelphia, Hon. Crosby Miller of Pom
fret Hon. @. G. Benedict and Hon. r. L.
Wales of Burlington on his right Gov
Woodbury., Hon. l. g. Bclcher of San Fran
CISCO Cal, Dr. A. p. Grinnel and Rev
DIR. J. Isham Bliss of Burlington on his
left.
The science building was presented by
Prof. Edward II. Williams, jr., son of the
donor and the keys to the dormitory We're
handed to President Buckham by the
donor. j. II. Converse of Philadelphia
Remarks were made by President Buck
ham and Gov. Woodbury..
This concluded tho exercises and after
those present had inspected the building
all went over to Converse hall, where the
exterior and interior were duly admired,
after which a spread" was provided by
the student occupants, assisted by some
of their lady friends, The guests were re-
ceivcd by s. +. Weston and Miss Scott OF
the graduating class and Miss Ladd of the
class Of 81. The opera house orchestra
furnished music, and the occasion was
voted one Of the pleasantest affairs of the
week.
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81 Main street. The guests were received
by Mrs. and Miss Pope and Miss Elberson.
An elaborate luncheon was served, the
tables being presided over by Misses Ber-
tina, Anna and Bessie Wells Miss Jennie
Simpson, and Miss Mary Linsley.
p. X. Mott has retired from the firm Of
Cove. Mott & Taylor. Messrs. Cove and
Taylor having purchased his interest In
the business. The. firm name will here
after be Cove & Taylor and they will con-
tinue the business at the corner of Church
and Bank streets. Mr.. Mott, 1t is under
stood, has secured position in Boston.
The beautiful Tucker residence and
grounds, corner OF Pearl and willard
streets, which was purchased by MIR.
Charles A. Hoyt of Brooklyn, N. Y, last
year, will hereafter be known as the Elms.
This fine property has n large number Of
the oldest of the stately elms to be found
in the city surrounding it, hence the name.
Mrs. w. G. Shaw held a reception Sat-
urday at her residence on South Union
street for her son and daughter The
guests were received by Mrs. Shaw, son
and daughter, and niece, Miss Bissell Of
Detroit. A luncheon was served, the
guests being served by Misses Bowers.
Hickok, Graves, Cronyn, Grinnell, and
Howard.
be sorry to learn of the death of Mrs.
Bradley, which occurred last Friday night
at the family residence, 10 West Both street,
New York city Mrs. Bradley had many
friends in Burlington. who will tender
their sincerest sympathies to her husband
and daughters, Mrs. George Cotterll and
Miss Jarvis.
A number of prominent republicans gath
cred at the republican headquarters in
the Hayward block Saturday evening and
discussed plans for n rousing campaign.
After the ARRIVAL of the delegates from
st. Louis preparations for a big rally will
be made and prominent platform orators,
whose voices are seldom heard here, will
be secured.
An excursion Of about 500 people came
to this city on the Vermont Thursday
night, arriving at o'clock and remaining
here until $3.50, when they started for the
return trip on the Chateaugay. The ex-
curson was principally from the Della
ware and Hudson railway from points as
far down as Saratoga. though some were
taken on at the lake ports.
The funeral of Mrs. Michael Barrett
was held Friday morning at 0 o'clock
from st. Mary's cathedral, Rev. Father
Delaney officiating. The remains of the
deceased were laid to rest in st. Joseph 8
cemetery. Tho bearers were Messrs.
James McGrath, James Ready, Thomas
Whalen Oliver Cannon, Henry Clark,
and l.. Barrett.
James d. McCarty. who has been the ef-
ficient and popular porter at the Van
Ness House for the last IA years. has re-
signed his position on account of inability
to endure the hard work of his position.
Jim" will be greatly missed by the pro-
prietors and patrons of the hotel. He
is dcservedly popular and all will wish
him success in any position he may engage
In.
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ALUMNI DAY.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

reported all bills paid and a balance Of
1854 In the treasury. The report was ac-
cepted and ordered on file.
The report was accepted Remarks were
made by Prof Goodrich, Rev. j. p. De-
merritt and j. j. Allen and on motion of Mr..
Allen an assessment of 81 on each alumnus
was made to defray the expense of con-
tinulng the publication of the Obituary
Record.
Prof. II. LOOMS reported in behalf of
the committee on Athletics, that in order
to be in touch with other colleges In this
matter they advised the formation of an
Athletic association similar to those in
other institutions; that they had proceeded
to perfect such an organization with a
suitable constitution, which provided for
an advisory board consisting of three
members of the academic faculty, three
alumni and three undergraduates to have
control of college athletics, and that one
OF their chief aims was to do away with
all professionalism. The committee find
need of tho proper apparatus for athletic
training and would call the attention of
the alumni to this fact. Mr.. +. r. Wells
spoke of the special need of base ball
cage showing design made by G, W.
Buckham, architect, and suggested a sub
scription to provide one. Remarks were
made by Prof. j. r. Wheeler. Lyman AL
len and J. d. Allen, who moved in con-
clusion q vote Of thanks to
the athletic committee for their
labors In organizing the work.
The motion was carried On motion of C.
T.. Allen the following alumni were elected
to represent the Associate Alumni on the
advisory board, viz. Robert Roberts, f.
r. Wells. and DR.. ]. y. Wheeler.
| Tho following resolution, offered by Hon
e. n. Taft was adopted:
| Resolved, That n committee of three
! from the associate alumni, be appointed by
tho chairman of this meeting. to confer
with the trustees in regard to the rights of
the associate alumni in the filling of va
cances in tho board Of trustees The
president appointed hon. e. b. Taft, John
]. Allen and Rev. S. i. Bates such COM
mittee.
| ]. J. Allen moved tho appointment of a
committee of three to report list of Off
GERS and committees for the ensuing year;
carried and Messrs. j. J. Allen, +. b. Taft
and z. Il. Herrick were appointed such
committee They subsequently reported
the following. who wero unanimously
elected:
Presfdent-Robert D. Benedict of Brook.
| lyn, N. Y.
Vice president-Robert II. Fleming OF
Chicago, III.
secretary-Charles e. Allen of Buring.
! ton, VT.
Treasurer-Don A. Stone OF Burlington
| Vt.
Obituary committee-G. G. Benedict, ]
e. Goodrich, s. w. Landon and j. lshan
Bliss.
Executive committee-E. 3. Taft, S. L
Bates, Elias Lyman. j. G. Farrar ant
| Henry w. Hill.
| On motion Of G.. f. Allen, the public
celebration of the associate alumni which
would be expected in 1897 was postponed
one year, In order to allow for the public
celebration next year of the Phi Beta
Kappa society which had been omitted this
year to allow for the dedication services
| at the present commencement. on motor
! OF J. j. Allen the annual tax of 81 was laid
The meeting was then adjourned.
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from a wagon and striking his thigh upon
the wheel The limb was amputated at
the hip joint by DR.. ID. G. Hawley the
attending surgeon. The young mar Is
doing splenddly, considering that such an
operation Is very unusual and one of the
capital operations known to surgery.
Hon. w. J. Van Patten gave the young
ladies of the advertising department of
Wells & Richardson boatride on his
new yacht Isolde Friday. The party
went to Cedar Beach, where they had din
ner and returned about $3.50 after a pleas
ant trip.
Col. d. s. Morse of North Prospect street
exhibits some of the largest strawberries
ever seen in this city and challenges any
one to beat them. The berries are six In
number, the largest measuring IA inches
in circumference and the smallest inches
in circumference.
Tifty-two students graduated from the
High school Friday, and Il passed from
the Grammar school to the High school.
The latter fact indicates that the attend
anco next year will be at least 300, twice
the number that can be accommodated in
the building as 1t now stands.
The lumber piles of the Shepard Il Morse
Lumber company south of the dry house
are being removed preparatory to giving
up the land to the Central Vermont Rail-
road company. with the large dry house
also removed the land in that section VIII
present quite a different appearance.
Prof. N. f. Merrill, with c. f. whitney
of Williston, '97, and r. r. Morton of Ran
doph, 80, will leave IN a few days for
Europe. They will take their wheels
along and will make a two months cycling
tour of England, Holland and possibly
other places The students will be the
guests of the professor.
Miss Anna r. Pope entertained her
friends Friday afternoon at her home,