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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
Scores of Worthless Tickets
Cast for the Several
Candidates.
MRS. BURRIS AGAIN LEADS.
Wrests the First Position From Miss
Hall-The Contests in Other
Cities.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, March 2s.-In
spite Of the precautions taken since the
recent attempt to loot the ballot-bo1 in
which the coln-laden votes for carnival
queen candidates are deposited, another
raid has been made upon the polling
booth. This time practical iokers were
the culprits. and, instead OF attempting 20
take away the little envelopes, they con-
tributed a few score Of them. When the
large ballot-box was opened tonight to
count the votes the com mmittee was agree
ably surprised TO find it filled to depth of
six inches. The names on the top en-
velopes appeared to be all in the same
handwriting, and showed liberal 6isre-
gard for favorites, some OF the ladies voted
for being unknown in the contest.
On being opened each of these envelopes
was found to contain round pewter
medal, about the size of half dollar,
showing on one side the smiling faces OF
Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson
and on the other picture of the White
House. Hereafter the box will be guarded
from thieves, wags and suffers by Henry
Hahman and large redwood club, though
"repeaters" with legitimate ballots viii be
welcomed.
In addition to the bogus ballots there
were good many envelopes containing
good coin OF the realm and the result of
the count showed that Mrs. L. ". Burrls
had wrested the lead from Miss Sara Hall
The erstwhile leader had also gained
during the day, but not enough to retain
the first position.
The vote is not as heavy as might be
expected from the deep interest taken in
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FATE OF A CARSON THIEF.
Henry Piper Sentenced to Pay
a Fine of 5000 for Looting
the Mint.
The Jury's Recommendation That
Mercy Be Shown Results in
Light Penalty.

CARSON, NEv., March 2S.-Fenry
Piper, the mint employe, found guilty of
stealing 81 worth of crude amalgam, was
States Judge Hawley fined the culprit $500
and waived the imprisonment penalty.
The courtroom was packed with people
and the ases filled. Piper was ordered to
stand up. The Judge looked at him in a
kindly way and speaking quietly, with no
touch of sperity in his voice, alluded to
the fact that Piper had been for years a
respected citizen of the State, where he
had reared a family and had been esteemed
by his fellowmen. In a moment of weak
ness he had lost respect for his family. his
good wife and his previous good reputa-
ton and committed an illegal act. The
fact that the jury had made recon-
mendation for mercy and also that The
officers of the mint had condoned the
affair and suppressed it for nearly three
years was taken into consideration. II
the mint officials had done their duty and
brought offenders to justice when the
crimes were committed, it seemed to him
that so much dishonest work would not
have existed in the institution. He was
unable to understand the principles of any
business man in public institution who
permitted thief to 60 at liberty simply
with discharge. He was satisfied that
mercy in this case would result in no repe-
tition of the offense, and felt from the bot
tom of his heart that the accused had
made bitter repentance for his act and
had already suffered great mental anguish.
He would waive the imprisonment and fix
the fine at $500.
The spectators had been listening with
great attention to the words of the Judge,
and when the merciful sentence fell from
his lips there was burst of applause
which was promptly checked by the Court.
The fine was paid to-day.
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NORTHERN SONOM1,S CONTEST.
Miss Edna Bfddle StiH Retains the Lead
at Henldsbtr1.

Ut hcutuSOhTy.
HEALDSBURG, CAL, March 2s.-Blue
and gold are already in evidence, and the
carnival executive committee has head
quarters on East street. where the voting
contest is being waged and most of the
arrangements for the fiesta carried on.
Saturday is market day in Healdsburg
and farmers come from far and near to
purchase supplies and sell products.
From them it was learned that the rural
districts of Northern Sonoma were inter
ested in the flower show and would be
represented by floats in the parade.
The vote for queen was heavy to-day,
over 400 ballots having been deposited.
Miss Edna Biddle still retains the lead,
while Miss Alice Haigh received support
enough to place her in second position.
Mrs. G. A. Thilo of Cloverdale is third,
and, from the support she is receiving g
from Healdsburg admirers, seems destined
to he a winner if Cloverdale does as it is
rumored she will do. Miss Lena Zane is
fourth and the Misses Oza Waldrop. Leia
Payne, Emma Widlund, Zoe Bates and
Jovi;a Fitch follow in the order named.
Miss Emma Widlund, who is among the
leaders, is one of the candidates who will
be heard from when the county precincts
send in returns. She is the belle of the
Dry Creek Vailey-is handsome brunette
and very popular.
The finance committee Is meeting with
splendid success. Every body is contribu-
ting to the fund, which is rapidly swelling,
ana the various committees will have
sufficient coin TO make elaborate prepara-
tons.
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were appointed several days ago met at
the residence OF Major E. F. c. Klokke TO
be introduced to Her Majesty by her
grand chancellor. John f. Francis, chair
man OF the executive committee of the
fiesta.
The ladies OF the court, who up to this
time were also kept in ignorance OF the
identity of their sovereign, were duly pre-
sented and were delighted to find who she
was. They were, however, enjoined to
keep the secret, but the presentation was
scarcely over before it was noised abroad
on all sides that Mrs. Lewis was the
queen.
Members of the executive committee,
when questioned as to the truth Of the ru-
NOR, al first refused to affirm or deny it,
but one of them inadver ertently dropped a
remark that satisfied the inquiring news
paper men that Mrs. Lewis was the queen
elect, and later in tie evening the editors
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IS JOHNSON IN FRESNO s?
Irate Citizens Fail to Locate the
Evangelist Who Insulted
Their Daughters.
Rumors That He Will Sue the Press
and the Committee That Drove
Him From Town.

FRESNO, CAL, March 2s.-If Evan
gelist Johnson, who was driven out of
town because he declared from a pulpit
that a majority of Fresno's daughters
were unchaste. has returned he is kept
we'll secreted. The wrath OF the citizens
has not suhsided, and the search is being
continued to the end that if the ecclesias-
tical accuser is found he will be made to
regret that he disobeyed the edict which
exiled him from the city.
The Methodist Board of the K-street
church met last evening and indorsed
Johnson's offensive utterances from the
pulpit. There is now talk OF suits against
the local press for large sums. Waller d.
TuDper and George E. Church have been
retained to bring these suits, which, it is
alleged. will be filed on Monday.
1t is said that Johnson will also bring &C.
ton against the citizens committee which
conducted the interview with him and his
friends in the rear of the First National
Bank Thursday afternoon. This suit will
be based on the grounds of unlawful de-
tention. Many people believe these things
are given out as mere bluff and tha,
there will be no litigation. George NJ
Morse, the alleged wealthy friend Of John.
sons from Pasadena, is said to be furnish
ing the sinews of war.
1t is reported that Johnson intends tc
preach in the K-street church tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

As afabe
has
Monahan
People
smlngy told
sasaparila
JOY Vegetable Saapia OF
actually Sarapal
delicate matter OF proprietary remedy never
bright feelings
for the truth mighty and the mighty truth that joys sarpa made "
California personally
would he
do
than the home remedy, Sarsaparla'
left think abundance
Of phios chumor rheposse HENRY TILLMAN.
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Lulu Schemmel is still in the lead, with
Miss Meta Laisy q close second. Among
the new contestants are Miss Veva Burrell,
Miss Nellie North and Miss Wilhelmina
Murphy.
1t is believed that during the coming
week Stanford University will put con-
testant into the field, aud with the sup
port of the university and that section of
the county such a candidate would prove
a formidable opponent. Gilroy and the
southern end OF the county will in all
likelihood unite in supporting Miss Lillian
Rea of Gllroy, who at present is fourth ON
the list. Los Gatos has Miss Mabel Rankin
and Miss Mamie Wilson, while Santa
Clara is represented by Miss Bertha
Warren. The vote at noon to-day stood !:
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MISSING FROM HIS HOME.
A Youth Believed to Have Ended HI
Life Uifh a knife.

Youth Believed to Have Ended HIS
Life Nth a Knife.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 2S.-Frank c.
George. 19-year-old boy. who has been
residing with NJ. ]. Pimental, an uncle, on
Stockton avenue, has suddenly disap-
peared. His mind had been disordered
Tor some time. and this morning he sharp
ened butcherknife with the avowed in
ttention of ending his life. When last seen
he was making for Guadalupe Greek. but
all efforts to find him have proved futile.
About two years ago the boys father
p poisoned his wife and then killed himself
at Halfmoon Bay. 1t is thought that the
lad has followed his parents example to
the extent of taking his life.
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sonoma,s Contention Called.

SANTA ROSA. CAL, March 2S.-The
Republican County Committee convened
in this city to-day to fixed a place for
holding the County Convention. Sonoma
was selected as the place and APRIL II as
the date. The convention will consist of
13S delegates, who will in turn select dele
gates to the Sacramento convention on
May 5. The primaries were set for April 6.
Albert G. Burnett rendered his resignation
as chairman Of the committee and Hon.
Walter F. Price of Forestville was elected
to succeed him.
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SAN JOSE'S MERRY WAR.
Stanford University May Rally Arounc
Fdrorite " CO. Ed.O

Stanford University Nay Rally around
n Farorfte CO. Ed.0
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 2s.-Queen Flora
will reign in this city during the carnival
from May to g. and the selection of this
ruler is attracting much attention. Acres
and acres OF sweet peas, marigolds and
roses are now under cultivation for carni-
val purposes, and the young lady who is
successful will preside over a domain as
fragrant and as brilliant in bloom as ever
did Flora. Great arches of flowers will
be erected on the main streets, and the
city will be transformed into a veritable
flower bed.
honors at present, but it is believed that a
large mum Der OF these will withdraw, and
the contest for queen narrow down to half
dozen. There has been but little change
in the vote since Wednesday, and Miss
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OF the morning papers were authorized by
the executive committee to use Mrs.
Lewis name in that connection.
Mrs. Lewis is the daughter of R. H.
Howell, a prominent and influential cap
itallst and business man, long identified
with the commercial interests of Los An
geles. Youth, grace, beauty and refine
ment are her attributes, and it is univer-
sally conceded that no better selection for
queen of the fiesta could have been made.
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FORGER DILLON REfAKEN.
Had Itciee Escaped From San Bernar-
dino CountH Officers.


SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, March 2s.-
During the last three months Tod Dillon
has given the officers of San Bernardino
County as much trouble as could be e1-
pec.ed from one man. Dillon is forger,
having forged pay check on the Santa
Fe road for $14 35. While en- route to San
Bernardino from Berstow, he was arrested
and, when taken to the latter place, es-
capped and was at liberty few days. Then
he was recaptured. He was again taken
to Barstow, and put into the town Jail
with both hands and feet ironed.
While the constable was going for a
meal Dillon slipped out, leaving the leg
irons, but retaining the handouts. No
trace of him could be found until to-day,
when telegram came from Los Angeles,
stating that Dillon was again in custody.
As Dillon is desperate man he will be
closely guarded this time.
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Los ANGELES QUEEN.
Mrs. Mark Le,ris BiH keign Orer the
Fiesta.

Fiesta.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 28.-The
guessing contest as to the identity OF the
lady selected as La Reina de La Fiesta de
Los Angeles was brought to close this
evening by the official announcement
that that honor has been conferred upon
Mrs. Mark Lewis, one OF Los Angeles
most charming and accomplished young
Homen.
The selection was made a month ago,
bur up to the present time the announce
ment has been withheld in order to pro-
tee. the chosen beauty from the annoy
ence of being beseged for royal favors be-
lore the time set for the beginning Of her
rein.
g Furthermore, the mysticism observed
wouli tend 10 awaken interest in the fiesta
ny Keeping society guessing as to which OF
the many promising candidates would
re:a1,,lyoe queen. =.
Inc secret was well guarded until this
afternoon, when the maids OF honor who
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

they decided to pillow up the lawns, as they
claimed the yearly appropriation Of $500
was not sufficient to maintain them. This
caused roar of Indignation from the pub
lie and the Board of Trade appointed a
committee to investigate the cost of main
tanning the lawns. The report of the COM
mittee shows the grounds can be kept in
fine shape for less than the yearly appro-
priation. The trustees will be asked to re-
place the lawns they have DESTROYED.
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Grand Lodge Delegates.

SAN JOSE. CAL. March 2s.-Garden
City Lodge No. 142, 1. o. o. F., has elected
the following delegates to the Grand Lodge
meeting TO be held in San Francisco in
May: A. c. Shoup, ]. E. Harris, C. H.
Simonds, A. e. Bates, c. A. Boutwell, and
A. P. Murgotten. Franco-Italian Lodge
No. 242, l. o. o. F., has elected P. NJ. A.
Portal delegate to the same meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
Sues for q Dfrorce.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 2S.-Henry F.
Porter began suit to-day for a divorce
from Ella ]. Porter. The couple were
married at Windsor, Canada. in 1875 and
have nine children. The com plant charges
t!lat Mrs. Porter deserted her husband
July II, 1894.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
Rain Benefits Crops.

SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, March 2S.-
A splendid rain slipped in from the ocean
to-day, and tonight Lib inches had been
added to the total for the season, bringing
It up to 7.01 inches. Grain, hay and potato
fields have been benefited.
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NEWS OF SAN JOSE.
Objections to the Flowing Up of Norma
School Luwns-ProbabIe Suicide
of q BOY,

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 2S.-The direc-
tors of the Board of Trade will appear be-
fore the State Normal School Trustees at
their April meeting and urge the trustees
TO desist from pIowing up the lawns
around the Normal School.
At the January meeting of the trustees
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Hotel Burned at Geneva, N. T.
GENEVA, n. Y, March 2S.-The Ridley
Hotel was burned this morning.
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SANTA BARBARA FIELD DAY.
Pro0rans,.e Of AthIetfc Erents for the
Rose CarniraI.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL. March 2s.-
The programme for the field-day sports, in
which the Association of Volunteer Fire
men of Southern California will join on
April II, is now arranged and promises to
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

Stud ents in Constantinople are forbid
den to frequent theaters, music halls and
similar puoic places.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24

An English journal tells astory to
illustrate the obstinacy of Sir Redvers
Butler. During the last Nile campaign,
when descending through one of the
cataracts ON board a river steamer, he
got into q discussion with Lord Charles
Beresford as to the proper channel that
should be taken. Each obstinately de-
Tended his own course, but in the end
that which Buller insisted upon was
adopsed, and the steamer got through
without accident. "You see I was
right cried Sir Redvers. mime was
the p,oper channel" THAT was mine,
too, coolly replied Lord Charles. Il
only recommended the other because l
knew you would go against whatever
I said"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24
the seat Of his buggy when he met us
carrying them home.

The seat Of his buggy when he met us
carrying them home.
"John and I were sitting on the mill
steps one evening when the old man
drove up. He stopped, asked John to
ride with him, and together they drove
of. They were gone about an hour.
That night John said, I'm going to be
a banker
"'You-going to be.a banker! What
nonsepse!' I exclaimed.
Nonsense or Motifs a fact. The old
mar tonight asked me to takea position
with him. 1 told him I knew nothing
Of this business and would be a failure.
"'You pc Il failurev he said. You,
who hat solt me a %schnapper and hat
got my tollar and my %schnapperl Dot
is too funny. You come Wit me. / want
you, and some day I put You on de eX-
change. You judge human nature, and
you know animal nature. De bulls and
de bears is de place for you
John went with the old man and
ever since has had the dollar in, one
hand and the snapper on the stick in the
other. He married the old mans daugh-
ter, got into the firm and now owns the
whole conOeun. New York Times.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24
The Wisdom of Experience.

Aunt Sabina-Berthy, don't you have
none Of these here flirtatjous young
fellers that propose as soon as they call
half a dozen times. They amt no kind
of partners for life.
Bertha-But some of them are very
nice, auntie.
Aunt Sabina-Never mind that, Ber-
thy. I've lived long enough to know
that the hollowest and windiest things
is most liable to pop.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24
NOTICE 10 OWNER BEtORF
TAX DEED SHALL ISSUE.

State of South Dakota, &c
County of Buffalo
The State of South Dakota sends
greeting:
To Ebenezer W. Babcock, f. w.
Babcock and S J. Meyer.
You are hereby notified that on
the 5th dav of November "A. ID
1894. the then Treasurer OF SAID
county of Buffalo exposed for sale.
and sold the following Real Estate.
to-wJt: The undivided M hall
q of lots five, SIX, eleven ana
twelve Is, 6, IL & ~ of the north
west quarter (NW4 OF section two
(2) IN township one hundred eight
OOS), range seventy COY west
Of 5th y. NJ IN the State of South
Dakota, for the taxes for the year
1898, the same beng then due and
delinquent thereon; that at SAID
time and place Case d Whllbeck
bid the amount Of SAID taxes, inter
est and costs, due thereon and re.
ceived therefor a Certificate Of
Purchase In writing, which has
been duly assigned to D.. A. Bah
cock, Guardian, the unde signed
who Is now the lawful owner
and holder of the Certificate Of
Purchase therefor, and that the
right of redemption will expire
and a deed for SAID land Will be
made, unless r%edempt,on from such
sale be made within sixty days
from the date of completed service
OF tins notice on You
Dated December 9th 1896.
ID. 4. BABC)CK, Guardian.
ARTHUR q. HILL, Agent.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24
Literary Ouacks.

Literature has her quacks no less than
medicine, and they are divided into two
classes-those who have erudition with
out genius and those who have yolubil-
ity without depth. We get secondhand
sense from the one and original non
sense from the hcr.-Colton.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24
AInLEk ,ULrCist-FlSAL PROOF.
Notice FOR Publication.
United states Land OMCo,j

United States Land OnCo,j
C~hlmD,IItn, i nth Dlkott.
November 10Th, .S96
Notice is hereby g:vcn mat john W~okKMAN.
OF Berviil'. lcllgan. wno ms ie Tlnrer Gu
ture Application No. li-lI, Tor the south West
a OF Section Il, TOWushta w n. Range 6S, ".
9Th p. VI , has filed notice OF intention TO
make final proof, Deiole William Mason.
Ciei k OF tue [ re 10 Court, at Port Nuron. st.
clair Co., MIchIgan. on lie 26Lh dav Of Decen-
Der, 1896, and that his Witnesses Will appear
before the Clerk OF the { rcull Court OF ~ =
'alo Co, SO. OAK on S AID 26,h day of Decem
Der, 1896.
lie names IS Witnesses: George S. Nelson,
OF Gann Valley, ). d.. Henry b.. Ftrien, o.
GaIu Va ley, ). d, Wiham e. Berger, OF
Gaun Valley, ). d., Albert Schmeiting, OF
Cam Valley, ). -.
CLARK S ROVE.
REGISTER
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24
The Sales of

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largest in the world because the cures BY
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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24

If You want to subscribe for
any magazine or paper. let us send
for It for you. We have clubbing
rates with a great many Of the
leading publications and can save
You money.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24

"The Armenian era" began Tues
day, July g., a. ID. 552, when the u
ell of the Armonians formally separat-
cd from the church Of the Greeks, thus
definitely establishing a separate &C.
clesiastical organization.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of 3
judgment of foreclosure and sale In the above
enttlcd action. on thr Stn laN OF October A
D.. 1885. and an execution issued upon said
judgment. the subscriber. \. f.. lngerson,
sheriff OF Buffalo county. South Dakota for
mat purpose appointed. will sell AT pubhc
a. cllon al the front door OF the court h use in
tlet Wn OF Gam Valley. cOHnts OF Bun 10
South Dakota. on Tuesday. ecember 2H'h,
lS9t. at one o'clock IA the a'ttrn on OF | Il,
day, tlrrea estate and m)rtE, ed prem e.
stuste in the cOuuty OF Buffalo. state o.
south Dakota, and directed in said judgment
and execution /, be sold. and therein de-
sclibed a. follows:
The southeast qua ter Of section No. tn rtv
(30) township No. oAc hundred seven (.O?)
range 40. sIxtyeight (6,) west 9th p. NJ, or so
mucn thereof rs NAV re sufficient to satisfy
said Judgment AMI costs, amounting IN ali 10
three hundred hirty two dol airs and i%iEtylour
cent.. with interest rucrtOn tro n the d tie OF
said judgment and al accruinp costs OF sac.
Dated Gam Vai,ey, south Dakota, November
18th, 1896.
N. B. ~lNGERsoN.
Sheriff of Buffalo County, >. ID
3, G.. HuDDLE.
plaintiffs Attorney.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-24

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