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The new North-west., 1896-03-27

More Victims Added to the List of
Pennsylvania Disasters.

Dubois, Pa, March 23.-A terrific eX-
plosion of gas occurred at BerWynd
White shaft in the eastern limits of this
city today, and IA miners were killed.
The mine is a new one the company has
been opening up, working the crew in
shafts to push headings in various di-
rections for big work later on. Eighteen
men went on at 7 o'clock this morning,
IA going into the north heading and
four into the west heading.
About 10 o'clock the latter felt a
shock. A few minutes later the mine
BOSS warned them to get out as soon as
they could. They We're hu1riedly taken
in the cage. AS the work of rescue
proceeded it was found that the eSplo-
sion in the north heading was so terri
tic that some of the bodies We're mutt
lated almost beyond recognition. Near
ly all the bodies had been found at
l p. m, and We're brought to the foot
of the shaft.
The names Of the dead recovered are :
George Harvey, Henry Harvey, Harry
Smith, James Graham, Sr., James Gra
roe, Jesse Postlewaite, George l'ostle-
waite, Andrew NoWak.
The following are still in the mine
and supposed to be dead: David Bell
Reuben Noble, George Ainsley.
EXPLOSION IN THE ADRIAN.
PunxsutaWney, Pa, March 23.-The
gas in No. l at Adrian exploded tonight
and the mine is on fire. 1 is impossible
to get into the mine any distance. al
though the explosion occurred two miles
back Some of the men escaped and
the alarm was given. Eleven men have
been brought out, with two dead.
The dead are: Isaac Jones and Joe
Lawrence.
How many more there may be in the
mine can not be stated. 1t is supposed
that some miners went in last night
to work and ignited the gas.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27
Coupling Link Driven Through Him

Seattle, Wash, March 23.-Lews Mel
berg, car repairer on the Great North
ern, was fatally injured today, being
caught between the drawheads of two
datcars. The coupling link was driven
through his body, tearing the intestines
in horrible manner.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27
OLD SOLDIER KILLED HIMSELF
w. C. Lindsay of Corvallis Had
Financial Reverses.

Corvallis, WASH, March Civ. c.
Lindsay committed suicide at / o'clock
this afternoon in the basement Of the
court house by shooting himself
through the head with a 44-caliber
Colts revolver. The reason assigned
is dependency over financial raverses.
He was an old soldier and a member OF
the A. O. u. W.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27
THE MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL TRIP
Battlesh1p Showed Speed and Acted
NOhly.

Philadelphia, March 21.-The big bat
tleship Massachusetts, has had a pre-
liminary or builders trial, and acquit-
ted herself nobly, making a speed Of
1877 knots an hour. Her contract calls
for Is knots an hour.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27
Raines Bill Is a Law.

Morton signed the Raines high license
bill today.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27

Leave orders with US for fresh roasted
Peanuts. Very respectfully,
The new North-west., 1896-03-27

Just received-A fine line of Candles
Also a shipment of fresh California Nuts
The new North-west., 1896-03-27

Office west side Court Square. Practices
in all the courts of the state. Special at
tention to conveyancing and collections.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27
MIGNEREY & RODGERS,
FRUITS IN. SEASON.

Orders left with us for books, newspa-
pers, magazines, etc., will have our
prompt and careful attention.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27

approved March Fl, 1896.
GROVER CLEVELAND"
The new North-west., 1896-03-27
MIGNEREY & RODGERS
Don't Go To
DAILY & Maron

Milwaukee Beer, McBrayer's Whisky.
or the leading brands of Domestic and
Imported Cigars.
Corner of Main, opposite Bank.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27

CHAS. S. FEE, Gen1. Pass. Agent.
St. Paul, MINI.
The new North-west., 1896-03-27

None but t1rst-class work in my line.
The finest baths in the city.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05

Payne will conduct devotional exercises
and a special feature will be the extend
ing OF the right hand of fellowship to new
members.
At the other churches special sermons
will be preached by the regular pastors,
with selected music by their several choirs.
U. C.-Stanford Baseball Dates.
BERKELEY, CAL, April 4.-Manager
w. 0. Watson of the Stanford baseball
team and Manager B. P. Miller of the Uni
versity of California nine met this after
dates for the annual intercollegiate base
ball games. There will be series of
three games to determine the university
championship for the season of 1896. The
first game will be held on the Berkeley
diamond, April %; the second at tue Palo
Alto grounds, on April 81, and the final at
San Jose, if possible, on May 80. In these
games the expenses of both teams will be
borne from the gross receipts. The net re-
ceipts will then be divided between the
two teams.
stamper-Hoitman Nuptials.
BERKELEY, CAL, April 4.-W. r.
Stamper, a well-known Berkeleyan, and
Miss Helena Hoffman of Chicago were
married this afternoon by the Rev. DR..
Coyle at his residence in Oakland. At the
conclusion of the ceremony the young
couple left for Southern California on their
honeymoon. Upon their return they will
stop in Oakland for few weeks, after
which they will make Berkeley their home
Mr.. Stamper is mechanic in the depart
ment of physics at the State University
and q director of the Crescent Athletic
Club.
Runaways Brought Back.
BERKELEY, CAL. April Especial
Officer Frank Esmond went to Port Costa
yesterday and brought back with him
Robert Donnelly and Thomas Richards,
the two runaway schoolboys from Lorin.
He found them in charge of the constable
at Port Costa. The lads were almost
starved, having had nothing to eat for two
days excepting some dry bread which they
had carried along in their pockets.
Principal Waterman Surprised.
BERKELEY, CAL. April About
forty students OF the Berkeley High
School rendered Principal Waterman a
surprise party at his home, on Fulton
street, last night. The object of the gath
ering was to manifest to him their appre-
citation of his services as their principal
and teacher.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
Berkeley Citizens Vote Against
the Proposed 100000
Issue.
PREFERRED DIRECT TAXATION
A Special Election Will Probably Be
Called to Raise the Money
in Another Way.

BERKELEY, CAL, April 4.-The propo-
sition to bond the town of Berkeley for
100000. to be expended in the erection and
equipment of certain new school-build-
ings, was defeated to-day by vote of 637
for to 423 against. The total number of
ballots cast was 1865. AS two. thirds
majority was required to carry the cleo
ton it was lost by seventythree votes.
The loss of the day registers the second
defeat OF school-bonding schemes in
Berkeley within the last three months
Its defeat is attributed to the opinion
among many that the sum asked for was
too much, and that the plan of direct
taxation was preferable.
The mem bers of the Board of Education
are much detected over the defeat, as they
have been working hard to increase the
school facilities ever since coming into
Office last May. Their only resource now
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is to have a special election for direct
taxation called.
The day passed off very quietly, very
little demonstration on either side having
taken place. Only one polling-place was
used, the kellogg School building having
been put into service for that purpose.
Following were the officials of the day
W. II. Waste, inspector; Harry Greenough,
judge; j. Donohue, clerk. 1t was IL
O'Clock tonight before all the ballots were
counted and the result announced.
Raymond John Russ Play,
BERKELEY, CAL, April 4.-The local
chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fra
ternity at the State University is making
elaborate preparations for the presenta-
ton next Wednesday evening of a farce
comedy, written by Raymond John Russ,
one of their members. The affair gives
promise of being grand society event, as
1000 invitations have been sent out to the
various friends of the swell college
brotherhood on both sides of the bay.
Many are expected also from the nearby
towns. The largest hall in Berkeley has
been secured for the presentation of the
production. The SD. E. K. IS" have been
practicing on the drama for the past two
months under the direction OF Frederick
Belasco, and now all that remains to be
done before the play is put on is to look
after the "make-ups."
There was no stage setting on this side
of the bay which would serve the purpose
of the performers, and consequently it had
to be brought from San Francisco. The
title OF the farce e-comedy IS the "Argo-
nauts." Tne scene is local, San Francisco
being the central point of interest.
This is not the first piece of play writing
which Russ has produced. He wrote q
very successful farce for the junior day
exercises of the class of '96, which were
held in '94. Russ has shown himself to be
literary man Of no mean ability along
lines other than that Of play writing.
Five young ladies well known in uni
versity society will also take part in the
presentation of the farce. The play itself
will be somewhat in the nature of satire
and some idea of its course may be gained
from the following synopsis:
John G. Talbot, wealthy South African
mlne-owner, unexpectedly returns to San Fran
cisco to look after his nephew, William Hub
ard, who has be come engaged to the daugh-
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
SHOT BY HIS BROTHER,
The Lambert Boys Clear Others BY
Confessing to Their Parents.

The Lambert Boys Clear Others by
Confessing to Their Parents.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 4.-Cassius Lam
bert, the 13-year-old son OF c. NJ Lambert,
who was shot IN the arm Tuesday, has ad-
mitted he was shot by his older brother
with revolver they bad smuggled from
the house. as they left home under the i'm
preston that the boys who assaulted them
Monday might return.
The boys were so scared at the result of
their having the weapon and the wound
that they did not think of the conse-
quence OF such story as they told. The
boys confessed last night to their parents,
ana the latter have been busy to-day re-
AeVlng the accused boys of the suspicion
wrongfully attached to them.
Mormon Choir Concert.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 4.-The Nor
mon Tabernacle choir special train. in
which they come to Oakland this month,
will be made up of eight Pullman coaches
and one baggage-car. The train runs as
special from Salt Lake to California ard
return, and IN all its appointments will be
one OF the handsomest the Southern Pa
chic has ever run over its line. The choir
is the largest church choir in the world.
having 500 enrolled members, of which
175 come to California on the coming ex-
curlon. The parts are divided as follows
Fifty trebles, forty altos, forty tenors and
forty-tve basses. The choir will give one
grand concert here at the First Congrega-
nonaf Church on Tuesday eyening,
April H.
Death of Oliver Hamlin.
OAKLAND, CAL, April Awhile un-
dergoing an operation in the Taylor Sani-
tanum Yesterday afternoon Oliver Ham
I'm, father OF Dr. o. D. Hamlin, suddenly
expired. He was nearly SO years of age
ana Tor some years had been suffering
from intestinal troubles
his physicians Drs. Dunn and Hamlin.
Cecloeu 10 perform an operation, and in
lhe presence OF ten other physicians began
thelf oeIlcate work. All was going nicely
%hen the patient suddenly chok ed and
GGesplte all Efforts to save his life expired.
Inc doctors afterward ascertained that the
lndlgestlble food had come up and c!ogged
the wlhopipe, shutting off his breath.
Returns and Is Attached.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 4.-The MISSING
contractor, f. l.. Hansen, returned home
to-day and was met by Sheriff White. who
attached his home for a bill amounting To
S6422, In favor of the Golden Gate Lumber
Company. he denies the story which was
circulated, claiming he left with only SO
ana that instead of making 1000 to
$4,000 on his Presidio contracts he is
$20,G GOO out on the job. He claims that the
home is the property OF his wife, peine
built upon ground bought by her out Of
the proceeds of the sale of other properly
that was hers,
Complaint Under Amusement
OAKLAND. CAL, April 4.-The District
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
HISTORY OF A DAY.
Alameda County Happenings Told in
Brief Chapters.

Alameda County Happenings Told in
Brief Chapters.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
909 Broadway, April 4. !
All the Oakland and many of the county
public schools commence the mld-term session
Monday.
The Cosmopolitan Mutual Building and Loan
Association has sued Z. L. Taylor and others to
foreclose mortgage. The Union Savings Bank
has brought similar suit against R. and l.. F.
Shepard and others.
Sheriff White has filed an affidavit in support
of suit for "A change of venue to Alameda
County in the suit brought in San Francisco by
]. Forst for $4,000 damages for an alleged
arrest without proper cause.
The university meteorological synopsis shows
that during the month of March 1888 inches
OF rain fell on the eleven rainy days which the
month contained. The mean temperature of
the warmest day the oath, was 90 degrees of
the coolest, the Sd, 36.S degrees.
s. Baumgarten, the old man who is charged
with neglecting his wife and infant child was
arrested last evening on complaint of Mrs.
Lydia A. Prescott secretary of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, for
failing to provide for the infant child He
pleaded not guilty, and his case was set for
trial on April q.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
WAS BUILT IN A HURRY.
The Steamer Kodiak Constructed
in Twenty-Three Work
ing Days.
Within Two Weeks She Will Be OF
the Sea Bound for the Alaska
Fisheries.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
90S Broadway, April 4.
With the launching of the new steamer
Kodiak, at o'clock this morning, on the
Alameda side of the estuary, the record
for fast shipbuilding is believed to have
been broken. The vessel is 100 feet long
over all, % feet beam and feet 6 inches
in depth of hold, is the property of the
Alaska improvement Company, and was
constructed by Hay e. Wright since
March A.
There have been just twenty-three work
ing days, and force of sixty men was
employed, so as to rush the completion of
the craft, with view to get her into serv-
ice in time to go to Alaska for this years
work. The company had offered bonus
to the firm, and the weather had favored
the undertaking, for the only rain heavy
enough to stop the work fell on Sunday.
Mr.. Wright, the shipbuiIder, said: "She
will be ready for sea in ten days. II is
pretty quick time, and never knew ves-
sci to be built and launched so quick. Still
| think we could beat it if we had to
do it''
II. j. Barling, one of the Alaska I'M
proyement Company officials, and who is
superintending the construction, said: II
think it will be two weeks before the
Kodiak is all ready for sea, and when she
is ready will go with her. The horse
power will be $50, and the net tonnage 1876
tons. Our company has fleet of four
vessels-the Harvester, the Premier, the
steamer Alaska and this one.'
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05

ter of his sworn enemy, the late Colonel Ire
lawney. His real purpose in returning, how
ever is to look after his interests in the Clifton
will, case. Clifton made two wills before
his death-the first leaving all his property to
his daughter, Margaret Clifton the second dis
posing OF his property to John G. Talbot But
this second will is thought to depend on the
position of st. Lawrence river steamboat.
The mixing of matters in the will case
the lawyer, the troubles of Talbot caused by his
masquerading as the late Colonel Trelawney,
together with the financial love affairs Of the
other characters, all of whom directly in
terested in the outcome of the will case. form
the settings OF the dialogue.
Following is the cast of characters:
William Hubbard "a college MANI, Willard D.
Thompson; John s. Talbot "a man of business),
both sides OF the Clifton will case), Howard p
Veeder; the Rev. Demeritus Doremas Sniyers
"a budding genius), Frank d. Stringham; Ell
lott Doolittle "a leader of germans), George O,
Cavalry T. s. a, Edward Blake BIS"FFiay FitypatrleR hGeR
Murphy (Rleys man. c. H. b MeLaughlin
mother), Miss Agnes Duff; Dorothy Cher
daughter), Miss Carmen Moore: Miss CLIFTON
sa5 a Miss s,e FoIenes
Female Instituted Miss Lillian Strong; Mrs. w.
Stuart Newcome "a widow, Miss Judith Gar
Der; Pansy "a light-running domestic), Walter
Starr.
EasterSServices at the Church.
BERKELEY, CAL, April 4,-Easter will
be celebrated at the churches in Berkeley
with cerem onies of nature more than
ordinarily imposing.
At st. Marks Episcopal Church holy
communion will be celebrated at A. NJ. by
Rev. George E. Swan; at A. M by Rev.
DR.. McClere; festival morning prayer, cell
ebration of holy communion and sermon
by Rev. George Swan. The vested choir
which Rector Swan has been preparing
for the past four months will make its first
appearance. They will render music at
bouil the IL O'Clock A. NJ. and Up M. SER
vices. After the evening service the
organist, Harvey 10y, will render q pro-
gramme of select organ music.
At the First Unitarian Church Rev. DR..
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
MARRIED.

BALLARD-LORENTZEN Fresno, March 2a
1896, s. NJ. Ballard Of Fresno and Abbie e.
Lorentzen of San Francisco.
FLEMING-LIMBAUGH- HIN this city, March 90
1896. by the Rev. J. Stephens, Charles S. Elem.
ing and Ada B. limbaugh. both OF San Fran
cisco.
KELSEY-FINNERTY-I this city, October I6,
1890, at ST. Brdget's Church, by the Rev Father
Cottle George w. Kelsey and Mary A. Finnerty
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses were issued by
he County Clerks Office yesterday:
Charles P. Bennett and May Francis, 45-2S
Aious Renner and Susanna Mayer. 3O-33
Oscar Highlander and Jane Pagan. 1920
Myer Segel and Flora Magnin, 2S-2O.
Abraham L. Stone and Alvina Smith 35-24
E. Soedier and Marie L. A. Gericke, 1886
G. H. Marschall and Annie f. Graham, 2q-24
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS.

Complaints filed:
Charlotte ]. Smith against John F. Smith
Jane Jailman ae ainst John allman
Mamie l. Chisholm against r. q. Chisholm.
Divorce granted:
Margaret Bradford from William II. Bradford
for cruelty; by Judge Hebbard
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
University Baseball.

BERKELEY, CAI., April 4.--The Var
sity nine defeated the University Club
this afternoon on the Berkeley diamond
by score of IL to 5.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
BORN

CARROLL-In this city, March 20, 1885, to the
wife of Michael Carroll, a son.
CHASE-In this city, March 26, 1896, to the wife
OF G. P. Chase daughter.
DUMBRELL-March 80. 1895, to the wife OF J. W.
Dumbrell, daughter.
FAY-Tn this city, March 80, 1896, to the wife of
Martin W. Fay, a daughter.
GUNZENDORFER-In this city, April f. 1896
to the wife of j. w. Gunzendorfer, son.
HENDRY-In this city. March 29, 1896. to the
wife Of William Hendry, a
LINDBERG-In this city, March 81, 1896, to the
wife of A. J. Lindberg daughter.
MAcDONALD-In this city, April 3, 1895, to the
wife OF Alexander Donand Mac Donald. q son.
O'CONNELL-In this city, April 8, 1896, to the
wife OF Robert E. O'Connell, a son.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05

Attorney has taken the application of
Albert q. Alnsworth for a warrant for the
arrest of Mrs. Alma A. Crowley upon
charge of perjury under advisement. He
thinks the truth or falsity of the allega-
ton will be proved at the time of the di-
vorce trial, hence 1t would be unnecessary
to issue warrant now
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
Left His Wife and Child.

OAKLAND, CAL. April 4.-Charles
his wife and little boy and decamped for
parts unknown yesterday. He was short
you IN his accounts as far as known, but as
he had large collections closer search may
olsciose larger discrepancy.
No reason is known for his sudden de-
parture. His employers believe he has
gone TO Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
BIRTHS-M MARRIAGES DEATHS.

birth, marriage and death notices sent by mail
will not be inserted. They must be handed in at
either Of the publication offices and be indorsed
with the name and residence Of persons authorized
to have the same pu blshedI
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05

The latest official reports show that
nearly $4,000 miles of railway are open for
traffic in India.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05
DIED.

Bushnell, Capt. w. e. Nolan. Edward
Capucetti. Carolina O'Neill, Catherine
Carrick, George N. OBrien, Katie
Cartier. Jennie Phillips. Oscar J.
Courtney, Ellen F. Robinson, Winfield g.
Davis, Pay Stephens, Henry
Fiske, DR.. Henry NJ. Sullivan, William
Hamlin Tucker. Reuben
Harbourne, Henry Wales Madeline
LOomis. winthrop n, Warren, William n.
Mahoney jeremiah Wenoehl, Helene
Martin, John F. West, Evelyn 8.
BUSHNELL-In this city, April A. 1895, Captain
William E.. beloved husband of Rose L. Bush
nell, native OF Norwich, Conn.,, aged 73 years 8
months and DAYS. II Norwich (Conn.) ana Ster-
ling tWhieside County, HID papers please copy,I
HBFriends and acQuaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral TOMORROW
(Monday), at 2 o'clock P. NJ, from Pioneer Hall,
Fourth street, near Market. Remains at the par
lors OF the California Undertaking Company,
12S Stockton street, corner OF Geary, until Mon
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-05

Senator Guy c. Earl has decided that he
Will hold primaries in the Fiftieth Assem-
bly, District. His reasons are clearly set
forth in the following communication
which he sent Out To-day.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-08
HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the
great writer, died in Hartford, Conn,
on Wednesday, aged "a years.
She wrote great many books, but
that in which she will be most remem-
bered was Uncle Toms Cabin.
HOW ''UNCLE TOMS CABIN WAS WRIT
TEN.
When the Stoves returned to New
England in 1850, and settled in Bruins
wick, Me-, their interest in the anti
slavery agitation was still keen, and
both were distressed by the apathy
with which their new neighbors re-
garded the South peculiar institu-
ton" Mrs. Stowe conceived the idea
of writing some sketches which should
give the world picture of slavery as
she had seen it. One day while look
ing over the bound volume of an anti
slavery magazine she read an account
of the escape of a slave-woman and
her child from Kentucky over the ice
of the Ohio river. This was the first
point of the story as it formed in
her mind, and for the model of Uncle
Tom she took the husband of a for
mer slave-wOman employed in her own
family. The first part of the work
written was the death of Uncle Tom.
The scene, it is said, framed itself in
her mind as she was at the communion
table in the church in Brunswick, and
1t overcame hei. so completely that she
burst into tears and had to leave the
church. This scene she wrote down
and the book then took form rapidly.
After two or three chapters had been
written they were sent to an abolition
list paper published in Washington.
The National Era. Weekly install
ments were forwarded from that time
until the story was finished. AS a
serial it attracted more attention, per-
haps, than might have been expected
from the appropriately of the periodical,
which printed it. A young Boston
publisher, John P. Jewett, saw some
of the early numbers and asked to pub
~lish the whole in book form. After
awhile he began to fear that the story
was getting too long for one volume,
and he wrote to the author to remind
her that two volumes on so delicate a
subject might be fatal to success. Mrs.
/ Stowe replied that she did not make
the story; it made itself, and she could
not stop until it was done.
This feeling Of inspiration was strong
IN her mind up to the end of her life.
While at Sag Harbor some years ago
an old sea captain came up to shake
hands with her, saying:
IT am glad to shake hands with the
woman who wrote Uncle Toms
Cabin. |"
''But / didn't write it. " replied Mrs.
Stove.
J lyon didn't: Who did, then?"