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The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
OAKLAND NEVER
WAS MORE QUIET.
Pleasure-SeekerS Flocked to
the Surrounding Parks
and Hills.
FIRES AND ACCIDENTS.
They Were of a Very Mild
Order and No Serious Dam
age Was Done.
SALVATION ARMY PICNIC.
Celebrations Were Held at Many In.
terror Points in the
County.
SALVATION ARMY PICNIC
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL

i
90S Broadway, July 4. J
Oakland has never been quieter on Ma
tional holiday than 1t was to-day. Even
when the forest primeval stood where the
electric tracks now traverse Broadway
there was as much sign of life as to-day.
The city took a holiday, but it took 1t
out of town. There was not vestlge OF
anything approaching a celebration, no
attempt at decoration and not surplus OF
frecrackers. few small boys met with
accidents and DR.. Akerly attended TO TWO
rather serious cases, but no severe accl-
dents were reported.
There were few small fires, but the
damage was very slight. What might
have developed into big blaze called the
department to Sixth avenue and East
Eleventh street. a block OF old barns and
houses is located there and surrounding
everything is dry grass several feet high.
Firecrackers set the brush on fire in sew
eraI places, and for time the houses were
threatened, but by ighting the flames
from several points serious damage was
prevented.
There was much growing in the drunk
department of the City Hall. Under ordi-
nary conditions last nights crop would
have been released tomorrow, but as Sun
day follows the Fourth there is no relief
for the unfortunates till Monday morning.
Some of the ceebrants were so muddled
this morning that JaiIer Barnett lost his
patience explaining to his guests how it
all happened.
The Salvation Army held reunion of
the bay cities and towns at Beulah Park. It
was largely attended and officers and SOL
diers gathered from all parts. Adjutant
Egner, who left Oakland two years ago
to go and establish the work in Honolulu,
was present and gave a very gratifying ac-
count of the work in the islands, where
several fourishing stations are now
founded.
At Leona Heights there was an old
fashioned Fourth of July time and a
patriotic programme was carried out un-
der the direction of II. B. NJ. Miller, who
was president of the day.
Haywards had festivities at the park
and the programme as published a few
days ago was carried out to the letter.
Blair Park was visited by thousands
who witnessed the balloon ascent and
danced to the music.
There were also celebrations at Liver.
more, Mount Eden and Pleasanton, and
Brooklyn Parlor, n. S. G. W., held its an
nual picnic at San Lorenzo Grove.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
HIT BY A STRAY BULLET,
Miss Clara Ellis Painfully
but Not Seriously
Wounded.
Boys Supposed TO Have Taken
Advantage of Patriotic
Ordinance.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, }
90S Broadway July 4

LII
S0S Broadway, July A.
Miss Clara Ellis of Bray avenue, Fruit.
vale, was shot and seriously wounded to-
night onl Webster street. The shooting
was evidently done by some one WHO was
firing bullets instead of the blank car i.
tridges allowed by the city ordinance 10 be
discharged on The 3d. 4th and 9Th of July.
Miss Ellis was walking along Webster
street, and when near Eleventh street she
was struck in the cheek by bullet which
fortunately had spent most OF its force.
The missile plowed through the lady's
cheek and lodged in the back of the neck.
The injured woman was taken to a
drugstore and DR.. Johnson probed for the
bullet. AS it was not in dangerous posi-
tion he succeeded in extracting it. Miss
Ellis was sent home after the operation
and will, it is expected, recover in a few
weeks.
Several reports were made tonight that
young men were taking advantage of the
blank cartridge ordinance and were firing
bullets. The mishap that befell Miss
Els will probably result in an amend
msnt to the ordinance. Miss Ellis did not
see any one who she thinks may have
fired the shot.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
A WESTERN CRAZE.
Conditions In Finance That Have NJ
Influence on AgricuIturists.

Conditions in Finance That Have Much
Influence on Agricu1turists.
"I have lately travelled through the
great corn producing sections of the United
States" said ]. II. Phelps OF New York. at
the Riggs. Everywhere went the gran
aries we're filed to bursting with corn.
From Des Moines to Sioux City there are
millions of bushels stored away. 1t isn't
worth anything scarcely. and the same
may be said of oats, potatoes, and all the
other products of that rich agricultural
region. There is no local demand, and
the transportation charges to distant m ar
kets leave no profit to the producer.
ut is not to be wondered at in the face
of such conditions (Which also exist in
Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota), that
the agricultural people are in favor of free
silver. They are disgusted with the pres
ent status, and are willing to risk the
silver cure. Out in the country il You
buy a cigar or drink and put down S.
bill, you will invariably get back four
silver dollars and the remainder in silver
of smaller value. Gold is unknown and
paper money is rare. Eastern people who
never get away from home seem surprised
at the strength of the silver cause, but if
thew would take trip as far west as
Omaha they would understand the reasons
that are behind the movement. Wash
ington Post.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
LOST HI THUMB.

Frank O'Neal Sorry That He Handled
Brake-Rod.
OAKLAND, CAL, July e. Frank
O'NeaPs curiosity cost him a thumb
to-day. Frank was with several other
lads who were inspecting one of the new
cars of the Laundry Farm Electric Rail
road. The boys were handling the brake
beams and O'Neal had hold of one when
the motorman let go the brake, not know
ing that the boys were handling it.
Franks thumb was twisted instantly
around the cylindeT and was fattened out
TO t second JOINT. 1t required half an
hour to release the lads finger. Detective
Holland drove him to the Receiving Hos
pital. where the curtailed member was
dressed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
A DAY FOR EACH TOWN.
Programme Committee of the
Exposition Makes a Par
tial Report.
A Baby Show Will Also Be- Among
the Afternoon Attrac.
tionS.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, |
908 Broadway, July f. (

The directors of the Oakland exposition
met last night and received the partial re-
port of the programme committee. 1t is
as follows:
The programme committee would suggest
the appointment of Alex Stewart as musical d.
rector of the exposition. he to organize band
10 be known as the Oakland Exposition band
same TO furnis music afternoons and even,
1ngs when required.
The opening night it is hoped that we may
have speeches by Govern or Budd, Senator Per-
kins, Irving NJ. Scott and Horace Davis. The
committee recommend that there be no speak
ing at the evening entertainments, except at
the opening Dight.
We are arranging to have certain days dedi-
Gated to the following cities and towns: Ala
media, Berkeley, San Leandro, Haywards,
hoped that the railroads will make special con-
cessions on these days.
One entire Saturday we hope TO give up to
the children OF the public schools, the after
noon for those of the first grade and lower and
the evening to those of the grammar and high
schools.
B. McFadden, D. Edward Collins, Thoe Gier
and A. E Nysinger, representing the follow.
ing societies of Alameda County: Irish,
ing an evening programme. There will be
musical and literary exercises, together with
characters of the different countries.
competitive drill tor prizes by the Boys
Brigade OF Alameda County IS thought of Tor
one evening.
The Native sops. Acme and Reliance Ath-
Iet1c CLUBS ana the ". a. Il. Will De asked TO
furnish an evenings entertainment.
For the afternoons the following are under
consideration: kindergarten exercises, baby
show, lady writer's, universal suffrage, enter
tajnment for children.
Arrangements were made to erect
mammoth tent, and the flooring will be
commenced in a few days. The committee
also recommended that the stage be en-
larged so as to extend across the entire
eastern wall of the tabernacle, and that
sounding board be added Both sugges-
tions will be carried out.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
FEMALE VOICES.

The Cardinal Arch bishop OF Paris For
bids Their Use in Church Service.
The question OF the employment of fe-
male voices in choirs formed for religious
worship has again been raised by the pas
toral letter of the Cardinal Archbishop of
Paris. This prelate, acting it appears
under directions from the Congregation of
Rites and with tae direct authority of the
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM.

Funds for Buying Wheels Are Diverted
From Other Lines of Trade.
Allowing that the wheels cost on an av-
erage $50, which is low estimate, it will
be seen that the aggregate expenditure in
VOWED is considerable. particularly as
wheel is hardly good for more than two
seasons. There is no reliable data for es-
timating the mum ber of wheels produced
and sold annually. but the statement is
currently accepted that in 1894 half mil
lion wheels were sold, while 1895 saw half
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
Tambs-Brugge.

OAKLAND, CAL, July 4-There was a
pretty Independence-day wedding at the
Norwegian NJ. E. Church, Twentieth street,
this evening. e. B. Tambs, well-known
railroad man. was united in marriage to
Miss Carrie J. Brugge, a young lady of
Piedmont. Rev. p. Peterson performed
the ceremony, and the many friends of the
some with their decorations. The brides
maids were Miss Carrie Anderson, Miss
Lena Anderson and Miss M. Eliason.
Miss May Brugge, the brides sister, was
maid of honor. Hartwig Tambs was his
brothers best man. Mr.. and Mrs. Tambs
will reside in their new home on Oakland
avenue.
Patriotic Service.
OAKLAND, CAL, July AT the Brook
lyn Presbyterian Church tomorrow even
ing there will be special patriotic services.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
suffered for Patriotism.

win was letting off fireworks at daylight
this morning and blew off one joint of a
middle finger, besides wounding the iris
of his eye. Willie Heinold burned por-
ton of his nose with powder. and both
lads were fixed up at the Receiving Hos
pital.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05

~ = tn for IL occnn;os I'M sn ooo
600 peasants, represents capital of
92S, 900 000, 600, and has annual products
to the value of about 94,0O 0O0,000,000, this
not including countries like India, China,
ETC., concerning which no reliable statis-
tics are obtainable.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
John Drew Next Week.

OAKLAND, CAL, July 4-The interest
manifested in the engagement of John
Drew at the Macdonough for three nights
beginning ynesday night next indicates
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
Alarming Facts.

1t is an alarming fact that three-fourths
of the men are lost to all the attributes
which make the strong, brave aid noble
man. They are prematurely old and dis
eased through excesses or unnatural
strains which sap the fountains of life, de-
stroy the health and strength, and finally
result in physical wreck. These poor vic
tins, loaded with disease, remorse and
humiliation, silently suffer on, going from
bad to worse, until death closes the sad
scene. Muscular strength and manly
power are both based upon the one condi-
tion, and that condition is health. With
health all the essential organs of the body
are capable of performing their functions
properly, producing mental brightness,
manly vigor ard muscular power. Disease
robs the blood of it's richness, tears down
the constitution and destroys the mental
as we'll as the physical man.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05

Good morning, have you read Thomas slater's
advertisement for men on page III
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05


STRENGTH Beauty foundation health with health the mind
in touch with everything which makes life bright
dhanDv
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
Distressing Thoughts.

It is distressing thought to learn from
medical statistics that seven-tenths of the
women of this vast country are suffering
from some chronic ailment, and in most
cases that ailment is peculiar to her sex.
With that fortitude which only the true
woman possesses, she plainingly
suffers on day after day, yes, year after
year, with the false hope that nature will
some time remedy her trouble and restore
her health. Whit great love for beauty
which every woman desires, she, with
paints. powders and lotions, tries in vain
to cover up the lines and defects which the
cruel work of disease has wrought in her
once beautiful face. There is but one foun-
dation for beauty, and that is health.
Health prod uces mind tseming with wit,
the bright. sparkling eye, the rosy cheek
an6 the plump and well-rounded form.
With health the whole world is world of
sunshine. With disease it is a dark,
gloomy prison-like abode.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
NEWS At LAST.

An Exsot Description Of the New Stoarus
"Yellow Fellow" Bicycles.
The 1896 models of the Stearns bi.
cycles, concerning whose features
there has been widespread curiosity,
are now being shipped to the princi-
pal Stearns agencies throughout the
United States. A handsomer line of
bicycles it is difficult to conceive.
The light road wheel, model ga"
scaling at 22a pounds. incorporates
in its construction many improve
ments over the standard model "a"
of 1895, the difference. however,
being mainly in detail. The tubing,
in keeping with the demand of the
hour, is is of larger diameter. The
rear diamond tube runs upward at a
straighter angle, bringing the rider
further forward over his work.
The model "a" as we'll as the other
gentlemen's mounts of the Stearns
wheels, is fitted with Stearns i'm
proved detachable sprocket. Stearns
adjustable handle bar and the new
Stearns adjustable seat post, which
com ines all the advantages of the
1T" form with . much heater ap-
pearance, and of much less weight.
Any gear from 60 to "a inches is
furnished, and all wheels are
equipped with Stearls fiat cranks,
either 6. g., z. a or 8 inches in
length.
Model &C." the dainty drop-frame
ladies' wheel at % pounds. typities
all that is best in the construction of
a mount of this kind. 1t is regularly
furnished with 212-inch frame.
The regular finish Of all Stearns
wheels, except the Model &c" will be
orange, with black as an option. The
Model &C" is regularly furnished in
black. with orange as an option.
Palmer tires will be the standard
equipment, E. c. Stearns & Co. being
licensees under Palmer patents. and
are manufacturing Palmer tires for
their exclusive use.
Stearns Model "B" is the proto-
type Of Model a." except it is built
heavier throughout for riders who
desire a wheel suited practically to
any kind of rough use.
Model '.D'' is a dainty diamond
frame ladies' wheel designed partic-
ularly for use with the rational cos
tune.
The Stearns Special. Racer and
tandems have not been shown, but If
these wheels are received with as
much favor as those already exhib-
tied have been, +. G. Stearns & 60.
will have NO reason to be dissatisfied
with the reception Of the entire line
Of Yellow Fellows. The Stearns is
certainly not surpassed in construc-
ton or finish. Its 1896 models are
revelations Of the possibilities Of
scientific and artistic cycle building.
c. A. Spencer is the local agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14

that it looks very much ~ II all
the surrounding towns were furnish
ing the buns with transportation to
Coal Valley.
DR.. George E. Merryman has de-
cided to leave Rock Island and re-
tire to his old home at Port Byron.
where years ago he fiourished in the
practice of his profession. The doc
tor has rented rooms over News
hardware store in Port Byron and
put out his single.
August Chilstom, q young farmer
residing about seven miles southeast
Of Coal Valley in Henry county, was
sent to the Jacksonville insane asy-
lum yesterday. Two years age the
young mans father was sent to
the same institution and is still
there. August's insanity is the re-
suit OF too serious consideration of
religion. He recently became a
great admirer Of lngersollism. and
gradually continued losing his men,
tai composure until he became vio-
lent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
Hotel Klcptomauiacs.

I was talking to hotel clerk, and he
said: Talk about kleptomaniacs at dry
goods stores, they are scarcely a circum-
stance to those at q first class hotel.
People who cheerfully pay s. day for
board will steal 10 cent cake Of soap
and put themselves to a great deal Of
trouble to do it. But the principal
things guests take are towels, and the
collection of those articles has become o
regular fad. They are taken as souve-
Mrs of the hotel. and lady who has
travelled q great deal will have a whole
trunkful with the names Of the hotels
ON them. This is conclusive proof that
they have stopped at these houses. and
Q person whose towels bear the marks Of
hotels throughout the civilized world is
to be envied as possessing most inter-
esting collection of mementos- A few
napkins are taken and occasionally
spoons. Door keys and checks used to
disappear in great numbers, but none Of
these equals towels in the eyes Of collect.
ors of hotel souvenirs. ''-Washington
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
Glddness Comes

Myith a better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper cf-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed There is comfort in
the knowledge that 50 many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why It is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slsillful
physicians, but If in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the medeverywhere, Syrup Of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
Advertised List No. :


Partly cloudy tonight. increasing
cloudiness Saturday; warmer tonighI
and Saturday; light variable winds
becoming southeasterly. Today
temperature so.
F.J. VALE. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14

Taxes for 1895 are now due at
the county treasurer's Office. All
personal tax must be paid by March
10. Once hours 3 .. m. to 5 D. M,
Saturday evening to 8 p. m.
WILLIAM BAKH1, Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
MCI7fyre-ReCk 2y Goods Co.
BARGAIN CENTER 1909 ,7 Avenue
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
Of ceiling
viii under the whery
70 buy here.
Chds Dr.wers mus arshea with tueks and pretty
Hamburg edge, ise to Sc.
NIGHT ROBES.
cd Night robes with yoke and ue sc and mp
pretty styles round trimmed Jokes good
for which other stores
pretty With fall pieased yoke. others
brodery Trimmed and CnRs the dollar kind
CORSET COVERS.
splendid .tyl.s muslin and ea.bsc embroidery trim
styles embroidery, vauss
to SIC.
DRAWERS.
At &c .sl plain ready 70. ace embroidery trimming
prefer pretty trimmed with Hamburg edge and plata the
&c and nOc kinda.
nimuelia. with edgtng. good values
kuglieh cyelet
brot1e Hamburg edge tucked plated CSC and
excellent
a.srimen, from up.
almost the that the cream
OF bargains can't aways and buyers the gan
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
oIERo COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
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AROUND THE CORNERS.


Sunday School at the 7roman. school house
every sunday at y. nj. H.J. Woodbury..
Superintendent
Mr. and Mrs Levi Prtchard of Green
horn, Colo, spent Christmas with MIR.
and Mrs. /. n. Jobes, who are the parents
of Mrs Pritchard.
More seats havo boon pnt in Vroman
School.
Mrs. 7. A. Parsons spent the holidays
in Pueblo.
The young people surprised Miss
Aletha Jobes Monday evening.
Il. l.. Adams has sold twenty acres to
Geo. G. Gould, who will build shortly.
The Christmas entertainment was u
success. All tho numbers were well
rendered. Among the best were 'The
Old Folks Christmas" Earl Miles an'l
",rhe Christmas Congress- by eleyen
Young ladies in costume. Those partic-
iputing in the latter were Misses Jessie
Salisbury, Aletha Jobes, Josie Mccoy,
Phoebe Osman, Lottie Rasmussen, Hat
tie and Laura Woodbury., Nettie and Ida
Gould, Gerty Miles and Cora Peak.
Miss Aletha Jobes will spend the re,
mainder of the winter with her sister
Mrs. Levi Pritchnrt. at Greenhorn.
Last Sunday the following were elected
to fill the various offices OF the Sunda!
School: Albert Bailey. Supt.; Mr.. Mel
son, Asst. Supt.; Geo. o. Gould, Treas
Clyde Mccoy, Secy.r Cora Peak, Libra
rian; S. 8. Bailey, ChoTister.
s. p. ACE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

Melon Growers Association Meeting.
The Melon Growers Association mel
Saturday afternoon to copfer with COM
mittee from the La Jnnta and Fairmont
districts concerning their becoming part
OF the association.
The committee was present and after
hearing the bylaws read made known
their willingness to join the association.
A meeting is called for Jan. 9 at l 30
p. m, to be held in Hagens warehouse,
to further consider the matter, and the
association earnestly invites and requests
that committees or delegations be pres
ent from Fowler, Manzanola, Olney, Ord
way, Holbrook and La Junta that an or
ganization taking in all the county may
be effected.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31


Notice has boon served on Manag
Crawford that the Newton Lumber Co.'s
Yards must be moved in 20 days on ac-
count of being within the fire limits. Tho
site may not be vacated without a con-
test.
The NJ. Il. Church now rings the
curfew at 8 p. IN. to warn all boys and
girls to skip for homo.
Call at the Enterprise Office and get
II free sample copy OF the Farm, Field
and Fireside, splendid weekly paper,
Which is being dubbed with the Enter
prise at low figure.
The managers OF the Inasque ball are
anticipating grand time tonight.
Attorney Goblin will soon move his
Office to rooms over Reifel's store. The
rooms he vncates will be occupied by Ben
Smiths barber shop.
A large stock OF printers stationery
has Just been received mt the Enterprise
Office, and we can suit business men in
any thing they may want in the job print
ing line.
| The Columbia desk calendar has
come to be one Of tho indispensables on
the editorial table. The twelfth annual
issue was received some days since and
will be put into active service tomorrow.
1t looks like this:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
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Silver Club Program:

The following is the program for tho
club meeting to be held Saturday even-
ing, Jan 2, at Squire Robins office:
Geo. A. Daring, "Why 1 Am Silver
Man."
Mrs. W. f.. Anderson, recitation.
Harry Robins, "Jeiferson's Financial
Policy"
Mrs. Gardiner, select rending
Frank Crowley, "Income Tax"
A. @. Conner, Evils OF the Gold Stand
ard.
Each of tho topics will be limited to
fifteen minutes.
A joint debate on the silver question
will be part Of the program next Satur-
day evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
Public School Notes.

AT the late Arkansas Valley Fair tho
Rocky Ford Public Schools were awarl.
ed several premiums for various kinds Of
school work. The money received has
lus. Dceh expended IN the purchase of
several rooms. The pictures include
portraits OF Washington, Lincoln. Whit.
tier Longfellow and Mrs. II. b, stowe.
all quito large.
The school board has just made dc.
cis'on which will be Of interest to n num.
Der OF the youngest people. /. is this.
All children who will attain the age of
six years by the close of the sprinr form
IN May are entitled to commence going 10
school now. Parents of snch ohiidren
Monday, Jan. 4tL "'A'
Ibe holiday vacation ends next Mon.
day morning.
published next week. "''' oe