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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
A Va uable Franchise Secured

The franchise OF easy diges:ion-one o. the most
valuable in the gift of medical science-can be se-
cured b: any person wise enough 10 use Hostel
ter's stomach Btters either to suppress growing
dyspepsia to uproot it at maturity Bi ious.
rheumatic and fever and ague suffe. ers persons
iroutled with nervousness and the constpa ed.
should also secure the h,alih franchise by the
same means.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
Late Shining Arrivals,

Several vessels arrived last evening. some OF
them with tales of VOC. caused by the recent
storm.
The master of the bark Bundaleer reported
that the vessel sprung leak and he had TO
1ettison one hundr ed tons of coal
1h- ship Cel'isburn stopped at Pitcairn
Island.
The bark Heaihbank from Horgkong on
September expe fenced a severe ihunder-
storm on Sepiemo Der 21, sparks OF fire playing
around The mhSts
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
A ChiId,s Sudden Death

OAKLAND Nov. 19-Emelie E. Kni HI.
the 1onr-year-od daughter o. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert s. Knight and grand
daughter of Mrs. Z. NJ. Chabot, died sud
DENY at an early hour this morning. She
had not been i'll until yesterday, and died
in great agony.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20

Sand-Crab, silver sauce.
SOUP Silver bullion"
Oysters-0n silver half shells.
Cold meats-Double stan dard.
Boiled ham, OK tongues xteen to one.
Ro st pork and lsmb-Bimetsllic standard
Roast turkey and cranberry sauce-Ameri
can coinage.
Potato croquets and cream corn-By Ameri
cans for Americans.
Desse1t-Cake, silver plated; fruit, golden
finish; nuts, white metal attachments; coffee
mir fine; cneese, golden cream; cigars, silver
wrapper; wines, Zintandel, good as gold
sauterne, golden.
The least of reason and flow of soul''
which vi | follow the discussion of the
viands will be opened with few appro-
pirate remarks by President +. w. Voogt.
Then will come the toasts, as follows:
Our Club" George w. Arbuckle; "Di.
rect Legislation" Thomas V. Gator; True
Democracy" ". W. Foote; "S,lver Re-
publicans." George W. Baker; "Blmetal-
lism." J. &. Mcguire. The speeches will
be intersper.ed with music.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
A Schooner LibeIed +.

United States Attorney Foote yesterday morn
ing sled a libel Of Information against the
schooner Sacramento, alleging that on July l,
1897, after sunset, the schooner violated the
law by failing 10 display light penalty of
5000 is sought to be enforced by the sult. In
the event OF the failure of the owners of the
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
a ! olo G al enge.

FORT MASON, Cal, Nov 70. 1897.
TO the LurldRe Team of San Frdncfsc): We,
the Fort Mas on Polo Team, hereby challenge
you to series of mes to be played under
the auspices of he Pacific Athletic Associs-
tion, for the John b. spreckel> pole cup. Re-
speciful!y, GEORGE D. BAILEY,
Captain and Manager
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
FIGHTING LIQUOR ADS.
Members of the Christian Association
Oppose Their Insertion i'll the
College Annual.

BERKELEY, Nov. ia vigorous cru
sade against the insertion of liquor ad-
vertise ments in the '99 Blue and Gold has
been inaugurated by number OF mem
bers of the college Christian associations
A petition is being circulated requesting
Manager Franklin not 10 allow any OF the
Objectionable ads to be inserted.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20

BERKELEY, Nov. 19.-Tne Berkeley High
School students have definitely decided 10
withdraw from the Academic Athletic League
unless the cas-. OF Athlete spencer is recon
sidered.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20

schoCne 10 pay the penalty sh3 Will be con
deu.led and sold. On the date mentioned in
the com plant. and cause OF the abs ance of
lights on the schooner, she collided with the
steamer Resolute, driving her bowsprit
through the pilot-house of the steamer and
killing customs inspector amed ]. NJ
Pluukett.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

STEAMERs LEAVE BROADWAY Ra.
- wharf San Francisco as follows ESSH
For por.s in Alaska 8 A. NJ, Noy 2, z, L. Z
% "a and every fifth day thereafter.
For Victoria, Vancouver (B. C.) Port Town
send. Seattle Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes AMI
New Whatcom lBellingham Bay. Wash.l 8 A. NJ
Nov z, 7, II Il. %. ~ and every fifth day there
after, connecting at Vancouver with he Z. P Ry
at Tacoma with n. p. Ry. at Seattle with Great
Northern Ky and Alaska steamers
For Eureka (Hu boldt Bay, Str Pomona
P. NJ, Nov. 3, 8, II, 16, 20, "a 20 Dec. 3. z. II.
15. 20. "a fS. Jan l. 5. 10, IA IS. %, &6 81.
For Santa Cruz, Monterey San Simeon Cayuco1
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota, Santa
Barbara, Ventura. Hueneme, san Pedro. East san
Pedro (Los Angeles) and Newport. 8 A. NJ. Nov
2, 6 10, 1s, ~, 26 81, anu every fourth day
thereafter
For SAN Diego, stopping only al Fort Har ford
(San Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port Los An
seles anu Redondo clos Angelesl, IL A. NJ. Nov,
> &, II IL ~, "A, 70, AMI every four h day
thereafter.
For Ensenada. Magdalena Bay. San Jose del
Cabo, Mazatlan. Altata, La Paz Santa kosa!ia
and Guaymas (Mex.) 10 A. n, I'd OF each month.
The Company reserves the right 60 cnange with
out previous notice steamers sailing dates AMI
hours of sailing
Ticket Office-PALACE HOTEL, NEW MONT
GOMERY ST.
GOODALLs PERKINS & CO., Gent Agents
10 Market St.. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
FOR S,yJo,E. Ioy GiTOy l. SIyTA CRUZ

CTkAMER ALVISO LEAVES PIER DAILY
y tSundays eaceptedl q: 10 NJ. Alviso daly
(Saturday exceptedl AZ :. NJ Freight ana
Passenger. Fare between San Francisco and
Alviso 5Oc; TO San jose, 73G Clay sta IisE /
a M First sts SaA Jose
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
BIMETALLIC BANQUET.

An Appropriate BIZ OF Fare for the
Occasi ion To-Morrow Evening.
ALAMEDA, Nov. 19.-All the prepara-
tions are Complete for the annual banquet
of the Alameda Bimetallic Club to-mor-
row evening at the Park Hotel. An ap-
propriate menu has been devised as fol-
lows:
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-20
CLOSING QUOTATIONS
FkIDAY Nov. 1e-4PM
-ToCk AMI EoND EXCHANGE

FRIDAY Nov. I9 p NJ
TINTED Stairs BoNDs
BID Asked Bid ASsed
fAs eonn.ll3 U ssreg... .AIS4
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
FIRST LIGHT BATTERY REUNION

Held Yesterday at Woodmont-Veter- ans Demand a Simple and Just, Ser vice Pension Bill
 The reunion of the First Light Rat tery was held at the Sanford house. Woodmont, yesterday, with about fifty veterans present. At the business meet ing reports of committees were made the most important being from the com mittee on monument. This battery and the Sixth, Ninth and Tenth regiments contemplate erecting a consolidated monument at City Point, in this city.
 resolution was passed urging the representatives and senators from this state to use every effort at the next session of congress for the passage of a simple and just service pension bill Copies of the resolution will be sent them; also to the secretaries of the feslmental associations in this state.
 At the dinner Captain Clinton acted as toastmaster. Among the speakers were Colonel William B. Wooster Gen. eral Charles H. Pine and the Rev. MT Upson of Milford
 The officers for the ensuing year are. President, Edward Griswold of Guil- ford; vice presidents, H. W. Beecher and Alfred G. Bishop of New York. treasurer, John T. Sloan of New Ha- ven; secretary, Theron Upson of, Hart ford
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
HEROES OF THE ELEVENTH

| VIII be Received by the Sons of Vater
 ans, Hartford, September F.
 Hartford, Aug. 27.-The members ot the Eleventh regiment, which will hold It's regular reunion here September IF will be received by Stedman camn ot the sons or Veterans in this city, and handsome event will be prepared for l them ,.-.-
 The business meeting of the regiment will be held during the forenoon. Pres ident Francis A. Cummings of this citv presiding. The meeting will take place In Grand Army hall. At o'clock the veterans will be banqueted by Stedman camp, the affair being provided by Ty- Ter Post Woman's Relief corps. At these festivities the address in behalf or the camp will be made by the Rev. F. B. Cole, assistant minister of St. Paurs church in Providence, R. l., and will be responded to by Captain Chris tlan Quein of Danbury The Rev. MT. Cole belonged to Stedman camp in. this city while he was a student at Trinity
 
 to deliver the address for the camp on the occasion of the Eleventh's reunion here that year, but was prevented from carrying out the plan on account of a serious accident that had befallen him at the time. He will come on from Providence in September to meet the old soldiers whom he was to have greet ed five years ago.
 The local committee of the regiment Tn charge of the arrangements consists of President Cummings, H. J. Goodwill. Miss F. Adelaide Sackett and Mrs M. J. Eastman. The brother of Miss Sack cit, Captain William H. Sackett. was line officer in the Eleventh. and one of It's bravest officers. He lost his life at Petersburg, Va, near the end of the war. Miss Sackett has the sword which her brother carried in the service She IS a prominent member of the Woman's Relief corps of the state and is the junior vice president of the order in this state.
 The committee from Stednlan camp which will have the reception in charge consists of Edward Refsel. w. J. Tol- hursts F. G. Blakeslee, Charles Saun- ders, G. L. Wheeler, A. o. Warner G 1 B. Smith and Captain A. T. Bogue
 This committee will hold meeting l at the residence of MT. Reisel.- No 48 Capen street. Tuesday evening next al o'clock to complete the reception ar- engagements. The details of the event will be completed at that time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
BADLY BITTEN BY 4 GORr

Fred Davis, an employe of Norris Brothers dog and pony show. was fer ribly bitten through the left hand vas- terday afternoon at the show grounds oy a gorilla which he was feeding. The wound was cauterized.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
ENTERTIINM E NT,S.
Hyperion Theater. WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES

WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES The brightest, most laughable an6 cleanest farce seen here in a long time is What Happened to Jones'" which will be given at the Hyperion theater at both matinee and night to-day. prior to US New York production on Mon- day next. The company is one of ex- ceptlonal strength and each member seems to have been chosen specially for the part taken. A feature of inter- est to the ladies of New Haven are the beautiful dresses worn by the ladies of the cast. Those of Misses Belmont Osterman and Stuart are especially notable for their elegance. The play will not be seen here again this season :. at any rate, as it is undoubtedly hook ed for long run in New York. Don't forget matinee to-day. Matinee prices I5c, 50 and 25c. Evening prices, s. .oo. 75c, 50 and 25c.
 SHORE ACRES"
 Some one proposed to James Herne last spring that he should go to the klondike, MT. Herne said: q have little Klondike of my own. and I mean to stand by it as long as I live" That very clever play, Shore Acres" is the gold mine Mr. Herne referred to and it has brought fame and fortune to It's author. It is very interestinp comedy-drama and deserves the great success it has achieved. A srnerb scenic production of Shore Acres" will be given at the Hyperion on Wednes- day evening next Sale of seats onens Monday Prices, $100, 75c and soc.
 ROBERT MAXWELL,
 The eminent romantic actor. Rohert Mantell, will be at the Hyperion next Friday and Saturday. MT. Mantell fs- Vors French authors and is probably the best representative of the Dumas and D'Ennery school we have in Amer ica. He is the Ideal stage hero. and great favorite with lady audiences He carries his own equipment, hence inc play will be beautifully mounted Miss Charlotte Behrens is the leadinp 1.d, or the company, The drama selected for performance here is entitled "A Sacret Warrant and is written bv w A. Tremayne, a Frenchman of Mon treal. There will be matinee satur- day. Evening prices, s1.O0. 75c. 50 and 2oc' Matinee prices, 75c, soc and 25c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28

x Co. has gone to Springfield, Mass, Tor two weeks.
 MT. J, Stuart Reynolds, chief clerk m the Northampton department of the Consolidated railroad, is passing his | vacation at the Ashfield house, Ash field, Mass.
 A son was born to MT. Mortimer II ana Mrs. Lillian Brown filling, Thurs uay' in Springfield. MT. and Mrs. Al. ing Were married in Springfield about year ago, the wedding having been a brilliant one. They have their home in this city on Howe street, where they nave lived since their marriage.
 MISS Kate Hill, formerly of Branford put now residing in this city. is the suest Of her sister, Mrs Mary H. Bar tholomew of Rogers street, Branford.
 Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Newman Smyth ana family are at Franconia. Other New Haveners at Franconia include frofessor and Mrs. Beebe.
 Miss Fannie Gardiner of Providence, R. l., who has been visiting Mrs, Hen ry AVerill of Moutowese street Bran- loru, expects to leave for her home next week
 The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, shell ters MT and Mrs. Godfrey Dunscomb, Who spent the earlier part of the sea- son at Greens Inn, Narragansett Pier.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Willis Downes are at the Maplewood, Pittsfleld, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. E. P. Judd are still stay ing at Hampton, Conn, and are expect Ing to remain there until early in Sep- tember
 T. F. Hammer of Branford and his party started yesterday on their hand some yacht Rival for cruise of a week or more. Captain John Spencer is of the party
 Mrs McMaster of High street is spending several weeks at Kittery Point, Me
 At St. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, are MT. and Mrs. Henry A. wyman.
 Dr. George. E. Evans of Montowese street, Branford. is entertaining. his brother, Joseph N. Evans of Rochester, N. H. 'ie' 'ei'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
CONNECTICUT LADIES
Who Are Present at the National Encamp
 ment.

1 W no Are Present at tne National EnCamD ment,
 | The ladies from this state who are l attending the national encampment of the Woman's Relief corps in Buffalo
 are Mrs. Jane c. Pultz of Plantsville,
 department president; Mrs. Harriet J. Bodge of Hartford, past national chap : lain; the Connecticut department secre-
 tary, Mrs Rosena z. Lewis of Plants
 Vile; Lizzie H. Arnold, department
 counselor, New Haven; Charlotte |.
 Wright, past department president,
 New Haven; Cordelia A. Blakeman.
 national aide, Shelton; Hannah Barber.
 national aide, Torrington; Mrs. Clark,
 Huntsville; Emma o. Wildman, dele gate, Danbury; Susan F. Hawkins. del egate, New London; Miss Maud Smith
 Willimantic; Sarah S. Spalding. Nor- wich.
 It is a most delightful and home-lke party and the members of the Grand Army rom this state, especially the de- parthlent commander and his staff, George D. Bates of Putnam, Colonel John Gemmill of this city and Assist ant Adjutant General John H. Thacher were very attentive to the comfort of these representatives of the Connecti- cut Woman's Relief corps on the way to Buffalo,
 A reception was given at the depart- ment headquarters of the Womans Re lief corps of Connecticut, Tuesday eye- ming, the receiving party being the de- partment president and staff. depart- ment commander and staff, Past De- partment Presidents Arnold, Wright Durfee, Hammond and Bodge It was largely attended reception.
 The Connecticut ladies were invited by Mrs. Richards, "the army nurse" to view the parade from the spacious grounds of her sister. Mrs. pr. Wycoff. on Delaware avenue. Many availed themselves of this kind invitation. When our Connecticut G. A. R. were passing, the ladies insisted upon Mrs. Richards standing to the front to wave the flag, which foated over the hos pltal tent during the war Mrs. Rich, ards nag and the torn flag were hear tlly cheered. The ladies were proud of the Connecticut Boys" of their soldierly look, straight, f1ne-looking men. Although their locks were white their hearts were young.
 The city of Buffalo is given up to the visitors, and warm hospitality is mani fest everywhere Some of the finest homes have been opened for the con- fort of the ladies. The decorations all over the city are fine, flags leading (new and old).
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
Grand Opera House. TWO PERFORMANCES AT TT
GRAND TO-DAY

TWO bright sparkling gems of onera coupled with an arrangement of clever specialties will be presented at tbe Grand to-day. For the matinee se1eo- ton the ever popular and ever nlsa si,, |. Mariana" will be seen in manna7, that will prove fully the equal to saw the least of any previous production os this famous opera in this city. Tt is a beautiful opera with many souI sti. ring melodies Mariana" in tho hands of the Waite company is q ver,, enjoyable entertainment
 For the closing performance of tbo Waite company in this city. this evao ming, the we'll known and ever nerr, "Olivette" will be the selection Ir connection with both operas to he seen to-day there will be an arrangement of excellent specialties. Both perforn, ances will conclude with the grand spectacular march of the "Roman Guards and Royal Lancers." which alone is remarkable and dazzIine an tertainment and in itself alone is well worth the cost of the entire entertain ment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
LEAP OF TWO LOVERS
In Close Embrace They Seek an Avfu,
 Death Together

III Close Enprace They Seek an Awful
 Death Together
 Nashville, Aug. 27.-With arms clash.
 ed about each other Carl French a
 boy scarcely out of his teens, and Helen
 Hunt, his pretty sweetheart. wednes-
 day afternoon leaped over a. precirice | to instant death. The scene of the tragedy was In the mountains of White county, near the little summer resort and mining town of Bonair. The rock | from which the lovers Jumped is 1so feet high.
 Young French appeared in Ronair three months ago. He came from In dianapolis to spend his vacation amonp the mountains, and he met Helen Hunt soon after his arrival. She was tbe daughter of Allen Hunt, a. weI,-to-do miner They were soon engaged. Their wedding was appointed to take place within a month. It was all to be kent a secret from the parents of the nro- spective bridegroom until the ceremo- ny had been performed.
 The father of young French hovaver sternly objected to the maria 70 hut at the young couples earnest and pite- ous pleadinss permitted them to have a final interview. The interview +oo1x place on a piuI near the edge of the precipice. The father of French stood forty feet away. keeping watch over his son. Suddenly, after whispered con versation, the young couple embraced anG, with arms entwined about each other, together leaped over the preci- pice.
 Mir French darted forward with a Wild cry of terror and grief He looked over the bluff, and far below he saw the two bodies. As quickly as he could he climbed down the bluff. The boy was dead; his neck had been broken. The girls head was crushed and she was internally injured. She died in a few moments. The parents of both are crazed with grief
 The funeral services over the two bodies took place at the Methodist church yesterday morning. The church was hlled to overfIowing. and the two csskets were literally covered with movers Side by side the two Were buried in the old Bonair cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
LARGE NUMBERS AT PLAINvIILE
Trinity House to Have New and Large
 Church Cottage

Trinity House to Have New and Large
 Church Cottage.
 Plainville Camp Meeting Grounds
 Plainville, Aug. 27.-Another pleasant
 day brought almost as many visitors to the grounds to-day as were in at. tendance yesterday and the genial sun. shine added much to the interest in to- days programme.
 l The religious exercises opened this morning with the Bible hour in charge of Rev. D. W. Howell of Waterbury The sermon was preached by Rev. J. o. Munson of Middlebury, whose text was Charity faileth not" taken from first Corinthians. 13:S. The principal points to the sermon were that charity never fails to con- fort its possessor; never fails to bring success to Christian work, and never fails as an enduring basis of faith In conclusion, he said that the picture drawn is but picture of what God expects every Christian to be-
 This afternoon Rev. G. S. Eldridge of Waterbury came over from Madison, where he Is spending his vacation, and preached a very impressive sermon This evenings sermon was preached by Rev. E. o. Tree of Windsor, and Rev. E. A. Dent of New Haven con ducted the last after service of the meeting.
 Rev. $. l.. Carlander of Stamford and Rev. S. E. Homan of New Haven ar rived here to-day to complete arrange ments for the Swedish camp meeting, which will open tomorrow at 10 a. m. Swedish Methodists from points be- tween Mt. Vernon, N. Y, and Worces- ter, Mass, will attend. It is expected there will be at least 300 present. Ser vices will be held in their own house and the Middletown house.
 St. Paurs church, Waterbury has se- cured the house and site of the Farm ington church house and will put up a new building next year.
 Trinity church, New Haven, will re- move it's present building on the inner circle and will erect what will proba- ply be the largest and handsomest church house on the grounds.
 The association is now out of debt. collection of s200 having been taken up which enabled the settling of all the bills.
 s. H. Harley of New York was given a collection of $75 for his Water street 
 Professor Ralph H. Hubbard of New Britain has declined his election as president of the association owinor to other duties. and Presiding Elder Gran dall J. North has been elected to the office Rev w. A. Richards of Hartford was obliged to return home on account of an attack of the grip.
 The Elberon brass quartet of Bristol assisted in the musical part of the pro- gramme last evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
24FH q. r. REUNION, Q
Held Yesterday at South NorwaIk-The
 Proceedipgs

Proceedings.
 South Norwalk Aug. 27-The tenth annual reunion of the Twenty-fourth regiment, c. ", which was recruited in the Fourth congressional district and 1 composed of five companies from Fair field and three companies from Iitch- field counties, under command of Sam uel P. Ferris of Stamford, was held at Gregories' Point here this afternoon.
 About 100 of the surviving veterans were present, and they sat down to a shore dinner in the big pavilion about l o'clock. After dinner they adjourned to the parlors of the Dorlon house and a business session was held at which the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Nicholas Fox. Porchester, Go. H; vice presidents. s. J. Scofeld, Stamford, Co. A; Samuel W. Burton, Stamford Co., B; James S. Sherwood, Southington, Co. c; Eli phalet Stratton, New York, Co. D; Mar tin c. Turner, Lakeville, Co. F.; H. E. Cleveland, Winsted, Co F; H. E. Burr Norwalk. Go. G; Captain George w Middleton, New York, Co. H. Treaspr- CT and secretary, George L. Andrews West Wfnsted. Co. F.
 After the election of officers addresses were made by the following: James H, Olmstead of Stamford, Corporal R. Frank Marsh of West Winsted F, F. Weed Of New Canaan, President-elect Fox and Captain Middleton of New York
 The meeting adjourned subject to the call of the president.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-28
THE TROPICAL FATHEP

"The Prodigal Father" which will he the attraction at the Grand Oners house for three days commencing Mon. day night, with matinees Tuesday ana Wednesday, is without doubt ona nf the best farce comedies on inc rood this season. "The Prodigal Eatber,, will be presented by such artisrs as Lynn Welcher, Barney McDononah
 Joseph Welch, George A. spinl Posa Melville, Bella Gold, Fannie Ternoia
 Bessie Challenger, Marbella DaviaS The large list of specialties ara so i,,
 terspersed in the play as to make if a veritable experimentation of roirtb q music and song. 'A''