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The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
CUTTING Afrav Aear Redtnnaa.

SAN BERNARDINo, CAL, May 49,
Francisco DANIEL of this city last night
attended a dance one mile east OF Red
lands and there engaged in a dispute with
Jose Chavez. DANIEL drew knife and
slashed Chavez across fhe stomach, IN
hictlng fatal wound. He m ade his es-
cape to this city and was subsequently ar
rested at his home by local officers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Decoration Day at Petaluma

PETALUMA, CAL, May 1s.-Decora-
ton day is looked forward to as an occas ion
for special patriotic services in this city.
Rev. William RAIDER will deliver the ora
tion at the cemetery. Antietam Post, G.
A. R., and the Antietam Woman's S Relief
Corps have the arrangements in hand.
The celebration will take place on the
Monday following Decoration day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Religious Service for Lepers.

The lepers at the Pesthouse have been
pretty generally neglected by religious work.
ers For one thing, there are few whites
among the patients, and the Chinese are very
Indifferent to all religious matters, and for an
other, religious workers are afraid to face the
leprosy.
Yesterday General F. L. Won Llndman OF the
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
KENTUoKY.s TOLL GATE VAR

LatU Defiied and the Sstadtt0n Controlled
by Mob.
HARRoDSBURG, KY. May 1s.-The
Mercer County Grand Jury reported to-
day that it was unable to find indictments
against the turnpike raiders. Thorn as
burr, keeper of the workhouse, who had
leased the Maysville turnpike, received
TWO notices last night threatening to
hang him if he continued to collect tolls.
This morning Durr surrendered his con-
tract to the directors. Leading citizens
favor the forming of vigilance COM
mittse TO combat the raiders. They say
that the law has failed and mobs must be
used to quell mobs.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Greeted by Hanna aud Introduced to
Mann Senators.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 1S.-Bob
Fitzsimmons inspected the Capitol to-day
for the first time. He lunched in the Sem
ate cafe and afterward took seat in the
reserved gallery to listen to Mason s
speech. Fitzsimmons was introduced to
a mum Der of Senators. Mark Hanna
grasped his hand and while holding it
said: 80 you beat Corbett? i beat the
Democrats. so we both made an inning"
Senator Elkins was particularly glad to
meet the champion and introduced him
to dozen Senators. Such crowd gath
cred about the group that a messenger
was compelled to clear the way.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Creamery for 81. Helena.

ST. HELENA, CAL, May 1S-The new
ly constituted Board of Trade met last
night and discussed with Baker & HamiI-
toms representative the creamery pro-
ject. Twenty-Five hundred dollars worth
of stock has been taken and indications
are that the other $500 will be subscribed
TO- morrow. A lot will be purchased i'm
mediately and operations commenced.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

men. both of this city. Crib won by 3S
seconds, his time being So minutes and 40
seconds. The men were handicapped by
strong wind and poor track. This es-
tablishes a Stale record. L. A. W., ana
there is no worlds records for twenty
mile unpaced standing start.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Oscar Wifde,s Term Erpires.

LONDON, ENG, May 1S-Oscar Wilde
was secretly removed from Reading Jail
tonight ard taken to Holloway Prison.
from which plac. he will be released to-
morrow. His personal appearance is un-
altered and he seems rational.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Confirmed bv the Senate.

WASHINGTON. d. c., May 1s.-The
Senate to-day confirmed the nomination
of William H. H. Clayton of Arkansas to
be United States Judge of the Central
District of Indian Territory and John H.
Merriam of Minnesota to be Assistant
Paymaster in the Navy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

treatment from Dr.. ON She Bin for stomach
trouble and was cured in four weeks.
w. j. MORRISON,
14121a Baker ST., san Francisco, Cal
saw Dr. ON She Bins advertisement. L first
come up to 615 Kearny St to feel my pulse. He
tell me what trouble had, was true. I had pain
over my body and chilly. put my case TO him.
First week take Chinese Herb: one week WAS
great deal better been sick Tor six years 1 90
10 white physician, cannot do me any good 1 take
Dr. Tom She Bins Herbs six week: was all vel
was cured about one year and never pain again.
MRS. J. SANGALL,
IL Lafayette place, between Green and Union,
Kearny ana Dupont sts., San Francisco Cal
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Too Busy to -Dstirer Orattons

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 1S.-The
President has sent his regrets to the
officials of the West Point Military
Academy saying that he will be unable 10
deliver the Decoration day grafton.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
OkIahoma SiIrerites.

PERRY, OKLAHOMA. May 1s.-Fifty-
one heretofore prominent Republicans
last night organized Free Silver Repub.
lican Party. Delegates were elected to go
to Chicago to attend the National Free
Silver Republican convention.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Mesfoam Coal Fistds Bought.

HERMOSILLO, MEXICO, May 18.-The
extensive San Marcial coal fields in this
State have been purchased by the South
ern Pacific Railway. The coal is to be
used on their western lines and on Pacific
Mail steamships.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Kansas state Wheel Record.

WICHITA, KANs. May Is. At the
State Fair Grounds this afternoon occurred
the twenty-mile unpaced track race, be-
tween John Crib and Alvin ]. Mussel.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

NEW YORK, N. Y, May 1S.-Thomas
Wallace. roundsman of the park police,
was run over by brewery wagon this
morning and killed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
ohio Politics Beotnnino to Si<xle.

|. COLUMBUS, OHIO, May 1s.-The mem
bers OF the Democratic State Central Com
mittee are rounding up to-day in re-
sponse to the call of Chairman w. w.
Dnrbin. for the purpose OF deciding upon
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
COULDN'T STAND THE FROWNs.

So Foolish Old j. o. Simpson Commit
ted kNicide.
PERRY, o. T.. May 1S-Near Sennett
]. o. Simpkins, 60 and well-to-do. having
fifty living children, com mitted suicide by
shooting. He left note to the effect that
he had advised friends to vote for McKin-
ley, assuring them that if he was elected
times would improve. AS this had proved
untrue he couldn't stand the frowns of
those he advised to vote for him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
TONG Po CHY,

Successor to DIR. LAl
PO TAI, graduate OF
Canton Medical Col
lege. after q verv sue
cessfui practice OF
many years in China,
has 10 ated In San
Francisco. The surs
prislpg and marvellous
cures effected by his
b erbs demonsti ate
their potence and his
skill. These herbs
cure over 400 different
dis ase 8, including
Bright's Disease, Dia-
hetes, Consumption.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
som,tbinr for the Lawyer.

E.. T. Heath has sued Johanna X. Meyer, A.
Never and Charles Alsup to foreclose q me-
cbauics' lien on the premises and improve
ments at the southeasfery corner of Lombard
and Baker streets for 1888 for labor and ma
terials and $500 attorneys fees.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

Brain. Nerve. Cancers, Tumors, Blood. Male and
Female Maladies All persons afhlcted with any
kind Of malady whatsoever are invited 10 call
once, 727 Washington Street.
once huurs-9 A. N. to IL M, 10 r NJ; sun.
day, 10 a. u. TO IL u.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
Hudson Medical Institute.
Ellis. Market and Stockton Sts..
DIR. TOM SHE BIN,

CHINESE TEA AND HERB
~ Sanitarium, 615 Kearny ST.,
bet. sacramento and Com
mercial, SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
iPOR QUE
MATA
LA.
STILLS?
lPor que,
engendra
tantas enfer-
medades?
COMO PUEDE SALMRSE LA HUMAADAD De TAI A7OTE PAGl2

Los epotados de todos
gu sc edestn
cor del Idoo
p tente
tadar
cas
ccantss
y tantO
America grauos a5
dos ataubAn nlIfa lblement
nuchaz ye
cidos { cnven ssn
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
GRANIDEPOS|TO' DE CALzADO
Y EFECT0S DE PELEfEmA
DON JAIME RULLAN
ATOCHA, 6, PONCE

En- este.antiguo esta blecimiento 50 ae-Sa
de reclbir ua surtido de calzado de tcdas
clases de las mas caprichosas formas, para
caballeros, senoras y nifos, que Sc deteilan
a precios SIN CoMPETE1CIA. En materlales
para zapateros es complete ell surtldo to-
dos los .efectos de primera calidad. Tam
bien Sc han recibldos driles asalgodos, pa
relzas y pfqn6, baules de distintos tamanos
precios, maletas para viaje, creas de hiIo
superiores, franelas ordinarias, alpargata-
de infinidsd de classes y precios, finss;na,
piel de rucia ETC., etc. Importacion directa.
Ventss al por MAYOR y al DETAIL
Ponce, Noviembre 10 de 1896. v. s..
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
CERVANI
CENTRIC GENERAL
DE -PUBLICACIONES

Esta sasa xdmits suseripciones tod.
sasss dc obEas por entregas, y tambien 8
psfiodicos ilustrados de uodss, sncargAn-
dose igualasnts de eomlsiones pertenecier-
tss 81 rauo; y dc completAr caAlesquiers
ooras que ss hallarsn tTunoas; pudiendo los
zshcrsg que 80 eucusnLren sn dicho Case,
pasar una nota del ulti1ao euxdeTno qus
lu5iersn rscibido.
21asxs los pezi6dicos ilustrados qua est.
Gs1s-o rspagss, hgura.
Ia ILLUSTRATION ARTISTICA
4as po1 Ia psllsxs de sus grabados los rae'
soEss Cue salsn de 6zrcelons, 10 seiecto ks
-as sexso. los osa91lhcos regalos que ex-
"a Iss fsparsos nscs, o. 81 peri6dieo ds
-zsyox asfg1iscion su Espsda J Ansric:
.asla2. &zlaDlsn RaL2oa 2s a0ysrtir qua
La ILUSTRACION ARyISTICA
- sessapSdada dc
Ill SALCN DE La MODA
<es1e0iso qre goxs fsnaa entrs ias fsus.Iia.
i E4csIsLAa.
Ernsls, Herxsassos D Ga.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
coMpRIkIpos De vIcHY De FEDIT
Especffco Salvador
DE JUAN SIERRA URGELL

Con este espec1fco desapsrecen los barros
la picazon que producer las erupciones en-
ell cuerpo. Es ell verdadero 'qnita- dolor. -
Sc usa en- friccioEes y Sc aplica en- ochs Is.
casOs distintos.
Vendese en- a-Diaz-- barrio de Hate
puerto-casa del Inventor solamente.
Unico deposito en- la isla. En- Ponce, ca
sa de don Jose Salvatella Isabel, esqUi8a &
Mayor casa del inventor Jnana Diaz, Ha
to Puerco.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
ELECTR|CISTA AMERICANA

De regreso de los zEstsdos Unidos consuts
exGensa facta de tImpres, Dotones, bate-
rlas, aiamores y den1as aeeeaorios, cfrece ds
4ueYo ots s.rsielos i;aia lAaLaiationes lies
tglcas tcnas classes, para nlqneiar objetCs
po nIullu lie la eiectricldad. -
Ponce, 81 &c Nbre de 1896
CHRISTINA % LUIS SALAzAR.
Nota: So facilitan supuestos para pail
tas electricas. 3 Y.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
MOdO de usarIO


a Ca q
ar
rSpido
ndon-Ne YoIk.
Fsrnaca Gadea
~ " " 40'-' : w. : ~ Enerol de189 c
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01


'Farmacia Central de Francia', Paris,
ceItiica
'sQue habiendo analizado ell aqua de Flo
rida preparada por el Lcdo. D. A. Ceryoni,
Arroyo, Puerto Rico, resulta contener uL
cinco por ciento de aceites esenciales paros
compro bados pordiversos procedlmlentos.
Ademas los examenes cualluatiYos de las
esencias muestran que con de muy buena
calidad."
El certifcado original de este analisis Sc
halla en- po0er de La administration de La
DEhoCRACIA, que puede ensenarlo q qulen
10 desee. Dem uestra por 10 taLto este re-
sultado obtenido por 81 iaDoratorio del mejo1
esta aoiecimlento farnac5atico de Francla,
que ecepcion del Aqua Flori1a Mulray y
Lamman, no nag otra despues oe La nues
ira que contenga lgual csntida1 ae esen,
cias. Esto Undo al nnlitaoisiIno preclO s
que se vende hoy este aIticuio en- La lsia, ha
ce que naestra Aqua Florida norezca a pre-
ferencia que Sc 10 va rosonoeienao eD too.
al pals.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
lnpOr'tante

Don JESUS Abalo don Ramon Orespo
ofrecen pasLos nuy DueAos, en- Salinas, COZ
ceTcados especiei.S aguaa abuE0antes.
Sill dlspIta rCn ius nloJcIes dc olCho put-
Dlo, en- con0lclones eepeclaies para ei dc
aarIolio del ganado.
ds at;iesss sps&as I, FAC!
puede dlrlgirIo a los seileres Abaio Urespo.
Sallnes,
= Preclo:- Una ca beza de ganado 81 mi.
: Ponce, Enero 81 de 1897, 1mu
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
DEPURATIY0 RUSO MAI4Ak0FF

a
Q
De
pues a
sucoI
cen
nenstru
Q a
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
PARA OARRETERAS

Sc ve,.de cass asisad de 81 Ua!or, una md
ass:na srstayadora de psetlra usesssda para ca
5esegas, con So cGldera y dends piesas, ess
ssssy tsess essado ~ ssoTsissete de repstessO.
Eiqsse Ia ssserese psseds dsrieirss don Ro
Grakassxs
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
Roberto Graham
IEGENIERO
Eassdseso1, HeyyesSs Y EeySeteysa
PONCE, PUERTO RICO

Fabricante de despolpadoras de caf6 d.
los slstemas Rollo Disco, como tambisn
Csdaxos, Tahonas, Ruedas hidrzulicas, Ma
lacstes, Secadsrag toda clase ds rasquina
ris para cafe, piear yerbs, desgransr naaf:
sts., stc. Hero, eobre broaes en- barrsi
oisnehas y Eundido.
fianss info. .naez. jpn o de -696.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
La M MaIIorquina
Cafe LAS De|icias''
EstOs1 acrettados estabIecimientos acaban de
recibir los arf1culOs siguientes, que OfrecemOs
preciOs sumamente mOdicOs:

| Aceite de OLIVIA de Mallorca, Sc deta-
LA en- latas y botellas
Sardinas francesas, con y sin espinas,
trufadas
Perdiz trnfada en- latas
Vino tinto Cepa de Macon
Vino tinto Pnorato
Calamares en- tinta, de Maliorca
Champagne Viuda Clicout
% Luis Roderer
Petipois franceses con jsm6n
- - Mantequilla
;, :, al natural
Mantequilla danesa
;, italisna
Buches de bacalo secos
Chocolate Menier.
I'm alt
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01

Jamones gallegos
J amones marca Ferri
amones en- dulce de Morton
Salchichas oxford de Morton
Eucurtidos mezcla de idem
Encurtidos con mostasa
Encurtidos todo colifor
Lenguas de buey de Morton
Pimienta molida de Morton
Sal molida en- potes de Id.
Bacalao de escocia
Salmon en- salmuera
Macarelas grandes
Salchlchon de Lion
S4lc hichon de Vich
Sobreaaada de Mallorca
Ponce. AbrIl II de 1907
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
RL DlARlO DIR COAMO

Este coche saldra desde hoy diaria-
mente a las cinco de la manana de
Coamo, y retornara las tres de la
tarde de Ponce.
PRECIOS DE PASAJES
De Coamo Ponce vice-versa. l. 80
" Juana- -Diaz I" Loo
'' Juana- -Diaz Ponce s O 20
/" Coto-L Laurel Ponce ss O 40
Sc venden pasajes de ida y vuelta
:, Coamo Ponce valederos para eli
mismo dla q S $50.
Agente en- Ponce don Francisco
Alsina, Cafe La Pomcesaa, calIe de la
Marin...-En Coamo, don Ramon
AguiId. Juana Diaz, don Jose
PUG Moreil, Hotel Veysazzes.-En
Coto Laurel, estabiecimiento de don
Eran cisco Martin.
Coamo, Novbre. 6 de 1896. 3 m. alt
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01

En- esta innprenta Sc
hacen toda clase de tra-
bajos por diz1- Hes que sean
y a precios m6dicos.
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stree e0sgsSsasoo Esagsa La.gGvo da Y;sas
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-01
sosFATINA FALIEREs. Au..sse <s,ss xlsss

Mr.. CHARLES BUCHET, director de |
''Farmacia Central de Francia", Paris
ceItifica
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-09
WHOLE FAMILY COMMIT StICIDE'
CAPTAIN DREYFUss COUSIN Ills WIFE AND
THREE CHILDREN KILL THEMSELVES
WITH CHARCOAL FUMES.

Paris Nov. S-A man named Dreyfus. who Is be-
leved to be a cousin OF Captain Dreyfus the de-
ported artillery officer imprisoned on an island on
the coast OF French Guiana. With his wifc ana
their three daughters. respectively thirteen eleven
and seven years OF age. committed suicide this
morning. or last night. at their home on the Ave
nue. Marceau The wife was formerly MISS he-
becca FORBADE Abraham. an American. and Drey-
tus was the son Of the Comtesse DhecueTty'
The porter of the house found their bodies In
their apartments early to-day. They were Nihs
on the noor in tho bedroom OF the youngest child.
Drcvfus left n letter for the Commissary OF folcc
of that district inclosing 40 francs with which 10
dofray the expenses OF the funeral OF the famsIy'
The deceased husband and father was so "I''p'S
upset 10y the sentence imposed upon N'p'a.'
Drcyfus that he changed his name 10 'h'' 0' "''
wife. ,
1t IS believed that the suicides were commune
because Of recent losses by Drcyfus on the bou'e'
N rro,fus last week made extensive pur-
chases OF furs and clothing for the children anu
VAS getting ready TO visit her sister In Loh"o"
This seems to show that she had had 10 '"N'ne
her husbands intentions AT that 'me' anu -,
friends OF the family to believe thht II ""S o'''y
under his overmas,orlng influence that she "sree"
10 share his fate l. .s not believed that the zap
tain Dreyfus affair was an important factor j"
the suicide ..r. o,d
,rss ~, his enancia1 partner NJ Dkof. and 10 his
Yo",ber.ln.iaw In the letter addressed to me
Temps" he argues that suiciur j. '.l,iJ 40 ,yeII to
thar those dissatisfied with Ne would 90 Ven 10
follow his example. and says ~ is better Ior Snr
rhil,ren 10 die with their parents 49, thrlr not
80 aiso elected 10 commit suicide II" r'icrs'
wiibo,i, mentioning any name, to - man RESPONSE
ruin hut al the letters 'I'"' '''' 49,
sons for tho suicide eVaslNcy. - -,
NJ pikof asserts that the deceased man Wa ~ ~,
comfortable circumstances. and had property WIN
an annual income OF about t2Jp. Ihk"i tl,,oIy
is tina; the tragedy resulted from excess OF nl'1
choIy or madnr-s II" says he had heard brrylu7
allufe approvinsiy recent sucld"S III ~ +
The apartments occupied by inc pr'yius 'nli'r' ii'
qIsI In ne
found tho remnants of an ample repast -,
II appears that the two elder chlIdrth, r.'uf y
and stau1 wen, 10 school daily. and were regis
tered on the school lroils as ,'JSws ot Am'rlCnh %
orr4n" Last Saturday the girls badc the superior
oss Of the school goOd-hy. saying that th'y were
going 10 London with their parents. - l., -.
IN addition carrying on his business IN Yea,
coffee and dried fruit VI. Drcyfus had sp'cuia''o Il
good deal on the Bourse. lie often comPloln'i 10
II Dikof abou, his losses and the latter says tndt
he often demonstrated with Dreyfus against ihduIs-
ing his dos pondency. ,-., -, 49,,
coal fumes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-09

This agreement is still in operation. and under
it American vessels must pay license to the
Canadians for the privilege Of trans shipping at
Canadian ports taking bait etc. The license
system has proved to be a hardship. and efforts
will be made to secure more satisfactory ar
Tangement.
1t is known to the officials here that the Cana
dian Pre- nier comes TO Washington desirous OF
adopting plan once proposed by Mr. Blaine of
including all tie controversies In one general
settlement the details 10 be arranged by a
commission representing both countries. Sir
Wilfrid Is the more anxious to do this as his
administration inherited the controversies from
preceding Ministries. He has long been an adj
vocate Of the most conciliatory and friendly re-
lations with the United States. and now that
he has come into power will seek TO put this
sentiment into practical effect
He and his party are expected TO reach New
York tonight, and to come here Tomorrow.
Some OF the Premier's closest friends were at
the State Department to-day arranging for DIS
visit and indicating the broad scope Of the
questions which are to be brought forward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-09
CIVIL SERVICE LAW PROTECTS THEN.
ENUE OFFICIALS CANNOT BE REMOVED
EXCEPT FOR CAUSE.

Martinsburg, w. Va, Nov. (SpeciaD-Cnted
States Judge Jackson decided to-day that gaugers
and storekeepers In the employ OF the Internal
Revenue Bureau were under the protection OF the
Civil Service law and could not be removed except
for causes other than political. In which their
removal must be made In accordance with the pro-
visions OF the Civil Service act and the rules
promulgated under It. The question In the
cases OF three Government employees al the Han
mis- dlstillery here against Collector A. b. White,
acting under instructions from the Treasury De-
partment. which revoked their assignment. Col
ector White attempted TO remove them and as
sign to duty In their places others who were old
soldiers rcinstated In the Revenue Service, when
he was restrained by an Injunction. The case
was subsequently heard on It's merits BEFORE Judge
Jackson being eaborately argued by such lawyers
Senator Faulkner for the plalntins and Dis
trlct-Attorncy Gaines and John W. Mason. Tor
merly Commissioner OF Internal Revenue, Tor the
defondant.
Judge jackson said that many OF the questions
raised had nc yer before been adudicated. and that
they affected thousands OF men In the employ or
the Government. They involved the constitution
ality OF the Civil Service law. the right OF tne
employees to the protection OF the law III assign,
ments and revocation OF assignments 10 duty ana
the Jurisdiction OF the court OF equity In such
cases The Court decided adversely 10 the de-
fendnnt and perpetuated the Injunction; Judge
Jackson was warmly conplimented by the mem
hers OF the bar present his decision. Collector
White gave notice of an application for appeal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-09
GENERAL MCOOK MAY GET 1T.

REPORT THAT HE MAY BE APPOINTED TO FILb
THE VACANCY IN THE AoUEDUCr BOARD.
Friends OF General Arson G. McCook, the city
Chamberlain. said last evening that he probably
would be appointed member OF the Aqueduct
Commission 10 hll the vacancy caused by the dea,h
~ General Duane and that he would resign the
omcc of CIV Chamberlain In time to accept the ap-
nointment The salary of an Aqueduct Commis-
sioner Is 900 year. and it was said last evening
that. as the Commission was appointed under
State law. to hold office until 1901 the Mayor
mower of removal did not apply TO members OF the
commission although the Mayor appointed mem
hers NJ tho Commission. Mayor Strong has made
30 changes in the Aqueduct Commission except TO
appoint George Walton Green memDer I'm IN nm Piane
ssion 70 accent the office OF Corporation Counsel
He can appoint new vonInS mGw ths and
he probably would appoint the presen: City Cham-
beraln 10 the ONCE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-09
RICH GOLD STRIKE IN MONTANA

FIG LEDGE OF QUARTZ WHICH YIELDS ~" ~
THE TON.
Chicago Nov s-A dispatch TO THE Tribune
from Butte Mont. says: "A great gold strike mas
heen made on Upper Sag Creek. A ledge extend
ing for many miles the quartz running 81" u l'e
ron has been discovered. and the people IN tnat
49,, y, tho state are wild with excitement The
i,t,,e town OF Utica has been almost deserted by
the male inhabitants who have staked Out TIE
whole surrounding country. 1t is reported thar
t-orn any mart OF the great ledge rock can pe
hroran t,O ibat runs 500 and TO the ton some
Of the excited prospectors have gone TO- WORK wItn
poughs and scrapers TO uncover me ven: [ doSit
VIZ Brought yesterday from Elk CITY idaho where mere
Judge Lindsay and other Butte Peope ma hs inst
haen mad, and the deposits are said 70 De richer
tban ANYTHING else yet discovered IN that o'a'e'