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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
SETTLERS ron VENEZUELA.
American concessionoires to coIonizt
Land Leased From tie Gov-
eminent

SANTA MONICA, CAL, Feb. 26.-Don.
aid Grant, well known in the West as a
railroad contractor and builder, is now al
his winter residence in this city. Mr..
Grant has just returned from Venezuela,
South America, where he and his CO. part
ners have succeeded in getting a con-
cession of land EN- bracing $1,000 square
miles.
Il have succeeded in obtaining from the
Government of Venezuela a fine body OF
land, either for agricultural, stock raising
or mining purposes" said he to-day.
THE land lies In the northeastern part of
the republic, and the concession was
granted by the Government to promote
the settlement of the country. There are
but few settlers outside of the natives, and
they might as we'll not be there, as far as
the development of the country goes.
Our town In the concession is Santa Cata-
lima, and nowhere on the Pacific Coast can
finer port OF entry be found"
What are the principal and best-pay-
ing products there?"
"One can raise anything that grows in
any other country, and, what is better
still, he can plant anything he chooses
and it will grow and mature every month
in the year. Coffee is the principal prod
uCl. Il OE Lue MOST part our lana Is nat, but
in -ome parts there are some rather high
attitudes, and in the mountains we have
as fine Bessemer iron ore as can be found
anywhere in this country. Only six miles
from Santa Catalina is solid hill of un-
usually pure Bessemer ore, one and q half
or two and half miles in extent and
about 600 feet in height, and in this there
are over ], 600 600, 600 tons of ore in sight,
and within SIX miles OF ocean eamships.
'The company has contracted for the
immediate erection of hote - continued
Mr.. Grant, land, in addition to this build
ing, there will be another large structure
for store and offices. A picked colony
of about twenty five persons sailed from
New York for that place on February 4,
ana others will soon follow. 1t is our in
tention 10 settle that country with people.
from here, although there are a good
many English and Germans already there.
1t is a fine country and the,climate is very
similar to that in Southern California, and
believe when this and its many other
advantages become generally known the
opportunity will sbe quickly grasped and
there will be something like an Oklahoma
rush.
Mr.. Grant will remain in Santa Monica
for about a month, and on the 1st of
April will return to his Venezuelan pos
sessions, leaving his family here until he
is prepared for their stay in their new
home.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
FOOD COFFEE.
MORE FUN
To Be Well Than All the Rest of the
Fun on Earth,

To Be Well Than All the Rest Of the
Fun on Earth.
Some physicians say that all nervous
diseases arise from disordered stomach,
and that even the peculiar diseases OF
females are directly traceabe to an unbal-
anced nervous system caused by stomach
troubles.
The stomach may be suffering, but will
not show it there; frequently the distress
will be telegraphed over the nerves to the
head, eyes, back or abdomen.
Medicines are not so much needed as
good common-sense in eating and drink
ing. Coffee is one Of the most prolific
causes of trouble with the stomach, prin-
cipally because people continue to use it
when they are feeling bad, not knowing
that the poisonous alkaloids of coffee di-
rectly check digestion and attack the liver.
A dismissal of coffee for a week or ten
days Will show many sufferers the cause
OF their troubles, and, while they won't
get well in that time, the improvement in
health will open their eyes. Postum, the
health coffee, made at Battle Creek,
Mich, can be used by those who are
troubled with coffee, and it agrees per-
fectly with the weakest stomach, while
the pure food elements of the grains of
which it is made will nourish and fatten
the body. Return to natural living and
get we'll.
Beware of the fraudulent limitations of
the original Postum Cereal grain coffee.
Insist on Postum.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Santa Crus Hqs a Por.in.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL. Feb % Mrs. l..
U. McCann, the first woman lawyer OF
Santa Cruz to try a suit in the courts of
this county, appeared in her initial effort
before JulgeDoolan of San Benito County.
sitting in the stead of Judge Smith, in the
Superb Court to-day. The case in whiob
Mrs McCann is engaged is divorce suit
brought ny Zacharia Xevers against Eu.
pnonla Aevsrs. Mrs. McCann Is the
widow of late Judge f. ]. McCann
who occupied the Superior bench in this
county Tor mum Der of years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Death ofa 7usttu Bank.r

SANTA ANA, CAL, Feb. 26.-S. w
Preble of Tustin died early this morning
from pneumonia. He was a California
pioneer, having arrived in San Francisco
in July, 1919. He was successful miner
for numbe of years. PrebIe removed tc
Tustin in 1876. He was an extensive fruit.
grower and a capitalist of considerahIe
prominence, being one of the leadino
stockholders OF the Bank of Tustiu and
vice-president OF the First National Bank
of Santa Ana He was also connected
with the Grangers' Bank of San Fran cisco
Mr.. Preble was a native OF York, Me-, and
was II years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Death at SON Rafser.

SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Feb. 26-Mrs. NJ.
M. Ware, relict of the late Preserved
Ware, a prominent citizen of Sonoma
County, died this morning at the residence
OF her son-in-law DR.. w. f. Jones. Her
family is influential in Sonoma and Marin
counties Four cnlldren survive her, Mrs.
DIR. w. +. Jones OF San Rafael and Mrs.
Sarah Gillette, living in New York, c. p.
Ware, merchant in San Rafael, and A..
B. Ware, a leading lawyer in Santa Rosa
The deceased was in her eighty-first year,
and died OF cancer, her illness being ex-
ceedingiy painful. She will be buried in
Santa Rosa on Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Farmers Meet at Peta ttsn /.

PETALUMA, CAL, Feb. 26 - The
Farmers Institute opened to-day with a
good attendance. Sessions were held in
tne morning, afternoon and evening and
the programme. interspersed with music,
lncluded the following interesting papers.
The Relation of the University to the
Farmer, by e. F. Adams; Horticulture, -
6y Professor h. |. Lippitt; Poultry" by
.. ,; Peck; 'Ferments and Bacteria"
py Professor +. S. Bioletti; clarifying, I"
6y !. K Denman; Education OF the
6parmer, by = w. Davis, and Farmers
Organizations" by E. F. Adams.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
No Cigarettes for Aeradn Minors.

CARSON, New, Feb. 26.-The bill which
recently passed the Assembly of the Ne
Vada Legislature, licensing the sale of
cigarettes and cigarette paper in this Stat,
to-day passed the Senate. 1t reduces the
present license OF $3.50 a quarter to SIS a
quarter, and makes il a misd emeanor.
with severe punish ment, to sell cigarettes
to persons under II years of age. Without
doubt the Governor will sign the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Disctaroed In Dt,orao.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. 26-Edwin
Young, sailor of the United States gun
boat Marion, who was recently found
guilty OF gross insubordination and assault
on an officer at Iqu,que last October and
sentenced by court t-martial to one year in
the penitentiary, to-day had his sentence
commuted TO dishonorable discharge by
Admiral Beardslee.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
La GRANGE NAN POISONED.
Killed bv Eating ToGdstOoIs, Witch II,
BeLiered Here MMshroons

MODESTO, CAL, Feb. 26-J. W. Watts
well-known resident of La Grange, died
last night from the effects of eating toad.
stools, believing them to be mushrooms
On Tuesday afternoon Watts and P. J.
Roquet gathered the supposed mush-
rooms and cooked and ate them at Watts
saloon. Both became sick. Watts refused
the services of doctor, saying he would
be all right. When the physician was
summoned his life could not be saved and
he died in great agony at o'clock last
night. Roquet was given antidotes and is
still alive, but it is not known whether he
will live. Watts was married man. leay
ing a widow and a child.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27

Committee to-day Mr.. Aldrich (R. of H.
ilnois was directed to report bill to
the House, the purpose OF which is to
prevent the publication of pictures of pu-
gilists and detailed descriptions of prize
fights. Newspapers are forbidden 10 send
by mail or interstate commerce-which
latter includes the electric telegraph
either such pictures or descriptions, the
maximum penalty for which is ten years
in Jail.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Ukiah F,shern.n In rronbi..

UKIAH, CAL. Feb. 26.-Fred Donohoe
and John Grow were arrested to-day on
complaint of j. A. Cooper for catching
and having in their possession brook
trout. The defendants both entered pleas
of guilty. Thew will be sentenced next
Monday. The Ukiah Sportsman's Club,
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Corbett Euooo., Donntdson.

CLEVELAND, OHIO Feb. &C. - John
Donaldson to-day received letter from
Champion Corbett urging him TO hasten
to Shaws Springs to take charge OF his
preparations for the big fight. In response
to the request Donaldson will start for
Nevada Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Worth San Juan Casualty

MARYSVILLE, CAL, Feb. 26.-John
Crane formerly employed at North San
Juan as hostler in NJ. @. Hogan's stable,
received injuries in runaway accident
last night which resulted in his death two
hours later.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
San Dieao Hntar RntAa.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. 26.-The CITY
Council has agreed upon a wafer ordi-
nance for the coming year. The rates will
be substantially the same as at present,
except those for irrigation tracts of one
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27

or more, whicn Will be raised from
to 10 cents per 1000 gallons for The first
oOO gallons. After that the rate will he
same as before. The or riinarce will
Irld the San ID e,o Water ComIany an
annual income of 500, ,0OO
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
cEAF F1s' REFORM SCHEME
Routd Prsrent the Publication of Prts.
F{0Hf he4gN

Fight hetcs.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 26-If the
reform bureau of which the Rev. Wilbur
F. Crafts of this city is superintendent is
unable to prevent the forthcoming glove
contest in Nevada between Corbett and
Fitz immons, it will endeavor to min
imize The printed accounts of the fight
In response to the arguments made by
Mr.. Crafts before the House Commerce
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27
Are You
If You Are

Thus afflicted you know the cause,
Stop the vile hab that is killing you,
and get cured of its evil effects You
vii. fin tae distinguished specialist,
Doctor Cook, your best friend. He viii
restore TO you your wasted vitality, and
qualify you for the pleasures, duties
and responsibilities of sturdy manhood.
DOCTOR COOK is also an expert on
Female Complaints, Gonorrhea, elect,
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27

of which Mr.. Cooper, the complaining
witness, is the president, is taking steps to
put an end to the illegal fishing and hunt
ing in this locality.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27

Among the various ills that afiict
the human body, none are more ex-
hausting to the vital powers than what
is commonly called Nervous Debility
or Seminal Weakness, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-23

The Dover Sentinel, whose editor
was for years cashier of tho First
National Bank OF that town, in its
issue of Saturday prints the following
editorial with respect to matter TO
which Every Evening recently called
serinus attention:
1t is doubtless through ignorance of
the methods Of exchange between
banks, that tho statement has been oft
repeated during the last week or two,
that tho Farmers Bank OF Dover,
cashed the checks aggrogating thu
large sum of money, which has figured
SO prominently in the statements re.
ferring to the robbery Of the First
National Bank. The writer, who during
tho period covering The defalcation, was
an oificer of the latter bank, deems it
but Justice to say that the Farmers
Bank never cashsd single one of the
checks referred 10.
ThoRo cheeks and all OF them came
to the Farmers Hank in regular, daily
remittance letters from it's cores
pondents, chiefly Philadelphia. These
remittancos were credited, in the bonks
of the Farmers Bank to the bank
sending them. They we're then charged
to tho First National Bank and sent
to tho First National Bank, where they
were payable. The writer takes pleasure
in saying, after nearly thirty YEARS OF
active service as Hu officer of tho First
National Bank und having had daily
intercourse with the Farmers Bank
and all its officers that that bank is
one of the most prudent, careful, con-
scientious and best managed hanks in
the State, and that its officers. one and
all, are entitlod to the very highest
placs in the confidence of this whole
people Of the State.
This statement is made without a
request, suggestion or hint from any
one living or dead; it is simply justice
to an honnrod SinHtitution by one who
had an intimate knowledge OF its Affairs
for nearly thirty yoavs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-23
THE LAURADA RELEASED.

The stenn b Turned over nv tile Gov
srnmrnt u" the Owners-Niay Be Over
hauled.
In the Cnited States curt Shtur-
day Judge Bradford granted an order
releasing the Steamship LHuruda which
has bean tied up AT tho wharvea OF the
Harlan a. liollingsworth Co. for many
months, having been detained by the
government rending an Investigation
of tho charge q. tllihustoring.
The owners Of the boat were repre-
aented by II, II. Ward, who offered a
bond, amounting 10 $1,000. which had
been agreed upon as that was the ap-
praised value of tho boat. lie also
paid thu coats to date, which amounted
to 50, G6G, 81. The tender of coats was
accepted and tho hond YVES approved
and thu boat was ordered Released.
On account of the long detention Of
the boat she ia In bad condition. and
il may lie necessary to make extensive
repairs before she can be nut in service.
Mr.. Ward, proctor fop the owners, could
not tell whether repairs would be made
at once or not, but IL is thought that
tho Harlan 81 liullingswOrth Go. may
receive M order to put the boat in gond
Bhane, after which she will be put in
commission.
1t baa heen reported that the boat ia
to be sold to parties Interested in klon-
dixie trade. Fruit shippers were after
her. but it is believed she will be
| turned over to the klondike people and
may take party from Philadelphia on
| her first trim out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-23
HRS. W. N. BOGGS IN THIS CITY.


Visiting Friends In This city-She DeciInes
to Receive nrportsrs, However, ana uas
Nothing 10 say.
Mrs. Lizzie Boggs, wife Of William
N. Boggs. the defuulting paying teller
of the First National Bank at Dover.
is in Wilmington, having arrived on
Sunday from Lafayette, Ind, whero shc
bad been stopping with her brother,
DIR. william II. Miller She is visit
ing the family OF Robert Is. Cooling.
at No. sos North jackson street, the
Coolings being her relatives.
A representative of thib paper called
at the Cooling homn Monday morning
and sought an interview with Mrs.
Boggs, in view Of the published state
mants concerning the whereabouts of
her husband aud other matters.
The reporter WAS mot at the door by
Mrs. Cooling, who, in courteous
manner, stated that Mrs. Doggs had
arrived at her house on Sunday and
would make the family visit. She
declined to say how long Mrs. Boggs
would remain in the city ar whore che
would go after leaving here, She said
that Mrs Boggs was not feeling we'll
and pre- ferred not to be interviewed,
"Shc has nothing 10 say" Mrs. Cool
ing remarked, land neither have
anything TO say" When asked con.
corning the possibility OF Boggs re,
turning to Delaware, Mrs. Cooling
said II know nuthing about il.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-23
oHuRcH W0HK IN BRAzIL.


Interesting Addresses by the Rev. >.
Thompson Cole of New York.
The Rev. !. Thompson Colo, seuro-
tary OF the American Church Mis-
aionary Society. with headquarters in
New York, preuGhed at Christ Church,
Christiana hundred. Sunday morning,
ST. Andrews Church in tho afternoon
and Emmanuel Church, Highlands. in
the evening. The society of which be
is secretary has especial supervision
of church work 10 Brazil, and Of
this field, Mr.. Colo spoke most inter-
estingly.
a mission was established in the
State Of Rio Grande, Brazil about
eight years ago. and there are now
seven churches and 800 commandments.
The churches themselves raise about
half the money needed for the work,
which ia more than tho usual pro-
portion. The speaker in biz address
at St. Andrews said that Brazil suf-
fered from the fact that it was on a
Rilver hasis with fiat currency, SO that
although the amount raised there for
church purposes might seem large in
| figures. its net value was not 40 great.
While 10 Wilmington tho Rev. Mr..
Cols was the guest of his cousin,
Thomas K. Young OF the Farmers Bank.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-23
NEW CASTLE CHURoHEs.


Arrangements the tor Observance Of Christ
mas.
Special correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
New CASTLE. Dec. is. Arrangements
for the observance Of the Christmas
holidays in the savveral churches are
as follows:
At Emmanuel P. =. Church. holy
communion will he held at G. 80 o'clock,
a. M, and the morning prayer sermon
and holy communion at 10. 80 on
Christmas day. This carol service will
be held on Christmas eve. The chill
dren's entertainment will BIO held in
the parishhouse on Tuesday afternoon,
December 2sth, at 3 o'clock. Tbs treat
VI the odor scholars will bio beld on
the Same evening at Z. 30 o'clock.
At st. Peter's r. q. Church on
Christmas SOLEMN high mass will he
celebrated at $50, 7.30 and D o'clock,
Il. m. In the evening solmen vespors
and sermon will be held at Z. 20 o. clock.
A special musical programme has been
arranged by Miss Lena Rogers. The
treat to tina little ones and tho MEM
hers of the school will take place ON
Christmas afternoon.
An excellent programme has been
arranged for Nazareth NJ. e. Sunday
school ON TusRday, December 2sth.
Two trees will be placed on tbs. pulpit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-23
s00Tn EkicaH CARS.
The Harlan & hulnngsworth Co. Building
Some Fine Coaches,

some Fine Coaches.
Tho Harlan & Ilollingsworth Co. is
completing two combination baggage
and guard cars for South American
railways. Tbs cars are we'll built Of
narrow matched mahogany boards on
the exterior and finished in natural
wood. The interior will be Gased with
narrow tougued and grooved yellow pins
OF the finest quality.
The length of the body and frame of
the cars is 40 feet G inches; length over
platform fronts, as feet l01s inches ;
width over mould, Q feet IA inches.
The diameter OF the wheels is 36
inches. The gauge is o feet 3 inches.
The roofs will be covered with the
finest grade OF cotton duck and light
will be supplied by Pintach burners.
This braSea will be Of tho Westinghouse
tyre and tho couplings on the EOgliHh
pattern.
Tho guards room will be ia one end
of the cars, Is feet in length, and will
con tnin desk and other cunveniences,
Tho seats will DO upholstered in
lie ther and will be placed Longitude
naly IN the cars. The Harlan d. Hol.
lingsworth Co. has also u contract fol-
QUE llrsb'Glh5a Ib7S'uSui o"ii ~ wv ~
length aud narrow gauge, 3 feot in
width with 26 inch wheels. Tho frames
will be feet inches In width.
Tho exterior OF tho car body will he
constructed OF narrow matched poplar
boards. handsomely painted and lettored
in gold leaf. The interior will he fin
ished in cherry wood, the sash and
blinds to be OF tue same material.
The Harlan a. liolingsworth Co,
also has a contract for narrow gauge
car of the second class, with wag on
top roof in place of the raised ROOT.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-23
A SUSPECT ARRESTED.

A CoIored Man Arrested ut delaware City
sunday Sight on the Strength of ~ Belief
That lie Was Charles 1'hnrn-
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Delaware City, Doc. 20.-A colored
man who said his name was Harry
Paxton and who claimed TO have come
from Media, Pa., was arrested last
night at the Pordhnm Farm, by liailitf
Cleaver, who supposed him TO be
Charles Thorn. N1ho is suspected of
having murdered George u. Farra, at
Wilmington lust Tuesday night.
The negro arrived in the vicinity of
Delaware City come timo during the
day and was first seeu by native coiured
puople lettering about the Rwampy tor
ritury. Towards evening no came into
town and acted, rs the people bore
thought, in suspicious manner, The
baililf was informed that no had been
begging. after which tho officer started
after him.
lIy the timp the oiiicor deriued to
place the man under arrest he had left
the town, going in the direction OF
Port Fem. The officer procured 4 toam,
and after search located the negro at
the Porlham farm, where tho arrest
waH maize. This prisoner wRs brought
to Delaware City and locked mp.
Tho Wilmington suthoritie7 were
notified and given description of tho
man, TO which reply was received
that it was not Thorn, as tho Gescrip-
tion din not tally with that of the man
wanted in Wilmington. The prisoner
was smaller n atature than Thorn.
This morning tho negro wac given q
hearing before Magistrate Money and
he was held Tor tho upper court, to
anJwer tho charge of carrying con,
cealed deadly weapona. revolver and
razor having been found on him.
After the hearing tho prisoner was
taken to New Castle Jail, When tht
arrest was mado he said he had Sc
cured employment at the Pordham
farm. lilo also accounted for having
tho weapons about him by saying tina
he had been robbed Ivy trnmps ahor
time ago and had armed himself t.
prevent a similar occurrence lie statet
that while coming through Farnhurs
yesterday he was detained until thu
people there we're assured that be wa
not Thorn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-23
TIDINGs or J0r.

Now comes the time when little boys
With curly. flaXen locks,
A sudden liking take TO wearing
Papa's roomy socks.
And their big sisters gracious are
10 the young men who call,
While the last mentioned are much pressed
For time to call at all.
And mamma is most kind to pa,
And studies with great care
To y ace his slippers by the fire,
That lie may find them there.
And papa's brow contracts with pain
As he counts up his cash
And sees his bank account in dreams
Go riding for smash.
And all the while, with thoughtful mien,
His beard the while a.stroking,
He VOWS aloud. so ma can hear
That he has sworn of smoking,
Yes yes; the merry Christmas time,
The happy days draw near;
The season that all humankind
Holds donhly. trebly deer,
-Philadelphia North American.