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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
GERMAN IN THE OAMERooNs.
[By Gable to The Associated Press.]

10y CdUIe 10 TIC AssUcIdIeu Press.J
BERLIN, Dec. q, 1S97.-The Governor
of the Cameroons, the German colony on
the West Coast of Africa, has cabled to
the Home Government saying there is no
truth in the story, received in London by
mail on December Z, that German expe-
dition consisting of six white officers and
200 natives recently met with severe re-
verse at the hands of the Mboulies, a
tribe which has long harassed the Ger
man trade caravans. On the contrary,
the Governor reports that the German
expedition has completely defeated the
tribe and has captured it's capital with
slight loss
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
ANOTHER DONKEY FOR P0RTERs'
JOB.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1S97.-The Pres
ident is considering the qualifications Of
several men for the position of director of
the twelfth census, but as yet has not
indicated whom he may appoint. Mr.. &.
j. North, of Boston, Secretary of the Ma
tional Association of Wool Manufacture
ers who was identified With the eleventh
census and is a statistician of ability, is
one of those whose names are under
earnest conSidera ton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
PARRAGUT'S FLAG CAPTAIN.

Z PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 27, 1881
Captain Horace 7. Draper died yesterday
of paralysis at his home in Lansdown. a
suburb of this city, aged 70 years. Cap
tain Draper was born July 4, 1925, at
BrookfeldA Mass, and at an early age
entered the Merchant Marine. working
his way upward from before the mast to
Captains berth. Throughout the war he
was commander of the Hartford Admiral
Farraguts flagship. Captain Draper was
a nephew Of Simeon Draper, collector of
the port of New York under President
I incolT1
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
ROASTED ON A STOVE.

Alexander Harris and Samuel Morris,
both colored, and both living at No: 429
Monmouth street, had heated argu-
ments on November Z, in the course of
which Norris lost a section of his nose,
and Harris was partially roasted on a
red hot stove. Harris was tried in the
General Sessions Court today for afro
ciqus assault and battery.
He said that Morris had assaulted Mrs
Harris, tried to break a chair over her
head and knocked her down. The de-
fendant was convicted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
Kivera in spain.

by Cable to The Associated Press.1
MADRID, Dec 27 1S97.-The insurgent
chief Rivera has arrived at Cadiz from
Cuba. He will be incarcarated in a for
tress. During the course of an interview
Rivera said he believed nothing would in
duce the Cubans to cease fighting before
they attained independence. He justified
the killing of Lieutenant-C Colonel Ruiz, the
Spanish peace emissary, as a means of
arriving at this end
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
IERsEYMBN RESCUE JBRsEYMEN

SALEM. Mass. Dec. q. 1Ss7-The two
masted schooner Ernst T. Lee, Captain
Rawding, of South River, N. j., bound for
Boston with load of clay. brought into
Salem harbor this morning the crew Of
five men of the. schooner Balsora l.. Sher-
man, Captain Plummer, from South
River. N j.. for Boston, which, the sailors
say. had foundered without warning Sun
dav morning, off Highland light. The
Sherman also carried clay.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
STEAMER IN A BAD WAY.

[By Gable to The Associated Press.l
LONDON. Dec. 27, 1s97.-The British
steamer Hebron, Captain Sutherland,
from Shields for Savannah, has put into
Stornoway with ballast shifted, stearlng
gear defective and all her stores Destroy
ed. The captain and three of the hands
are suffering from injuries.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
HOUSE BOAT FOR IMMIGRANTS

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 1897. accom-
nlodations for detained and barred iInni-
grants at the Barge Office having proved
inadequate Commissioner Fitchie is en-
tertaining the idea Of chartering a
steamboat to tie up to Ellis Island. I'M
migrants awaiting deportation or further
examination will be fed and bedded on the
vessel selected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
TIE COURT OF PARDoNs.

The Court of Pardons was to have met
in this city this morning, but owing to
the attendance of the Governor and
Chancellor at the funeral of Charles
Green, president of the Board of Trus-
tees Of Princeton University, which took
place today, the Court adjourned to Jam
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
GONE TO THE REFORM SCHOOL

Frederick Rees, James Maloney, George
Varney, James Delaney and James
Mitchell, the, five tough urchins from
Hoboken. who were convicted last week
of breaking entry and sentenced to the
Reform School were taken to that institu-
tion today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS

NEW. YORK. Dec 27, 1Ss7.-Forecast
for thirty-six hous ending s p. M. Tues-
day.
For New York and vicinity:-Fair to-
night: light snow on Tuesday, colder
Tuesday morning, westerly winds.
ssaysnesfs$ n'aaernsogaeser Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
PRINCE HBNRY's SQUADRON.

[By Gable to The Associated Press.1
GIBRALTAR, Dec. 27, 1S97-The Ger
man warships Deutschland and Gefion,
under comand of Prince Henry of Prus-
sia, has arrived here on their way to
China
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
STILL. ICE WON'T BE oHGAP.

SARATOGA, N Y, Dec. q, 1887. 1.-The
cold weather is developing splendid ice
Gro pin this vicinity. Harvesting will sbe-
gin about January Is, It is expected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
MATTERS OF FACT.

stores, factories and institutions can ns-7
get their supplies good as any N. Y. h5usS
can serve them. Complete stock, leW pricc9,
at D. e. Cleary & Co.'S wholesale grocazX
stores. Montgomery and Greene stgeets-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
MES. BOOTHS CONDITION.

NEW YORK, Dec. 81, 1897 The CON
dition of Mrs. Ballington Booth at the
Presbyterian Hospital was today report
ed as unchanged.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
j. <. HAoKETT BETTER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27. 1871. K.
sHackett, the actor, who has been suffer-
ing with typhoid, was reported as con-
siderably improved today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-27
COURT CALENDARS.

Tuesday, Dec. 2S. 1897
Supreme Court cases, Nos. AZ, 43, A. 73,
IA, II, IS, 70, 80, Co.
22S, 23O. 239, 24O.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

in the parlor and received the many
congratulations and good wishes,
while the guests filed in by twos.
At an early hour the guests be-
gan to repair to the dining room,
where refreshments, of which too
much cannot be said, were served
by the host and hostess, assisted
by Capt. and Mrs. J. H. Black.
1t is needless to add that this fea-
ture of the evening was one of the
most charming, for the hospitality
of those just mentioned is too well
known for comment upon that par
ticular point.
Before all had yet partaken of
the feast, the joy of the occasion
was enhanced by the appearance
on the scene of the "Holmes Or
chestra," and soon the entire throng
was raptured by the sweet melodies
as they fell like 'tsilver threads
| among the gold" on the ears of the
many listeners.
! The bride was once a charming
addition to Hopes society circle,
and is thoroughly known and
dearly loved by nearly every one in
Hope.
| The groom, who is to be con-
! RTatulat0u ON ScCuIAuS QUILL a PAA]~s
is the youngest son of the WELL
known Judge Jas. M. Hanegan of
this place, and is an energetic
young business man.
Those present at the reception
were: Misses FloY and Nell Fer
guson, of Fulton; Jenny Boyd,
Stella Bridewell, Annie Black, Cora
Cooper, Cora and Lucy Anderson,
Lou Briant and Bonnie Green.
Messrs. Lige Mitchell, Paul Briant,
George Green, Charles, Robert and
Dorsey McRae, John Johnson, Jim
Henry, Jim McCollum, Albert
Black, Chas. Spragins, Will Wo-
mack, Tom Billingsly, Lee Cooper
and Joe Mauldin. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
ID. Cotton, Mr.. and Mrs. c. d.
Payne, Mr.. and Mrs. E. +. Nc
Faddin, Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Henry,
Mrs. ]. F. Giles of Texarkana, an6
Mrs. T. c. Black.
The newly welded pair will soor
, leave for Spring Hill, La, where
Mr.. flanagan has accepted sit
uation as assistant secretary of the
Big Woods Lumber Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Chae. .. Caffery. . = .
AttOrney.at-Lsw
and Notary Public.
Office on Madison Street.
Lafayette, Louisiana.

Notice.
Public notice is hereby given that in &C.
cordance with the charter of the corpora
ton of Lafayette, La, the bi-ennial election
for mayor and seven councilnen IS called
to be held the first Monday OF May,
A. d. 1897, being the third day thereof.
Said election will he held at the courthouse
in Lafayette between the hours of 7 o'clock
a. and 6 o'clock p. M, and will he con-
Quoted according to the provisions OF Act
No. 1877 of the act of the Legisture of 1896,
of the State of Louisiana.
ED G. VOORHEES,, Clerk of Court.
Lafayette, La, April IS, 1897.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Reception.
Hope (Ark.) Gazette.

Hope (Ark.) Gazette.
Mr.. Ambrose F. Hanegan arrived
on the north bound common ball,
last Monday from Lafayette, La,
where he was on last Wednesday
que,tly married to Miss Mary Nc
Faddin of that place.
Monday evening the doors of the
lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Hanegan were freely thrown
open to admit the friends and rela-
tives of the bride and groom.
Then and there took place one of
the most beautiful receptions the
writer has ever had the pleasure OF
attending in the little city of Hope.
The bride and groom presented
a handsome picture as they stood
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
..ST. LANDRY'S CYCLONE"

A fine Registered Jersey Bull, 4
years old in April. His Sire the
only bull living or dead that ever
produced an 8-gallon Jersey COW.
His dam, 4 gollons. His daughters
very promising. Tabulated pedi-
gree. Object of sale, to avoid in
breeding. Price SIS here.
G. A. SAINT,
%. Sun Set, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Ball Tonight.

The Gazette has received an in
vitation to be present at the ball to
be given Tonight at Falk's Opera
House by the members Of Morgan
Lodge 317. The following are the
committees.
Reception: J. B. Coffery, chair
man; J. F. Bowen, w. A. Hebert'
r. L. Cochrane, G. H. Snyder, 1.
N. Fields, A. J. Bru, w. a. Clark.
Floor Managers: J. B. Comes,
chairman; ]. F. Guidry, L. Baum,
&. J. Baudier, A. Comes.
Arrangements: H. Jagou, chair
man; L. Baum, J. B. Comes, J. F.
Guidry.
Invitations: J. F. Guidry, chair
man; F. H. Guidry, E. Pefferkorn
Music will be played by tn
Breaux Bridge Band.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
COnStable'S Sale.

BY virtue of writ of seizure issued by
the lst Justices court of Lafayette parish
and to me directed, I, the undersigned have
seized and taken into nv posssion and will
sell for cash to the last and highest bidder
between legal sal= hours, at the justice of
the Peace's Office at Scott, ON
Saturday, May is, 1897,
the following to-wit;
Ono roam horse.
A. CHIAssoN, Constable 1st ward.
May I.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Constable Sale.
Albert Guilbeau VS.. Unknown Cat
tle-6th Justices Court,
Parish of Lafayette.

Notice is hereby given that I will offer
for sale and will sell to the highes, bidder
for cash in front of the courthouse in the
town of Carencro, on the IS, day of May
1897, between legal sale hours the following
described property to wit: A one year-old
heifer and a two-year old heifer; to satisfy
judgement rendered by q. p. Guilbeau
justice of the peace in the above entitle suit.
S. 7. BREAUx, Constable.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Sheriff'S Sale.
Mrs. Aurelia Dupre, wife, etc., VS..
Jacques Dupre, Natural Tutor
nth Judicial District Court, No.
151S9, St. Landry Parish, La.

BY virtue of writ of fer facias issued
in the above entitled suit and to me direc ted
I, the undersigned, have seized and taken
into my possession, and will sell for cash to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the courthouse in Lafayette parish,
between legal sale hours,
Saturday, May IS, 1897,
certain lot of ground, together with all
improvements, situated in the town of Lafa-
yett-, La, and being designated lot
Terrence. c. E.. on Dec. 16. 1880, having a
front on Buchanan street of sixty feet, by
a depth of between parallel lines of ninety
nine feet, bounded north by property of
Mrs. J. J. Mouton or assigns, south by tina,
of Mrs. J. A. Veazey, east by Buchanan
street and west by lot marked ''D' on said
plan of survey. I. A. BRoUssARD,
Sheriff of Lafayette.
April 10, 1907.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Constable Sale.

In accordance with the parish stock law
and by virtue of the authority vested in me
I have taken possession of and will sell for
cash to the last and highest bidder at the
Justice of the peacc's Office at Scott, be-
tween legal sale hours, on
Saturday, May Is, 1907,
the following property, to wit.
One grey horse and one mare.
A. CHIAssoN, Constable Ist ward.
May I.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Go. vs..
Lafayette Sugar Mfg Co.-Civil Dis
trict Court of Orleans Parish, La.
No. 49I73.

BY virtue of writ of fieri facias issued in the
above numbered and entitled and o a di.
!eeted. I. the undersigned. have seized and saken
into possession and will sell for CASH the last
and highest bidder between legal sale hours shsn
front door of the Of Lafayette parish.
Saturday. May 22. 1897.
the following described property, to.wie:
All the right title. claim and interest OF said de-
PENDANT in and to certain Judgment entitled
Lafayette Sugar Manufacturing Go. ". August
Degree justice of the peace, sd ward Of Lafayette
parish, for the of sixty dollars and
!. A. BRouSsARp.
April II. 1897
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Railroad Accident.

A wreck occurred ON the Alexan-
dria branch a short distance from
Sunset last Sunday night at 9
O'Clock. All the crew escaped I'M
hurt with the exception of Mr..
William Parrot, who sustained in
iuries of a serious nature. Two
ribs were broken and he was con-
siderably bruised. The many
friends of Mr.. Parrot hope that he
will soon recover.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Constable Sale.

In accordance with the parish stock law
and by authority vested in me, have taken
possession of and will sell for cash, to the
last and highest bidder, at the justice of the
peace's Office in the 9Th ward, between legal
sale hours,
Saturday, May ~, 1897,
the following property, to-wit: One bay
hlly about two years old.
NUMA BREAUx, Constable 9th Ward.
May 8, 1897.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Mrs. S. r. Givens returned yes
terday from Baltimore, Md. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Edwin
Walters of that city, who will spend
some time in Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

The latest donation to the High
School Library is a very valuable
book from superintendent Latiolais.
1t contains the best literary produc-
tons of Louisiana authors.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Mr.. Sterling Mudd, of Lafayette,
has been selected by the alumni of
Chambers-Hunt Academy of Port
Gibson, Miss, to deliver the an
nual Grafton on June Is. The Ga
zette congratulates its young friend
on the deserved honor which has
been conferred upon him.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Capt. Jno. A. Pharr, who may be
remembered as the Republican can
didate for governor at the last
State election, passed through
Lafayette Monday afternoon.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Notice to Dog Owners.

Notice is hereby given that have re-
ceived dog-tags for 1897, and all owners of
dogs are requested to procure tags and
comply with the ordinance relative to dogs
roaming at large.
SIDNEY w. McFADDIN, Marshal.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Miss Mamie Duson, of Crowley,
spent a few days at the home of DR..
T. B. Hopkins. Miss Duson re-
turned home Tuesday accompanied
by Miss Susie Hopkins.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Henry Guidry is back at his old
position at the Crescent News
Lunch stand. He returned from
New Iberia last week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

We want to sell you the Mason
Fruit Jars you will soon be needing.
Our prices will please you. Moss
Bros. & Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Notice !!

Notice!
Anyone passing within my enclosures
without permission will be prosecuted for
trespass. ORTHER c. MoUTON.
Lafayette, May /, 1897.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

The store that keeps faith with
the people is the one that grows
and succeeds. Note Moss Bros.
& Cos. store for an example.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Miss Pearl Harmanson of Ope-
lousas, was the guest of the Misses
Mudd Saturday and Sunday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Moss & Mouton are stocking up
extensively while lumber is cheap,
so that their customers at Scott and
Lafayette will continue to get the
beae6k Of lowest prices.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Florian CornaY, of
St. Martinville, were in Lafayette
Sunday and Monday on a visit to
relatives.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Mr.. L. A. Veazey is placing a
new roof..on Mr.. Jno. O. Mouton's
building near the depot.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

DR.. B. A. Littell, of Opelousas,
visited his sister, Miss Mayre Lit
tell, Tuesday last.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Miss Going, of Washington, who
was the CUES of the Misses Revil-
lon. returned home Tuesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Methodist Church Service.
Preaching at Lafayette on the lst, and
and 4th Sabbaths, at II a. m. and p. m.
At Rayne on the 5rd and 5th Sabbaths at
II O'Clock and at night.
l.. r. Reams, Pastor.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

DR.. and Mrs. I. T. Rand of Cade
were the guests of DR.. F. r. Tol-
sons family this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Miss Ida McKeon, of New Or
leans, is the guest of the Misses
Bailey.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Judge Julian Mouton spent the
week in Lake Charles holding
court.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
THE GAZETTE.
Subscription Price, : 81 Per Year
So. Pac. Schedule.

So. PaC. SChe0uIS.
EAST BOUND.
No. 10. Arri's 2:46 a. M, lives 2:56 a. m.
No. II. s. 1890 p. NJ, IZ:4S p. m.
WEST BOUND. -
No. 20. Arri's I.4I a. m. lives 2:4I a. m.
No. Is, - 3:IS P. m. 1885 p. m.
Al ExANDRIA BRANCH.
East bound, No. 70, Arrives 1910 p. m.
West bound, No. ~, Leaves $40 p. m.
AT NEW ORLEANS.
Arrives. Leaves.
No. 10 $40 a. m. No. 20 $40 p. m.
TO. II $40 p. m. No. IL 900 a. m.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Lee Begnaud, editor of the VAL
ley of the Teche, passed through
Lafayette Monday on his way to
the gulf.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

The Ladies will find a very pretty
line of laces and embroideries at
Mouton & Hopkins.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15
Lands for Sale.

Several hundred acres Of good lands sisu-
ated in the parish of Lafayette for sale on
easy terms. Apply TO
JSO. a. HUNTER, Rayne, La.
4-6m.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Prompt service is always the aim
of Mouton & Hopkins delivery
wagon.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Rev. Henry, of Franklin, La. &,
has been holding a revival at the
Methodist church.. He is assisted
by Rev. I. +. Reams.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Rev. H. w. Wallace passed
through Lafayette Wednesday on
his way to Opelousas.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

The Crescent City Club will give
an excursion from New Orleans to
Lafayette on Tune 6.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-15

Mr.. A. B. Denbo has moved
with his family into Mr.. F. 6.
Mouton's cottage in Mouton's Addi-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-07
OFF FOR THE SOUTH.
Knights Templar Gone to Attend
the Conclave in Los
Angeles.
Golden Gate Commandery No. 9 Will
Give an Exhibition Drill
While There.

Golden Gate Commandery No. 8,
knights Templar, left on a special train
yesterday for Los Angeles TO attend the
department conclavc TO be held there this
week. The commsndery turned out in
full force and will make a fine showing
in the southern metropolis.
Several other lodges from the northern
part of the State are expected to attend,
and the conclave promises TO be one of the
most successful ever held on the coast.
Golden Gate Commandery will give an
exhibition drill in Los Angeles, and the
large number who went south yesterday
insures the success of the exhibition
They made very fine appearance at the
ferry. and anticipate an enjoyable trip.
The knights will be shown the sights of
Southern California while away, and an
excursion to Santa Catalina Island is on
the programme.
The commandery will return TO San
Francisco next Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-07
CAUGHT COLLIS MAPPING.
Commercial Travellers Think They
Have Apprebended the Southern
Pacific Making Illegal Dis
Grim ations.

The commercial travellers think that
they have caught the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company In a trap. They be-
lieve that they have apprehended it in the
illegal act of making special passenger
rates in the San Joaquin Valley that in
effect discriminate against other sections
of territory traversed by the lines of the
company in California.
The history OF the story is this: On Sep
tenn ber 1 the Valley road put into effect a
special 1000-mile rate of $25 and 20Oo-
mile rate of $40. The Southern Pacific
hearing OF his reduced rate over the ex-
tent Of the Valley road, issued announce
ments few days later to its agents and
dated them Septem ber l.
These announcements were to the effect
that the company would now issue a
2000- mile ticket for $40, good only between
Stockton and Bakersfield aud San Fran
cisco and Lathrop, just where competi-
tion exists with the Valley road. In con-
clusion The notice. signed by General
Passenger Agent T. Fl. Goodman says in
part: These tickets will be sold less
rate than tickets on some other parts of
the system.
This is the clause upon which the COM
mercial travellers base their legal obiec-
tlons.
BY law rate once reduced 10 meet
com petition cannot be raised again. And
by law low rate in effect on one part of
a system must be observed elsewhere. or
those other sections are. according to the
statute, Disseminated against.
This is the problem that the CONNER
cial Travellers Association now hopes to
have solved 10 the advantage Of it's mem
bers and 10 The advantage of other indi-
viduals travelling in parts of the State not
yet directly benefited by the com petition
of the Valley road.