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The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

"Senator- elect Mason, of Illinois,"
says the New York Mail and Express,
''is born humorist, but We desire to
get on record early with the predlc-
ton that he will never say anything
funnier during his whole term than
Senator Mills threat to scoot over to
Madrid and kick the rhinestones out
of the Spanish crown to avenge the
wrongs of Cuba"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Burial of President Roberts.

By Telegraph TO The News.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. L.
President Roberts, of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, is dead. He will be
buried at $50 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon from his late residence. The
ceremony will be simple. The hon.
orary pallbearers will be directors of
the Pennsylvania railroad. The
remains will be deposited in the
family vault, at East Laurel Hill.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
She Lived on Ocean Liners.

Mrs. Elijah Carson, who had
crossed the ocean $50 times anu had
never missed a trip on the Lucania
since that vessel was launched, died
on Friday at Anamosa, Iowa, aged
"A. For thirty years she has been
travelling continually across the At
lantic, until she had become init
mately acquainted with all the
prominent people who are in the
habit of visiting Europe.
She was the wife of Elijah Carson,
of Belfast, and the sister of William
R. Newell, a millionaire, of Nash
vile, Tenn. The latter died in
1866, leaving her half a million,
which gave her ample means to fol-
low her fancy for ocean sailing.
She had special affection for Cap
tain Mckay and the officers of the
Lucania, and is said to have left
them substantial legacies.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
In the Way of the Treaty,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Secretary
Olney is working hard to remove the
obstacles in the way Of the ratifica-
tion of the arbitration treaty with
England. The greatest difficulty is
with the Pacific Coast Senators who
object to the arbitration of the
Alaska boundary question.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

LYMAN J. GAGE seems to have
been settled upon for Secretary of
the Treasury unless Mark Hanna
shall fail to be elected to the Senate.
He is president of Chicago bank,
a sound money Democrat and Re-
publican mugwump; and would
probably do as well in McKinley's
cabinet as most of the men he will
put in his council.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
"Chuting the Chute"

This afternoon a new engineer on
the yards of the Southern here, was
putting some cars of coal into the
chute just above town. He had six
in all, but when he came back he had
two less, this number being pushed
over the chute into the big road.
The cars were torn to pieces but no
one was hurt. An old darkey on
top Of the chute saw what was CON-
ing and jumped off.-Greensboro
Record.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
rlonroe JOhnson's Case.

Unless Governor Russell inter
feres, Monroe johnson, the burglar,
will be hanged in Charlotte next
week. Governor Russell was seen
today and he stated that he had
taken no action in the case. Many
petitions have been fled asking for
a Communication of death sentence.
The governor will make known his
decision next week.-Raleigh Press
Visitor.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Passenger Train and Snow PIow Col
lide.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Jan. 90
Henry Snyder, conductor, and
trainman namedCranston were killed
in wreck on the Buffalo, Rochester
and Pittsburg Railway this morn
ing. a fast freight train and a
snow pillow collided. Fireman Me-
Lean and brakeman Mclaughlin are
fatally injured.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

J. WILEY SHOOK announces that,
"by request of Senator Pritchard, "
he is not candidate for the collec-
torship of the Western District.
They do say that Marshall Mott has
a sure thing in the District Attor-
neyship, in spite of the fact that the
Republican caucus endorsed Holton;
the endorsement, they say, was a
snap affair, and doesn't count, any
WaY.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

MARK HANNA announced just af-
ter the election that he intended to
keep up the agitation in favor of the
gold standard for the next four years
as that was the only way to "kill the
free sill ger fallacy," as he termed it.
Now it is formally announced that
the agitation will cease as it is a
"msnace to prosperity When will
the Mckinley boomers fix upon what
is right?
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
TO SETTLE THE ALASKA BOUNDARY

Secretary OIney and Sir Julian
Pauncefote Sign Articles of Con-
VentiOn.
BY Telegraph to The News.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 30
Secretary of State Olney and Sir
Julian Pauncefote, British minister,
today signed a convention for def
milton by commission of so much of
the boundary line between Alaska
and the British possessions as is
marked by the hundred and forty
first meridian.
The treaty goes to the Senate
Monday.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Pinsvills Circuit Appointm.pt.

Harrison--1st and 3rd Sundays, II n.
m, sunday school at 10 a. m, W. E. Cum
ningham, supt
Pineville-2nd and 4th Sundays II a.
M, Sunday school ct 10 a. m q. m Jno
A. Younts. superintendent
Marvin-1st and 3rd Sundays 8 D NJ,
Sunday school at 10 a. m and 1.3O D. m,
Geo w. Sutton, supt.
Hebrop-2nd and 4th SUNDAYS. 8 p. m
sunday school 10 a. m and ! 80 p, m
Chas. M. Campbell, supt
THOs w SMITH P C.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Used in Garmamv.

Goose Grease has been used in Germany
Tor thousands of years Rheumatism
Neuralgia, spraiDs, bruises, etc and found
to be The mos reliable remedy knowB. Al
ways sold under guarantee If it does Won
no good TAX. ii back to your druggia, and
get your monry Made only by Goose
Grease Liniment Co., Green boro. ". G.
Apr 10-1y
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

The Raleigh Tribune prints list
of members of the Legislature and
where they may be found in the city.
On inspection it turns out that the
residence of half the members is
left blank. But then you can't tell
where to find q member of the Leg
islature at any given time.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Gen. AIgsr in the Cabinet.

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 29.-Another
cabinet portfolio will, in all proba
bility, be rendered and accepted to-
day, when General Russell A. Alger
arrives from Michigan at one o'clock.
He will at once have a conference
with President elect Mckinley.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
The "BrookIyn" in Trouble.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-The
United States cruiser "Brooklyn,"
which struck a rock in the Delaware
river Saturday afternoon while being
towed from the dock at Leage Island
to a place of safety, is still tied up
at Icebreaker.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

Mr.. CoRBETT and Mr.. Fitzsim-
mons are in very fair talking condi-
ton and another prize-match is in
progress. They may get together and
pummel each other on the plains of
Nevada, but if we will recall
how many times they have talked
about fighting without getting to-
gether at all, the announcement of
the Nevada fight will not create un-
due alarm until the "gents" mix.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Weekly Bank Statement.
Fire.Bue Gets Twenty Years.

NEW YoRK, Jan 20.-Adolph
Meyer, who was caught in the act of
fling his place of business, pleaded
guilty to arson and was today SEN
fenced to twenty years in prison.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
-"Celtic" Five Davs Overdue.

New YORK, Jan. 3O.-No news
has been received at the White Star
office concerning the freighter
Celtic" now five days overdue.
Officials of the line are not alarmed.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
HADN'T CALCULATED RIGHT.
Baltimore Oil rIerchant Kills Himself
Because of Supposed Shortage.

BY Telegraph to The News.
TOLEDO, Jan. 30.-Under a mis-
apprehension that he could not meet
claims of his ward, John Simmons,
of Tanbury. Pa, which become due
yesterday, John Rood, prominent
wealthy Baltimore oil merchan. tkiil
ed himself today. 1t was afterwar d
discovered that he had sufficient
funds on hand to effect a settle
ment.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Car i'm a Critical Condition.

LONDON, Jan. 30.-In spite of Of
ficial denials it is becoming general
ly known that the condition of the
Cars health is critical and regen-
cy is probable.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
PLAGUE Breaks Out in Formosa.

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Jan. 20.
The Japanese legation here con-
firms the reports that the bubonic
plague has broken out in the Island
of Formosa.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Things Talked of
Around the Town.

John Chinaman, "Chin- Chin" !"
will begin to celebrate the beginning
of his New Year next Sunday, the
last day of our January. The cele-
bration of the Chinese New Year
lasts week and wherever he may
be the faithful Chinaman who still
wears his cue and eats his rice cele-
brates this occasion. In the great
cities the celebrations are elaborate,
fruits and flowers and all manner of
delicacies like birds nest soup and
shark hash contribute to the enjoy.
ment, many of the articles being
imported from China.
There are five Cinnamon in Char
lotte, and all Of them are engaged in
the "washee washee" business The,
are averse to publicity and Informed
a News reporter that under no cir
cumstances would they let thei'
names 60 in print. They are afraid
of the Chinese exclusion law, and
want their names to appear only on
laundry slips.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
PIatt Gone to Florida

New YORK, Jan. Ex-senator
elect Thomas G. Platt left this
morning for jacksonville, Fla in
his private car. He will spend a
month in Florida.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

THE Concord Standard calls at
tsntion to the fact that ten dona-
tions to the Humane Society of
Charlotte Thursday amounted to
sixty dollars, and says: SIN such
contributions one can see that the
giyers expressed their sympathy for
the less fortunate IN the most sub
stantial way"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

IT is very natural for the bolting
Populists to stand by the Republi-
cans, for they are of them. If there
are any more faithful Republicans
than Harry Skinner and his allies
they haven't come to the surface.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Monroe Journal.

A great many people in North
Carolina lost money by the failure
of the Southern Building & Loan
Association. 100000 Of stock was
held in Raleigh alone.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Golf Declines a Cabinet Portfolio

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Judge
Nathan Goh, of West Virginia, has
declined the portfolio of Attorney
General. His friends are somewhat
disappointed at his decision.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
And Took the Brakes Off,

A gentleman was telling the other
day that just after Cleveland was
inaugurated in 1893 fellow came
into his store and asked the price of
bacon. 1t was up The fellow set
in to cussing Cleveland, "For," said
he, "ain't he done put up the price
of bacon and took the brakes Of the
rabbits too!-Monroe Journal,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

Mr., BRYAN favors law providing
that no corporation shall contribute
to a campaign fund. This is direct
reflection on Mr.. Mark Hanna's bus
iness methods in politics.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

STANFORD, Conn.,, Feb. Mrs.
Henry Ward Beecher is in critical
condition. Since her fall she has
been gradually sinking.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

JOHN WANAMAKER will build a
church to celebrate his narrow es-
cape from fire. He will not build a
memorial to celebrate the seat in the
Senate that escaped him.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04
Banking System Must be Changed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Comp
troller Eckels, speaking before the
banking and currency committee to
day. says complete revision of our
banking system is necessary, though
he did not outline his plans.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

The Australian ballot system has
been done away with in Alabama,
because it was found cumbersome,
expensive and easily abused"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

A jury in a magistrates court is
someg hing seldom seen in this State,
but one was brought into use in h
case before Capt. Irwin this week.
By request of the defendant a jury
was summoned.
Though this is seldom done, Capt.
Irwin says any man has right to
demand a jury i'll a trial before a
justice of the peace. Six men con-
stitute the jury in such cases.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

A white man was recently put in
BERTHE county Jail, at Windsor, for
twisting a mans nose off with pair
of wire pliers.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

When Bahy was sick. we gave her C9storia.
When she was Child, she cried fer Uas.oria.
When she became Miss, she cluns to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castor;a
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-04

A North Carolina Boys Success at
Erskiuc. From Due West.

A North Carolina Boys Success at
Erskiue.-Notes From Due West.
Cores .ondence of Tue NEWS.
DUE WEST, S. c., Jan. 80 The
Philomathean Literary Society of
Erskine College had its semi annual
celebration last night, in the presence
of large audience. They had 3
capital program and everything
passed off very we'll. Mecklenburg
boys were very much in evidence. 4.
B. Miller, of Sardis, and Ira S.
Caldwell, of Newell's, were two Of
the debaters. Their debates were
spIendidly written and well deliv
cred. j. l. Hunter, of Sardis, and
J. r. Hunter, and T. ". Hunter, Of
Huntersville, were declaimers and
creditably did their parts.
Last spring the society of the Sons
of the Revolution Of Charleston, S.
c., offered a gold medal for the best
essay on South Carolina in the
Revolution" the contest bAing
open to all of the colleges of the
State. The decision has been made
and last night st the request Of the
Charleston Society the metal was
delivered by DR.. Grier to Mr. Ira S.
Caldwell, of NewelPs, N. C., men,
Der Of the senior class in Erskine
College. In delivering it DR.. Grier
said: This is not only an honor to
you, but to Erskine College and you
have the most cordial congratulations
of the institution" The medal is q
massive gold one, worth about $50
suitably Inscribed. Erskine and the
Due West Female College are both
enjoying year Of great prosperity.
Judge Norwood and ''Greasy SAM
If Judge Norwood would re
form and hereafter bring no disgrace
upon the bench it would be charita
bic to give him a chance. But i
seems his unfortunate departure
from sobrietY are like some Demo
cratic and Republican judges in tn,
past-frequent and in excess. The
Democrats and Radicals were not al
disciplined In fact, two Democrat
were borne with through the year
and nothing was said or done On
radical, Jones, was forced to stel
down and out, and he finally died OF
drink. But Sam Watts held on ant
was never tried or impe cached for hi
repeated and continued potation
while riding circuits. "Greas
Sam" was Objectionable in othe
particulars. So Judge Norwoo'
might be dealt with in mercy, il
view of the forbearance toward
other offenders among the judges
conditioned upon absolute teetotal
lism and protracted sobriety. v
do not know his ability to reform
or his willingness to make the effort
Wilmington Messenger.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
ONCE A PORTLAND GAMBLER.
Career of Buck" GARRISON, Whose
Fortune Has DISAPPEARED in
Wall Street

PORTLAND, Or, May During the
height of the Willard boom there came to
Portland from the East a bright young
fellow named Buck" Garretson. He
could have cleared a comfortable fortune
in the boom, but he held on until it col
lspsed and lost all.
Then he turned gambler, but in the
summer of 1888 his young wife persuaded
him to abandon the unlawful calling. and
the couple left Portland. When Garrett
son departed his destination was Colorado.
Nothing more was heard Of the Garrett
sons till about five years ago. when Mrs.
| Garretson, then living in Denver, wrote to
friends here referring to Bucks great
success in handling mining properties for
others, either by manipulating the shares
or by disposing of good claims TO Eastern
capitalists.
The Evening Telegram to-day received
letter from an ex-Portlander now in
Denver, Colo, inclosing the appended
clipping from New York paper:
Frank Garretson, who came 10 New York
| from Colorado two years ago with something
over 81, 900, 900, is a bankrupt His beautiful
residence uptown, together with its valuable
! contents. were to-day turned over to Solom on
Redmans Sons 10 settle balance of $19, 900
due them on a Chicago wheat contract
when Buck left Cripple Creek for
| good, says the letter, 'he was supposed
to be worth S. 900 900, but the wealth OF
rich men always is set many notches too
| high. l am sure though, that he was
| good for So 600 900. He never struck a
| pick in the ground, but from the very
| start he acted as middleman for prospect
ors and men of money. the former having
no end of confidence in his honesty.
"This fortune, which for all time should
| have satisfied Garre;son, was dissipated in
! IuckIess ventures in less than eighteen
months. 1t is alleged that he dropped
| $500 900 alone in the Chicago wheat pit
| 'snorung' cereals when the market began
| to rise, ana the Chicago papers did not
seem to think the drop important enough
to devote a few lines to it. The rest oil
Garretson's wealth was absorbed by Wall
| street,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

when division occurred in the order and
portion seeded and organized as the
Ancient Order OF Foresters of America, he
was chosen grand secretary, to which po-
sition he was reelected at every session OF
the grand body without opposition.
In September, 1885. Mr.. Bremen joined
the Companions OF the Forest, Of which
he was member at the time of his death.
He was past chief com panion of Hamlet
NO. "a OF Alameda. On the assem- bling
OF the first Supreme Circle he was elected
inner guard, and at the second session he
was elected supreme secretary, which re-
sponsibe position be held until the office
of the Supreme Circle was removed to De-
troit, Mich. Since that time he was an
nually sent as representative to the grand
bodies of both orders, and for his SER
vices he received many testimonials OF
appreciation.
Mr.. Bremen was also a member OF
Grass Valley Conclave, Knights of Sher-
wood Forest member of San Francisco
Lodge, Hermann's Sons, and at one time
member OF Gray Eagle Tribe OF the I'm.
proved Order of Red Men, but short
time ago he transferred his membership
to Kiowa Tribe.
Mr.. Bremen leaves an aged mother and
a sister, Miss Agnes d. Bremen. who IS
grand secretary Of the Companions OF the
Forest Of. of Al and who accompanied
him to Marysvilie.
Last June Miss Bremen was called npon
to m ourn the loss OF her father few days
after she had been reelected to the posi-.
ton she now holds, and now she mourns
over the remains of her brother, who was
stricken by death shortly after his re-
election.
Arrangements have been made to have
the funeral of the late grand secretary
take place from B'nai Birth Hall on Sun
day afternoon at O. clock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

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WILLIS HOWE.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
STANF0RD,S CLOSING WEEK.
Elaborate Programme of Commencement
Exercises arranged BY Those
in CHARGE.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. CAL, May
7.-Arrangements Tor commencement
week have been completed with the excep-
ton of few minor details and those in
charge promise that the exercises shall
excel anv yet given at Stanford.
The programme has several interesting
features this year. Special attention has
been paid to the promenade concert. A
band of thirty-ive pieces under the lead
ership of Jean Schmetz OF the Colum tia
Theater will supply music. The quad
rangle is to be protuseiy decorated with
Chinese lanterns.
Booths have been assigned the various
sororities and it is there that the young
ladies OF the university will hold their
receptions. The young ladies having the
most prettily decorated booth are to re-
ceive a handsome prize and much lnge-
nuity will be called forth
Instead of a farce written by one OF the
students, Proposal Under Difficulties"
will be presented with The Silent Sys-
tenn" as a eurtain-raiser. 1t is posi- Bile
that Ferris Hartman and De Wolf Hopper
will assist the students n this under
taxing.
The base ball game this year promises to
be unusually Interesting. Since the
fsculty has a diamond of its own full
team IS out nearly every evening" Hro-
fessors Angel and Richardson located the
diamond on a secluded piece of land
hemmed in Dy heavy growth of trees.
1t is there that the faculty mem bers
take their daily exercise. and incidentally
develop q strong baseball team. The
seniors are practicing on the students
baseball field, and under efficient coach
ing are improving rapidly.
The programme for commencement
week. is as follows:
Friday. May 21-President Jordan's recep.
ton to seniors al the Xszmin House, from to
e P. ".
Saturday, May 22-Faculty- baseball
game, 10 80 AN: 90 reunion at Robe par
Tors. . 80 p NJ. 90 cUss dance at Roble gym
nasium, 8 P. N.
Sunday. May 23-Bacealaureate sermon by
Rev. J. X. Mclean, ID, in the chapel, IL
\. NJ; planting ivy'at All Saints Church, Palo
Alto 3 P.
Monday, May 25-senior farce, Encina gym
nasium, 10 A. NJ; class exercises, dedication
of plate at the quadrangle, 3 P. NJ; commence
ment ball II Encina gymnasium P NJ.
Tuesday. May 24-Aiumni exercises at the
chapel, 10 A.. NJ, Alumni luncheon at the En-
| cinadinlng-room, 80 P NJ, promenade con.
| cert at the quadrangle, SPIN
| Wednesday, May 26-Commencement exer-
| cises at EnciQa gymnasium.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

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