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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
THE BREAKERS RAN HIGH.
Crowds Visited the Cliff, Park ond
Chutes-Accident Were Few.

Reports that a high sea was break
ing over the Seal Rocks drew a ire
mendous crowd to the Cliff House yes
terday, and those who took advantage
OF the holiday enjoyed a thrilling sight.
The huge rollers came rolling in from
sea In a solid line and at times to-
tally obscured the rocks. The seals
evidently did not relish the deluge, for
the pinnacles were almost entirely de-
serted
The crowd that attended, the Chutes
was the largest in several Sundays,
and when the afternoon closed the
popular resort looked as though 1t had
been struck by a cyclone.
At the Park the crowd was much
larger than usual, but Captain Thorn
son and the officers under his COM
mand had little trouble in handling the
throng The few accidents that hap
pened were to cyclists and no serious
damage resulted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
BOLD ROBBERS
STILL BUSY
The Dete ctiveS at Work
on Two Recent
Cases.
F. A. Taylor Brutally Assaulted
and Robbed by Two
Men.
William Petit Knocked Down and
Robbed by Three Men and Two
OF Them Are Arrested.

The Christmas holidays have not
been without their quota Of hold-ups,
two at least having been reported to
the police.
Between IL and ] o'clock Saturday
morning F. A. Taylor a cashier living
at IL William street, was on his way
home and had reached Taylor street,
between Ellis and OFarrell, when two
men sprang out Of doorway, and he
was knocked down by blow on the
head with q sandbag. The blow only
partially stunned him, and he jumped
TO his feet, when he was again knocked
down by another blow on the head.
The two men then rif1ed his pockets,
taking S42 which he had in a purse.
After robbing him they viciously kicked
him on the legs and body while he
yelled for help. The robbers, with a
parting kick disappeared, and Taylor
was led home by a citizen who had an
swered his cries.
Taylor was confined to bed all day
Saturday, and yesterday morning, ac-
companied by a friend. he went to the
Receiving Hospital. DR.. Rhine found
that both his ears were badly swollen
and his hearing was affected. His legs
and body were also covered with
bruises.
After being attended to at the hospi-
tai, Taylor went to police headquarters
and reported the robbery. He was un-
able to give an accurate description of
the robbers, except that one was tall
and the other short.
William Petit. until recently en-
ployed at the Government works at
Fort Point, was the other victim Of the
bold footpads. Petit is an Englishman
by birth and started out Saturday
night to celebrate Christmas in the
good, old style.
About o'clock yesterday morning he
was In Flaherty's saloon, Fourth and
Stevenson streets. and was treating the
crowd at the bar. He changed a s.
@nld piece. and few minutes later
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27

three men took him out of the saloon
and led him along Stevenson street in
the direction of Third street When
half way along the block they knocked
him down and robbed him.
He notified Policemen Naylor and
FRAZIER, and about o'clock, with the
assistance of Policeman Cook, they ar
rested w. J. Clark as one of the rob-
bers. Clark was taken to the City
Prison and booked for robbery, and
Petit was booked for drunk" Yes
terday afternoon Tom Collins was ar
rested by Policeman H. O'Dea and was
also booked for robbery. The police are
hunting for the third robber, who is
said to be a well-known ex-convict
Petit is being detained at the prison
as witness. He does not know how
much money was taken from him, but
he remembers changing $40 gold piece
In saloon on Third street shortly be-
fore he went to Flaherty's.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
Boy and Girl Lovers Elope
From Stockton and
Are Arrested.
They and a Young Companion
Spend Their Christmas
In Jail.
Ono OF the Boys Released and tn,
Girl VIII Probably Be Sent
to Her Home To-Day.

Mildred Webster, pretty girl, Is
years Of age, spent her Christmas in
tears in the City Prison and her young
lover, John Gofield, who is only one
year her senior, gloomily bewailed his
fate In lonely cell in the tanks"
Mildred and Johnnie as she affec-
tionately calls him. eloped from Stock
ton, so Johnnie's father thought, FRI
day night by the steamer T. G. Walk
er. Gofield senior wired to the police
here and when the steamer arrived
Saturday morning a policeman arrest
ed Mildred and Johnnie and g. COM
panion. Emanuel Silver, the Oldest of
the trio, and took them to the City
Prison. Mildred was placed in charge
Of Matron Gilmore and Johnnie and
Silver were locked up in the tanks"
The authorities at Stockton were
notified by Chief Lees and Saturday
night he received a dispatch to re-
lease Gofield, as his father had ar
ranged with friends to take care Of
him and send him back home.
Mildred and Silver still languish In
the prison, but 1t is probable they will
be released to-day.
1Hc 6lIl Sdlu yesterday Lnat she
could not understand why she had
been arrested and denied that she and
her young lover had eloped.
For the past four years." she said.
"Johnnie's parents and mine have
been neighbors. and when his mother
was sick 1 used to do the cooking for
the family.
I'VE had arranged to go to San
Francisco to spend our Christmas
with Mrs. Bradshaw, who lives on
Harriet street, but 1 don't know the
number. Papa was at the boat FRI
day night to see me off on the steam
er and he saw Johnnie beside me. We
met Silver on the boat. His folks also
live in our neighborhood
ut is Johnnie's father that is caus-
Ing all the trouble, as he thought we
had run away to get married. We
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
HUGHES PLAYS
GREAT BALL
Sacranento's Pitcher Displays
Force at the Bat and Speed
on the Base Lines.
Lockhead OF tho Capital City Also
Puts Up Good Came at Short
Santa Cruz Defeated.

In the game Of baseball at Central
Park yesterday afternoon between
Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Hughes
Gilt Edges great pitcher, distinguished
himself; not in the box. but at the bat
and in the field. Three times at the
plate, Hughes made two base-hits,
both being two baggers. He Is credit
ed with four put-outs and two stolen
bases. Hughes played National League
ball, and If Handsome" Jennings, the
great shortstop of Baltimore and who
signed Hughes for Baltimore next year.
could have seen the Sacramentan cir
cling the bases and tanning the ball.
his face would have flushed with the
crimson tints OF holly berry. Hughes
played ball.
Steffani twisted the sphere for Santa
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27

, b, Second Infantry, and Sergeant John
r. Joseph of the same company have
| applied for ten years service medals.
Captain Nj. J. Burke of Troop c,
Lieutenant f. M. Vierra of the same
troop, Lieutenant S. w. Kav. TrooD
B, George e. Examiner, ensign. Naval
Militia Troop, and F. J. Murray of
Company d. Fifth Infantry. have
passed the examining boadrs.
Hugh Prindle of Company F, Sec
ond Infantry, has applied for an ex
empt certificate.
Captain and A. D. C. of the Third
Brigade.
ABSENT FROM DRILL.
The Adjutant General has directed
the attention of commanding officers
to section 2028 of the Political Code,
and says that its provisions are con-
stantly violated, as appears from the
monthly returns. That refers to the
absence from drills.
jerks is OUT.
The records of the general court
martial in the case of Captain Charles
A. jerks, Troop A, cavalry, were pre-
scented for final. action to the comman-
der-in-chief who, on the 18th inst,
over his signature issued an order in
which he says: THE proceedings,
findings and sentence of the court
tain Charles A. jerks, Troop A, Cav
airy, N. G. c., are hereby approved
and confirmed. Therefore, the SEN
tence that he be discharged from the
military service of the National Guard
of California will take effect December
%, 1897, from which date Captain
jerks will cease to be an officer of the
National Guard of California"
FIRST REGIMENT.
Since the close of November there
have been discharged out of the First
Regiment Of Infantry and the service
Of the State sixteen men, for the fol-
lowing reasons: Removal, 10; exempt,
3; term expired. disability and two .
third vote, EACH IN
Before the close of the year the regin
ment may shoot for decorations on ANN
day except Sunday. This will give
those men who wish to add another bar
to their string of feats of marksman-
ship an opportunity to do so. A num-
Der of the men tried their skill on
Christmas day, and their scores were
published in The Call of yesterday.
The folowing-named privateS have
been promoted corporals: J. Kramer,
Company L; r. c. Howe, Company G.;
d. NJ Richie, Company A, and J. w.
Simme, Company G.
Captain Frank w. Warren, First
Lieutenant George T. Ballinger and
Second Lieutenant Albert F. Ramm
have been detailed as the regimentaI
examining board from January l to
April l, 1898.
Private Frank T. Engle has been ap-
pointed musician of Company M
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didn't intend to do anything Of the
kind, but just came here to spend our
Christmas with Mrs. Bradshaw.
Il don't know why they should keep
me here, but If get out haven't any
money to take me home. My father
has been out of work for some time
and my mother is sick. so they haven't
any money either"
The police were at first impressed
with the belief that the two boys had
evil designs in bringing the girl here,
but now they are satisfied 1t was only
foolish escapade and arrangements
will be made to-day to send her home
by steamer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27

cara and shot the ball over the plate.
AT the CONCLUSION of the game he was
carried off the field on the shoulders of
an admiring throng.
Edgar c. Humphrey. the official
scorer, appeared In a new suit. and was
the cynosure of all eyes, especially
those belonging to the gentler sex.
Inc Following Is the score, barring
Hughes and Lockhead's work, of a per-
Iectiy featureless game played with a
dead ball:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
SHOT BY HIS BROTHER.
William Trade, 5000 Market Street,
Wounded in the Right Forearm.

William Trade, 2090 Market street
called at the Receiving Hospital yes
terday afternoon to have a gunshot
wound in his right forearm dressed.
He at first refused to give any in
formation as to who fired the shot, but
finally admitted that it was his bro
then. He said his brother had been
indulging too freely and when he went
home yesterday he was in an
ugly mood. Trade demonstrated with
him and he pulled out his revolver
and fired. He was Immediately sorry
for what he had done
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
Died Eom His Injuries.

Charles Lindell, the mate of the
schooner Alcazar, who was injured ct
Point Arena on the LIST of the present
month while the vessel was being loaded
with lumber, died at st. Luke's Hospital
on last Thursday. The Coroner's office
was notified and the body removed to
to ascertain II any blame rests with
those having charge Of the vessel at the
time the accident occurred.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
SUMMARY

Two base hits-Hughes. 2 First bass IN ~
aorsmSants Clara, 8; Santa Cruz. l. First base
on called oalls.Santi Clara, 8: Santa Cruz Z
Struck out.--By Stefani. /. Hit by pitchs-o
Arelanes. hughes and Graham. Double nIsvv
-Lockhead TO Fitzgerald: Williams 70 A.,
lanes to Fitzgerald. Time of game. 1:5O liz
phrey official scorer - mum
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27

RUNS BIZ INNINGS.
3 45GT
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
VOTE FOR THESE.
II you wish to secure a sensible,
effective working charter vote for
these candidates:

Z. Thomas v. Gator
IS. George E. Dow
II. Joseph ID. Grant
18. Wolcott n. Griswold
%. Theodore III. Hatch
IN. Reuben H. Lloyd
IS. William E. Lutz
%. John Mccarthy
80. George M. Perine
35. William NJ. pierson
SO. Joseph Rosenthal
SO. Albert w. Scott
~. George d. Squires
4S. Charles B. Stone
al. Patrick Swift
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
To Cure q Cold In One pau

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money IL IT fails to cure
Csc. The genuine has L. B. 9. on each tablet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
TO CUT DOWN THE TIME.
Object of the New Locomotives Dick
son COMPANY Is Building,

The Dickson Manufacturing COM
psny report considerable improvement
in their business. The Penn avenue
shops have been running full time, and
with a practically full complement of
men for a long time. The boiler shop
has been kept exceedingly busy. They
have been making special efforts to
build up their locomotive trade, and
with this end in view some extensive
Improvements are going on in this de-
partment. The foundations are now in
for one of the largest and best equip
ped boiler shops in the country.
Having recognized the fact that in
locomotive practice high steam pres
sure is being required they are put
ting in a 12-inch gap riveter, very
heavy power bending rolls, and boil
er shell drilling machinery. In the
machine shop of this department, they
are arranging TO place some very
heavy tools. Having already equipped
their forge in the best possible man
ner, they are now prepared to build
economically the very heaviest class
of locomotives.
The Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fo
| railway placed an order with them last
week tOr eight 10-wheel passenger en-
gines, having cylinders 19Rx2S with
6-72-inch driving wheels. These en-
gines arc designed for their trans
continental passenger service, on
| which they expect to reduce the time
| twelve hours between Chicago and
California. These locomotives should
prove a very good advertisement fol-
| Dickson engines, and lead to a larg,
| business
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
EVENING SESSION.

At the evening session the following
examining committee was named
Rev. John Jones, Rev. George JEFF
fries, Rev. r. Wilson, Rev. W. II.
Acornly, Rev. c. Prosser. The trus-
tees are. Rev. ID. Savage, Rev. L.
NJ. Bateman, Rev. j. Bath, Laymen l..
]. Hooper, A. Powell, James Fletcher,
Robert Dudley, l.. w. Blacker, l.. d.
Williams.
The redemption committee is com
posed of Revs. w. II. Acomly, Rev. IL.
j. Buckingham, Rev. T. NJ. Bateman,
Rev w, Fl. Holder Rev. w Bentley.
Ways and means committee, Rev.
George Lees, Rev. D. Savage, Rev. w.
II. Acornly, Rev. w. II. Holder and
Layman Aaron Powell.
Rev. John Provide, who is about to
leave the Pennsylvania and join the
Eastern conference, thanked his broth
er ministers for their kindness to him
during the eleven years he has been
associated with them. The following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, This conference now In session
have been so kindly entertained by the
friends of our church in this enterprising
city of Scranton.
Therefore we extend. to our esteemed
brother, Rev. Charles Prosser the pas
tor, and his excellent wife, our very best
thanks for their untiring and successful
efforts in providing so eScellently for the
comfort Of the members Of this confer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
FIRST OF THE FISCAL YEAR,
Mayor Bailey Signs Number of
Minor Resolutions.

Mayor Bailey, yesterday, returned to
City Clerk Lavclle, the following ap-
proved resolutions, the first to be made
operative this year: Permitting the
Dickson Manufacturing company to
construct "A private sewer on Cliff
street; directing the city engineer to
make plans for grading Monroe ave-
nue. from the end of the pave to the
city line; providing for laying side
walks on West Linden street: calling
for plans of a sewer in the Fifth dis
trict; directing the street commission
er to remove the obstruction at the
corner Of Ninth avenue and West Lin
den street, awarding to NJ. j. Roche
the contract for the construction of II
retaining wall on West Market street,
near the ontario and Western depot.
The Dickson company's sewer reso-
lutiCn was the first to receive the may
or's signature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
PERSON AL.

Ex-Judge W. II. Jessup is in New York
city.
Judge r. w. Archibald is holding court
In Pottsville this week.
Attorney John A. Murray, of New York
city, was a Scranton visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Thomas Williams, of Great Falls,
Mont, Is visiting her sister, Mrs Thomas
v. Lewis. OF the West Side.
Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Hara and Rev.
Michael LOTUS, of st. Peters cathedral,
left yesterday for Cape May, where they
will spend a few days at the cottage OF
Bishop O'Hara's brother.
Attorney c. C. Donovan, G. G. Boland
and f. f. Evans, of this city; l.. a. Phil
bin, Of Archibald, and Charles kase, of
Carbondale, returned Monday night from
Louisville, Ky, whore they attended the
annual supreme Conclave of Heptasophs.
The sSroudsburg Times says: "Dr. /. f.
Everhart, a leading physician of Scran-
ton, and a well-known ornithologist is
the guest of c. Howard Palmer. In COM
pany with c. Lewis Walters, DR.. c. NJ
Brownell and Mr.. Palmer he has gone
10 Pike county reservation trout fish
ing"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
SEVEN MORE BAD ONES,
That Number Of Illegal Voters We're
Uncarthed by The Duumore Elec.
tiOn Contest Yesterday.

Seven more Democratic votes that
unquestionably are illegal were un-
earthed yesterday in the DunmOre con-
test They are: Peter Barrett Second
district of Sixth ward, had not paid
taxes; Edward Mckinney, First dis
trict, First ward, had not paid taxes;
Robert Mckinney, First district, Sec
ond ward only nineteen years of age;
Patrick Lotus, First district, Third
ware had not paid taxes; Edward
Doughelty, Third district of Third
ward, had not paid taxes; John Lynch,
First district, Sixth ward, had not paid
taxes Michael, First district, Sixth
ward, not naturalized.
John G. McAskie and William Skip
per were called and swore that Hugh
Scullion, who voted at the last cleo
ton in Dunmore, was only in this
country about four years, and had not
taken out naturalization papers. Since
the last election he has fled from the
country, and is now supposed to be in
Scotland.
Patrick Collins, Second district of
Third ward; Anthony Healey, First
district of Third ward; John Brown,
First district, Second ward; Patrick
McHale, Fifth ward, and John Nc
Andrew, First district, of Second ward,
who were examined at former meet
ings of the commission, were recalled
for the purpose of giving further tes-
timony with reference to their natur-
alizatlon papers.
Others examined yesterday were:
Charles Grimes, William Gilligan, Tad
deus Mcconnell, John Fallon, sr., John
Taylor, Frank Jordan, Martin Flan-
nelly, Martin Golden, John Murray,
James Fallon. Anthony Gallagher, Ar
thur Kelley, Daniel Haggerty, William
Tigue, Michael O'Hara, Thomas
Goughan, Michael Ruane, Patrick Nc
Donnell, John McHugh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES WORK.
Particulars of Cases Recently Inves-
tigated by the Agent.

The meeting Of the Associated Char
ities that was to have been held last
night has been postponed to date to
be announced later. The particulars
Of the work of the board through its
agent, Mrs. w. b. Duggan, since the
last meeting, is as follows:
Cases investigated, AZ, worthy and
assisted by various charities, 80; not
in need. IA; transportation by various
charities, g. lodging and meals, 4;
employment found for17; to Lackawan-
ma hospital, 5; to Home for the Friend
less, 4; to st. Joseph's Founding home,
2; to st. Patrick's Orphan asylum, 4;
to House of Good Shepherd. A. to the
Episcopal hostel, 1; children given to
friends, 4; to Hillside home, 2; medical
attendance, 3; referred to chief of po-
lice, q referred to district attorney, 2;
belonged outside of this district 7;
children indentured to institutions, 12
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
DUNN'S FIRE SALE.
Will Draw Big Crowds Today and
Tomorrow.

No better stock of gents furnish
ings ever entered this valley than the
stock recently damaged by fire, owned
by Dunn, the Halter, his store was
the envy and model of competition.
There are great quantities of shirts,
neckwear, hosiery, underwear, hats
and caps that ere as good as the day
they left the factory. They will be
sold without regard to their value Mr..
Dunn is determined to sell every dol
lars worth of goods in the store, no
matter how little the price. On ac-
count Of the immense crowd expected
the sale will take place in the large
dining room of the Wyoming house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

store room yesterday morning found
articles strewn over the floor Upon
further investigation he found that
the burglars gained admittance to the
place by breaking n window.
The articles stolen were some gents
furnishing goods consigned to stephen
Chappell. The amount of plunder taxi
en- will in all probability reach 500.
It is supposed that they took a north
erly direction as a hat was found on
the trcstling north of the station. The
company's detectives are working on
the case. This station was broken in
to once before.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

ence. Likewise we express herewith our
very best thanks to the kind friends who
have so royalty entertained us at their
hospitable homes during this, our annual
session.
We also desire to thank tho choir for
their efficient and helpful services in con-
Quoting the singing I'm our public services.
We furthermore pray the divine blessing
to rest upon the pastor and people of the
Scranton church, for which we shall bear
away with us the warmest affection for
lh.nL
4 resolution OF thanks to the press
Of the city for their liberal space in re-
porting the transactions was also
adopted and the conference adjourned
to meet at Pittsburg, Pa, in May, 1898.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
summer Excursion Printing.

There are various reasons why people
getting up excursions should have their
printing done at newspaper offices. And
just as many why it should be done at
THE TRIBUNE office-Our prices are
low, our resources are unlimited, our
ingenuity is fertile, Our work Is well
done-and quickly toO-And last but
not least we will treat you courteously.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12

Here is one of thousand such testi-
monies: The Rev. A. ID. Buckley, of
Buffalo, says: Il wish all to know
what blessing DIR. Agnews Catarrhal
Powder is i'm case of catarrh. l was
troubled with this disease for years,
but the first time l used this remedy 1t
gave most delightful relief I now re-
gard myself entirely cured after using
1t for two months" Sold by Matthews
Bros. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
TOMORROW EVENINGS CONCERT.
The Great Fhapgcon Davies viii De
Heard nj IL.

Tomorrow evening the symphony or
chestra will give its last concert of
this season at the rockingham. The
great Ffrangcon Davies viii be the So
lolst of the evening, and judging from
yesterday mornings sale of seats, the
house will be crowded.
The orchestra will consist of fifty
five performers and will render on it's
programme Beethoven's famous eighth
symphony, Stradela's overture and the
grand Suite, by Grieg, Siguard and
Torsolfar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-12
COMMON COUNCIL
DID NOT CONCUR
Appropriation Ordinance Goes 10 Con.
ference Committee.
ANOTHER DELAY is THEREBY CAUSED

Instead of Rectifying the Difficulty.
Which Was in Its Power, Common
Council Necessitatcs Another De-
Iay--Partisanship to the Fore--An
Hour Spent in Explaining Who Was
to Blame--Nothing Definite rs to
when the Measure viii Become
Onprativp.