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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
TARGET PRACTICE OF A FLEET
Admiral Bunce's Ships Fire Their BIG
Guns and Charleston Is Shaken
BY the Conclusion.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 15.-The
feature of the day in the blockading of
the port OF Charleston by Admiral Bunce's
feet consisted of some heavy gun practice
Dy the entire squadron.
Shortly after / o'clock the ships moved
into their blockading positions, and, put
ting out floating targets at distances rang
ing from 400 to 1000 yards, began to get
their main batteries into action. The
line of action was the same as that which
the feet has observed during other block
ade work. the Massachusetts to the north
and the Maine, Amphitrite, Indiana and
Colum bia running away to the southward
a distance of 5000 yards apart.
The targets used were the ordinary
floating triangles of seven feet to the side.
The practice began at lis in the after
noon and continued without interruption
unit! $3.50 NJ. The main batteries of the
ships are Massachusetts, four 13inch,
eight 8-inch and folr 6-inch guns; the
Maine four 10-inch and six 8-inch guns;
the Amphitrite four S-inch and four
5-inch rapid-fire guns; the New York six
8-inch and twelve 4-inch rapid-fire guns
the Indiana four 13-inch, eight S-inch and
four 6inch guns, and the Columbia one
S.inch, two 6-inch and eight 4-inch rapid
fire guns.
The guns on the individual ships were
in action one at time and while the ships
were anchored. Once the Massachusetts,
fired her 13-inch gun at intervals of two
minutes and at one time the battle-ship
Maine got under way and fred several
shots at her target.
The guns were loaded with service cart
ridges, and shells were the main proiec-
tiles used. The booming of the guns
reverberated for several. miles along the
coast, and in the city the ccncussion could
not only be heard but felt distinctly.
The shooting was nearly ali line shoot
ing and while the range of the targets
was not got with accuracy the practice
was apparently successful. Many of the
proiectiles struck short of the target and
plunged into the ocean.
The Vesuvius left the harbor this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock and rejoined the fleet.
Later in the day she returned TO port
again ana remained for few hours, The
Marblehead sailed for Mayport, on the
Florida coast, shortly before o'clock this
afternoon.
The Terror, Puritan and other ships.
possibly, are expected to Join the fleet
to- mig bit or tomorrow. Tuesday morning
the Maine will go to Port Royal to be
coaled.
The feet remained quietly anchored
tonight in the position it occupied during
the gun practice. No maneuvers of apy
kind were attempted. 1t was night off
after the lively work of the men in the
turrets.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
IMPORTANT LEeIsLAzIox.
Changes Recommended in Reference "a
the Normal Schools.

Changes Recommended in Reference to
the NOrndl Schools.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 15.-After
having once decided TO grant the State
University for but six years the additional
1-cent tax it asked for as continual ap-
preparation the Finance Committee OF
the Senate to-day reconsidered its action
and will report bill making the increase
perpetual.
Appropriations for the Railroad Com
missions legal expense in the suit brought
against it by the Southern Pacific Com
pany were also under cons liberation. That
for $25, 900 to nav Judge Hayne, w. w.
Foote and ]. c. DAILY for services performed
in that connection was not acted upon, as
it was argueI by some of the members
that it might not be proper nor judicious
TO appropriate money for services only
partly performed. 1t was agreed, how
ever to report fAvorably the bill appro-
priating $4,000 for expert and legal SER
vices to oe employed in further proceed
ings in the same case.
At the meeting of the Senate Committee
on Education the bill providing for unity
ing the method of management OF the
normal schools of the State was amended,
and it was agreed to recommend its pas.
sage. AS approved it provides that the
principals of the normal schools shall be
hereafter Known as presidents and shall
be mbers of the local normal school
board of trustees, and it, gives the presi-
dent of each school the right to appoint
the teachers, subject to the confirmation
Of the trustees. Heretofore the appoint
ing power lay with the trustees. 1t also
provides that the four local mem bers OF
each board shall be appointed by the Gov
ernor with the consent of the Senate, and
that their terms shall be so'hxed hereafter
that the term of one member shall expire
each year. Heretofore the terms have been
coterminus and the Governor had the sole
power of appointment
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
KILLED NEAR BAKERSFIELD.
Albert Cooper of Kern AccidentaIy Shot
While Hunting VIII Two
CcmDnDj0DS

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Feb. 15.-Albert
Cooper, an 1S-year-old son of Engineer
George Cooper of Kern, was accidentally
shot and killed yesterday afternoon fif-
teen miles out on the Asphalto spur OF
the Southern Pacific.
Cooper and two companions had gone
thither in the morning on handcar to
spend the day in shooting small game.
,On their way back they stopped to get
some water. Cooper and one of his COM
panions returned first to the conveyance
and took their. seats. AS the second one
came up he attempted to place a dog on
the car. The animal stepped on the guns
that were lying on the bottom of the car,
causing one to explode. The contents
took effect in the great artery of the
right side of Cooper's abdomen, causing
death within fifteen minutes.
Young Cooper was an employe of the
Southern Pacific. and, in consequence, q
special train was sent out to bring his body
into town. His father is one of the old
time Southern Pacific engineers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16

North's bill providing an extra stenog-
rapher for the Supreme Court and fixing
the salary. Seawell's amendment is to
cut the salary from $2500 to $500.
Boyce and Dickinson spoke against the
amendment 1t was supported by braun
hart, Doty and SeawalL While the mat
ter was being discussed the time Tor con-
sidering the Assem- bly, file expired, and
the matter went over as unfinished busl-
ness.
Flint moved to reconsider the emily
bill passed Saturday conferling the power
upon cities to issue street-lmproyement
bonds. The engrossing clerk OF the As
sembly had omitted a section OF the DILL.
The bill was finally amended by inserting
the omitted section. This leaves the bill
as originally passed by the Assembly, but
created with an amendment on the min
utes.
In the Assembly this morning the Com
mitiee on State Prisons reported favorabIy
the bill 10 regulate the operation of the
rock-crushing plant at Folsom.
The greater part of the morning session
was devoted 10 a discussion of a resolution
10 appoint A. w. Branch desk clerk. 1t
was developed, during the debate, that
Branch had been doing considerable cleri-
cal work for the House, and the question
arose as TO why this was necessary, with
158 attaches on the payroll.
The resolution was finally defeated,
as also was resolution to appoint John
Milkins porter.
The special committee to investigate
furniture. reported that the furniture
storeroom of the Capitol was menace TO
the building, and recommended that the
furniture there collected be removed, and
that at the close of the session all furni-
ture be given into the custody of the Sec
retary Of State.
The bill 10 continue the Supreme Court
commission for TWO years was finally
tee of the whole TO consider Guys bill ap-
propriating $4,000 for the contingent
fund of the House, and, rising, recon-
mended that IL pass.
At the afternoons s session the Assem- bly,
finally passed the Senate bill authorizing
agricultural societies, under the control OF
the State, to sell property.
Senate bills reappropriating $125,000 for
the erection of the Affiliated Colleges
buildings; authorizing the employment OF
a specialist in sociological education, and
defining duties. were read a second time.
The House then went into committee OF
the whole, for the consideration of With
ington's Senate bill creating a commission
for the promotion of uniform legislation
throughout the United States. Unfavora-
bly, rerorted.
Cross introd uced a resolution requiring
rollcall of the attaches OF the House, i'm
mediately after the House is called to Or
der tomorrow, and providing for the dis
charge OF all employees absen: without
reasonable excuse or permission. The bill
went to the calendar.
House bill distributing estates OF less
than $500 to the widow, which was
amended and passed by the Senate, was
concurred in oy the House. Adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
FOR CHEAPER CARFARES.
BraunharPs Amended BIZ Comes Up
ia the Senate.

ia the Senate.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 15.-Braun-
hart's bill to reduce Carfares in San Fran
cisco came up for third reading this morn
ing, but the anticipated battle over 1t on the
floor of the Senate was deferred by reason
of the amend ment offered by the author
of it providing that fares shall be eight for
% cents instead o. m cents each, as
originally intended.
When the amendment was being voted
on several members known to be opposed
to the measure as whole voted in favor
of the change.
Senator Mahoney asked PERMISSION to
explain his VOTE and being granted the
privilege stated that while the bill was be-
fore the Committee on Corporations one
of the Senators on that committee sug-
gested the change now proposed by Braun
hart, but the latter would not accept it,
For this reason" he concluded, II vote
no.
Senator Wolfe announced that while he
would vote against the bill on final
passage he voted in favor of the amend
ment. The amend ment was adopted by a
vote of 25 to 8. The bill was ordered back
to the printer and will be on the file tor
hnai reading to morrow, when its fate will
probably be decided in the Senate.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
COYOTE BOUNTY CL4JMs.
An Inrestf0dtfon of the Scalp Scandal
to Take Hid- scoDe

to Take n Hid scope.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. l5.-George
A. McCalvy, formerly bookkeeper in the
office OF Secretary of State Brown, was
subpenaed to-day by the Finance Com
mittee of the Senate to appear before it at
noon tomorrow. The Investigation of
the alleged fraudulent coyote bounty
claims will then begin. The examination
will be held behind closed doors. and
upon what may be learned from McCalyv
will 20 some extent depend the future
action of the committee. 1t is also on the
cards to subpoena the State Board of Ex-
aminers, including the Governor.
There are some 900 individual claimants
for coyote bounties, though many have
sold their certificates to spectators. and
to make anything like thorough invesfi-
CATION of the entire subject matter would
involve more time than is at the disposi-
ton of the committee. 1t is hopsd to Sc.
cure sufficient information, however. from
McCalvy and the members of the Board of
Examiners to permit the committee TO
make intelligent and just report on the
bill before them, which appropriates
$2S7, ,000 for the payment OF coyote scalp
claims.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
DRAMATIc DoUB1E SUICIDE.
Young Couple Drfocn TO Their Death by
the Vtfe's Family

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. l5.-A
double suicide came to light in Hawkins
County, Tenn. to-day by the finding OF
the bodies of Miller Ripley, aged 25, and
his young wife. The couple had been
missing since Saturday night, when it ap-
pears that they burned the residence of
Henry Sutherland, brother of Mrs. Rip
ley. From her brothers home they went
to the Holston River and drowned them
selves. A note found in Ripley's coat
pocket requested that the bodies be buried
in the same coffin. The request will be
com mplied with. The cause of their act is
supposed 10 nave been ill-feeling between
Ripley and the Sutherland family Rip
ley was highly connected. They had
only been married few days. Two walls
of laudanum were found near them, and
thew had cut the bell-rope from rho
church for the purpose of tying them
selves together.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY.
1n the Former 1T Is Decided TO Make q
Junket.

- - ~ ISCtucU 10 mOhc a
Junket.
SACRAMENTO CAL, Feb. Is. The
Senate this morning reconsidered the res
oiution for junket to San Luis Obispo to
look over the site for the Normal School
and the resolution was passed.
Braunhart's "a cent carfare bill came
up for third reading.
Morehouse declared that the bill was
unconstitutional. and wanted it referred
TO the Judiciary Committee.
Braunhart offered an amendment max.
ing the fare cents, which was carried,
and the bill was ordered re-engrossed.
Within gton's bill reducing notaries fees,
after some debate, was passed.
Mahoney's bill, relating to pawnbrokers,
was passed, Wolfe, however, giving notice
of reconsideration.
The Senate this afternoon passed AS
sembly bills as amended increasing the
protection of stockholders in mining cor
porations; limiting the term of the Com
missioner of Public Works, causing IL to
expire March l, 1899; authorizing cities to
take census; providing for the disincor-
poration of municipal corporations.
Seawall introduced an amendment TO
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16

present, thirty-one in all. The Mitchell
ties were not ready for their big push
to-day, but great preparations are being
made Tor tomorrow. Other reports say
that the stayouts will come in and make
permanent organization and go on with
legislation. If nothing is done tomorrow
nothing is likely TO be done this year.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
To lease School property.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 15 - AS
sembIyman Pohlman introduced bill To-
day which will enable the San Francisco
Board of Education to lease the Lincoln
School property, on the corner of Market
and Fifth streets, or any other school
property on more advantageous terms
than would be possible under the existing
law. The bill extends the time from
twenty to fifty years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
British Tars to Land at San Dteoo.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. 15-In accord
ance with Information received from Lieu
tenant Commander Ingersoll, q. S. N,
and other officers, Mayor Carlson this at-
ternoon telegraphed to Secretary of the
Navy Herbert, asking for special per-
mission to allow the crew of the British
gunboat Comus to march as an armed
force in the big military and naval parade
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
The Deadtocs at Salem.

SALEM, Or, Feb. 15.-The presiding
officer, after calling the House to order
to-day, stated that he had three letters
from mem bers who were sick and unable
to attend. There were only eight Sena-
tors ana twenty-three House members
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
Err River Baby Burned to Death.

EUREKA, CAL, Feb. 15-Lulu Chris
tie, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Christie, was burned to
death Saturday at the home of her parents
at Elk River. The little girl was playing
alone, when her mother heard screams.
She ran to the child and found its cloth
ing in flames. She tore the clothes from
the little ones body. but relief came too
late, and the child died few hours later.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
Homnn's Suffrage Favored.

SACRAMENTO, CAL. Feb 13-The
Assembly committee on judiciary tonight
decided to re port favorably on TIE woman
suffrage amendment and the Torrens land
transfer bill.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
STOCKTON EoRE,LosURE SUIT.
Holders of a MortDa1e Seeking to Re-
cOrer S,35O,OOO

corer S35O,OOO
STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. 15.-One OF the
biggest suits ever brought in the San
Joaquin courts was filed to-day by Gunni-
son, Booth & Bartnett, San Francisco at
torneys for the California Safe Deposit
aud Trust Company of that city, as
trustees for the bondnolders of the Stanis-
laus and San Joaquin Canal and Irrigation
Company. The suit was brought 20 fore
close mortgage of $3.50, 900 on the property
OF the canal company. Only S1O0, 900 OF
the bonds were issued, and interest
on these has not yet been paid, hence the
sI1it
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16

during the water carnival here on the
22d. This is the first time in several years
that such permission has been requested.
but the officers and men are very anxious
to march.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
ostramder's Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 15.-The
senate to-day confirmed the nomination
OF John Y. Ostrander to be Com missioner
in and for the District of Alaska, to reside
at Juneau,
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16

WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. 15.-
Senator George of Mississippi, who mas
been i'll at the Garfield Hospital here for
some weeks, has recovered sufficiently to
be removed to his Southern home at
Winona, Miss.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16
ERFE Any of Following
u NLL Articles:


3 Plates, Decorated.
White Cups and Saucers.
Plate Set, Decorated.
I Oyster Bowl, Decorated.
I Ice Cream Set.
1 Pitcher, Majolica.
I Berry Dish.
I Butter Dish.
1 Oat Meal Set.
Cake Plate, Fancy.
I Cream Pitcher, Fancy.
I Bohemian Flower Holder.
I China Preserve Dish.
I Fancy Cup and Saucer.
3 Wine Glasses.
I Spoon Holder.
I Yellow Mixing Bowl.
2 Fancy Mugs.
I Colored Vase.
3 Table Knives.
I Yellow Baking Dish.
1 Sugar Bowl.
3 Table Tumblers.
I Rose Bowl.
1 Preserve Bowl.
3 Egg Cups.
3 Table Forks.
2 Water Goblets.
3 Sauce Dishes.
Tea Cup, Decorated.
I Coffee Cup, Decorated.
I Pudding Pan.
I Covered Saucepan.
1 Frying Pan.
I Flour Sitter.
1 Roast Pan.
1 Dairy Pan.
I Bread Pan.
I Cuspidor.
I Wash Basin, Large.
Coffee Pot.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-16

I Majolica Cuspidor.
Napkin Rings.
1 Rose Bowl, Fancy.
q Table Goblets.
Cake Stand, on Foot.
I Butter Dish, Large.
I Fruit Bowl, on Foot.
I Candy or Nut Dish.
6 Table Tumblers.
Celery Stand.
I Pair Bouquet Holders, Fancy.
I Bohemian Fern Vase.
2 Fruit Plates, Fancy.
6 Egg Cups, Fancy.
I Cake Plate, Fancy.
1 Sugar and Cream Set, Fancy.
1 Fancy Shaving Mug.
I Milk Pitcher, Decorated.
8 Cups and Saucers, Decorated.
I Child'S Cake Set.
I Platter, Decorated.
I Salad Bowl, Footed.
I Water Pitcher.
I Fancy Cup, Saucer and Plate.
I Rebecca Tea Pot.
I Oat Meal Set, Fancy.
3 Breakfast Plates.
I Vegetable Dish, Decorated.
I Tankard Pitcher.
1 Salad Dish, Decorated.
I Sugar Bowl.
e Dessert Dishes.
1 Berry Set.
I Sugar Sitter.
1 Pudding Set, 2 Pieces.
1 Fancy Cup and Saucer.
Salad Bowl, Square.
6 Table Knives.
6 Table Forks.
I,Chamber Pail.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
The Sumboro of Visitors to the sun

The Number of Visitors to the sun
sidney Southland is Increasing.
Owing to the warm. but still bracing
atmosphere of the Southern States the
tourists and pleasure seekers of the
North are fast learning that the de-
lightful winter resorts on the Gulf
Coast in Mississippi, Alabama and
Florida. are the only places to spend
the cold and bleak winter months.
In order TO afford everybody an
opportunity to visit these, the Mobile
& Ohio Railroad, which is the favor
tie North and South short line, has
placed on sale at all points north of
the Ohio River. tickets at low rates
for its patrons, to all ''winter tour
ist'' points in the South.
Tickets will be on sale daily until
April 30th, 1897, and will be limited
to June LIST, 1897, and passengers will
be allowed to stop over at points
south Of the Ohio River.
Any information desired regarding
rates, tickets, timetables and general
information will be furnished on ap-
plication to any railroad ticket agent,
or to w. B. Rowland, General Agent,
215 N. Fourth St., st. Louis, Mo-;
F. L. Harris, Passenger Agent, No.
10 Sixth ST., Cairo, III.
JNo. G. MANN,
Gen. Manager.
E. E. POsEY,
Gen. Pass'r Agent,
Mobile. Ala.
|noy24 n2I72 6mos,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
Two Lives saved.

Mrs. Phoebe, Thomas, Of Junction
City. Ill. was told by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles DR..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says ii saved her
life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers. l39 Florida
St. San Francisco. suffered from a
dreadful cold. approaching Consump-
ton, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results. of which
these are samples. that prove the Won
derful efficacy of this medicine in
Coughs and Colds. Free trialibottles
at Humans drug store. Regular
size SOC. and S1.00.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
stockholders Meeting.

A meeting of the Stockholders of the
St. Louis, kennett Il Southern Rail
road Company is hereby called to be
held at the office of the Company in
Cape G~irardeau on Saturday, March
18th, 1857. for the purpose of submit
ting to said Stockholders whether or
not contract for lease of the Kennel,
& Osceola Railroad to this Company
shall be ratified. Also for the pur'
pose OF considering. approving and
ratifying amortgage for the guarantee
of eighty 1907 bonds of one thousand
(1.000) dollarseach of thesaid kennett
& Osceola Railroad. and for such
further business as mayprOperly como
before said meeting.
Z. +. BLOMEYER, LOUIS HOUCK.
Secretary. President.
j~anlln2209
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
\ Card.

Having announced as a candidate
for School Commissioner of Cape
county, l desire to say to the voters,
that it is impossible for ME to see all
personally, as my school is in session;
so / take this opportunity Of asking
your assistance in thecoming election,
Very respectfully,
HAISTON Poe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
NOIice.

CAPE GTRARDEAU, Mo-, January 8,
lS97.-A meeting of the stockholders
of the Kenneth u Osceola Railroad
Company will be held At the office of
the company. in Cape Girardeau. on
Saturday. March 18th, 1897, at }
o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF
authorizing the executions of a lease Of
tie road of this company to the St.
Louis, Kennett & Southern Railroad
Company and for the purposeof auth
orizing the issuance of eighty thOus-
and 1850. 00Ol dollars bonds of this
road. and the execution ola mortgage
upon the property of the company to
secure said bonds, and such further
business as may properly come before
said meeting.
E. +. BLoMEYER, President.
RoLLIN B. ANDREWS, Secretary.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
Henry Pott.

The old veteran saddler and harness
maker has ,opened.a harness shop in
his old stand side of the Planters
Mill where he will offer for sale a job
lot of saddles, harness, brides, col
lars, buggies, ETC., at very low prices
for cash. Will also do repairing Elm
his line as usual. Give him a call.
He also kindly requests all that know
themselves indebted to him in the
old book to come and settle their ac-
counts by cash or note. Mr.. Pott has
been very easy on all those that are
|indepted to him and the foregoing
| request is not out of reason.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the St. Louis, Kennett * Southern
Railroad Company. will beheld at.the
Office OF the company, corner Spanish
and Independence streets, Cape Cir
ardeau, Missouri, on Saturday,
March 18th, 1897, at ten o'clock a. m.
of said day for the election of Direc-
tors of said Company for the ensuing
year and to transact such other bus
mess as may properly come before
said meeting.
LOUIS HOUCK, Pres.
March md, 1897.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
This Is Worth Reading.

For the purpose of advertising our
College we will give a thorough course
of instruction in Bookkeeping and
modern business methods by mail free
of charge to a limited number OF
persons. This course will be com.
pleted in forty lessons. Glass will
be organized in a few days. Full
particulars free upon application
Address: The American Business
College. Omaha. Nebraska.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-03-13
R~a.esion. of Bachelor.
braias

SSlDs women wear corsets on their
.braias.
No,woman can be sick very long
without getting religious.
Every woman has an idea that her
husband wasn't anywhere ear 50
steady when she married him.
The average man thinks he is in
love with a certain woman the minute
he is sure he isn't in love with any
other one
When a girl giggles at most every
thing you say it is a sign some one
once told her she lad a keen sense o.
humor.-New York Press.