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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
DAUGHTERS WILL RESIST.
William Holcomb's Children Will OPP
pose the Claims of Sophia Nc
Farland for Services

OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 4.-The two
daughters of the late William Holcomb b
intend TO resist to the bitter end the
alleged claim of Sophia Mcfarland Tor
nursing their lather from November, 1870
to Novem ber 1895.
Miss Lydia Holcomb says that there is
not particle OF foundation for the claim.
"When our mother died we were quite
young, and so long as we can remember
Sophia has been our housekeeper. OF
course, she was a good deal like a mother
to US, but we always looked upon her
after we grew up as our housekeeper, and
l think we shall have no difficulty in
proving that she received her salary every
month. Her complaint, l believe, asks for
$500 due for nursing. boarding, lodging,
counseling, advising and taking care of
my father for twenty-five years. 1t is all
nonsense. Sophia did make an excellent
housekeeper, and father put a great deal
of confidence in her, but If she has done
ali this, is it not just exactly what she was
kept in our house for?"
One of the most intimate friends of the
family stated last night that the matter is
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
rs GOING EAST.

Robert N. Lynch Will Study for the
Ministry in Louis Vile, Ky.
This evening farewell reception will
be given to Robert n. Lynch al his home,
1882 Mission street, the occasion being to
speed him on his way eastward to Louis
VILE, where ne is going to attend the
Southern Baptist theological Seminary.
Mr.. Lynch has been for nearly three
years the secretary of the Rev. ]. George
Gibson, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist
Church, and has been his recognized as
sistant in that pulpit. During his associ-
alton with Mr.. Gibson Mr.. Lynch has
been studying for the ministry, and now
he wishes TO take a three years college
course. If possible, when he has gradu-
ated from the Louisville college he will
enter the Edin purgh University.
The reception will be under the auspices
OF the Ladies' Aid Society. the Kings
Daughters, the Christian Endeavor So
ciety and the Junior Christian Endeav-
Orers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
FROM WORK TO DEATH.

Walter Harris Falls From a steamer's
Deck and Is Drowned.
Walter Harris, shipbuilder's appren-
tice, IA years of age, son of A. Harris, who
resides at 2913 Twenty-thir street, fell
into the bay from the deck of the steam
ship HELEN, now under course of con-
struction at the Union Iron Works,
Wednesday morning. and was drowned.
The boy disappeared at 8 o'clock, but the
foreman thinking that he had gone home
paid little attention to the fact.
Late in the evening the boys parents
became anxious over the lads failure to
return home, and went to the iron works
to make inquiries.
A search of the premises was made, and
the boys coat and lunchcan were found.
This led up to the belief that the boy had
been drowned.
Yesterday the bottom of the bay in the
vicinity of the HELEN was dragged and
the body was brought to the surface at
p. NJ. The Coroner's Office was notified
and Deputy Coroner Tyrrell removed the
body to the Morgue.
Just how the accident that resulted in
the lads death occurred is unknown. It
is surmised, however, that he was walk
ing along the forward deck, tripped, fell
overheard and was drowned.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
OAKLAND BEFORE INDIA.
Mayor Davie Will Not Comply With
Mayor Phelan's Request.

Mayor Davie Will Not Comply With
Mayor Phelan's Request.
OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. 4-Mayor Davie
decided to-day not to comply with the
request OF Mayor Phelan to help send
assistance of food and money to the
sufferers in India. Instead, he is devoting
his efforts to aileviating the suffering and
want in this city. Said he to-day:
do not propose to ask the people of Oakland
to send money away from home when there
is distress on every hand at home. We cannot
afford 10 send away dollar.
have made arrangements with local real
estate men TO secure several tracts of land at
very reasonable rates, which will be titled as
soon as the present stormy weather has SUBJ
sided, and l think by March l we can have
number of acres of land in frst-class condition
have had many offers of assistance in my
scheme from many citizens of Oakland, and
know that more offers Will come. The assist
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
k BRIDE SEEKS DEATH
Only Three Months Ago
She Was Married at
Los Gatos.
Without Warning She Drank
the Contents of a Vial
of Acid.
A though Medical Aid Was Prompi,
1t Is Not Unlikely That She
May Die.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 4.-Mrs. Fred
erick Kleupfer, a bride of only three
months, took an ounce and half of car
bolic acid this morning. Her excruciat-
ing cries attracted the attention of ber
sister-in-Iaw, Mrs. William Tulley, who
was in an adjoining room, and she was
also heard by several pedestrians on the
streets. DR.. Sanders was at once sum-
moned and applied the proper antidotes.
This morning Mrs. Tulley and Mrs.
Kleupfer took walk upon Park street for
the latter's benefit. At Riley's drugstore
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
HALF A THOUSAND
CASES REPORTED
Interesting Features in the
Annual Report of the
Children's Society.
Alameda County Must Be More
Generous If the Work Is
to Continue.
Most of the Funds Used Are Supplied
by the Parent Society Ac- oss
the Bay.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, l
9OS BrOsdMeY Feb 4

wv DAOo0 '" @yi iCD. II
The annual report of the Alameda
County branch of the California Society of
Prevention of Cruelty to Children was
filed with the parent Office to-day. Al
though it appears to be mass of details
and figures there are several very impor-
tant features connected with it.
In the first place, it is surprising to find
that the county of Alamed contributes
less than two-ifths of the amount ex-
pended. the balance coming from the head
office. This, it is thought, is state Of
affairs that ought not to exist, and will no
doubt be news to those who support the
society in this county.
1t was partly this dependence on San
Francisco that caused a little rupture
some time ago between Charles P. Welch
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

ance will be used in buying seed for the land
The expenses not raised by donations of lib
eral citizens will come out of the urgent ne
cessity fund.
This is simply the beginning. Next year.
deal more. More land can be put in, grea Ter
number OF people can be employed more
products can be raised and the profits viii be
greater.
The idea is to enable those interested to ele-
vste our own people and put them on plan
above want. There are between sixty and
seventy prisoners in jail, and their labor could
be used 10 great advantage. One acre of land
can support some family, and in some in
stances half an acre would suffice.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05

journey to the battle ground in royal
style.
A bowling tournament will commence
on the evening of March 21.
The club has mad special arrangements
with +. Waverly Shipman of Toronto,
Canada, by which the famous Misse s
Webbing of London, England, will ap-
pear at the club in their specialties.
The gymnasium of the club will be ar
ranged in such manner as to accomm O..
date a large gathering of people on the
evening of March 2, when the Misses
Weddings will perform.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05

easily explained. During the lifetime of
Mr.. Holcomb, Sophia Mcfarland was
really the ruling spirit of the house, but
after his death the two daughters, who
are the executrices, concluded that they
were able to manage affairs themselves, so
they discharged Sophia, took other apart
ments and rented their house The old
servant, feeling herself aggrieved, and not
being remem bered in the will, then
brought suit.
Mr.. Holcomb was president of the San
Francisco Produce Exchange and one of
the most generous men in Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
OLYMPIC ENTERTAINMENT
How Members Will Be Amused During
the Months OF February and
March.

The Olympic Club directors met last
evening and decided upon giving the fol-
lowing programme of entertainments for
the pleasure of its members: On the even
ing of the 18th inst, which will be ladies'
night, grand series of athletic feats will
follow buriesque by club members on
1.-THE Mikado." On the 26th the cham
pionship handball tournament Will COM
mence.
1t was intended to hold series OF box
ing contests on the evening of March IL,
but as many OF the mem bers of the club
propose to witness the Corbett and Fitz-
simmons fight on that day the Olympic
contests will doubtless be postponed to
some future date.
George Newhall, the clubs president, is
now figuring upon engaging a special
Pullman car, in which club members will
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
EPIDEMIC OF MEASLES.
Twenty Cases at the Ins nstitution for the
Dumb and Blind.

Twenty Cases at the Ins stitution for the
Dumb and Blind.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 4.-Measles is
epidemic at the State Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb and Blind. There are now
about twenty cases at the institution. and
if the disease spreads it may be necessary
to close the school. One of the halls has
been set apart as temporary hospital.
and extra nurses have been secured to
care for the sick. A bill is now before the
State Legislature to provide for hospital
building.
Farmers Institutes.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. f.. The
farmers in attendance at the institute Just
held at Gait passed resolutions, addressed
to the regents of the university, declaring
that the farmers institutes are OF great
benefit TO the agriculturists OF the State.
and asking that such institutes be made a
Music Contest.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. Am inter-
collegiate music contest is the latest thing
in university circles. The Glee, Mandolin
and Banjo clubs of Stanford have sug-
arranged with them and the three similar
organizations at Berkeley. The musicians
of he State University have expressed ap-
proval of the plan, and such an event will
probably be arranged in the near future.
Excursion of Students.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 4-Efforts are
being made to arrange for an excursion of
students to Stanford on February IL to
hear the Carnot debate. 1t is expected
that the railroad will reduce its rates if a
large enough party IS made up.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05

in Oakland means the same thing. APP
parently the City Republican Committee
Is rather in favor of Mr.. Pelouze's aspira-
ton, for last night they declined to fill
the vacancy on their municipal ticket
from the First Ward, although in receipt
of the resignation of the regular candi-
date, Charles Henderson. Under the cir
cumstances it would not be surprising if
Mr.. Pelouze should be elected, although
he cannot at this time expect much sup
port from the County Assessor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
-SWEARS BY HIS
( UNCLE'S BLOOD
Assessor Dalton and Mr..
Pelouze Do Not Extend
the Glad Hand.
The Ex-Supervisor Believes He
Was Deserted in His
Hour of Need.
Dalton Brings Proof That His Journey
Last October Saved a
Life.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL
QnG Rrnad uaN Enh 4

The color of mans blood, which has
been determined by scientific research,
is playing an important part just now in
one of the prettiest though most bitter
fights that has taken place in Alameda
County politics for many years.
Word was received from Sacramento to-
day that w. s. Pelouze, ex-Supervisor
from West Oakland. was at the halls of
legislation doing all in his power to sell
cure reduction of the salary of his late
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
THIS DAY,

cred with the bodies of hundreds of seal
pups that had been trampled 10 death
during heat combat between the more
aged animals.
Professor Jordan explained that the
wholesale killing of these vicious males
during the past few years by fur-hunters
had proved a blessing In disguise. The
males in their battles inevitably kill
large numbers of pups, and their jealous
rage frequently prevents the increase of
the herds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
Temple Emanu-EI Services.

Divine services this evening at the Temple
Emanuel commence at 7:45 o'clock. Rev.
February on the "Ethics of Modern Poets. ~
First topic: Suggestions from Heinrich Heine's
group of poems entitled Idle Helm Kehr"
(The Return). The community is cordially in
Yited TO attend.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
Bridge Company Sued.

isaac O'Dell began suit in the United States
District Court yesterday against the California
Bridge and Construction Company to recover
$55, which he claims is due as a balance on
his wages while serving assistant engineer
on the steam schooner Celia.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
Another Liberty Tree.

OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. Adjective
Shorey has small tree which grew from
walnut that was found on Washington 5
grave. He has presented the tree TO the
senior class of the high school, and they
will plant it with some cerem onies on
Washington's birthday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
AUCTION Sales
INDIANA AUCTIOY COMPANY.
THIS DAY.

Hriuay ..- February 5, 1897,
At II O'CLOCK A. NJ, at
1857 MARKET STREET, OPP. JONES.
ALL THE FURNITURE
OF a Ten-room II ouse removed to our salesrooro
Tor convenience, consisting of Bedroom Sets, Car
pets, Parior and Dhtng-room Furniture. Kitchen
GOODS, Crockery and Glassware, Bedding and
l!lnoeum, Pictures, Brlc-a- Brac, . Imported
Hand Knit Spreads, Elegant Cherry Parlor Suit
IN SILK brocatelle upholstery, Rattan Arm Chairs.
Magnificent on Paintings and a Miscellaneous
Library containing about 1000 volumes Sale
positively without reserve or limit.
INDIANA AUCTION COMPANY
1857 Market street. opp. Jones'
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05

GREEN-In this city. February T. 1897, Mary J.,
beloved wife OF the late James j., and mother OF
Eliza Green, native of Ireland, aged 6S ears
and month.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08

the principal need at this time is a
sure drouth-resisting hay plant.
Then give the states all the arid
lands, they to be leased, reservoirs
constructed and artesian wells sunk.
George Mitchell Of IVA says that
all live stock is obliged to exist on
vegetation found on the open range.
He estimates the range capaeit, at
80 cattle to the square mile. Let
every stockgrower lease all the land
he desires to pasture, he says, at a
rental of not more than one cent per
acre Then they will SO manage it
as to give the grasses a chance to
re.seed themselves.
j. R. Brown of Buffalo says that
the pasture is greatly improved by
irrigation. He thinks sheep should
be kept off the ranges so the grass
a go to seed, and it will then re-
claim itself.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08
Notice for Publication,
LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, S. d.,

October I, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph B Bay
less has filed notice of intention to make final
proof on Saturday, the 9th day of November
1897, on timber culture application No 1000
for the SEA- quarter of section No E in
township No | south Range Mo- E B H M
Testimony to be taken as follows: Testi-
mony Of claimant to be taken before the
Clerk of District Court of w ilson county.
Kansas, at his office at Fredonia, Kansas.
Testimony of witnesses before Register or
Receiver at Rapid, City, S. d., on Saturday,
November 6. 1897.
He names as witnesses: Christopher
Bi1nbaum of Rapid City, S. D; J. Milton
Ovelman of Rapid City, S. D: Horace Crock
EFT OF Rand City S D; Horatio N. Chapman
of Rapid City S d.
f. D. RALPH Reg ster
First publication Oct. I, 1907.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08
In buying trees good roots are the
most important item to look after

Cascarets Candy Cathartic. the most won
derfnl medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing 20 the tasle, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and bilionsness. Please buy and try a box
of G. c. G.. to-day; 10, 25, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08

The SToCKMAN has heard a num-
Der Of vigorous kicks on live stock
assessments in Custer county, the
claim being made that the rate has
been raised on horses and lowered
on cattle. THE STOCKMAN may be
mistaken, but if the case is Us stated
above it would zen that the cart is
before the horse. This is especially
so when a man will consider the rel
alive value of horses and cattle. It
is stated that some stockmen OF that
county have paid their taxes under
protest.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08

trustees the zeal of the young peo-
pie was highly commended, a resolu-
ton to this effect being unanimously
adopted.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08
New Goods Fill
Every Nook and Corner
Of the Store!

And every article will bear the test of the broadest of
broad daylight in Judging of it's value. Here's an invi-
tation to all good buyers to come and Judge this store
by it's goods and prices. Here's a challenge to all
doubters of our ability to quote lowest prices on reliable
goods to come and Judge for themselves! Here's wish
ing none Of our old customers will miss their share of
the good things we are distributing at such little prices!
Here's everybody's opportunity to buy cheap what we
bought cheap, and enjoy it till they get 100 cents
worth of service for every dollar it cost!
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hauds
Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money rcfunded,
Price Is cents per box.
For sale at w. L. Gardeners Drug
Store.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08
BRIEF MEN o

" ", w. DIO"h l. UOoSi1\tlAiS Jul U
at Custer this week.
Miss Miriam Price. is undergoing
a siege of mountain fever.
Miss Maysie Barber is numbered
among the i'll ones this week.
j. j. Fayel and Lane K. Stone
e D esented Keystone in town this
week.
Gardner, the little son Of J. S..
Gantz, is slowly recovering from a
serious illness.
Attorneys Wood, Fowler and
Gardner are attending court at Gus
ter this week.
Mrs. Carrie VanKuren, sister to
Mrs. John G. Haines, was an Omaha
arrival on Tuesday.
Mrs. F. M. Cannon came in from
Omaha Monday where she had been
visiting for the past month.
NJ. L. Shutter came in from Spring
Ranch, Nebr., last Saturday and
will spend the winter with his uncle,
E. L. Hurlbut.
Rev. D. W. Tracy Of this city will
preach at the Swedish church in
Blackhawk on Sunday next at three
o'clock p, m.
Geo. L. McManus is filling a three
nights engagement with his great
kaleidoscope attraction at Sturgis
during the fair this week.
Chris. Thompson has a great ex-
hibit of Black Hills fruit at the
Sturgis fair this week, and the fair
is said to be a great success
The superintendent for the con-
struction of the new Indian school
has arrived and work on the big in
stitution will be pushed from this
time on.
The state school of mines opened
in this city on Monday. An efficient
corps of instructors are in charge
and most successful year is predict
ed for the institution.
In the next issue of the UNION will
appear the names of all the pupils in
the public schools who have been
neither absent nor tardy during the
week ending Oct. Is.
A mass meeting was held at Ho-
tel Harvey last Saturday evening
and preliminary steps taken toward
making a proper exhibit for Pen
nington county at the trans-Nissis
sippi exposition at Omaha next
year.
DeForest Sanford and wife came
in from Edgemont Wednesday and
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Lathrop. Mr.. Sanford was former
~ at the helm Of the Peoples Advo-
cate and is a gentleman with whom
IT is a real pleasure to meet.
The UNION acknowledges a most
pleasant call.
The city council held a meeting
on tuesday evening. A number of
bills were allowed and Editor Wal
lace of the Republican asksd for a
reduction in water rent for power
purposes, his request being referred
TO the water committee. Some 9th
er minor matters were disposed of
and the council adjourned.
Wednesday mornings Journal &C
cuses Judge MCGEE Of having at II
time or another been a member of
every political party. This is an
error and in view Of seriousness of
the charge the Judge has requested
IHE UNION to most emphatically de-
ny that that he was ever a republi-
can-particularly one of those who
worship at the shrine of that noble
and self-sacrificing patriot, Mark
Hanna.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-08
GOOSeberries and Mild-w.

It was long ago the rule in Euro
pean fruit growing that gooseDeItles
could not be grown in climates SUIT
able for the ripening Of grapes, says
American Cultivator. The heat re-
Quired for the grape crop developed a
mildew, which destroyed the leaves OF
g~ooseberries and prevented the Irult
from perfecting. Thus England grew
the ~gooseberry, while France, Italy
and Spain ripened crops OF grapes.
The American difficulty in growing
~gooseberries comes from our hot, dry
summers, which are just what are
needed for the vine. We have had va.
rious new varieties of g~ooseuerries
claimed to be mildew proof, but we
have little faith that any will prove
entirely so when conditions favor mil
dew This, however, does not matter
so much, since the Bordeaux mixture
which has proved so good a remedy fo1
mildew on the grape, is equally GOOD
to protect the gooseberry plant from
the same enemy.
Hunt Tor BOrers.-Ther are many
suggestions printed as to how the borer
can be exterminated in other WAYS
than that of digging them out with
knife and wire, but it seems that
after you have tried them you have
to go around and examine the trees
as carefully to see if your wash" has
been effectual as you would to dig them
out, which makes the application OF the
washes which have thus far been made
public rather expensive things to use,
The operation of hunting the borer is
not a particular slow or difficult lob.
but it ought to be done thoroughly.
and by the mar who owns the trees.
or some n he can thoroughly trust
Central States Fruit Grower.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-10
THE REVOLT OF THE WATERS.

DARSAN walters have appealed to the patrons of
r and restaurants aid in putting odous
tip" system. 1t is uncommon idea that the
drop palm of the who brings
purchases certain special favor concerning which
the proprietor is quite oblivious.
it assumed waiter is in league with cook
that the choice along
with garnhmens ha. round off perfect meal
pay the chef through the very
agency the knight of the napkin We thus prices
agne perhaps that the proprietor getting
bargain with while the lord
really pied to laugh at our innocence
proprietor is fully acquainted with his job
going In aris association of walters in set
urging give fees
benefit only the proprieors, tell their employees
shall you the public will give you lips
will pay for the privilege of receiving tips The
suffered the scheme they hankering
after salaries When walters rebel against it the
eating porters will doubt
less continue endure the enaed by business
their line. They have preston that
salary means financial slavery