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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-09-24
Three ohiIdren Burned to Death

Three Children Burned to Death.
Chatham, Ont, Sept. l8.-Three daugh-
tiers of Preston Howard were burned to
death yesterday in their home at Port Al
ma. The rest of the family escaped from
the burning building. The girls are aged
IS, 10 and years. One of them escaped,
but met her death in returning to assist
her sisters.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-09-24

was promptly
received. The
following let
ter is pretty
strongconfrm-
alton of this:
y 81 had
~ been sick
for six
ftl montbc. ono
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-09-24

A WHISPER TO LADIES ONLy-FoR
married bliss and single blessedness: by
mail $1y we send no circulars. Address
Larue & Co.. l.. Box $50 Spokane. Wash.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-09-24

Plso's Cure for Consumption has been
God-send to me.-Wm. b. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, Sept. IT, 1895.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-09-24
Closed August 3Ist

That SchalA,ng,s Best tea missng-word
contest closed August 31st.
We shall announce the winners and the
word at the first possible moment.
A 100000 missing-word contest begins
at once.
ScAslAMg's Best baking p07Oaey and tea are
because they are mouey-back.
What is the missing word?
Every ticket taken from ScAsllsng's Best
baking powder or tea is good for one
guess at the missing word
Send your ticket with your guess and
name and address to
MoNEY-BAcK, SAN FRANCISCO.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-09-24

PlTCHERS CAsTORIA" MARK.
DR.. SAMUEL PITCHER, of Hyanuis Massachusetts,.
'o0' the originator of PITCHERS cAsToRIA" the same
that that h. has borne and does "ov ~ uNR- every
THIS is the original PITCHERS cAsToRIA" has been,
used in the homes of mothers of 4neeca for oyer tbi
years. LOOK CAREFULLY at the wrapper see that it is
The Kind you have as.gays bought ~ uzE- on the
and has the sign0twre fC<zaxEZZIzS1< wran
per- NO one has authority from mn name eccept
Tho Ce"t0~r Company of which Chas. H. Fletcher Is
President. ~ -
March 8, 1897. GE<...A<L SZL[x-e. n,
Do Not Be Deceived.
Do not endang the life of your by accepting cbean snt
wnc some druggist may offer because he pennies
on IT., the ingredients of which he does not know
The Kind You Have ALWAYS Rouoh+n
BEARS THE FAC-SIMILE SIGNATURE OF
&11zzzz9x
Insist on Having
Inc Kind That Never Failed You,
.AsY..
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-09-24
AN OPEN letter
To MOTHERS.

WE ARE ASSERTING IN THE COURTS OUR RIGHT TO THE
EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE WORD "CASTORTA - AND
PITCHERS CASTORIA," AS OUR TRADE MARX
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
.InanIven1 n.h4a-u

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed as
follows: Roblets d Street, dealers in milli-
merry, debts 1886 "a, no assets: Peter ! yea.
ney, saloon keeper, debts 1920 OIL, assets
$250o.
ADvANcEsimade on furniture and pianos. with
or without removal J. Soonsn. l0l7-lO2 23 Mission
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25

more names. All were invited to attend
the meeting tomorrow night, however, as
it is desired to get the advice of as many
sympathizers as possible.
It is hoped to have Professor Brown of
Stanford University, who has been organ
izing branch league in the great institu-
tion of learning, present 10 address the
committee, and also at the mass-meeting
that is to be called. In addition to Gen.
eral Barnes a number OF prominent local
orators will address the gathering.
The news of Consul General Lees resig-
nation as the chief representative OF tho
United States in Cuba has raised high
hopes in the breasts of the sympathizers
in this CITY that his course will force the
present administration to take decided
stand at once.
They feel confident tha, each succeeding q
day brings the Cubans nearer to liberty,
and that ere long they will see fulfill
ment of their long-cherished hopes.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
IMMENSE CROWD
At THE RACES
Fair Sex Pack the Stand
at Ingleside on Ladies
Day.
Sloan on Ferrier Took the Handi-
cap From Installator in
a Drive.
Stubbornly Contested Finishes Marked
the Days Sport-Sir Richard
First at Odds OF 20 toI

Ingleside track was the pleasure ground
yesterday to which thousands of ladies'
found their way. The gate was Tree to the
fair sex and besides It offered an oppor-
tunity perchance to win a little pin
money. The weather was warm and
balmy and the grand stand was crowded
almost to suffocation. The iavorites were
in good form, winning four of the seven
events run off, and the big throng filed
aboard the cars for home in the very
brightest OF spirits.
The sport was the best witnessed for
some days. Nearly all of the finishes were
stubbornly contested, keeping the occu-
pants of the stand in almost constant up
roar and excitement. Sir Richard en-
iivened the days proceedings by taking
the second race at odds OF 20 to l, and as
he was played to considerable extent
there was much joy among his adherents.
The mile handicap with six sporting
colors furnished one OF the prettiest fin
ishes OF the afternoon. Ferrier was list
less sort " 8 to favorite around post
time, the bulk of the coin bet apparenil ily
going into the books OIL 1nstallator and
Ostler Joe. When sent away Ostler Joe
was allowed to set the pace for half the
distance, VIII n Tod Sloan sent Ferrier out
moved up, and, although riding his mount
hard, could not overhaul the first choice,
who won by head in :42Z. Ostler
Joe took show honorS.
The first of the get of the dead MorelIo
carried silk to victory in the opening three
and half furlong dash for two-year o!ds
Morana, starting an TO 5 favorite over
the other eleven youngsters, collared Old
Jack at the paddock and won ceverly by
length in :433 seconds. Sabaoth was a
distant third.
The gray horse Sir Richard surprised
the crowd by taking the six-furlong purse
betting from 6 to 20 to l. He headed the
bunch before quarter of the distance had
been covered and hard ridden at the end
downed Brametta who was coming fast
at the finish. a leagth. Camelia, the to 5
choice, was third.
The second two-year old scramb BILE at
three and a half furlongs was nothing but
a canter for Free Lady, the 9 to 10 fayorite
Magrane's fiily jumped out in the lead,
and running under wraps all the way, led
Aluminium out by nearly a length. In a
hard drive On Qua Nita nosed out
Moringa for the show.
For the m lie and q quarter hurdle event
Three Forks, carrying l64 pounds, was a
pronounced to ? favorite, with Redding-
ton next In demand at to 2. The pair
had the race 10 the IN selves almost from
the start. In the stretch Hennessy gave
the favorite his head and, forging to The
front. Pursers crack jumper won by three
lengths. Governor Bud was third, about
the same distance behind r 4ddington.
ii. H Hunn's recent purchase Formal
managed TO land the mile and a iurlong
selling event that was sixth on the pro-
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
THIRD-sTRBBT CELEBRATION
Postponed Until "Wednesday to Give
Merchants Time to Decorate.

Postponed Until Wednesday to Give
Merchants Time to Decorate.
The committee OF arrangements ap-
pointed by the Southside Improvement
Club to draft programme for the forth
coming celebration on Third street met
last night and decided to postpone the
celebration from Friday night of this
week until Wednesday night next, in
order to give the Third-street merch hants
better opportunity to decorate. The
celebration promises to be of a much more
elaborate character than was at first pro-
posed, and for that reason further time is
needed.
A large band has been engaged to parade
the street In profusely adorned four
horse wagon, discoursing the latest airs
for three hours or more. A stand will be
erected ut the corner OF Third and Howard
streets for the speakers of the evening.
The Mayor and the Supervisors have been
invited to deliver addresses.
The committee consists OF the following:
Adoiph Becker, B. Katschinski, G. AtteI,
]. Lemle, R. E. Cole and S. Elliot.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
FIGHTERS FOR CARSON.

George Green and Hampton, the Hand
ball Player, Left Last Evening.
George Green. who is matched to fight
"Mysterious" Billy Smith on March Is TO
a finish at Carson, left for the scene of
battle last evening with Hampton, the
crack handball player of the Olympic
Club, The Green and Smith fight will be
for the elter-weight mpionship
Green will train with Corbett. Jeffries
and StelZner are now at their res pc ctive
training stations. The former will assist
Corbett in putting on the finishing
touches. Steizner will look after Fitz-
simmons.
The Olympic Club will probably sign
some of the local pugilists tomorrow
night for its fistic carnival in April.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
THE CALL FOR THE COMMITTEE MEETING SENT
OUT LAST NIGHT.

DEAR S We take pleasure notifying that Hon. James D. Phen
Mayor City, hftght
the committee designated by him League the United
States, of which s a branch
We especially desire that committee be
meeting for the
held at California Hail. Bush and Powell O'clock Friday night
February
The secretary appoint
mftee advertising
will liberty
We re particularly anxious that this attended, for
the massmeetg depends the foresight of the committee
here Very respectfully,
JONES, President
FAUST MASCHERINI Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
Great Results Expected
From the Meeting
To- MorEow.
The News of Co1s ul. General Lees
Resignation Received
With Joy.
Mem mbers of the mmittee For m ally
Notified of the Gathering at
Calf rnia Hall.

1t is anticipated by the leaders OF the
Cuban sympathizers in this City that the
meeting OF the committee on organization
appointed by Mayor Phelan tomorrow
evening will result in steps that will soon
produce something substantial in the
cause of the struggling patriots.
Some few of the com mittse men are not
in the City are present and will hot be
present at that meeting for that reason,
but majority will be there, and as all
are enthusiastic in the matter it is ex-
pected that many valuable suggestions
will be made. Urgent requests to be pres
ent were sent to tie committeeman last
evening.
Suggestions as to the plans that will
help the cause come from sources outside
the City every day. and all are given care
full attention that they may be utilized
should the league, when fully organized,
see fit to use them.
d. Z. Bohannon of Sacramento, who has
shown an active interest in the league
ever since it was organized by Messrs.
Jones and Mascherini, wroIe to the secre-
tary suggesting plan for bringing the
sentiment of the people of San Francisco
to the attention of Congress. His letter
is as follows:
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. %, 1897.
Faust Mdscherini, Secretary Cuban League
zoos Mason street, San Francisco, CdL-DEAR SIR:
1 desire to submit the following 10 your hon.
orable body as suggestion.
That yoUr league secure the cooperation of
similar leagues throughout the country to
follow a plan similar to the one herein sug-
ges ted, viz:
\ That Cuban leagues in the United States,
each IN its respective locality, secure the aid
OF some leading newspaper in circulating. and
securing signatures to a petition similar to the
attached copy, and have said petitions, at
tested by the proper officers of leagues, for
wsrded to Representatives at Washington.
Yours very truly, D. Z. BoHANEoN.
The form of petition forwarded with Mr..
Bohannon's letter reads as follows:
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. . 1897
To ................ Washington, D. Co..
In the name of liberty, justice and human
ity, we i'm plore you to use your influence in
urging Congress to recognize the lndepen-
dence of Cuba, to the end that the Govern
ment of the United States take immediate ac-
ton in endeavoring to bring sDout a speedy
termination of hostilities in that island; also
to take proper steps in behalf Of American
citizens now In Cuban dungeons, well rs TO
redress the wrongs OF those who have been un-
fairly dealt with By Spanish authorities in
Cuba Aud we ever pray, etc.
Signed ........................
Several men. some OF them well-known
in this City, called on Secretary Mascher. nj
OF the league yesterday and offered to
serve on the com mittee. but as Mayo
Phe an has already appointed the body
and thus signified whom he wishes to serve
The secretary did not feel at liberty to add
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25

gramme in the hardest drive of the day.
The chestnut horse was to 5 choice in
the betting and, after leading from the
jump. was challenged at the paddock by
Perseus, the secoud choice, with Piggott
yards from the wire, snatched the race
out of the Goals the last jump, winning by
about four inches.
Trainer Amos White had the hand som e
Santa Bella right up on edge and in the
concluding six furiong sprint she always
had the footing over the to 10 favorite
Preston, winning easily by three lengths.
She was backed from 8 to down to 2 to 5.
OLD Logan was third.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
SHE Is DESTITUTE.
Jack Clemishire's Wife Is Living in
Poverty in This City.

Poverty in This City.
Mrs. Rosalie Clemishire was injured on
theMarket-street r abroad Tuesday evening
while stepping from a car at Jones an d
Market. She was taken to the Receiving
Hospital.
Mrs. Clemishire was the wife of the we'll
known Jack Clemishire. 1t was thought
she was in comfortable circumstances, cut
her accident brought to light the fact that
she is destitute.
She told the surgeons az the bospital
that she had no money, no clothes and
had not eaten anything in two davs. She
said she lived in a small room at 1O49
Market street and that she is almost de-
pendent upon charity. She was not badly
hurt.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY.

First race-Yankee Doodle. Logan,
Peter the Second.
Second race saivab1e, Argentine,
Greyhurst.
third race-Clissie b, Meadow Lark,
Olive.
Fourth race-Midio. Jack O'Lantern,
McLight
Fifth race-Celoso, sallie CIiquOt, Blue
BelE
sixth race-Morte Fonse. Unity. Coll
lins.
Seventh race Magnet, The Sinner,
MainstaY
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25

and when the barrier sent the starters in
the handicap away, jumped backward and
was left.
Following are to-day's entries:
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
Civil Service Examination.

Civil service examinations for the positions
of clerk, inspector, sampler, assistant weigher,
messenger, watchman, opener and packer,
foreman and inspectress will be held at the
Appraisers building st l O'Clock on Saturd ay,
April 8. Applicants must be over 20 years of
age and signify their intention of taking the
examinations by March Is.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
KnocI,ed Down by a Bicvolist.

Mrs. Luce. an old lady living al 709 Ivy ave-
nue., was crossing Laguna ana Grove streets
Monday night when she WAS knocked down by
a bicyclist. She was taken to her residence
and q physician summoned, who found that
her collar. bone was brIken. The bicy clist rode
on, but the police have good description cg
him,
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25

PACIFIC COAST JOCKEY Wednesday.
Track
6Q6 senng purse
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
A Popular Farce Comedy.

"A Run on the Bank which comes TO
the Seattle theater for two nights. COM
mencing next Sunday. May 20. was writ
ten for John Ward and Harry yokes. who
have long been known for their highly
amusing work as Percy and Harold m
the best grade of vaudeville houses, and
now in their third season as joint dra-
matte stars. In "A Run on the Bank"
they appear as two impecunlous but nervy
individuals. who accidentally secure the
credentials of two genuine lords. pass
themselves off as Lord Percy Soakup and
Baron Harold De Canter. They offer their
titles to two daughters OF a wealthy old
banker and are quickly accepted The
father of the girls starts his prospective
sons-in-law in the banking business. and
the manner in which they conduct the in
stitution causes plenty of amusement A
run on the bank finally takes place and the
depositors are paid of in counterfeit
money. The dialogue is credited with be-
ing bright. the scenes and situations orig
fnai and connical with the specaalItes
novel and humorous. while the comedy Is
adorned with appropriate scenery and
elaborate costumes
Manager Stair has the right idea 90
make "a successful farce comedy manager.
He does not make any one subservient 90
the talent of his stars. Though Ward and
Vokes are ACKNOWLEDGED 20 he the clever
est team" now starring In farce comedy.
they do not give. or attempt TO give the
entire performances. Mr.. Stair has stu
diously avoided one thing which so many
managers have overlooked. the spreading
on, through an entire evening OF a thing
which becomes tiresome in time. The CON-
pany supporting Ward and vokes is prom
isef 10 he one OF the best ever organized
for this hight and frothy style OF amuse-
rnenf
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q in the same thorouxhfare, which was
the residence Of Becky Sharp. Mr.. Her
bert Standing vii produce the new COM
edy.
After his engagement AT IN. Empire the
star Arthur Roberts viii again resume
management 90 his OWN account at the
Strand theater.
NATIONAL ballet began this week M the
Aihambra. Sir Arthur returning from the
Riviera for the purpose- The Aihan1hra
favorites. Sig. Legani and sig. Ella. have
been engaged.
Charles Hawtrey has engaged 10 pro-
dsce al the Comedy theater not later than
August Mr.. Ryley's new play. The Mys-
FERROUS Mr.. Bagie-
The new play for the Vaudeville. Never
Again Is OF American origin. an atfapta-
ton from the French b. Henry Guy Carrie
ton
Grace Hawthorne is again appearing al
the Olympic theater In a revival of Leah
or the Jewish Maiden
The prodnetion OF Bernard shsw-s new
comedy. You Can Never Tell. will serve
TO again bring hack TO the stage NJ. Bran
don Thomas. who has not been seen since
he appeared IN Grundys Sowing the
Wind "
James II. Glover and Arthur Ssurgess
of the Drgry Lane theater. have written
a comic opera entitled Sing Song Jane =
II will be produced IN London as speesl.y
as possible. and overtureS have been made
TO Marie Lloyd TO assume the principal
role upon her return from South Africa.
The authors are now In Paris in connec-
ton with the new play
Sir Arthur Sullivan has determined 10
compose another cantata or oratorio for
the next Leeds festival. TO which eleven
years ago he contributed THE Golden
Legend" he matter il. of course. con-
ditionai upon his securing suitable sub
ject for libretto. but on this point there is
not likely TO be any great difficulty.
The library OF the late Sir Augustus Har-
ris. the well-known theatrical manager
was sold at auction Thursday last. The
most important lots were some hundreds
of dramatic works OF all kinds from
drama 10 pantomime some In manuscript
many of them managers copies and others
In print. There were besides many hook
on subjects connected visa the stage in
England and on the continent.
The music halls during the week have
been doing an enormous business and the
theaters have enjoyed a fair attendance
Ii is possible that the managers of the
Savoy theater may revive The Woman of
the Guard for the coming season. and
the preparations for il are said to be AL
ready under way.
George Edwardes has In contemplation
another comic opera to succeed The
Geisha." should that ever be necessary
He had intended to produce a work deal
ing with an Egyptian subject. but will
change IL, in view of the present Eastern
situation, to one dealing with Greece
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state OF Ohio. City OF Toledo. Lucas
County. -.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner OF the firm OF r. J.
Cheney 4 Co. delng business in the CITY
OF Toledo. County and State aforesaid
and that sad tirfn viii pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
cured by the use % Hairs Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed in
my presence. this sfn day OF December.
A. ID. Issh
a. ". GLEASON.
tSeaL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh cure Is taken internally
aud acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send for testimo-
malls free.
r j; CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
Sold BY druggists. &c.
HATS Family pills are the best
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The second of the series of open-air con-
certs by Wagner's band will be given at
Madison park today from 3 to s O'Clock.
The beautiful band stand built out over
the water is about complete. For those
who have not seen 1t 1t might be well to
say that 1t is in the shape of an immense
shell. and is patterned after the one in
use on Coney island. 1t Is the only one OF
the kind on the Coast. The shell throws
the music for several blocks. and has been
a very expensive stand TO construct. The
following programme will be rendered:
March-.I4a Fiesta Roncovieri
Overture-"Ppet and Peasant Suppe
Hungarian National Dances .-..
.................,. Arranged by Meyrelles
Baritone solo-'Concerto" .......
Sig. A de Caprio.
Selection-'Torquato Tasso" -. Donizetti
ta) Evening song ...................Ca Carl
OBJ Dance when Niggah Feels
PART H.
Selection from Macbeth No. L. Verdi
Funeral March OF Marinnetfe (comic)
Romance Everlasting Life" ;. Sol Asher
Selection from lei Captain $780,. Sousa
Valse Espagnole-'La Serenade'' Metra
Mediey-"The Yankee Peddler" -. .Maston
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SUCCESS is ASSURED.
BENEFIT AT SEATTLE TBEATER TO
HAVE A CROWDED HOUSE.

Committee on Eut~rtainment shows
Its Wisdom I'm stimulating Ladies'
to Contest q. Ticket Sellers
Finest Programme Of Local Tai
emf Ever Arranxed-Resume Of
the Esents-Executive Committee
Meets Next Wednesday and Then
Along
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Co,umb,a Ou.r. Compnny.

The Columbia Opera Company. which
made most favorable impression At the
Third Avenue theater during its two pre-
vious engagements In this city during the
present season. viii appear az p matinee
this afternoon and an evening perform
ance tonight. presenting said Pasha'' and
THE Pretty Persian" Miss Ethel Baich
is stiii with the company as prirna donna.
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Amu.emcnts In London.

The theaters generally have had a pros
porous week.
Brandon Thomas has written a new COM
edy entitled - Curzon Street. Mayfair -
which Is said to be exceedingly funny and
strong IN situation. Some time ago play
called mo. s. John Street. Adelphi" was
produced at the Vaudeville and another
named NO. III Arundel Street" There
is, OF course, 10 such number on Curzon
street. any more than there was number
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and Messrs, Henderson and Kunkle. com
eiianS. The company numbers some forty
people. The orchestra viii BE under the
direction Of ". A BarUther. who for sew
eraf years Was conductor At the star
theater, New York. snd enjoys the fame
81 being the original leader q the first
production a. a Trip 20 the Rockies"
Manager Yoaags scheme in this orsaui-
ration has been 10 model IL upon some 90
the most famous opera companies IN the
past In this country. aud Of the present
in England. NotwlfaSt ansing the msgnt-
tuie or this organization the rev regular
prices II the thssteE will prevail
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The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's
steamer ''Walia Walla." sailing from San
Francisco May zlst, will carry general
to Seattle, 81. % per ton.
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Smoke No Deviation, best SC cigar on
earth: Royal Poinciana best Iec cigar.
Mupford @Fs Front
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In warm weather Rainier Beer is re.
freshing and invigorating.
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wagner's Band, Madison Park. Sunday.