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The sun., 1897-12-21
French Liners Rough Passage.

New YoRK, N. Y. Dec. 2O.-Capt.
Deloncle of the French liner La Norman
die, which arrived this morning, reports
the same sort of weather that was ex-
perienced by the other big steamships
which came into port on Saturday.
La Normadie had succession of strong
westerly gales and high seas during the
entire passage from Havre. Among La
Normandie's passengers were: Arthur
+. Benson, Mgr. Emard, William B.
Mount, Bernardo de Toledo and Qicaire-
Gent raj L. Able Sanlogre.
The sun., 1897-12-21
r,,;s s+.to,oept is utterly false.

This statement is utterly false.
The malicious intent of the above ar
ticle has been apprchended and no truth
whatever can be attached to 1t.
The Farmers Bank, OF Georgetown, Is
notholding worthless paper today gwen
for cash that was paid out for Democratic
votes during the last ten years.
After this statement appeared IN the
Sunday Star, the directors OF the farhl'
ers' Bank, OF Georgetown, held a meet,
inc and the malicious articles were read
before the directors. -, ...o,
Their decision in regard to the matter
was very significant.
The directors came to a conclusion
that inasmuch as the bank dld not con
tain any worthless paper ana that tl'e g
statement to that effect was maze rom d
very unreliable source, the best pan W
pursue was to utterly and competeiy
ignore it. ~,
They brand the man who wrote. the
article, as having malicious intentions,
and as there was nothing to warrant
anch a statement the writer is therefore
w;lfnily harming an institution which Is
thoroughly sound: coo,ao+ov,
The Farmers Bank OF Gcorgel9":n, WI,
now has a surplus much in excess OF its
CAPITAL and is making money every oay'
IN the last election day note ior
$500 was brought to the bank ana dls.
counted. This note was lndorsed py
five freeholders xo,,so
This is the only shadow Of an ,!, excuse esd sc
for Mr.. Bell to print what M nc ,unde uad sat ter.
ribIe r mistake, as this note is not in any
aauso aan,S nf The word worthless. Each in,
dorser drse i is good for many times the total
amount.
These facts came from an unquestlon..
ohla rrliable source and it is hoped that
any any harm done the Farmers, ,s,t Bank INK, by by
such an uncalled for statement Will ~
rectifed. T., 1or,,ne r
ReIl in the Sunday Star is utterly ana
ohsol1tely false.
The sun., 1897-12-21
SMALLPOX in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 2O.-There are now
100 cases of smallpox in the pest house,
one mile outside of this city. The city,
however, has undertaken a vigorous
vaccination campaign and over 10000
persons have already been vaccinated.
The disease is under perfect control.
Griffin is the only town that has quaran-
tined against Atlanta, the other towns
not con- sidering the matter to be of
sufficient gravity for such step. Almost
all the persons now i'll with the
disease are negroes.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Boston Democrats Confident.

BosToN, Dec. 2O.-President John H.
Lee, Of the Democratic City Committee,
estimates that about $1,000 votes, or 81
per cent. Of the total number registered,
will be polled at the municipal election
tomorrow. OF this number he says that
Mayor Quincy will receive about "A 900,
leaving 1900 to be divided between
Curtis, Riley and Goldstein. He also
says that Mayor Quincy's plurality over
Curtis will be at least 1000.
The shrewdest political observers are
giving odds of 10 to on Quincy's elec-
tion, and very little Republican money
is Forthcoming even at these figures.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Anxious To Get Locked Up.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. 2O;---Albert +.
Wicks, convicted OF grand larceny, evi.
dences great desire to go to Auburn
prison. Wickes was indicted for fraudcu'
iently securing the title to q house be-
longing to Samuel Stewart in exchange
for a Worthless second mortgage. The
case was tried two years ago at Canaan,
daipua, and Wicks was convicted a.; ana
sentenced to Fix years at Auburn. The
case went to the Appellate Division and
the Court of Appeals.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Only One More Left.

Rut one remains of the five Cinnamon
Who were arrested by Special Agent
Ross p. Pennington and Marshall Short
last Tuesday. One by one, as the reason
for @ their arrest dawned upou them, they
have produced the necessary paapei,ss ins
showing that they were legally entltlfa @ =,
TO reside in this city or anywhere else IN N
the United States. One poor fellow stlll
remains in custody. Whether the reason !,
for his detention has not yet dawneu net
upon him, or that he has not the papers, ~;
bit the fact is that he stands a gooa
chance of "Allce samee go back to
China"
The sun., 1897-12-21
Hanna to Go TO Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Dec. Ex-senator Hanna
is expected to arrived here tomorrow. 1t
was said at his office this morning that
the Senator would take rest during the
holiday season. 1t was also said at the
office OF Mr. Hanna that he was losing
no sleep over the Senatorial question,
and expected to win in walk.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Mrs. John Moore Held,

New YoRH, Dec. .20.-NIrs. John Moore,
a negro woman, living at s Mills street,
Long Island City, Was arranged before
Police Justice Ingram in that city this
morning, charged with killing her hus-
band, John Moore He died on Decem-
Der and was buried in Calvary Gene
terry. His body was exhumed last Fri
day and depressed fracture of the skull
was discovered, besides what looked
like the imprint of three fingers on his
throat.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Skull Fractured in Runaway,

FREEpoRr, L. L.. Dec. 2O.-Mrs. Frank
Pearsall of this place was driving yester-
day afternoon when his pony became
frightened an ran away. Mrs. Pearsall
was thrown out OF the carriage, her head
striking against a stone curb. Her skull
was fractured, one arm was broken, and
she sustained internal injuries. Her
condition is critical
The sun., 1897-12-21
More Police for the Yukon.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 20-1t has been
decided to increase the force OF the po,
lice in the Yukon from 100, the present
number, to $50, Of whom probably loQ
will be stationed at Dawson. Ing ~ iys'
will be stationed at Selkirk and .laglsn;
on the Dalton trail, and the Stickeen ana
Hootalinqua routes and at one or wv twc
other points in the territory. The mrs
dstachmen1 OF thirty will probably leave
On January 3. Other detachments WI, sha
follow as rapidly ~ possible until the
no men arc oil despatched.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Centenarian Dies by Accident.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Lucy Collins,
believed to have been more than 100
years old, died at her home in George
town on Saturday evening from the ef-
fects of adose OF carbolic acid administer
ed by her granddaughter through mis-
take.
The old woman had been i'll several
days and a bottle of medicine stood on
the bureau alongside one of acid. In
the dark the granddaughter picked up
the wrong bottle.
Nearly all her life, in slavery and in
freedom, Mrs. Collins had lived in the
District of Columbia.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Whecllnen to Donate.

A committee meeting was held last
night at the Wilmington Bicycle Club
and it was decided that all the members
meet on Friday night and bring articles
suitable for distribution among the poor
to be distributed according to the direc-
ton Of the different ministers Of Viii.
mington.
II was also agreed TO give an enter
tainment and supper At the club house
some time in the early part on January.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Reception at st. Paul's.

Last night the Social Committee of the
Christian Endeavor Society Of st. Paurs
N. +. Church, gave very pleasant So
cial in the Sunday School room OF that
church. One OF the features OF the
evening was Bible contest. A large
number was present, and refreshments
were served. .
The sun., 1897-12-21

guishers, three-horses. The company
always carries 1900 feet Of good ser
viceable hose. The following is the list
OF officers: President, W. T. Appleton;
vice president, VIM. Brierley; secretary
II. W. Maloney: financial secretary, II.
T. jerome; treasurer, w. p. Mcconnell.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Titus Would Be Governor,

BUFFALO, Dec. 20.-There is no doubt
now that Supreme Court Justice Robert
c. Titus would like to succeed Frank s.
Black as Governor, and if there is not
change in the political situation before the
Democratic State Convention assemblies
hi name, it is said, will be presented.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Russia Doesn't Surprise Germany.

COLOGNE, Dec. 20-A special COM
munication from Berlin says that Russia's
move in taking possession of Port Arthur
has created no surprise in official circles.
Such action, the despatch says, has been
merely question of time.
Instead of being aggressive it does not
clash with the interests of Germany in
the least, and is merely a continuation of
the policy Of Cooperation of Germany
and Russia in Eastern Asia.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Graduated in Paris.

CHIcAaoy Dec. 2O.-A cablegram was
received here from Paris today stating
that Theodore w. Pietsch, son OF Secr..
tary Of State Zeitung, has passed his final
examinations at the Ecole des veaux
Arts. and has graduated with high
honors, This is the third American who
ever carried away . diploma from this
institution.
The sun., 1897-12-21
Russia at Port Arthur,

LONDON, Dec. 20.-It is asserted at the
Russian Embassy here that the occ upa-
ton of Port Arthur by Russia is only
temporary, the intention being merely to
occupy the place as a naval station during
the winter.
The sun., 1897-12-21

The we'll known druggist, Frances 7.
Mckee, who has at present, temporary
charge of J. s. Beetem's store, will ac-
cept position in January, as travelling
salesman for the firm Of Smith and Paint
The sun., 1897-12-21
hi STATEMENT WAS FALSE.
" Farmers Bank at George
town is Sound.
10 SHADOW OF TRUTH.
The Published Statement was
\ Malicious and Uncalled for At
tempt to Ipjure the Institution

.cThe Farmers Bank, at Georgetown,
is holding worthless. paper TO-DAY gwen
for cash that was paid out for Democratic
votes during the last ten years '--Jerome
r. Rell. in the Sunday Star.
The sun., 1897-12-21

William D. Kelly and wife, Of Tren-
ton, N. j., formerly Of this city, 10 visit
ing here.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-21

tam borines, the bass drums, the brass in
struments, and .he lusty lunged shouting
that for two years have been characteristic
of Twelfth and Washington streets.
No more un que exhibition has ever
been seen than that which is now being
prepared by the Salvation Army for the
purpose of helping its many branches OF
social work. To- morrow night the strange
mixture OF animals and materials will be
sold at auction by Staff Captain McIn-
tyre and the residents of this city have
responded so literally that goodly sum
is assured.
As it was found particularly difficult TO
raise money by the ordinary means, a
plan was decided upon which would give
every body chance to contribute toward
the work in manner which they would
not feel, but which would produce the
same end. A general canvass has taken
place and the result is seen at the bar
racks
Children have given toys, merchants
have given all manner of odds and ends,
farmers have given literally of produce,
druggist has added a box of tooth brushes,
while scented soap. horseshoes, silk hand
kerchiefs. soup ladies', EN- broidery, -four,
shoes. ombs, pun pkins, hair oil. clothes,
jewelry, potatoes, geons, chickens. writ
ing paper. goat, preserved fruit and
cage OF rabbits have been donated. and an
ori linal poem by one of the Juniors, COM
posed in honor OF a squash which grew in
her back yard, is also among the contribu-
tions. The squash accompanies the poem.
Many OF the little ones have made sac
rifces for the purpose OF helping the har-
vest festival, and probably not less than
$500 Will be raised. AS the army is now
supporting large mum Der OF institutions
whose treasures are empty this method
has been hit upon to replenish them.
From all appearances, said Staff
Captain Merryweather, 1--WE shall do very
well tnis year. Everybody has been lib
eral, and when all the goods are disposed
OF it will be seen that the effort was not in
vain. 1t would have been an i'm possibil-
ity TO have collected hard cash to the
amount which we shall obtain for these
goods; but there was hardly merchant
in Town who would not willingly give
US something. Altogether the affair is
~
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-21
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

T., w Goldsworthy; Teherau. John c.
NIrkpatrick: M Brice Mcneil, Milo Knox: ch
6ins; 6s; Morocco. Palo Al -oc< farm;
Ruby n, P. IL. Quinn; m Diana. Rosedale farm !:
en- en- Eureka, r. cweasey; Counties, a. b.
Pacheco Wilkes, b o. Van Bokkeen: br M Sable
Frances Walnut Grove STOCK farm; br IN Mabel
w, Harry L. Wise.
Wednesday, September 29-Third day.
81 class, trotting, purse SSU0-B m Jaspine
]. a. Perkins: bl m Mamie Griffin, PARK Hem
shaw; ch II Jack W, Il. Sweasey; bl m Ethel
Downs. Nendome STOCK farm: br Wayiand w
Noorebead; b III Callette. Walter s. Maben; gr &
tarYle Carhe a. Mcdowell.
2:l3 class, pece, purse S8U0-B Plupkett. ]. ].
Crooks Crooks Anaconda, Aug Erickson; br s, Me-
Jones; s Colonel Benton, p. i. Nash: pl 5
Arthur /, c. Smith: ch g Our Boy, Vendome
STOCK farm Lena y, Harry E. Wise.
2:20 class pace purse SS10-B M Primrose g
new Stock Farm m Floracita, John Baker; ch
m Catinka, {. W. Burgess; m Adele, u. 4. 70 r
\. c. Jones: ur N Vsalia, I'D Keyt; m Cora :,
D. L. Knight; NJ Lizzie +, :. II. Hoy: gr nj
Monogram. Ellis Mclean; g Prince Il, Joseph
Stephens; Captain Hackett, Is. o. Van Box
keen.
Thursday, September so, fourth da.
2:l7 class, pacing. purse SS0U-PIimrose. John
u. DUrfee; N AGe,e, ID. 4. Forlin; William
Haroll George Gray: br m Bessie Rankin. II an
sen Il Masten; br Dave Ryan, J. y. Perkins; br
Adjutant, George Phe iiX: < Teddy the Roam,
l.. c. keed; br IN Fstele Wilkes, Dr. S. p Tate;
f.
2:24 class, trotting, purse S6OO-B Fl Afolino,
w. e Durfee; Fanadina H. l. Franklin; m
Palu Ro "a. d. +. knight: m Menlo Belle, +. l.
Nasn; ch II Ly da, J. A Perkins; M Peko. Palo
Alto stock farm; e Prince. +. {. Peart b Joe,
f.. J. Rose Jr.; Ch m Dollicau, Thomas smith; $
CIatawa, o. J. seeley; Claudius, Vendome
STOCK farm; m Sola, y. o. Van BoEkelen; b IN
Desdemona, Williams l. NIoorhead; bl 5 A ggre-
gate. J. NJ. Nelson.
2:2U class, troitinc, purse $500 - Br G
Harry Marvin, ]. Christia; Osito, Z. a.
Durfee; Z Lustre, Georee GRAY; Prince Gift,
/ ha nj ID her
Palermo, =. l.. Nash b AnselCr. PalO Alto stock
farm; e Our Jack, L. Z. Peart b George v.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-21
MORESUPERVISOR TROUBLE
Alameda County Officials Emulate
Those on This Side of the
Ray

OAKLAND, CAL, Sept. 20.-The Super
vsors fixed the tax levy tonight at 81 Ii for
the inside territory and 81 90 the outside.
The heated a guments over the printing
investigation were continued tonight on
the street. Roeth and Church got into an
alteration and Roeth called Church
liar Church's fist shot out and landed on
Roeth's nose and there was a mix up, but
Supervisor Mitchelli stepped Detweenand
separated them before any: damage was
done. During the afternoon Asse IN bly,
man Leavitt passed the lie 10 Roeth, and
altogether the day was the warmest in the
history of the board
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-21
ATHLETIC GROUNDS.
Efforts Being Made to Secure a Suitable
Place Across tho Bay.

OAKLAND. CAL, Sept. 20.-A PROPOSE
ton was discussed this morning in the
office of the Board OF Public Works that
may end in the opening of new athletic
grounds in this city at an early date. The
conferrees were Secretary and Mayor
Thomas, City Engineer Clement and
other interested parties. The plan pro-
posed is 10 secure a central location. have
it fenced, grand stand erected ana all
necessary dressing-rooms and the like
prepared.
With the athletes from the Y Young Mems
Christian Association, the High School,
the Acme Club, the Reliance Club and the
various foot ball teams it is thought that
the plan would be n good one. The mat
ter will be carried further and an effort
made to secure meeting of all interested
to discuss the matter,
The locations canvassed were Ayala
Park, Thirtieth street, between Telegraph
avenue ana Grove street; Sessions Basin
and several places III West Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-21
ISABELLA" Is
4 TABOOED SONG
Why Miss Hay Did Not
Sing at an EndeaVor
!. ..<.- Social.
Chairman Silver Said That Two
Populations We're at
i. ~. Stake.
IF5AeaSanton Society Only Mentions
- the Incident Now in
J.. = s. T.. Whispers.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAX FRANcrsoo CALL.

sos Broadway, Sept. 20.
Pleasanton society has received q severe
shock, and as result the song known as
- Isa bella" will no longer be sung in the
drawing-roons of the elite of that town.
The song received its congo at the Chris
tian Endeavor social given last week.
a large number of guests, including all
the m m bers OF the local singing society
and several visiting delegations from
neighboring societies, were present at the
beautifully decorated home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. a. Bruce.
Among the talent on the programme
was Miss Fannie Hay, the handsome
young schoolteache7, OF Pleasanton. In
choosing a song she was led to adopt the
suggestion of some of the young fellows
who were present and had decided to sing
lisa bella - with violin accompaniment
by Alfred Ahrendt. I he song was not
sung at that social and a stamp of disap-
proval was put upon it which will effect
uaily prevent il ever being rendered al any
social in Pieasanton till the present Incl
dent is forgotten.
When Miss Hay produced the music
ana threatened To sing it Tom Silver, the
chairman Of the entertainment committee
of the local Christian Endeavor Union,
turned visihly pale. He pleaded with
Miss Hav not to DO anything so rash,
This song Will never do to sing here"
he said. 1T has been associated with
cheap theatrical companies and Is re-
garded more as a street song than as Sc
lection for a Christian Endeavor social.
We shall never hear the end of it if you
sing it. Please put it away and substitute
something else. l. as chairman of the
entertainment committee, Will be re-
garded as being in some measure respon-
sible for the song, and l would not have
my name associated with lisa BELLA for the
world, and 1 am much more jealous OF
your standing than of my own.
The party was one OF the best and most
largely attended of any given under the
auspices OF the Endeavorers, and the ''Isa-
bella" incident al once became the center
of interest. Miss Hay dit not sing it;
Chairman Silver's reputation was saved,
bat il is matter of doubt if the tabooed
song has not received far more attention
because Of its being removed from the
programme than if Miss Fannie Hay had
sung it at the social.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-21
FOR AN ARTIFICIAL LAKE,
Fifteen Thousand Dollars Wanted to
Build n Dam in Strawberry
CanyOn.

BERKELEY, CAL. Sept. 20.-The crea-
ton of an artificial lake in Straw berry
Canyon for supplying the university with
water will be one of the most important
im provements that will probably be sug-
gested at the meeting of the regents to-
morrow. Regents Houghton and Denicke
have inspected the various sites aud have
consulted Professor Soule of the civil en-
gineerlng department. III regard to the
matter.
Regent Houghton will make report to
the board suggesting that dam be erected
in Strawb berry Canyon, several hundred
yards in back OF the chemistry building.
This would make an artificial lake thlr-
teen acres in extent and capable of con-
tanning 10000. 600 gallons of water. 1t is
estimated that tho dam, when com pleted,
would cost $4,000
While the water would probably not be
suitable for drinking purposes it would
furnish an ample supply for irrigation.
Scarcity OF water has been very serious
difficulty in the way of improving the
university grounds, ana if such supply
as THAT proposed was availa bio vast I'M
provement would probably be made in the
appearance of the campus.
Inspecting Soils.
BERKELEY, CAL, Sept. 20.-Dr. Mil
L. w Dllue}. OnleI Oh the DIVISION OF
Soil Investigation of the Department OF
Agriculture at Washington, visited the
university to-day and examined the soil
collection OF the agricultural depart
ment of the university. He consulted
with Professor HiIgard and DR.. Lough.
ridge concerning methods oil soil ANALYSIS
and the character OF California soils gen
orally. DR.. Whitney will spend several
days in the central and southern parts of
the State before returning to Washing
ton.
Will Make an Innovation.
BERKELEY, CAL, Sept. 20. - Misr
Marion Whippie, president of the senior
class ana of the Associated Women S;u-
dents OF the University, intends to intro
duce q new feature into the meetings OF
The women students by having montnly
NEE tngs for social intercourse as we'll as
for the transaction of executive business.
A Distinguished Botanist.
BERKELEY, CAL. Sept. 20.-nr. Paul
Magnes of Berlin, famous crypiogamic
botanist, visited the university to-day.
and with Professor Seichel inspected the
university grounds and the gard ems of the
botanical department.
Berkeley Pioneer Dead.
BERKELEY, CAL, Sept. 20-Jos ,ph
Semeria, pioneer of West Berkeley, died
Saturday evening from heart trouble. The
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-21
A Counterfeirer From chico.

William Griffith saved the Government some
trouble by pleading guilty yesterday to the
first count of the Indictment charging HIM
with manufacturing counterfeit dollars. The
two other counts, which charged him wit b
having in possession and passing counterfeit
money, were dismissed on motion of Deputy
States Dis trict Judge de Haven will impose
sentence on Wednesday.
The prisoner had been arrested In Chico by
Secret Service Agent Harris, who found in his
possession eighteen molds for dollar pieces.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-21
to complaint charging Courant, alias
Vargas, with perjury.
PICKED UP AN ADDER.
Miss Florence Cameron's Experience
While Clearing Up Her Music.


OAKLAND, CAL, Sept. 20-A live ad-
der two and half feet long was found
coiled up in some sheet music lying on
the parlor floor at the home OF James
Cameron out in East Oakland by his
daughter, Miss Florence. 1t was killed
by the ia her, but 4 OF until he had very
narrow escape from Its fangs.
Miss Florence had entertained company
Saturday evening and as the music was
used it was thrown on the floor in one cor
ner, as the flowers on the piano prevented
it being laid there. She went in yesterday
10 clear up and put the music away. She
stopped and gathered UP a handful to
bunch up, when the reptile slid out on
the floor ara coiled TO strike ber.
Although badly frightened she had the
presence OF mind 10 jump back, uttering
piercing scream as she did so. Mr..
Cameron rushed in to see what was the
;rouole and tripped as he came into the
room, falling directly i'll irons of and only
a few feet from the snake. A warning cry
from the girl and pull caused him to get
back in time 10 avoid the reptiles fangs.
Allowance Refused.
OAKLAND, CAL, Sept. 20.-Tne m otion
of Mrs. Mamie C.. Bacon 10 have an allow
ance of $500 made her for the transcript of
the reporters notes written up was denied
by Judge Ellsworth to-day, and another
motion for $3.50 for the same purpose was
taken under advisement.
The Defendants attorney admitted that
he held an assignment OF S33215 shares OF