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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
BORROWED ALIMONY.
Frank Bacon Will Apply for a Rsduc-
tion of the Amount to Be Paid
to His Wife.

OAKLAND. CAL, March 23,-Notice
was hl-d to-day by the attorneys of Frank
P. Bacon that they would move the court
to "reduce the amount ordered TO be paid
monthly by defendant to the plaintiff to
such sum as under the circumstances
the defendant is financially able to pay"
Last fall Mr.. Bacon was ordered to pay
his wife $3.50 month for the support of
herself and children. This was soon after
proceedings for divorce had been insti-
tuted by Mrs. Bacon. He says now that
it is impossible for him to comply with
the order. In his affidavit he claims that
his entire fortune consists OF one-sixth
interest In the Bacon Land and Loan
Company, a corporation with capital
stock of $4,000 From this for the
three months ending February % he re-
ceived $576 H. For seven months prior
to February % his total income was about
$1O45.
He declares that the money paid his
wife and his own personal expenses was
borrowed OF his mother, but that he can
no longer secure funds from her. He be-
lieves that his wife's expenses should be
curtailed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

CLEANERS LEAVE BROADWAY AA.
y wharf, San Francisco. follows:
For ports in Alaska, March ~, ~ April l, d
IL, 16, 81 26, and every fifth day thereafter, at
A. M.
For Victoria and Vancouver (B. CO., Port Town
send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and
New w atcom (Belli1gham Bay, Wash). 8 A. n
Mar 2, z, IL. II, 22 27 and every fifth day there
after, connecting at Vancouver with the c. P. r.
R., at Tacoma with n. p. R. r., at Seattle with q.
N. Ry., at Port Townsend with Alaska steamers
For Eureka, Arcata and Fields Landing (Hum-
boldt Bay), str. Pomona p. NJ, March J. g. 9, Is,
IT. 81. 25, 20 and every fourth day thereafter.
For Santa Cruz. Monterey. San Simeon. Cayuco4
Port Hartford (san Luis obispo) Gaviota, Santa
Barbara, Ventura Hueneme, san Pedro, East San
Pedro (Los Angelesl and Newport, at 9 A. NJ.
Mar h g. z IL, l5 10. 23. 27, 81 and every fourth
day thereafter.
For San Diego. stopping only at Port Harrori
(San Luis Obispo) santa Barbara, Port Los An
eeles. Redondo clos Angeles) and Newport, IL
AM Mch. l. 5, g. IS, IL 2l. rs, 30 and every fourth
day thereafter.
For Ensenada San Jose del Cabo. Mazatlan. Ls
Paz and Guaymas (Mexico), steamer Orizabas 10
A. NJ 25th of each month
I he Company reserves the right to change with
out previous notice steamers, sailing dates and
hours of sailing. Ticket office-Palace HOTEL
New Montgomery street.
GOODALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen'l Agents.
10 Market ST., San Francisco.
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DID NOT RETURN
TO SEEK REVENGE
Mrs. Douglass Denies the
Stories of Revolvers
and Murders.
While Not Pleased With Her
Ex'Husband She Graves
Seclusion.
Says That She Has Had More Nc.
toriety Than Her Moiesty
Can Appreciate.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, !
90S Broadway, March %. {

Mrs. George A. Douglas, whose husband
recently obtained divorce because his
wife thought more of horses than of him,
returned from Los Angeles this morning
and went 10 the home of her aunt in Fruit
vale, where she is now stopping.
All kinds of rumors preceded and sue.
ceeded her arrival in Oakland, and all
were to the effect that she had come home
we'll equipped to take summary vengeance
ON her late husband. because of certain
articles which have recently been published
rejecting upon her treatment of Mr.. Doug
las during their married life.
The articles referred to place Mrs. Doug
las in any thing but an enviable light.
These stories OF course reached Mrs. Doug.
las in Los Angeles; acting on the impulse
OF the moment she uttered some angry
expressions, which carried a meaning yery
different from that which she intended
thew should.
Her expressions of anger quickly
reached her old home and something SEN
sational if not tragic was expected as soon
as it was known she had left Los Angeles
for Oakland
One of the stories circulated even went
so far as 10 state that Mrs. Douglas was
returning armed with revolver, for the
purpose of wreaking summary vengeance.
Mrs. Douglas was at the home of her
aunt this afternoon and stated that all
stories about revolvers and other sensa-
tionaI things were untounded. She SAID
she had no revolver and had no intention
of killing her husband. Although
was not particularly pleased with the
manner in W ich he is reported to
have spoken about me-" she said, II
am not paying any attention to the mat
ter. The reasons why we could not live
together were sufficiently explained at
the divorce trial, and I do not know of
any thing that has developed since that
time. l was very much surprised to find
that Mr.. Douglas had permitted himself
to be interviewed for the purpose of max
ing q sensational article, because it did
not reflect any more credit on him than
on me.
II have no desire to go around with a
revolver on any such ctupid errand. Mr.
Douglas and can both live in the same
world. provided we are not forced to live
together, and l think the best thing he
can do is TO keep quiet. 1 certainly have
had more notoriety than l appreciate"
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was framed at the last meeting, and which
provides for considerable reduction in
TIE current rates, was passed to print. In
opposition 10 the proposed reduction, the
water company presented statement to
the effect that the cost of placing the
hydrants. pipes and other appurtenances
oeslred by the town, as consideration
Tor re-esla abisning the old rates. would be
between $45 600 and $4,000 and would
exhaust the entire income OF the business.
1t was stated that even the ola rates did
pany and that the board in fixing rates
had no right TO regard as untrue the COM
pany's statement until it was proved false.
The ordinance was put through, notwith-
standing the opposition on the part of the
com panY.
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meet for the first time on Monday even-
ing next. The other officers are still in
doubt as when they can claim their ,osi-
tions. The charter says: Every officer
shall hold his office until the expiration vf
the term for which he was elected or ap-
pointed and until his successor is elected
or appointed and qualified; ana where no
other period is prescribed the term OF
such officer shall not exceed two years.
Paid His Wager.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 23.-James
Kennedy of Company F has received pay
ment in iuil of Young Marine of the same
com pany of a wager made that FltZsim-
mons would win al the late carnival. The
agreement was that the loser was 10
trundle the winner down Broadway in
wheelbarrow. Last evening the ride was
enjoyed. They were pelted with -four at
first. then drum and fife were placed in
the lead and the procession moved down
and up the main thoroughfare.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
BERKELEY MEETS DEFEAT.
Alameda Alerts VanQuish the Unfver-
sity Nine by Score of
Twelve to Eight.

BERKELEY, CAL, March 23.-The
University baseball ninc met their Water
loo this afternoon at the hands of the
Alameda Alerts, losing hotly contested
game to the latter by score of II to 8.
Up to the beginning OF the fifth inning
things were in Bcrkeley's favor.
Neither team had its best players on
deck. Hennesey was gone from Berke-
ley's first base and Krug from third, and
Mckee was substituted for Moskimon IN
the box because of an injury to the lat
ier's hand. Though the runs were in
favor of the Alerts, the summary ap-
pended will show somewhat of an advan-
tage In favor of Berkeley from the point
of view of accurate baseball.
Following were the players and their
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
Survey of the Adams Estate.

OAKLAND, CAL, Marca 23-County
Surveyor Mushammer is making a careful
survey of the Adams estate preparatory to
fixing the lines and grades OF the streets
and sewers for the same in case the prop
erty should be placed upon the market
No attempt has yet been made to subdi-
vide or sell the property, but the present
work is being done to facilitate work
whenever it shall be.
Is This Suicide?
OAKLAND CAL, March 23.-Articles
of gentleman's wearing apparel were
found on the Twelfth street dam to-day
and turned over t. the police. They con-
sist of collar, pair of cuffs and pair of
shoes. The question is asked, Were they
lost, thrown away or did some despondent
person cast himself into the waters to end
his existence? No clsw has yet been
found Of the owner.
Greater Oakland.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 23-The oppo-
nents to annexation filed protest with
the City Clerk to-day with about forty
five names attached. This gives the
friends of the movement great deal of
courage and it is now asserted that Greater
Oakland is assured.
The End OF the Term.
OAKLAND. CAL, March 23.-City At
torney Plersol and Councilman Dam have
agreed 10 retire and assume office on
April 1, in the absence of any fixed date
in the charter. The new Council will
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
Political Equality Club.

ALAMEDA, CAL, March 23.-The Po-
lirical Eq qaality Club has decided TO con-
tinue its organization and work for the
object of its existence without ceasing.
The memb bers are confident of success and
will continue to meet and plan their cam
paigns as usual.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
HUNTING HER ENEMY.
San Francisco Wife Attacks a Clerk
for Making Her Husband
Presents.

OAKLAND. CAL, March 23-Miss Kate
Murphy, window-dresser in the store of
Abrahamson Bros, was attacked by an
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
positions


Ease hits-U. C's 16. Aerts 10. Stolen bases
U. C's A, Alerts4. Assists-U. C.'s ~, Alerss 8
Errors-U. C.s 13 Aerts 6. Put outs-U. C.'s
81, A.erts 26. Earnei rum. C.'s Q. Aerts
Two-base hits-Sykes and Krug. Home runs
Foster and Eiston for U; C's, none for Aler's
On na,is@us C,s Aierss strke ou,acgv Nc.
Keel, by Moskimon z, by Sykes 8, by Kaarsberg
l. Lett on bases-U. CPS 10: Alerts z. Double
plays-McLaren unassisted. Foster to Elston to
Hall, Goldsworthy to Brockhof
Time-Two hours. UmpiIe-Tip O'Nei. Scorer
Crawford.
His Play a Success.
BERKELEY, CAL, March 23-Pro-
fessor L. d. Styles new play, "The Chap
lain's Revenge" scored great success
tonight at Shattuck Hall. The perform.
ance was in four acts, and was presented
by cast of amateurs, all of whom are
connected with the State University. The
play itself which is taken from Walter
Besant's "Chaplain of the Fleet" is
possessed of all the essential qualities of
successful drama.
q crowded house, will 60 10 the Students
Ad Society and the English department
library. Following was the cast OF char
acters:
The Rev. Gregory Shovel, D. D., Francis
Curzon Baron Braxted of Braxted &
Earl of Eversleigh, G. D. Kierluff; Sir Robert
Levett of Fayersham Hail. Kent, w. w. Mien |;
Will beNctt, lis SUI, L. II marry 1eu-
pie Esq. J. A. Elstrom; Sir Miles Lackington,
Bart, 6. L. Cross; Solomon Stallebrass J. N.
Force; Richard Savage H. c; Harmon; Henry
David, G. L. Cross; Thomas. F. T. Bioletti !;
Gether Founder NJ. D., F. r. C. S.. F. T. Bio
letti; postboy c. w. Coleman; Lady
Levett, Miss l.. Z. Moller; Nancy Levett, her
daughter, Miss E. B. Lyle; Mistress Esther
Pimpernel, Miss f. Kieru #; Mrs. Gambit of
Four street Cornwall, Miss A. j. Henry; Kitty
Pleydell, Miss A. #. Brown.
There is some talk of reproducing the
play in San Francisco in the near future
as a benefit to the track athletic team Of
the university.
Sophomores Tied Up.
BERKELEY, CAL, March 23.-After
waiting all night on the hills back Of the
university grounds, beside blazing fire,
a party Of 100 or more fres men were at
tackled by about half as many "sophs" at
$50 this morning. The "Sophs" were
bound hand and foot within fifteen min
utes. The freshies had things their own
way. and the result was so one-sided that
they have little to gloat over. Tonight
their class mum ber-"00'-in huge white
letters on the greenswdrd tells of the
strength of the freshmen.
Lower Water Rates.
BERKELEY, CAL, March 23.-The
Town Trustees had another lively discus
sion over the water rate question last
night. As a result the ordinance which
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24

Within few years 200 artesian wells
have been opened in Queensland, yielding
125 600 900 gallons Of water day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
The Coming Election.

ALAMEDA, CAL, March 23-The City
Trustees have made the necessary order
for the coming election. On the ballots
will appear the names of candidates for
the position of Library. Trustee, regard
less of whether Buid signs the bill or not.
The question OF issuing liquor Licenses
will also be voted on by precincts. Only
one Trustee voted against this PROPOSE
ton, Mr.. Hammond, who is saloon.
keeper himself
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
Fighting Clam-Diggers.

ALAMEDA, CAL, March pa couple of
clam-diggers, one a white man named
Muller and the other Chinaman named
Lee Jong, bo'h belon ing in San Fran
CISCO, got into a row bout their ''caims"
over near Bay Farm Island to-day. and in
the melee shotgun in Muller's hands was
discharged and the contents were lodged
in the legs of the Mongolian. Muller was
arrested. hut protests it was all an acci-
dent. The Chinaman tells a different
story, however.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24

BERKELEY, CAL, March 23.-The
Town Trustees had another lively discus
sion over the water rate question last
night. AS result the ordinance which
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Cane Charles Fair.

The tenth annual fair Of the Ches-
apeake Agricultural Association was
success this year in attendance
races and in many other respects
The gate receipts were perhaps
larger than any in the history of the
organization. There was a game OF
base ball each day, in which the
Cape Charles team was winner over
Crisfield on first day, and over Nor
folk on the second and third days
The balloon ascension each day was
a drawing card and success. In the
races Accomac sustained her reputa'
ton as the owner of fine horses.
Stella, owned by Robert L. Parks
won in minute class on first day and
2:35 class in second day; j. R., owned
by j. R. Bull, on second day, in the
free for all, lost in the fifth heat with
Bursar, about neck; Nellie owned
by Douglas Wilkins, got second money
on second day and Lady Maud, Thos
H. Nelson, owner, got Sd money on
third day in PAS class; Lamp Girl, Mr.
j. R. Bull, owner, won on third day
in 2:25 class with Little Guy as close
competitor and getting third money.
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Camp dee ting Notes.

On Saturday, the 18th, President
E. H. Rowe, of the Southern Semi
nary, Bowling Green, Va, visited the
meeting in the interest of his school
In the morning of the same day, a
childrens revival meeting was held,
and in the afternoon there was q
Sunday school meeting. Speeches
were made by several of the school
superintendent present. On Sunday
large congregation assembled
The meeting closed on Monday
There were thirty or more CONVEX
sions during the meeting. The meet
ings were we'll attended throughout
General good order prevailed ano
many enjoyed themselves very much
both spiritually and socially. The
only trouble reported was that on
Sunday night during service, some
sneaking Williams, interfered with the
teams and vehicles on the grounds
having turned horses loose and cut
in pieces carriages and harness.
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Death of Capt. George G Savage.
DELEGATE.

Capt. George G. Savage died last
Tuesday after lingering illness at
his home at Cape Charles, aged GA
years, and the announcement. though
expected for sew eral weeks, will be re-
ceived with sorrow and regret in all
parts of the Eastern Shore of Vir-
ginia. AS Confederate soldier, sheriff
of Accomac. mayor of Cape Charles,
and editor of the Headlight, he was
well known to and highly respected
by them and had place 10 their af-
fections for his many general and
social qualities which cannot soon
be forgotten. The conspicuous gal
lantry with which he served as cap
tain in the Confederate army is
worthy of especial mention at this
time, and will ever be a rich heritage
to his children and their descendants.
HIS remains were taken by special
train of the N. Y, P. & N. R. r. Co.,
to Eastville, on Wednesday,, and in
tered by the Masons, OF which he
was an honored member, after gener-
al services conducted by Revs. Will
liam Fisher and P. H. Purnell in the
cemetery of the Baptist Church of
that place. His wife, four sons,
George c.. Charles, Howard and
Frank Savage, and one daughter,
Mrs. Herbert Nottingham, survive
him.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-21

The oystermen of Atlantic Associa.
ton and vicinity held meeting at
Atlantic, Saturday night, August Z
1897.
Mr.. L. H. Chesser was elected chair
man and Mr.. j. w. Taylor, secretary
The object of the meeting was
stated by the chairman to be to take
some steps to prevent the violation
of the law prohibiting the taking OF
small oysters from the rocks during
the month of August. After short
speeches by w. H. niles, L. H. Ches-
ser, s. w. Matthews and others,
many of the oystermen present
pledged themselves to cause the ar
rest and prosecution of any persons
continuing to violate this law.
In order to give warning to all per
ons, it was ordered, that copy of
the proceedings be published in the
PENINSULA ENTERPRISE.
L. n CEEssER, Chm.
JOS. W. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
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Mr.. EDIToR:-We closed on Mon
day morning, 18th. one OF the grand
est campmeetings ever held on this
shore. Everyone agreed that this
was the most orderly meeting they
had ever seen on the ground. 1t was
not picnic, but religious gather
ing. The preaching was of the first
order. The singing done by Prof.
Foster pleased all. The music by
the choir under the leadership of
Rev. J. w. Eure, was splendid. Near
ly three score and ten souls were
converted. These results were large
ly due to efforts put forth by the
committee. They tried carefully to
avoid everything that would dis
tract attention from the one pur-
pose. They were very careful in dis
posing of the privileges and in the
limitations placed upon them. These
privileges were not put out to the
highest bidder The prices were
fixed by the committee; applications
were then received for the privileges,
and the committee then determined
to whom they should be granted. No
selling was allowed on the Sabbath,
except what was deemed necessity.
These are the facts, the Accomac
News to the contrary, notwithstand-
ing. E. E. HARRELL.
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ASSawaIis M.

On Thursday afternoon, August 9G,
the members of tho Atlantic Baptist
church will hold u festival at that
place.
John Matthews ia confined to his
room with an attack of inilammatory
rheumatism. He has the sympathy
of his friends.
Mrs. Gildersleeve and children, OF
Portsmouth, Va. and Mrs Hathaway.
of New York, are visiting the family
of Geo. Winder, and other relatives
in this section.
Miss Rose Parralnore, the accom-
plishcd 4 lughtcr o DIR. Thomas Il.
Parramorc, Hampton, is visiting her
cousin Mrs. S w Matthews and other
relatives here.
That prince of good fellows, Leroy
Oldham, trusted clerk in Il large drug
house in Baltimore, is spending few
days with relatives and friends In
Temperanceville.
The ladies of NJ e. Sabbath school,
will hold festival in Taylors grove,
Tuesday afternoon, August, 9th.
Ice cream, cake, sc, and Il good sup
per will be served about 5 O'Clock.
The Tenperanceville girls and
their beaux spent Tuesday afternoon
on Wallops beach. All who went
had splendid time. Mrs. Hennie
West, OF Onancock, was chaperone OF
the party.
1t is to be hoped, that all who went
to the Baptist Association last week
on the yacht Winnie, had good
time and enjoyed themselves hugely.
The company feel under obligations
to kind friends for patronizing this
line, and also wish to thank Mr.. w.
Fl. Miles for services rendered in
making it pleasant for the passengers
on that occasion.
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s'ArKSIeY.

Mr.. Fletcher NJ. Lewis has qualified
as postmaster at Leemont.
D. F. White has been surveying at
Sanford and Saxes this week.
Mr.. Harry Tull, of Westover, is in
attendance at our campmeeting.
Mr.. Cornelius Kelly, the agent at
Pocomoke City, spent last Sunday at
our camp.
Miss Minnie White, of Stockton, Md,
is visiting Miss Mary White and
other friends.
Miss Annie Miles, of Atlantic, is
visiting Miss Ella Fox and attending
campmeeting.
Mr.. Miles Tull,of Marion, Md, spent
few days in our town on his way
to the Cape Charles Fair.
Our people are much pleased to
have the Accomac Association meet
SO near them another year.
Mr.. r. A. Causey has rented the
corner brick store house in Parksley
OF Mr.. j. r. Hickman and will open
up a general store.
The general expression of our peo-
pie is, that we have one of the best
tickets in the field for State officers,
that we have ever had.
Miss Willie Lucas, of Pocomoke City,
who has been spending a few days
with Miss Rertie White, left Tuesday
to visit her sister in Modestown.
Parksley Baptist Church has Ii
censed Ryland Sanford to preach and
unanimously recommended him to
the Education Board of Richmond
College as ministerial student.
Rev. Mr.. Deans, OF Windsor Acad-
envy, who has been spending a few
days in Parksley, left this week for
home, having secured the promise of
several pupils from this neighbor
hood for next session.
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, widow of
the late Jno. r. johnson, and
mother of D. Fl. Johnson, died last
Tuesday morning, aged 81 years, and
was buried in the family burying
ground. She leaves FIVE sons and
two daughters to mourn their loss.
By her death the community loses a
good neighbor, her church consis-
tent member, and heaven gains a
| bright jewel.
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Wachns,renEue.
A travelling circus spent a day and
night with us this week.

A travelling circus spent a day and
night with us this week.
Mr.. E. B. Scarborough and family,
formerly residents of our town, and
now residing in northampton, are
visiting Mr.. A. T. Mears.
Mr.. Hill, while loading cart with
potato barrels a few days ago, Sc
verely injured his hand, and Warren
Core, son of Capt. L. f. Core, sus
tanned an accidental scalp wound as
result of flying missile in the
street.
Considerable feeling is being man
Tested here, and strong indignation
expressed. over some charges report
ed as made by certain oystermen ct
Greenbackville, against Senator LIE
Cato. The report involves a charge
that Senator LeCato unduly inter
fered with Capt Sam Peterson, who
was en- deavoring to procure load OF
oysters at this place two years age
and that he made himself otherwise
disagreeable to Capt. Peterson IN
connection with the incident. This
charge our people Know to be false,
and they have been naturally
aroused by the report. The facts APP
pear to be that Capt. Peterson tried
to induce our oysternen to assist him
in procuring oysters after the lawful
season had expired, which, they, with
proper respect for the law, refused to
do, Senator LeCato having no connec-
ton whatever with the incident be-
yond the fact that he had informed
our people in regard to the change in
the law. An indignant protest is
being largely signed here by all our
citizens, without respect to party,
every one knowing the loyalty Of Sen
ator LeCato to our oystermen, and
branding the CHARGES againt him as
false and malicious.
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EXGurStOn.

The Harborton NJ. E. Church,
South, will have a grand excursion to
Old Point on the steamer Eastern
Shore, Monday, August 2Sd, 1897.
Ice cream, fruit, confectionery, etc,
will be sold during the trip and the
steamboat company will furnish
meals at their usual rates.
Fare for the round trip from all
Virginia points On the steamers
route, $500. COMMITTEE.