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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-30
or GENERAL INTEREST TO
THE PACIFIC COAST
Vancouver Soldier to Be Discharged From
the SeVWce-PeHSions for Vest
ern Veterans


WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-By direc-
ton of the Acting Secretary of War,
Sergeant James McAllen, Company C,
Fourteenth Infantry. now at Van
couver Barracks. Washington, will be
discharged from the service of the
United States on report of this order
by the commanding officer of his sta
ton.
The following pensions have been
granted: California-Original, James
A. Garland, Berdan, IS; William w.
Dorward, Los Angeles, Sc; Daniel F.
Dirreen, Soldiers Home. Berrien, IS to
So; William Woods, Woodland, IS to
IS; reissue, Aug. Rumpf. San Diego,
IS; Widows Indian Wars, Parmena E.
Bailey, Fresno. IS.
regOn-Original, John Cooper, Bea-
verton, Sc; original widow, etc, Loisa
Johnson. ST.
Washington-Origin Joseph L.
Brown, Ellensburg, So; George Dye,
Puyallup, IS.
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No clearly proved himself in your class
~ ne Mach II last. and it was only by the
greatest KING Of flu gkf d that not yP B aTe HoT
q ei1u Iii ever forget until your dying day
Y{ 6e 6 Si5i gg that he gave you then and
if if eyer he secures the OPPORTUNITY to
again face you in twenty-fqur-foot
p nii6S conciusively and beyond a question
IF ~ donbt whether or not he is in your
o ~ 10 WILLIAM A. BRADY.
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camhler chris Rogne Deod.

DENVER. Dec. 29.-Chris Boyne'
GAMBLER known from San Francisco to
Navv work. died to-day of consumption.
He was about SO years of age. About
two years ago his throat was cut by
Phil Walsh in a quarrel over woman.
Boyne's head was almost severed from
his body, but he recovered.
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uehtsbip so again Ready for Dvty.

ASTORIA, Or. Dec. 29.-Lightship
No. so. which for several years was
stationed off the river and which for
two months has been under repairs,
was successfully launched yesterday
afternoon at the Smith Point ship
yards Of the Astoria Iron Works. She
will be fitted out and placed in com
mission again at an early date. It is
understood that No. 81. now on duty
at the mouth Of the river. will then be
placed at a station on Puget Sound.
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FRERcH'S BODY WILL BE
BURIED IN CALIFORNIA.
Remains of the Oregon Cattle King to Be
Shipped to FED 5iuf-His Slayer
in CUSTODY.

BAKER CITY. Or, Dec. 2s.-The re-
mains of Peter French, the millionaire
cattleman who was killed by Edward
L. Oliver last Sunday in Diamond Val
ley, Harvey County, will be brought
here tomorrow. After being embalm-
ed they will be shipped to Red Bluff,
Cal, the home Of the mother OF the
deceased. 1t is understood that Oliver
is in custody at Burns, the county seat
Of Harvey County.
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cSRiSTAE EE0EAEoR BANQUET.
Trip TO San Francisco Supplies the Texts
for Toasts.

BOSTON. Dec. ga reunion and
banquet of the Christian Endeavor
California excursionists was held to-
day at Hotel Brunswick About 175
members We're present. Rev. E. L.
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GENERAL BLARc0 TO
Be cU8A'S GOVERNOR.
EUtonomie Legislation Which the Spanish
Wish to Pat into Effect at Once.

HAVANA. via Key West. Dec. 2s.-
The Gazette (officiaD prints the au-
tonomic legislation for Cuba. General
Blanco, In his edict. assumes supreme
command OF all branches OF the Gov
eminent as the delegate of the crown
Ministers of State. War. Navy and
Foreign Affairs, who reside In Madrid
and viii continue TO dictate TO General
Blanco what he shall do In carrying
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British Narsbips Sail for Esquimauff.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 29.-The British
cruiser Leander and the torpedo boat
destroyer virago left for EsQuimault
this afternoon.
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Brigadier-GeneraI R. de c. Army Of LIB
Grafton, Fifth Corps Division.
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TRUMBULL.
A SAD CASE OF DROWNING.

SAD CASE OF DROWNING.
Some time Sunday James Beatty went
in bathing in the dam above Tait's Mills.
He was all alone, aud it is supposed that
he unexpectedly found himself in deep
water and, being unable to swim, was
drowned. For some time his where
abouts were unknown, and after many
hours searching his clothes were found
near the dam. With some effort his
body was raised from the bottom Of the
dam. He was taken to Bridgeport by an
undertaken where he will be buried.
James was an industrious young man
who was great comfort to his parents
They are almost Frustrated with grief at
their great loss and they have the sym
patty of every one in this, their great
trial. Mr. Beatty has recently exchanged
his farm for some Bridgeport property,
and will shortly move. The farm, it is
understood, comes into possession of Mr.
Warren of Bridgeport.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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A. Nichols attended the wedding re-
ception of Rev William A. Beardsley in
New Haven.
BRIDGEPORT.
THE GENERAL CELEBRATION.

THE GENERAL CELEBRATION.
For the past few months the chief
topic has been the bicycle parade which
was announced for the 9TH of the present
month and as the time approached the
excitement ran high. The enter
prising Post-Telegram spared no pains
to make it the event of the national
holiday and they were successful to the
end. OF course Young America was
full Of patriotism and before the day
arrived, began the work of celebrating
and on Saturday the noise began, but as
Sunday approached the noise subsidized
to some extent until the hour of mid
night arrived when it seemed that..young
and old together We'd with each other
in making the most noise. The city was
astir shortly after midnight and bicy-
clists were everywhere. When morning
arrived the streets began to be crowded
and from early dawn until the time an
nounced for the grand parade one could
hardly crowd their way through the
streets. The scene around the Post
building, which was handsomely decor
ated, was an exciting one and IS the
different divisions formed, policemen
were kept busy in keeping order. There
was some delay in starting and conse-
quently some tiresome waiting. Headed
by the police mounted on wheels the
divisions under efficient aids
proceeded TO Seaside park
where countermarch was given
and viewed by the judges. Leaving the
Park they proceeded in the line of march
and all along the route were heartily
applauded. Some of the riders dropped
out OF line before they reached Washing
ton avenue, on account of the heat. The
display OF wheels was far ahead OF last
year and the visiting wheelmen were in
fine trim. Itiwould take too much space
to mention al but 1t is sufficient to say
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Her daughter, Mrs Bradley of Green
field Hill, has been staying with her for
short time.
Mr. Bookstaver has recently moved in
TO one of the new houses in the Center,
near the store.
Mrs Fred Raschpichler met with a
great loss, Friday, in the burning of her
little home near Tait's Mills. She is ex-
pecting to live during the summer in
what has been known as the Armory.
The farmers about here are harvesting
an unusually heavy crop of hay.
A special town meeting has been called
for Saturday afternoon, and amorg the
important business items to be acted
upon is whether this town will observe
its first centennial in any public manner.
Other towns have observed this anniver-
sary and this item in the warning will no
doubt receive earnest attention.
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having variety shows closed. Let the
good work go on.
Henry A. House is busily engaged in
building three launches for New York
parties. They IRE to have the new i'm
proved boilers
Mr. Jenning3, of Southport launched
his boat last week. It is entered for the
races at Oyster Bay.
Mr. Playelle of New York has char
tered for the season, the oyster sloop
"Ward w." belonging to Nor walk
parties.
The moonlight sail given under the
auspices of the First Baptist Christian
Endeavor society on Monday night was
a success, and the ride up the Sound to
SaYin Rock, where fireworks were
viewed, was an enjoyable one. A large
attended.
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Henry Nichols manufactured the clam
cbowder for the celebration and it was
pronounced good. The ice cream and
cake was excellent.
Mr. and Mrs A. B. Curtis were antici-
pati1g a trip to Brooklyn for Wednesday
of this week.
Blacksmith c L. Smalley's little
daughter had an unfortunate 9th of July,
for on that day she had the bad luck to
have her arm broken.
Miss Mae A. Osborne is at Barnett,
VI, where she has gone to attend the
wedding of school friend. Her must
cal ability is appreciated in that she was
selected to play the wedding march. She
will be absent from home with friends.
there for about a month.
Stepney friends will be pleased to
know that Mrs Lila Boydson, formerly
AhLss hL4a hOOICt "CiSOuCu odDy ElA1
TO her home on June 80.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Lyon of Bethel have
been guests OF Mrs Charles E. Lyon.
Charles Banks, wife and daughter of
Bridgeport have been entertained at See
ley Perry's.
Mrs M. B. Hawley has entertained
Miss Mildred Nichols of Bridgeport for
few days.
Miss Bride of Eastor has been the
guest of her sister, Miss Nellie Bride.
Mrs A. Langenberg, after an extend
ed visit with relatives in New York and
New Jersey, has returned home. She
was accompanied by her neice, Miss
Uven, of New York.
Mr. and Mrs j. Hinckley, Mr. and Mrs
W. Skinner, aud John Hinckley, Jr., of
Bridgeport and George Leiberknecht of
Jersey City Heights spent Sunday at A.
Langenberg's.
Mrs Pauline White passed Sunday
with her daughter, Mrs Thomas Perkins,
at Huntingtown.
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81 MAIN, COR. STATE STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

that the parade from all standpoiuts was
grand affair and the Post-Telegram
managers are to be congratulated on
their success and excellent work. Their
firm was we'll advertised. At the close
of the march dinner was enjoyed and in
the afternoon the crowds went to Pleas
ure Beach where one of the best bicycle
races seen in some time was held.
Standing room was at premium and
many awere disappointed at not being
able to attend. In the evening
the Wheelmen's carnival was given and
dancing was the order until II O'Clock.
The whiting wheelmen are loud in their
praises of onr clubs here who enter
tanned them in such high style and from
all appearances they certainly enjoyed
the delights of Park City. There was
amusement for all and picnic and sailing
parties were in order. In the evening
fine displays of firework were seen
throughout the city and the general
bonn harding continued up to very late
hour. 1t was an ideal holiday and one and
all seemed to enjoy it to their best abil-
ity. When another year rolls around it
is hoped that the celebration may be
still greater and that patriotism may be
stronger in the hearts of all who live
under the stars and stripes.
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MONROE.
MAY SIT IN THE JURY BOX.

The following persons may have the
pleasure of serving on jury as their
names have been selected from Monroe
township by the selectmen O. j. Sher-
wood, w. W. Bliss, o. S. Blackman, D.
G. Wells, A. L. Burr, D. A. Nichols, F.
w. Wheeler, Ell. E. Clark, D. M. Burr, j.
Ell. Hawkins, @. D. Porter, E. Sherman,
L. S. Patterson,J. Burr,L. D. Lane, John
Lake, B. Squires, A. Banks, E. S. Ohm
stead, G. L. Burr, W. French, A. B. Cur
tbs, j. T. Eastwood, Charles Powell, j.
T. Porter, B. Sherman, G. Burr Nichols,
:. G. Brakeman, G. S. Coley, P. Hubbell,
c. E. Osborne, E. Turney.
Mrs Martin J. Mallett has returned
home from Virginia.
r.. L. Goldsborough was home for the
Fourth.
Mr. and Mrs Whitney Walton of Ridge
wood, N. j., were at DR. j. q. Stevens,
j. FL. Brewster and family at B. l..
Hurd's and Mr. and Mrs G. e. Turney at
William r. Ferris over the Fourth.
Miss Minnie Edwards entertains her
friend, Miss Jennie Sherwood, Of Trum-
bull.
Mrs Clara Rodgers Of New Haven is
staying with Mrs William R. Ferris.
George Bennett. r. W. Wheeler, Am
brose Hurd and Weir Goldsborough at
tended the Hartford races.
VIII Carpenter has returned home to
Chicago.
Miss Rose and Robert Sinclair have at
tended the funeral Of their aunt, Miss 3.
Drummond, at Brooklyn. N. y.
Miss Elna Stevens has new Hart
ford wheel.
MRS Elizabeth Beardsley and Mrs p.
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WEST REDDING:
CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.
A cottage prayer meeting was held at
the home of Mr. Knapp On Thursday
evening. Rev SaYer was the leader.
Mr. and Mrs A. c. osborse and family
spent the Fourth at Bell Island.
Mrs Kimbal and son has returned to
New Haven.
Mr. and Mrs Talmadge and party of
friends from Norwalk stopped at Mr.
Whites on Friday night on their way
to Naugatuck. They returned on Mon
day. stopping at j. Stuart's.
Edward Durgy and family attended
family reunion at the house of Mr. and
Mrs Daniel Warner in Bethel, the 9th of
July. Twenty-Five were present from
Bridgeport, Litchfield, Woodbury.,
Bethel and Danbury. It was a day that
viii be long remembered by those pres
emit. They all enjoyed themselves very
much. Mr. and Mrs Warner are noted
for their hospitality in entertaining their
guests.
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HOW THEY CELEBRATED.

At or just before the midnight hour OF
Sunday, the Fourth, J. p. Hill and his
faithful Lieutenant, Dennis Connors, in
spired by spirit Of patriotism, and some
other kind of spirit, took a cannon be-
longing to Putnam Camp, and with a
good supply Of powder started out to cell
citrate the national holiday In the old
fashioned way. Taking the hometown
road they gave salute at every house,
in some cases breaking windows BY the
big loads they put in. Having exhaust
ed their ammunition, they returned the
gun towards morning, In q damaged con-
dition. When Mr. Workman. the super
intendent of the park, heard of the esca-
pade, he was WrAthy, and lost no time IN
setting the machinery Of the law IN mo-
tions and Constable Bartram soon had the
culprits Ii custody. They were taken to
the park, tried and convicted of breach
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of the peace, and fined. They will now
learn to be little more temperate, not
only in their patriotism, but their drink
Aside from this demonstration the day
was nothing different from every other
day, save for the popping of an occasion
al frecracker or fireworks in the evening
at private houses.
Robert and Fordie Osborne spentI the
Fourth with relatives at New Hamburg
on the Hudson.
Mrs Goodale is with her daughter, Mrs
R. Dayton, and will probably make Red
ding her permanent home.
J.P. Mcdonald has begun carrying the
mail under his four-year contract. Here
after he will wait at night for the 40
train up from New York.
Miss Kitty Shaw has new bicycle and
has joined the increasing army of wheel
men and women in Redding.
A holly contested ball game took place
on the Ridge, Monday afternoon, be-
tween Redding and Bethel nine. Bethel
won by one run after play of seven in
nings. AS some of Redding's best men
were absent it was very creditable
showing for the home nine.
Mrs Fl. S. Barnes and son, Herbert, are
spending few days with S. S. Osborn.
Boarders are beginning to arrive in
town. Ten or more are expected at the
home of J. N. Nickerson and the Ayres
family of Brooklyn are expected at Wal
ter Edmonds'.
George J. Banks of Easton was in town,
last week, and overhauled two organs.
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REDDING.
THE SHOOTING OF PETER CLARK.

THE SHOOTING OF PETER CLARK.
The shooting of Peter Clark by his
brother, Tom, has been the all absorbing
topic of conversation for the past week.
How it occurred, what penalty, if any,
would be inflicted, and every conceivable
phase of the tragedy has been discussed
till worn threadbare. AS some of the
accounts in papers giving history of the
affair are erroneous, we give the facts as
near as they will probably ever be
known. On Thursday, July l, c. E..
Morehouse, the employer of Peter and
Thomas Clark, left them in a field near
the house, hoeing corn, while he went to
Danbury. Soon after his departure, the
two men started for the house to get ci-
der. Finding it locked up, they pro-
cured crowbar and pried open a kitch.
en- window, went into the cellar and drank
what cider they wanted. Not satisfied
with this, they sta rted out on voyage of
discovery, in search of something better,
which they found in the shape of some
old wine. Filling up on this, they soon
became very drunk. In the room they
also found revolver, belonging to Mr.
Morehouse, which Tom picked up, and
while pointing or handing it to his broth.
er it exploded, sending bullet into his
throat and .inficting a fatal wound.
Shocked and partly sobered by the acct
dent, he rushed down stairs, out into the
lot, caught and harnessed two horses to
a lumber wagon, placed his brother in it
and hurried for Bethel in search of doc
tor There he was arrested for drunken
ness aud furious driving, put in the lock
up and subsequently sent to iail for 80
days. DR. Hart took the wounded man
to the hospital in Danbury, where he died
on Saturday at a. m. His tragic death
was sad blow to his widowed mother.
The brother who is the innocent cause of
his death Is very much downeast and feels
his unfortunate position keenly. 1t ia to
be hoped that il will be lesson he will
never forget, but in the future he will let
all intoxicants alone. One other brother.
Eugene, also survives him, the mother
being entirely dependant on her boys for
support. The funeral of Peter Clark took
place on Tuesday at 10a. N. Sheriff Gro
fut brought Tom down that he might par
ticipatesin the last sad rites of his unfor-
tunate brother.
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NJ ore,

Medicinal value in bottle of Hoods Sarsa~
parilla than in any other preparation.
M ore skill is required, more care taken, more
expense incurred in its manufacture.
1t costs the proprietor and the dealer
More but it costs the consumer less, as he
gets more doses for his money.
More curative power is secured by its peculiar
combination, proportion and process.
which make it peculiar to itself.
More people are employed and more space oc-
cupied in its Laboratory than any other.
More wonderful cures effected and more ties.
timonials received than by any other
More sales and more increase year by year
are reported by druggists. -,
More people ar taking Hoods Sarsaparille
today than any other, and more are
taking today than ever before
More and STILL MORE reasons might be
given why you Should take
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HOW THE FOURTH WAS PASSED.

The Fourth passed off quietly here.
Some one succeeded in ringing the
church bell few times in the early
morning, and the youth used up their
usual allowance of fireworks. A goodly
number went to Bridgeport TO see the BIZ
cycle parade, and some Of the young
people by invitation joined the First
Baptist Christian Endeavorers in a
moonlight sail off the harbor.
w. N. French and wife spent the Sab
bath with Mr. and Mrs Nelson French.
Miss Mile Burton Is visiting friends
in Meriden.
Mrs Charles Sterling has been very i'll
bus has almost completely recovered.
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CHURCH NOTES.

Rev and Mrs w. F. White and daugh.
ter have returned from short vacation
spent in the CatskiIls.
Three persons were received into the
membership of the Congregational
church last Sunday morning.
Mrs Mary Eaton, Miss Clara and Miss
Frances Eaton, of Ware, Mass, are Wis
iting at the parsonage. Miss Frances
Eaton sang in the church and at Beth
any Mission, Sunday.
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Henry Hodge has returned from
Eaton's Neck, L. l., and will remain in
the city the rest Of. the season.
Mrs DR. Bowers has been entertaining
her mother for the past week.
William Downes sof CORTLAND street
has entertained college friends. this
week.
The moral and law-abiding citizens of
this city are rejoicing that the largest
music hall has had to close its doors for
want of patronage and the city fathers
will soon have the others and all places
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The objective point of the surplus of the
receipts was lamps for street lighting.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Mr. Braman has appointed a pray
ermeeting for the judd district chool-
at the usual hour.
Rev and Mrs Luddington of Shelton
were guests of Rev and Mrs Braman at
the Baptist parsonage, over the Fourth
celebration and passed Monday night
with them.
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Henry Nichols manufactured the clam
chowder for the celebration and it was
pronounced good. The ice cream and
cake was excellent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
ANOTHER REGISTRATION DAY.
! let Every Democrat be Sure His Name
is on the Books.

This is again registration day-thr third
one. There remains after this only one
and a half more days for voters in the
city election, who have not already done
so. to put their names on the regis,ra tion
books.
If you have not already attended to
this matte you had better do so 1t once.
You may not be able to do so next Sat
urday or it may he even more lncon-
yenient then it is now.
The following are places for reglstn-
ton and the names of the registrars:
First Wartl-Kennett' store, corner
of Jo"es and Salisbury Registrars: l..
II. Lumsden (Dem.), X. b. Crutchfield,
Pop.). and J. X. Rogers, CRep.D
Second Ward-Haynes' shop. corner
of Blcant and Morgan.-Reg;strars: c.
A. Sci ark, Dem.), o. NJ. Marshburn,
Pop), and Thomas Taylor, (Rep)
Third Ward-Jones' warehouse, corner
Blount and Davie.-Registrars NJ. K.
Haynes, Dem.), A. j. Scarborough,
Pop.), and Henry Christmas, (Repo
Fourth Ward-City lot, corner of Sails
bury and Davie.-Registrars w. A. Cat
tbs, Dem), w. f. Debnam. Repo, and
w. III. Strother, Pop)
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TO TEST THE REVENUE ACT.
The Governor has Brought Suit Against
the State Auditor.

The Governor has Brought Suit Against
the State Auditor.
The Governor has brought suit against
the State Auditor asking that a peremp-
tory mandamus be issued preventing him
from printing and sending out the tax
lists, leyying the taxes on real and per-
sonal property, as provided for by the
rectn Legislature.
The new Revenue Act levies 46 cents
on the 500 valuation of real and per-
sonal property, as State tax, and
S129 on the poll. The Constitution,
however, requires that the poll tax shall
be three times the property tax on 500,
but that the poll tax shall never exceed 81,
except for special purposes. Therefore
in order to preserve this equation between
property and poll, the poll tax should have
been $1.3S.
The State Auditor is proceeding to
glave prepared the tax lists for the differ
.cat counties with the poll tax placed al
s1.29. as printed in the Revenue Act The
Governor has brought suit against the
Auditor asking for a writ of peramptory
snandamus to compel him to put the pol
tax on the list at $l.3S.
The Attorney General appearing fo7
the Auditor has demurred to the com
'plaint, Messrs. c. A. Cook, John w
Hinsdale. and j. G. l.. Harris represen
the Governor. Judge Adams will be il
the city to-day and the matter will be ar
gued before him and later taken to tn,
Supreme court.