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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
MEADoRs' TRIAL BEGUN.
Attorney Deuprey's Tactics Fore shadow a Stubborn Fight to
 Save Jonas Ury's Slayer.


 OAKLAND, Oct 1.-The trial of Pri- vate James M. Meador, charged with the murder of Joseph Ury of Company c, Eighth Regiment of California Volun- teers, at Camp Barrett on August Is, was to-day begun in Superior Judge Els worths court.
 At the very outset Attorney Eugene Deuprey presented many technical objec- uons to the method of procedure, and thus much time was consumed. Before the first twelve taleSmen were put in the jury box and sworn Deuprey challenged the panel under the various sections of the code. but 1t was found that summon ing of the jurors had been made in proper form. Attorney Deuprey's tactics fore shadow another long, stubborn fight, similar to that in the Durrant case.
 A large number Of witnesses have been summoned to testify. Those on behalf of the people are J. B. Dickson, Major F.. V. Dudley, F. Silas, J. M Scott, Charles l.. Lunsholm, c. V. Sewall, Captain w. s. Barnes, Walter M. Murphy Joseph Rose, Thomas ". Jarvis, John Shinn, Lester Madden, Charles Rickett, Joe Bur- nett and Andy Derkum.
 The witnesses for the defense from Company C of the Eighth California Reg iment of Volunteers are Sergeants Pitts, StOckdale and Hawkins, Captain w s. Barnes First Lieutenant Cassidy, Second Lieutenant Emerson, Corporals Hodges, TagSett, Mays, Robertson and Reed, Pri- yates Eli Brannan, John Johnson, Kin caid C. Kicker, Manuel Vierra, C. D. Howard, H. WiIsey, Thomas Jarvis, George s. Fouts, James Edwards, Charles Alderman, and F. H. Denman, cashier of the Bank of Sonoma, John C. Thompson, A Anderson, w. Russ and Mrs. Meadors.
 In nearly every instance Judge Els worth oVerruled Attorney Deupreys ob- taken When court adjourned at o'clock but four jurors had been selected-G. l., Rode, Fritz BOehmer, J. l.. McCarty and E. H. Congdon.
 Oakland News Items.
 OAKLAND, Oct. 1.-The cases of J. F Piggott and Calvin Childs, charged with picking the pocket of Mrs. Wedermann, were to-day set by Police Judge Allen for
 John A. Britton, president of the Oak turned to-day from flying business trip To the East On the homeward journey he stopped at the Omaha Exposition.
 The first instaliment of State and comfy taxes for the fiscal year 1S9s-q9 is now due and will become delinquent the last Monday in November.
 added to the Fred Finch Orphanage, the large increase in the number of tho children in the home making this step necessary.
 nexed of the state of Gertrude Goldberg, who died in Weber County, Utah. NoVen- Der IT. 1884, to-day filed petition for the distribution of certain realty located in Brooklyn Township valued at about 5000 and which belongs to the estate.
 The Umatilla Mining Company filed ar ticles of incorporation to-day with County Clerk Jordan. The purposes include gen eral mining business, with principal place of business in Oakland. The directors are c. J. Garland, East Oakland; Daniel W Bass Seattle e- Wash ", , .rcsa D B. EdEards IdSg5o San Francisco, and K. B. Arper. East Oakland. The capital stock is $50 900, of which $S5Q has been actually subscrtbed<
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Won KapR's Indictments.

". von Kapff of Alameda, against whom the. Grand Jury yesterday returned five indictments for perjury, Is still languish- secure more than one bondsman willing to qualify on his bond for $10,G0O.
 The Grand Jury was again in session to-day still inquiring into the conduct of the Brooklyn Township Justices and Con stables. The indictments against Von Kap8 are all based on alleged irregulari- ties in bills sworn to by him as correct before eX-Justice c. 4. Swasey, Justice of the Peace II. T. Morris and Alameda City Recorder A. F. St. Sure
 It is contended by many that since the death of F. k. Shattuck. one of the mem tions of that body are void. because no substitute has been secured to fill the va C1OcV
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

Manufacturing Perjured Testimony
 Tsang Hip, said to be a clerk in the wholesale liquor firm of Yik Fong 6 Co.,, at 626 Jackson street, was arrested yester- day by order of Deputy Surveyor St. John while in the act of smuggling a let ter to Chan Ling Hong, Chinese fmm1-
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

chamber decided to permit the State Dairymen's Association to hold it's regu- lar convention in the rooms of the cham Der on the '14th and 10th inst.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Change of Schedule.

ALAMEDA, Oct. u.-The Alameda Company has inaugurated new, sched- ule on its syndicate lines. which went into effect this morning. The cars will no longer stop at Park street and return, but run from the power house on the marsh via Santa Clara avenue, Park street and East oakland to the terminus at SfxteeNth street without change, re- turning the same way. Going toward Oakland cars leave the power house and go via Webster and Thirteenth streets .-. l, i,,cctoatn street and return.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Handball Tournament.

ALAMEDA, oct. u-The double hand- ball tournament of the Encinal Recrea~ ion Club is still attracting much atten- ton. The fourth series of games, four in number, were played last night The players and scores. were as follows: cap 26 points,. the score stood 51; against Conkey and Blister (handicap 26 points,, score 4.
 dfcap 26 points,, score 51; against Hamtl- ton and Larl1in (handicap 26 points,, score Az
 dicaD 26 points,. score 51; against Royle and W. Ryder (handicap 21 points,, score O. The game was won by default (scratch). score 51; against Innes and Gubbe (scratchl. score 33.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Insane Over Religion.

OAKLAND, Oct u.-Carl O. Carlson, a gardener employed by Mrs. Driscoll, 1405 Webster street, was examined for insan- ity to-day and committed to Stockton by Judge Greene. Carlson Is insane over re- ligion and when arrested about 1 o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

Alter the hrst .Klck-OH lne OIyHIU1Css gained ground till within few yards or Berkeley's goal, and it seemed as if they would have the game their own way. But through the good services of More's kick flao ing the ball came into the center of the field again, and from then on kept, for the greater part of the time. on the OBmpics'' Side. It was essentially a buckng and
 of the Berkeley men gained the day.
 At the end of the first half neither side had scored. Soon after the game was re- tionaI play of the afternoon. The ball was within a few yards of the Olympic line when More took a charge over the two teams and landed a touchdown. For the remainder of the game the Olympics were forced to resort to strong defensive play in which Wilson showed up to good eHect-
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

9 and every fifth day thereafter transfer @ ss.E at a1d e N Ry., at Tacoma to N. P. Ky, at Vancouver to c. P. Ry oo. c. II IS, a, 26 s1. Nov. 5, and every fifth day thereafter. x. ca c,-,.o- For Santa Cruz. Monterey san san Simeon simeon ] santa gaTbf5ad Psdro Veptgra g Angsles and Sfaa-not Sat1 m Oct A. S. 12, 16 20. A 2S. Nov.
 fourth std9gbe doy tRe6shyteP 6ny at Port Har trd fcon T11is Obispo) Santa Barbara Port Los Angeles and Redondo qzos Angeies) a; m. oct. 2. s, 10. A. IS. 2s. z0' SO No'' D. ana For Ensenada Magdagna Bay ssna sGP 19ss Ros.a ds enI c,uaymas (Mex.), 10 a. m., 18th of every month. S., &o,a.r
 Tba conneny reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers. sailing dates arr TICKET OFFICE A New Montgomery street (Palace HoteD.
 10 Market st, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
An Angry Father-in-Law.

OAKLAND. oct. H. Manuel Josephs of Fast oakland called on District Attorney sn66k 51S today. t,tiaS e"e declaring that his son Frank has committed n reioqy in n, sWeaT1 fHte r. ias+ when the young man secured a mar riage license. Frank gave his age as 21 and that of his bride as 19. These the Versed STrouhIp has been brewing in the Josephs household ever since the, bride appeared there and on October Manuel was arrested for battering the young bride who was formerly Mrs. Maggie
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Rnrclar and Fire Alarm.

OAKLAND, Oct u.-Articles of incor- poration were filed with County Clerk Jordan to-day by the Oakland Messenger, Burglar and Fire Alarm Company, with capital stock of $20 OOO, of which $6O50 has been actually subscribed. The directors are Albert AuCker, Tehachapi; Henry Il. Beck and Frederick Kahn. Oakland; Philip Marx, Los Angeles, and Edward l. Wolfe San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

Steamers leave Broadway wharf, San Francisco:
 For Alaskan ports, 10 o. m., Oct. 8, s, 13, IS, 23, 2S, Nov. 2, transfer at Seattle.
 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. CO, Port Townsend. Seattle, Tacoma. Everett. Anacortes and New Whatcom CWash. ), 10 % la AT,.-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30

Last weeks Manufacturers Record
says Samuel i. Langdon has Purchased
| ,J7J acres of land in Chatham county
for the North Carolina Coal and Coke
Co. containing approximately 9ooO,ooo
tons OF superior gas and coal. Machln-
cry has been placed having holStlnS
capacity Of 1900 tons per day, and the
company is preparing to build 100 MI
ners' houses, together with all neces-
sary other inlprovemtns for the produc-
ton Of this tonnage. 1T is proposed to
construct the plant for the manufacture
of coke, in addition to the shipping of
coal to market.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
MASS MEETING AT
DURHAM FOR BONDS
BIZ; PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOCRATIC RIAL
lYAT MANGUM'S ON WEDNESDAY.
Assistant Pay Master R. H. Conway of The
Navy, in Durham on his Way to Key
West Crops are Needing Rain.

Durham, y. c.. July 29.-(Spccal.)-
house last night to discuss the proposed
bond issue. The election comes of next
Monday and this was the first public
meeting held touching upon that ques-
tion. The meeting was organized by
the election of Mr.. G. c. Taylor, chair
man. The members of the press present
were requested to act us secretaries. ME.
Victor $. Bryant was called upon to eN-
plain the object of the meeting. lie dl1
so in Il strong, lucid and forciblc speech.
He read from the act providing for TINS
bond issue and explained with much
clcarncss its various provisions. Inc
crowd was not as large as it ought to
have been, showing that the people nave
| not awakened to its vast Importance.
After Mr.. Bryan's speech the meeting
went into the nomination of five commits
sioncrs as provided for in the bill. a
vote resulted in the selection of McssrS
James III. Southgatc, Il. j. Lambc, I. f.
Rigsbce. j. f.. Wiley and $. X. Perry.
These are wise selections and if the
bonds should carry it, will be a guaran-
| tee that the business entrusted to their
care will be well cared for
Mr.. Il. Ii. Cowan who has recently
been appointed paymaster i'll the Navy,
passed Durham on his way to Key
West. Mr.. Cowan is citizen of Dur
| ham and our people are greatly reJoiced
at his good luck in securing this appoint
mcnt
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Thompson are
visiting relatives at Warren Plains.
The weather is intensely hot and the
crops will soon he suffering unless there
| is rain.
Extensive preparations are being made
| for the barbecue and grand Democratic
| rally at Mangum's store next Wcdncs-
| day. The indications are that an inn
mense crowd will be in attendance They
| will be there for many miles in every
i direction. Speeches will be made by
| Hon. w. w. Kitchen, Mr.. II. Il. Boone,
Judge Il. r. Boykin and Hon. G. Nj.
Busbcc. Durham county is beginning to
line up.
| Mrs. G.. Il. Green and Miss Rosa
Green, are visiting the family of Mr.. j.
c. Angler ut Cary.
| Mr. and Mrs. Il. III. Rigsbee returned
this morning from Wayncsboro, Va,
where they have been spending the hon
| eymoon.
| DIR. John Hanks was here yesterday
on u visit to his brother, Mr. Il. S.
| Hanks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
THE NEW HANOVER DEMO
Gratis WIN.

The Republican Board of Commission
ers of New Hanover county yesterday
bowed to the recent decision of Judge
Robinson and retired in favor of the
Democratic Board. under Colonel Rog-
or Moore. The following is the last act
of the retiring board as recorded OH the
minutes:
Judge w. S. Oh. Robinson, having
declined to continue to the hearing
The restraining order issued by him on
application of this board, and having
also intimated his opinion that this IS
not the legal board of commissioners.
that from this date this board will Il"
longer act as the board of county com
missioners of New Hanover county"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
THE FLAG RAISING
At Johnston Street Station at
Four O'clock This
Afternoon.
VIII +,
COL. BURGWYN TO SPEAK
HE WILL BE INTRODUCED by
RALEIGTS PATRIOTIC
MAYOR.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME
Il Should be Made Half Holiday in Raleigh
The Patriotic Men who Raise the Flag
are Americans Of the Best Type.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME

Messrs. J. w. Cooper, ID. Nj. King,
and ]. S. Riddle, the com
mittee that will have charge of raising
the flag by the Seaboard Air Line en-
ployes at Johnson Street station this
afternoon at 1 o'clock, have made the
following announcement OF the eXcr-
cises and the love in which the flag is
held by all true Americans:
Like the eagle which exultantly scars
amidst the ethereal blue, the standard
yearns to be unfurled and thrown to
the breeze.
1.-THE National flag is, therefore, the
embodiment of constituted authority,
and. as such. is sublime in its majesty
All honor, then, to the heroes who
''stand by the colors' in the day of adj
versity. who willingly sacrifice all that
is near and dear to them. and plac,
upon the altar of devotion the hea
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
CHATHAMITE AT SANTIAGO.
(Chatham Record.)

Among our soldiers VINO fought in the
bloody battles around Santiago was one
of our Pittsboro boys-Mr. Allen Tay-
lor. who is a son of the late Captain
John w. Taylor. Our townsman WIS Il
member of the Seventh United States
infantry regiment. and was actively en-
gagged i'll the heaviest of the fighting ut
Santiago. but was not wounded. n let
ter was received from him last week
by ono of his relatives here, written
on the 9TH of July. stating that he was
then safe and we'll but had endured
terrible hardships. The heat of the sun
was blstering. and the heavy rains con
tin,ally drcnched them. For two days
he had nothing to eat and he had not
pulled off his shoes in week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
HOW TO LOOK GOOD.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on Il healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If
the liver is inactive, you have bilious
look; if your stomach is dsorederd, you
have II dyspeptic look; if your kidneys
are affected, you have a pinched look.
Secure good health and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bittcrs' is n
good Alternative and Tonic Acts directly
on the stomach, liver and kidneys, puri
ties the blood, cures pimples, blotches and
hollis, and gives n good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold ut ali
drug stores. 0 cents per bottle. For sale
by all drug stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
KILLING IN WILKES.
Two Men Have II Dispute Over "A Mule
Trade and One Kills the Other.

Ellcn, n. c., July 29.-Last night
about O'Clock. just over the line in
Wilkes, three miles from Elkin. Rome
Casey shot and killed his nephew, Nick
Bryant. Casey had traded a mule to
Bryant for Il COW. Bryant discovered
that the mule was not as Casey repre-
scented it to he. it being windbrokcn
He went to Casey's house, dispute
arose, the lie was passed when Casey
fired two shots into Bryants body, one
ball penetrating the lung. The wounded
man lived an hour, but made no dying
statement. Cal Bryant, Il cousin and
Casey's wife. were eye witnesses to the
murder. Both men are bad characters
and were drinking ut the time Casey
will have "a preliminary hearing to-
morrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
COL. w. II. S. BURGWYN.

ven-born gift of life itself, that their
country may continue to be
''rhe land of the free
And the home of the brave
and thus conserve her self-rcspect and
enable her to command the admiration
of the nations How much greater is
il. however, when the Motherland steps
majesticalIy forward with her brawny
sons, and. with the "Star-Spangled
Banner" as her sccpter appraised, pro-
claims to all ends of the earth that she
goes forth on a mission Of mercy.
Compassion for an abused and help
less sister mpels her pilgrimage, and.
like the Crusaders of old she hath
sworn to return not until the oppessors
shall have been driven from the scene
of calamity
''As il manifestation of their patriot
ISM the employees of the Seaboard Air
Line shops here purchased the large
flag to be unfurled tomorrow afternoon.
The flag will be unfurlcd with great
military effect.
1.-The entire command under Col W.
II. S. Burgwyn. Second regiment, North
Carolina Volunteers, L. S. A., now at
Camp Dan Russell will be present, to-
gether with their excellent band. The
two lodges of Jr o. L. a. M. have
been invited to be present.
1T will no doubt be "A grand affair,
as the committee in charge have left
nothing undone that will lend to the
comfort and entertainment Of those who
attend. The following is the pro-
gramme:
Song America"
Led by Mr.. J. ID. Turner on Trombone.
Prayer:
Rev. w. c. Norman, ID. ID.
Music:
Second Regiment Band
Address:
Col w. III. S. Burgwyn. Second Regi-
ment \. G. ", L. S. A..
Introduced by
Hon. w. NJ. Russ. Mayor of this city
Unfurling Flag:
By Little Miss Myrtle King, Daughter
of ID. NJ King. NJ. NJ. of Raleigh
Shops.
Music-"Star Spangled Banner
Second Regiment Band.
Salute Of Thirteen Guns.
Music-"DlXie."
Second Regiment Band.
Il
Let old Raleigh turn out ana JON win
these patriotic men in making the oc-
casion one that will long be regarded
as a notable event in the history OF the
city Of Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
"DID NOT LIKE IT.
Capt. London is Right in Directing to
Such Association
Stanford Exprcss.)

tSa0IOfu ENItEtSS.J
Capt. w. l.. London, of Pittshoro,
passed here Saturday on his way home
from the Confederate reunion at Atlanta.
Captain London commanded the Second
Brigade, North Carolina Division, at the
reunion, and he seemed much delighted
with his trip, especially with the whole
souled treatment accorded the North
Carolina veterans. While in Atlanta
Captain London went out to Fort Me
Pherson where he saw something that
did not please him-that was the way III
which white and colored soldiers were
thrown together He saw numbers of
mel 81 guard, part viii and part black.
the cot upon which the Caucasian slept
was side by side with that occupied by
the African This was associating the
races too intimately, Captain London
thought.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
WAS IT WISE?
fSandford EYDreSS.O

At its melting last week the State
Board Of Agriculture arranged to co
operate with the German Kali Company
in operating Il farm in this county near
Southern Pines. The German Kali Com
pany is Il German syndicate which con
trolls the worlds supply of potash. The
State will spend several thousand dollars
"A year which it is said will benefit this
company more than the public. Some
Of the papers severely criticise the
Boards action.
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women by giving them the physical
strength and stamina to carry on their work
forcefully and easily.
=" For the last three years" SAYS Mr.. T. c.
Morgan, of Monongah Marion Co. w Va, in a
letter to DR.. Pierce, have been constant suf-
/ ferer from indigestion complicated with com
plants that generally accompany such cases.
Always after eating there would be formation
of gas and a heavy load i'll my stomach would
belch up my food after eating; bowels were verv
irregular would imagine saw objects floating
before my eyes ! had pain across my back
About December, 1896, ] began feeling much
worse than usual and was beginning to think /
would have to suffer the remainder of my life.
/ was greatly discouraged. / described nv case
to DR.. Pierce's staff Of physicians and they di-
Tected me to begin at once taking the Golden
Medical Discovery according to directions
did So and am happy to state I experienced
most gratifying results. as ali the unpleasant
feelings have entirely left me have now
a very good appetite relish my food and am
pleased to say ! feel once more like my former
self | recently walked n distance of one hun
dred and ten miles in about four days"
No remedy relieves constipation so
quickly and effectively as Dr.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
Wilmington Messenger.)

The work on the Notifications at Fort
Caswcll still goes on despite the fact
that the Spanish navy has been swept
off the ocean and the Spaniards are
making overtures for peace. Evidently
the fort is to be made one of the
strongest on the Atlantic Coast. The
four S-inch disappearing guns already
erected. make the Cape Fear bar u
dangerous locality to be approached
by hostile fleet. yet the two l2-lnch
guns render the armament all the more
formidabl In addition to this we learn
that the railroad is being extended two
miles down the beach, with view 10
transporting material for the erection
of emplaccments for Il battery of several
mortars. This will surely give Will
mington ample protection i'll time OF
war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
The Historic White Sulphur
Springs,

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WEST
VIRGINIA. The representative re
sort of the South. A great central
point of reunion for the best society OF
the North, South, East and West. Note
reduction of rates: Per month OF q
days, $40. $50, 500 and $75; per week,
$125O, $15, $3.50 and $21.0O. Child
rem under II years of age and servants,
S32.5O. Open June 18th to October LIST.
Elevator and electric bells. Secure loca-
ton early in advance of the season. L.
w. Scoville, Manager.
6-1-2m. - fAilE3R.Es2A
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
Mr.. LAssITEE's MARRIAGE.
Henderson Gold LcnfD

lItf1lfFTSbU 'fol' '1'h'''
Our venerable and esteemed toWhs-
man, Mr.. James H. Lasaitcr, left yes
terday for SOUTHAMPTON county, me
home of Miss Chctta Darden, WIN
whom he was united in the holy bonds
Of wedlock Wednesday, July 9th. mt >
O'Clock p. IN. Rev. j. -. Human ac-
companicd the groom from henderson
and performed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lassiter will go to Rulia-
10 Springs to pass the honeymoon, after
which they will come to Henderson and
occupy Mr.. Lassiter's beautiful home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results. When
taken early it prevents consumption.
And in later stages it furnishes prompt
relief. Heartt q Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30

The editor Of the Evans City, Pa,
Globe. writes: "One Minute Cough
Cure is rightly named. 1t cured my
children after all other remedies failed.
1t cures coughs, colds and all throat
and lung troubles. Heart & Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30

Sick headache, bliousness, conStipa-
ton and all liver and stomach troubles
can be quickly cured by using those fa-
nous little pills known as DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers. They are pleasant to
take and never grippe. Heartt & Heartt.