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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
MAIL GONE AsTRAY.
Change of Orders for the Arizona
 Makes Trouble in the Postoffice.

The orders which changed the destina- tion of the transport Arizona from Ma nila to Honolulu at the last moment will cause a great deal of trouble in the Post office Department.
 The Arizona had on board 35,000 letters and three tons of papers for soldiers now in the Philippine Islands. These will, of course, be taken to Honolulu, and it is probable they will stay there until the next steamer bound for Hongkong picks them up number of the soldiers aboard the Arizona were recruits for regiments now stationed in the Philippines, and all Manila in care of the regiments which they expected to join, An effort will be made to get regimental lists for use In the but even if these can be procured it wifi be a slow and tedious process, and the chances are that many a soldier boy In Honolulu will be anxiously looking for his sweethearts letter which is patiently awaiting his arrival at Manila.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Will Give San Francisco
 Another Chance.
EXTENDS THE OLIVE BRANCH
HENRY MILLER TO HEAL THE
 PAINFUL BREACH.
To Bask Again in the Little Napo- Icons Smile, and Big Attrac- tions Will Follow in Rapid
 Succession.

Charlie Frohman wants to be friends again. He wants to come once more and play in our yard-otherwise San Francisco theaters-and looks for game of forgive and forget all round.
 Some little time ago the Napoleon of managers got mad" He shook his fist, snapped his well manicured thumb nail against the edge of his pearly teeth, spluttered, rushed into print and in every way gave the Far West to understand that he was mad forever"
 Time, however, has brought counsel to this most astute of managers, and if ever a man was sorry for deeds done Froh- man Is that man. With a courage worthy a great theatrical deal, he &C., knowledges his fault. not in so many words but in actions that go great deal farther, and extends the olive branch In the person of Henry Miller, who opened at the Baldwin Theater last evening.
 Miller, metaphoricaliy speaking. Is Froh- mans apology. He is the first on the list of the Frohman attractions that will be
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
cauiu Accepts the Challenge.

Sid Cavill, the champion swimmer of Australia, has accepted the challenge of G. A. Landenburg, the Providence swim mer. for a race from 100 yards to half a mile. His letter accepting the challenge Is as follows:
 The Sporting Editor. CaIl-Sir: In reference to the challenge of G. A. Landenburg. the wiling to accept same on the following con ditions: One race, any distance from loo yards to half a mile for any amount to be sW1lm in any bath in the United States offering the biggest purse If this challenge Is too harsh for MT Landenburg, it Is open to any swim mer in America My office Is 131 Montgomery street. HENRY MACkAY,
 Australasia
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
His Warm Reception.

: Richard Barker, 406 Minna street, swore to- complaint in Judge Mogan's court yesterday for the arrest of Thomas VII son;: George Grayton, Lottie Hobbs and Mrs. Harrison on the charge of battery They were later arrested and booked at the. City Prison. Barker went to a house the defendants inquiring for a girl from San Jose and was informed that she had Yfied at the City and County HosuifaI
 Next morning he returned and accused the two men of indirectly causing her death. One of the men struck him on inc head with slung shot and the other defendants threw him into the street
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
WANTS ITS TURNTABLE.
Geary-Street Company Objects to
 Tearing Up Its Property.

The Geary-street, Park and Ocean Rail- road Company has determined to fight resolution passed by the Board of Super visors on the 18th inst, declaring the turntable at Geary and Market streets a terday the railroad company filed peti- ton for a writ of injunction and issue against the Board of Supervisors and w. r. Ambrose, Superintendent of Streets. to nrohibit the carrying out of the resolu- ton. The petitioner alleges that in case If was forced to remove the turntable 1t woIlld be irreparably damaged.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

exhaustive documents ever presented to a fraternal organization, and has two eX- tensive tabular statements-one repre- senting the membership and other sta tisttcs of beneficiary organizations hay- ing 1O,00O or more members, and the other that of organizations of from 1000 to 1o,- GOO. The report gives a very full and de- tailed account of the order since the pre- vious Head Camp session.
 The report of the head clerk is princf- paIly statistical of the order, and gives facts and figures of particular interest to the membership. It shows that on the 1st inst. the membership of the jurts- diction was B, ,976, showing a net increase in the beneficiary branch in two years of 13.315. The beneficiary certificates amount to $73, ,206 .000 During the two years 121 new camps were chartered, sfxty-six provisional camps were insti- tuted, ten were disbanded, and on the 1st inst. there were 459 camps, including the provisionals. California has 104 camps, with a membership of 6473.
 The Head Camp will meet again this morning.
 WOMEN OF WOODCRAFT.
 The Pacific Circle of the Women of Woodcraft was called to order in the same building by Grand Guardian Mrs. Carrie C. Van Orsdall of Pendleton, Or. But little business, aside from the organ ization for the session, was transacted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Are Now Lawyers.

The Justices of the Supreme Court have nostpoued the examination of the class of applicants who desire to become law yers and practice in the courts of the of inc class, living at a distance, did not receive due notice and they were exam ined yesterday and admitted to practice. They are l.. M. Peter and Louis -Lamy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
William F. Goad,s Estate

;. .The will of William P. Goad, the promi- nent attorney and capitalist, who died q few weeks ago in San Rafael, was ad- inttted to probate by Judge Troutt yes terday. The application of Mary c. Goad for letters of administration and the mat ter of the guardianship of William F. .Goad: Jr., son of the deceased, will be heard to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
In the Divorce Courts.

Alma E. Heney was granted a divorce from Archibald H. Heney yesterday, on the ground of desertion.
 Annie Mcdonald was granted a divorce from James Mcdonald on the ground of extreme cruelty.
 Decrees of divorce on the ground of wiIIful neglect were granted Kate Wald- stein from Albert Waldstein, and Rose L. Betze1 from Louis Betzel.
 Christine F. Williamson has applied for a divorce from P. Williamson. As cause of complaint the plaintiff alleges de- sertiOn
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
snarks Cause a Fire.

Sparks from a chimney set fire to the dwelling house at 1725 Leavenworth street, occupied by J. N. Bissett, at noon yesterday, and damaged 1t to the extent of $150. -s,
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
LurIine Salt Water Beths..

Bush. Larkin sts.; swimming. Russian. hot and
 cold tub baths; salt water direct from ocean.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

Ladies' tailor-r de suits; latest designs: we give credit. M. Rothschid. 21l Sutter. T. 6 & I.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Risks and Premiums.

Net amount of risks
 written during the year Net amount of risks ex-
 pired during the year. Net amount in force De-
 cember 31, 1897. .........
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Risks and Premiums.

Net amount of risks
 written during the year Net amount of risks ex-
 pired during the year. Net amount In force De-
 cember 31, 1897. ....-..-..
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
IOtdl income ....--......-.....s. EXPENDITURES.

Net amount of risks
 written during the year. Net amount of risks ex-
 pired during the year. Net amount in force De -Cember S1, 1897. ..........
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

NF TORONTO, CANADA. ON THE s1sr
 " day of December, A. D. 1S97 and for the year ending on that day. as made to the he Tn In fornia pursuant to the provisions of sections 610 and ell of the Political Code, condensed as
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
y Skeleton in "A Cavern.

Palestine. Ind-Samue, Ulan and
Howard Mdc0mber, while trying TO dig
out rabbit. uncovered a cavern sew
eral feet in depth, in which was found
tie skeleton Of woman. together with
a brooch. a ring ami Il silver comb. and
a silver bracelet, with the initials, "A.
Z. s." Tradition has it that many
years ago 4 family OF Southworks set
iled on the banks OF Lake WinneteS-
auSee. Agnes Southworth, beautiful
young woman. was wooed and Ton by
a Scotchman named Mckenzie. much
against the wishes Of her parents, and
she was supposed to have married him.
going to Australia. The elder South
worths remained at the homestead un-
til their death, and Eow the whole fam
lily has disappeared, while the home
stead has changed owners and is now
part of the Outline Park. There is an
attempt to connect the finding of the
skeleton with the disappearance of the
SouthwOrth girl.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
THE NEWS OF INDIANA,
Wounded While at Church.

HaZelton, Ind.-GirO a small town
near here, was the scene of a shooting
affray that will result in the death of
TWO brothers, Charles and Perry Deck
rr, twenty-four and nineteen years old,
respectively. The story given is that
the Decker brothers disputed with
Robert Moore, farmer, over strip Of
land which Moore owned near the viii
lage church. Some one tore the fence
away from the disputed land, and
Moore accused the Decker brothers
OF doing il. The two brothers we're
seated in church when Moore invited
Perry Decker outside. The two men
reached the door and Moore then shot
Young Decker In the stomach and
again in the back. when the victim
started to run. Charles Decker rushed
from the church to the rescue OF MS
brother. and received Il ball from
Moores revolver just below the heart
The murderer escaped in the darkness.
The Decker brothers are sons Of James
Decker. one OF the wealthiest men in
the community, and the boys are eX-
treme1y popular. Moore is thirty-two
years cid and has family. 1t is
thought ne escaped on freight train.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
CIamorinG for Lower Gas Rites.

Portland, Ind.-The refusal OF the
city council TO pass an ordinance low
ering natural gas rates is still being
aeitated, and there is talk of circulat-
ing a petition. calling for the resig-
nation Of Councilmen James Leavy.
John Cring. Frank Wilt and y. >.
Kemp who refused 10 vote for the or
dinaLce, on the ground that they did
rot carry cct the wishes OF their con-
.tituency. II a move Of this Kind is
attempted. it viii cause sensation.
-dr Cring is q prominent citizen AMI
a wealthy furniture dealer; Mr. Leayy
Is roadmastor OF the Grand Rapids q
Indiana Railway Company; Mir. Wilt
Is connected with large lumber firm,
and Mr.. Kemp Is We'll known oil pro
dGcer. These gentlemen do rot an
tieipate any such action. and they feel
that they nave acted for the best in
terests of ali concerned. They favor
an ordinance which. in their judgment,
Will be equitable both TO The compa-
MES and the consumer.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Sullivan. Ind.--Bcnry Travis, a
young farmer residing near MerOm
Station. while there became intoxi-
Gated, and was last seen walking along
the railway tracjs toward Rivcrton,
two Iailes west o. the station. This
morning his 29thes we're found in Il
straw stack Lear the river, and foot
prints were found in the mud along
the river bank, where he had evidently
wandered. No further trace of him
has been found. and it is the SUPPOSE
ton that he fell from the river bridge
and was drowned. Travis was quite
wealthy and man Of family.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Bread and Rabbits Cheap,

Charlottesville, Ind-The bakers of
Charlottesville are at war and are
selling two loaves OF bread pound
and half each. for , cents. Although
they lose on every loaf sold at that
still further cut. Farmers are under
selling the meat dealers by peddling
rabbits at ) cents each. so that the
poor find living comfortably cheap this
winter in Charlottesville.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Go South This Winter.

For the present winter season the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Com
pany has improved its already nearly
perfect through service of Pullman
Vestibuled Sleeping Cars and elegant
day coaches from Cincinnati, Louis
vile, st. Louis and Chicago, TO Mobile,
New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, Thorn
asville. Ga, Pensacola, Jacksonville.
Tampa, Palm Beach and other points
in Florida. Perfect connection will be
made with steamer lines for Cuba, 7or-
TO Rico, Nassau and West Indian ports.
Tourist and Home-Seekers excursion
tickets on sale at low rates. Write G.
p. Atmore. General Passenger Agent.
Louisville. KY, for particulars.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
In the Way of Advice.

Occasional Customcr-Well, how are
you today?
Tradesman-Oh. fairly well, though
I'd like to weigh a little more than
/ do.
Occasional Customer speaking from
strictly business standpoint Then
let me give you a piece of advice; il
you are more particular about giving
your customers better weight you will
be certain to weigh more than you do.
Boston Courier.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
His Identity Established.

Richmond, IGd.-The police depart
ment has at last established the real
identity of the mysterious man held
under arrest here, who. it is claimed,
has been selling territory for a patent
butter making device which Is not
really patented. He gave the name of
William +. Williams. but the police
have information that his real name is
William +. Mayfield, and that his home
is in Missouri. At least three Ohio
farmers gave Mayfield notes for $500
as payment for the right 10 sell the
butter making process in certain terri
tories.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
VIII Prosecute n. Nulsanccs.

Muncie, lpd.-Sinee the defeat of the
INTERPRETATION ordinance. the sew
cral hundred club women who fostered
the measure are highly Indignant, and
the more particularly because they
believe they were played with by mem
hers OF the city council. The women
row declare that men who persist in
making the sidewalks disasreeable by
constant and profuse expect0ration
will he prosecuted under the nuisance
oct.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

There is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed TO be
incurable. For great many years doctors pro-
nounced il local disease. and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing 10 cure
with local treatment, pronounced II lncura BILE.
Science has proven catarrh TO be a conStitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires cOnsti-
tutiOnal treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by L. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10 drops To
a teaSpoonful. IL acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case IL fails 10 cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials Address
+. j. CHENEY * CO,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Holiday Excursions.

Excursion tickets will be sold at all
stations on the Northwestern lire &C.
& n. w. R'y, c. st. p. NJ. & o. R'y, S.
c. & P. R'y and F. E. & NJ. V. r. RI to
all other points on this system and on
the Union Pacific Railroad, within 200
miles of the selling station, at greatly
reduced rates. December q, %, 20 and
81. 1898, and January 1 and .. 1899,
good until January 4. 1899. Apply TO
agents Chicago & Northwestern Ry
for full particulars.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Tho Class I'm Ciyics,

Now, Tommie,' said the teacher in
civics. what are the duties of a Police
Commissioner"
Why" said Tommie. who has
studied politics under a Tammauy adj
mnistration. "a Police Commissioners
chief duty is to collect commissions
from the police. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Case of Good Radiance.

HE married you and deserted YOU"
said the lawyer, land yet you are I'M
willing to prosecute him, though he
has married again."
We'll" said the tired-looking wom-
an. Il used to hold a grudge against
him fer marryin' me, but his leavin'
wiped tibet out. Let Their other woman
prosecute him. She has the wust OF
it''-New York Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Who are injured by the use Of cOTee.
Recently there has been placed 81 all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress. and but few can tell il from
coffee. II does not cost over one-fourth
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. 10 cents and % cents
per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-0-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
SIS. 90 PER WEEK.

We will pay salary of SIS per week
for man with rig tc introduce Perfec-
ton Poultry Mixture in the country,
the greatest egg producer ON earth.
Address with stamp. Perfection Mfg.
Co., Parsons, Kansas.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Alleged J,oodlcr Is Indicted.

Warsaw. Ind, Dec 16.-Onc of the
commissioners OF Kosciusko county.
named Miller, has been indicted for
accepting brides. defrauding the coun-
ty. and some other crooked transac-
lions. His arrest will follow. He is
also charged with letting out bridge
contracts without advertising for bids
and not giving others besides his fav-
orites an opportunity to get contracts
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Liked to Re Fooled.

Said Mrs. Fondmother 10 her son,
who is unduly impartial to tle softer
tsex:
Don't you put any reliance on what
the girls tell you. They are awful
liars and will fool your every time
Yes. but how nice they do it, re-
piled the enamored youth, with a
beatific smile.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Coughing Leads to CONSUMPTION.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go 20 your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Sold IN
% and 30 cent bottles. Go at once; de-
lays are dangerous.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Dawn of IndenenHenc

You naughty, careless boy, Have
I got to buy you another pair OF new
trousers?"
Il guess so. But when I'm 4 man
I'm going to wear pants"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
The Dream of II.

The worlds a stage, and all
The people are but actors, so they
say;
And each is prone to think the thing
would fall
Flat if he were to draw cut of the
play.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Whatever makes men good Chris
tians makes them good citizens.-Dan-
iel Webster.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Priscilla-What are young Win
throp and his wife quarreling about so
bitterly?
Priscella-Oh, about which of them
loves the other most-Exchange
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with us since lSt5.-J. Il.
Madison, 2i09 I'D Ave. Chicago. Ill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Charity covereth a multitude Of poor
people with second hand garments.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Goes Cough Balsarn

Don't think target practice will en-
able you 70 shoot folly as it flies.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

A man sometimes feels the loss OF
his first wife most after acquiring
second.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Ia bets. All
druggists refund the money If il fails to cure.
&c. The genuine has L. B. g. on each tablet.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

There are nearly 1900 stitches in q
pair OF hand-sewn boots
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Some people have no time to think
because they talk so much
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Havana. H. May 81. '9e: Mrs. Hattie Dean
writes and says Coats Headache Capsules ara
the only thing that gives her relief 10 and CSC
Why does man like to be mistaken
for more than he really is?
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

The owner of side-dOor saloon has
a system of double entry.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

What makes life dreary is the want
of motive.-GeOrge Eliot.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Is the oldest snd best II will break up cold puicke
th,n any thiu., else. 1t il always reliable Try II.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

An ounce OF fact Is better than a
pound of fancy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

II positively .com9 ctsy and bur
ions. Try YlHi aud n comfort. ljc. all drag stores
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

hrs. Tin slows Soothing syrup.
For children teething soteus the cams. reduces IN
Illumination. allays pain wind cole. &c bottle.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

DR.. Seth Arnold's ConCh Killer
Is an excellent remedy for children. Mrs. WIN. n.
Frogue, Columbus, Kan. sc. bottle.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

"Notbing but wheat as far as the eye
could reach on either side: what you might
call a sea of wheat" was what q lecturer
speaking of Western Canada said while re-
ferring to that country. For particulars
as to routes. railway fares, etc, apply
In CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AGENT,
DeDartrnent Interior, Ottawa. Canada or to
C. J. Brosght0a, 1875 Monadnock Building,
chicago, IN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

TYR. A. W. TROUPE. Pine Bluff, Ars. O Office Hours, 2 to D. m. Telephone No. GA Office with Anderson Meyer Drug Co. Residence, No. 9l7 West Fifth Ave.