davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
THEY WANT TIE
 MINERAL LANDS
 THROWN OPEN Plans of the Miners
 Association. 13,OOO,O00 ACRES INVOLVED ALL NOW CHASED AS "AGRI-
 CULTURAL" The Idaho Montana Law Desired in This State-It Would Bring 
13,OO0,000 ACRES INVOLVED
ALL NOW CHASED AS "AGRI-
 CULTURAL"
The Idaho-Montana Law Desired in This State-It Would Bring Activity and Pros
 per-ty.

The proper disposition of the mineral lands of California that are now held as agricultural lands is subject that is particularly engaging the attention of the California Liners Association at the present time. The vast area f lands bearing minerals of various kinds that are embraced in the grants of the South ern Pacific Company and others, and which should be classified as open to the enterprise of the miner is the prize the association is striving to win
 During the last two sessions of Con- gress a bill has been under consideration to put these lands under the same rules and regulations as those in Idaho and Montana. There the conditions are such that the miner has equal rights with the farmer or stock raiser, and the results have proved highly beneficial to the par ties concerned.
 In this State the enterprise of the pros pector is checked by the fact that If he finds a good lead on land classified as agricultural he must be possessed of means to go into court and fight for the right to develop the prospect or abandon 1t to his more fortunate successor. If the aims of the California Miners Asso- citation are accomplished all this handi- cap will be avoided and there will be great impetus given to the mining in-
 "The people of California will better understand this matter when 1t Is known that within the lines of our common wealth there are 13,0000 900 acres of land that are now classified as agricultural that should be open to the industry of the man with the pick and shovel-the wealth producer; the man who who dug out S of the of the rebellion was conducted to sue cessful conclusion" So stated Julian Sonntag of the Miners Association yes-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
compromised Their Claims.

The numerous architects who sub- mitted plans for the proposed City and County Hospital have at last com promised their claims. Each will receive as compensation for his services, if the Board of Supervisors will pass such a resolution, the sum of s375. This amount. however, will not buy the plans These will be donated 10 the city free of all three months or hold them permanently. This arrangement was practically arrived at yesterday when Supervisor Dodge, chairman of the Hospital Committed met with the architects in the committee room. The discussion was long and heat ed and a few of the architects did not agree to the plan proposed, but it is final meeting is held on the matter
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
Fell From a Scaffold.

Have you seen the new collection of paint ings at Wm. Morris art rooms. PAS Sutter?
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
Fire in a Grocery-Store.

EUREKA, Dec. 14.-Fire at an early hour this morning completely ruined the grocery stock of Marshall & Hodgson. The loss Is s2000; insurance. 5000. Incen- diarism Is suspected The fire started un- derneath the ground floor and had gained considerable headway before discovered.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

Advances made on furniture and pianos, with or without removal. J. Noonan. 1O17-1O2s Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

The home of this chair is the library or sitting-room.
 It's greatest virtue is it's ease and restfulnesS.
 The seat is deep and the breadth from tip to tip is al- most a yard-but a good bit of this is the broad arms-an ideal support for a book when reading, or to fling your arms out on and rest.
 Another use is to give it to some one for Cbristmas-a mighty good use.
 The price will let you af- ford it.
 You're welcome to look, welcome to buy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. while Harry Hagerman, a carpenter, was mak- ing some repairs in Montague's water pipe factory, corner of Townsend and Sixth streets, the scaffold on which he was working gave way, precipitating him to the ground a distance of sixteen feet. He landed on an iron pipe. breaking two ribs. Hagerman was taken to his home at 2325 Mission street and medical assist ance secured. He will be removed to St. Mary's Hospital this morning
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

cannot say, but I believe that there will be Q big war in the near future. The questions of the East require all the d. plomacy of any nation"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

From. Chicago. New York. Boston, we deliver to all points Cresta Blanca wines Order Xmas presents now. Wetmore- Bowen Co.,. 40 Post st.. s. F.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
ooo oooooooooo ooUoo 0oooo oooUoouoooo WHO CAN KNOCK A "CEIINK''
 THE GREATER DISTANCE?
The Question Which Has Precipitated Fierce War Between the Members of the Two Police
 Squads in Chinatown.

n the strife their sharpened hammers ficer o in which
 
  lice is which of working but himself Chinatown that
  him 
 right swing
  Chinatown Which the two eutenans meet uoed that the
 
  Fred not 
  hghbnder wrahy being determined additional This  ieutenants in He
  which poachng
 
 
  ] to each willy ,
 
 When the existing Police the q 4 q
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
GAIETYREIGNS
AGAIN.
Company E Boys
Entertain Their
Friends.
THEIR FIRST DANCE.

For the first time since their return
from Chlckamauga the boys of Compan,
Il met their friends for social dance
last night and although the crowd pres
ent was not rs large as some af those in
the past, it can be safely said that nc
more enjoyable time has ever been had
at any Of their former assemblies than
was had last night. This was not the
annual ball as many supposed yet fully
as elaborate preparations were made
Tor 1t as for the annual and it was fully
as successful.
The hall was most artistically decor
ated, one of the notable features being
the Union Jack which covered about
half of the rear portion of the wall to
the hall. In the center overhead was
hung beautiful canopy made by Mrs.
j. nj. Bond and over the platform the
stars and stripes was entwined about II
bust of President Mckinley. The wall.
were hung with mirrors and bunting
and all in all it presented very at
tractive appearance.
At about 8.45 the grand march was
begun lead by FlynnG G. Austin and Miss
Williamson who were followed by about
60 couples. Many beautiful dresses
adorned many beautiful. young ladies
and everything combined to make the
affair a most enjoyable one, After the
eighth dance refreshments of sand
wiches and coffee were served by the
young men and c. H. Campbell who
was the caterer deserves much credit
for the manner in which the repast was
gotten up.
Music was furnished by the Barre or
chestra consisting Of Ed. Bruce, Robert
Mckenzie, William Gilbertson, Joseph
jenkins and Ii, NJ. Dufer.
Flynn e. Austin was floor manager
and the aids were George Cadger. Will
liam Russell and II, G. Whitaker.
AS previously stated this was not the
annual ball for that will take place later
but if it is any more of success than
this one was it will certainly be
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
MITE SOCIETY SOCIAL.

About fifty young people gathered at
the Universalist parsonage last night.
The occasion being the social of the
Mite Society, The evening was pleas
antly passed until eight O'Clock in play
my games and visiting. AT eight an
enjoyable program was rendered, con-
sisting of recitation assassination OF
President Lincoln" by James Parks ;
song, "Dream Faces" by Miss Bessie
lhwing who accompanied herself on
the violin; recitation, 1.-The Child's
Prayer" by Grace Brown. Charade>
were then given under the direction OF
Janet Williams. Blanche Kennedy
guessed the most of them correctly anu
received the prize, handsome hand
painted blotter. This completed the
program. Refreshments of pop corn,
candy and mats Were served and the
evening passed in conversation till ten
o'clock when the assembly broke up.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
PRESBYTERIAN FAIR.
The Ladies Aid Closed a Very
Successful Fair Last. Night

Last night the fair held by the Ladies
Aid Society of the Presbyterian church
came to Successful close. The enter
lainment for the evening was furnished
by the Universalist choir, composed OF
Mrs. B. W. Braley, soprano; Robert
Mckenzie, tenor; Miss Grace Paige,
alto; apd w. H. Pitkin, bass. Mis-,
Kate Healey accompanied them on tn.
organ. Following is the program rem.
dersd.
Quartet Fair is The Nigh,
Solo Barcarolle, Gounou,I
Mr.. Mckenzie.
Duet L'Addic, Nicolai
Mrs. Braley, Mr. Mckenzie.
Quartet Ye Banks and Braes O'Bonnie
Doom BY request.
Solo Oh loving Heart Gottschalk
Mrs. Braley.
Solo Passing of the King, Macy
Mr.. Pitkin.
solo Alabama Coon Phil O Bruce
Mandolin accompaniment by Joseph
jenkins.
Every number given was warmly
pplauded, but Master Philo Bruce as
"Maum jimmy" sang the Little Alabama
,oon with such artistic finish that he
was called back by storm Of applause
% repeat the last verse. At the close
OF the program the Rev. MIR. Mitchell
called for clap of the hands for the
members Of the choir who had SO kind
" volunteered their service es for the
entertainment.
The people passed a very pleasant
-ocial evening after the close Of the
inu .ical program. The different booths
were well patronized, most of the arii-
cles being sold when the fair closed al
about ten O'Clock. The attendance last
night compared favorally with that OF
The TWO previous nights.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
A Fine of $1oo.

New York, Dec. 9.-The board o'
review of the National Trotting Assocla'
tion held an executive session this alter-
noon lasting six hours.
Tn the l." Seola =" case the alleged pu''-
inc of the PAGER at Saugus' franAi'.'
Park. Mass, was at last disposed o.
Edward NJ. Gillies, of Medford' Mass
driver. was refused his application ioi
reinstatement. The horse ltseli anu
w r. Abbott, Of Boston, were relhs'"'-
cd A. Mayo, jr., Of Springfield Mass
IN tbe same case, who had failed 10
meet his obligations in the pool box hao
tho nenalty of expulsion removed tne
fine of 81 90 imposed by the Judges AZ
that meeting being allowed to s'ano'
r N. Chase, of Essex Junction. Vt'' was
also fined $1.Oo.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
GENERAL AND PARTICULAR.

No fewer than 1873 persons have
been buried in Westmin ster Abbey.
The male sex in the dominion OF the
Khedive exceeds the female by 100000
The emperor of China has to fas'
sixty-four days in each year for the SAKE
of religion.
Russia is said to own 3'ooo,oVo
horses-nearly one-half OF the whole
number in existence,
The Shah has in his palace at Ieheran
a twelve-inch globe upon wblch 'ne
parts of the world are set out IN Jewe's
Of various colors-England with ruoies
india with diamonds, the sea WIN
emeralds. and so on
Some of the wooden churches OF NOT
way are fully 700 years DID, ana are
sill in an excellent state OF preserva!lo",; :; ,
Their timbers have successfully resisted
the frosty and almost Arctic winters
because they have been repeatedly
coated with tar.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
klPLlNG'S CONVERSION.

When one calls to mind tho f.o. a..
when 1, Rudyard Kipling was a residen, %
VI ermont, he was Thoroughly unrom
promising in his hostility to the probi.
% pition laws OF the State, and complained
loudly Of the restriction Of his nsr.on ~
liberty, his announcement of his conv.r
sion to the prohibition cause furnishas
1000 TOR @ thought, at any rate.
In The Young Man he give, an ar
count OF having seen, while in this conn.
'ry' TWO young men make two youny
women drunk, leauing them afterward
down dark street. d" Then " bs
wfltes' 1ecantlng previous opinions
became prohibitionist. Better it is
d man should 60 without his beer in
pupllc places, and content himself with
swearing at the narrow -mindedpess Of
the majority better is it to po,son tho
inside with very vile temperance drinks
ana 10 buy larger furtively at the back
doors, than to bring temptation TO the
ups OF young fools, such as the four |
had seen. | understand now WHY the
preachers rage against drink. | have
saio there Is no harm in it taken mod
era'ely,' and yet my own demand for
peer helped directly to send these two
girls reeling down the dark street to-
uod only knows what end. If LIQUOR is
worth drinking, it is worth taking a lit
Tie trouble to come al-such trouble as
a man Will undergo TO compass his own
desires. 1t is not good that we should
let ii lie before the eyes of children,
anu have been fool in writing to the
contrary" Not all men would recant
their old opinions in so generous man
ner, and few have been inspired to new
oellefs by so ready compassion with
outlaws and strangers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
UNIVERSALIST CHURCH.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
State News.

Over in St. Johnsbury they scatte
,lnpty clam cans around aud trdl
,kuuks. The skunk sticks his head ini
the can after the CLAIMS and gets caugh
Then IA crowd gathers to watch his antics
packing around the streets trying 10 gt'
sae can off his head. - Manchester Jour
ual.
Pres. p. w. Clement of the Rutland
railroad is authority for the s'atnien'
that the company expects to accomplish
ne preliminary work OF building the eA-
ansion this winter.
Some 1000 Christmas tress are be-
.ng cut Oh the ranges that sklrl Ben
.inoton Oh the east. The trees wnicl,
aave been sold to New York parties,
,nly bring from 25 to rs cents per 100
rhis wholesale destruction of young
,pruce trees has been going on Tor many
years.
l.. IL. Arnold, of New York City, has
presented to the town of st. Johnsbury
a portrait of his great-grandfather. DIR.
Jonathan Arnold. the first settler of the
town. He was a member of the con-
linental congress, came to st. Johns
curry in 1887 from Rhode island, and
died in 1898.
Following are the new officers of the
Vermont Morgan Horse Breeders AS
sociation: President, Hon. &. s. Page.
of Hyde Park; Vice-President, =. X
Larrabee, of Montana, and I. M. Chap
man, of Middlebury; Treasurer, Joseph
Bartell; Secretary, W. Ii. Bliss; Assis-
liant Secretary, W. A. Randall. A coEl'
mittee of one was appointed from each
county in the State to promote the sale
and encourage the product Of the Nor
gan horse. The membership of the as
sociation is rapidly increasing.
Reports from all over the State show
that a large amount of damage was done
by the wind during the recent storm
Buildings we're blown down or unroofed,
fences denoralized and trees uprooted
The damage in Bennington and vicinity
is estimated at $1,000, and in the State
it must amount to very many thousands
1t was one of the worst wind stormi
evst sxperienced.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
PARTNERS DISAGREE.

Badger g. White, The Barre firm which
nave been building the bank wall Oh
East State street in Montpelier, having
disagree over the division of the pro-
ceeds, White has petitioned the court to
dissolve the partnership and make Il
division of the profits and material. The
hearing will he held before Judge
start at St. Johnsbury.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
CLUB NOTES.

The Philonathian will meet with
Rev. Efiie X. M, Jones next Tuesday
evening. The program will be as fol-
lows:-Quotations from Shakespeare
Current Events, Miss lsham; Famous
buildings of London - Westminster
Abbey. st. Paul Cathedral, House OF
Parliament, Tower of London, Bank OF
ENGLAND, British Museum. Albert Hall.
Palaces, Old Bailey, Temple Bar,-Mrs'
Martin, National Art Gallery, Miss
Kelley: Critic, Mrs. Jackson.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
NOTICE..

All Foreign Masons intending to
celebrate the annual festival are re-
quested to secure tickets from the Com.
mittee, viz: Robert Kynock, Geo. Troup,
Robert Singer. JAS. X. Milne, Geo
Williamson, Andrew Young, John
Chessor, Chas Coutts, VIM Joss anu
Thomas Brock, Secretary. on or before
Saturday, Dec. 10. 81
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10

J Gentemen's Fine Silk and Satin
2Pufs at 25 and SOC.
) Gentlemen's Fine Silk and Satin
SFour-in Hands at 10, 25 and 3Sc.
! Genlemcn's Fine Silk and Satin
xrcck lies at Is, 10, rs and SOC.
2 Gentlemen's Fine Silk and Satin
oBow Ties at Is, 10 and 25c.
: Genllemen's Fire Silk and Satin
>Wiudsor Ties ut Is and 25c.
! Gentlemen's Fine Handkerchiefs.
Gsntlemen's Fine Muffiers from
25c. to 81 90.
Gentl4mel's Fine Kid Gloves.
Gen,lemcn's Fine Undressed Kid
Gloves, 50.,.. 75c., $l.00 and $1.50.
Gcntlemen'- Fine Undressed Rein
deer Gloves, soc. to 81 so.
! Gentlenen's Fine Dog Skin
Gloves. soc. to $l.00. ,
Gente,uen's Fine White Lauud-
cred Shirts, 38c., Soc. 75c. & 100
Gentlemrn's Fine Colored Shirts.
Gentlemen's Fine Unlaundered I
Shirs. 3 for 81 90.
GentIemcn's Fine Umbrellas. I
Fine Jewelry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
MOST POPULAR STONE
CUTTER.

The stone cutter receiving the largest
number of votes in this contest will
nave his Railroad fare paid to Boston
and return and will stop at the Quincy
,Iouse one of the best hotels in Bos-
| ton, one week at the expense OF the
| TELEGRAM. The contest closes on the
las, day of the year. Forward your
votes and keep your man in the lead a
good showing will bring in lots OF
votes for him.
RANK LIST,
WORKS FOR
Samuel Parady, Noonan Bros, ooo9
John G. Dundas, j. X. Milne, 21ll
Robert Mcknight, Harrison Granite Co. 22o2
Robert Mckenzie, Littlejohn & Milne, 2l4S
Robert Michael, BurIey Caluer zo4o
William G. Rust, James Adle' 'o4
John Imlah, j. X. Milne, GA
Iackey Good, Jones Bros. 62o
VIM. Moir, Barclay Bros, o4S
VIM. A. Smith, Macke, IIussey T. Co. 500
Elton l.. Taylor, Marr n Gordon, S62
Samuel Gerard, VIM. Cassie, 2SS
Sandy Cordiner, Mari n Gordon aa2
James Reid, Jones Bros. zoI
James Coutts, Mcmillan & Stephens, loS
Richard Boyea, Robin Rros. oi
Harry l.. Sanders, VIM. Mcqueen, 81 81
walter 7. LeBarron, f. l.. Smith, 3a
Gordon Hay, Jones bros' ~
Martin F. Casey, VIM. Cassie, 70
r.mes .Jamersop, j. X. Milne, II
lanes Mckenzie, Marr & Gordon, 16
f,,;sord Rhir. Burke Bros, III
Christmas goods are arriving at d. 1.
CallaohanS.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
Among The Churches.
BAPTIST CHURCH.

In the morning Mr.. w. F. Sturtevant
will preach in exchange with the pastor
and in the evening the Rev. E. M. Full
Ter will preach the first Of two sermons
on IA Refuge of Lies"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
.oAo>o<o> o<o<o >o>o>o >o<o
! AT THE
|BlueStOre
( FOR THE
III 0 | | D A Y S
FOR THE

: Everything Needful, Useful and
! Benifcal. We show handsome
yyariety of the Fall Holiday Presents
S.t astonishinly low prices, viz:
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Rev
IN, harris. D. y sainist sEs ssEyicss
tomorrow, third Sunday in Advent: II
a. M, Holy Communion; l0.45 a. M.
Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon,
subject "The Ministry; 7 p. M. eve
ning Prayer and sermon, subject "Tht
Ministry and the Church" Seats free
METHODIST CHURCH.
At Htdding Methodist church tomor'
row the services will be as follows
l0.45 a, m. sermon, subjsct, "lhe
Spread Of the Gospel; IL M. Bible
school; $50 p. M. Junior Leagu'
meeting; 4,45, Intermediate League
Service; 5.56 p, M, Senior League d'
votional meeting; Z p. M, Sermon.
UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.
In the Universlist church tomorrow
morning the pastor will preach on 9Th
Fest of FAITH, and the annual 90 le,ii' n
will be taken for the Japan Mission
In the evening she will give the secon"
OF the series of sermons to young men,
ON "A Mans Moral Standard" All the
other SERVERS as usual.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. DIR. jackson breaches Tomorrow
morning in the Presbyterian church IL
he evening, MIR. Mitchell taken the us
ual service.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10

The Peace Commission's Return.
London. Dec. 10.-The members OF the
American peace commission are booked
n coil from southampton for New York
~, M hpard the American line Steamship
st. Iuufs On Dec. II.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10

Come and select your
'prescnts for your friends
'as we are selling lots of
them already.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-10

Christmas goods are arriving at ). 1
Callaghans.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-22
Notes from Espy.

w. f. Dietrich is seriously ill with
an attack of La Grippe.
7. M. Lehman and Nevin McKam-
ey, who were dangerously injured by
a recent runaway accident, haye suf-
fciently recovered from their wounds
to be able to be out again.
Miss Grace Mckinney is confined
to the house by sl.kness.
Jacob Stauffer has changed his place
of residence from Espy to Saltwater.
Miss Fannie Kline is able to be out
again, having been confined to the
house by illness.
Frank Edgar of New York, but
formerly OF this place, was visitor to
town on Sunday.
VIM. Naugle and wife have gone to
housekeeping in the old Whitmire
house.
A Christmas entertainment will be
held in the Lutheran Church this
Christmas Eve.
Mrs. Frank Rice has returned from
a six weeks visit to Bangor, Easton,
and other places.
Ralph Aul is again with us, having
spent several weeks in Scranton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-22
Christmas Tide.

Only a few days more and
the most joyful season of the year will
be upon us again. Hundreds of homes
are preparing for the occasion and the
little ones are looking forward with
joy and expectancy. Nearly all the
churches are rehearsing special Christ
mas music, while mysterious packages
are being smuggled into homes. Fam
lilies having loved ones in the army are
preparing boxes to be forwarded to
them and the woods are being secured
by Christmas tree hunters. Christmas
is the happiest season of the year for
young and old folks alike.
Mother, father, friends, daughters,
sons, lovers, and all classes of people
are wondering what to buy. 1t is quite
likely that we have overdone the
Christmas time and its incident giving.
1t is our American way to be gener-
Gus, profuse and even extravagant, and
so like creating" in order to ''keep
our end up" we sometimes go beyond
our depth in either following the die
tates of fashion or obeying the promp-
tings of the heart.
There is propriety both of senti-
ment and tradition in the exchange of
family gifts; certain near friends there
are whom we should remember in our
Christmas plans; and surely everyone
able to give at all should remember in
some way the unfortunate.
But there is no excuse in making
these gifts an unwarrantable burden
neither in the sense of time, expense
nor effort, save only where the element
of self sacrifice is joy to the giver,
and never source of secret repining.
The mother who saves up to make her
little ones happy has return within
herself beyond gross price. But even
she should remember that child will
enjoy single gift, if it is something
that has been much desired, as much
as a large number of gifts. We can
have no real pleasure In the years
greatest festival if we go beyond either
our means or strength in its celebra-
ton. What ever the size of our in
comes. if we have any at all, we can
have our Christmas tree, our gift max
ing and our feast, the only pains being
to guage the character of these several
features exactly to the length of our
purses, with no loophole for after
worry or uneasy conscience.-Ee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-22
THE BIG STORE HOLIDAY
SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS

The Christmas crowds in this
stores big Toy Department ION the
fourth floor have been great and
they increase as Christmas draws
nearer. Come in the mornings, i
convenient, in your own interest,",
but come when you will you viii
find our equipment for serving inn
mcnse crowds of people equal to
almost any demand.
Goods delivered free. Store open
evenings.