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Natchitoches populist., 1898-07-01
An Ancient Custom. :
From Republican Traceler, arkansas City
Kan

Pilgrimages to some shrine of st. vitus
to cure the disease known as St. vitus'
dance are no longer made. The modern
way Of treating this afdlction is within
reach OF every household, as is shown by
the experience of Karl A. Wagner, the
eleven-year-old son of George Wagner, of
SIS 9th ST., Arkansas City, Kan. The faith
ar tells the story as follows:
'"oVer year ago" he says, "Ksrl was
taken with st. Vitus dance and continued
to grow worse during FIVE months he was
under physicians care. His tongue be-
came paralyzed and we could not under
stand word he sold. He became very
thin, lost the use Of his right leg and
seemed doomed to become hopeless in
valid. We had about given up hope when
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pele People
were recommended to my wife by lady
whose daughter had been cured Of slmi-
lar sffliction by the pills.
"1 bought a box Of them at once and soon
Natchitoches populist., 1898-07-01

n otto ed a
change for
the better In
Karl's con-
dition. I
was 80 we'll
pleased that
I b 0 u ght
In o r q o I
them. and
when he had
ia K en- five
boxes the
disease dis
appeared.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
Local Weather Report. FOR DECEMBER g, 1898.
Brief Mention.
Brief Mention. High water to-day, S:21 p. m. Suit cases at l.. Bostwick's. Farm wanted-R. E. Baldwin.

Suit cases at l.. Bostwick's.
 Farm wanted-R. E. Baldwin.
 Huylers delicious candies in fancy baskets and dainty boxes at Hauff Bros. The farmers were busy yesterday bringing in the Christmas trees for the holiday decoration of stores, etc.
 Miss Philanda Williams of Essex will spend the holidays as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hettie Williams in this city. Even this weather daunts not the Christmas buyers, as seen in the throngs yesterday at Kirby's ever popular jew elry store. The stock is big one.
 Figaro (French), London Graphic, Holly Leaves, Black and White, Father Christmas and other foreign beautiful ly illustrated holiday issues at Pease & Sons.
 The Young Peoples society of Chris tian Endeavor of the Congrega tional church, Westville, gave a sterepticon entertainment in the church chapel last night. It was well attended and much enjoyed.
 Louis Lachmann of 113 Johnson ave-
  1ment of his daughter Sarah to Ralph Kantrovitz of this city. They will be lat home" Sunday, January 1, 1899, from until in the evening.
 Announcement is made of the wed- ding of Miss Lillian Beck of this city and Frederick Klaus of Shelton the ceremony to take place at the home of the bride on Wednesday, January 25 1899. Both young people are we'll known in Shelton.
 The philanthropic committee of the Woman's club of Shelton was at work yesterday at the home of Mrs. l.. M Keneston, packing boxes with toys, games, etc., for the Children's home In Norwalk, and the Mt. Carmel home in New Haven.
 H. H. Cook, chief clerk in the office of municipal statistics, Boston, will, on the occasion of his visit in this city dur ing the convention of the American Economic association next week, in- spect the improved system of bookkeep- ing in use in the office of City Controller Brown.
 The fair and bazar recently conduct ed by the Ladies Aid society of the Epworth M. B. church was an unusual 1y successful one. Over $100 was clear ed and it was also a very enjoyable social event. The pastors wife, Mrs. B. M ripple, was in charge and was ably assisted by the ladies.
 Many will deeply regret to hear of the very serious illness of a daughter of Thomas Hooker, member of the board of education. The young lady has been i'll for the past three weeks with typhoid fever and the crisis of the disease arrived yesterday and her phy- .sicion, Dr. s. D. Gilbert, is in almost constant attendance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
.AFTER UORE BuSINESS.
Talk of Huntington and Rock Island Roads Extending Their Lines to the DnciGc


 Roads Extending Their Lines to the Pacific.
 Chicago, Dec. 22.-There are strong indications that the Chicago, Burling- ton and Quincy and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific roads are figuring on extending their lines to the Pacific coast. The absorption of the Hawaiian and Philippine Islands by this country | it is expected by the owners of these roads will open up an immense trans continental rail business both east and | west-bound.
 The recent deal by which the Santa Fe will have it's own line into San Fran cisco in the spring has awakened the officers of the competing mi-transcon- tinental roads.
 ! An officer of one of the western roads who has just come from the coast, and who takes a keen interest in railroad affairs out there, says:
 "I would not be surprised to wake up some morning and find the transconti- mental situation further complicated by the announcement that the Burlington was to be extended to the Pacific ocean. The Burlington is a good deal nearer the coast than most people imagine, and I understand that the road has been surveying through Idaho all sum mer-one line through Neg Perces Pass and another through Lola Pass. l un- derstand also that two or three lines that are now being built in western Idaho and northeastern Oregon are in tended eventually to form part of the proposed western extension of the Bur | lington.
 Another point of interest in this con- nection is the fact that the Burlington is large holder of valuable terminal and dock property at Gray's harbor which would be of great value to the company were it to enter the Oriental trade Such an extension would also form a sort of short route from Tacoma to New Orleans"
 Denver is now the western terminus of the Rock Island and Billings, Mont, is the end of Burlington's tracks. It has been reported that the former com pany would soon purchase the Colorado Midland, which would place it's termi- nus 400 miles farther west. Billings, Mont, is 1020 miles from Tacoma While President Purdy of the Rock Is- l land denies the report that his company is figuring on absorbing the Midland, nOthine definite can be learned regard ing the Burlington's intentions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
GOOD AND BAD LUCK.

William c. Shute, a Boston drummer,
 was in Bristol Wednesday and after he had completed his business went fishing through the ice with friend. Although the day was not an ideal one for pickerel to bite, twelve beauties, the largest one weighing two pounds fourteen ounces, were secured and the outfit, including MT. Shute, started for home in high glee. The horse was in high glee, too, and ran away, uncere- moniously dumping MT. Shute and ms partner out into a snow drift. The runaway was stopped after the sleigh had been smashed some. NIT. Shute and his partner spent nearly an hour picking up fish, fishing tackle, bait cans, etc., that were scattered along the line of the runaway for half a mlle
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
PACIFIC WATER FRONT FOR THE SA NTA EE

San Francisco, Dec 22.-The Santa Fe Railroad company has completed negotiations for the purchase of water front property in this city. The price, $3S7,750 was paid and the deeds record ed to-day. Improvements will be be- gun on the property in about three months. It is to be used for handling freight that is to come in via the Valley road.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
Christmas Shoppers
 Opportunity.

Goods must be sold at closing hour, Saturday night. Lack of storage room demands it. Holiday goods crowding our staple articles. Prices are cut right down to cost mark and less. Most econom- ical place in town for Santa Claus to shop. Father Christmas looks at you from every aisle fills the whole store Withhis cheer ful influence-makes you happy as you join the throng. Come l
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
WE-4IHER RECORD.
Agricultural Department

AgrlcuIturaI Department, Office of the Chief of the Weather Bureau, Washington, D. C., Dec. p, SS9S p. m. Forecast for Friday
 For New England; Rain; fresh to brisk easterly winds becoming southerly; colder at night.
 For Eastern New York: Rain; clearing at night; clearer cool fresh to brisk southerly winds becoming northeasterly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
A GRIP UPON LA GRIPPE,

Costs only 25 cents, all druggists keep it. All persons suffering with the Grippe who will use Hinman's Respirators, and do not receive immediate relief, will have their money refunded by return- ing box to the druggist who sold it; and said druggist will receive the original price paid by calling on or sending to my wholesale agent, F. S. Calhoun &o Co.,, New Haven, Conn.
 L. B. AMMAN, Sole Proprietor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
CONVICTED OF ARSON.
Frank King Gets Three Years in States
 Prison

FTanK hlng GetS Infee 4edTS m State 8
 Prison.
 Hartford, Dec. 21.-In the superior court this forenoon the Jury brought in a verdict of guilty in the case of Frank lin s. King of Suffield, charged with setting fire to the barn of Benjamin At wood of Thompsonville. King was charged on two counts. The first charg- ed him with setting fire to a building and the other to a building in which horses were kept. On the second count he was acquitted. The state asked for a conviction on only one count. Judge Shumway sent King to the state prison for three years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
COMING WEDDING.

William Francis Alcorn, Yale law school '97, of SufTield, Conn.,, will on Wednesday next be married to young lady of Tioga, Penn. MT. Alcorn IS practicing law in this city and is quite well known.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
Friday, December 23, 1898.
NEW ENTERTAINMENTS TO-DAY.

Board of Relief-Meetings
 Chafing Dlshes-The John D. Bassett Go. Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills-At Druggists. For Sale-Market--W. D. Judson, For Sale-House-Bo 447. Fridays Dmner-A. Foote x Co, Hints-The Edw. Malley Co. Importantly. NJ. Brown X Co. Lost-Poodle Dog-16S Prospect Street. Opportunity-Howe X Stetson.
 Rooms with Board-64 Lafayette Street. Read While You Run-Chas. Monson Co., Polo To ToNight-Bowing Hall Wines and Liquors-E. E. Hall X Son.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23

It is one of the hardest things in the world to get a present for a man. Our stock of dress suit cases, hat boxes and umbrellas will help you solve some per- picking present problems. Canada X Robertson, SS2 Chapel street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23

Why not present yourself Cor one of your friends) with Knox silk hat for Christmas? Canada & Robertson, SS2 Chapel street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23

What about umbrellas for Christmas presents? Canada & Robertson, SS2 Chapel street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23

The Dewey Special Watch contains a seven-jewel, nickel movement. with face same as cut. It is fitted in "Maine" case, made in gold filled cen ter, which will wear like solid gold from five to twenty-five years. The backs and bezels are made of steel from the wrecked battleship Maine. 7 The regular price is 5000, we are selling them at $3.eS, Friday only.
 Ladies Solid Gold Hunt ing Case Watch, eleven-Jewel American movement. Guar anteed a perfect time keeper. Regular price, $IS.oo, for $II,oS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
Have It Sent to You.

The Journal and Courier will be sent 10 any address by mall at the same terms as 1t is delivered in the city-1b cents a week. 50 cents a month.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
Ehegumrmalamd Gumrtec

THREE MONTHS, sl. 50; ONE MONTH, 50 CENTS; ONE WEEK, 15 CENTS; SINGLE COPIES, 8 CENTS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
Rare Bargains in Toys, Books
 and Games.

Sterling Silver Novelties. Fancy ChinaWare. Toilet Sets. Manicure Sets. Travelling Sets. Gilt Picture Frames. Toilet Articles. Leather Goods. Renaissance Prices Fancy Atomizers. Bon-bon Boxes. Silk Garters. Shopping Bags. Fancy Baskets. Fine Perfumes. Picture Frames, hand-painted. Fine Stationery. BIackboards and hundreds of
 other things.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23
@EgNMALLEY@. STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING TILL CHRISTMAS.
Hints for the Hurried Shopper.

Too bad we are having such foggy rainy weather for your Christmas buying We extend the hosptaltes of the store to all visitors and customers
 Rest and quietness in the Ladies Waiting Roo-a dan ty luncheon in the Palm Tea Room Stay all day in th big, comfortable store if you will
 Here are hints that may help you ast-nnute buyers
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23

'NASo w oitLiiS ANOOlll O odAtt- Room. Stay all day in this i'll.
 ) you last-minute buyers
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 Handsome Cut Glass finish Puff Box with sterling silver top, 75c each. Fans.
 A very handsome collect ion of fans on show, in silk gauge and lace, hand painted. ivory and decorated wood sticks. Prices from soc up to $o each.
 Ladies Combination Pocket Book in seal finish leather, |chamois lined pocket, sterl-t ing silver corners. Price, 25c Hosiery.
 Children's woolen and cot ton stockings, worth 1oc., for I2 1-2c pair.
 Ladies spliced heel and. double sole hose at loc pair.
 Infants cashmere hose, worth 25c a pair for 1oc.
 Ladies black silk hose, worth $a, for SI.5o pair.
 Ladies lace lisle and silk hose. Regular price, $r.oo, for soc pair.
 Ladies extra heavy three thread fast black, winter hose, 25c pair. Mems Neckwear.
 The handsomest showing of neckwear in town. Our soc lines are without equal. All the handsomest designs and colorings in Puffs, Ascots Four-in-Hands, Tecks, etc., at soc each. Cameras.
 The "Montauk Jr.," is a five dollar camera; takes a pie ture 5 I-2 5 I-2 and we are selling now at $a.4o each. A Rug Gift.
 What could you give that would be more appreciated ? Handsome, dainty, lasting remembrances. We have the largest showing in town of Orientals, Wiltons, Axmin- isters and Moquettes. All sizes, in all the handsomest colorings of the newest de- signs.
 Clocks.
 A handsome line of gold plated and enamel clocks in some very dainty designs, Phelps and Bartholomew movement. Regular price is $4.oo to $6 each. We are selling them while they last at $2.e8.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-23

Handsome Cut Glass finish Puff Box with sterling silver top, 75c each.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
WOULD BE AN AMATEUR. Wilbur J. Edwards, the Noted Cy- clist, Anxious to Ride for Glory.

Wilbur J. Edwars, the well known pro- fessional cyclist, who has appeared on the racing path during the past five years with credit to himself and club, communicated with the governing board of the California Associated Cycling Clubs, asking that he be reinstated to amateur standing. The matter was brought up last evening at the monthly meeting of the board in the rooms of the Olympic Wheelmen, and after an hour had been devoted to a general discussion or his case and review of the amateur and professional question, J. A. Desimone, a delegate from the Garden City Wheel men and a fellow clubmate of Edwards. withdrew the application.
 It was decided that the annual road should be held on the third Sunday in September. In future a rider wishing to participate in a road race will Lave to be a bona-tide resident of the city or county in which the race is to be held for a pc riod of three months before being eligible porting crack riders from other counties sixty days before the race, so as to strengthen their team.
 The trophy offered by the Cycling West will be competed for at the September 9 meet. The trophy must be won three times before it passes into the possession of the winning club.
 Harry Fowler was declared a profes- sional and warned not to compete in anna teur events Norman S. Burcombe of Ia coma was appointed handicapper for Washington. Fred Schone of Seattle was suspended to April 24, 1899, for exhibition riding.
 An invitation extended to the board to hold its next meeting in Sacramento on July was accepted
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
KISSED THE WATER
 BY MOONLIGHT
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHING OF
 THE SADIE.
Mrs. William L. Gerstle Gracefully Christens the New Vessel With
 Bottle of Champagne.

With full moon shining from the east and high tide running into the bay the paddle wheel tugboat Sadie was success fully launched from the Union Iron Works at half-past 10 o'clock.
 'raWny men with sedgehammers kept knocking away the shore dogs until nothing remained to hold her in place save the Jackscrew which was propped against her stern and a few wedges un- der her keel. At this time Mrs. Gerstle, with her husband standing beside her, ungloved her right hand and seized the champagne bottle which swung rom the port bow suspended by a blue ribbon with the vessel name ana the date O. ner launching painted in letters of gold upon 1t. Then one mighty blow from the work mans sledgehammer dashed aside the last obstruction and the vessel commence ed to move toward the waters of the bay Then it was that Mrs Gerstle swung the bottle and in clear voice said, II chris ten thee Sadie"
 A cheer from those present with the shrill whistles from the workshops greeted the last mechanical production from the Union Iron Works shops. Alaska service, and will be engaged in towing barges from St. Michael to the Yukon River, and if necessary will go up the Yukon as far as her draught will permit
 Her dimensions are: Length on water inches, beam 30 feet, depth of hold feet inches, gross tonnage 252, speed Il knots. horsepower 300, draft 36 inches;
 Work was commenced on her by, the March, and without any rush she reached her finishing touches few weeks ago, but her launching was delayed for full tide and a joyful moon, both Of mer night, saluted her as she kissed the waters of San Francisco Bay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.

Saturday. June 4 schr Repeat, Olsen. s days from Grays liar bor
 Bark Topganant, Lunvaldt, IS days from Bktn Archer. Calhoun IS days from Homo lulu
 schr Five Brothers, Jensen 24 hours from Bihlers Point.
 SPOKEN. Per bktn Archer-May 9. lat 2S 42 N, lon 157 W. ship Walker, from Hioso, for New York.
 DOMESTIC PORTS. EUREKA-Arriyed June 4-Stmr Hueneme, Francisco.
 EUREKA-Arrived June 4-schr Hneneme hence June 2
 TRANSATLANTIC STEAMERS. PHILADELPHIA Arrived June - Stmr Missouri. from London. NEW yORK-Sailed June 4-Stmr Spaarn- dam. for Rome: stmr La Bourgogne, for Havre: stnr f.ucenia for Liverpool stnr kai- ser Wilhelm II. for Naples: stmr Patra for Hamburg: stmr City of Rome. for Glasgow. QUEENSTOWN-Sailed June 4-Stmr Gym ria. for New York. HAVRE-S Sailed June 4-Stmr La Bretagne. for New York. ANTWERP-s Sailed June 4-stmr Friens- land. for New York. BREMEN Sailed June 4-Stmr Frederick der Crosse. for New York. LIvERPOOL-saie June 4-Stmr Campana, for New York
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
MARRIED.

DITTMER-ROHDE-In this city June 1. 1898 by the Rev. J. Fuendeling, Oskar Dittmer and Sophie Rohde.
 TMEYER-WINTERS-In this city. June 4 1898, by the Rev. J. Fuendeling. William Horstmeyer and Clara Winters. KAUL--AMARCK-In this city, June f. lS9s by the Rev. J. Fuendeng, Christian Raul and Emma Amarck. PAYNE-SABIN-In this city, June l. lS9S at St. Pauls Church, by the Rev. ". Nj. Reilly, Dr Redmond W. Payne and Grace Adelne, daughter of Mir and Mrs. John l. Sabin. SHARP-KEYES-In this city, June 9 1S9S by the Rev. J. Fuendelng, William J. Sharp and Georgie Reyes.
 Maria Anna LutZ. VOGLER-AGG ENS-In this city. June 4. lsss by the Rev. J. Fuendeling, Albert Vogler and Gonda Aggens.
 WOOLLEY -COX-In this city. June l. 1Ses Charles L. Woolley of Oakland and Ida M
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
Builders Contracts.

F. Kronenberg (owner) with W. L. Holman (contractor), architect none one electric ee- vator in building SW line of Main street 1876 SEE of Market, SEE 45:10 by 137:6; sl25O
 Mrs. A. E. Hecht (owner) with s. C. Murray (contractor), architect l. E. Kraft, all work for alterations for 2-story frame with base ment and atfic on NV of Van Ness avenue and Post street. w 1os:9 by N l20: s1GSS
 John Shirley ,owner) with Frank Stenmann (contractor) architect C. A. Meussdorffer all work except clustering, painting. plumbing electrical work. interior and exterior plaster decorations, ventilators, mantels. gas fixtures shades excavation and brick work for 3-story and basement frame building NV corner of Jackson and Jones streets. w S7:10 by N 52;6; SIP, 43O.
 Rose and Julie Lazarus towners) with H. T Grieb (contractor), architects Salfeld x Kohlberg all work except plumbing, painting and incandescent work for a 3-story and base ment frame building N line of Ellis street. 165 W of Franklin, w 27:6 by N 137:6 S5210.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
BORN

ABRAHAM-In this city, June ?. 1898, to the wife of Hyman Abraham, daughter. BEDWELL-May ,. 1898, to the wife of J. L. Bedwel a son. FALCONER-May 26 1S9S to the wife of J. Falconer, daughter FoUssE-In this city, June ?, 1898, to the wife of Emil Fousse. a daughter FINNEGAN-May 2S, 1898, to the wife of James J. Finnegan, son. GIELOW-In this city, May 90, 1898, to the wife of Charles H. Gielow. a daughter, GUINASSO-In this city, June ?. 1898 to the wife of Louis Guinasso. daughter. HANDLEY-In this city. May %. 1898. to the wife of J. J. Handey. KELLY-In this city, June 3. 1898. to the wife Of Albert Kelly, son. LAWLER-May 10, 1898, te the wife of F. ". Lawler a daughter MURRAY-In this city. May 20. 1898, to the wife of John F. Murray. a daughter. PORTER-In this city, to the wife of Joseph w. Porter, son. REGAN-In this city. May 90, 1seS to the wife of Charles J. Began, a daughter VOLQUARDS-In this city May 30. 1898, to the wife Of C. Voquards, daughter STOCKMAN-In this city, June 2, 1S9S to the wife of w. F. Stocknan. daughter
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
Park Music.

The following programme will be given by the Park Band this afternoon; A. Spadina, Director; I. C. Coggin, Manager. Patriotic, Military and Battle Music. March Stars and Stripes ............... Sousa tions," Red, White and Blue, Hail Columbia" " Washington March. America "keers American Hymn,' The Land of Washington, Star Spangled Banner Yankee Doodle, Selection, Rigoletto ...-.........-..-....N Y erdi Descriptive, "The Tf r1 Chase" Rolling Episode in a Sold Life ........... .kappey Overture Light C ry'' ''.................Su Suppe Piccolo solo, Through the Air .Hamm
 A. Logar. Waltz "Immortellen' '.......................G Gungl Grand descriptive battle piece, Death of Custer --.--.-..--..--.-...-.- Donigan l. Sioux dance. night before the battle. 2. Bugle calls in Clusters camp before forming the line of march, 3. Clusters cavalry march to Sioux s camp the sound of horses hoofs in the distance. 4. Approach of Clusters cav airy with band playing Red, White and Blue, the Indians responding with their customary music. ,. Battle of Little Big Horn, in which great general lost his life g. Indians rejoicing over the victory with scalp dance. :. Arrival of endorsements. General Bentne and cavalry s. Custer's burial, volley of shots muffied drums and bugle sound ing the last calls over our great gen erals grave. Finale-'Nearer, My God. to Thee
 March. Pride of the Navy, Oregon ..........
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
pure Milk or None.

II will have pure milk for the people
 of this city. or l will have none This Is the language made use of by Inspector I. P. Cookery, when he applied for war rants for the arrest of the proprietor Of the Great Eastern Milk Company, in whose product he found large quantity of formuine. Warrants were also taken out for J. Lapachet. of Sixteenth and Church streets, and J. W. Tufts, Belmont
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-05
Accidentally Shot.

RED BLUFF, June 4.-E. A. Long re. gently from Maurice, H.. was accidental. ly killed here tonight. While loading his gun the weapon was discharged tearins away the top of his he2d Long had 3 wife and two children.