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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
A LIFE SAVED BY A ROCK.
Miraculous Escape of a Child From
 Being Run Oyer

OAKLAND, Nov. 1.-The four-year old child of Peter Strogan had miraculous escape from death to-day. Strogan drives wagon for the Renton Coal Company and while driving down Franklin street this afternoon he had his child by his side on the seat. In some manner one or the forward wheels slipped off, and upon the maeadamized roadway.
 The elder Strogan sustained numerous severe: bruises about the head and face, Hospital.
 The child, on the other hand, had fallen Tn front of the. rear wheel and would sureiy nave been crushed to death, but a huge: rock intervened between the child and the wheel. Over this rock the wheel bounced, and the child's form was thus avoided and escaped uninjured.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
HIS REASON RESTORED
 AND READY. FOR TRIAL
J. w. LYNN TO BE BROUGHT
 HOME FROM UKIAH.
Will Have to Answer for Shooting
 His Wife Five Times Some =. Months Ago.
Oakland office San Francisco Call.

sos Broadway, Nov. 1.
 John " Lynn, who about seven months ago attempted to murder his wife by shooting her five times, and who was subsequently, committed to the Insane Asylum at Ukiah, has recovered his reason sufficiently to be discharged as cured. He will be brought back to this city for trial.
 The circumstances of the shooting are still fresh in the memory of many. The wife had refused to live any longer with on Seventh street, near Bush. One day Lynn called there and tried to persuade her 10 return with him, but she refused, Whereupcn he whipped out a revolver and shot her five times. The wife recovered and testified at her accused husband S . preiiminary examination that he had al ways acted perfectly sane until the shooting. Lynn, however, feigned ir- sanity to such perfection, having at one time been an attendant at the Agnews sane and committed to Ukfah.
 It IS quite probable that when tried his attorney Will make every effort to secure his acquittal or the ground that he was insane at the time the crime was com mitted.
 Acme Boxing.
 OAKLAND Nov. 1.--The Acme Club at which the principal boxing events were an eight-round bout between Ed Doyle of the Olympic and Ed. J. Smith of inc Acme Club. Though declared q draw inc latter appeared to have decidedly the bet ter of it. The other main event. a ten round match between Jim Riley of the San Francisco Athletics and Charles I've or the Reliance Club was also declared draw, but proved one of the cleanest ana closest matches ever witnessed here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
Williams Will Recover Damages.

Judge Belcher handed down an. opinion yesterday denying. a motion for a new trial in the case of John H. Williams. against the Southern Pacific Company. Williams was injured in smash-up near San Ardo station, and sued to recover jury awarded him Judgment of s14 000. The company made a motion for a new trial on the ground that the Judgment fact and law. The court, however, re- fused to entertain the motion for a. new trial, and in consequence the case will in preme Court.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
A Biz Failure.

August Hemme of this city filed peti ton in insolvency in the United States District Court yesterday His liabilities are s13S S51 and his assets S2990. His heavi- est creditors are F. S. Wesfngsr of San Francisco, s74,454 borrowed money. and Mrs. Arthur Rodgers of San Fsran- cisco. $26, ,738. Hemme has been interested in land and orchards in this State and Mexico, and the petition is the culmina- tion of business endorsements that have been public property tor long time. Joseph Wilson of Oakland also filed pe- tition. His liabilities are S4977 and his as- sets none
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02

pitaL Now that the hospital cannot be
 constructed we have some extra money and it is certain that the Health Depart- ment will get what it wants, some BIO. 900 or 7$15.00O Then there will still be snug sum to expend for the further improve ment of Market street with bitumen. In fact, think we are going to have all of. the cash that is needed for various ob- jects. It seems highly probable that the city without the collection of the same, will operate to reduce the cost so we will not have to use more than one-half of the s150,0 GOO set apart in the tax levy for that nurnose. ,'
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
Miss Dufy's Play Accepted.

BERKELEY, Nov. 1.-The committee of the junior class of the University of California appointed to select the farce to be acted next junior day met last night and decided upon one. From the seven plays handed in under the competition that of Miss Alice Duffy was considered to have the most merit. The farce is en- titled His Wife's Will.' It will be pre- sented by cast composed of members of the Junior class early in December. Miss Duffy, the successful competitor is on the editorial Staff of this years Blue and Gold, and has already made quite 8 repu- tatfon in college as a story writer
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
CLOSING THE CAMPAIGN.
Alameda Republicans Are Confident of Big Majorities Next Tues
 day for Their Ticket.

ALAMEDA, Nov 1.-The closing week of the county campaign will be made live ly by the Republicans. Although there is a feeling of confidence all along the line, the local managers will redouble their efforts to roll up the biggest Republican vote the Encinal City has ever recorded. With the possible exception of T. c. Stoddard, fusion nominee for County Clerk, Alameda, will give handsome majority to every candidate on the Re- publican ticket, both State and County. The advisory board of the Alameda Re- publican Club met last evening to make arrangements for the final grand rally of the campaign at Armory Hall next Monday night. J. B. Lanktree w H. Davis, J. L.. Field and E. A. Randlett were appointed committee to secure speakers and engage music. The gentle men Announced this afternoon that Victor H. Metcalf. candidate for Congress, and Tirey l.. Ford, nominee for Attorney Gen. eral had offered their services as the speakers of the evening.
 The club~will meet Saturday night at Linderman Hall, at which time the vice. presidents for Monday nights big rally will be selected.
 Will Contest Settled.
 ALAMEDA, Nov. 1-The Edouard Louis will contest was finally and definitely set tied to-day. The will of Edouard Louis, which left the bulk of his estate to his widow, Mary Louis, was contested by de- cedent's mother, Mariane. The case was tried recently in the Superior Court re- sulting in the provisions of the will being sustained. The contestant announced that such action expired to-day. The widow, who came out victoriously in the contest, has of her own yolition agreed to pay her mother-in-law an annuity.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
 TO GET MORE MONEY
SUPERVISORS HAVE HOSPITAL
 FUNDS AVAILABLE.
will Give the Health Board About Ten Thousand Dollars and Mar
 ket Street the Balance.

The cheering news was circulated among the employees of the Health De- partment yesterday that there would De no wholesale discharges of clerks and inspectors. owing to the decision having been reached by the Supervisors to give to the Health Board the extra money needed to conduct the department accord ing to the present scale.
 Supervisor Britt, speaking of the matter yesterday, said: '"The board still has on hand that $50 900 which was set apart Tn the tax levy for the building of hos
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
GRAND JURY SUITS.
Alameda County Sues for the Recov- cry of Money Paid John Gil
 Ian and J. B. Lanktree

OAKLAND, Nov. 1.-suits were filed late this afternoon by District Attorney Shook, on behalf of Alameda County, against John Gillam and J. B. Lanktree for the recovery of moneys received by the defendants at sundry times on as- signed claims between November 2, 1S96 and January 8; 1898. Tn the case of M. Gillian the amount is 1856 50 and in that of Banktree $637 25
 The suits are but two of similar ones to be filed, and are the result of recent Grand Jury Investigations. The complaint alleges that on September 2s last a de- mand was made on defendants for the payment of the amounts named but that no part thereof has been paid.
 Besides the. above amounts, 20 per cent damages for the use thereof Is asked for.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02

Amendment Number One, being Senate Constitutional Amendment No n (exempting certain claims against the City and County of San Francisco, and the existing indebtedness of the City of Vallejo for the construction of its x water works from the provisions of the Constitution requiring such claims to be paid from the income and reye- nues of the year in which they were fncurred).
 For the Amendment7 Ii Amendment Number Two. being Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 10 (providing for framing local county{ government acts by inhabitants of counties for their government.
 For the Amendment?
 Amendment Number Three, being Sem f ate Constitutional Amendment No. I A (providing for the creation of Court of Claims to determine claims against the State, and to consist of9 three Superior Judges designated by the Governor to serve without extra conpensation).
 For the Amendment7 Amendment Number Four. being As- sembiy Constitutional Amendment i No. 37 (exempting consolidated cities and counties. organized or 10 be or-{ ganized, or holding charter un- der the Constitution. from certain leg islation in relation to counties)
 For the Amendment? | Amendment Number Five. being As- seulbly Constitutional Amendment Nc 36 trelating to office Of Governor, l providing for succession thereto in certain cases and removing disa bilityi of Lieutenant Governor from holding other office during tern).
 For the Amendment? ' Amendment Number Six. being Assem- bly Constitutional Amendment No. ss (relating to and defining Grammar3 Schools).
 For the Amendment7 Amendment Number Seven. being As- sembly Constitutional Amendment No. s4 (previding for adjournment of IeeisIa tiire for not less than thirtyi nor more than sixty days during each session.. For the Amendment? Witness my hand and the Great seaa State of California. the day and year first above written.
 JAMES H, BUDD. Cover Attest: L. IL BROWN. Secretary o< s' lSEAL.1
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

The men were very evenly matched and both put up an excellent fight As pre- llminaries Iayigne and Cruz, and George rounds
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02

Dec ?. and every fifth day thereafter trans ns- fer at Seattle to this companys steamers for Alaska and c N Ry at Tacoma to N. P Ky. at Vancouver to C. P; Ky.
 For Eureka Humboldt Bayl. p. m., Nov 5 10. 15. 2o 25, 30. Dec. 5. and every fifth day thereafter.
 For Santa Cruz, Monterey San Simeon Cayucos Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo) Gaqta santa garba5a Ventura snIass and N1wnort a m. Nov l. g. g, 13 r, 21 25, 2s Dec 3. and every fourth day , thereafter s1 enIt ford fsan Luis Obispo) Santa Barbara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo Clos m AnTslss) II . m. Nov. B. !, Il; 16, is. 2S, 27, Dec. l. ana For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay. San Jose de. del C.abo Mazatian Altata La PaS, Santa Rosalist and rso c;uaynlas iMex), 10 a. m., 18th of every month. ,.
 Tba company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers. sailing dates : az TIUKET OFFIUE-4 New Montgomery street (Palace Hotel(-
 ' GOODALL PERKINS & CO. Gen: Agts..
 10 Market st. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
Waterfront Case Closing.

OAKLAND, Nov 1.-The defense in the now famous water front case this af- morrow, and the assurance is given out by the attorneys for the city of Oakland that rebuttai will be ready to close the latter part of this week. Judge Ogden has allowed the defense to withdraw thirty-two exhibits heretofore submitted, but these relate wholly to upland streets,
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
TAKE THE BOAT To SAN .IosE

EVERY DAY AND SUNDAY TOO at 10 a. m.
 Steamer ALvTEO, Clay street Wharf Fare to San Jose, 50c; round trip. 75c. Delightful Bay Excursions. Alviso and return. 75c. Telephone
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02

night Among the sketches exhibited are several by Keith, Nelson, Jorgsnsen
 members who have exhibits are: MT. Jenkins, MT. Hale, Mrs. Lee, Mir. Evans, Mr. Gremke, Mrs. Evans, Miss Colby
 Mrs. Freeman, Miss Morgan, Miss Miss Bakewell, Miss Brown, Mrs. Maloney, Miss Root and Miss
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

!A~ Steamers leave Broadway IEEA wharf San Francisco: tsEWSNA For Alaskan ports. 10 a. m.. NfsyN1A Nov 2, ', 12 II, 22. 27, Dec. 2, lEA H$&[EA transfer at Seattle. INMzY8~ XAH For Victoria, Vancouver (B. AAwN8As C.) Port Townsend, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes
 and New Whatcom CWash ). ie
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02

SACRAMENTO, July 8Uth, 1Sy8s WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of California, at its thirty-second session begin ming on the fourth day of January, A. p. 1897, two-thirds of all the members elected to each of the two houses of said Legislature voting in favor thereof, proposed the following de- scribed amendments to the Constitution of the State of California, to-wit:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-01
Elmer Items.

Mr.. Will Hoskinson, of Poolesville, lost a
valuable driving mare on Friday night by
having leg broken 10 some way in the
stable.
The anxiety in regard to the rapid rise of
the Potomac has subsidized, and the faces of
the owners OF bottom lands are straighten-
ing out.
Don't You think, Mr.. L litor, that the leg
lslature would be doing right to pass law
giving collector for each voting district,
instead of each collection district The
amount collected would be smaller, and In
case of loss the burden would not be so
heavy. AS regards the County Treasurer
bill, it meets with not much favor in our
vicinity.
Mrs Mamie Cooley nee Stslings) was
buried at Beallsvile on Friday, March 25th,
Rev. Mr.. Prtman preaching the funeral dis
course.
Died, at Marriotsvile, Howard county,
Md, aged ga years, 8 months and days
George F. Gallon, brother of Albert W
Gallon, of Poolesvlle district.
For number of Yeas he had been con-
sistent member OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and he died as he lived in the full
faith of one redeemed by the blood of a
crucified Savior, and that for him there was
a home in that mansion not made with
hands, eternal in the skies.
Thou art not dead, but only lie at rest,
Thy spirit lives beyond the reach OF care !
And 10 the joyful strains of music there
Thy voice is heard among the blest.
March 80, 1893 MORE ANON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-01
Irving Literary Society.

Your correspondent failed to report the
fifth meeting for this season of the Irving
Literary Society, not for want Of something
to report, but for the pressure OF other mat
tiers upon his attention.
That meeting was held at the home of the
genial Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. T. Griffith, and
was largely attended by highly apprecia-
tive audience, who voted 1t the best meeting
held. The program consisted of vocal and
instrumental music, Rotations, defamation
and readings. Quite number taking part
were heartily encored. The "Tattler," under
the management of Its new editress, Miss
Aletha Brewer, proved very enjoyable fea-
ture of the meeting At late hour the
meeting adjourned to meet at the home of
Mr.. Leonidas Jones on the evening of the
25th of March.
The program for this meeting included
debate on the question "Resolved that the
United States would be justified in declar.
ing war against SPAIN" and the universal
interest in this question helped to swell the
crowd on this pleasant evening.
Music for the occasion was furnished BY
Mr.. T. Chiswell and son, with violin, auto.
harp and mouth organ; autoharp and mouth
organ by Thomas Chiswell, Jr., and Chas.
Griffith, Jr., with singing by the quar-
tette, Messrs. Black, Remsburg Bros. and
Charles Wire. There were recitations by
Mr.. VIM. Williams, Miss Maggie Wolfe,
Miss Mary Chiswell, Mr.. Dawson Trundle,
and last but not least, Mr.. G. w. Stout
Mr.. e. j. Chiswell read a selection. The
audience showed especial appreciation of
the Rotations of Miss Wolfe and Mr.. Stout.
Those taking part in the debate were, for
the affirmative Messrs. Duvall Chambers,
Walter Williams and Z. ]. Chiswell; for
the negative, Messrs. VIM. Williams, Geo.
Remsburg and j. P. Byrne, in the order
named one of the negative side following
one of the affirmative, each having ten min
utes, and Mr.. Chiswell having five minutes
to close the debate. Mr.. ]. H. Williams
was called to the chair and Messrs. Charles
M. Williams, Jr., T. Chiswell and Mr..
Black appointed Judges.
The debaters acquitted themselves very
creditably and received the strctest atten.
ton from the large audience. Especially
gralitgd we're the many friends of Walter
Williams at the success OF this his maiden
etiJr, i0 the field of debate. Alter some
ume sret in deliberation the judges voted
negative and one for the affima.
tive
The reading of the "Tattler" was much
enjoyed but 10 the regret of all its editress,
who bee % gracefully and creditably filled
posi,on for the last two meetings, re.
signed Mr.. Harry Griffith was chosen to
fill the unexpired term.
The s)ciety holds its next meeting at the
home of Mr.. Geo. d. Jones, on the evening
of April 1st c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-01
In Memoriam,

Died, at Garrett Park, Md, on Marcel
both, 1893, Mrs. Gertrude +. Blundon, il
the 3lst year Of her age.
IT'S hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart;
IT'S hard, so hard TO speak the words:
Must We forever part?
Dearest loved one, we have laid thee
la the peaceful graves embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished,
Till we see thy heavenly face.
Farewell, husband dear, farewell
Adieu, farewell TO thee;
And you, my dear children all,
Farewell, farewell to you.
Our mother is gone and we are left,
The loss OF her 10 mourn;
But we hope 10 meet with her,
With Christ before Gods throne.
By her husband and children.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-01
Report of the Grand Jury.

To the Honorable the Judges Of the Circuit
Court Tor Montgomery county:
The Grand Jury of Montgomery county
for the March Term of 1898 respectfully beg
leave to report rs follows:
We have, To the best OF our ability, in
vestgated all OF the affairs of the county
which have been brought TO our attention.
We have examined one hundred and fifty
one witnesses and have found twenty eight
presentments Seven witnesses were re-
turned summoned who did not appear.
The Jury would call to the attention of
the County Commissioners their opinion
that the public convenience requires that
the Court House should be lighted with
electric lights, and also that the present sys-
TEN of heating the Court House is objec
tionable as to health, economy and safety,
we recommend that steam be substituted as
soon as possible.
The Jail was inspected by the jury and
found to be in need Of some inexpensive re-
pairs, among which are repairs to an open.
ing under the furnace, to the back cellar
door, dungeon door, spouting and plaster
ing In various places. The arrangement Tor
the disposal of the sewerage from the Jail il
very detective, IL is conducted through "A
pipe in the wall to barrel on the outside,
tied and overhowing-a source Of danger to
the health of all who live near it, and a
special menace to the lives of the children
in the public school near by. We do not
understand that any blame should be at
tached TO the jailer. The Jail contains the
following inmates white males five, cOlOred
males fourteen, colored females five We
would also recommend better arrange
ment for supplying the Jail with water.
The jury visited the Almshouse and found
the property 10 admirable condition, reflect
ing great credit upon the capablity and
fidelity of the superintendent. There are
the following inmates White males, thir.
teen; females, seven; colored males, six I;
total, thirty-two. All we'll cared for.
The jury is informed by one OF It's mem
bers that the hospitality of the AImshouse
is abused by an excessive number OF trampa
Our attention was called by letters from
the trustees of two colored schools in the
county 10 the fact that the colOred schools
were closed March 10, 1893 The letters
were referred TO the County Commissioners
for their consideration.
The Jury received several anonymous let
tiers, but because they were unsigned re-
fused TO consider them.
All of which is respectfully submitted
with the request that we be now discharged
Signed on behalf OF the Grand Jury by
CHARLES +. KIRK,
Foreman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-01
Da WsOnVille Items.

The Jacksonville Literary Society held
its ninth meeting at the home OF Mr.. Baja'
min Gott on Friday last, and owing to the
threatening night small crowd was in at
tendance. The program though was con.
sidered good and was as follows:
Vocal and instrumental music, by Misses
Chambers and Allnutt; Reading, Edward
Darby Recitation, Miss Fannie Poole
Defamation, Roger Darby; Recitation,
Miss Eleanor Colt; Defamation, Dawson
Trundle; Recitation, Miss Eleanor Cham.
bers; Defamation, Milton Darby; Music
Misses Chambers and Allnutt; Recitation,
Miss Dutrow. BY request, Miss Dutrow again
recited for the Society. The Critic was
read by the editress, Mrs. Robert W. All.
mutt, and was feature of the meeting.
The Society then adjourned to meet De
cember 10th, 1898, at the home of Mr.. Benz
W : Allnutt, thus closing season of marked
success and much pleasure.
March 30, 1898 Y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-01
Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit TO more than make
the following four remedies have reached u
phenomenal sale Or. Kings New Discovery,
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, each
bottle guaranteed-Electric Bitters, the great
remedy for Liver, Stomach and Kidneys
Buckleu's Aruica Salve, the best in the world
and DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which are a
perfect pill. All these remedies are guaran-
teed to do just what is claimed for them and
the dealer whose name Is attached herewith
will be glad to tell you more of them. Sold
Readings Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-01
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev. J. Gunder-
man, Of Dimondale Mich, we are permitted
TO make this extract: 81 have no hesitation
in recommending DR.. Kings New Discovery
as the results were almost marvellous in the
case of my wife. While was pastor o, the
Baptist Church at Rives Junction she was
brought down with Pneumonia succeeding
La Grippe. Terrible ptroxysms of cough
ing would last hours with little interruption
and 1t seemed Ms II she could not survive
them. A friend recommended DR.. King 8
New Discovery; it WAS quick 10 its work and
highly satisfactory in results" Trial bottles
free at Jos. Readings Drug Store. Regular
size SOC and 81 90.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-01
Rockville Bakery and Con-
fectionery!

Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, Tafies, ETC.,
daily Bread cents rer loaf, Rye Bread
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
A full line of Toys, Dolls, etc
Fresh Cocoanut, grated to:order. acc ID.
Best Pound and Fruit Cake, zoe ID.
Homemade Caramels and Cocoanut Cream,
zoe Id.
Charlotte Russo, Meringues and Ice Cream,
in plain or brick moulds, made to order -
Large quantities at reduced ra'es.
Best select Oysters on hand.
Lunches served at popular prices.
H. RElSINGER,
Rockville, Md.