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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
BARRON CASE REOPENED. Widow of the Decedent Appeals to the
 Probate Court.

SAN JOSE, Dec 9.-Mary r. Barron, widow of William Barron, has asked the Probate Court that the s5O,OO0 of the es- tate of George Barron, deceased, held by Eva Rose Barron as executrix of Ed ward Barron, be turned over to her as guardian of her minor children Un- der the will of Edward Barron one-half to go to the children of William Barron if George died without issue. The peti- tion of Mary Barron says George died a single man.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
WHEELER HAS NOT RESIGNED. So Far the General Has Not Made Up
 His Mind.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Major General Wheeler authorized the following state ment to-day:
 1T was surprised to see what purports to be an interview about my resigning from Congress. have never gone further than to say that 1 would consider the question when I had time and would take such action as my friends would approve Thus far, however, l have reached no final conclusion"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
ADVERTISEMENTS.


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 Auy man or woman who will take care of health and take the right remedies for ill health, may live to ripe old age. When A man feels out of sorts, when he gets up in the morning tired out after restless night and goes home in the evening com nIetely knocked out with his days work, without appetite or ambition, he is sick riau. If he does not take the right remedy he will soon be in the grasp of consump tion. nervous prostration, malaria, CT some other serious malady
 A man in this condition should at once resort to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery. It is the best of all medicines for hard working men and women. It makes fhe appetite keen and hearty. It gives sound and refreshing sleep. It tones and strengthens the whole system. It invigor- ates the heart and nerves. It makes diges t;or, nerfect the liver active and the blood rure. It cures o8 per cent. of all cases of ronsumption It strengthens weak lungs, and cures bronchitis, spitting of blood and obstinate coughs. It IS the great Dlood- maker and flesh builder. It does not make fabbv flesh like cod liver oil, but firm, healthy, muscular tissue. It does not make corpulert people more corpulent Thou sands have testified to its marvellous merits. Sold by all medicine dealers.
 You know what you want. It is not dealers business to tell you
 Send to pr. R. V Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., for free copy of the Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser For paper-covered coDv enclose 2I one-cent stamps to cover mailing only. Cloth bound 3r stamps.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
RABBITS FOX THE POOR. Five Thousand Killed and Distrib-
 uted by Ogden Hunters.

OGDEN, Dec. 9.-Five thousand rabbits were killed by an Ogden party of sixty members which went to Monument, Utah, yesterday afternoon. The party hunted three hours, and this afternoon the killed rabbits were brought in and photo- graphed. They filled a freight car. The avenue and distributed to the poor It is the largest killing with shotguns now on ran nnrd
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Election Contest Decided.

SALINAS, Dec. 9.-After eight months waiting the contest for the office of Coun- cilman of the First Ward came to an end this afternoon. when Judge Dooling rem dered decision in favor of J. A. c. Adcock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Shade Trees in Marin County.

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 9.-An active effort is being made by some philosophical citizens of Marin County to plant and maintain shade trees along the line of the county road between this city and Sausalito. Supervisor Petersen Is an en- thusiast on the project, and has caused petition to be circulated to raise funds with which to plant the trees.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Series of Foo ball Games.

WOODLAND, Dec 9-The Woodland football team will go to Marysville on Sat urday to battle with the high school team of that place. It wnl go to Napa on Christmas and play a game with a team of that place, and on New Years day the Napa team will come to this city to play return game.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
PERU WANTS A NEW
 TREATY WITH UNCLE SAM
Anxious to Secure a Provision fo1 Arbitration of All Questions
 That May Arise.

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
 Herald. Copyrighted. 1898. by James Cor
 don Bennett.
 LIMA, Dec. 9.-I hear from a reliable source that the Peruvian Government is studying the project of a new treaty with the United States, the principal feature of which provides for arbitration on all questions that may arise.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Missionary to Alaska.

PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 9.-Dr. J. Wal ter pastor of the Centenary Methodist Church of this city, has been appointed missionary in charge of all Methodist work in Alaska.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Unexpected Resignation.

FRESNO, Dec. 9.-M. Theo Kearney has resigned as president of the Califor- mia Raisin Growers Association. His resignation has casued much surprise
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Extradition Treaty Approved.

Special Cable to The Call and the New York Herald Copyrighted. 1898, by James Cor don Bennett
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 9.-The Senate has approved the extradition treaty with the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
LEFT TO THE DIET.

Will Settle the Lippe-Detmold Success
 ision Question.
 BERLIN, Dec. 9.-The National Zetung announces that the Federal Governments have agreed that the Bundesrath should recognize the right of the Diet of Lippe- Detmold to tettle the succession question.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
ASHES OF EMPIRE.
BY ROBERT W. CHAMBERS.

find in Paris, a great, raw-boned cav
airy charger, condemned at the depot
and destined for the omnibus or the
butcher
HARDWOOD spared the creature when
he could, but the highway was already
deep in slush and ice, and the horse
slipped at every ascent.
Post after post was passed. The
pickets at DFancy stopped him, but
let him go when they found his papers
satisfactory. Again he was stopped
where the shattered railroad crosses
the CoeurneuYe highway, but there
the obstinate outpost was Modified by
an officer who knew Hardwood and
who sent him on his way with a mirth-
less laugh that rang false and sad
through the falling snow.
There was nothing to be seen-now
and then yellow lantern lighting up
the blackness, blotted out suddenly in
furry of snow-a dim highway deep
with mud, over Which thin films of ice
had formed only to crackle under his
horses feet. Off there in the darkness
TO the westward the three forts of St
Denis lay in obscurity-the fort de Ia
Briche, the fortress of the East and the
battery of the Double-Crown. Behind
him the fort of Aubervilliers crouched
above the highway in utter darkness.
Indifferent. unheeding the dim signals
displayed from the bastions of the en-
ceinte- Once a roaming quartet of
Franc tireurs appeared at his stirrups
and seized his horse They all were
drunk and sullenly suspicious, cursing,
showing, demanding papers and pass
words, and handling their rifles with
carelessness that threatened the exist
ence of everybody concerned. They
lighted lanterns at length and exam
ined Hardwood, commenting on his
tweed Norfolk jacket. on the many
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ceased to fall. The fog became denser.
a sour odor OF sweat and wet smoke
saturated clothing filled the slir. The
soaking saddles, the drenching tanks
of the horses. the rifle barrels, gave opt
a stuffv penetrating smell that choked
breath of air stirring; steam rose from
the mems breath; the horses TANKS
were smoking
Hardwood rode on in silence. listening
to the creak of saddles. the slop. slopl
of steel-shod hoofs, the crushing
crackle of thousands of tired feet
Once the infantry captain riding be-
side him in the dark spoke: Monsieur.
if you are going through the lines,
have a wife and child at Bonneuil--"
Give me the letter. said Hardwood,
soberly. The captain fumbled in the
breast of his soaked tunic, drew out q
wet letter and passed it to Harewood.
Thank you, comrade," he said. As
he spoke a star broke out overhead.
HAL a. hour later the velvet depths
of midnight were spangled with stars
great blush wintry stars sparkling
like frost crystals in the moonlight The
long black column detached itself FROM
the shaGowy plain, massed squads OF
horsemen broke the level of the in
fantrY. and on a little hill in front CT
the strange silhouettes of cannon pass
ing moved IN ShauoW Shapes across
the sky. 1t was o'clock in the morn
ing. Hardwood opened his watch AID
read the dial by the splendid starlight.
I'VE are near lie Bourget?" he asked
the Infantry captain.
I'VE are there said the captain, I'm
inousiy.
Hardwood, standing straight up in
his stirrups, saw a little river just
ahead, SPAWNED by a column of wad-
ing infantry. Horses, too. were ford
ing the shallow stream a few rods be-
low, and above the cannoniers of the
two field pieces moved cautiously along
the pebbled shore, searching for a safe
crossing. On the opposite bank of the
stream, in irregular outline, shadowy
houses clustered, single dim spire ris-
ing in their midst; not a ray of light
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pCopyright, 1898, by Robert W. Chambers.
CHAPTER XVIIL-Continued
Somewhere in the night a cab ratified
over a stone pavement; q dog barked
down by the Porte Rouge See the
rockets said Yolette, it is Mont
Valerien that sends them up. They
are talking to ST. Denis with their
rockets; Monsieur Bourl1e says so. And
now St Denis will send the message
TO the Fortress of the east Hide, lit
tie sister, you are crying"
L am afraid"
Was it the sudden cold that chilled
her? She shivered and turned back
into the house. Bourke moved about
nghtlng candles in the dining room
there was no more lamp oil-and Vol
cite went to the table and seated her
self, her eyes innocently answering the
alteration in her lovers eyes. They
waited in rapturous silence until Hide
entered. Then Bourke sat down and
the meal began.
About 9 O'Clock Red Riding Hood
came to clear the table. Hide aided
her, bearing out her own untouched
plate, pauSing to cry little in the
dark entry, until she heard Bourke
laughing in the dining room and that
comforted her But when she returned
serene and smiling. the smile died on
her lips, for Bourke was saying, Il
wonder what could keep Jim? 1 dom
like it. He ought to have been here
before dark
little spasm of fear passed through
her heart; she turned and entered the
hallway; before she had reached the
front door. it opened. and a guest of
icy wind swept across her face. At first
she thought it was he who had enter
ed; there was nobody there. The ris-
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cred. why don,t they turn the cannon

tered. Why don't they turn the cannon
on them"
The tumult of the orgie was attract
ing attention now. An officer galloped
up on a jaded horse, gesticulating flu
riously, but the carbinee.s menaced him
with their rifles, and he withdrew in
time TO save his skin.
Consoling himself with the hope that,
on General Bellemare's return from
Paris. q court martial would probably
settle Buckhurst and his carbineers,
Hardwood went back TO the church,
where the campfres roared. and sent
showers of sparks into the fog. and the
rose window glimmered and giistened,
red as blood
(To be continued next Monday)
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If
the liver is inactive. you have a bilious
lock; if your stomach is disordered you
have dyspeptic look; ii your kidneys
are affected, you have a pinched look.
Secure good health, and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bitters" is
good Alternative and Tonic. Acts di-
rectly on the stomach. liver and kid
neys, purifies the blood, cures pimples,
blotches and boils, and gives a good
complexion. Every bottle guaranteed.
Sold at q. c. NJ. 1. drug store; soc per
hottie
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
CHAPTER XIX.

At midnight Hardwood passed the
Notifications. riding with troop OF
hussars to a point where the Creve-
occur road crosses the military high
way between the fortress of Aubervil-
ners and the village of lie Bourget.
Here the -hussars wheeled westward
toward ST. Denis, calling back to him
2. friendly "bon voyage and he rode
on alone
His horse was already tired 1t was
the only mount he had been able TO
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
THE COLORADO MIDLAND r r

1wo InrOugn AraIns OalIy.
Between Salt Lake CITY, Ogden and Lead
vile. Cripple Creek, Colorado springs,
Denver and all points east. Only linz
running THROUGH CHAIR CARS.
'rnrousn sleepers On both morning and
evenlng trains. This line, in connection
vim the Rio Grande Western, reschea
Deuyer earlier than any oraer line Via
Colorado Springs. No cnanSe Of cars or
DELAYED trains. Take tns Colorado Md
land aud save time ana enjoy the finest
ROE and yrandeSt scenery in Colorado.
tor rull InformA ton call on any r. G.
w Ry. agent, or
w +. BAILEY. o. - BROWN.
q. r. Gen. Agent.
glanyer Colo. Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27

Trains arrive and depart at Salt Laks
CITY daily as follows:
ARRIVE.
On Effect May 5, 1850
rom Chicago. Omaha. St. Louis.
CNsansas City, Denver. Park
CITY and Ogden ................ 2:10 p. m
rom Helena, Butte, Portland,
san Francisco Ogden and in
termedlate points ..-............. SECS am.
rom san Francisco. Cache VAL
10y, ogden ana intermediate
From Chicago Omaha. st. Louis. 10 > -
Kansas City. Denver and o.
'Erom Frisco. Milford Sanpete. ''-' : -
FroVo Eureka. Mammoth, Sill
Yer City and intermediate
Tooele and Garfield Bsacn...... 400 pm,
For Chicago. 6 6haARTi Denver
kanSas City. St. Louis. ogden
and Park ity....................7 100 am
For Sacns San n, Francisco, ogden.
Sacne valley and intermediate
For Ogden. Denver Kansas City.
i GIfaaha st; Louis, Chicago and
intermediate points ........ 6:25 pm.
For Ogden. Butte. Helena, Poct-
.z land e. md San Francisco. s:45 pm.
ror Mercur, Eureka. Silver City.
Proyc, Nephi. Sanpete. Mil
Iosa; Frisco and intermediate
MIXED train for GARFIELD Beach sou 4'i"'
Ioosle and Terminus. ..........- gao am
Sunday.
s+Daily except Sunday.
CITY TICKET OFFICE Under Masonic
Han, No 200 West Second South street
Telephone No. go
Railroad and Steamship Tickets on sale
to all paris of the world
@ Z HIii nan Fadace Car ticket office.
Cen @ FTT Err Ms5 Cen D P,5 p BU Tidilst
W. H. BANCROFT,
Vice Pres. & Cen. Mgr.
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Trains for Cache Valley and inter-
mediate points will leave at $40 a. m,
and for all other points, including
Cache Valley, at S:45 p. m. Special
train will be operated on Wood river
branch, forth of Shoshone, Sunday,
July g.
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$3.50 Current
ok SALT LAKE ~
@Sce Time Table.
LEAVE SALT LAKE CITY.

LEAVE SALT LAKE CITY.
No. 2-Fo- Provo. Grand juno
ton and all points east S:45 g. N
No. flor Ffovo. Grand juno
ton and all points east...-.--.-- 7:zO 2. m
No. 6-For Bingham. Lehi. Provo.
Mt Pleasant. Manu Belknap
and intermediate points ......... 500 m.
No. S-For Eureka. Psyson.
Provo and intermediate points. 500 pm
No. 3-For Ogden and West...... $40 pm.
No. 1-For Ogden and West......12:30 pm.
No. 42-For Park City...--.....--.. 500 2. m.
ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY.
No. 1-From Bingham. Provo.
Grand Junction and the East .12:20 pm
No. 3-FrOm Provo. Grand
Junction and East...-.-.-...-..-. sos pm
No. 5-From Provo. Bingham.
Eureka. BellInap. Manti and
intermediate points. SIS p m
No. 2-From Ogden and the
No. 4-From ogden and the
West =. -. .................. 7:SO pm
No. From Eureka. Payson,
Provo and intermediate points..i0:00 am.
No. A-From Park City,. $50 m
Ticket Office. 1O3 ". 2pd South. POST
office corner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
Wellman Expedition Sails.

Tromsoe. Island of Tromsoe, Norway,
June 26-The Arctic expedition under
Walter Wellman sailed today. Mr.. Well
mans expedition is undertaken with two
objects, first to find and succor Professor
Andree, and second. to discover the north
pole. He is accompanied by corps of
scientists and a competent explorer.
Acker's English Remedy Will stop a
cough at any time, and will cure the
worst cold in twelve hours, or money
refunded. % cts. and 30 cts. For sale
by z. c. NJ. 1. Drug Dept.
You Kick
about your laundry not being properly
done. Why not try US? Work is I'M
surpassed on shirts, collars, cuffs and
shirt waists.
TROY STEAM LAUNDRY.
Telephone 1872. 166 Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
You're Hot.

You're Hot.
Then select a soft bosom shirt, don
a belt, and your warm weather troubles
are over. See our stock.
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO.,
166 Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
Hotel Knutsford.

Nsx snd eiesan. IN all its appo,n--
menu, 40 rooms. single o. ensu!tes q
rooms Elt1 pGrh
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
!'Ey|g' THE
sSEUl FAVORITE
>os n,S-ozSe> -

LEAVE SALT LAKE CITY.
1.-The Overland Limited" for
Chicago, St. Paul, St. Louis.
Omaha. Kansas City. Denver. 700 an
THE Fast Mail" for Chicago,
ST. Louis. Omaha, Kansas City
and Denver. SIS pm
saThc Overland Limited" from
ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY.
Chicago, ST. Louis. Omaha.
Kansas City, Denver. $40 pm
'The Fast Mail" from Chicago.
St Paul, st. Louis, Omaha,
Kansas City and Denver ........ $3.50 a. m
CITY Ticket Office. 201 Main Street.
Telephone No. 665.
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ANNUAL EXCURSION NORTH.
Saturday, July 2.

via Oregon Short Line to Northern
Utah, Idaho and Oregon, at following
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27

I. A. BENTON, Ticket Agent, R. G.
W. Ry., Dolly Block
R. F. NESLIN. Travelling Pass. and
Freight Agent.
W. F. M'MILLAN, Gen. Agt.,
ga S. W. Temple ST., Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27

all q. 8. HOLMES, PrOpristor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-27
Say
Burlington

when the ticket agent asks you what
railroad east of Denver you want
your ticket to read over.
The Burlington is the shortest line
from Denver to Omaha, Chicago, st.
Louis, and everywhere east of those
cities.
It is the only line out of Denver
running two fast trains daily to
Omaha and Chicago. They leave at
$50 a. m. and $3.50 2. m.
Tickets at Offices of connecting
lines.
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0aGGON SHORT LINES
a ATLEoAI

Trains arrive and depart at Salt Laks
City daily as follows:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

On Friday Of last week telegram was
receIeyed here announcing the death OF
Mr. &. LichlIter, which had occurred that
morning at the residence of his s0n-in'
Law and daughter, Rev and Mrs G A.
Whitmere, at Thurmont, Nd, where be
had bsen making bis home since be left
Woodstock several wears ago.
Mr.. Lichliter was born aud spent near
" all the long years Of his useful life IN
this place, and WAS one of our 81 est
citizens. For many years be was engaged
in tailoring business, often employing a
number Of hands, aud meeting with a
far measure of snccess lie was the
FIRST postmaster of Wpotstock after the
war. conducting the Office very efficient
~ for several ears.
Mr.. Lichliter was a very qaiet, un-
assuming man, attending strictly 10 bis
own business and leaving that OF Others
alone He was faithful member Of the
Reformed church for many years.
His body reached this place on the l III
tram Monday afternoon, and was placed
IN the Reformed church until the next
morning at 10 o'clock, when the inter-
m-nt took place in the Cemetery beside
bis wife, who died several years ago The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Skyles, assisted by other ministers of the
town.
Among those present at the funeral
were his sons, Rev. ". +. Lichllter, OF
Lancaster, Pa, DR.. d. C. Lichliter, Of
Dayton, Ohio, aud j. II. Lichliter, i
Washington. d. c., bis daughter aud
-oD-ln law, Rey. and Mrs. G. A. Unit
mere, of Thurmont, aid, and his nephews
uessrs. Jos B and Jas. M. Lichhter, Of
stanton, Va.
Mr.. Llchliter was - years old.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
Lebanon Dots,

We are having delightful weather at
this tine, and the roads begin to look
natural.
Mr, Omer Kremer hal the pleasure OF
taking his best g,rl to herhome in Wood
stock last Saturday, returning Sunday.
Mr.. W. A. Feely and his sister, Miss
Bessie, of Thomas, W. Va, are visiting
their parents aud friends OF this place.
Miss Carrie Ritenour, Of this place,
and ar Harry Kline, Of Winchester Va :,
we're married in Hagerstown Wednes-
day, of last week. the 9th, and returned
to the brides home in Lebanon on Thurs
day, where Is reception awaited them,
aud many friends to meet aud We come
them home.
After supper was served a social dance
followed and the fun did not end until
Friday night, when the silence was
broken bv saw mill saws, guns ana bells
Miss Kate Pfer, of Star Tannery,
Frederick county, spent several days
with Mrs DR.. Rusmi.el'e last week.
DR.. I. I. Locke, OF Woodstock spent
several days OF tins week ia Lebanon
aud vicinity.
Mss Ma gle Sonner OF Winchester, is
visiting Mrs. $ r Feely, OF this place.
There 'nustbe a reelection of officers
in Lebanon The boys are getting strong
beaded aud Will not be corrected by the
officers, 50 we must have men with grit
and back zone.
Wild Bill.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
SAUMSVlllE DOTS.

Mr. Russell Saum went 20 Harrisonburg
last Monday. where he expects to learn
the timing trade.
Miss Matte Burner has been visiting
in our town several days this week.
Ssumsville vii, soon be connected
with Mt. Olive aud the Ce lar Greek Val
ley by telephone.
Mr. John Wolverson has a stable undsr
construction.
Our graded school is progressing hnely
under the wise supervision Of Mr. G 3
Haun.
Dir Edward Saum expects to 20 to
Timbervlle on business Saturday.
Mr S b Glenn shot and killed an owl in
Mr. William Pliers woods which measur-
ed four feet eight inches and half from
lip 10 rip OF wings. The owl was hatch
ing at the time it was killed.
Gold Bug.