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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
FRESNO CONSIDERING
 A RAILWAY PROJECT
Chamber Of Commerce Ready tS Work fer the Proposed Line
 to Monterey.

FRESNO. March 1s--A meeting Of the executive committee of the Chamber of ConnseSoe was held this afternoon for the purpose of proc@riag rights Of WAY for the propoSed Monterey and Fresno Rail- read. The projectors ef Che raaa have been in this city for several days prepsr- lnx plans for the proposed line. which they submitted so the Chamber es Com naerx>e today. The read Will he direct to Manterey. and will be built straight so FgreNaush tn this county. where ts will eross the San Joaquin river and then pass through Madeira Co0Gty.
 The Chamber Of Iosnraerce toek 20 sc- tsos, xasferaay further than to Gessfy the nrsorsefers of the road @ appear before she chamber and explain their nroaoSs- fica. giving assurance that st IS bona ssSe rreseSs. When that Is done the V,NaYs.her Of SSensfseree promised it would nrccuys tse necessary rights of way.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
Closing Arguments or Counsel Begun and Almost
 Concluded.
GUILT CLEARLY PROVED.
Only tho Eloqoonoe Of His Lawyers Stands BotV~oon tho Man and
 tho Moose.
Special Dispatch to Tho Call.

NAPA. March I9-The evidence for and aginst George Clark Is all in and tho defendants life now rests only on his attorneys words
 The defense wns a surprise. not be- cause of it's character. but because of its practical absence. There was no de- fense. When the prosecution closed the defense waived an opening statement, and when defendants witnesses were called all they came to say was that George Clark held n fair reputation in the town of St. Helena, but the wit nesses did not know of the defendants s relations with his sister-in-law.
 That was all. and all of this Mir. Bell admitted. He was not trying Clark $ character, he said. and he would ad,- init that witnesses could be found to say it was good. Three witnesses were all the defense could put on. and the testimony of two more was admitted by the District Attorney. With that the defense rested.
 For two hours Mir. Bell spoke of his case. II was clear and carefully worded argument. drawing home point after point until the shadow of the gal lows lay on the court room and the de- fendant clutched the chair in front of him and tried not to hear what was be- ing said. Mr. Bell made no denunciation of the prisoner. He stuck to his case and the testimony he had introduced. There was no need for denunciation; the case as Bell presente it was de- nunciation enough. for it followed the man from the time the murderous i'm pulse came to his mind until he lay in Jail for the murder of his brother. Step by step the District Attorney went on through the fabric of lies the murderer had built around his crime. and false hood by falsehood he tore the structure apart and drove home the proof of guilt.
 Mr. Hogan answered him. and con sumCd the remainder of the time un- til adjournment. He spoke principally of the presumption of innocence and the requirement that Clark must be proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before there could be a convic- ton.
 Arguments will be resumed on Mon day, and the case will go to the jury Monday afternoon.
 Mrs Daisy Oaks was called first in the morning to tell how she had heard some one ratthpg some tins in the kitchen. and, peeping through the key hole. she thought she saw George Clark
 Mir. Osbourn was called out of order by the defense to testify as to Clark $ character. which. he said was good.
 The defense called !, II. Stoves, a hardware merchant of St. Helena He had known the defendant about six years. and believed his reputation was good: but he had never heard the pris- oner's reputation discussed. nor did he know. prior to the murder. George Clarl<s relations with his brother wife.
 Rev. James Mitchell. who has resided in St. Helena since lST5. testified that tho prisoners reputation was. on the whole, good. NJ. c. Macdonald, a wheelwright. who has lived in St. He lena for sixteen years, said he had nev- CT heard anything against the reputa- ton of the defendant
 This closed the case for the defense, It had not lasted q half hour.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
Recklin Woman Missing.

sACRA AMENTO, March 19.-On Wednes- day last Mrs. Frank Wakefield of Rock lin, who was visiting her mother, Mrs. NJ. walk and has not since been heard of. Relatives of the missing woman applied to the police fer assistance In their search but all efforts have been In vain. Mrs. Wakefield, who was 9 years old, had been in poor health and was somewhat de- spondeut, and the police are inclined to the belief that she has ended her troubles In the river.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20

If all men were careful to watch themselves and note the signs of debility creep ing upon them few would need the advice or dis coveries of physicians. The misfortune is that men never Halt" until they are brought face to face with the "Net Result" and then 1t is either too late or a very ''bad iob." Prematurity Is the first and most important symptom to show itself on the man who has been a dis sipator-one who has abused nature. When this prema- ture condition Is noticed one may also have a pain in the back, or a pain in the shoul- CT blades, or a pain up and down the backbone. These >-oo u,6 aft,o~ 1,o,, 1r-a,r1 rCo
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20

signs debility Now small difference whether weigh will
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20

pouuOS oI 4OS. Al you best plan will be to write to the doctors of Hudson Medical Institute and learn about their discovery, HUDYAN. That is the name, HUDYAN, and it is peculiarly grand dis covery, for 1t will stop the oozing or wasting Ill 20 days. It cures Prematuritv, cures Varicocele, Hydrocele, Spermatorrhoea and Pros tatis. HUDYAN will stop a pain in the back in 20 minutes. No one can give you or sell to you this HUD- VAN except the Hudson Medical Institute doctors. If you can call, do so. If not, write for HUDYAN Circu- lars and Testimonials.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
CHESTER.

IL. =. Abbott returned from two weeks
vacation in the north part of the state and
the White mountains Wednesday.
The graduating exercises of the high school
were held Friday evening at Fullerton hall.
Miss M. Mack has gone to Boston for a ten
days outing.
George NJ Harlow and family have gone to
Windsor for weeks visit.
III. G. Harris, merchant of Des Moines.
Iowa, has been guest of j. G. Jones this
week.
Miss Nellie M. Davis of this place and
James B. DeCamp of Rockingham were
united in marriage Wednesday, the 22nd, by
Henry L. Aldrich, Esq.
MISS Eva Coleman and George Hosmer
were united in marriage Tuesday evening by
Rev. H. L. Ballou. After a short trip they
will reside in Chester.
The wrapper factory shnt down on Wednes-
day. 1t will start up again Tuesday, July s,
with an increased force.
The young people held a social dance
at Fullerton hall Thursday evening and some
70 couples were present
The following item which will be of local
interest appears in the Chelsea, Mass, Ca
zette OF June II: can engagement that is
calling forth the congratulations and best
wishes of many friends is that of Miss Elida
Y. Wadsworth, well known teacher in the
Williams school, and Dwight Ambrose Ball
of Tufts Divinity 49," Mr.. Ball commences
his labors in the Universalist ministry at
Williamsville the first Sunday in July. He
ls well known in that vicinity, having been
head clerk in G. E. Parks store in that vii
lage FIVE years while in his teens, going from
there to enter Goddard seminary at Barre,
where he fitted for Tufts College, from which
he graduated June 10.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
Odd Fellow Memorial.

Tomorrow is Memorial Sunday with the
Odd Fellows. The members will congre-
gate in Odd Fellow hall at 10 A. M. and
march to the Congregational church al
1880 under the escort OF the canton, where
memorial sermon will be preached by
Rev. j. H. Reid. After the sermon the
members will return to the hall and par.
take Of refreshments and then proceed to
the cemetery where memorial service will
be observed and the graves OF departed
brothers decorated, There will be similar
services at $50 at Saxtons River.
The lodges in surrounding towns have
been invited to be present, and a good
number Of visitors is anticipated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
CHARLESTOWN.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Robertson of Allan
tic, Iowa, who have been visiting his brother
here, went to Acworth Wednesday to visit
her father, George Chatterton, and other rel
atives.
Lyman Brooks and Byron o. Way went to
Saxtons River Wednesday to witness the ball
game.
Hattie Warner and Lizzie Clarke took a
wheel trip, with friends to Claremc mt Friday,
leaving town at A. NJ.
Misses Mary H. Whipple and Annie David
son of Brockton and Miss Edith Haywood of
Boston arrived at Squirrel Inn Thursday for
the summer.
Walter Bisbee is in charge of the drug
store during the vacation of Archie Davis,
who is away on fishing tour.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Bates and daughter
Eva are at her fathers in Rockingham.
Mr.. Colcord of Canada visited his sister,
Mrs. Z. t. Blake, this week, taking home his
daughter Marian, who has been staying with
her for the past six months and attending
school here.
Mrs. Sarah Rogers will sell her grass on
the meadows at auction this afternoon, June
25.
There will be dance at Fairy Dell Friday,
July J, under the management of the Bus
we'll brothers.
Henry Barrett of Brockton, Mass, passed
few days with his daughter, Miss Annie
Barrett, this week.
Mrs. G. H. Gibson and daughter of Bellows
Falls are visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bidwell. in Snumpshire.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
Republican League.

A meeting of the Republican League O.
Vermont was held in Montpelier last Tues.
day to elect delegates to the national lea
que convention in Omaha.
The state is entitled to IS delegates in
cluding the four principal officers Of the
club who are delegates ex .oficio. The
other IA delegates elected are Gen. j. j.
Estey of Brattleboro; L. S. Hayes of Bel
lows Falls; w. N. Platt of Shoreham ;
Theopbilus. Grout of Newport; W. P. Dill
lingham Of Waterbury; C.S.Page Of Hyde
Park w. o. Baldwin of Burlington /; F ID,
White Of Rutland; H. S. Brigham Of Ben
nlngton; L. P. Slack Of St. Johnsbury F..
A. Dwinell Of Montpelier; G. S. Forbes
of St. Albans, and E. B. Taft Of Barling-
ton.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25

s4z &esssss - As sfs slz1teR.
Mac Cam Ioux has been confined to the
house for several weeks on account of having
scalded her foot, but we are glad to state that
she is now able to go out.
Miss Williams of Chester is visiting her
cousin, Miss Grace Williams.
Rev. H. L. Ballou and family were in town
last Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. Willard of the Quincy Man
sion school, Wollaston, are the guests OF
Prof. and Madam Roux.
Miss Sarah Hulett is the guest of Madam
Roux.
Mr.. Mayo of Ludlow has been stopping at
Homer Nourses for few days.
Hon Mr.. Waterman of Brattleboro was in
town Wednesday.
Misses d. Gumbart, M. Powers, 1. Moor
house, are stopping at Mrs. r. c. Walker 3
for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cutting of Westminster West
spent Thursday with Mrs. Goodell.
May Goodell of Westminster was in town
Thursday.
Miss Annis has returned to her home in
Putney.
Mrs. Amsden of Bellows Falls was in town
Wednesday.
The following guests are registered at the
hotel: G. q. Leonard, Mrs. L. A. Baker of
Richford, VT, E. W. Messenger of Troy, n
T., DIR. F. L.Osgood and wife of Townshend,
l.. A. Carpenter of Chester. j. G. Hindes of
Vergennes, Z. S. Field of North Springfield,
M. ID. Berry, Bradford, Mass, Judge f. H.
Waterman OF Brattleboro.
Mr.. Marstin Of Rutland has returned to his
home.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
WALPOLE.

Childrens day will be observed this Satur-
day afternoon by Walpole grange in the town
hall. Refreshments served at 4.30 P. NJ.
Mrs. s. E.. Capron of Madbury, N. H,
spent few days here this week with her
cousin, Mrs. M. H. Gorham, and family. It
may be of interest to note that Mrs. Capron' s
brother, Charles Amadon, is seaman on
board the flagship Olympia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Lebourveau spent a
few days this week in Springfield, Mass
with friends.
Col. Jones and wife of NARROW visited
friends in town last week. 3!-4
Arthur P. Davis returned Tuesday from
the Worcester School of Technology. His
brother Carl is expected home later.
Mrs. Henry A. Slade left the first of the
week for visit with relatives in Keene. =
G.. B. Williams has been reappointed as
one of the board of trustees of the New
Hampshire College of Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts.
Mrs. Henry J. Watkins is expected today
from keene to remain in town for short
time.
Miss Ola A. Hubbard has finished her
school in Charlestown and is home for the
summer vacation.
Albert E. Hall, employed by the N H.
Banking Co. of Nashua, called on old ac-
quaintances here a few days since.
Four thousand, three hundred and twenty
pounds OF butter were sent from Walpole
station on the evening of the 2lst inst. by the
Valley Creamery company. Two hundred
seventy-four pounds of eggs were sent at the
same time by Charles H. Barnes.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
Gen. GrOut "Willin'."

The after-convention scene at Montpelier
Tuesday must have been worthy chapter
in the Pickwick Papers," Gen. Grout
was at the Pavilion and of course a COM
mittee was chosen to escort him to the
convention hall. According to reports he
came into the hall bowing and smiling and
seemed to love everybody, even those who
had worked hard for Judge Reads nomi-
nation. Here are the generals preliminary
remarks
Mr.. President and gentlemen of the con-
vention:
1t is with feeling Of profound obliga-
iton that l appear before you to-day and
accept this nomination.
1 realize that for the high honor here
conferred / am indebted to the earnest and
unremitting support of host of steadfast
friehds, whose fidelity and zeal feel can
never sufficiently honor. With my hand
on my heart let me here and now thank
these friends, one and all, not only for
their g faith" but for their works" Let
me at the same time take by the hand those
who up to this point have not been with
me but have preferred another, and thank
them for the cordiality with which they
have made the work of this convention
unanimous. also venture to express the
hope that hereafter we may have better
understanding.
Gentlemen, 1 shall do my best to serve
you all as opportunity may offer, always
upholding the interests OF our common
country and the honor of our dear little
State.
And what State, A State whose sons
have now the very highest honors on sea
and land, in council chamber and legisla-
tive hall; and the great body of whose
people know what they want and know, too,
how to make their wants known in caucus,
convention, at the polls and everywhere
else.
What an honor to represent such peo-
pie; some seem to have thought / must be
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
George H. Babbitt, Jr., Chairman.

GtOISc II. bdDDltt, JI., CHalI man.
The republican state committee as NOM
mated by the respective counties and
elected by the convention at Montpelier
Wednesday is as follows: Addison, T. M.
Chapman; Bennington, E. D. Willing
Caledonia, Harry Blodgett; Chittenden,
F. E. Burgess; ESSEX, G. E. Clark Frank
lin, I. M. Deal Grand Isle, Jed P. .Ladd
Lamoille, R. w. Hulburd; Orange, H. W.
Bailey; Orleans, G. Howard; Rutland, I.
H. Allen; Washington, J. w. Brock !;
Windham, George H. Babbitt; Windsor,
A. E. Watson. Deal, Bailey and Howard
are new members.
The committee organized by electing
Mr.. Babbitt chairman Mr.. Watson, Sec
retary; Mr.. Brock, treasurer; Mr.. Deal,
Willing and Mr.. Hulburd, executive COM
mittee
The chairmanship Of the republican
state committee is responsible and honor
able position and Mr.. Rabbits friends
unite in congratulations.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
ALSTEAD.

A party of young people went to Bellows
Falls Thursday evening to attend the gradu-
ating exercises.
Mrs. Maria Fiske suffered shock of paraly-
sis last Monday and while she is more COM
Portable at this writing, it is feared that she
can not live long.
Mrs. Alice Estabrook and little son are
spending this week in Westminster, VT.
John Adams, who came home from the
hospital at Hanover last week, has returned
to his work at Bellows Falls.
Mrs. John Kimball and daughter, Mrs.
Adams, of Marlboro have been spending a
few days with Mrs. L. H. Kimball.
s. A. Mitchell was in Keene Monday and
Tuesday, Mrs. Mitchell spending the time
with relatives in Bellows Falls.
Little Emma Foster has been very i'll and
DR.. Allbee of Bellows Falls was called to
consult with Dr. Oliver.
Mr.. Whitney of Athens is spending few
days at Frank Leach's.
Quite delegation is planning to attend the
Masonic celebration at Claremont next week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25

Indifferent to this honor and so ready te
fall out by the wayside. But, gentlemen
let me say that the way l feel to-day,
shall always be found proud beyond ex-
preston TO serve this people according to
their command.
With what tragic and breathless interest
the convention must have watched the gen.
eral locate his heart, place his hand there
on, and commend their works." With
what yelling emotion the delegates must
have listened to those selt-sacrifcing words =:
!" shall always be proud beyond express
sion to serve this people according to their
command" The district need worry no
longer; if no other candidate can be pre-
vailed upon to take the nomination in 1900,
Gen. Grout will still abide by the burning
deck.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25

is under the direction of s. L. Daggett, a
veteran in this work.
Hayes Ranney returned from Meriden, N
H., yesterday, where he was graduated the
past week with honor.
A special business meeting of the ladies'
aid society is called for Wednesday afternoon
at O'Clock. All members try and be present.
Miss Susie Holton, who has been teaching
IN Bridgeport, Conn, the past year, is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. F. 1. Lane.
Mrs. Nellie Nutting and daughter Florence
return today from Burlington.
Mrs. Bates and daughter of Charlestown,
N. n are visiting Mrs. Bates parents, Mr..
and Mrs. s. M. Albee.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
WESTMINSTER.

Charles Dascomb of Albuquerque, N. NJ,
brother of the late Rev. A. b. Dascomb,
was In town briefly Wednesday.
The Juniors of the Y. p. s. G. E. enter
tanned the seniors in q very pleasing and
acceptable manner Tuesday evening.
Interesting and profitable exercises were
held yesterday afternoon at the closing of the
spring term of school, under the direction of
Supt. James I. Maynard, Jr. full account
will be given in the next issue of the TIMES.
Mrs. DIR. Davis and child of New York
arrived at her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. L.
Fisher 9, Wednesday evening for visit. :.
The work of rebuilding the abutments for
the new bridge at the south part Of the town
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
War Situation.

Shafter and his army are slowly march
ing toward Santiago and yesterday hs
reached the edge of the tableland in which
is Santiago harbor. The army is now
seven miles from Moro. With the army
in the rear and the fleet at the outlet Of the
harbor, it seems certain that the Spaniards
will have to capitulate soon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25

M. M. Whitney's friends know he has a
farm in Langdon but few have an adequate
idea Of the productiveness of the soil ; an
asparagus stalk grown on this farm was ex-
hibited at the TINES Office yesterday this
stalk was five feet tall and as crooked as
16 rainbows; it had every appearance of
having sprung up in single night like
Jonah's gourd.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
SAXrONS RIVER.

Rev. G. F. Chaplin went to Wellesley COL
lege the first of the week to attend the gradu-
alton of his daughter, Miss Grace Chaplin.
Mrs. Wheeler has return ed to her home in
Wallingford, where she expects to remain
during vacation.
Major j. M. Wolfe and family have gone to
Amherst, Mass. - :
Misses Annie and Mabel Bemis are in
town. = Wt
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
SMITHS SPEECH.

Candidate Smith was brought before the
convention and responded as follows:
'sMr. President and Gentlemen of the
Convention: am deeply sensible Of the
high honor you have conferred upon me,
and accept the nomination with feelings
of profound gratitude. ! am grateful not
only for the nomination which is worthy
this nomination is unanimous by conven-
tion composed OF more of the representa-
tive men of Vermont than were ever before
gathered together. This nomination also
reminds me that you have not forgotten 35
years ago, when Vermont placed this man
tie upon one who stood close to me by ties
of blood, and, by sendirg me forth as
possible war governor, you have paid a
tribute to the old war governor Of Yer
mont Loud applause. 1t is not my
purpose to make extended remarks at this
time. You have work before you. The
candidates that are to be nominated are
entitled to be heard, and will retire, only
saying that will faithfully serve the party
and state, if elected, and you will be
pleased to know that this is the only polit-
ical promise that l have made" Long
continued applause.
For the minor offices, j. L. Bacon of
White River Junction was nominated for
state treasurer, F. A Rowland of Mont
pelier for secretary Of state, and o. M,
Barber Of Arlington for auditor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
WATCH THE DATE.

The first district convention which met
at Middlebury Tuesday did the eminenty
proper thing when it renominated Hon. H.
H. Powers for another term in congress.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
CLEMENT THROWS A BOMB.

CLEMENT THROWS A BOMB.
Shortly after the convention had opened
Z. w. Clement of Rutland introduced the
following: Resolved, That the people Of
Vermont ought to have an opportunity of
voting upon the question Of maintaining
the prohibitory law and we urge the legis-
lature to act in way to give that oppor-
tunity." 1t was moved to instruct the COM
mittee on resolutions to incorporate this in
their report, but the motion was lost by a
large majority.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
STATE CONVENTION.

Smith, Bates, Rowland, Bacon and
Barber Named at Montpelier
Wednesday.
The republican state convention met in
Montpelier Wednesday at II A. NJ; $50
out of the possible 7SS delegates were
present.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
SMITH AND BATES.

Edward c.. Smith of St. Albans was
nominated for governor by acclamation, a
foregone conclusion since the withdrawal
OF Gen. j. G. Mccullough in April.
For the second place on the ticket DR..
H. D. Holton of Brattleboro and Henry c..
Bates of St. Johnsbury we're named. Hol-
ton received 205 votes and Bates 546.
Rutland county cast AZ votes for Holton to
3S for Bates, and Windham SO for Holton
to six for Bates. Caledonia, Essex, Grand
Isle, Lamoille and Orleans voted soldly
for Bates. Addison gave Bates 80 to 28
for Holton, while in Bennington the figures
were % to %.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-25
BAKER JUNK co.

wHoLEsALE DEALERS IN TIN, GLASS AND
WOODEN WARE.
We pay cash for old rubber and metals
and exchange goods for all kinds of com
modities, including rsgs, old rope, sacktng
folded newspapers, hens feathers, wool
sheep's pelts, calf skins, fur, wood and lum
Ger and Farm products of all kinds. Agen,
wanted to do business on the road for us
cash furnished on satisfactory guaranty