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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-29
To Stop a Runaway Horse,

Some device, by means of which
fractions or runaway horses may be
controlled, has long been needed. The
great difficulty is that one may know
of a most excellent check, but it is sure
to be in the harness room or hanging
on the hook in the barn when it is
most needed One objection to all
such attachments is the necessity for
an extra line or cord by means of
which the check is to be operated
simple appliance consists of a couple
of small pads attached to the sides of
the bit and connected over the nose of
the horse by an appropriate and SIM
pie band. These pads bear directly
upon the nostrils When not in use
they merely touch or rest lightly upon
the nose. - The extra rein when pulled
upon steadily presses these pads into
the flexible skin over the nostrils, and
partly shuts off the animals breathing
powers. No horse can run any dis
lance without taking breath, and the
result is almost immediate confusion
and suffocation that brings the animal
to slow gait or a complete stop. The
greatest care must be taken not to
pull too long on this line, as the horse
may empty his lungs and fall from
exhaustion. 1t is desirable that the
pads be so arranged that the nostrils
will not be entirely closed, as, in in
experienced or excited hands, the ami
NAL might lose his life before the driv-
er could recover sufficiently to release
the strain on the shoppers
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-29
who shall work in a Dairy.

After full consideration of the sub
ject of a pure milk supply at the an
nual meeting of the New Jersey state
board of agriculture a report was
adopted emphasizing the Importance
of not allowing any person affected
with contagious disease to have any
thing to do with dairy work. Among
the diseases to be specially guarded
against is tuberculosis, which may be
communicated to animals from filthy
surroundings or from. diseased care
takers. This may be regarded as a
very practical forward step in pre-
vention.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-29
Benefits of Ensilage and Separator

BENEFITS of Ensilage and Separator.
At an Institute in Iowa one of the
speakers stated that ensilage and the
separator had increased his production
of butter to the extent of 65 pounds
per cow per year; another said the
separator had increased his product by
$3.50 per COW, and that he could raise
the best calves from separator milk.
There is difference of opinion regard
ing the last statement, however.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-29
electricity For a baker.

Electricity has been put to new
and so far successful use, that of con-
Quering balky or lazy horse. In one
case very high-spirited and valuable
animal, but an extremely vicious and
balky one, was cured in an hour with
the aid of a three-yolt dry battery.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Messenger Boy Bruta1ly Beaten.

ALAMEDA. Dec. g. - Christ Grau, a member of the Salvation Army, was ar rested tonight for cruelty beating Albert Evans, a little lad who carries messages for the Postal Telegraph Company. Grau was in the telegraph office and was using obscene language within the hearing of the young women operators. Evans warned him to desist and received a smarting blow on the face for an answer. He then ran out of the office followed by Grau, who caught him and knocked him down, striking his head on the curbing. Grau jumped on the lad and was beating him unmercifully about the head when the boys cries attracted a crowd that threatened to deal harshly with Grau who took to his heels. He, was ar rested later by Sergeant Conrad, and in default of bail was locked up in the City Prison. He excuses his action by stating that the boy was tormentlng him. and that being a member of the Salvation Army he felt it his duty to beat him to drive the devil out of him. Evans scalp was badly cut and his face is severely bruised
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
NET RECEIPTS OF THE
 GAME WERE SMALL
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE U. c.
 FOOTBALL MANAGER.
The Question of Garry Cochran's Re- turn Still an Open One-Athletic
 Associations Meeting.

BERKELEY, Dec. 9.-Everett J. Brown. manager of u University of California football team, presented his report to-day at a meeting of the U. c. Athletic Asso- ciation. The report Is as yet incomplete, but the figures given approximate those to be announced when all the items have been accounted for. The total expenses, including everything, for the entire sea- son. are about $S000. This is balanced by receipts amounting to little over SS0OO, of which $650 was on hand at the begin aing of the season. This leaves something over 5000 to be turned into the athletic associations treasury, s350 of which rep resents the actual net receipts for the year.
 ftiU an open one, and there is some hope that he may yet coach the blue and gold team next year. Before leaving for Ehe East yesterday Cochran told Brown ihat he could not give his decision in the natter till early next year
 Manager Brown said to-day: we have not given up hope yet of securing Cochran IS oIIr coach again next year. He has the 5uestion under consideration now. and gill let us know his decision before the next college term opens. He has often he California men next season, put there seer 10 be serious difficulties in the Wav- If these can be overcome we shall have him here with us. If not, the mat ter of selecting a new coach will be left entirely in his hands. We understand hat he will recommend a Princeton man, probably Nelson Poe, the quarterback.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
The Labor Council.

The meeting of the Labor Council last night was short, and little business was transacted. President Robbins Is still con- fined to his home by sickness. A commu- nication from the Anti-Imperialist League of Boston, requesting that the council obtain signatures to petition protesting against Philippine annextation, was laid over for a week. A committee from the Building Trades Council was admitted and requested the council to draft resolu- tions opposing two recommendations of the Hawaiian Commission-the abolition of the Postal Savings Bank system and the property qualification of voters. J. K. Phillips, c. Clapp and W. J. Macarthur were placed on the committee. Under the head of good of the council w. J. Mac arthur objected to the dilatory methods of the executive committee. About three weeks ago this committee was instructed to formulate a set of resolutions opposing the annexation of the Philippines, but the resolutions have not yet been seen, and the chances now are that Congress will take action before the sentiments of the workingmen of this coast have been au- thoritatively voiced.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
BURNED A BLOCK
 OF GOLDEN GATE
FIRE PAYS A DISASTROUS VISIT
 ACROSS THE BAY.
Five Houses and Much Merchandise Sent Skyward in
 Smoke.

OAKLAND. Dec. e.--A large section in the heart of Golden Gate was destroyed by fire tonight, and had not the high wind lulled in time the conflagration would have been much more serious.
 The property reduced to ruins included Gifford's real estate office, George Stone s barber shop, Hays blacksmith shop, Ron aldson Bros.' hay store, plumbers shop and two vacant houses. The scene of the nue and the Berkeley local track. The flames were first discovered in Clifford S office and the fierce wind rapidly carried them along the whole block.
 Golden Gate is now a part of the city of Oakland, but there is still some doubt as to the legality of the recent annexa- tion proceedings, and the fire department has not yet reached so far north. The Golden Gate fire department, consisting of a few hundred feet of hose, was soon at the fire, but was powerless. Later a chemical engine was sent from Oakland, and still later a fire engine was sent, as the chemical engine was only in the way and was quite useless. None of the doomed blocks could be saved. Some of the stock carried in the stores was valu- able and the loss is heavy.
 There was cloud of sparks between the bay and San Pablo avenue for over an hour, and as everything is very dry the residents in the suburb were kept busy putting out small roof fires. The building the opposite corner to the doomed block, owned by F. Palandeau was on fire several times, but sustained no material damage.
 The property was owned by Dow Miller.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
SHRADER ANXIOUS TO DIE.
The Alameda Artist Threatens to Make Another Effort to End
 His life

ALAMEDA, Dec. 9.-Frederick Shrader, the artist who attempted suicide by slash ing his throat with a razor, has threat ened to carry out his determination to end his life. After he was discharged yes- terday by the Lunacy Commissioners in Oakland he came to his home in Alameda and told his wife that although he had made poor job of his first attempt at suicide he had made up hls mind to try 1t again, and said he would plan 1t so that 1t would not result in failure Ills wife pleaded with him to cast such mo- tons out of his mind, but he was firm Tn his determination and would not listen to her reasoning. She then told him that 1T he was going to commit suicide to go away from Alameda to commit the deed. Shrader left at once for San Francesca:
 MT. Dodd, whose home ad1oins that or the Shraders, also tried to dissuade the man from carrying out his mad threat, but his argument appeared to have little effect on the man. He spoke to him of his wife and children. telling him that if he should kill himself they would be left to battle with the world alone. Even this made no impression on Shrader, and he left Dodd, telling him that no power could turn him from his purpose to end his troubles. When Shrader did not return took the children, left home and went to stay with a friend.
 Shrader's acquaintances firmly believe the man will kill himself. They do not believe he is in his right mind. While he was in financial difficulties he was enjoy ing an income more than sufficient to en- able him to weather the storm.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
QUoNG NOW TESTIFIES. Tells How He Killed Nathan Hollen-
 heck
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 mo Dan

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 90S Broadway, Dec. 9.
 Quong Now to-day made most re- markably clever witness in his own be- half. He is the Chinese charged witht the murder of Deputy Poundmaster Nathan Hollenbeck, which occurred in Mow' rorn field about four months ago. The ease has been on trial in Judge Ells- Horth's court for two days.
 Quong Now was put on the witness Itand to-day by his attorneys, Reed 6 Midsummer, and the court allowed him to SeIate his side of the story uninterrupted Ind unhampered by objections and cross examination until he had finished.
 Now said that while seated in his caDln ,n the fatefu night his barking dogs warned him of approaching footsteps. He vent out, armed with a revolver, and fearing the noise made by ears of corn seing torn from their stalks. stealthily ineaked up closer and closer until he leard the voices of Hollenbeck and his hther-in-law. Twice he shouted out at he top of his voice, "Who steal my corn? Nha' fo' ?' and finally one of the tres iassers cursed and threatened to kill him. Twice Now fired his revolver into the air. Then they fired, and he replied with the ataI missile and returned to his cabin.
 During this afternoon Chinese Inter- Jreter Gee Gam assisted in the cross-ex- animation, and the case was closed. Dep Ity District Attorney George Samuels made the opening argument to the jury, ind at the close of his remarks the case Vent over until next Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
DISCHARGED HIS DOCTOR
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE DID NOT
 BRING HEALTH.
Friends Declare That With Proper Treatment the Deceased Could Easily Have Been R
 stored to Strength.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 oO2 Rroadway Dec g.


 Major Robert L. McCeney died at San Leandro this morning. victim to Chris tian Science. The major was prominent In politics in the East, and he occupied an important place in the Treasury Depart ment at Washington under the admins tration of President Cleveland.
 For some time Major McCeney has been sick, and he came to California for his health. He placed himself under the care of physicians, but his recovery was not so rapid as he desired He gradually lost his faith in medicine and was finally led to believe that he could only look for a return of perfect health through the teachings of Christian science.
 He was led into this decision largely by reading the reports of the death of Harold Frederic in London some weeks ago. The major believed that Frederic's views were right, and he adopted them. About a month ago he became so strong in his faith in Christian science that he dis charged his physician, and since that time he has relied entirely on faith For a few days. he declared, he was materi- ally improved, but a week ago he started to lose strength and consistently refused to have the aid of doctor. This morn ing he died.
 His friends at San Leandro, among them Rev. Barton Perry, DID,, are posi- tive that with proper treatment Major McCeney would have recovered. They could not, however, persuade him to abandon the Harold Frederic idea, which soon claimed him for it's victim.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
TOLD SECRETS
 FROM MOTIVE
 OF REVENGE Serious Charge Made Against pr. Jones. WITNESS WAS HIS STUDENT SENSATION IN THE TRIAL OF MRS. M'CANN'S SUIT. shipley Hurt His Testimony by the Statement That He Gave It for the Purpose of Hurting
 Jones.
WITNESS WAS HIS STUDENT
SENSATION IN THE TRIAL OF
 MRS. M'CANN'S SUIT.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

9OS Broadway, Dec. g.
 A bit of interesting testimony was given to-day in the damage suit brought by Mrs. McCann against the Piedmont and Mountain View Railway. One of the wit nesses stated that Dr. O. L. Jones had given testimony contrary to his Judgment because he expected big fee.
 The witness who assailed the integrity of pr. Jones was William c. Shipley, once a medical student under Jones. He said that when Dr. Jones was attending Mrs. physicians examine her, because he said with her as he (Dr. Jones) would Ship ley seemed to know a great deal about the case and said that pr. Jones expected to get a fee of s5000 should the plaintiff win.
 Attorney R. M. Fitzgerald took Mir. Shipley in hand, and the cross-examina- ton brought out the fact that there is the bitterest of feeling existing between the witness and Dr. Jones' Shipley further ad- mitted that he was anxious to testify so as to injure Jones' In fact Shipley said he was so desirous of testifying that he went to a telephone and caied up MT. Tiffany of the railroad and told him of the testi- mony he would like to give Shipley said his testimony is true, but he gave it from feeling of hatred toward Jones.
 Shpley also testified to the fact that he and pr. Jones had met in the court house to-day and that the doctor had threatened him if he testified regarding the matter. The suit is brought for $50 000
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
FEARS AN EPIDEMIC.

OAKLAND, Dec s.-Health Officer Dunn, in his report to the Board of Health tonight expressed grave fears of a scarlet fever and diphtheria epidemic, but gave assurances that everything was being done to check the spread of the diseases.
 Dr. Eaton introduced resolution that the city be divided up into districts. each district to be assigned to one member of the Health Board, to guard over in all tation. This was referred to a commit tee comprising Drs. Eaton, Titchings and Ryfkogel. During November there were eighty-six deaths in the city and fifty-five births
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
CHILD'S STOMACH ANALYZED
TESTIMONY SHOWING SHE pro
 NOT KILL HERSELF.
Photographs That Will Illustrate the Bruises Found on the Girls Body Will Be Intro
 duced To-Day.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 Q0S Rrnodmau Dao O

sos Broadway, Dec g.
 The theory of the defense in the Brandes case that Lillian Brandes had committed suicide by taking poison was exploded at the hearing this afternoon. Professor George E. Colby of the an- alytical department of the State Univers- tty was placed on the stand and testified that he had analysed and tested the stomach of the dead girl, and found no traces of either arsenic, strychnine or mercury poisoning, or, in fact, of any poison whatever. Brandes, it will be re- membered, had claimed the girl took poi son and then hanged herself
 Deputy Sheriff Al White was also called this afternoon. He recited briefly the facts of Brandes' arrest on November 20 and the discovery of a leather-covered weapon, loaded with lead, in Brandes bedroom on the Sunday night following Lillian's death.
 land,' said Witness White, he remarked that he was thirsty and nervous, and wanted to know if he could get a drink. I said he could, and tried to get in saloon but it was locked. After dinner at the County Jail got him something to drink. At o'clock l had a conversation with him about ais daughter. He spoke with out any inducement of any kind. He told me that he mad come from his work about o'clock on the morning of November 19. At about 6:S0 he heard a knocking in his
 
 she said she also heard the knocking Brandes said he then went to his daugh- ter's room and found her hanging to a bedpost. He said to his wife, Lillian is tooling again by trying to hang herself He told me he then took her from the post where she was hanging and found that she was either dying or dead and that he immediately saddled his horse and went for a doctor"
 In referring to the leather-covered weapon found in Brandes' room Witness White testified that he had been told the murdered girl had been whipped with a piece of hose. He could find no hose about the house. To the weapon referred to Is attached a double strap, and with these it is supposed the straight marks across the dead girls legs were inflicted During the hearing to-day. which com menced at 2 o'clock and occupied about two and a half hours of precious time in Justice Gifts court, Attorney F. w. Saw yer of counsel for the defense desired to right himself. Some one had accused him pf calling witness J. s. Harvey a flop" The attorney declared that he said "fob," and did not refer to the witness.
 The hearing will be resumed tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, when photographs will be introduced in evidence showing the location and seriousness of the bruises found on the dead girls body.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
THE OLYMPIC MAN WON. William Leonard Defeated Jim Hig- gins at San Francisco Ath-
 1of;o C1,1h

The San Francisco Athelitc Club gave Its monthly boxing show last evening. A large crowd witnessed the bouts. Jim Conlin defeated Charles Fredericks in six rounds, but Conlin should have been penalized for foul fighting
 George Savage and W. Perry fought a six-round draw and the event of the William Leonard of the Olypmic Club and Jim Higgins of the San Francisco Athletic Club. The contest was even un- til the middle of the second round when, during a hot mix up, Leonard landed a flush right-hander on Higgins jaw which sent the receiver staggering to the ropes. A second punch ended the bout, as Hig- gins fell into his chair defeated boxer
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
mKnock-out propsu in His Liouor.

OAKLAND, Dec. 9.-Frank Roberts, a unconscious in a wagon owned by Oakes & Co. in East Oakland, this afternoon. and was taken to the Receiving Hospital, worked over him for four hours. When he regained consciousness Roberts stated that he had come from San Leandro in val expressman, who invited him to enjoy drink. He accepted several and believes he was drugged. that his rival put ''knock-out drops" in his liquor: but he did this.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Their Annual Banquet.

The Students Congress of California University held their annual banquet at the California Hotel last evening. The function was a complete success and delightful repast was served. C. E.
 Thomas, '99 president of the Associated Students, and editor of the Californian
 was the toastmaster. Among the promi- ford, Clinton Miller, Bert Quayle w. N. Martin, R. W. Fully and Milton Mannon. Covers were laid for twenty-five. A num-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 9.-E. L. Clifford has been elected president of the Alameda Camera Club
 E. J. Rennell, an Alameda letter car- rier, underwent an operation for appendi- citis this week at the 'Hahnemann Medi- cal College Hospital.
 The report for November of Charles Weller, librarian of the Alameda Free Library, shows that Il ,646 volumes were circulated during the month. Of these 50 per cent were fiction, 19 per cent juvenile and 21 per cent miscellaneous.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
san Leandro,s Ambition.

OAKLAND. Dec. g. = The King Morse ,anning Company has awarded the con- racts for the construction of its new annery at San Leandro. The cannery will Iandle not less than 100000 cases of fruit iext year. The buildings will cost $15,5OO, lonated to the company Is worth s5000.
 The cannery was built as the result of bcal agitation and the giving of bonus
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

to the company. As 2,40O 900 tin cans will be required by the company movement has been started to try to procure tin can establishment at San Leandro. This will be done if the canning company will enter into contract to have it's cans made in the town
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Their Thirtieth Anniversary.

MT. and Mrs. N. Goldsmith will receive friends tomorrow afternoon from to 5 O clock at their residence, 700 Fell street The occasion is the thirtieth anniversary of their wedding.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Surrounded by Spies and Constantly Watched

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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
POLICE CAPTAIN CARSON
 ANSWERS THE LAST CALL
Popular Member of Oakland Department, After Recov ering From One Serious Illness, Succumbs
 to Pneumonia.
n AKLA-ND, Dec. | ! 9.-Capt. Frank | ] Carson of Oak
 land 'PoIice De-

o RSs T dAAA | Carson of Oak land Police De- partment died this morning. The cap tain has been i'll since August and a month ago recov- cred from a severe attack of appendi- citis after all hope of his life had been abandoned. He no sooner returned to work than he was taken down with pneumonia. which proved fatal.
 The dead captain joined the police force in March, 1890, and in April of the present year he was promoted to a captaincy. He has not been on the force long enough by over a year to entitle his widow to receive a pen- sion. His family. however. will re- ceive S1100 from the Policemen's Pro- tective Association. each member of the force being as- sessed to make up the amount. Capt. Carson Is a mem Der of Keystone Lodge, A. O. U. w and his widow
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD,
Via Sausa1ito Ferry.

fid OduSdllLO FcrTY. FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL VALLEY
 AND SAN RAFAEL. WEEK DAYS-'7:20, 's:So ll:9O e. n.; '1:46s si5, 5:15, $500, 6:30 p. m. EXTRA TRIPS-For San Rafael on Monday, Wednesdays and Saturdays at Il 80 D. ID. SUNDAYS-.S:00. 'l0:00. '1:s0 a. m.; s1:lS. soo, '4:3o, 6:15 p. m.
 Trains marked run to San Quentin. FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO. WEEK DAYS-5;25. 's:S5. 7:45. 's.so a. m- s12:2o. 2:20 .s:45 5:e5 p. m. EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at GAO p. IT.: sUNDAYS-s:2o .so0. '1o:oo. su:55 a. n. ! 1:15 Ss:1o, 4:<0, s6:20 p. Trains marked start from San Quentin. HUSt WEEE RiT D4ys sG 7Es s.xa - 12:s5. 2:45 $50. 5:2o p. m. EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays. Wednesdays and Saturdays at zoo D. sUNDAYS-S:o0. l0:05 nn.; 12:o5. 1:2o. s:3a. 500. 6:20 p.
 THROUGH TRAINS S:20 a. n week days-Cazadero and way sta m. 1:46 D. m Saturdays-Duncan Mills and way
 stations. s:oo a- m- sundays-DuncanM Mills and way ses'A