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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
He Must Declare His Relations
With the ArmOur-POrter-
Earl Combine.
Convention Will Open tuesday in SaCra-
mento and Will Be the Biggest Con-
Clave of OrChardists Ever Held
in California.

taken by the Southern Pacific will hinge
most of the business which the conven-
ton has been called to transact.
If the Southern Pacific can and will
accept fruit at the old refrigerating rate
or will permit the travel of Eastern COM
panies over its system then the matter
is practically settled and the growers will
have no fight on their hands. If the
Southern Pacific will not do these things,
If present indications develop into fact
and the company stands with the Ar
mour- -Earl-Porter gang to get all the
traffic will bear and a mortgage to boot,
then the growers have a fight on their
hands and one of no mean proportions.
Tuesday will settle finally for peace or
war. and judging from the great jangling
Of lighting harness and the war songs
going up from the country press of the
that 1t will be anything else Inan fight.
And by the word of Russ Stephens Inm-
self they are prepared to fight This
convention will be the biggest and most
unanimous demonstration the growers of
this State have ever made" said he last
night. We are getting word that its
owner is going TO be on hand from about
every orchard in the State. TIE old fear
that the railroad company will retaiiate
to the disadvantage or ruin of the indi-
Vidual who has taken a prominent part
seems to have utterly disappeared, and
the growers are coming out in the open
to stand together squarely on the issue.
They realize, as ] do myself" con-
tinued he, that this is not solely a mat
ter Of to-day. ] could probably subserve
my own immediate interests best by
quitting fighting right now, but where. in
that case. I might make a few thousand
more on my years crop would be set
ting a precedent that in the years TO come
might cost my children not only their
crops but the land they grow them on.
The fruit grower of this State has as
much right as any other man TO make
all his invested money will bring. It's the
pay for the work he's done and the debt
nature owes every man who plants a
tree. The Earls or the Porters or the
purely by the power that lies in COM
bination. These people rely upon the
growers for their living and yet we have
in position to dictate to US whether or
not there shall be profit on our crops
We have the power if we will only realize
it to force them to act in their legal ca;
that's what this convention is called for. "
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

"HE police believe that Tommy
Kelly, clerk of Judge Graham
court, fearing unfavorable action
l. by the Grand Jury, has packed his
grip and left the city. For several
days he has absented himself from his
desk in Judge Grahams court, his duties
being fulfilled by Assistant Clerk Stout.
Last night he could not be found in his
accustomed haunts, although his friends
vigorously denied the report that he had
left the city.
1t is known that the Police Court clerk
fears that the Grand Jury will indict him
for malfeasance in office His action in
the case of Stranger Wilson, VINO was
released on straw bonds accepted by him,
has proved a prolific subject of investiga-
tion by the Grand Jury, and it was au-
thoritatively said that an indictment
would be found against him. The police
believe that Kelly, scenting trouble. has
either gone into hiding or decamped for
parts unknown
Yesterday the Grand Jury continued its
Investigations into the methods of Kelly.
Assisted by Captain Seymour, who has
charge of the City Prison. the members
of that body took up the case of eX-PoliCe
Officer Cassius Blackman, who was re-
leased on straw bonds, and who lost no
time in placing himself beyond the reach
of the courts of this city. In December,
1898, Blackman, who was then member
of the regular police force, and saloon
keeper named Frank Rood were arrested
for robbing Cornelius Cronin. miner
from Nevada, of $3.50. Rood first secured
his release, and then proceeded to get
Blackman out of prison. With a man
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
BIG SCORES IN A HIGH WIND

quartet of the best marksmen in Cal
ifornia met at Shell Mound Park yes
terday and shot a sporting match, 200
yards, at the 5S4-inch ring target. De-
spite a heavy wind the craftsmanship
was of the highest class. The men COM
peting were: A. Strecker, John Utschig
Jr., F. p. Schuster and D. b. Faktor.
Mr. Faktor won, scoring 2149 rings in
one hundred shots. Two of his ten-shot
scores were among the highest on record
being 232 and 234 out of a possible zoo
rings. Mr.. Schuster was second with 2145
rings; Mr.. Utschig third, 2134 rings, and
Mr. Strecker fourth, 2114. The scores
were all high.
A fifty-shot match between A. Jungbut
and N. Ahrens was won by Jungblut
with 1893 rings.
William Ehrenpfort. veteran seventy
three years of age, defeated the crack
son acted as official scorer, while Philo
Jacoby was, as usual, indispensable.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

~ USS u. STEPHENS. leader of those
who have taken up the fight for
X the fruit growers against the Ar
mour- -Earl-Porter refrigerator car
combine, came down from Sacra-
mento yesterday and submitted to
Mr.. Sproule, traffic manager of the South
ern Pacific, a typewritten list of questions
to be answered by him or his superiors.
They will give rise to a deal of conference
and a lot Of hard figuring in the yellow
building before the growers convention
begins on Tuesday next.
The questions submitted by Mr..
Stephens yesterday are those framed by
the committee of fruit growers which met
in Sacramento last Tuesday. They are
pertinent inquiries as to the position the
Southern Pacific has decided to take be-
tween the big fruit trust that has been
set up and the growers. Whether they be
answered or whether not the result will
be the same. Mr. Huntington will be COM
PEELED to show his hand, and once it is
shown the associated orchardists will
know how TO best play their cards.
Precisely what the questions are Mr.
Stephens. as a matter of policy, declines
10 say. Just what the questions are l
must decline to make public" said he.
4 can say. however. that generally they
are as to what refrigerator car service
the Southern Pacific could furnish the
fruit growers should they decide to ask
for it; how the company is fixed on cars
suitable TO the business; whether or not
II would carry over its lines the cars Of
some one or other of the Eastern fruit
transportation companies, and other ques-
tons of u similar nature
In fact continued he. we have asked
every question that could arise should we
decide TO organize an Independent trans
portation company of our own or con
summate deal with some Eastern asso-
State nor tied up to the Earl and Porter
Mr.; stephens spent the better part of
Sproule and Mr.. Shepherd. the assistant
tratt1c manager and both officials prom
lsed him he should have an answer to
them to the convention on Tuesday Upon
the position in the matter taken or to be
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

erty and to demand that law-hreaking
shall cease on their premises. An it will
take several days for the Mayor to secure
this information it is fair to presume that
he will not take any action in the prem
ises until early next week, at which time
the members of the desperate and infa-
nous Bow Wah tong must either move
out, or, as they are most likely to do,
take measures peculiar to the Chinese,
murder among other things, to defeat the
law.
Pending that time the Vigilant Society
intends to take all possible measures to
strengthen its position in the fight. BY
resolution at yesterdays meeting a con-
stitution and bylaws were adopted and
articles of Incorporation of the society
agreed upon. These will be forwarded to
Sacramento at once and the Figilants
hope; before their next regular meeing.
which takes place next Thursday after
noon. that they will be in a position, re-
inforced by the moral element of the city.
to cope successfully even with Celestial
cunning and corruption embodied in the
Bow Wah tong.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
THE PULLMAN CAR EXCURSION
TO MT. SHASTA AND VICINITY.
Large Demand for Reservations.


AS was expected the simple an
nouncement that the Southern Pacific
Company would run a Pullman car ex-
cursion to the famous Shasta region
on June has brought forth a large
inquiry and the request for reserva-
tions at this early date has assumed
such proportions that it will be neces-
sary to positively limit the number of
passengers that can be accommodated
on this train, consequently those who
intend taking this delightful trip and
have not made their reservations had
better do SO, as it is quite likely the
sale Of tickets will have to be stopped
several days prior to the departure of
the train
1t is unnecessary to add to what has
already been said in regard to the sub
lime scenery and other attractions of
the Shasta route. To those who have
never visited that region a rare treat
is now presented.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
ASK FOR MORE PAY.

The commissioners who were recently
appointed to appraise the property in the
district proposed to be covered by the ex-
tension to the panhandle appeared before
the Street Committee of the Board of
Supervisors yesterday and asked that the
compensation for their services be in
creased from $500 to $4,000.
The members of the Street Committee
considered the request to be a reasonable
one and will recommend to the board that
the pay Of the commissioners be increased
to the amount named. The commissioners
are G. H. Umbsen, j. R. Howell, H. c..
Robinson. A. ]. Raisch and s. II. Kent.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Prohibitionists to Meet.

The Prohibitionists of San Francisco
and vicinity will meet in conference in
the Howard street Methodist Church next
Saturday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. ].
W. Webb, the chairman of the executive
committee, will be present and preside
S. P Meade of the Oakland High
School, Mrs. H. S. Taynton, the secreta ry.
and many other workers are also expected
to be there. Mr.. Webb is about to enter
upon a campaign throughout the State.
beginning next week in Solano County
and this meeting is to be the initiative of
his work
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

patiently waiting for the signal to fall
in and begin the battle for supremacy.
The excitement runs high between the
representatives of the various par
ishes Hard drilling during the past
year has brought them all to a high
state of efficiency and they are all
eager to show their friends and fol-
lowers that they" are the crack com
pany of the regiment
Mechanics Pavilion should be
thronged tonight judging by the big
advance sale already recorded. The
League of the Cross Regiment has in
Vulnerable friends and the latter have
purchased tickets for the big enter
tainment The regiment has also won
for itself the distinction of being one
of the finest equipped and best drilled
organizations in the State This fact
will induce all lovers of martial dis
play to attend their annual drill to-
night.
The doors will be opened at
o'clock. and promptly at 7:3O D. m.
Cassasa's Band will entertain the au
dience with patriotic and popular
music Company G will present its in
teresting saber drill and the Hospital
Corps will give an exhibition illustrat-
ing its work on the field and first aid
to the injured.
Owing to the recent incorporation
of the regiment it will be necessary
he mustered mart tho corroro
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Thieving Lottery Ticket Man.

All Sing, who sold lottery tickets and
stole money and articles of iewelry from
houses he visited, was yesterday sent to
the County Jail for six months by Judge
Graham. He stole a purse containing
money and valuable papers from Mrs
Ford, 392 Golden Gate avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Going to the Country.

You will see how nearly all the attract
I've resorts look in the Outing number of
S. F. News Letter Saturday. 40 pages,
beautifully Illustrated, 10 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

and his associates of the company intend
that the plant shall represent the best
qualities of modern equipment for the de-
velopment of light and power.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

A delightful ride through Marin, Santa
Rosa, Russian River and Ukiah valleys
Is in store for those who take advantage
of the excursion to Ukiah Sunday, May q.
Round trip only 81.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
WILL DRILL TONIGHT FOR
A BEAUTIFUL TROPHY

ENIBERS
and in the that a
The
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
ADVERTISEMENTS.

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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

BAvARIAN CHINAWARE DAY
Some articles cut so per cent.
Some articles cut so per cent.
ODDS AND ENDS. HALF PRICE.
GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA CO.
Stores Everywhere.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Yesterdays Insolvent.

w. F. Dare of Sacramento, carpenter
Liabilities, s1423 70; assets. none.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

THE police believe that Tommy
Kelly, clerk of Judge Graham S
court, fearing unfavorable action
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-02-11
BRATTLERORO.

a mass meeting was held at the Baptist
church Sunday evening to provide WAYS and
means for continuing the Young Mems Chris.
tan association another year. Subscriptions
TO the amount Of 1925 we're pledged at the
meeting, and this, together with some $4,000
previously raised by private subscription, in
sures the continuance of the association, as
ticallY in sight.
Mrs. Lois Winchester, "a, died at her Hall.
fax home Sunday few hours before the death
of her husband, Perry Hall, 70, who died
early Monday morning. The double funeral
was held Wednesday. Singularly, the double
funeral of their two sors who persisted in the
Mexico mine few years ago was held at the
same house. Mr.. and Mrs Hall leave seven
children.
Patrick Conner, 80. who died at the Brat.
tleboro house Saturday after brief sickness.
was for many years in the railroad wards, His
funeral was held at the Roman Catholic
church Monday morning. He was the stem
father of Mrs. Theodore Turner.
Dexter L. Stone, a former resident of viii.
ming ton, has bsen appointed superintendent
OF agencies bv the Bankers life insurance
company of New York. Mr.. Stone is the
Youngest SON of the late Ashley Stone and
member of the New York bar.
George W. Kentfield has been appointed
administrator of the estate Of George E Dix
OF Nottingham. j. Henry Kidder of Viii.
mlngton has been appointed admin istrator of
Mary E. Cushman's estate.
James A. Pullen has bought the vacant lot
on the corner Of Oak and Chaplin streets and
intends to build there soon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-02-11
THE TIMES.
SATURDAY, FEB. IL. 1899
Vermont News.

The first exhibition of the Woodstock Poul
try and Pet Stock association opened il
woodstock Wednesday with 500 entries. #
E Perkins Of Burlington, c. G. Paine o.
Il ,ndolph, Underwood and Sweet of St
lohntbury and other prominent breeders oi
he state were represented and the pet stock
department was also we'll filed.
Heman A. Buck, postmaster at Troy, was
Brought before United States Commissioner
John Young Tuesday for emb. zE ing post
flee funds at that place by Issuing money
orders to the amount OF nearly 3 90 and hav-
ing no money on hand to meet the orders.
He was in charge of the United States Mar
shall Fred A. Pisld. District Attorney Mar.
In apr, ared for the Unit. d States and Post
fhce Inspector Willis, VINO has worked up
the case, was also present The money re !.
c-ived on these orders has heen covered back
into the treasury of the United States. Mr..
BUCK waived examination and was bound
over In the sum Of $500 for his appeara ce az
the next term Of Q 'urt. John Gardyne of
North Troy furnishing bail.
The eight.round sparring exhibition he
tween Frank Dunn OF Barre and Edward En-
right of Barre given Tuesday evening in
Armory hall was brought to an untlmely end
BY Enright getting his left arm brot en-. The
affair was attended by few over 100 people
The battle was warm one. From the start
Dunn appeared to be the better man having
Drawn blood on Enright on one or two occa-
sions. 1t was during the second round that
the mishap which closed the exhibition
occurred. Dunn was landing an upper cut
on Enrieht when he parried it with his left
arm. which recently suffered a fracture, and
the force OF the blow broke his arm Just above
the wrist band of his glove. The match was
fec' of and DR.. @. N. Hunt reduced En-
rights injuries.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-02-11
A Farmers Fortune,
The Remarkable Way in which Adam SaIm
Acquired Success and Happiness.
From the psrnon Tm.s, vs,non, N.Y.

Every one in Vernon and for miles arount
knows honest, good natured Adam Salm. ant
not only in Vernon Center, N. Y, where h,
has resided for twenty-eight years and con
ducts his large and well-kept farm, but whsr
ever he is known his word Is respected.
His happiness, success in life and even Life
itself was due to victory over disease.
1T was a wonderful victory" he says,
from the dreadful disease which threatened
to vitiate my life and one that has made lite
miserable for thousands and filled innumer.
able premature graves. 1t is that form of dis.
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undlspuied sway until Its conquering enemy
came in the form OF DR.. Williams' Pink Pills
for Pale People.
For long time experienced untold sui.
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ment. All kinds of remedies were resorted
70 1or relief, but it was the same experience
that had come to countless victims of rheu.
matlsm-lmmunity from excruciatinR pain
for time, but after temporary relief carne
suffering once more, as the insidious malady
took new grip on its distracted victim.
happened to learn of the wonderful
power OF DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People In conquering rheumatism, but long
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-02-11
Rutland Extension.

The lowest bid for grading. masonry, track
LAYING and hallastlng of about so miles of the
Rutland-Canada railroad between Burlington
and Houses Point and brar CHI of two or
three miles in the town of Alburph to the
Canadian line was $499 600
There were nine bids The highest was
VI, l00 00O. from Canadian cor carn. From
that ,u" the hide dropne to S9l7 roo 1908.
600 $S49 900 $843 900 S18S, 900. sos 900 and
$3.50, 900 to $499 900
The last and lowest bid was mt in bv
OBrien q Sheehau, the great New York con-
tractors. 1t is said that this firm, although
one OF the largest in the world, has never vet
built railroad, and is anxious to make be-
ginning in this dire ctinn; hence It's low bid.
The next lower bidders were the Warren
Scbarf Asphalt Paving company and jane.
Mcdonald & Co, all of New York city.
These bids do not include the building of
900 feet of steel bridging with three spans.
There will be drawbridge between Col
chester Point and South Hero, another be-
tween South Hero and North Hero and a
third between North Hero and Alburgh.
There will he Railroad stations at South
Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, Isle La Motto
and Alburgh.
Work on the ground must be begun within
one week after signing contract and must be
completed by September l, 1899, under pen
atty OF $500 per day until completed. If the
work is completed before September l the
compsny will pay the contractor premium
of $400 per day.
Each proposal was accompanied by certi-
ned check for $4,000 as an evidence of good
faith and the sncc-ssful bidder must furnish
a bond for $4,000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-02-11
and another until twslvs boxes bad BEEN con.

sumsd. WV
Just six months from the time the t8rs
oox had been taken was q cured man. and
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Pale People and to the management which Ia
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story prompted In the fullness Of a grateful
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This is to certify that the article published
IN the Vernon Times of December II, concern.
Ing my cure of rheumatism by the use Of Dr.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People IL true
ana published with my sanction.
ADAM sAIM.
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
GEO. L. Bowers, Notary Public.
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