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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
ARGUMENTS
FOR MILLIONS
COMPLETED
Fair Case in Judge
Troutt's Hands.
LEGAL POINTS DISCUSSED
MRS. CRAVEN CONFIDENT OF
LEGAL POINTS DISCUSSED
MRS. CRAVEN CONFIDENT OF
ULTIMATE VICTORY.
Judge benson Makes a Long Argu-
ment to Show the Court His
Clients Right to Inter
vene.

In the courtroom that has resounded
for months with the voices of the numer-
Gus counsel in the now celebrated Fair
will case the attorneys gathered again
yesterday. somewhat lessened in numbers
but still fresh. to continue the argument
on Mrs. Nettie r. Craven's application to
be permitted TO intervene for the purpose
OF contesting the will of the late James G.
Fair, dated September 81 1894. which is
known as the trust will
Mrs. Craven was in court all day yes
terday, and took decided interest in the
dry legal arguments Of her attorneys.
Her application is based upon precisely
the same grounds as that filed on behalf
Of Charles L. Fair, the son. It was shown
during the discussion that under the stat
ute. after a will has been admitted TO pro-
bate without contest, any person may in
tervene in an action or proceeding before
the trial who has an interest in the con-
troversy. Charles L. Fairs application
10 move TO set aside the probate of the
Will was filed on the 2Sth of November
1897, which was the last day of the year
provided by the statute. Since that time
the controversy has remained dormant.
A few weeks ago Mrs Craven applied
10 the court for permission to intervene in
that contest for the purpose of setting
aside the probate OF the Will of September
7. Judge Trout, to whom the applica-
ton was made. directed service 10 be
made upon the attorneys for the heirs and
executors, ordering them to show cause,
if any they had. why the petition should
not be filed. Mrs. Cravens applica tion
was opposed by the attorneys of all@the
children and OF the executors. and it was
on this point that the arguments of
Thursday and yesterday were made.
In the opening argument authorities
were presented TO show that where the
contest had been kept alive by the action
OF Charles L. Fair any one interested in
the estate would have a right TO come in
The attorneys for the executors and
children. on the other hand, claim that
Mrs. Cravens right to intervene was
barred by the statute of limitations and
that her petition was legally defective
in that it did not state facts sufficient TO
constitute legal cause of action.
Mr.. Foote on Wednesday made strong
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
MISSION FOR GENTLEMEN.
Will Commence at st. Patrick's
Church Next Sunday Morning.

The mission for the ladies of st. Pat
rick's parish, which has been conducted
by the Redemptorist Fathers for the past
two weeks. will be brought TO a conclu-
sion next Sunday. On the same day the
mission for the gentlemen of the parish
will begin and continue for the two follow
ing weeks. At II o'clock mass the mission
for married men will begin.
There Will be mass each morning at
$50 o'clock, followed by brief instruc-
ton The o'clock mass will also be fol-
lowed by instructions. At 7:3O in the
evening the regular mission sermon will
be preached. to which only married men
will be admitted.
The new choir lately organized by st.
Patrick's church under the direction of
Miss Mary Short has prepared special
musical programme for. next Sunday.
Lejeal's mass in D will be sung. The So
pranos will be Miss E. NJ. Walsh and Miss
Frances Hansman; contraltos. Miss Cen
evieve NJ. Sullivan and Miss Rose Kelly
tenors, Messrs. Arthur Messmer, T. j.
O'Brien and John O'Brien; bassos,
Messrs. L. A. Larsen and Albert Dick
son.
At the close of the mission his Grace
Archbishop Riordan will administer con-
firmatlon to all adults who present them
selves
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
GOLF AT BURLINGAME.
Deciding Match Between Oakland
and San Francisco Clubs Will
Be PLAYED Toby.

This afternoon the lie that resulted from
the two home-and- d-home matches already
played between the Oakland and San
Francisco Golf clubs will be played off on
the links of the Burlingame Club at San
Mateo.
The San Francisco team will be made
up as follows: S. L. Abbott Jr., H D.
Pillsbury. A. B. Williamson, H. B. Good
win Charles Page. II. Babcock, E. J. Nc
Cutchen and J. W. Byrne The Oakland
representatives will be the following: E
r Folger G. D. Greenwood, r. NJ. Fitz-
c. Mckee. r. A Cooke and ]. A. Folger
Should any one of these be unable to
play his place will be filed by w. P.
Johnson.
The Oakland team. has been carefully
coached by Orestes Pierce. captain, and
will strive hard to win the handsome sill
yer trophy for its club. BY the condi-
tions under which the cup was purchased
the winners of to-days contest will be-
come its absolute owners.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
LEAVITT AND BILL TROPHY FOR
WHICH THE CLUBS COMPETE

the Olympic Club Wheelmen and Bay
City Wheelmen of this city, the Acme
Club Wheelmen OF Oakland, and the Gar
den City Wheelmen of San Jose.
The race will start prom y at a m.
from the corner of Larkin and McAllister
streets. The route out of the city is down
Larkin to Ninth, to Folsom. to Twenty
second, TO Potrero avenue to Twenty
third, 10 Nebraska (San Bruno road).
Thence along county road via San Mateo
and intermediate points to San Jose and
back along the other side of the bay. the
finish being in Alameda upon Central
avenue. not far from High street The
finish will probably be about half-past 1
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
NATIVE DAUGHTERS.
They Will Observe Their Memorial
Dav on Monday Next

Monday. the 18th of May. is the memo
rial day set apart by the order OF Native
Daughters of the Golden West on which
to hold appropriate exercises in memory
of those members of the order who have
passed away. On that day every parlor in
the State will manifest respect and SYM
pathy for those who in the past were com
panions in the noble work in which the
entire membership is engaged. During
the day committees from each parlor viii
visit the silent cities of the dead in which
are at rest those who have gone before
and strew over their graves sweet flowers
TO demonstrate that. though passed away,
they are not forgotten
The following named have been elected
delegates TO the Grand ParIor that is to
hold its session in Woodland next month:
Occidental Parlor Of Eureka-Mrs. NJ
]. Jones and Mrs. Rose Mcdonald.
San Jose Parlor of San Jose-Mrs. Irene
Buena Vista Parlor of San Francisco
Mrs H NJ Greene. Mrs. Genevieve Ba-
ker. Mrs, Fred Wehe and Miss Minnie
Stebins.
Golden State Parlor of San Francisco
Miss Rosa Day and Miss Lille Chlig.
ORC Fino Parlor Of San Francisco-Mrs
Mae Church and Miss Lizzie Hendricks
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13

The San Francisco Gas and Electric
Company has been at last forced into the
open Failing to secure from the Board
Of Supervisors q rate for their gas in
keeping with what they claim is a reason
able charge for lighting. the officers Of the
company have had recourse TO the courts.
Late yesterday afternoon a complaint
was filed in the office of County Clerk
Deane against Major W. B. Hooper. man
ager Of the Occidental Hotel. alleging that
he IS indebted To the gas company for
1851 for gas supplied during April at the
rate OF 81 IS per 1000 feet.
The attorneys are Bishop & Wheeler,
with whom is associated +. :. Pillsbury'
for the gas company. Mr.. Bishop filed the
papers himself. selecting apparently
time when the reporters had left their
posts OF duty FOR the day. The complaint
is a purely formal document. giving no
intimati0n as TO what issues Will be made
during the trial A creditor owing over
$500 was selected to the end that the case
would 90 at once To the Superior Court,
thus saving all unnecessary delay.
In the meantime the company Is collect
ing It's April bills al the rate OF 81 70 per
1000 feet although some consumers are
refusing 70 pay until the legal rate has
been determined. To placate these the
company is stamping upon their bills the
following agreement:
II any less rate than that herein
charged is hereafter adjudged 10 oe
legal this company agrees 10 refund
the difference.
Attorney Pnlsbury OF counsel for the
company affirms that the case will be ex-
pedited as much as possible on the part
of his clients. as they wish u know what
is the legal rate they may charge. II will
be prosecuted vigorously by the brightest
men at the bar, the company making sure
that its case viii not suffer in their hands.
The fling Of the suit against Major
Hooper. manager of the Occidental Hotel,
means that the gas company has gone 70
the courts TO have settled legally and def
uitely the rate ii may charge consumers
said Attorney Z. ;. PiHsbury last night.
we VIII expedite the case as much as lies
In our power. as ii is TO the interest Of the
SaS company 70 know the exact status Of
the case Major Hooper was made defend
ant because his bill was sufficiently large
20 take the case to the Superior Court.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13

argument on behalf of his client. He was
opposed by Garret w. McEnerney, repre-
senting Mr. Goodfellow, one of the trus--
tees; Mr.. Mitchell, representing two OF
the executors. and Charles Heggerty of
the firm of Knight & Heggerty. represent
ing Charles L. Fair. All the latter at
torneys participated in the oral argument:
Yesterday Garret W. McEnerney and
Judge benson held the attention of the
court and delivered long arguments.
Judge benson submitted the case at 3
o'clock and it was taken under advise
ment by Judge Trout, who will render
decision later.
The matter of the application for family
allowance went over for two weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
VETERAN REBEKAHs.
The New Officers introduced and
Then Followed a Feast and
Music

The Veteran Rebekahs' Association af-
ter the transaction of routine business
last night and the introduction of the Off
GERS elected at the annual meeting last
Monday night adjourned to Welcome Hall
in the Odd Fellows building and partook
of a delightful supper, after which there
were an impromptu programme OF vocal
and instrumental music and responses TO
toasts by Mrs Mary A. Hawley. who
spoke to The Veterans: Sarah Wolff OF
Sacramento. Mrs Thorndyke. Mrs Helen
G.. Peterson. Mrs. Lydia Pinkham. Jo-
sephine Brown, Minnie Platte Julia Sa-
vier, Sarah knight and others.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
California College Commencement.

OAKLAND, May 12.-The commence
be inaugurated on Sunday evening, when
Dr. E. A Woody will deliver the bacca-
laureate sermon at the college. The mu-
sic class will hold its graduating exercises
on Monday night. the academy class on
Tuesday evening and on Wednesday even
ing there will be a reunion of the alumni.
On Thursday morning the regular COM
mencement exercises of the college will
be held. to be followed by the commence
ment dinner.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
No EeaI+h Board APPOINTMENT.

OAKLAND. May 12-The new nealth
board held its FIRST regular meeting to-
night A large crowd Of politicians was
present expecting TO see the patronage
distributed A motion by. Dr.. Maher that
the matter Of patronage be postponed in
definitely was carried The terms Of the
chemist bacteriologist sanitary inspec-
tors. veterinary surgeon and secretary
having expired their Offices can be de-
clsred vacant and be re1lled at any time.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
Scene From the Farce, II Box Of Monkeys

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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
Another Watchman Appointed.

Thomas Y. Brown was appointed yes
terday as watchman for the detained Chi
nese immigrants at the Mail Dock This
fills the complement of three, and they
will have eight-hOur shifts.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13

Floral and plain crepe, tissue paper,
flowers and lamp shades. cheap. at San
born & Wallis. 741 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13
COUR|ERS ARE
READY TO RACE
ROUND THE BAY
Annual Hundred Mile
Cycle Event.

The seventh annual 100-mile relay race
of the California Associated Cycling
Clubs around the bay will take place to-
morrow, the four clubs to contest being
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-13

Freight transferred at low rates. Signal
Transfer Co. so Jones; tel, Sutter AL.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
FROM MOYOCK.
Mr.. Moses Lee is some better.

Mr.. Moses Lee is some better.
Mr.. Theodore Creekmore went
to Norfolk Friday.
The colored Sanctifed Band
held service here Sunday.
Mr.. Seth D. Poyner spent sew
eral days in Norfolk last week.
Miss Bette Burgess spent Sat
urday and Sunday at Shawboro.
Mr.. ard Mrs. w. P. Creek
more went to Norfolk Thursday.
Mr.. T. H. Fulford took a trip
to Norfolk last week on bushes.
Rev. P. c. Brickhouse, of Co.
injock, was here Friday Oh bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Snowden
were in the village Sunday, the
guests of DR.. S. NJ. Mann and
mother.
Our merchants are getting in
their Christmas goods and the
stores are putting on a holiday
appearance.
The farmers are very busy
gathering their corn and cotton,
trying to get through before
Christmas.
We said Mr.. Bagley killed
several mice hogs" last week
instead Of wild hogs as the
printer got it.
Miss Maggie Mercer, after a
pleasant visit at Berkeley and
Moyock, has returned to her
home at Elizabeth City.
Mr.. Tobias Morse had the mis-
fortune to cut his hand quite
badly with a knife Wednesday
1t was dressed by DR.. Mann.
Rev. P. S. c. Davis preached
fine sermon at Northwest Sun
day to a'large congregation. The
church has recently received a
fresh coat OF paint outside. The
Ladies Aid Society have put in
a new carpet and two lovely
pulpit chairs, all Of which makes
a great improvement. Moyock
was we'll represented. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
Grandy N. C.

Mr.. c. w. Grandy is on the
sick list this week.
Miss Sarah Tom pson, Of Cur
rituck, c. H., spent Sunday with
her parents.
The carpenters are busy at
work completing the house Of
Mr.. w. H. Forbes.
Mrs. g. A. Bray spent Satur-
day and Sunday with relatives
and friends at harrisburg.
Miss Mary Murrell, of Jarvis
burg, was the guest of Miss
Francess Gilden Sunday.
Mrs. c. L. Grandy and child
rem were the guest of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Evan Sun,
day.
Mrs. Daniel Evans and Miss
Bette Grandy spent Sunday
very pleasantly the guest of Mrs
J. II. Evans.
Mr.. S. M. Evans and girl was
out driving Sunday evening.
They seem to be enjoying the
drive from all appearance.
Mrs. NJ. E. Woodhouse and
daughter Mis-. J. J. Evans, of
Caco'la, are visiting relatives and
friends i'll Elizabeth City this
week
Mcssrs. 4. B. Cafet, r. T.
Dowdy and Thomas Clarendon
spent Saturday and Sunday on
Knots Island; they report a fine
time.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
Two Pointed Questions An

WO FOluleu VueSLlUuS AL"
swered.
What is the use of making a
better article than your ccmpeti
tor if you can not get a better
price for it1
Ars.-As there is no difference
in the price the public will buy
only the better, so that while
our profits may be smaller On a
single sale they will be much
greater in the aggregate.
How can you get the public
to know your make is the best7
If both articles are brought
prominently before the public
both are certain to be tried and
the public will very quickly pass
Judgment on them and use only
the better one.
This explains the large sale
on Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. The people have been use>
ing it for years and have found
that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally
take up with some fashionable
novelty put forth with exagger-
ated claims, but are certain to
return to the one ready that they
know to be reliable, and for
coughs, colds and Group there is
nothing equal to Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. For sale by
Griggs & Son.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
MANTEO.

Mrs. S. A. Griffin is very sick.
Mr.. B. H. Greet spent Tues
day in E. City.
DR.. F. P. Gates and mother
spent Tuesday in E. City, shop
ping.
Mr.. S. E. Mann was called tc
Croatan this week, as witness
in land trial.
The new Hotel opened on
Tuesday, and sent hack that
night to meet the boat tor the
first time.
The Tranquil House sports
men seem to be experts, as they
bring in large number Of geese
nearly every week.
Miss Eva Evans left Tuesday
morning to spend few days IL
and around Edenton, visiting
friends and relatives.
We understand that most all
of the young people away at
school will spend Xmas at home
We wish them merry Xmas.
Mrs. Cooper died Saturday
morning, after long spell Of
sickness, and was buried Sunday
She leaves a husband and two
little children.
Just as the items were closed
last week, sad news came Of the
sudden death Of Mrs. r. E. l.
Wescott, who died Wednesday
afternoon. She leaves a husband
and little girl, besides a number
Of relatives and friends, to mourn
their loss. Our sympathies
are with the bereaved. She was
buried Friday morning at 1890
Her husband came that morn
ing from the Station to see hel
and was i'll good spirits, but in 6
few short hours all was turned
to sadness. The husband was
thoroughly Frustrated with griei
and is not yet able to be out
Mrs Will Kirk, sister of the de-
ceased, has moved to the home
and will take charge of the
household and care for the little
girl.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
Depa1 tment No. 10.

7 dozen Ladies' macintosh
coats with capes, I dozen Misses
and childrens coats with capes.
I dozen Mems macontoshes. Any>
one needing macintosh can
buy them cheap here. Don't for
get these goods must De closed
out by January 1st 1900. Every
body has chance to save money
by coming 20 this store, 6 dozen
new Kid Gloves worth ST. 90.
Our Price 63c a pair.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
STAMFORD.

Sheriff Flora went to Norfolk
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. c. Bell
went to Norfolk Thursday morn
ing.
Miss Bette Burgess spent
Saturday and Sunday with her
parents.
Misses Minerva Allen and
Mamie DeCormis were in Z.
City Saturday..
Mrs. w. B, Shaw, of Hender
SON, N. c., is visiting relatives
here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. c. Bell
went to F.. City Friday to attend
the concert which was given by
the orphans from Oxford. They
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. II. Snowden while there and
they report nice time.
Mrs. Mary McNider is the
guest Of Mr.. J. E. c. Bells fam
lily this week. Alert.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
Thus They Were Married.

An exchange prints the follow
ing marriage ceremony, which
was said by a Tennessee squire
a short time ago:
"W1lt thou take her for thy
pard, for better or for worse; to
have, to hold, to fondly guard
till hauled off in a hearse. Wilt
thou let her have her way, con-
suit her many wishes, make the
fire every day and help her wash
the dishes2 Wilt thou comfort
and support her father and
mother, Aunt Jemima and Uncle
John, three sisters and a broth
err"
"And his face grew pale and
blank; it was too late to jilt; a:
though the floor he sank ano
said; Il wilt
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
For an Early State Convention,

Raleigh. N. c., December II.
At the Democratic State Com
nittee meeting here tonight all
save two committeeman We're
represented. Greensboro asked,
through its Mayor, that the
State Convention be held there,
but by vote of "a to y it was
decided to hold it at Raleigh
April nth. It will be the earl
lest on record. Chairman F. NJ .
Sinons presided. He made a
stirring speech, saying it was of
great importance to hold an early
convention and begin a viborou
campaign all along the line.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with Local Applications, as they eau,
not reach the seat of the disease. Catar-
Ri is blood Or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take
internal remedies, Halls Cattarrh Cure
is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous serfaCes.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF
the best physicians i'll this county for
years, and is a regular prescription
It is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the muc-
Gus surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
arrh. Send for testimonials, fec.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props.
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
Department N O. 5,

A complete and full line of
Zieg1er Eros. shoes, lace and but
ton Chocolate and Black spring.
heel and heel, pat tip and tip of
same, this is one of the best
shoes that's made. We have
the cheaper grades of the same
style and color, a little money
goes a long ways i'll this shoe
department.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

We manufacture all kinds of
Collins, Caskets, and other buri>
al cases. Prices quoted on ap~
plication. Goods shipped PROM
ply. Write for information and
you will save money thereby.
VIII. Ward, Prop.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy can al
ways be depended upon and is
pleasant and safe to take. Sold
by Griggs & Son.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

Brooms, buckets, tubs, clothes
baskets, churns, washboards and
rope, all trust products, have
advanced in cost IS per cent.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
a Certain Cure

RHkUMACIDE removes the cause
of rheumatism by neutralizIng the
acids III the blood and driving them
out of the system. All druggists.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15

Philadelphia and Chicago
have begun active work to Sc
cure the Republican National
Convention.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15


T.. L. Jones and wife L. c.
Zones; G. L. L1verman and
wife NJ. E. Liverman; L.
W. Pennington and wife N.
G. Pennington; J. F. pa D,o;,4;es
venport and wife S. L. Da
venport; John White and
wife Victoria White; J. I.
Jones; T. L. Spencer and
Claude Armstrong.
against
Warren White; Thomas
White; c. H. M. skies and
wife Phoebe Skies; Mary
Ashbee; Lillian Spencer; 7 Defend'ts
George Armstrong; Claude
Armstrong; Jesse Owens
and Cottie Owens.
The Defendants above named Will
take notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced before the
Clerk ofthe Superior Court Of Tyrrell
county for the partition OF certain
parcel or tract of land in Gum Neck
Township, Tyrrell county and fully
described in the complaint filed IN this
cause; and the Defendants will further
take notice that they are required to
appear before the undersigned CLERK
of the Superior Court Of said county
and state, on Monday, January 9Th,
1900, at his Office at the Court House IN
said county in Columbia, N. c., and
answer or demur to the complaint III
said action or the Plaintiffs will apply
to the Court for relief demanded III
said complaint.
G.. L. LIYERMAN,
Clerk Superior Court.
|. NJ. MEEKTNS,
Atty. for Plaintiffs.
This November IS, 1899. No-I7-ot.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-12-15
Department No. 9.

Mems, Boys and clildren's
clothing, every suit to be closed
out by January Ist 1900, great
values for little. money, don't
miss getting a bargain as these
suits are made by the best facts
cries in the United States.