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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-21

SOulh VI lle lOWH. ~
Reports from New Harrisburg, Car
roll county, where the prospective gold
mines are located are that the actual
valuation Of the assays of the dump
at the mine range from 81 to $40 per
ton. The company will be incorporated
under the name Of the Van Meter Gold
Mining company at $1,000 and the
shares will be sold at $50 each. AS soon
as incorporation papers are received
the necessary machinery will be pur-
chased and work commenced. The pro-
jectors have faith that they will find
gold in paying quantity. >"
Mrs. Mary Popham, aged over 70, who
lives alone at Beaver Dam, near Canal
Dover, arose to build fire to prepare
breakfast for herself Saturday and in
some manner her apron caught fire. 1t
burned very slowly and as her eyesight
is poor she did not notice 1t, but sat
down in chair and fell in doze. She
was probably enveloped in flames be-
fore she realized her situation. A
neighbor boy found her some time later
lying on the floor with her clothing al
most consumed and her limbs and body
terribly burned. She lived only O. short
time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-21

Dell Roy, in Carroll county. Is look
ing for big boom owing to the pros
poets for the opening up Of a number
Of big coal mines. Already large
amount of land has been leased. The
Wheeling and Lake Erie and the Pitts
burg Coal company. that have already
extensive coal minestin Carroll county,
have leased 46O acres yand an opening
will be commenced attonce. A Cleve-
land company is also fafter territory
south of the town. III
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
HELPED THE LITTLE ONES.
Good Showing of the California
ChiIdren's Humane Society.

The board of directors of the California
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 70
Children held its first meeting after cleo
ton on Thursday and elected the follow
ing to serve for the year: Charles SOM
tag, president; W. r. Parnell, secretary
George A. Newhall, treasurer; Charles L..
Patton. counsel; Philip C. Dibert, attor-
ney. The secretary report for December
'9S, showed: Complaints received, 20; IN
vestigated: p; number of children in in
s: children relieved, 147: children placed
in Institutions. Is; in families 10; returned
The board decided that, dating from
January /, Mrs. L. Prescott, the assistant ar
secretary, should be transferred from the
city office to take charge of the Alameda
Office and also act as organizer whenever
IT is believed to be of advantage to estab-
fish new branches of the society s IN the
new members were elected. William Tap
panbeck was elected as a member OF the
board to fill a vacancy. President Sonn-
tag reported that the society has per-
formed excellent work in the line OF res
cuing and helping helpless children dur
ing the past year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
TWAS A LOVING CUP.
A Pleasing Surprise to the Retiring
Regent of Sequoia Chapter,

The last held meeting of Sequoia Chap
ter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution in its rooms in the Sorosis
Clubhouse was one of more than usual in
terest. being marked by the presentation
on behalf of the members of a loving cup
to Mrs. A. s. Hubbard through whose I'M
firing efforts the chapter sprang into eX-
istence and of which she has been the
regent and the registrar. The cup is of
cut crystal, nine inches high, silver bound
and rested on a silver mounted mirror.
On the silver rim there is an inscription
conveying the sentiments of the chapter
to the recipient. The presentation address
was made by Mrs. George Law Smith and
was most fattering tribute well de-
served, for the untiring efforts of the re-
firing regent, who, as founder of the So
ciety of Daughters of the Revolution on
this coast, as honorary regent, State re-
gent, registrar and chapter regent for
seven years guarded the interests of Sc
quota Chapter.
The presentation had the element of a
complete surprise. for the ladies kept the
affair a secret, and so unexpected was the
gift that the recipient was for time at
a loss to express her feelings, but after a
time managed to return thanks to the
members for the loving cup of affection,
and uttered the hope that the cup when
filled and passed from hand to hand, each
lip touching the rim might impart to 1t
some virtue, so that when the last one had
tasted and it was passed around again
all might be united in spirit and in truth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

4th 1t is pre-digested by natural pro
cesses and especially fits the needs of
people who have more or less trouble
with intestinal digestion
9Th. 1t Is unquestionably the most
scientifically made food in existence,
Combining as it does the natural Phos-
phate of Potash and Albumen (taken
from wheat and barley, these elements
when passed into the human system
and acted upon by the life forces are
transformed into the soft gray sub
stance which is the filing of the brain
and nerve centers throughout the BODY
9th. Grape-Nuts therefore constitute
a true BRAIN building food presented in
a most palatable and pleasing form.
7th A few days use of the new food
will show in the user distinct gain
in mental force and power.
Give Grape-Nuts place at your table
and they will do you good.-Postum
Cereal Co., Linn, Battle Creek, Mich
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
DEATH OF JOHN T. GRAHAM.
A Patriotic and Public-Spirited Citi-
zen Passes Suddenly Away.

Death has laid claim to John t. Gra-
ham, one of the original settlers of Pre-
cita Valley and also the one above all
others who had been instrumental in
building up the prosperity of the valley
He was the pioneer of that section of the
bed of Mission Creek at the base of Ber-
nal Heights and labored most assiduous-
ly to have the place improved. - In this
he was successful as the waste valley
has been partially proclaimed and made
habitable-so much so that it is now quit
q settlement in itself. One of the first
things done by him was to organize an
Improvement club. and by constant agi-
tatfon with the Supervisors obtain ap-
propriations for the Improvement of the
section including the laying out of Bernal
Park, which he had hoped to see carried
to a finality; but, alas. death claimed him
before the park was finished
Graham was a man of generous nature
open hearted to his friends and patriotic
to the land of his adoption. When quite
a boy he enlisted in the Union army and
fought under the flag until the close of
the Civil War.
He was an active member of James A.
Garfield Post, G. A. r.. and during his
lifetime did much for the organization
In recognition of those good acts, the post
will pay its last tribute of respect to his
memory to-day by attending his funeral
from Albion Hall, Alcazar building. His
remains will be inferred in the National
Cemetery at the Preside. The deceased
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
JEFFRIES AND FITzSIMMoNS.
Billy Delaney and His Charge Will
Leave To-Day for New York, Ex-
pecting Big Money.

Billy Delaney, the manager of big Jim
Jeffries, received an offer from a New
York sporting club yesterday which De-
laney has accepted.
The first dispatch Manager Billy re-
ceived was: Come to New York right
away with Jeffries, as he can be matched
to fight Bob Fitzsimmons as soon as he
arrives
Delaney replied that Jeffries was al
ready matched to fight Joe Kennedy a
twenty-round contest in February before
the National Club, and asked his Eastern
friend-evidently Tom O'Rourke--to post
pone the FitZsimmons proposed contest
until after he had finished with Kennedy.
But in answer TO this Delaney was wired
another dispatch. which read: Leave
Frisco right away, or your chance with
the big fellow is off,
This last message caused Delaney to
change his mind about the Kennedy con-
test, and he notified the managers of the
National Club that they could count upon
the Kennedy-J effries fight as being off. as
he Delaney would leave Oakland to-mor-
row with Jeffries for New York.
The National Club felt very much cha
grined over the affair, which they consid-
cred rather shabby treatment on the part
of Delaney. but instead of the big guns
they intend now to match either Jack
Bonner-who is on his way Weston
Tommy Ryan to fight George Green in
February.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
ALL ABOUT DOGS.
Annual Meeting of the San Francisco
Kennel Club and Election of
Officers.

The Pacific Coast special committee of
the American Kennel Club has received
from the club secretary in New York the
announcement that the resolutions passed
at the last meeting of the committee have
been received by the club with approval
The committee in its resolutions depre-
Gated drastic action in the matter of the
three California members of the A. K c.
that had affiliated themselves with local
organization, and declared itself unalter-
ably opposed to their expulsion from the
A. K. G. Later developments are proving
the wisdom of this course, as the Offend
ing clubs will probably be dropped for
non-payment of dues, The desired end
will thus be attained without the inau-
guration of an annoying and possibly pro-
tracted imbroglio.
The Pacific Mastiff Club held it's month
ly meeting last evening in the Phelan
building. The December meeting was
omitted, owing to the illness of the secre-
tary of the club.
The annual meeting of the San Fran
cisco Kennel Club takes place next week
The election of officers and OF a new board
of directors will be held judge selected
for the spring show and a bench show
committee appointed AS the st. Bernard
Club OF California will cooperate with
the Kennel Club this year the prospects
are in favor of an unprecedehtedly large
show.
The Pacific Coast Field Trial Club and
six interested spectators from this city
returned last evening from the Bakers
field field trials. where the settlers had 1t
all their own
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
BUENA vIsTA's INSTALLATION
An Impressive Ceremony in the Hall
of a Parlor of the N. D. G.. w.

%. On last Thursday night there were as
many people. ladies and gentlemen, as
could comfortably find seats and stand
ing room in Shasta Hall, Native Sons
building, to witness the public installation
y'of the officers of Buena Vista Parlor of
the Native Daughters of the Golden West,
for the current term. The installing
officer was District Deputy Grand Presi-
dent Mrs. Genevieve Baker. who was as
sisted by Mrs. George Mccormick as
grand marshal; Mrs. Julia A Steinbach
as past grand president, and Miss Minnie
'Stebbins as grand secretary. The hall
was very tastefully decorated with flow
:'crS and garlands of evergreens were
wound around the several stations AS
+the officers elect took their stations, be-
fore the obligation, the scene was a very
pretty one. The administering of the OBJ
LEGATION and the delivery of the charges
by the installing officer was with an i'm
.pressivenesS and eloquence that has sell
dom been equaled in the order. The Off
: GERS who are to serve for the term are:
Miss Annie Worth. past president; Mrs.
Ella Wehe. president: Miss MOllie Long,
first vice president; Mrs. Lucia Neubarth
second vice president; Miss Amy Benning
third vice president; Miss Emma Ben
ming, marshal: Mrs. II. NJ. Greene, record
ing secretary; Miss Mamie Wells, finan-
and Mrs. Gertie Bury, trustees, and Miss
May Lanigan. inside sentinel.
.. When the officers had entered upon the
discharge Of their several duties Mrs. Ba-
ker on behalf Of the parior. presented
to Miss Annie Worth, the retiring presi-
dent a spiderweb pin with diamond cen
ter in token of the love and affection of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
TO CELEBRATE LINCOLN DAY.
Posts of the Grand Army of the Re
public and the School Children
Will Participate.

At a meeting of the Council of Lincoln
Monument League last night it was de-
cided to celebrate Lincoln day (Febru-
airy 12) with appropriate ceremonies. The
v~-ious posts of the Grand Army of the
Republic will assist in exercises in the
schools throughout the State. The move
ment, inaugurated here for the national
observance of the birthday of the great
emancipation, has taken root in twenty
one States.
The day will also be celebrated in the
churches, c. B. Perkins having charge
of that branch of the affair.
Judge NJ Cooney was appointed a COM
mittee of one to draft bill to be present
ed to the present Legislature, asking for
an appropriation of $4,000 toward the fund
for the proposed monument. The same
amount is to be raised from the people
at large. A general meeting of the Lin
coin Committee will be held next Satur-
day night in the rooms of the Union
League Club, Palace Hotel.
w. w. Stone presided last night, the
others in attendance being Judge NJ
Cooney, John -. Whitesides. c. = Per-
kins, c. Mason Kline, Eugene Wiegand
and A. ]. Vining.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

Up to this time there has been a rea-
son for the grocer urging the accept
anee Of some other breakfast food
when Grape-Nuts were called for; but
that time has passed
The jobbers now have Grape-Nuts in
stock as do all principal grocers.
Therefore, If your grocer urges as an
excuse for his lack, that the. food is
dla1cuIt 10 obtain, correct him.
The reasons for the popularity of the
new food are:
1st 1t has a new flavor, that of grape
sugar. a delicate crisp, half sweet, that
.i8scinates the user.
2nd' 1t is ready to serve on the in
.#tant for it has been entirely and per-
fectly cooked at the factory, and the
question Of whether your own cook
can or cannot cook well does not enter
into consideration. No cooking what
ever is required
%. 1t is economical. costing about
cent per meal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
ART ASSOCIATION
MARDl GRAS BALL
Society Preparing to Don the Mask
and Domino or Fancy Dress on
st. Valentines Night.

Invitations have been issued by the San
Francisco Art Association for its sixth
Mardi Gras entertainment to be held in
the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art Tues
day evening. February H.. These art as
ISOLATION entertainments have come to be
recognized as the most noteworthy as
well as enjoyable affairs given in this
city, and society looks forward to them
with keenest delight. The committees
having the affair in charge are composed
of the most prominent people in town and
tickets are only issued after approval by
a committee, which insures an exclusive
attendance, Ladies are obliged to don
masks to secure the liberty of the ball
room floor and all are requested to wear
fancy costumes. This request has been
generally observed in the past with the
result that the dressing has been surpris-
ingly rich and artistic; but this year it is
expected the ladies will Guido themselves
in this respect The price of tickets has
been fixed at So for gentlemen and So for
ladies, the proceeds to be devoted to the
art association.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
WILD DUCKS EVERYWHERE,
Hunters Are in a Quandary and Do
Not Know Where Good Sport
Can Be Had.

Duck hunters are puzzled now as to the
best place to go for little outing. Wild
ducks are scattered, and as consequence
no great results are anticipated at pres
ent. Richardson's Bay Is a favorite loaf
ing place for canvasbacks and bluebills;
thousands of these birds can be seen in
the early hours enjoying quietness in
their undisturbed state.
Sculling for ducks in the sloughs OF
ular sport. The English snipe have taken
wings to the southern country. In the
vicinity of Delano, Los Banos hunters. Of
this this IA fayorite game bird are enjoying
munication speaks for itself:
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Jan. II. 1899.
Sporting Editor Call-Dear Sir The duck
and but few more weeks remain. when the
attention. of the shooter will be called I'M an
other direction: To make the close OF the sea-
son memorable event the Empire Gun Club
has decided to hold house warming. the date
to be Sunday, February 26 and general lubi-
lee will be held by its members. That all have
promised to attend has assured the success OF
this undertaking.
With the close of the duck shooting season
shooting season, and the success of our club
in this branch rests likewise,wfth our own mem
bers. Immediate, united and concerted action
is necessary and the greatest harmony must
prevail. Competition in this line by the va
rious clubs in this vicinity is keen and in or
der to insure the satisfaction and maintenance
of members a good programme must be
had, and further the season must be opened
with vim.
Success has always crowned our efforts. and
the crowd has always been with US at every
merchandise shoot and therefore 1t behooves
to open the season with one of these shoots
The gathering of this merchandise gratis is no
easy task and in order to secure sufficient
quantity to guarantee an excellent programme
such as We have always placed before the
shooters on former occasions, will require the
utmost energy on your part Every member OF
the club, including yourself, has been appoint
ed a. committee of to gather in these
przes and itfis earnestly asked that you put
your shoulder to the wheel and roll. Get all
the prizes you can and let it be your aim to
secure the best that be had. Leave no
stone unturned to further this end Have
your list of prizes ready for submission
by February Z, the date OF the next regular
club meeting. Immediately after which the
programme must be printed and placed In the
field for proper advertising.
You may report to the undersigned at oOU
Montgomery street, Saturdays only. at any
time between the hours of ! and D. M. where
any information will be cheerfully granted.
Sincerely trusting you will make the effort
of your life and assist in placing before the
shooting fraternity the best programme that
has ever been offered for competition. thereby
doing honor to your club and credit to your
self, l am with best wishes, yours very truly
]. b HAUER. Secretary.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
Woodmen Install Officers.

Last Thursday night the officers of Red
wood Camp of the Woodmen of the World
were installed by Past Consul Commander
G. w. Baltic, assisted by Consul Com
mander A. ]. Weinert of Golden Gate
Camp, acting as head escort in the pres
ence of large number of the membership
and great many visitors from other
camps. The officers who are to serve for
the term are w. w. Peck. G. c.; B. T.
Schell, a. L.; Thomas f. Hatton, clerk
P. H. Savage, B.; w. n. Dingle, E.; Geo.
J. Lang, f. P. Ryan and G.. H. Weber,
managers; G. F. Leigh. Waterman: E p.
Ryan, sentry. After the ceremony. car
ried on in a very impressive manner
there was the comforting of the Oriental
degree on thirty-three candidates, after
which there was a collation. in the ban
quet hall.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
The Saturday and Sunday Hospital As

The Saturday and Sunday Hospital As
ISOLATION held its final meeting on Sat
urday, January Fl. Amount received from
the boxes placed in business houses
s47l 10; from churches $3.50 10 Expenses
$50 So. leaving the handsome balance of
1865 g. for which the 'assoelatron desires
TO thank those merchants who so gener-
ously placed the boxes in their business
houses, and the churches which SET
apart for this object the offertory of the
first Sunday in November.
w. e. BROWN.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
Getz Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Getz celebrated the
birthday Of their daughter. Maybelle, by
giving delightful party in her honor at
their home on Devisadero street. Exqtlis-
lite blossoms. palms and trailing vines
were used with splendid effect in the dec
Grafton of the spacious parlors. Dancing,
recitatfo vocal and instrumental solos
were among the many features of the
evening. AT midnight an elaborate sup
per was served. during which many toasts
were offered. Dancing concluded the even
fng,s entertainment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
Swallowed Laudanum.

Mathew Kerr, a longshoreman, residing
a 1923 Green street, attempted suicide last
evening by swallowing a dose of lauda-
num- He was taken to the Harbor Re
out by DIR. Higgins. who believes that he
will recover. Kerr had been drinking 4
great deal. and quarrel with his wife
last night is given as the reason for his
attempt on his life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
GRAPE-NUTS.
Some people got cross.

Some people got cross Merchants said it was "a
nuisance to continually explain.
I'VE only get small portion of our orders for GRAPE
NUTS filled"
The factory doing all that could be running
night and months, and adding machinery
fast as it could be made.
the grew the increased facilities
would for.
in the history there been such
for a food as for GRAPE-NUTS.
buildings have finally been added to the factory
plant and from all will be filled without delay
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

an earnest of their appreciation of her
unselfish efforts on behalf OF the parior;
Mrs. Ella Wehe, the new president, ana q
the installing officer were each presented
many beautiful flowers. During the even,
Ing Mrs. Cellarius favored with a vocal
solo. Miss Lydia Jacobs gave an inter
esting recitation, and several others con-
tributed numbers Then there was a
dance and the serving of icecream and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

tablishment of Whittier Fuller & Co.,
was allowed to plead guilty to a charge of
petty larceny by Judge Dunno yesterday
and was sentenced to six months in the
County Jail. Gallagher stood trial and
was sentenced to four years in San Quen-
tin. Lee Poy, who almost fatally stabbed
a Chinese woman in Ross alley some time
ago and was convicted on a charge of
assault to murder, was sentenced to four
teen years in Folsom by Judge Lawlor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
The Verein Oesterreich.

The installation of officers of the We
rein Oesterreich, German society OF this
city, took place on the evening of the 10Th
inst at 500 Suffer street and the following
assumed their positions for the ensuing
year: George Lechner, president: Ed
Iamberg, vice-presiuent: Robert Kif-
finger. recording secretary; Charles
Fuetsch financial secretary; Richard
SCHNEIDER treasurer; trustees-George
Winkler. Rud. Thoma. K. Michalitschke;
Paul Sabati. rcduisiteur.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

The Olympic Wheelmen will meet on
Tuesday evening, at which time the ex-
eeutive committee will announce the ap-
pontment of the various subcommittee
for the ensuing year.
The Bay City Wheelmen's whist tour
nament began at the clubhouse last even
ing. and will continue for about a fort
night.
f C. Lennie arrived in the city yester-
day. and will depart for the south in a
feyg DAYS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

was born in Staffordshire. England, sixty
eight years ago. Previous to the last
election he was favorably mentioned as
the Republican nominee for Supervisor of
the Eleventh Ward, but withdrew at the
request of his friends.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
CYCLERs' BASEBALL.
Bay City and Olympic Teams Will
Meet To-Day.

The baseball teams of the Olympic
WheeImen and Bay City Wheelmen will
cross bats to-day at the Velodrome
grounds at o'clock. to settle the cham
pionship of the Cycle Clubs League.
These teams are tied for first place. The
lineup will be as follows
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
Criminals Get Their Desserts,

w. w. Whyers. who was associated
with M. J. Gallagher in the theft of large
quantities of paints and oils from the es-