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The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
NOTES OF THE MEET.

Furman, the Los Angeles crack,
changed his mind about turning profes-
sional at the last minute, and will stay in
the amateur class, much to the Joy of
the Bay City Club, who will thereby have
a champion in the club team race next
week.
H. Austin Goddard, just in from Aus
tralia. could not stay away from BIZ
cycle race, and was greeted by many of
his old-time cycle friends in consequence.
Otto Ziegler Jr. and his bride were pres
ent. Ziegler has been offered a match
with Baby" Gibson, and may take it on
next week.
tonight between Teddy Goodman of New
York and Floyd Mcfarland Of San Jose,
with ten pacemakers each, on tandems,
triplets and muldcycles.
The management has decided not to al
low spectators in the center Of the track
hereafter, as considerable complaint was
made last night that they interfared with
the view of the people in the box seats. :,
the prominent. Jockeys and bookmakers
being present. Many small wagers
changed hands between them, and the
form" players had all the best of it,
The work of Official Handicapped Smyth
was highly praised. 1t was a difficult task
alloting marks to the Eastern men, some
of whom had never ridden here before,
and also hard to draw line on the Cali
fornians, many of whom have not ridden
for several months past.
Much credit was accorded Frank Ell
well, who designed the track, which has
proved one of the fastest in the world.
To-night's programme includes, besides
the match between Goodman and McFar-
land. mile handicap. amateur; half-mile
handicap, professional; one-n1ile tandem
pursuit race, professional; five-mile ex-
hibitton against the worlds record by
Fourniers internal machine; one-mile
exhibition by Jimmy Michael; two-mile
record trial by Harry Elkes; two-mile ex-
hibition by Harry Gibson.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
Throngs of Spectators
at the Pavilion.
JIMMY MICHAEL A FAV0RITE
THE LITTLE WELsHMAN SHOWS
MARVELLOUS SPEED.
Mcfarland and Stevens Establish a
New Worlds Indoor Record
in the Tandem
Handicap.
JIMMY MICHAEL A FAVORlTE

Mechanics Pavilion resounded last
night with the shouts of vast assem-
blage. drawn to the big amphitheater to
witness the f1eetest bicycle riders in the
world make their first appearance on this
side of the continent.
A track eight laps to the mile and so
steeply banked that 1t seemed impossi-
BILE for human being to ride around it,
was the stage upon which the riders per-
formed. Although men on single wheels
and tandems raced at breakneck speed
around 1t. there was but one fall and that
rider, an Oakland man, only damaged
picket in the fence bordering the track
For three hours the sport went on with
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
Will Hold a Mission.

A mission to extend over a period of
two weeks will be given in Sacred Heart
Church by the Redemptorist Fathers
Bond, Brown and Fagap, commencing
Sunday, March r. The services of the
first week will be devoted exclusively for
the instruction of women, while the sec
ond will be set apart for men. Consider
able interest has already been manifested
in the advent of the missionaries, as they
belong to one of the most learned and
eloquent communities in the Catholic
Church.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

Thomas Barnaby of Boston. Michael
Frederick of Switzerland, Oscar Julius OF
Lawson 6he Terrible Swede'o, Louis
Gimm of Pittsburg. Burns w. Pierce OF
Canada, Frank Waller (the Flying
Dutchman') of Alameda, Charles w.
Miller of Chicago (the six-day champion,
Frank Albert of New York, Charles w:
Ashinger of Oklahoma, Teddy Hale Of
oil oy,1
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
,an,g Fund. Position California.
A lack Smith Benefit.

There will be a benefit for the family of
the late Jack" Smith of the old Knick-
erbocker and Pioneer Baseball clubs at
Recreation Park to-day. The game will
be called at 2:3O p. m. All the old-timers
will remember big Jack Smith," the
first baseman and great batter of the
Champion Pioneers of 1887. The follow
ing teams will compete and give an in
teresting exhibition:
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
Divorce Suits Filed.

Platt B. Elderkin has sued his wife.
Alice B. EIderkin. for divorce, alleging
desertion as a cause for action Elizabeth
Mcpherson has petitioned the Superior
Court for divorce from Samuel G. Nc
Pherson on the same ground.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

groups. and Pete Koppen, Mrs. Koppen,
Frank Hiegel and Mrs. Muhl, as emil
fourth group prize was given to "Ealifor-
MIA Fruits" composed Of Mrs Niemeyer,
Miss Often, Mrs. Seifert Miss Albrecht,
Miss Folkers and Miss Wolgast.
Miss Isabel Boquart, as "Oriental
Queen" took the first individual prize; F.
Rathjones, as Prince Hubertus' the
second; Mrs. Vanderveer, as q "Beggar
Lady" the third, and T. Lutte, as a chin
ney sweep, the fourth.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
NEW WESTERN HoTE.

XEARNY AND WASHINGTON STS.-RE
N modelled and renovated. KING. WARD g.
CO. European plan. Rooms soc to 81 30 day;
IS to IS week IS to $50 month. Free baths; hot
and cold water every room; fire CRATES In every
room: elevator runs all night
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
Position. Picked Nine.

Advances made on furniture and pianos, with
or without removal. ]. Noonan. 1ol7-1O23 Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
LORD BEREsFoRD.

Ladies' tailor-made suits. fur capes. cloaks.
Credit NJ schild. 211 sutter. rooms 81.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

Have your teeth filed with pure gold
from 81 up. We guarantee all our work
DR.. T. S. Higgins Dental Parlors, 927
Market St., Emma Spreckels building.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-16

next Sunday morning will be
bible Christian" Evening:
Choosing Sides.
Gordon Murray the Quinnesec-
merchant was in the city yes.
terday on business matters.
For SALE Almost new cutter
at bargain. Enquire at
Cheney's restaurant.
K. S. Coe came over from Iron
River last night to transact some
business here.
Makes fat, blood, and muscles more
rapidly than any other remedy. It's food
Tor the blood, brnin,and nerves. That's.
what Rocky Mountain Tea Is.
We learn that M. d. L.Fuller is
very sick at his home in Eveleth,
Mimi.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-16

~ MHilhel 1ofhfhutl FelufueH "A Ntf~
diet 81 no cause fer action. Buchard
was thrown out ~ ~ saloon al Niles
because he war noisy and refused O
leave when ordered 10 DO -. Judge
Kline stronel, charged the jury that
the saloon was not u public business
and that the keeper had the right TO
use all reasonable force 10 eject persons
who were ordered out and who refused
90 20
The Marquette Mining Journal has
been increased 10 seven column paper
Champion and Republic added. The
Journal il indeed ,Sn excellent and prog.
reSrive paper. The .lournal folks ought
TO make an effort To get the paper into
this city ON the 3:45 D. m. train thus
getting it here with the Chicngo papers
II this arrangement can be- made the
Journal ought c. have nice bunch OF
subscriptions here.
The total number 81 persons who will
be entitled TO si IL he next state con-
vention y 81, "A reduction from LOIS
the number entitled 10 seats in the '9S
convention that nominated Mr.. Pin9ree
The reduction j. dnc tp falling of M the
v,te for governor in the "uff year" az
1898, AZ compared with the vote IN the
presidential year ~ 1896. Iron County
is titled TO two delegates.
The attempt made by A. w Peterson
the defeated Democratic candidate for
clerk Of Gogebc county year ago. tn
Dust Bert Johnst IA from office inied.
says the News Record. Peterzons' case
melting like dew before the morning sun
when Judge Haire turned his searchlight
ON il. Mr.. Inhnston's many friends
hereabouts will be pleased to learn Of
these facts
Postmaster Voos was kind enough to
wade over To the office with detailed
account uf the amount of mail matter
that went out OF the his office during
the month of October His record
shows that 300 pounds Of letters and
4i6 pounds OF papers were sent
through this office during the week.
John Skaale, vice president OF the
Hatteberg Veneer q Panel company, 81
Saunders. WAS in town Tuesday, return
ing home on evening train. He reports
that the Veneering factory Is doing excel
lent work, and finding sales for it's pro-
duct all over the country Reporter
Henderson Bros, the up-to-
date jewellers have decided to
give their holiday customers a
chance TO secure beautiful
silver tea set. Every $1.00 pur-
chase entities you to one chance.
The contest will be decided
Monday evening, Jan. LIST.
II strong the frame Of the mother. the
son will give laws 10 the land. Al moth
ers should take Rocky Mountain tea.
Gives life and strength. 80 cents.
If you wish to give your
friend a Christmas present and
find it difficult to selecta suitable
one call at our jewelry store as
we make speciality of holiday
gifts. Henderson Bros.
The Subject Of Rev. Andersons
discourse at the Baptist church
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-16
LoCAL.AND PERSONAL.

The SWEETEST mining Office in
the upper peninsula Is the main
office of.the Corrigan Mckinney
minesin the first ward of.this city.
The. old Great Western mine
office has been move. thoroughly
repaired and furnished from
cellar ato garrett with very
nice. office furniture. The hoys
are all as proud as peacocks over
the new order of things and
Captain Bennett says, "Some
grand ism it" The work Cor all
the mines of this company in the
Lake Superior district is done
here.
Next year will probably be the
last that the Metropolitan Lum-
Der company will operate at
Atkinson. The disposition of the
fine mill property is not yet
decided but T. G.. Atkinson and
|. X. Stack have both made large
purchases Of pine land in the
south SO that the mill will in all
probability go south. 1t is
said that the Sensibas will oper-
ate a mill on smaller scale at
Atkinson.
liz you want TO get into trouble
just ask someone when the Goth
century begins. At any hour of
the day or evening,in any Of the
the stores or other places whore
people congregate this question
has been discussed during the
week. Some get mad, others
laugh aud all declare that il
begins when the 10th century
ends but somehow they can't
agree upon the date.
Captain Knight, brother of j.
b. Knight Of the Norway Cur
rent, was recently promoted to
the SUPPLEMENTARY Of the Pill
den mine at Bessemer and in
appreciation Of his worth the
men at the Adams mine where
he had been employed present
ed him with a diamond ring
An outline of the program of
the next meeting of the upper
peninsula teachers association
which is 10 be held of Ironwood
the latter part Of January has
been issued. 1t is an attractive
outline and shows that Pres.
Cooley has been doing some
good work.
True beauty comes from within, in
ste "a Of without. A beautiful face j. the
outward sign. That's why Rocky Noun
tain Tea makes women beautiful.
An Ann Arbor dispatch says; The jury
10 the damage case Of Dixon Buchard
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-16

Henderson, Bros. the jewelers..
will give with each Sl.00 pul-
chase one chance on the beauti-
full silver tea set on display in
their window.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
LAWTON'S BIG VICTORY.
Even Greater Than Early Reports Indi-
Gated.

Washington, April 1.-THE follow
ing has been received from Gen. Otis:
'Lawton's success at Santa Cruz was
more complete than reported yester-
day. The enemy left SO uniformed
dead on the field and number seri-
ously wounded. They captured the
city without destruction of property.
His loss was 10 wounded, slight, eX-
cept two, one since died. Lieut.. ELL
ing is the only officer wounded, slight,
in the hand. The enemy retired east
ward. Lawton is in pursuit this
morning.
insurgents attacked MacArthur's >
line OF railway communication last
night in considerable force and were
repulsed with heavy loss. Wheaton's
casualties are three killed and 20
wounded" "
Manila, April 11.-At midnight the
rebels cut the telegraph line in several
places between here and Malolos.
Later the enemy attacked the outposts
of the Mnnesotans. killing two and
wOunding II. simultaneously the
outpOsts of the Oregoneans were
attacked with the result that three
Americans were killed and two
wounded. The loss to the enemy is
10 killed and wounded. and two pris-
oners. The rebels were driven into
the foothills. The railroad was
damaged. but repaired. and traffic
resumed through to MalOlos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
THUGS CARRY OFF $4,000.
But 1t Is Scrip That They Mistook for
Greenbacks-Possei in Pursuit.

st. Louis. April ia special to The
Republic from El Paso, Tex, says: One
OF the boldest hold-ups ever committed
in this section occurred yesterday aft
ernoon at the office of the Alamo Gordo
Lumber company at Alamo Gordo, New
Mexico. seventy miles north of El Paso.
The day was pay day at the lumber
camp, which is a large one. Many
thousands of dollars were on hand to
pay the employees. and the money was
given to them short time before the
arrival OF the outlaws. All the work
men had dispersed except about fifty
who still fingered in the office. Sud
denly the door was thrown open by two
cowboys armed with Winchestsrs. They
walked up to Cashier Davidsons desk
and demanded all the money in his
possession.
The cashier informed the highway
men that he had paid out all the money
he had, but they We're not satisfied. and
at the point of Winchesters he was COM
PEELED to open the safe. 1t contained a
bundle of scrip amounting to S5O00)
which was stacked in packages and re-
sembIed greenbacks. The robbers took
this and departed. Their horses were
awaiting them at the door. where they
ing all three rode away. a posse was
quickly organized and is now in pursuit
Of the robbers. but as the country is
rough in that vicinity there is small
chance OF their capture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
HE KNOWS OF Nc.ycHGNGE.
Senator Mcmillan, of Michigan, on the Al
ger Retirement Talk.

Washington, April 11.-Persistent re-
ports have been circulated here for
some time of an intention on the part
of Secretary Alger to resign after the
inquiries into the conduct of the war
have ended, and last night these were
coupled with the statement that Sena-
ator Mcmillan, of Michigan, had been
determined on as General Alger's sue
cessor. Senator Mcmillan made posi-
tive disclaimer of any knowledge of a
change in the cabinet. Il know moth
ing whatever on the subject he said,
'and wish you would make that clear
have no information of a change in the
war department"
Has the subject of a change in the
secretaryship been broached to you in
any way?" he was asked.
1T has not was the reply. 81 have
heard nothing of it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
Miss LOCkheart's
LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM.
LETTER TO MRS. FIxxHAx NO. 67.Io4I

LETTER TO MRS. PIHKHAM no. 67,Io41
al cannot express my gratitude to
you for the good that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me. / have taken five bottles of
the Compound and two boxes of Liver
Pills and feel better in every respect.
had suffered for years with dropsy;
the veins in my limbs burst, caused
from the pressure of the water. l had
the worst kind of kidney trouble. faint
ing spells, and could not stand long
at a time. / also had female weakness
and the doctor said there was tumor
IN my left side The pains had to
stand were something dreadful. A
friend handed me little book of yours,
so 1 got your medicine and it has saved
my life. / felt better from the first
bottle. The bloating and the tumors
have all gone and / do not suffer any
pain am still using the Vegetable
Compound and hope others may find
relief as have done from its use. -
MISS n. j. LocKHEART, Box 10, ELIZA
BETH. PA.
Only the women who have suffered
with female troubles cam fully appre-
ciate the gratitude of those who have
been restored to health.
Mrs. Pinkham responds quickly and
withoutcharge to all letters from suffer
ing women. Her address is Lynn, Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
TANNER REBUKES SHERIFF.
wiu Not Have His Management at Paua
Questioned.

Springfield, April 11.-Sherifr
Downing and a delegation of citi-
zens from Pana called on the gov
ernor this morning and protested
against the presence of troops there
claiming that order was restored
hours before the troops arrived. The
governor severely rebuked the sheriff
for leaving Pana while the riot was at
its height, and declared he would not
hear any criticism on the action of
the executive. He said the delega-
tion omitted the material facts in
the statement.
Pana. ILL.,. April 11.-Quietness pre-
walls this morning. The militia is in
full control. All deputies are dis
armed. The coroner said this morn
ing that rumors had reached him that
other bodies were living dead in the
outskirts of town. The inquest on
the bodies of the dead will he held to-
day.
Pana. April 11.-MayOr Powell is
sued statement declaring that yes
terday's shooting was begun by depu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
PEACE PROCLAIMED,
Final Act in the Treaty Between
Spain and America Dis
posed of.
PRESIDENT INFORMS THE WORLD

Closing Chapter is Simple But Imposing
Lawton's Victory Greater Than Was at
First ,Keported-Gov. Tanner Rebukes
Sheriff at Pana for Leaving Place While
Riot Was In Progress.
Washington. April 11.-COmplete
restoration of peace between the
United States and Spain was effected
today. through the exchange of the
ratification of the peace treaty, to be
followed by the issuance of a procla-
nation by the president announcing
to the world that peace was restored.
The ceremony was devoid of display.
but made an imposing closing scene
in the negotiations which again bring
the two nations together. The presi-
dent at once issued a proclamation
giving notice that peace once more
exists between Spain and the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
some Eifteenn.

In The Coursnt of March 16, 1854,
we printed the following queer story.
which our readers will pardon us for re-
peating. Some of them may have for
gotten it:
HEBRON, Feb Is. 11S4--This day depar ted
this life Mrs Lydia Peters, the wife Of Colonel
John Peters and second daughter OF Joseph
Phelps. EsQ- She was married at the age OF Is
and lived with her consort three times Is years
and had Is living children. - now alive aud
the youngest Is years old She hath had thr>e
times IS grandchildren She was sick Is months
and died the 18th day of the month, aged
four times IS years
Hartford Courant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
Advisory -ore on Saloons.

Bloomington, Ills, April 1.-THE city
council having authorized a simply ad-
visory vote on the question of saloon
licenses at the city election April is, the
temperance people have inausurated an
enthusiastic campaign to bring out a
heavy vote. The first of a series OF
non-partisan. nom -sectarian mass meet
ings was held Sunday and filled the
Grand Opera House. \ strong letter
was read from Rev. Dean Michael We'll
don, pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic
church. Addresses were delivered by
Rev. DIR. Thomas j. Wheat, pastor of
Grace Methodist church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
ROOSEVELT AT CHICAGO.
sRough Rider" Governor of New Yorl
Given q Great Ovation.


| Chicago. April 11.-Seldom. if ever, in
f, Chicago has a more enthusiastic body
| of men met around the banquet table
than the one which met last night un-
der the auspices of the Hamilton club
| to celebrate Appomattox Day and greet
Governor Roosevelt. of New York, the
guest of honor. The enthusiasm was
extended in generous measure to other
speakers. but the greater part was
given to the governor. When he arose
to make his address on THE Strenuous
Life" the hall was a mass of moving
handkerchiefs and napkins, and the
cheers that greeted him as he rose pre-
vented the speaker for many minutes
from beginning his speech
Fully 900 men We're at the banquet
tables when President Cody raped for
order and in a short address introduced
the guest of the evening.
Roosevelt's speech was a plea for ex-
pansion, because otherwise we would be
shirking our duty. He spoke against
the doctrine of ignoble case and for
that of the strenuous life.
Charles Emory Smith, of Philadel-
phia, made an address on THE Union"
His remarks met with great applause,
and his sentiment that the flag that
few over the men who followed Grant.
now flew alike for those who marched
with Lee, and would continue to fly
for both, called forth cheers and ap-
plause.
At the conclusion of the banquet
Roosevelt was driven to the station and
took a train for Ann Arbor, where he
will address the students Of Michigan
university today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
rkIED TO KILL HIS SUCCESSOR.
Victim Left to Die Beside a Railway Track
-Assailant Arrested.

Carlyle, Ills, April IL. - Leon HUI
berisch was slashed in a terrible man
ner Sunday east of Germantown by a
man whose name is given as Alexander
Brown. He was left to die beside the
track of the Louisville, Evansville and
st. Louis railroad. Brewer is now un-
der arrest. Huberisch succeeded Brew
er as engineer at pump station one
mile east of Germantown.
Sunday morning he left the engine
house for the purpose of attending
church in the village. 1t is alleged that
Brewer attacked him en- route. A
desperate struggle ensued. Huberisch
finally fell beside the track and lapsed
into unconscious, He was found by
two farmers and later removed to Ger
mantown and thence to st. Joseph hos
pital in BreeSa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
John c. Black a Candidate.

Chicago, April 1.-THE name of Gen.
eral John c. Black. department COM
mander of Illinois. will be presented to
the executive committee of the national
encampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic when il assemblies in Philadel-
phia tomorrow to elect commander-in-
chief to complete the unexpired term of
the late Colonel James \. Sexton. a
delegation consisting of nearly a score
of his Illinois friends and supporters
will offer General Blacks name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
For frost bites, burns, indolel

For frost bites, burns, indolent
sores, eczema, skin disease, and
especially piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve stands first and best. Look out
for dishonest people who try to imi-
tate and counterfeit it. It's their
en- iorsement of good article
Worthless goods are not initiated.
Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
For sale by L. III. Thomas, A. j. Reiss
and M. F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
Pullman in the Car Combine.

Chicago, April 1.-THE street car
building plants of the Pullman company
are included in the plan of the Consol-
idated Street Car company-a New Jer-
sey corporation organized to take over
the principal street car manufactures
of the country The new company will
manufacture in addition to street cars
automobiles. omnibuses and similar We
hicles, and trucks, wheels and other sup
plies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
Pathetic and Practical.

Here is personal that appeared
not long ago in n London newspaper:
Willie. return TO your distracted
wife and frantic childrenl Do you want
to hear of your old mothers suicide {.
You viii If you do not let us know
where you are. Anyway. send back
your fathers colored meerschaum-
And yet we say the Briton has no
very lively sense of humor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
Peace Proclamation Next.

Washington. April II. - The peace
treaty arrived at Washington yester-
day afternoon. Exchanges took place
today at p. m. at the White House.
President Mckinley will at once issue
a proclamation announcing that the
Spanish war has come to an end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-11
nav CIV street Car strike.

Bay City. Mich, April 1.-THE COM
mon council last night appointed a COM
mittee to confer with the street railway
company and the strikers TO effect a
compromise if possible. Resolutions
were adopted by the common council of
West Bay City indorsing the strikers.