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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-05

a.0OOO TREMENDOUS BARGAIN - ELE-
u ZOUU. CANT 5-room cottage, large basement,
wooden mante. thing. naturalwOod finish. lawn,
stationary marb.e-top wash-sraud, bath, hot aud
cold water high. fine scenery be tutitul homes $500
$500 cash, balance to suit. 1880 Sixteen III ST.,
near IMentY-third ave. East Oakland. mol lAt
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Q.OOQO WILL PURCHASE $50 ACRES OF
tDZU'IO fine land well timbered with sugar
pine; has abundance OF water and is a splendid
range for cattle; about 40 cleared, with or
chard and vineyard; a rare bargain; terms easy;
title perfect For further particulars apply to the
proprietor, Nevada stables, cor. Eighth and Harr-
son SITS, Oakland. AUS u
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L uR SALE IN TERMINAL TRACT, PIEDMONT
i situated at terminus OF Piedmont Ca5le-road, in
the most desirable portions of the Piedmont dis
rrict; has a frontage on eableroad of 727 feet;
ground elevated and of just sufficient grade TO give
every lot magnificent, unobstructed view OF The
harbOr the Golden Gate. San Francisco and Oak
land; streets graded and cement sidewalks laid;
city water piped to property; Is minutes ferry
trips between san Francisco and the Terminal
Tract The Terminal Tract is the cream of Pied
mont. Inquire OF E A. HERON, 1850 broadway,
7. 0. RnI 2A2. Oakland. Cal. ocl4 I'm
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-05

-AkLAND BOARDING AND ROOMS.
MANlCURE-FINGER- BEAUTlFIED AT
WI 1905 Marriott 81. Naklanl. by artist au3l q
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Qf0OO $500 CASH. S35 PER MONTH;
sEtoOU. splendid new 2story house tcorner) !;
8 rooms: few houses to let. MARCUSE Il LES
SER, o25 Market St, s. f., aud Bay-st. Station Ala
media (broad gauge). oc29 WeFrSuMo tt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
The game is 50 well suited to the home

The game is so well suited to the home
that it is surprising it did not become
popular long ago. 1t requires Just
enough OF physical exercise to balance
the mental effort. Unlike whist, the
body, instead of wearying of one pos
ture, is rested by the exercise afforded IN
walking around the table and handling
the cue.
A list of the men prominent in fnan-
cial and social circles who enjoy bll-
lizards at their homes would be long
one. Jay Gould and the Vanderbilts
have billiard-rooms in their city resi-
dences, and George Gould has one IN his
mountain lodge, also. c. 7. Hunting
ton, August Belmont, F.. ID. Morgan, and
William Rockefeller have tables in their
CITY and country houses, and the billiard
parlor in Rockwell, on the Hudson, ID
said to be the finest in the country.
There is billiard-room in the White
House at Washington and two table are
included in the furnishings of the Gov
ernor's Mansion at Albany. President
Diaz has a table at his home in the
Mexican capital. The devotion OF mill
tary men to the game Is well known.
Generals Grant, Mcclellan, and Custer
were skilful players. There are billiard,
rooms in the Government buildings at
West Point and Annapolis, and at every
military post the officers find the cue
miehtier than the sword in "these
piping times of peace"
The theatrical profession furnishes
many really good players Denman
Thompson owns two tables, Mckee Ran
kin aud w. j. Florence devote much
time to the game, and there are several
actresses as well who often show IN prl'
yate their skill upon 1.-The field OF the
cloth of green" Mrs. Langtry and
Fanny Davenport have tables in their
homes, and Nine. PATHS billiard-parloi
in Craig-y-Nos Castle is the most luxu'
rious apartment OF the kind in the world.
The famous diva is an enthusiastic
PLAYER, and as her husband, Nicolini, !;
also fond OF the game they have spared
no expense in fitting up the room. Ihe
table cost its fair owner 81, 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
these do not contribute to the safety OF
the ship or its engines.
BY prolonping thu duration OF the trip

these do not contribute to the safety OF
the ship or its engines.
BY prolonging the duration OF the trip
across the Atlantic few hours an enor-
nous saving in coal is effected, but rom
pecuniary point Of view the saving OF
few hundred tons counts for nothing
and probably was OF no Importance IN
the considerations that led to the sup
preston OF the racing-fever. The COM
panies acted for the reasons already
stated-nsmely, that the racers meant
more costly ships with finer lines and
less carrying-capscity; great danger,
especially from collision with 'bergs and
ships, and extreme risk in the engine
and fre-rooms. The question OF yibra-
ton may also have been OF Importance.
In one of the noted racers the vibration
is so great that probably there are few
passengers who would not beg the cap
tain to take an extra day on the voyage
in order that they might get little re-
lief from the constant jar OF the ma
chinery and the bodily wear and tear
from shaking and unrest These are all
excellent reasons, If any reasons are
needed, why risks should be reduced to
q minimum. The travelling public here
after may not get to Europe at five
day rate, but it will have peace OK mind
and sense Of security that it never had
before. In abolishing the frantic efforts
of ocean steamships to break records the
companies, in the language of New
York agent, have taken stitch in time,
which, according to q time-honored
maxim, saves nine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23

It is OF American antique oak, inlaid
with mother OF pearl. The most ex-
ouisite carvings adorn the legs and
mouldings. and a peculiarly pleasing
effect is produced by an artistic blend
ing of South American fancy woods IN
the panels. The delicate tints of tulip,
dagonet, and amsrsnth harmonic with
the darker shades OF cocabola and ma
hogany. and form q superb background
for four landscape medallions which
sdorn the sides.
In fitting up a billiard-room it is usual
TO match the furnishings and table, but,
of course, people of moderate means
need not 90 10 this expense. There is a
wide marein between the bllliard-parlor
OF Nine. Patti and the modest outht OF
an amateur who can only ENJOY the game
after business hours. An oak table OF the
beat make Axe feet, with cue-rack, cues,
balls, bridges, markers, and everything
necessary for the game can De pought
for $3.50. A veneered table VIII cost iess
money; and there are outfits manufac-
tured by houses of less reputation that
Will probably give quito as good sans-
faction for $3.50. Besides tne lspie, q
few chairs and the gas-fxtnres are the
only furniture necessary for q home
game of billiards; and, with smaa
sideboard included, the outlay need not
ecsusiU exceed 5000. lnstracs'ons AoS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
a COMEDIANS PERIL.
stuart Robson's Nervousness Saves Him
from Bullet.

from Bullet.
Stuart Robson, the comedian, is puz-
zled 10 know whether bullet fired into
"A sleeper at Cincinnati a few days ago
was intended for him or for some one
else. saws a st. Louis special to the
VOrid. He laughs very serious mat
ter of, but there are those who say
Somebody has 1t in for him." lie said
to-day
1--WE were going from Indianapolis to
Cincinnati in sleeper and L had taken
a seat nea- the front of the car. just as
we were pulling out of the Cincinnati
wards | got up out of the seat. L am
very nervous, YOU know. I'll sit down
and read newspaper fifteen minutes
and then get up and sit somewhere else.
| got up from the seat and said: Il guess
that one across there is more comfort
able | had hardly crossed the aisle
when | heard crash of glass and saw
that the window in front of which had
been sitting had little round hole IN 1t.
'"I guess the boys are throwing
stones. l said, thinking that some little
bows were probably the cause of the
broken windows.
eel guess not. said some one. nc
stone would so through a window like
that.
eve looked on the floor and, sure
enough, we found a big bullet whicf
had passed right through the back OF The
seat on which l had been sitting. Well
| wasn't shot, and of course l know
was lucky TO escape being killed. II
had been there l would probably have
rot it."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
How Moses Picked Up Boar-Trap.
New York sun.

l he'd inst eaten dinner with Missls-
sippi planter and we sat on the veranda
smoking when a colored man came up,
pulled off his hat, and said
Majah, lie dun heard somebody
shoutin' ober by de lower con CRIB.
"Sound like game?"
ole do, sab. Reckon it hu'ts his feel
ms"
Every well, William, I'll go down
there pretty soon"
| didn't ask what it was, and the Major
didn't explain for some time. BY and
by, after we had thrown our cigars
away, he said:
The niggers have been stealing my
con, and last night i set bear-trap.
William thinks we've got some game,
and we might walk down that way"
The crib was half mile from the
house. AS we got near to it we heard a
shout and little later caught sight OF a
colored man sitting on the ground at
the door. His right leg was fast in the
bear-trap.
"Good evening"" saluted the Major
as we came up.
Good evenin', Major Bush"
"Fine weather for cotton"
mighty fine, Maiah. Has yo' dun
got freu ploughin' out u"
mot quite. How's crops on the other
side Of the bayou ?"
"Only tolable, Maiah-only tolable.
Bin moas' too wet wild us ober dar "
Amy talk about election?"
jess lettle bit, Maiah, but not nufi
to hurt anybody"
"You came over to see me about
work, / SUPPOSE"
"Yas. sab, 1 did. Some OF de hands
was a-sayin' yo' could put on q man or
two"
$50 / can. What's that on your leg,
Moses ?"
"On my leg On which leg, Majsh 2"
"On the night"
"Oh, yes, I'd dun forgot all about it.
1 stepped in it down in de woods an
was bringing it up 10 de house."
"That is very kind. We will take il
Off"
1t took both OF Us to spring the jaws,
and the mans leg seemed to have been
cut to the bone. He scrambled up,
however, picked up stick for q cane
and said:
"Much obleeged, Majah. When
shall cum?
"About Monday next, Moses"
"Werry well Reckon I'll go home
an make all ready. Good evenin', all. "
We replied to his salutation. and he
hobbled off into the woods trying hard
TO whistle and seem at ease.
evil he Gomez" / asked Of the
Major.
trap twelve hours. and he won't do
stroke Of work for three long months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
EXCUSED FOR BEING HUNGRY.
How an Impecunious But Polite Old MAJ
Paid for His Supper.

How an Impecunious But Polite Old Man
Paid for His supper.
It is not often that politeness is used
as legal tender and a means of defence at
the same time, but it can be worked sue
cessfully in the hands OF the proper per-
sons, says the Tacoma Ledger.
Last night week, a miserable-look-
ing old man with struggling gray hair,
gaunt-eyed and hungry, wandered into
the little restaurant at the corner Of @
and Eleventh streets kept by BILLY"
Robertson. The old man sat down at a
table and swallowed four big bowls Of
strong soup in rapid succession and then
tackled q robust layout Of corned-
beef and cabbage. after which he topped
off the load with a cut of pumpkin pie.
When he had finished the waiter laid a
check beside his plate. Taking his
check the old fellow approached the
counter and whispered to the proprie-
tor: a,
"Sav. will you excuse me?"
Excuse you for what!
al haven't any money.
Billy put ON fierce front and made Q
movement as if to throw the polite ole
man into the street. d.
"Please don't hit me" he exclaimed
in alarm. II just got out OF a hospita
where didn't get enough TO eat, anC
Pve been sick, too. / haven't any none,
to pay with, and l do hope you Will ex
cuse me-. :,
The restaurant man could but compl.
with this modest request, and the polite
old man was then and there excused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23

Home amusements have gained by the
broader Christianity that characterizes
our religious thought. Billiards was
once considered decidedly wicked
game. It's tables were only found In
hotels aud saloons, and the clergyman
who handled cue would surely have
disgraced his cloth. In fact, when the
game of croquet was first introduced
the irreverent were accustomed to call
it Presbyterian billiards.. The satire
only emphasized the fact that church
going people admitted the innocent
nature Of the game itself, and only OBJ
iected TO its surroundings. Croquet
may have been the means OF introducing
billiards to the home circle. AT all
events, public opinion has undergone a
decided change on the subject. A bii-
Iiard-table is found in many n theology
cal seminary, and the most eminent d.
vines find relaxation in the click OF the
worries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
MANS TENDENCY UPWARD.
Andrew ID. White Cites illustrations of thu
Pact

Andrew ID. White Cites illustrations of the
Pact.
Nothing is more evident from history
than the fact that weaker bodies of men
driven out by stronger do not necessarily
relapse into barbarism, but frequently
rise even under the most unfavorable
circumstances 10 q civilization equal or
superior TO that from which they have
been banished, writes Andrew ID. White
in PODltiar Science. Out OF very many
examples showing this law of upward de-
velopment few may be taken as typical
The Slavs, who sank 20 low under the
pressure of stronger races that they ap-
parently gave the modern world a new
word to express the most hopeless seryi-
tude, have developed powerful civiliza-
ton peculiar to themselves. The barba-
rian tribes who ages ago took refuge
amid the sandbanks and morasses OF
Holland have developed one of the
worlds leading centres of civilization.
The wretchcd peasants who, about the
fifth century, took refuge from invading
hordes among the lagoons and mud
DhllhS OL tlltllh, htNtipPCd u pN"N' "a
art, arms, and politics which is among the
wonders of human history.
The Puritans, driven from the clvlbza-
ton of Great Britain TO the unfavorable
climate, soil, and circumstances OF early
New England the Huguenots, driven
from France, country admirably fitted
Tor the highest growth of civilization, to
various countries far less fitted for such
growth the Irish peasantry, driven IN
vast numbers from their own island to
other parts of the world, on the whole
less fitted to .hem-all are proofs that, as
rule. bodies of men once enlightened,
when driven to unfavorable climates and
brought under the most depressing cir
cumstances, not only retain what en-
lightenment they have but so on in
creasing it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
ADVENTURE ON A STREET-CAR.
Tho Modest Swell Had a " Guild Lady
sitting on His Knee.

There is a young gentleman in this
city who has first-rate opinion OF him
self. He is not the only man in Chica-
go who rates his person as AL, because
il the Young men of this vicinity have
one weakness il is the belief that they
are quite able to hold their own against
the whole country for good looks and
business ability.
But this young gentleman OF whom
the Saunterer of the Chicago Post writes
is unusually good-looking and bright.
He is tall and symmetrical, has rosy
checks and nice eyes, and is generally
admired by his fair acquaintance, more
than one being quite susceptible to his
manly charms.
He has a good position in leading
wholesale house, is the pink OF proprle-
ty, and affects music. His do-re-ml-fa-
sol talents find an airing in the choir OF
prominent West Side church. Like
all modest men, he is extremely sensl-
tive.
A few evenings ago he left his place
OF business to go to bis home on the
West Side. He boarded q grip car at
the corner of Madison street and Fifth
avenue. The car was full Of passengers,
homeward bound.
Our hero wanted seat because he
was carrying home heavy bundle, and
under such circumstances to sit is much
more comfortable than to stand. Among
the passengers was colored woman OF
unusual portllness, and che was SO
spread over the seat that the space she
occupied was quite sufficient for two,
allowing room for this extra adipose It's
sue il properly arranged.
This rosy-cheeked. musical, business
man, having q proper regard for his own
rights. asked the colored woman TO
make room for him to SIT down. This
she did, but in SO ungenerous way
that he could secure q sitting-place only
by the exercise of the greatest inge-
nuitv.
He really sat on the edge OF the seat.
As the car approached La Sale street
on Madison the stout colored woman
arose, but before she could move an
inch the curve was reached and rounded
ana the large passenger WIS thioNA va
her pedal poise and fell back, or rather
sat back, in the lap Of our West Slider.
Worse than this was the fact that she
was so well pleased with her seat that
there was no inclination on her part &c
get up. She seemed TO weigh q ton u
this young man, whose rosy cheeks were
now roster than ever. She sat there a.
firmly as the rock Of Gibraltar until The
car came to a full stop. Then she slow
", and with becoming deliberatlon
arose and walked forward TO the cal
door.
When she stepped ont OF tho door OF
the platform she turned around 30 as t(
face the passengers, shook her finger a
the young man upon whose lap she haC
been sitting, and in the jolliest kind OF
voice shouted: "Say, you young man
dab, you can't nebber say dat no culllC
lady nebber sat on youah knee, car
you?" OF course the passengers al
roared. As for the young man, his feel
ings may be better imagined than de
| epr1hpl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
DANIEL weesTeR's JOKES.
His Plan for stopping tho Interest on
Money in Wine.


"Dropping in to see friend of miae
one rainy afternoon years ago" said
noted hotel man 70 p Boston GtObe re-
porter, al found O group of four sitting
in the Office, composed OF Daniel Web
ster, a MIR. Jones, my friend, and his
brother, After receiving very cordial
greeting and kind invitation to quiet
smoke and chat about old times ! set
tied down for few hours OF old-time
indulgence.
"As my broker friends throat became
little husky ii made him remember
something long forgotten and turning to
his brother he said:
"T guess, Tom, I'll go upstairs and
get bottle OF wine from that case 1
brought from France over twenty years
ago.
"By way Of explanation to us he told
OF buying case of wine in France to be
used at reception to be given him on
his return home, but he found death had
visited his family while on his way and
the wine was never used.
Hero, Reuben he called to his
biii bNhV y ~
figure up how much that wine stands me
to-day, costing $3.50 bottle twenty
years ago, and be sure you get the In
terest 10 a cent
"Well, the interest did amount 10
considerable on the whole case and a
happy thought seemed to strike Webster
as large grin spread over his face, but
he soon became very solemn again.
In few minutes the bottle stood
empty, and such wine i never shall
have the pleasure of tasting again.
GAS We were making preparations to
leave Webster turned and said to my
friend: George, I have thought OF q
plan whereby you can make some
money
"'How is that p eagerly inquired
MIR. J.
"'Supposing We stop the interest on
another bottle Of that twenty year-old
wine, exclaimed Webster, with sparkle
in his great eyes"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
Origin of an Old Ballad.
IhIInInlrhin Recnri

The name of Lord Peterborough,
whose death is announced, was in his
youth associated with that OF Queen
then Princess) Victoria. 1t was q mat
ter Of common rumor that the two
young people were devoted to each
other, and that the youthful Queen In
sisted that she should choose him as
her consort. But reasons OF state pre-
vailed over love and young Ellen
borough was given commission IN the
army. and went to India, where he dis
tinguished himself. His romantic love
affair led TO the writing OF ballad
which used 10 be sung in the drawing
rooms Of Great Britain, the first verse
of which was as follows:
I'll hang my harp on willow tree,
III off TO the wars again;
A peaceful home has no charm for me,
The battlefield no pain;
The lady love will soon be bride,
With diadem on her brow,
Oh. why did she fatter my boyish pride
She's gong to leave me now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23

binaton, while decidedly novel, can hardly
become popular here. 1t would not be
very pleasant to have the servants come
in the midst of game to lay the cloth
for dinner.
A billiard-room must be well lighted.
The light, il possible, should come from
above through ample skylights, so as to
bring the table within genersl focus
and thus prevent any shadow being
thrown from the balls or cushions. But
unless one is building this can seldom
be obtained. The next best thing IS q
corner room, which will afford two lights
in the day time. .
The gaslight should be raised about
3 feet 2 inches from the bed OF the table
and supplied with horizontal burners,
so that no shadow is cast by the pipe.
The distance OF the light from the floor
should be about feet inch. For a
5x1O foot table the cross-arms of the
pendant should measure from light TO
light % inches, and the long arms 5o
inches. For a 4Ix9-foot table, cross
arms % inches and long arms 30 inches.
For a 4xS table, cross-arms % inches
and long arms A inches. A useful shade
has been devised which throws a soft,
even light on the table and keeps the
glare from the players eyes. The floor,
if carpeted at oil, should be covered with
some thick or soft material.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
How some Boys Can Fib


The four-year-old son Of Charles Cliff
ford, the pugilist who is now in jail fol-
probably fatally wounding David A;
Greever, the stockmsn, is precocious and
"chip off the old block"
Police-Surgeon Iuen, while trying to
entertain the little fellow at the police.
station, pointed to his hunting dog and
said
"There's nice dog. He can catch a
ball in his mouth when l toss one to
him."
"That's nuthin'," said the boy "Pve
got a dog that will catch up stick in its
teeth and bat the pail back"
"But this dog can climb tree, said
DR.. Iuen. slyly winking.
"That's nuthin', again retorted the
boy. Gan the dogs climb trees where
live. My dog goes to school with me
and is in the same class. The police
surgeons breath was taken away and he
had nothing further 10 say.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23
ORIGIN OF THE BOWlE-KNIFE.
A Fearful Accident Led 20 Its manuiac
tnre and Use.

A Fearful Accident Led 20 Its Manufac'
ture and Use.
Much has been said and written re-
parding the origin Of the bowie-knlie.
The fact is that Rein p. Bowie, not
james, conceived the idea of the knife,
saws the New York Ledger.
The invention was the result OF an
accident. Colonel Rein p. Bowie was
planter in Opelousa, La. While hunt
ing wild cattle he attacked q young
steer. which in throwing up Its head
struck his hunting knife with its horn in
such way az to knock 1t through his
hand, making an ugly cut between the
thumb and fore6nger.
On returning from the hunt he re-
paired 10 the blacksmith-shop on his
plantation determined to have a knife
which would be a protection against such
accidents.
Picking up an old file he ordered the
blacksmith to make knife of it having
a cross-piece betwixt hilt and blade. so
that it would be impossible to be entirely
driven through q mans hand.
In this way did the bowie-knife origi-
nate, and it was never intended for Other
than hunting-knife but james Bowie
improved the original weapon, and
brought his own knife so prominently
into notice by the use he made OF 1t IL
personal encounters that the improved
weapon became known as the bowie
knife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-23

crop came up TO expectation, thsy wsre
90 superior to the old ssocs
remaining unmafketed that they wonio
be readily taken up at good price@ Ills
insight into the prospect OF the m:rEss
conceded in all respects with that OF "a
the other tobacco-men with whom INC
DESPATCH representative conversed