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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-05-23
TIE COUNTRY DOCTOR.
By One VINO KNOWS.

LIE w
By ONE VINO KNOWS.
When the winds blow
And the binding snow,
Beat piteonsly in his cold face,
He must take the road
To some humble abode
To visit some charity case.
When the winds roar,
When the rains pour,
No shelter or rest for him,
BE it dark or light,
Be it day or night.
No rest for the weary limb.
When snug i'll bel
He pillows his head
Aud hears the sto,m whistle abroad,
The unwel come Hello"
Re<ounds to his door
TO summon him forth TO the road.
A long weary ride
To >unle one'$ bed side
He pleds on throngh mud and niire
Relieves them of pain
And starts of again
Nevtl expected to tire.
For months aud for wears
I'll, til. SnoW OF age appears
H. Tolls tlus throughout his life,
And when rest doth come,
And lie il laid IN the tnmh,
Whatis left for his children and wife.
His totHl assets.
Are Il lot of bad lep5s.
Worth d cent OH the Dollar. perhaps,
And all of his fame.
His honor and name
Is worth to them hardly two snaps.
COUNTRY DOCTOR"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-19

The movement to close the stores at G
o'clock three evenings in The week has re-
ceived the encouragement Of all the store
keepers except two.
f. Boehmer and Stanley Stephenson are
stu agitating the matter of having Fourth
Of July celebration. and there is prospect
that they will succeed.
Rev. Father McNaboe, pastor Of st.
Joseph's Church, is suffering from a re-
lapse. He said mass on Sunday morning.
but oYerexerted himself in his weak condi-
ton.
The attention Of the City Trustees has
been called by the Street Superintendent TO
the need of hydrants or stand pipes on San
Jose and Clinton avenues. The sprinkling
carts now have to drive to San Antonio
avenue for water The Street SupeFlntend-
ent was instructed to prepare plans and
specifications for ninR stald-plpeS at aO eStI-
mated cost OF S35 each.
The board decided to rescind all of the
improvement Of Park avenue and commence
anew. Under the proceedings taken q row
of trees would have to be cut down, and
the owners having property fronting on the
park wish to have them spared. A contract
was awarded to the California Improve
ment Company to grade, curb and macadam-
iZe Railroad avenue, from st. Charles to
Benton street. The price Tor macadamiZlng
is " cents per square foot.
Mr.. Neal asked in what condition is the
chemical lire engine which was purchased
recently for the city, and was informed
that it was not in condition to be used, as 1t
is not being properly taken care OF. The
Committee on Fire and Water was in
structed to make an investigation. resO-
luton OF intention was adopted 10 open a
street from Central to Taylor avenues, be-
tween Prospect and Mcpherson streets,
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS: NEW CITY HALL-oFFICE OF
i EDWARD l. WOLFE. Secretary of the Board
OF New City Hall Commissioners San Francisco,
Sealed proposals for the following work and
materials will be received by the Board OF New
City Hall Commissioners in the chamber OF the
Board OF Supervisors on Saturday, June Is. 1891,
between the hours OF II and u o'clock a. NJ. II
that day.
First-For labor. W Workmanship and materials to
be used and provided for furnishing and placing
rwo steel vaults and fittings IN place IN the new
County Clerks ONCE, IN the second story OF the
making OF a new doorway and door In a wall OF the
County Clerks Office.
Bids to be made in accordance with the plans and
specifications in the olee OF the architect and also
upon IginaI plans aud specifications, which must
be submitted with all bids.
The WORK to be completed on or before Septem-
Der 80, 1891.
70 be used and provided IN making alterations In
rooms lately occupied by the Board of Education
on the third floor Of the new CITY Hall, near the
northeast wing, and racing north Tor conversion
into a courtroom with jury-roOm and judges
chambers, etc. according to contract drawings. and
subject TO the approval and under the directions OF
the Board of New City Hall Commissioners and their
ofhcers The work To be completed on or before
October so, 1891.
Reference Is hereby made to the plans, specii-
cations and conditions OF contract in the once
of the Secretary and architect, under which this
work must be done. The Secretary Will furnish
blank forms of proposals and bonds TO intending
bidders. No bids will be entertained unless made
upon blanks furnished The bona must be 10
per cent of the total sum OF tender of guarantees
tue closing of the Contract when awarded and t.
be accompanied either With certified check
with two or more good and SUFFICIENT sureties,
whose must be submitted TO the Commits
soneTs least three before the opening OF the
bids I'm order that they may pass upon their com
potency. The board reserves the right TO reject
any and all BIDS Payments will be made by
audited demands upon the Treasury, drawn against
the New City Hall Fund.
Bidders must strictly comply with the proposals
with reference 10 bondsmen Should they have
them) instead of checks.
GEORGE n. SANDERSON,
THOMAS J. /. SMILEY,
JOHN II. BURST,
Board OF New City Hall Commissioners
EDWARD l. WOLFE. Secretary. Ely9 sos
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with their guests, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bell and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Curtis, are enjoying
soj0urn in the vicinity OF Monterey, with
headquarters at Del Monte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Richardson (nee
MeClatchy) are visiting Mrs. James Nc
CATCHY in Sacramento for few days.
Lieutenant J. D. Miley is at Modesto on
recruiting duty.
The Misses Scott visited Mrs. A. G. Booth
at Santa Cruz yesterday.
Judge and Mrs. r. Blckerton and son and
Miss Bickerton, Of Honolulu, are staying at
the 0riel.
Mrs. o. F. Wiley and Mr.. Frank D.
Wiley have left Italy and are now in Lon
don. England.
Mrs. A. D. Sharon, Miss Sharon and Miss
Della Mills, daughter Of Mr.. William H.
Mills, are visiting Auburn.
Miss Yerington returned to Carson on
Thursday, ACCOMPANIED by Miss LaGghtOD,
daughter Of Lieutenant-GOYernOr Laughton
of Washington.
Mr.. Marcus NJ. Henry leaves for San Jose
tomorrow, in the business interests of Los
banduTustaS who intend giving a musicale
there next Saturday evening.
Mr.. H. r. Taylor, who has retired from
the Alameda News, will shortly leave on a
recreation trim.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Leventritt leave for
San Jose on the 10Th proX. to spend the
summer.
Miss Anna Head and Miss Jennie Sander
son le1I on Friday Tor visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Tubbs at their pretty country
seat near CaliStoga.
Miss Shafter and the Misses Maud and
Lily OCOnnOr were the guests Of Mrs.
Shafter on Angel Island last week.
Among recent visitors to Fl CRrmelO HO-
tel, Pacific Grove, are Mrs. George II. Mas
tick and Miss Laura Mastick of Alameda
Senator c. y. FELTON, has been spending
the week in San Luis ObispO County.
Late arrivals at Del Monte are: Colonel
E. +. Eyre, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Tevis, Mr..
A. O. Kellogg, Mrs. Judge STANLEY, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Haviland, Alr. and Mrs George
. +. Ramon, Mrs. E. F. Berton, Mr. and Mrs
John O'Neil Refs, Mr. and Mrs. Carey, Mr.
+. Sharon and Mr.. II. Janin.
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MrsCELLANEOUsl
We Believe

That S. S. S. is without an
equal as remedy for maIa-
rial poison. 1t cleanses the
system of all impurities.
SUFFERED FOR YEARS
WITH MALARIAL POISON.
MY APPETITE FAILED, AND
WAS GREATLY REDUCED IN FLESH,
THED TIE MERCURY
And P0TfsE TREATMENT,
4Eo CONTINUED 70 GET Y0RsE
UETTL LIFE HAD LOST NIL cAASKS
B. 8. S., MADE A COMPLETE
AND PERMANENT CURE, AND
MY HEALTH IS BETTER NOW
THAN II EVER WAS.
J. A. RICE, OTTAWA, KAN
BOOK on blood and Skin diseases free.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta. Ga.
aul4TuThSa 1y
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REAL ESTATE.
Result of Yesterdays Union
Auction Sale.

The following property was yesterday
sold at the union auction sale at the ex-
change: Northwest corner of Fourteenth
and Guerrero streets, z6x90, for $3.50, with
an ''if' residence, 2104 Mason street for
$1,000, with an "f'': lot 81 :6x122, on south
side of Pacific avenue. between Van Ness
and Franklin, for $500, with an III
four lots on southeast corner of Noe and
Twenty-eighth streets for S14O0, $3.50, $500
and 5000 respectively; cottage on Lyon
street. betw cen California and Suffer, for
$1,000; two lots on Haight street, near
Shrader, for $500 and S2450 respectively;
i've lots on north side of California street,
between Walnut and Laurel. for $l720
each; northwest corner of California anu
Walnut. streets, AZ :6x6S:7, for $500, with
an 'if."
The next union sale will be held on Mon
day, June 1st.
To-day at 70 o'clock Easton, Eldridge q
Co. Will sell the block bounded by Hayes,
Scott and Fell streets and Masonic avenue.
There have been so many inquiries about
these lots that large attendance at the sale
Is assured. Terms, One-QuarJer cash.
On Thursday Won Rheln 81 Co. will sell
long list of miscellaneous property, con-
slStlng largely of choice residences and res
idence lots. They will also sell several lots
in Oakland, Alameda and Los Angeles.
BUILDERS CONTRACTS.
Orlando Bozio with James Cochran, to
build on southeast corner of Howard and
Sixth streets, S34,32
c. Gehret with David Perry. carpenter
work, on northwest corner of 0'FarTell and
Webster streets, S12, 500.
c. Gehret with j. d. Welch, plumbing,
etc. on northwest corner Of o. Farrell and
Webster streets. 5000
G. Gehret with Ill. q. Jarman, painting,
on northwest corner OF OFarrell and Web
Ster streets, S1135.
Edward Mitchell with Louis NJ. Weis-
mann, to build on east line of Dolores street,
go feet north of Twenty-sxth $500.
Mrs. NJ. A. Mercer with j. O'Conlell, to
build on Washington avenue, 225 feet north
OF Howard street. S5740; bonds Sl2SS,
George Maoney and J. w. Leahy sureties.
Nano Dillon with Duffy Brothers. plumb
Ing, on southeast line Of Harrison street,
eighty feet southwest of Fourth, $500;
bonds 1915. NJ. Falk and II. Macy sureties.
A. SbaTboro with Duffy Brothers, plumb
ing, ON east line of Walnut street, 127 :8A
= Of Washington, $500; bond $3.50, j. Ii.
Keefe surety
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p PROPOSALS.

NEW CITY HALL-OFFTCE OF EDWARD =
Hall Commissioners, San Francisco, April 81 1891
Sealed proposals for the following work and
materials will be received by the Board of New
City Hall Commissioners in the chamber of the
Board OF Supervisors on Friday, May 29, 1879 =,
between the hours OF IL and u o'clock A. N. Of
that day.
For the furnishing and placing OF Water-elosets
and their appeud2ges TO the prison cells, with
plumbing and drains attached thereto: also new
drains connecting Herewith and to drains already
in leading 70 the McAillster-street north. or
TO the drain leading TO Park avenue south. else
where, all as pcT drawings.
All in the basement and sub basem sRt OF the New
City Hall
The work to be completed on or before the goth
day of September. 1891.
Reference - hereby made TO the plans. sDecff-
cations and conditions or contract in the office
OF the Secretary and architect. under which this
work must be dons. The Secretary Will furnish
blank forms Of proposals and bonds to intending
bidders. No bids will be entertained unless made
upon blanks SO furnished. The boad must be 10
per cent OF the total sum OF tender OF guarantee
the closing of the contract when awarded, and ~
be accompanied either with a certified cheek or
with two or more good and Sufficient sureties
whose names must be submitted TO the Commits
sionerS at least three lays before the opening of the
bids in order that they may pass upon their com
potency. The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids Payments viii be made by
audited demands upon the Treasury drawn against
the New City Hall tund.
Bidders must strictly comply with the proposals
with reference TO bondsmen Should they have
them) Instead OF cheeks.
THOMAS J. L. SMILEY,
JOHN n. BURST
Board OF New City Han Commissioners
EDWARD l. WOLFE, Secretary. apps S0s
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Gawthorne's slaughtered Dog.

j. +. Gawthorne, stenographer, moums
the loss of a faithful canine. who was done
to death in Sunol, Alameda County, by
Richard Phelan on May IS. 1899 CAV
thorne sweafs that Phelan not only came
upon his premises and shot the dog, but
family because they demonstrated with him.
lie AYERS that on account of Pnelan'S con-
duet on the day OF the dogs death, Mrs.
GawthOrne was badly frightened and that
she has been sick ever since. He has
brought suit against Phelan for $4,000
damages In tie Snnerinr Cnnrt
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tuesday ............,.............M May 10, 1891,
AT IL O'Clock A. NJ. on the premises,
2lO4 Bush Street, near Webster,
~ WILL SILL.
The Magnificent Grand Upright Piano /;
Snlendid Upholstery WORKS of Art and
Elegant Administer and Body Brusse 9
carpets, in resid nee f Mrs. NJ. i, Kohl
berg, on account of departure.
CONTRASTING.
One Grand UPRIGHT schubert" Piano OF splendid
tone, In perfect condition, good neT, rarely
variable instrument; 2 Magnificent Parlor Sets,
very latest STYLES, covered in rich brocades, vel
ours satin, damask and plush; Elegant Center
IaOies and ParlOr Standards; lot Choice Books;
costly Ornaments and Imported Engravings; Mag
nlhcent Administer, al oquet and Body Brussels Car
pets; Persian Rugs and Mats; Elegant Chamber
SUITS, with Plate Mirrors; "a BedsteddS; Best
Spring and White hair Mattresses; Elegant Chit
noners and Sllk-cOyered Lounges: Finest Applique
Lace Curtains; Cornices; Elegant sPorteres; Easy
Ghairs; Willow Rockers: l Palace Extension
IaDle; Costly Dining Set: walnut Sideboard; Best
China Glass aud Plated Ware, with much other de-
SiTabe furniture.
RB- Terms cash.
Elegant house. containing all modern improve
ments TO rent at reasonable rate TO steady tenant
my 10 II GEO f. LAAISON, Auctioneer.
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ties and Ferries Street Railroad was laid on
Saturday. The total cost Of the road is
said to be about $4,000 1t is expected
that an electric motor will be used on the
cars of the line, but horses will be USED
for the present.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-19
RprkalaX.

The fountain of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union at Shattuek Block leaks
so badly that it is said the Town Marshal
will remove it in few days by order Of the
Town Trustees.
The last rail of the Claremont, Universe
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The Railroad Mnst Paw.

Charles H. and William T. Thornley, have
obtained judgment for $21O0 against the
Sutter-street Railway Company, having sued
to recover $4,000 damages for the death of
their mother, who was run over and killed
on Ortnhar 3 1850
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CONFIRMATION at St. Mary,s.

Confirmation services We're held at st
Mary's Cathedral on Sunday afternoon,
when 200 children were present. The boys
pledged themselves to total abstinence until
they were Fl years of age. Archbishop
Ri0rdan preached the sermon.
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LOTT STREET.
Oak, Hayes and to-be FelI-st. Gable.
LOTT STREET,

To parties desiring TO purchase homo resi- leace
lot or TO all persons looking for Investment that
must pay very large interest their venture we
commend them to Nanine this extra choice line
of residence lots fronting the Golden Gate Park,
Fell. Hayes and Lott streets and Masonic avenue.
All purchasers in this district for the past four
years have from % to so per cent advance
per anDum on all purchases, and that march OF adj
vance must continue. the history OF all park pur
chases repeats itself In all large cities.
Park property grows In favor more and more
every year. and awayS advances in all cities with
more rapid profit to purchasers than in any other
ocdtiOn i'll amy growing city.
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sIashed on the Scaln.

All Ham was arrested yesterday morning
by Officer Reardon for an assault with
deadly weapon. Ham had dispute on
Pacific street with An Jim, whom he slashed
over the head with knife iEficting only a
sii0hf in inrr
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PROPOSALS.

NEW CITY HALL-oFFICE OF EDWARD I
~ WOLFE, Secretary of the Board OF New CITY
Hall Commissioners, san Francisco, Apr.i u. 1891.
Sealed proposals for the following work ami
tertals will be eived by the Board OF New City
Eal Commissioners tn tho chamber of The BOARD OF
Supervisors on Saturday. June e. 1891. between the
For the furnishing and placing Of document file
boxes in the fittings made therefor. TO the amount
of 1900 or whereabouts. In the County CLERKS
onice IN the northwest wing OF the New City Hall
Proposals to be in accordance with contract draw
ings and speeh cattons.
The work 10 be completed on or before the 3Otb
day OF September. 1891.
Reference is hereby made to the plans, speclfca.
tiOns aud conditions OF the contract In the oce OF
the Secretary and Architect under which this work
must be done. The Secretary will furnish blank
forms OF proposals and bonds TO intending bidders
No bids VIII be entertained unless made upon
BLANKS so furnished. The bond must be 10 per cent
OF the total sum Of tender TO guarantee the closing
OF the contract when awarded, aud TO be accom-
panied either with a certified check with two or
more good and sufficient suretieS, whose names
must be submitted TO the Commissioners at least
that they may pass upon their competency. The
board reserves the right TO reject any Snd all bids
Payments Will be made by auGited demands upon
the treasury. drawn against the New City Hail fund.
BIDDERS must strictly comply with the proposals
with reference 10 bondsmen Should they haTe
GEORGE II. SANDERsoN,
THOMAS J. l. SMILEY.
JOHN H. BURST,
Board OF New City Hall Commissioners
EDWARD l, WOLFE. Secretary, APPS 30t
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The Citv nTust Pnt L..

Chief Of Police Crowley has notified the
Supervisors of the theft from the Property
Clerks Office of S1044 60 in money and
twenty-five watches, and asks for an appro-
priation sufficient TO replace the property.
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Preside Heights.
Downtown MISSION Property.

NE side Nos %, "a, 241a) Laskie, l9934 feet
NV. from Mission, bet Sth aud eth, Market and
Mission stS.; cottage aud double fiat on PREMISES
cottage 4 rooms: each fiat rooms; rents $5I per
month; street severed and paved with bitnminous
rock: examine as Income property; Market, Mis-
sion, Sth and 9th-st. cars; lot 3214x56.
Pacific Heights.
n. line Clay, 156 Ii feet f. of Baker st.-This is a
very choice residence lot in of the most rapidly
improving locations in the city; every improve
ment first class; do not fail To examine 1t: sunny
exposure: fine view; street in elegant shape; Cali
fornia and Jackson-st. cables; lot 25xl27:9A
Pacific Heights.
e line of Laguna so feet S. of Vallejo st.-A very
handsome lot which to erect a home grand
marine view: choice neighborhood; examine this
lot; Pacicaye. and Unfon-st. cables; lot u 6xlOO
Mission Home.
n line mo. 1920 Clipper, 2541a feet W. from
bath, etc; handsome garden; street severed and in
fhe conditions: short distance from Castro-st cable
examine IL; lot 70 :5x1l4.
Preside Heights.
S. side Sacramento. S7la feet T. OF Spruce st
Handsome lot for home: street severed. graded
and macadamized; California and Jackson-st.
cables lot 25xlO7 :71s.
Speculation.
S side of st. S21a feet w. of 18th ave.-Two
handsome residence lots; electric cable a short dis
lance from lots; lots 25x100.
For particulars inquire of
EASTON. ELDRIDGE g. CO.,
Auctioneers 63S Market st.
mY14 II lq II
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IA nECIsION T0.nAY.

Justice Allen will render his decision this
morning on the charge Of assault with a
deadly weapon against DR.. ID. ID. Crowley
for assau!ting Professor Hugo Mansfield
Ii is understood that a warrant for battery
has been ISSUED for service in case the charge
OF felony IS dismissed by Judge Allen.
Aside from the patronage of the saloons
in the vicinity of the D0ol-rUOms there has
been no perceptible increase in business in
Oakland since the opening of the pool
rooms notwithstanding the plea Of their adj
yOcateS that II would bring business to the
city.
Colonel w. II. Monroe. the military ed
itor Of the Oakland Tribune, has returned
10 his duties after an Illness of one month.
He had la grippe, followed by diphtheria.
The charge of threats against life pre-
feTred by Mrs. Gan0 against her husband,
eX-Sergeant George L. Gano, was dismissed
IN the Police Court yesterday.
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BY 4 JUDGMENT

DASSED BY THE PARIS TRIBUNAL OF COM
i merce. the Ferry May Compagnie.
brokers, 81 Sainte Anne street, Paris will sell by
public auction at the NouvelIe Bourse du Com
O'Clock, splendid piece o. jewelers. work. repre-
senting The Einel rover in diamonds, AZ inches
high and containing p 600 diamonds. The tower
is entirely made OF gold, silver and diamonds. 1t
is on view daily from May 18th to June 18th at the
Galerie Duran1, IL Rue lie Peletier, Paris For
catalogues aud full particulars apply to the
brokers. myl9 % rs 3t
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For catalogues terms etc. inquire OF
EASTON, ELDRIDGE 6 Co,
Auctioreers. 63S Market ST.. y. F.,
myl0 9 IA Is II IL 10 Opposite Palace Hotel.
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The CALIFoRNIA TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST
company viii guarantee the title for the full
amount Of the purchase price, for each lot to each
purchaser. for the nominal sum of $40 per lot
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10 ANNUL A CONTRACT.

Welles NhitmOre yesterday sued the
American Building and Loan Association of
Minneapolis, Mimi, asking for a decree
resembling and annulling a contract Of pur-
chase of stock in the corporation and direct
ing it to pay to him 1924 and legal interest
He claims that the association made false
and untrue statements and representations
To him. NhltmOre is an attorney.
The second number Of the Oakland Oracle
was published on Saturday. 1t is a weekly
and will take an independent staLd in local
politics. promising a full showing Of per
sonal and news matter bout people who are
talked about IN Oakland.
1t is said that some of the senior class in
the Oakland High School were caught cheat
ing IN their examinations by using rolls,
and REORGANIZATION has been ordered.
Elizabeth Forsting has sued Fredwin
F0rsting for decree of divorce Fannie L.
Parker also desires divorce from Edward
). Parker.