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Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
SEPTEMBER CROP REPORT.
A Decline of Six Points I'm the Condition
of Cotton During August.

A Decline of Six Points I'm the Condition
of Cotton During August.
The September report OF the Department
Of Agriculture marks a reduction In the
condition OF cotton during the last six
months of six points-from $50 to s2.Z.
August is a critical period in the growth of
the cotton plant, and sixteen timas I'm
Gated by the returns of Sept. 1. In the
four exceptional years the August averages
were relatively low, and a decline. has oc-
CURED during the previous month. The
cause Of the present reduction on the At
lantic coast has been an excess OF rainfall,
causing overgrowth of the plant and
diminishing the tendency TO fruitage.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
TRADE STILL BRISK.
Reports from Many Ciues Are 1nooura
inR-The Failures.

Reports from Many Ciues Arc 1noourag-
ing-The Failures.
r G. Dun & Co. IS weekly review of trade
says:
All returns of the condition OF business
are encouraging From nearly every city
reporting there comes the same cheering
information that business is better and
prospects brighter. The Government crop
report is one o: the most favorable ever is-
sued. Money is plentiful for legitimate trade.
The business failures occurring throughout
the country during the past seven days
number for the United States 1877, and for
Canada q, or a total of 214, as compared
with a total OF 217 last week and 214 the
week previous to the last For the corre-
spending week of last year the figures were
100, representing 1877 failures In the United
States and 26 in Canada
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
SKINNED HIM ALIVE.
Horrible Punishment of a Colored Brute
I'm Louisiana.

Horrible Punishment of a Colored Brute
In Louisiana.
News has been received OF a heinous af-
fair near Arcadia, La. A school teacher
was going home the other afternoon when
when she was set upon by burly negro,
who dragged her into the woods near by
and tied her to tree, where she was kept
for two days A searching party found her
there the evening OF the second day, when
she told them her story, with the request TO
hide near, as the negro would soon return.
This they did, and in a short while the
negro made his appearance and was capt
ured. He was fearfully tortured. being
skinned alive and literally cut to pieces.
His body was left In the woods for the buzz
yards to dispose Of
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
MAY BE DIss DEBAR.
Miss Ava and the Notorious Spirit Medium
Said to BE One.

Miss Ava and the Notorious Spirit Medium
Said to BE One.
Miss Vera Ava, an English woman of re-
puted wealth, recently located in Chicago
and engaged In Christian work among the
poor In the slums Lately she suddenly
disappeared, and many are disposed to
believe that she has been murdered.
According to the results thus far obtained
from the Police Departments investiga-
tion. however, 1t now appears that Miss
g. Vera Ava is none other than the cele-
brated spirit medium, spook portrait paint
er, nun, actress, burlesque artist, mission
ary and general confidence woman, Nine.
Ann Adelia Diss Debar, recently Of Boston
and New York, but as we'll known in Eu-
rope as In this country. Since her disappear
ance In Chicago she has turned up I'm Oin-
cinnati with a story of having been abb
Quoted by two Chicago priests She denies
that she is Diss Debar.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Not Lovers Of Display.

The utmost simplicity is said to char
acterize the daily life of the President of
the French Republic, although on State
occasions both NJ. and Nine. Carnot or
ganize their entertainments In far more
regal style than any of their predeces-
sors. But when the President and his
wife arc alone they like dining off the
homely national dish of a pot au feu, or
if few intimate friends are present they
enlarge the menu to include eggs, fish,
lamb or mutton outlets or broilcd chicken
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
WITHDREW THE READER.
Mandan Indignant Over the Introduction
of Confederate Literature.

Mandan Indignant Over the Introduction
Of Confederate Literature.
A book entitled @The Southern Students
Handbook Of Selections for Reading and
Oratory,n by John g. James, Superintendent
OF the Texas Military Institute, Austin,
was recently introduced into the public
schools at Mandan, N. d., as @reader." I" II
includes speeches made by Confederate
orators over Southern graves expressing
the rankest sentiment The Superintendent
Of Schools introduced 1t without the knowl-
edge of the members of the School Board.
So great was the indignation of the public,
however, that It has been ordered with
drawn Immediately.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
New Attra-,ion.

At Mcvicker's New Theater, Chicago,
following @The Merchant comes Geo. f.
Marion in the new farce comedy, aMr Mac
aroni.n This farce comedy, which was
originally acted Aug. 81, at Newport, r. l.,
introduced George +. Marion as a star come
dian. The play has been eminently sue
cessful in the East, and is one OF those re-
freshingly different from the stereotyped
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Ex-coNGREssMAN CLARKE DEAD.

The x-Congressman from Neenah, Wis,
Expires at His Old Home.
Ex-Congressman Charles b. Clarke, of
Neenah, Wis, died at Theresa, N. Y. The
remains were conveyed to Neenah by his
family, the members OF which were present
when he died. While Mr.. Clarke's health
had been a cause OF anxiety for some days,
IL was not believed that he was critically
tlI
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Bold Trick of a Highwayman.

At Dayton, Ohio, David Dougherty has
been arrested for highway robbery. He in
duced Farmer Henry @. Blessing TO drive
near South solon to look at some sheep.
When a lonely place on the road was
reached Dougherty made an excuse to get
out of the buggy, and. pointing a revolver
at Blessing, demanded his money. Bless
ing gave up s120. Then the robber made
him drink whisky until beastly drunk and
left him
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Gave HIS an to Others.

Mr.. W. Zurbrung, formerly a wealthy
citizen of Butler, Ind, was taken TO the
poor house the other day as direct result
OF going on too many bonds He not long
ago went security to the extent Of twelve
hundred dollars for South Bend party,
the forfeiting of which took the last vestige
of a fortune which was gone TO help to carry
other peoples burdens.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Rur,ed bv Cavine Sand.

At Bridgetown, N. j.. Sadie Shaw, aged
years, and Johnnie souders, about the
same age, were playing on n pile of sand,
when it caved In, completely burying them.
Rnfh daad
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
GEORGE KNAPP IN TROUBLE.
The Son Of the Governor of Alaska Charged
with Beating His Wife.

Alaska newspapers received contain
statements that George Knapp, son of Gov
ernor Knapp, was arrested on complaint of
ex- United States Commissioner Brady on a
charge of cruelty beating his wife, who is
Mr.. Brady's sister-in-law; that though he
was discharged by the court the citizens
would have tarred and feathered him but
for the protection of the marines on the
United States revenue cutter Pinta; that a
citizens committee finally advised him to
leave sitka, and that he was dismissed
from the customs service.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
JUDGE LORENZO SAWYER DEAD.

HIS Demise Leaves Northern California
without n Federal Judge.
Judge Lorenzo Sawyer died very sudden-
ly at San Francisco at the age OF n years.
He had been much better and was deemed
convalescent Suddenly he was seized with
fit of coughing, and before a doctor could
be summoned he was dead The disease
was capillary bronchitis, from which he
had been confined to bed for ten days.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
ROBBED THE EXPRESS CAR.
Two Bold Operators Hold UP n Train on tn
Georgia Central Road.

Georgia Central Road.
express the Feil-
road, which left Savannah, Georgia, the
other night. is reported TO have been
held up about five miles west of there
by two men and the Southern Ex-
press car robbed. The robbers were passen- :
gers on the train, who entered the express
car as the train stopped at a crossing and
compelled the messenger to open a safe
which contained the money. The sealed
cafe was not touched
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Never Wore a Corset.

Mrs. Van Nostrand, OF New York, one
hundred and four years old, hale and
hearty, attributes her longevity and good
physical condition TO the fact that she
never wore q corset
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
sI.naercd tho WRONG Gin.

Miss Mary Jacobs. who is regarded as
ahe prettiest girl In the village Of North
Haven. Conn, horsewhipped William Van
Doren. aged 90. ono Of the most prominent
farmers IN the place. who had slandered
Der. The girls father supplemented her
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Sad Accident TO a Lady Rider.

At Minneapolis, during the ladies' race at
Che State Fair Grounds, Miss Viola Poole's
horse stumbled and threw her rider. Miss
Lane was close behind, and her horse fell.
throwing Miss Lane. The Poole girl was
picked up unconscious and found 60 have
fractured collar bone. Miss Lanes injuries
are considered to be fatal
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
MADE THE ROPE THAT HANGED
GUITEAU.

Another Supposed Victim of the Assas-
sins Curse Dies at st. Louis.
Robert II. Humphrey. the man who made
the rope with which Guiteau was hanged,
was stricken down, at St Louis, with paral-
ysis Of the spinal cord and died. Guiteau,
before his death, cursed the men RESPONSE
ble for his execution, predicting that they
would come to no good end, and several Of
these men have gone to untimely graves.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
MAN-oF-wAR AT HONOLULU.

The Pensacola to he Anchored There 60
Look After American Interests.
It is said to be highly probable that when
the Pensacola arrives at Honolulu, whittier
she has been ordered. she will be lperma-
nently anchored there. This step would be
taken in view Of the agitation there OF the
question of annexing the islands to tho
United States and the desirability of keep
ing a naval force In Honolulu
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Interstate Commission,s low.

Judge Thomas NJ. Cooley, OF Michigan,
one of the most able jurists of the country,
and President OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission. has resigned his position on
account Of i'll health.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Children nuried ami = Sand Pii..

Al Bridgetown, n. j., Sadie Shaw, aged S
years, and Johnnie souders, about the same
age, were playing on n pile OF sand, when
lt caved in, completely burying them. sa-
die was killed. and the boy was so badly
injured that bis recovery Is doubtful
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Does Not Want Fassett's place.

Friends of Senator Hendricks, who has
just been mentioned as the probable sue
cessor OF J. sloat Fassett as Collector of the
Port OF New York, say that the Senator
will not accept the place.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
THE WICKED WORLD.
OCCURRENCES THEREIN FOR
A WEEK.
THE POSTAL SYSTEM.
WHAT WANAMAKER WILL SAY
CONCERNING 1T.

Went Into tho Ditch Bold Operations Of
Georgia Train Robbers--Milk Made from
Corn without the Intervention OF Cows
baseball Doings-One whom Guiteau
Cursed-Fen FIFTY Feet-Another Tascott.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17

j. sloat Fassett Heads the New York Re-
publican Ticket.
At largely attended State convention
at Rochester the New York Republicans
nominated. on the hrst ballot. J. eloat
Fassett present collector OF the port OF
New York. for Governor. Following IA the
complete ticketi
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
F.lher and paughtcr KIIled at : CrossinE

Jacob II. shaffer and HIS two daughters,
Ella and Ida, attempted to cross a railroad
track in buggy ahead of u passenger train
at Warren. Ohio. Mr.. Shaffer and Ida were
Instantly killed. and the other daughter
seriously hurt Mr.. shaffer was wealthy
farmer
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
ON THE DIAMOND.

How the Clubs Engaged In tho National
Game Stand.
Following is showing Of the standing OF
each OF the teams of the different associa-
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Noble Beuuest.

Mrs. Leland Stanford has given 500. 900
TO the Society for the Relief of Orphan and
Destitute Children, at Albany, N. ].
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
HUNDREDS SLAIN.

Property Worth Millions Destroyed In San
Salvador, Central America.
Millions of dollars worth Of property and
many lives were destroyed In San Salvador
Republic, Central America, by an earth
quake. Whole towns were wiped out, and
so far as Advices received indicate hardly
q city in the country. except those along
the coast, escaped the awful effects Of tho
convulsion.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Lost His Life through Fright.

John Carey, an old citizen of Logansport,
Ind. while crossing the railroad tracks,
heard the engine whistle. stopped In the
middle of the track II struck helpless,
and was run over and killed.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
SUNK IN A COLLISION.

The italian steamer Taormina Sent tO the
Bottom of Cape sunium.
News has reached Rome of a terribly dis
astrous collision on Cape sunium. The tt
allan messageries steamer Taormina col
lided with the Greek steamer Thessalia-
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
SIXTEEN MEN LOST IN A HURRICANE.
The Entire Crew Of "A Nova Scotia Fishing
Schooner Lost at Sea.

The two-topmast fishing schooner
Georgiana was making Halifax harbor on
the night OF the hurricane with crew Of
sixteen men and cargo Of 500 quintals Of
fish. It's dories were smashed and swept
away. IL was thrown upon its beam-end
and finally turned bottom-up and all it's
<raw drownad
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17

Ex-Congressman Scott, of Pennsylvania,
is no worse, and. in fact, his physicians see
q slight Improvement
Crawford avalanche., 1891-09-17
Jules Grevy Dead
LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.

M. Francois Jules p. Grevy, ex-Presiden
of the French Republic, is dead.
The morning call., 1891-11-20
A BURNING COAL PILE.
The Pacific Improvement Company.
Gas-Tanks In Danger.


The Pacific Improvement CompaDy's
Gas-Tanks in Danger.
The gas-tanks of the Pacific Improvement
Company at the foot Of Steiner and Bag
streets were threatened with destruction by
fire yesterday. 1t seems that an immense
pile of coal covering space of 100 by
about IS feet became ignited on Saturday
and has been burning ever since, due to the
carelessness Of the company's employees.
1t was not thought to be dangerous, and a
single stream from hydrant was turned
on it.
The fire, however, was worse than it was
considered to be, and by Wednesday the en-
tire neighborhood was hidden by the heavy
pail of smoke, which from its continuance
undated alarmed the propretors. An APP
plicaton was made to Chief Scannell for
an engine, but not being aware OF the
danger he did not send one out. In the
meant time the fire had eaten its way through
to the east side of the pile, and it was seen
that the interior presented the aspect Of a
furnace Mt full blast.
Another call was made yesterday MORN
ing and Assistant Chief Sullivan went out
to examine the fire. On his report an en-
CINE was sent to the scene, and it was
thought the IRE would be under control by
night. There is only a small alleyway be-
tween the fierce fire and the gas-tanks, and
two streams from the engines were being
directed from this side, while men were
busily at work hauling coal away from the
pile
The morning call., 1891-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
TOILET HINTS.

clear complexion is the result OF good health
not OF cosmetics
Cosmetics can be used in moderation to advan-
tage, but they are never so perfect as the bloom
which good health imparts.
clear complexion is usually the result OF good
circulation. and good circulation is the steady flow
OF the blood through the system.
When the blood is sluggish and the mind de-
pressed nothing is SO beneficial as pure medicinal
stimuiaht. and nothing thoroughly stimulates
the circulation or keeps 1t in regular and perfect
order as pure whiskey.
While there are many so-cailed whiskeys there is
only one that is admitted to be purely medicinal
one; namely. Duffy's Pure Malt
Druggists and grocers may try argue to the con-
trary because they make more money on cheap and
inferior goods, but it is always best TO bear I'm
mind that the one which has been tested tried
and proven by experience is the only certain
on5 sells II FIR
The morning call., 1891-11-20

boards and GOWNS The attempts have all
been failures, owing TO the attachment the
students nave for the old battered plugs
The episode on Goat Island seems likely
to pass into history as daring scheme, and
that is ALL The stir created by the fact
that Captain Lees of San Francisco was
working up the case has about subsidized.
The story runs about thus: The first gang
of freshmen which ventured on the island
was observed by the lighthouse keeper, and
1t was through his evidence and from that
of the men who let the boats to the students
that the CAPTAIN obtained his information.
Things were really becoming dark for the
boys when the facts became known. and
number OF the influential alumni set about
helping them out of their serape They
finally succeeded in inducing the Captain
and the United States authorities TO see
that the escapade was only harmless col
lege prank. and was suggested by class
sport Then the matter was allowed to
drop on condition that such disrespect to
Uncle Sam should not be repeated.
The morning call., 1891-11-20
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT,

IN AND FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN
FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA De
partment No. 8, Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Lewis Sober,
Deceased.
Order to show cause why order OF sale OF real
estate should not be made. EMILE SOBER and
ADOLPH SOBER, the administrators with the will
annexed, of the estate OF LEWIS SOBER, deceased
having filed their petition herein. duly verified
praying for an order OF sale of the tate OF
said decedent, for the purposes therein set forth
IL Is therefore ordered by the said Court that all
persons interested in the estate OF said deceased a
pear before the sain Superior Court. on FRIDAY
the 9th day of November 1891 at 10 O'Clock in
the fcrnoon OF said day. az the Courtroom of De-
parment No 8, Probate. Of said Superior Court. at
the New City Hall, in the City and County OF San
Francisco, State OF California, to show canse why
an order should not be granted to the said admins
traitors with the will annexed. OF the estate OF said
deceased, to sell much OF the real estate of the
said deceased as shall be necessary
And that copy OF this order published at least
once 3 week, for four successive weeks. in the
DAILY MoRSINa CALL. newspaper printed and
published in said City ana County.
Dated October 21st, A. d. 1891.
J. V. COFFEY,
oc23 FIR st Judge OF the Superior Court.
The morning call., 1891-11-20
LIFTING A CAPSTONE,
Witnessed by Big Crowd on
Montgomery Street.

The largest single stone ever put into a
building in San Francisco was successfully
lifted into position at the Pacific Insurance
Building, corner of Montgomery and Sacra-
mento streets. yesterday afternoon. II now
occupies position over one of the eight
arches, and a second is on the ground ready
to be lifted into position on the Sacrame nto-
street side.
The operation was performed quickly and
with apparent ease, but the same prepara-
The morning call., 1891-11-20
UNMISTAKABLE BARGAINS :!
GENTS FURNISHINGS.

At Be.
300 dozen GENTS 4-PLY ALL.-LINEN
COLLARS, new shapes all sizes, regu-
lar value 81 80 per dozen, will be offered
al &c each.
At Zoe.
e60dOzen GENTS BEST QUALITY 4-PLY
LINEN COLLARS. latest shapes, all
sizes. regular value 50 10 per dozen. will
be offered at Zoe each.
At Ice.
$50 dozen GENTS 4-PLY LINEN CUFFS,
all sizes. regular value 81 so per dozen,
will be offered at Zoe a pair.
At l5c.
lbs doz. GENTS BEST QUALITY 4-PLY
LINEN CUFFS, assorted shapes, all
sizes, regular value IS and 81 per dozen,
will be offered at 15c a pair.
At SOC.
IS dozen GENTS UNLAUNDRlED
WHITE SHIRTS, with double backs,
reinforced linen fronts, feled seams and
warranted Utica muslin, good value
for S5c, will be offered at SOC each.
At 25c.
1872 dozen GENTS LAMBS WOOL SOCKS,
in undyed natural wool, navy, scarlet,
seal anu Cdiuel ) udli, IeBufdr value
81 80 a dozen. will be offered at 25e
pair.
At IS 90.
So dozen GENTS UNDYED SANITARY
LAMB'S-WOOL UNDERSHIRTS and
DRAWERS, extra heavy weight, regu-
lar value 81 so, will be offered at 81 each.
At Is as.
70 dozen GENTS SHETLAND STRIPED
LAMB'S-WOOL UNDERSTANDS and
DRAWERS, regular value 81 70, will be
offered at 81 % each.
The morning call., 1891-11-20
Ladies' : ClildrGl'S Hosiery

At 2Sc.
We will offer 500 dozen of LADIES' FAST
BLACK HOSE, three different brands,
each worth regular SOC a pair - the
Gordon Fast Black, Hermsdorf, and the
celebrated Queens Own.
AT 53i5c.
200 dozen LADIES FAST BLACK HOSE,
Hermsdorf dye, extra fine quality, with
ribbed tops, good value for Coo.
At lOc and Sc.
We will place on sale 500 dozen CHILL
DREN'S HOSE, fall finished. double
knees, spliced heels and feet, dark colors,
Sizes, and TX 8 and 81
Price. Toe. 15c. worth 25c and 35c
At 55c.
100 dozen BOYS FAST BLACK HOSE,
the original cable-rih hose, sizes from
3 to 9H inch, all sizes marked specially
this day to 25c per pair.
The morning call., 1891-11-20
GLOVES. GLOVES.

At 300.
LADIES' 7-BUTTON LENGTH BIAR-
RITZ KID GLOVES, in dark and me-
dunn coiors, worth regular 81, Will be
offered at SOC per pair.
At 75c.
LADIES' 7-BUTTON LENGTH BAR
RITZ G YES, in dressed and
undressed kid, dark and medium colors,
also black, worth regular 81 %, will be
offered az 75c per pair.
At T5c
LADIES SBUTTON LENGTH NOUS
QUETAIRE UNDRESSED KID, in
medium and tan shades, also black,
worth regular 81 %, will be offered at
75c per pair.
At Is LOO.
LADIES 7-BUTTON LENGTH BIAR-
RITZ GLOVES with the Rutty
clasp, in dressed and undressed, dark
and medium coors, also black, worth
regular 81 80. will be offered at 81 pair.
The morning call., 1891-11-20

Ex-Judge c. S. Hastings filed an answer
yesterday to the complaint of his daughter,
Clara CatherwOod, to recover $1,000, the
value of 100 tons of grapes taken from the
Madrona ranch, iu Napa, and for $1,000 for
rent OF the place. He denies that she has
has any right to the place or its products
because she has violated an obligation to
him to live on the ranch, compelling him to
Europe.
The morning call., 1891-11-20
RIBBONS. RIBBONS.

At 5bc.
ALL-SILK MORE RIBBONS, No. 7, in all
silk, will be closed out at S11se per yard
At Ice.
No. 8 P1QUOT EDGE RIBBONS, In Moire
and Gros-Grain, all silk, will be closed
out at 10c per yard.
At lave.
No. u MORE AND GROS-GRAIN Pr
QUOT EDGE RIBBON, all silk, will be
closed out 12hc per yard.
At Be.
FANCY RIBBONS, in shaded, striped and
fancy dots, all silk, in all shades, value
SOC per yard, will be closed out at 15c
per yard.
The morning call., 1891-11-20

tions had to be made in the matter of stays
and purchases as were used when the 26-ton
order was swung into place on the rival
edihce on Montgomery street. The incest
calculations had been made as to the strain
and the power to be applied.
1t was thus with cool confidence that the
ten or twelve men appointed for the work
took their places at the wndlass beneath the
big derrick that lowered over the surround
Ing buildings. The word was given, the
windlass rev0lved, and the huge block of
chlseled Salton sandstone mounted skyward
as steadily as If it had weighed ten ounces
instead of ten tons.
AS soon as it had reached the proper
height IT was swung inward and laid in
place, all inside of half an hour, amid the
explanations Of a wondering crowd.
The morning call., 1891-11-20
Opium Neized in San Iosa,

Inspector II. A. Clapp of the special
agency Of the Internal Revenue returned
yesterday from an opium hunt in Santa
Clara County, which had proved successful.
Inspector Thomas engineered the raid, but
he did not return. In the town OF Saratoga,
In the foothills, the two inspectors found an
opium cookery that had not been in opera
ton for some time. They destroyed the
furnace and utensils. At San Jose they
raided the rookeres at HeinlinevIlle and
WOODEN mill, as the two Chinese colonies
are called, and about $500 worth of I'M
stamped opium was found and seized.
The morning call., 1891-11-20
Moving the Chinese.

The Deputy United States marshals were
kept busy yesterday transferring the Chi.
nese prisoners from the County Jail, where
they did not have proper quarters, to the
Alameda County JAIL This is in accord
ance with an order from Judge Morrow.