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The morning call., 1892-09-16
A MISSION MEETING.
Bitter Feeling Against the
Street Commissions.
Measures Considered for a Repeal OF the
0dious Law-candidates for the Board
TO Be Pledged

The Mission Real Estate Owners Union
held mass-meeting last night at the cor
ner Of Guerrero and Twentieth streets.
Notices to this effect had been circulated
during the day. By o'eleck the hall was
comfortably filled.
The meeting was called to order at 80
with Mr.. James in the chair. Consideration
was limited to the proposed extension Of
Sixteenth street.
Reports of the executive committee were
read by a. P. Van Duzer and Eugene 6. L..
Hoeber. Attention was called to the un-
eyenness Of the assessments.
Cases we're cited where contiguous prop
critics of equal size and frontage had diff
ference in assessment of hundreds of dol
lars. A map of the street had been care
fully prepared to verify the speakers
statements.
The proposition was to await the fling of
the commissioners bill and then cut down
the amount OF the items.
At this point the meeting adjourned for a
lew moments 10 give members an oppor-
tuBity to sign the roll.
When order was again called, number
OF speakers addressed the meeting ia quick
succession, denouncing the ''knayery and
theft of the commissioners and decrying
taxation without representation"
a. L. Gunnison evoked much merriment
by reference TO the Daily Report, of which
ne spoke disparagingiy.
A motion was made and adopted appoint
ing two Democratic members to act with
the chairman as a commi ttee to go before
the Democratic convention now in session
and arrange for the insertion of a anon-exten-
sion plank in their platform and to bind the
candidates for the board to oppose street ex-
tension and to advocate a repeal of the
present law.
A similar committee of Republicans was
appointed to go before the Republican con-
yentiOn when it met.
The Democratic committee is Chair
man James and Messrs. Grady and Taber.
The Republican committee consists o1
Messrs. Van Duzer, Hoeber and GunnIson
On motion, an adjournment taken until
next Wednesday In the same hall.
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would accept a nomination for re-electlon
only on the condition that six other mem-
bers whose names he submitted were also
nominated. Mr.. Simpson said such action
savored too much of bossism.
Mr.. Kennedy interpreted Mr.. Hyde,s let-
ter to mean that he did not care to be re-
elected unless along with gentlemen VINO
sirabe reforms which had been instituted.
The vote was taken first on the election
of six Republican candidates. The follow
ing names were before the convention, each
receiving the number of votes set opposite
to his name:
G. B. Perkins, furnishing goods, 1114 Mar
ket street, 65; E E. Ames, manager otude-
baker Manufacturing Company. 3S; ,. n.
Dutton. stationer, 214 California street, AZ;
Wellington, seed merchant, 8; Z. IL. Hollis,
%; f. A. Hyde. lawyer. %; g. A. Merrill,
president OF Cogswelps College. 80; f. j.
French, lawyer, 20: J. j. Dunn, contractor,
8; C. Ii. Culver, secretary Mechanics, In
stitute, 10; c. w. Decker, dentist. 8; L. IL.
knight, capitalist. s.; III. w. PhilbreoK,
lawyer. IL; Samuel Booth. 2. !,
Messrs Perkins, Ames. Dutton ana
Holmes were declared nominated on the
first ballot. On the second ballot Dir. Il. H.
Hollis was nominated and on the third
ballot Mr.. F. A. Hyde secured the nomina-
ton. Or the six nominees, Hyde. Ames
and Dntton are members Of the present
board.
Mr.. Swift moved that C. A. Clinton,
Jacob III. RoswaId, j. T.. Burke, Il. L. Cole,
.. M. Goldaracena and Thomas Stealey De
declared by acelamatiOn the Democratic
nominees. The chairman ruled the motion
voices. and an adjournment was taken until
this eyAninQ
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THE MoUNTED TUG-oF-WAR.

anchormen. shall sit their horses facing 10 the
same direction as their hOTses. The other
men may sit their horses in any manner
they may choose; any kind OF saddle or harness
may be used on The horses.
The rope may be passed around the shoulder
and body OF The anchorman so as TO reach from
the left shoulder around the body under the right
arm and back under the left arm, until IL reaches
the right leg. but il must not be knotted or
spllced or fastened In any way 10 the men,
horses, saddles OF harness; or II may be passed
over the right shoulder instead of the left, and
around the body as above 20 the left leg.
The men may use any kind OF substance 10 as
sist the grip of their hands aud 10 protect their
bodies from the rope, but must not use any
artificial means 10 hold the rope.
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FOR BEATING HER MOTHER.

The Notorious Minnie West Retired for
Three Months.
Three months i'm prisonment in the County
Jail was the sentence imposed yesterday
upon Minnie West for beating her aged
mother. Mrs. Lucinda Peachee.
Few would have recognized the blear-eyed
woman in the dock as the girl who created
such a sensation In Oakland a few years
ago by suing DR.. Estes for the support
OF her child. Her case failed and the child
was cared for by the Ladies' Protection and
Relief Society of Oakland.
Soon after the little one was stolen by Its
mother and brought to this city. Mrs.
Peachee caused the child to be taken by the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty TO
Children. This enraged Minnie so that she
threatened to kill her mother.
Minnie glided rapidly On the downward
road and her vices included the use OF
morphine and whisky to excess.
A few days ago she met her mother and
attacked her furiousy. The aged woman's
face and eyes were bruised and blackened.
The prisoner took her sentence indiffer-
emily and seowled at Judge Camp as she
descended from the dock to the City Prison.
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DID HE VICTIMIZE HER 2

Attorney Linforth Accused OF Sharp
Practice by Mrs. Hoffman.
Attorney Linforth was before Justice
Cook yesterday afternoon to answer to a
complaint charging him with yictimizing
Mrs. E. Hoffman to the extent of 1924 80.
Attorney Linforth was employed by the
plaintiff to dissolve the bonds of matrimony
between herself and husband for the sum
OF $50.
The complaint sets forth that on his repre-
sentatiops that the costs of the suit required
it. she advanced him on August l8 $780, the
sum Of $3.50, and on the 25th Of November,
1890, the sum OF S13 30, whereas the costs Of
suil did not amount TO iHore than S25.
Therefore she demands judgment against
the defendant for S234 80 and costs of suit.
The defendant asked for continuance of
the case till the 26th inst, which was
granted.
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strengthen the booms. so that there might
be strength enough TO hold together.
The broken raft covers space of several
acres and the line of booms are around in
sueE way as to suggest a coral reef
The logs which formed the core of the
raft are of enormous size and of an excellent
quality of lumber. All Of the logs had been
barked before being built into the raft In
such way that they would not be liable
to break loose should they encounter a
heavy sea.
1t is proposed to tow the raft to Benicia.
This can be done by attaching the towline
to a fastening in one of the booms and
allowing the logs to float toward the other
end, where they will iemain In sort of
loop.
This is said to be perfectly practicable,
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THE DEMoCKATIC CLUBS.
They Meet and Organ re In metropolitan
Hall.


Hall.
The State League OF Democratic Clubs
met yesterday afternoon In Metropolitan
Hail. with President John r. Giaseoek in
the chair About 700 delegates were present
When the latter called the convention to
order he stated 1t as his opinion that the
League of Clubs was one OF the most i'm
portant factors In the campaign. and through
them, he believed. Democratic success would
be accomplished.
"Our work." said be, sin connection With
the State Central Committee. will aid
materially in the election of Grover Glove
land"
The committee on resolutions. consisting
OF f. b. Pond, j. W. B. Montgomery. j. h.
wilkins, c. b. Tully. Charles L. Weller. j.
4. Sullivan. Richard EagaD. Garret Nc
Enerney. Gavin McNab and E. Thrift.
reported in favor OF supporting the plat
form and candidates of the Democratic
party, and recommended that the name of
the league be changed to 1.-The Democratic
Society of California"
This change was suggested in order to
make the name uniform with that of the
organization in other States.
When the vote was taken the report was
adopted. and ii WAS decided to elect officers
at each convention, and that the president
should name all committees, including the
general committee.
Proceeding to the election of officers
Colonel John OByrne presented the name
OF John X. Glascock, who promptly de-
clined on account of the pressure of his
private business. Glascock then placed in
nomination II. p. Hammond, who was
elected by acclamation.
The new president thanked the eenyen-
tion for the honor and the secretary read
letters from w. L. Harrity, Chauneey +.
Black and Grover Cleveland regretting
their inability TO be present.
Vice-presidents were named as follows
William Henry, /. f. Marshall, J. Z. Muir
ply, J. ID. Arnett. w w. Foote, j. III.
O'Hare. Ii. A. Jasto, NJ. G. Marsh, George
Thompson, Il. ID. McCabe. o. A. Alex
ander, G. ii, Mitchell. +. +. Faber, w M.
Gibson. E. w. James, Henry c. Hall, +. A.
Coombs, p. MeGlinsky, j. Nj. c. Jasper,
Frank Brown and John McMullin.
r. I. Troy was chosen to act as perma-
neBt secretary and William d. English was
elected treasurer in spite of his protests.
Eleven candidates for delegates to the
National Convention of clubs which is TO be
held at Chicago on October were placed In
nomination and elected by acclamation.
They were: j. L. MeGratb, j. l.. Rathbone.
X. K. Robin, John O'Byrne, Charles l..
Weller, p. NJ ClarksoD, Mark l.. Mcdonald.
w. ID. Grady. Raleigh Barear and Garret
McEnerDey.
They were elected by reclamation.
The convention then adjourned.
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DEMOCRATIC NoMINATIoNs.
The Boss Men Getting Down to Activ'
Work at Last.


The Boss Men Getting Down to Active
Work at Last.
When the Democratic municipal conyen-
tien was called to order last night Chair
man Pond announced the following com-
mittees:
On Judieiary-C. II. Lindley. A. A. Wat
kins, Marcus Rosenthal. A. b. Mcguire,
Thomas w. Doyle, f. Kehrlein, J. 7. Lang
horne, p. j. Harvey. p. Boland, William
Craig. Frank T. Shea. f. d: Morgan, E. b.
Young. Frank McAleer, A. Comte Jr.
On Supervisors-A. G. Pausell, p. r.
Butler, j. ID. Phelap. Thomas NJ. Creagh.
Henry Payot, Jasper Mcdonald, I. r.
Barry, Msrsden Manson. P. NJ. Wellin, }.
ii. Webster.
On Board of Educaton-SampsoD Tams,
Howard Thompson, A. j. Morrison, }. y.
RheinsteiD, Frank Goad, Harry Wise. NJ.
w. Fleming, Henry Eickhoff, William T.
Sullivan. Charles Darlington, j. j. Murphy.
Samuel Polack. f. Detrick, l.. Lehman and
Thomas Minehan.
The report of the committee on platform
being called for Chairman Barry asked that
twenty-four hours be allowed ana ON mo-
tion this was granted
Suggestions for nominations for Super
visorS were called for and the following
were presented, TO be referred to the COM
mttee:
G1fSI w afd-M. y. w aFu, Al ItDlllDS'
Second Ward-Thomas Foley. S. SaDgui-
netti.
Third William Montgomery.
Fourth Ward-E. j. Reynolds, William
ii. Thornley,.
Fifth Ward-A. Andrews.
Sixth Ward-Chris Refs.
Seventh Ward-James Ryan.
Eighth Ward-James Humphrey, p. NJ
Ciarkson, Robert Day, Joseph r. Kelley.
Ninth Ward-H. Il. Goecken, L. j. Me-
Elroy.
Tenth Ward-William NJ. Hinton, T. G.
Sullivan, II. Borneman, James Mcminne-
han.
Eleventh ward.-D. R. Hunt, P. ]. Carr,
j. d. Griffin. jefferson G. James, ID. Nc
Sweeney.
Twelfth Ward = f. L. Shultz Geerge
Duffey; c. W. Welsh, +; W. Riechters. Ben
jamin II. Baird. John I. Sullivan.
For School Directors-George w. Patter-
son, DR.. II. r. Morton. DIR: G. w. Schen,
John j. DowIing, DR.. T. A. Rotanz, DIR. II.
Sylvester, Dr. G. 4. Clinton, Thomas g.
Carter. Joseph G. Morrissey, G. w. Ar
buckle, A. Captain, Ed ID. Hill, Jas. f.
Ryan. James r. DonlaD, William r. Pick
EFT. j. III. Rosewald, Thomas Il, Carew.
Fer Superior Judges Gong tern!.,Wiliam
sett, Duncan Hayne, William r. Daingsr-
field, Selden S. Wright. NJ. S. 1Ioran,
Rhodes Borden, Joseph Leggett, j. M. Sea-
well, Charles l.. Weller.
Police .Judges-Charlos T.. Conlon, Har-
yey T. Talcott, F. a: Hornblower, 5. Ii.
Regensberger. James j. II. LangaD, Thomas
f. Lawler, J. Bowers. j. T. Humphrey.
liam j. Locke. William j. Brobeck, Robert
O. Sturtevant, Frank III. Dunn. II. A.
Tobin, Kenneth Williams, Purdy Reiyea,
Samuel Haskins.
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PROPOSALS
For Painting SeheOlh uses.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
" new City Hall. San Frsncisco, Sept Ia. 1892.
Sealed proposals viii be received by the Superin-
tendent of Common schools. in open session OF the
board on WEDNESDAY, September 2S, 1892. from
TO $3.50 O'Clock p NJ, for furnishing labor, tools,
staging ladders ana falls. and painting the exterior
of ten seheolnsuses in this city and county in ac
eordanee w ith specifications which may be seen NJ
the ofdee OF Charles l. Havens. architect of the
Beard of EducatioD, room So, Flood building,
setIrhw est corner OF Fourth and Market streets.
Each hid must be accompanied by certified
check la the sum OF ten (le) per eeat OF amount
of the bid presented made payable 10 the order OF
the secretary OF the Board OF Education. condi-
fIona that II the proposal be accepted and the
tract awarded. aud II the bidder shall fall neg
lect execute . written agreement aud give the
bond required within six days after the award Is
made then and IN that case. the said check shall be-
forfeited TO the Board OF Education.
The Board reserves the right to re ect any or all
bids, as the public good may require.
The party OF parties to whom the contracts arc
awarded viii be required. pr Tor 10 at the time Of
the execution OF the contracts to ply the cost or
advertising.
Blank proposals furnished by the secretary
sela I'd GEORGE BEANST0N, Secretary
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A Brutal Husband,

Henry Weiman. a laborer. living at 375
Natoma street. assaulted his wife while
drunk yesterday morning, and beat her SC
badly that she may not recover.
Weiman was an employe Of Spreckeis'
sugar refinery up 20 few weeks ago, but
was discharged on account Of his intemper-
ate habits.
Yesterday morning he returned home In
his usual condition and becoming angered
at his wife's reproaches beat her terribly.
telephone message for an ambulance
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YOU GET HOLD OF The ROPE.
Then You Stick the Spur
Into Your Horse.
But If the Other Fellow Pulls Harder Than
Ycu Do He Wins the Mounted
Tug-of- War Prize.

"What is a mounted tug-of-war contest?"
This question was asked yesterday OF D.
r. McNein who is the father Of interna-
ti0nal tugs-Of-war.
well. my dear sir" answered the hand
some and chivalrie athletic manager. "a
mounted tug-of-war is very similar to tug
on cleats.
Horses are employed. and the animals
when properly trained seem to take as much
interest ia the sport as their riders.
when I left this city for New York !
had the pleasure Of witnessing mounted
tug-of-Tsr between members OF an artillery
company, and l can positively assure you it
was the most interesting and novel thing in
the way Of sport have ever looked at.
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and physician was at once sent to the Re-
eeiying Hospital and DR.. Somers went to
the house.
He found that the woman's body was a
mass of bruises and cuts and considered her
Injuries so dangerous that he refused to re-
move her.
DR.. S0mers notified the police Of the af-
fair and requested the arrest Of Weiman,
who disappeared Immediately after the as
sault and has not since been seen.
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Political Notes.

Political Notes.
The National Club held Its meeting last
Wednesday evening. There was large
attendance. Police Judge Campbell ad-
dressed the meeti ng on the topics of the
campaign. The drill corps have elected
Otto Wessling for their captain. They
have now reached the limit of 100.
A meeting was held by the Harrison and
Reid Club of this Forty second District at
its ball last plight. Instructions were given
in the Australian ballot system by b. +.
Woods, j. NJ. Franklin, r. +. Daggett and
others. X. c. Hughes was recommended by
the club as candidate for Supervisor Of
tie Sixth Ward.
The Fulton Club of the Thrty-seyenth
and Tbirty-eighth Assembly districts held
an enthusiastic meeting last evening at its
wigwam. corner of Cough and Fell streets.
Mrs. l.. Il. Savage was indorsed as the can
didate for State Senator from the Twenty
first Senatorial District. Remarks on the
issues of the day were made by Messrs. III.
Jacob, L. B Williams and Marc Anthony.
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worla,s Fair AasocIatiou.

Yesterday afternoon at meeting of the
Worlds Fair Association at the Chamber
OF Commerce w. !. Morgan resigned as di-
rector and j. r. Roberts was elected In his
stead. 1t was resolved to appropriate $3.50
toward making a sectional block on the
scale proposed for map of San Francisco.
The meeting adjourned until Friday, the
ts,cf
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"The contestants were all remarkably
good equestrians, and when any of them by
a mlsplay got pitched out of the pigskin he
was up again in a jiffy and pulling on the
rope like a good fellow.
"a mounted tug-of-war means contest
in which excitement. owing to the danger
attached, is paramount feature.
1.-THE tug-of-war which ! am at present
perfeeting viii take place at the Mechanics
Pavilion on the Both of November.
1T will be limited to eight teams of four
men riders on each side. and a suitable
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Social Notes.

The annual reception of the Maria Kip
Orphanage will take place on Saturday
next at the orphanage, $40 Harrison street.
Bishop Nichols will be present. tile children
will sing cantata. and medal will be pre-
sented to the most deserving girl. All inter-
ested in the orphanagc are most cordially
invited 10 attend. Lunch from IL to
O'clock.
The "Belvederes" will give their first
party OF the season this evening at Union
square Hall.
The grand festival and picnic Of the Swiss
Relief Society will be held at Woodward s
Gardens next Sunday.
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A nav onies in London.

The Western Union Company has opened
new Office at Mark Lane, London. This
Office is in the center Of the grain business
In London, and is intended to provide the
greatest pronptness. by means of direct
wire connection with the eoupany's ATTAIN
tie cables in handling eablegrams between
the grain trades on both sides of the ocean
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menced Wednesday afternoon and COM
pleted yesterday morning.
At the end OF the long dock at the oil
works a circular line of booms was for med
and the raft towed inside. where the chains
and cables were removed and it fell to
pieces.
There was very little work. although the
logs jumped in every direction. Not one Of
them got outside the booms.
All day yesterday gang OF men were
working to get the logs in shape and
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The Reason of 1t.

Gay-I see they've been having celebra-
tion in the town in which you live. What
was the occasion?
Grimm don't know do not live there
now. i moved away week ago.
Gay-Oh. | understand. They had the
celebration six days ago.
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Always at Work

When the pugillstfc thumper isn't humping.
Isn't humping.
Nor affecting from the miHions OF the law,
OF the taw,
He loves to keep the young reporter humping.
Porter humping
A-taking down the output Of his Jaw
or his jaw.-Ind ianapoliS Journal.
The morning call., 1892-09-16
RAPHAEL WE'LL & CO..
NV. Corner Post and Kearny Streets
sci
INVITATIONS TO SMILE.

"Why. Arduppe. how awfulsy thin you're
lookingw "Yes, old fellow. You see my
present diet is trife lowering" What
are you living on" my wife's rela-
IionS. Funny Folks.
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Decisive,

Van Spoon-Tell me, Miss Amabel, a
you engaged
AmabeI-Very nearly, think.
Van Spoon-Indeed! TO whom2
Amabel-To you.-New York Herald.
The morning call., 1892-09-16

THE interest In the China Painting Ex-
hibit at Sanborn, Vail 81 Co.'S does not
seem to abate il the number OF visitors is
any criterion. There are thirty-four ex-
hibitors. comprising the best OF our local
amateur and professional artists. The dis
play continues to-day, also Saturday and
Saturday evening until 10 o'clocks
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why He Said Grace.

Wagg-I suppose Bulifneh is the most
pious fellow l know.
Wooden-Whv. he never struck me that
way. In fact, always thought him rather
worldly.
Wagg-Well, happen to know for fact
that he never kisses girl without saying
grace.
Wooden-Wby, what in the world does he
do that forp
Wagg-Thats her name.-B0ston Courier.
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The Wrong Planet.

Telescope fakir-Step right up. ladies and
gents, and view the planet Mars. Five
cents, mum.
Old Iady-Oh, laws! hain't it found and
shiny?
Telescope fakir-Wil the bald-headed
gent please step away from in front of the
instrument Puck.
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Hardly Fair.

1t is hardly square to send blind man to
Jail for having no visible means of support,
or to commit deaf man without hear
iDg.-Alton Democrat
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Whv He WAS Happy.

The Newly Wedded-Of course l don't
come to the club any more. My wife makes
home perfectly delightful to me.
The Bacheior-Why, thought she was
out of town.
The Newly Wedded-Yes, she is.-Chi-
eago News
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So the Maxim SAYS.

Mrs. Keedick (praising young Mr.. Adlet
to her daughter)-He doesn't smoke, drink
or swear. He's a good boy and would be
true to you.
Miss Keedick Shaking her head)-He's
too good TO be true, mamma.-Truth.
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A Natural inquiry.

Eastern visitor (at San Francisco)-And
so that is the Golden Gate?
San Franciscan es. Whatare You look
ing for?
Eastern visitor = Where's st. Peter p
Puck.
The morning call., 1892-09-16

Alabama is named from an ancient Indian
tribe OF The Mississippi Valley. The name
j:self signifies "Here we rest"
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They,rs Ruahing In

The total number Of people who had reg
istered up to Is yesterday afternoon at the
new City Hall was 1866.
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A Chair Worth H.vInr.

Van Wieker-I called on girl tha other
night and sat down on chair that immedi-
ateiy began PLAYING a tune.
Clubberly-You don't say! What was
the tune?
Van Wicker Home, Sweet HON e.
Puck
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His Only Chance

"a man can't help his personal appear
anee," said Rowne de Bout. He can
select his eyes or his hair"
NO" replied Upson Downes, thought
fully; 'he is lucky il he can pick hi
teeth Puck
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Cleverly Kebuked.

She was remarkably pretty and she
seemed a little fiirtatious, too in her man.
ner, as she walked up to the soda fountain.
The debonair clerk was so overcome by her
charms that he could not forbear to make
the attempt to strike up an acquaintance
with her, so he wnked at her.
mo, thank you." she SAID; nothing but
lemon syrup In mine"
And he drew it with very red face
New York Press.
The morning call., 1892-09-16

although it has not been tried with such q
large amount Of timber before.
The work of towing will commence In a
day Or so.
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The Survival Of the Ftttest.
By retaining your baggage checks until you
reach this city you will save money, our rates
being lower than all others, viz: Trunks 35
cents each. Baggage called for and delivered 10
all trains, etc., at the above rates. Morton Spe-
claI Delivery. Ofiers-17 Geary street, 4o8
Taylor street and Oakland ferry depot.
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BERTELING has the only reliable methods to
fit defective SIGHT. 427 Kearny street.
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Nursery Rhymes Up the Date.

Nursery Rhymes Up the Date.
Coruseate, astral orb so small
0ceasioning our wondering stare.
Scintiilating over all
Like costly solitaire.
The uniettered young p ers on age Simon
Met piutocrat dealing in pies,
But failed TO work the erudits pieman
For wedge OF his merchandise.
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What She Feared.
He-I see by the paper that Kentucky
Congressman Is to open the Worlds Fair
with an Grafton.
She-Pm SO glad to hear It. was afraid
he might want to open 1t with corkscrew.
Detroit Free Press.