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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12
NO AUTUMN SHOW.
The State Floral Society Decides to
Paw Its Deficit,

The two questions most prominently
brought forward at the meeting of the
State Floral Society yesterday were,
"What shall we do with the deficit from
the spring exhibition?" and "What shall
be settled with regard to holding a flower
show next fall?
The full financial statement. which was
written upon the blackboard that all who
came might read. showed that the total ex-
penses of the flower show held by the
society in the Mechanics Pavilion last
spring bad amounted to exactly $3.50 %.
Upon this there still remains deficit Of,
approximately. $1,000.
No plan fer raising the amount was de-
efded upon at yesterdays meeting, but the
secretary read detailed account of the
receipts and expenditures of the last three
exhibitions prepared by w. II. Smythe.
The society, as a whole, was accused of
Indifference and ukewarmnesS In the mat
ter OF getting up the show. which Mr..
Snythe stated was partly accountable for
the fact that the receipts had not equaled
the expenditures. The committee. how
ever had found cause to return warm
vote OF thanks to Miss Smythe, Hiss Bailey
and Mrs. Harris
Inc question OF holding chrysanthemum
show. as usual, in November. was brought
forward. some of the members being of
opinion tnat while the society remains in
de- II would be better to decide upon
hnioing only two shows IN every three
years. That would make our next ex-
hibitior fall In the spring of 1894" said the
chairman. Professor Wickson. IL am in
favor OF no show till we pay our debts"
declared j, Henderson empbatcally. and
on the vote being taken 1t was found that
every member present agreed with him,
II was then put as a motion and unan-
ImousIy carried that the premium list be
Cancelled and the autumn show post
ponea.
"Tnisis an entirely different proposi-
with the Midwinter Fair" stated Pro-
fesscr Wickson. "As that will probably
somain open till June, We might reserve
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12
Fowler's Pet.

spoke he drew from the inside pocket of
his coat the weapon, remarking, "Abere it
is. I've had it for rhirty.four years. and
| don't know how long my father had It
before me, and he got it from my grand
father. who received it as present from
his father"
And such weapon. 1t measures from
the edge Of the muZzles, for there are
eighteen of them. to the extreme end of the
grip nine and a half inches, while the CYL
lnder, made up Of eighteen barrels which
reVolve on central rod connected with
the grip, Is six inches in circumference.
Inc barrels have bore that will admit an
ordinary-sized lead pencil. The trigger.
unprotected by guard. is Of the ring pat
tern; Inc weapon Is a self-cocker. and
was Quilt before the days of modern car
tridges, for each barrel has attached to II
nipple for the old style percussion cans.
when the trigger Is pulled it raises the
hammer half an inch wide, and when IL
comes down it strikes two caps. CAUSING
the discharge OF two barrels at one time.
Inc weight Of this most extraordinary
weapon OF ancient times. which looks like
poGHet eoition OF a modern mitralleuse
or dotcnklss gun, Is two pounds. On
the grip can be seen the word Landau
but the makers name is obliterated hv
rust. W
Mr.. Fowler said that he was unable tn
give a history of the weapon. eycent IN Gov
that bis great-grandfather, William Ed
ward Fowler Of London, had used If in a
duel or two. and that since it had bean
used in two or three more duels. but with
what results he could not say. 'But can
say" he added as he was taking his leave
"that 1t was of good service to me at one
time. A lot Of men attacked me once
and when pulled it from my pocket and
pointed 1t at them they let me alone"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12

our efforts for spring show at the fair.
1t was decided to consider the matter Tor
month before coming to decision.
The committee appointed to report on
badges showed a pretty and appropriate
device. consisting of yellow California
poppy EN- broidered upon a strip OF Dlack
ribbon. The badge was not adopted. now
ever. but held over for consideration II
future meeting.
A number of gracefully arranged nowsIs
were exhibited in front of the president S
able. At the conclusion OF the business
proceedings the members present votsd
nnon their merits. vase OF beautifully
tinted cabmscandens. mixed with trailing
passion vine. shown by Professor Wick
son. won the prize. which consisted OF
framed photograph.
The members Of the State Floral So
ciety were gratified to learn that Miss
Adelaide Elliott, a member of the So
ciety, has been appointed one of the
Judges of chrysanthemums at the Worlds
Fair
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EIGHTEEN SHOTS.
An Old-Time Revolver of
English Make.
it Is Owned by William Edward
Fowler, and Has Been Used in
at Least Five Duels.

THAT is quite an historic pistol of which
you have an account in THE CALL the
other morning." was what William Ed
ward Fowler of 206 Pacific street said yes
terdsy after Introducing himself to q
CALL man.
Eyes. 1t is interesting on account of its
associations and from the fact that it was
used in duel at one time"
"One duel" said Mr.. Fowler. sneeringly
that's nothing. I've got one that's been
used in four or five duels and it's good
yet"
Possibly there are a number of pistols
that have been used in more than two or
three duels-"
THAT'S all right" added Mr. Fowler in
terrupting. 'but it isn't every day that
you can see such pistol as this" and as
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12
WILL STICK TO HER.
Young Mr.. Turner Will Not Desert
Mrs. Jameson.

1t seems to be a case Of financial strn-
gency just now with the gallant Arthur
Turner, who eleped about month ago
with Mrs. Lou Jameson from Victoria.
He is in town looking for work-and
things are dull all around.
Papa Turner, Victoria's Minister of
Finance and Agriculture. has written to
Arthur that the fatted calf will be killed
upon the return of the prodigal; or. what
is better still. that he shall have carte
blanche here or elsewhere I'll"
Now. the IF" is fatal. says Arthur. 1t
means give up the woman.
.'I'll fight it out on these lines" he says
herOically.
When they first eloped Mrs. Jameson
aud young Turner came to this city. The
financial stringency had not affected them
yet. and all was plain sailing
Then the panic came. Funds gave ont.
and it looked as though "love in a cot
tage" would have to be the only way out,
unless separation should take place.
thought of, both declared, and they put
their heads together to devise ways and
means whereby the pot could be kept boil
ing and the woodpile replenished during
the approaching winter days.
And the result of these cogitations was
that she stayed at the summer resort or at
some out-of-town place. while he came to
the metropolis to find work. Mr.. Turner S
accomplishments are varied and ne should
not long be out of job.
He is we'll educated and wears good
clothes. as we'll as a perennial smile. He
would make good appearance in retail
clothing store or behind the counter of a
fancy goods house.
But work is scarce. The times are hard,
and at least until work is commenced on
the Midwiuter Fair foundations Mr.. Tur-
ner may find it difficult to obtain employ
ment.
BE is plucky, though. He says he will
stand by the woman of his aud Mr..
Jamies0n's choice to the bitter end.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12
LEGAL NOTICES.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE CITY
i and County Of san Francisco state OF Calilor-
nia-In the matter of the estate OF ELLA WHITE.
deceased. Notice to creditorS-Notice Is hereby
given to all persons having claims against the es-
tate of ELLA WHITE, deceased. to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers TO the undersigned.
sol. r. SCHEELINE, administrators OF said estate,
at his once 2l6 Pine street, San francisco. within
four months from the date OF the first publication
of this notice, or such claims Will be forever
barred ,oo,
SOL E. SCHEELINE. Administrator
e. w. BAKER. Attorney. auo So 5t
NOTICE TO CREDITORS-EsTATE OF Ma
IN THANIEL d. PORTER, deceased. Notice is
hereby given by tho undersigned. MARTHA A.
RICK ER executrix OF the estate OF NATHANIEL
n PORTER, deceased. to the creditors Of and all
persons having claims against the said deceased.
10 Exhibit them with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first publication Of
nODGE & FRY No. 906 Broadway Oakland, Cal
ifornfa the same being her place for the transac-
tion of the business OF the said estate
MARTHA A. KICKER
Executrfx of the estate OF NATHANIEL D. POR-
TER, deceased.
DODGE FRY, attorneys for Executrix, Oak
land, Cal jy22 st Sa
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12
STOLE BANCROFT'S PAPER.
Two Clever Thieves Caught by De-
fective COdy.
STOLE

A. l.. Bancroft has printing and lltho-
graphing office on First street. from which
paper valued at Sc ream has been disap-
pearing at the rate Of two reams day.
The owner OF the Office learned yesterday
who was responsible for the loss Of his
stock. He caused the arrest of Michael
Crane. formerly employed by MIN as a
printer, and John OKane Of 719 California
street for stealing the paper. Crane was
discharged week ago. and with key
made by himself and O'Kane entered the
building every morning and walked away
with bundle of paper. They sold some
Of the paper to local printers, to whom
they represented themselves as members
of firm in Oakland which failed recently.
The rest of it was found by Detective
Cody. who caught the men yesterday aft
erno0n, in q saloon at the corner Of First
aud Mission streets.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

@ Dividend Notice-At q Meeting of
the Board of Directors OF the Mavfower
gravel Mining Company. held this day. dividend
lNo l0) Of ten (l0c) cents per share was declared
payable August ID, 1898, AZ the ONCE Of the COM
pany. rooms 3, 10, $50 Pine SC. D. NJ. KENT
San Francisco. Aug. 10, 1898. Secretary.
NoTE-On and after September /. 1898, the
omces OF the company will be removed to rooms
"a. 80 and SO. Same building b. NJ. KENT,
"uAAta Secretary.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12

Mrs. Charles Narbomzill. the wife of the
blind cook. who was taken suddenly i'll on
a public street and hurried 20 the Receiv-
ing Hospital, where she gave birth to a
baby boy. Is still in that institation, doing
we'll under the care Of the matron and
the attending physician. The baby is also
doing well. A representative. of THE
CALI. handed Mrs. Narbomzill IS yester-
day. sum den ated for her by Charles M.
Leevy ne sum was very thankfully
recqiyad
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12

W. Cure Gu aranteed-French Fee
49, male pills never fall in suppression monthly
periods, no matter what cause; always produce
enect desired: ladies, health delicate or other
CONDITIONS. should use them. MRS. DAVlES
1895 Market st. Murphy bldg. r. SO. Sd foor.ap2O
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12

William Stress, musician. aged %, was
arrested yesterday on complaint of Mrs.
Emelia Siross for battery. The parties re-
side at 3 McDermOtt place.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-12

CITUATION WANTED BY A YOUNG MAN
- used to saloon work porter: can drive, care
for horses; willing to be useful. Address c. H.,
243 Hickory ave. aull 2t*
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
PACIFIC COAST NOTES.

A LARGE deposit Of gypsum has been
discovered at Coalinga, Fresno County,
Cal, and an analysis by Prof. Hilgard
shows it equal to the best. Extensive
preparations are made for opening it.
THE Elk City mines are declared to
constitute the greatest gold placer camp
in the United States, embracing 40
square miles, which is nearly all the
watershed of the upper South Fork of
the Clearwater River.
AT Stockton, Cal, a 12-year-old lad
named Gibbons was drawing a spear
from piece of driftWOod when young
rattlesDake which had been floating on
the timber, but which had until now es-
capped notice, darted out, coiled about
his leg, and drew back his head to strike
The lad cried out with fear, when
companion struck at the snake with a
where it was quickly dispatched. The
startling incident unnerved young Glib
bons completely.
THE Northern Pacific Railway Com
panv will build the line PROJECTED in
British Columbia by the BurroN Inlet
& Fraser River Railway Company.
FRANK d. WELLS, from the Harqua
Hala mines, in Yuma County, Ari., re-
up S150,000 as the result of the last
months run. This is said to be the
largest chunck of gold ever run into
one bar.
RECENTLY Mrs. Carter proceeded to
Round Valley, Cal, from the Ukiah
reservation on horseback. While
rounding a hill on the return the weight
of the horse precipitated landslide
Mrs. Carter and her horse were buried
in the shifting debris and apparently
instantly sutfocated.
THE Rogue River Courier mentions a
nugget of gold brought in by Brodie
Custer from his placer mine. 1t was
about the size of your hand and
weighed at the bank 2l3 ounces, which
multiplied by seventeen amounted to
5000. 1t was found lying on the bed
rock where the soil had been washed
away in ground-sluicing this winter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12

and carriage drives on persons suffering
from the ailment in question, and he
accordingly subjected some patients to
treatment by vibration, placing them
for this purpose in an arm chair to
which were impaired rapid oscillatory
movements by means of a special
mechanism set in motion by electricity.
Amelioration is generally felt after the
fifth or sixth sitting-the painful phe-
nomena are chiefly influenced, the shak-
ing becomes less, the stiffness seems to
disappear, and the patients walk better
and sleep quietly and well. De la
Tourette, assuming such good results to
be due to the diffusion of the vibrations
over the whole Uranium to the brain,
constructed helmet, the sheets of
which exactly encased the head of the
subject, and which was surmounted by
a plate having upon it a small motor;
insomnia, not due to organic brain dis
ease, migraine and neurasthenia were
greatly benefited by this application,
and its good effect, as a powerful soda
tive, to the nervous system has also
been proved
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
Unjust Taxation.

It is unjust to tax the stomach with burthens
that it cannot bear. Many silly people thus
tyrannize that faithful servitor until it rebels
and Furnishes them as they deserve Dyspepsia
is usually the child OF gastronomic folly, bu:
whether this or the natural associate of inherent
feebleness from childhood it is surely and pleas
antly remediable with Hostetters Stomach Bit
tiers, the finest and most highly sanctioned gas
trio tonic in existence. AS a result of the tine
impaired to the stomach, and the increased &C
tiyitv of the digeetive and assimilative action,
insured by the persistent use of this benign in
yigorant general stamina is augmented the
nerves strengthened and tr&nquilized, and a
tendency to insomnia and hypochondriasis de-
feated Biliousness, chills and fever, rheuma-
tsm and kidney troubles are conquered by this
admirable medicine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
a Remarkable Coincidence.

The deaths of Thomas Jefferson and
John Adams formed a remarkable CO.
incidence They died on the Fourth Of
July, 1926, almost at the same hour.
They were both members Of the COM
mittee that framed the Declaration Of
Independence, both signed it, both had
and Presidents of the United States,
and both had lived to a great age,
Adams died at Quincy at the age of al
most 81 years; Jefferson died at Month
cello, Va, at the age Of almost "a years
They died exactly fifty years almost to
an hour after they had cast their votes
in favor Of the Declaration of indie
pendence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
Sacred Books Galore.

The religious element will not be neg
lected at the Worlds Fair. In the ex-
hibit of the American Bible Society will
be copy of the original King James
edition of the Bible, which was published
in 1911. There will also be displayed
fac smile of the first page Of the first
Bible ever printed, the famous Mazarin
Bible of 1850, and a copy Of the Biblia
Pauperum, representing the style Of
printing from wooden blocks before the
invention of movable type. The En-
glish HeXapla, showing the six early
versions Of the Scriptures at single
opening, together with the Greek text,
will also be exhibited. To demonstrate
the great advancementin the publication
Of the Bible in other tongues, Rev. f. w.
Gilman, who has charge Of the foreign
department Of the society's business,
has selected large number of works
that are printed by the society," in nearly
all Of the 800 languages in which the
Scriptures have beenspublished. Per-
haps the unique feature of the Bible So
ciety's part in the exposition will be a
free distribution Of the New Testament,
and to meet the probable demand 250,-
600 copies of the fVe-cent edition have
already been printed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
Deafness Can't Be Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional rem dies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachan Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or imper
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result and unless the inflamma-
tion can be taken out and this tube restored to
it's normal condition hearing will be destroyed
forever nine cases out of ten are caused by CO.
rh, which is nothing but inflamed condi-
tion of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness caused by catarrh) that we
cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars, FREQ
f. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists 75c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
An ODServant Feline.

A member of the Geological Society
says: Il once had a cat which always
sat up to the dinner table with me, and
had his napkin round his neck and his
Plate and SOME R ifs was he used h5 P3W
and behaved with extraordinary de-
corum. When he had finished his fish
[ sometimes gave him a piece of mine.
One day he was not to be found when
the dinner-ben rang, so we began with
out him. Just as the plates were put
around puss came rushing upstairs and
sprang into his chair, with two mice in
his mouth. Before he could be stopped
he dropped mouse on his own plate
and then one on mine. He had divided
his dinner with me, as | had often di-
yided mine with him. ''-LOndon An
e3cp)S
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
POSITIVE PROOF,
A Strong Claim to Make, and Claim to
Make Strong.

Make Strong.
The marked benefit which people in
run down or weakened state of health
derive from Hoods Sarsaparilla, con-
clusively proves the claim that this
medicine "makes the weak strong" 1t
does not act like a stimulant, imparting
fictitious strength from which there
must follow reaction Of greater weak
ness than before, but possessing just
those elements which the system needs
and readily seiZes, Hoods Sarsaparilla
builds up in perfectly natural way, all
the weakened parts, and acts upon the
blood as purifier and vitalizer, and as
sists to healthy action those important
organs, the kidneys and liver.
II can hardly estimate the benefit re-
ceived from using Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Last summer | was Frustrated for nearly
three months, from poor circulation of
blood as | thought, although my physi
clan treated me for nervous trouble.
This spring the same symptoms re-
turned, and | concluded to be my own,
physician, and began using Hoods
Sarsaparilla. | have not lost one day
from my work, and feel like a different
person since using it.
"My daughter, age nine years, has al
ways complained Of her stomach hurt
ing her, and she has had treatment for
that ailment, by my physician, without
benefit. Since using Hood's Sarsaparilla
I have heard not one complaint from
her, and her appearance surely indi-
Gates a decided change for the better.
Consequently, from personal and family
use, / cannot say too much in praise of
Hoods Sarsaparilla." R. J. RILEY,
Business Manager Gazette, St. Clairs-
willie Ohio
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
A Man OF the World.

Chauncey Depew remarks: 'When
/ attend a dinner of my German fellow
citizens | am German. When [ sit
down to a banquet Of the sons Of New
England [ am a descendent of the Pill
grim fathers. I am also an Irishman at
Irish dinners, Frenchman at French
dinners, etc. | have, on a pinch,
changed c! my nationality three times in
sr OF tWeHbywr ho tPsr and
digestion for it [ expect to attend the
opening of the Worlds Fair in Chicago.
If [ should be called upon to speak
presume l shall have no difficulty in
demonstrating that [ am a direct de-
scendant of Christopher Columbus"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
SOMETIME-A DREAM.
RY EMMA J.. SOUTHWORTH.

Sometime we two will live joyous life,
For us the birds will chant in tuneful rhyme,
For us with nectar sweet the flowers be rife,
And for our joys all things combine, some
time.
Sometime the storms wild blast shall never beat,
Our flowers ne'er shall lie beneath the rhine
And SHOWS of Winter-tme. In our retreat
All seasons shall be beauteous spring, some
time.
Sometime the morn shall dawn in splendOr
bright;
On tranquil balmy air the distant chime
OF matin bells shall float to greet the light,
All nature wake in harmony sometime.
Sometime the eve to the perfect day shall be
AS the bugle's truce to the martial air sub
lime,
Or sweet refrain to tender melody
Lulling the weary heart to rest, sometime.