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FASHION NOTES.
One Way to Cut n Swell.

1t is quite possible to secure for one's
self very stunning outfit, such as jewels
and handsome rig, at least long enough
to make some calls, and by not paying a
cent for 1t. Mrs. So and So being good
customer, can have what she wants sent
home 'son approval" and che may keep it
two or three days if she likes. The firm
may know very we'll that she uses the
things meanwhile. Indeed, perhaps she
stops in at the store with something on
that is designated ''on approval" at that
moment on her account, but then she
wears things very carefully and they are
returned in perfect condition. Mrs. So
Morning journal and courier., 1893-08-02
D. NJ. WEIGH &c SON

D. M. Weigh aLE5SS &c SON
200 Large Fine Cutting Water
melons at 26c each.
80 boxes large bright Lemons, 12c doz.
Tho finest Sugar Loaf Pines loo each.
Worlds of Currants, Blackberries, Rasp-
berries and Huckleberries at low prices.
- 100 bushels Native Potatoes, 25c peck.
IS punches ripe Yellow Bananas, Is and
2Oc dozen.
Try our Boiled Ham, all ready for table.
Try pkg of Rex Lemonade, DC one pkg
will make 10 glasses of finest lemonade.
Butter! Butter!
Our finest Elgin Creamery Butter 26c
lb, lbs $1.0O. The quality Is Al and
warranted to suit.
Moxie! MOxie!
If you are nervous and tired drink
MOXIE. If you are thirsty Moxie will
cool you. We are selling Moxie to new
customers every day. You ought to try
IL. Ask for a sample bottle
Moxie! Moxie!
Agent for Frank Parsons goods: Sure
Death to Water Bugs, Fatal Foods for Bats
and Mice, Goodbye, Bedbugs. The above
goods sold with guarantee.
Kindling Wood, bbls for $1.OO.
Try Rex Gelatine, all favors, only 1Oc
package.
ID. n. WEIGH & SON,
28 and 80 Congress Avenue,
Branch, Grand Avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-08-02

thousands It has been estimated that by
the end of twenty-four hours a single
germ will have multiplied itself into more
than 16, 500, 900 germs. And do not fail
to notice the ''more."
Morning journal and courier., 1893-08-02
gumrna1 aud Courier.

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The morning call., 1893-12-24
THE MAGAZINES.

The fourteenth volume of Scribner's
Magazine. from July to December, incIu-
sive. has been bound and issued by the
great publishing house whose name 1t
bears. 1t would be difficult to find in the
same compass more valuable m after bear
ing upon current literature. The engrav-
in gs. too, seem to have gained a double
charm when grouped in book form. The
whole volume shows evidence of careful
workmanship. For the coming year the
magazine promises rich treat. In th e
January number. VIII CHI is just from the
press. appears the first great fiction fea-
ture, serial. John March, Southerner,"
by George w. Cable, the author of "Old
Creole DAYS" This is the first long novel
that Mr.. Cable has published in many
years, and Is most dramatic story of the
new South. Serial stories by j. Nj. Barrie
and George Meredith are announced TO be-
gin later. Another feature of this year
will be series of special frontispieces
selected by the eminent art critic, Philip
Gilbert Hamerton. to represent the tenden-
cles OF contemporary art. Each picture
Will be accompanied with brief article by
Mr.. HamertOn and a portrait of the artist
whose painting is reproduced.
The COSMOPCLITAN.-Am the lead
ing magazines of America the "Cosmopoli-
tan" easily holds its own. AS was ex-
pected. its circulation has rapidly in
creased since the recent reduction in price
to Is cents nnmber. and 1t is now more
formidable rival than ever to its chief CON-
petitors. With no diminution either in
size. literary quality or excellence
OF illustrations, 1t Is now issued at
price so reasonable as to provoke
incredulity. The December number
is mostly devoted to series of articles by
distinguished authors on the Worlds Fair,
designed to furnish descriptive and pic
torial souvenir Of the Columbian EXPOSE
ton. Of course there are the usual snort
stories and the excellent literary and scien-
tifc apartments.
THE GERMANIA.-The January issue OF
this deservediy popular monthly is the
peer Of any German magazine published
In America. 1t opens with finely illus
trated article on the Midwinter Fair,
which many Germau-Amercan will
doubtless send back to his fatherand.
In no better way can the old
folks at home" be made acquaint ed
with the beauties of our Sunset City, The
literary matter in this number is above the
average. and IN short the Germania can be
commended without reserve as emineptly
deserving the liberal support of all Ger
transporting people who have cast their
lot in this country. Published by j. G.,
Jens & Co.. San Francisco
The OVERLAND. The January Over
land opens wi h bit of verse. wind and
Wave." by Charles Warren Stoddard Illus
trated by Solly Walter. The notable arti.
cles of the number are: "Some Comments
on Babies" by Milicent w. Shinn: "a
Modern Jewish View of Jesus of Maya
reth." by Jacob Voorsanger; William L.
Coleman" by A. 5. Hallidie. and "Kaiana
and the Shark God." by Mabel FL. Clossep.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
THE CAPTIVE BALLOON EXHIBIT.

posed 10 use the ladies' reception parlor
for series of teas. where a cup of tea
VIII be dispensed gratuitously every after
noon TO lady visitors.
The historical exhibit made by the
Meils-Fargo Company at the Colum bIan
EXPOSITION will have a place in the '49
Mining Camp. as part of he history of
the early days on the Pacific Coast.
horticultural day" Is the latest add.
ton to the list OF special days. Its ceIe.
bration will be under the auspices Of the
State Board OF Horticulture. Mr.. Lelong
secretary Of the board, Is corresponding
with the represen tatiyes of the fruit.
growing counties with view of having a
fruit day as well.
Frederick Phinney. the director of the
Iowa State band. which Is to be one of the
features OF Opening day." has arrived
from the East and Is registered at the
Palace Hotel.
The electric scenic theater is 10 be CON-
structed by a syndicate, which is repre-
sented in this city by Vicente Cornelv
and 1t will be pushed toward compilation
as rapidly as possible. 1t will be located
just north of the south drive, in the rear
OF the Administration BUILDING. The new
location will! afford an excellent oppor-
tunity for the handsome building which is
to contain the theater. The interior will
be deliberately fitted up, and will undoubt-
eoiy De quite as popular as the similar
tneater which created such sensation at
the Columbian Exposition. The stage
picture In this instance will be a view Of
The morning call., 1893-12-24
SPECIAL EDITIONS.

Orm onde, the greatest horse of the GEN.
fury, and Directum, the champion trotting
stallion of the world, form the subjects of
the two large pictures that this year &C
company the Christmas issue OF the Chi
cago Horseman. They are spirited pic
lures. both admirably executed, and will
be highly priced by horsemen, particularly
those who reside in California, which halls
Directum as a true native son Of the Gold
en- West, while Ormonde. so soon as he
shall have become fully acclmated. will
undoubtedly claim citizenship. Besides
the two large Illustrations the Horseman
presents with this issue number of other
counterfeit presenlnents" of the equine
aristocraey Of both East and West The
past year has been a great one 10 trotting
circles, and the present issue of the great
morse paper Is invaluable as preserving a
record, In convenient shape. of the many
notable events of the year. There is more
information anent the horse, more of both
The morning call., 1893-12-24

Santa Barbara sea lions and sea tigers are
bigger and holder than the Cliff House
seals. When fed their oar and splashings
can be heard all over the grounds.
The ostrich farm will be another attrac-
tion. Thirty birds arrived on Friday. and
among tile lot were six chicks less than
six weeks old. Chicks have never be fore
been exhibited at an exposition and ought
to attract large crowd.
The scenic railway will also be in partial
operation. One of the large restaurants
will be open and part of the G-rman viii
lage will be glad to welcome visitors.
The Colorado gold mine Is far enough
advanced To permit the public to view its
many mysteries. 1t is located just across
the south driveway and Dante's Inferno.
This exhibit shows gold mine in full
operation-mep with picks. hosting ma
chimes and underground railroad. all In
active working order. William KeaSt, the
inventor, is native of England, but has
been a resident of GilleD County, Colorado.
where he bias been working in gold mines
for years. Mining experts. professors from
mining schools and educators generally
have commented fav0rably upon the mode
and have recommended students to visltit
for the sake of the practical information
there to be obtained.
Tehama County is to be represented in
the Northern ana Central California build
ing.
The exhibits ara now being collected at
Red Bluff. and the News of that city re-
ports that the display of fresh. evaporated
and AIMED fruits is surprisingly complete
and Is sure TO command wide attention at
the exposition. Fruit has been pouring
into Red Bluff for this purpose by the
wagon load, and jellies have been coming
In jars 10 collections of hundred and as
high as ten hundred, prepared by single
families. A friendly rivalry has sprung
up among the people of Tehama County,
and the result is that their display is going
TO be very handsome ore.
Official Photographer Taber's building
will be located south and west of the
Mechanical Arts building. under the edge
OF the wooded knoll near the spur railroad
track leading in to the structure. 1t is pro-
The morning call., 1893-12-24
DIED
DIED.
Bergson. Ole McAuliffe, Katie
Christensen, Fred Marshall. HOraIio S.
Casey. James W. PahL Richard
Fahey. Katie A. Pollard Gladys F.
Hansen, Martinius Stevens, Nellie A.
Lahaille, Leon E. Sternberg, JAKE

STEVENS-In this city, December 80 1893 Nell
lie A, beloved wife OF Joseph e. Stevens. and
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Herbert a ma
tive OF London. England, aged 81 years.
EB The funeral will take place THIS DAY
Sunday, at 3 80 O'Clock A. NJ, from Der late
residence, 247 seventh street. Interment pri-
vate, IN Holy Cross Cemetery.
HANSEN-In this city. December 90, 1898 Mar
tinius, beloved husband of Anna Christine Han
sen. native of ABBY, Tjylingsogn, Norway
aged a years l0months ana l day. A member
of Marine Engineers Association No. 30 and
Memorial Lodge No. TIA. A o. u. W.
&g-Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY
Sunday. at O'Clock p. M. from the par
Tors of Martin q Morrison, lis Geary street
Interment !. o. o. f. Cemetery.
MARINE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION No 35-
Members are hereby notified TO assemble at our
readingrooms tn DAY Sunday. at O'Clock
P. M, TO attend the funeral of our late brother
NJ. Hansen. BY order.
CHARLES S. TRUE, Rec and Cor Sec.
NJ ARSHALL-In this city. December 22, 1898
Horatto s., beloved husband OF Jennie Marshall
and father of John S Marshall, a native Of
Inc. aged 81 years.
@-Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully Invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY
Sunday, at O'Clock p. NJ, from his late
residence 1913 O'Farrell street. Intsrment pri-
waite.
LAHAlLLE-fn this city December o. 1893
leon T.. beloved son of John and Mary a
halle and brother of Leonie and John Lahaile.
The morning call., 1893-12-24

The port of New York, with the BROOKLYN
bridge and sll the large buildings of the
great city standing forth in due prom
inence. The electrical effects will depict
In realistic way every change OF nature
shown from dawn to night. First, there
will be a scene at dayhreak; the sun will
rise. and the busy scenes Of one Of New
York's busiest days will begin al
most Immediately. The day selected for
this representation is the day of the great
Columbian naval parade, and the vessels
will be seen moving in the foreground Just
as they did on that memorable occasion
Storm features will be introduced in very
effective manner; the thunder will roar,
lightnings will flash, and the day will be
almost turned into night; but suddenly
everything will clear away again. the sun
will come out, the rainbow will spread
across the sky, and after the sun goes
down in blaze of glory the beautiful
evening will come on. Then the moon
will rise; the lights of the city will stand
out distinctly. and the entire scene will be
brought to close with realistic repre-
sentation of Midnight in the metropolis.
The following gratifying telegram was
received yesterday at headquarters:
CHICAGO. ILL.,, December %. 1893.
Hon. N. II. de Young. director General Cdl.
Gornid Mfdlctnter International Exposition
San Francisco, Cal: Have pleasure IN advis.
ing you that we will accept your draft for $4,000
as our contribution TO the Midwin er Fair
which we hope and trust will be very great
success. (Signed) GEORGE M. PULLMAN.
A feature of the Midwinter Fair will be
a series Of balloon ascensIons. The bal
loon will be attached TO cable operated
by steam. This will be located adjacent
to the Enclosure where the balloon Will be
filled. The height to which the balloon
Will go will be about $500 feet. The gas
for filling the balloon will be manufactured
in the grounds. The car will have accom-
mediation for fifteen persons. Every
Thursday and Saturday will be reserved
for military practicing. Another balloon.
which will not be captive, will also be
used. In this it is proposed to make trips
ranging from 100 TO 800 miles. Sunday
mornings will be devoted to military
practice on the captive balloon. Captain
The morning call., 1893-12-24
night. Mrs. Covey was seriously injured.
Purcell was charged with battery and fast
driving
HARD-TIMES CAUCUS.
The Press Club Give an Amusing
High links.

The California Press Club gave Christ
mas high jinks last evening, but In view
OF the prevailing financial crisis a more
appropriate title was given out. viz.
"Hard-times Caucus"
There was an unusually large attend
ance. and the interesting as we'll as anus
ing programme was appropriately re-
ceived.
Hugh Hume opened the ceremonies with
a lew humorous remarks and was followed
by large number of amusing specialiies.
Shor t-skIrted damsels from the streets of
Cairo varied the entertainment. An i'm
prOviSed minstrel performance with James
Swinnerton and Il. B. Davenport as end
men proved very amusing feature.
Queen Lily's eX-orchestra rendered a
few musical selections, which were well
given. Brief discourses. Instrumental
and vocal solos and witty impersonatiOn
OF an Oriental dance by Eddy Foy COM
pleted the regular programme. after which
the guests were entertained at the table
until late hour. The whole affair was a
decided success.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
CONCESSIONS OPEN TO-DAY.
The Scenic Theater Will Be
Built.
TEHAMA COUNTY TO EXHIBIT.
Horticultural Day Is the Latest Ad-
dition to the List of Days to
Be Specially Observed.

There will be plenty of attractions this
afternoon at the Midwinter Fair grounds.
Although no srecial features have been
arranged for. still large number of con-
cessions will be open, while others will be
far enough advanced TO permit of salts
factory inspection.
The Santa Barbara Amphibion will be
one center of attraction. The manage
meDt have very generously agreed to
donate oDe-half the gross receipts to-day
toward the general fund of the fair.
Everybody in San Francisco. at least, has
seen the sea lions at the Cliff House at
long range. In the Amphibion the ami
mails are only about ten feet away. These
The morning call., 1893-12-24
DOUBTFUL PAPER.
Grave Charge Against an
Attorney.
COMPLAINT OF A CLIENT.
lie Claims That He Has Been
Defrauded.
A STATEMENT OF HIS CASE.
The Matter to Be Investigated by
the Bar Association-His
Clients Story.
STATEMENT OF HIS CASE.

long complaint has been made to the
Gan francisco Bar Association by one F.
Y. DubOlss against James II. Greedy, an
attorney. who has an Office at 211 Suffer
street and whose residence is at I721 Mar
. ket street, Oakland. Duboiss signs him.
self the President of the Magnesite Ocher
Company at 713 Sansome street"
The burden of Duboiss' complaint is
that Greedy has been the cause of his
losing $4,000. In his crude way be charges
MI. Greedy with defrsuding him out of
that amount. bat his explanation of the
relations between himself and the lawyer
does not support that charge. That is.
there IS nothing to show that Greedy be-
came $4,000 richer by the transaction.
Last February. so Duboiss informs the
grievan ce committee of the association, he
engaged Greedy to recover for him an &C
count of $4,000 said to be owing TO him by
+. ID. Cowing. living in Alameda. Greedy
went ahead with the matter. so DubOiss
supposed, and attached some property
owned by Cowing in this city. He did not
at the same time attach Cowipg's home
stead in Alameda though, and the lay
mind OF Duboiss was puzzled thereat.
o. For the attachment proceedings Duboiss
says ne paid to Greedy Sl2 90. and that not
being quite enough. according to the lat
ter's representation, he gave him So 80
more. This would seem to settle the fact
at least. of The payment of the attachment
expenses.
Subsequently, the complainant alleges,
". J. Peal OF Oakland informed him in
Creely's office during the attorneys ab-
sence just then that ali the attachments
against COwing had been dismissed and
that Cowing had turned over all his prop
erty to his wife.
An exclamation was naturally in order
and when Greedy was interrogated about
it he told Duboiss that he had succeeded
In Obtaining $500 in cash from Cowing,
and three pTomIsSOry notes besides, the
notes being for equal sums, aggregating
$500, running for three, six and nine
months respectively, a. per cent interest.
with Mrs. COwing's Endorsement upon
them. From the $500 he deducted Sl2O
for attorneys fees. a1d when, eventually.
hoisssobtained.the notes he noticed that
they lacked the supposed Endorsement of
Mrs. COwing.
He claims that he has never been able to
get any satisfaction from Mr.. Greedy, and
broadly charges that the attorney robbed
his client TO the amount of $4,000.
The grievance committee is composed of
John a. Wright, chairman. w. F. Herrin,
l.. b. Young, in whose Office Creely read
law. Charles Page and P. T. Harding, and
1t will take III the matter at its next
meeting
The morning call., 1893-12-24

the practical and sentimental phases OF
mans relationship to the noble animal.
packed in between the two ithogra phed
covers OF this issue than is contained in
many learned treatise on the horse. 1t is
number upon which both ed tors and
readers are to be congratulated. TIE
Horseman, Chicago. ILL.,
IHE WAvE-In the Christmas Wave
there is so much that is good that 1t seems
unlikely that anything will be skipped by
one who chances through its many pages.
Inc fronfispiece in colors is an acceptable
piece OF art work and the Illustrations in
oiack and white which abound on every
PAGE are OF more than usual merit Among
the well-known writers whose work is here
presented are George ID. SQuires, E. Ii.
Hamilton, Edward Morphy and Emma
Francis Dawson. The artists include Ar
thur L. Mathews. +. Swinnerton and Solly
Walter. What more could you ask for
Christmas feast?
IHE MoNIToR.-The Christmas number
OF this od-estabished religious weekly is
In every way worthy of commentator. 1t
contains vast amount Of valuable in
formation relating to the foundation and
growth of the Catholic church on this
coast, anG IS mbelllshed with a large
number OF well-executed engraviDgs. A
mammoth supplement- furnishes excellent
pictures of The alumni of St. Mary's Col
lege from 1872 to 1893, inclusive. These
reproductions of photographs are alone
worth more than the price of the entire
paper. No one interested in Catholic
affairs should be without the Christmas
Monitor.
THE TRAyELER.-The holiday mum Der
# the Traveller is veritable work of art.
Printed on the finest of paper and law
lshly illustrated 1t more than justifes the
assertion that no better specimen of typo
graphic or pictorial work has been pro-
duced on the coast. Among other features
it contains a facsimile reproduction of
new poem by Joaquin Miller, accompanied
by the best portrait of the author ever
published. The poem is also given in
plain print, SO that ordinary mortals may
know what 1t is all about. The Traveller
enters its third volume with every prospect
OF continued success.
THE BUFFALO EXPREss.-The greater
part of the Christmas number of the
Buffalo Express is devoted to finely illus
trated descriptive sketch of the Columbia
Exposition. All of the pictures are repro
auctions of photographs and many of
them are new, since they were taken from
points OF view not previously occupied by
the ubiquitous camera fends. The other
departments of the paper, which consists
of twenty-four pages, are up to its usual
high standard.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
NO EXTENSION.
TfeI Horsecars Will Not Run ON Mis-
sion Road.

TfeI HorseCarS Will Not Run on Mis-
sion Road.
Z. Z. Smith reported at a meeting of the
Willy Park and Mission Street Improve
meat Club last evening that Secretary
W1licntt of the Market-street Railway Con-
solidated. in answer to the inquiry when
the horsecar line was to be extended from
Cortland avenue south to the Five-mle
House. said the Taiiroads company had
changed its plans and would not operate
the h0rsecars beyond Cortland avenue.
When asked about the lapse of the fran
chise on that portion of Mission street be-
tween Cortland and Silver avenues, WILL
cutt declared that although the three years
in which TO operate the ears had expired on
December s the railroad did not fear the
loss of Its privilege. I'VE have the tracks
down." be said. 'and we will keep them
there. and no cars will be run until the
electric cars are put into service. That
will be when a decision as 10 our right to
Use the trolley system is rendered"
The taxpayers thought that an investiga-
tion should be made TO see whether the
City Railroad Company could hold MIS-
sion street, and TO that end it was urged
that the Mayor and the City Attorney
should be requested 10 insert Mission
street, between the points named, in the
list of unused tracks
The morning call., 1893-12-24
PRESIDE COURT-MARTIAL.
A Private Used Abusive Language to
an Officer.

Before a general court-martial, which
convened at the Presidio pursuant to
orders from headquarters of the Depart
ment Of California, and of which Lieu
tenant-Colonel Samuel Young, Fourth
Cavalry. was DIT esident, and Second Lieu
tenant j. Miley, Fifth Artillery. was
judge-advocate, the following cases wsfe
tried and the offenders sentenced:
Sergeant j. ID. Jerome. Battery T. Fifth
Artillery, charged with leaving his post
without leave from h is commanding officer
for nearly forty-eight hours, was found
guilty. and received the following SEN
tence: To be reduced to the rank of pri-
vate, and to forfeit $50 of his pay.
The case of Private Patrick Freeney.
Company c, First Infantry, stationed at
Angel Island. has excited some interest In
military circles as his case was made up
under two charges-for disobeying a SUI
perior officer, aud not only that, but for
using abusive language to the same eff
Ger. In court he defendant pleaded mot
guilty" tbut was found guilty and SEN
fenced to be dishonorablv discharged from
the service and to one years confinement
in the military prison at Fort Leayen-
worth.
The case of Private William Kilgore,
The morning call., 1893-12-24

Wolf intends TO organize corps to give
exhibitions Of military bali on tactics.
Another proposition is to introduce the
manufacturing of balloons of practical
nature. Special machinery is needed for
this purpose aud must all be imported
There is said 20 be no mandatory of this
kind in the United States. Captain Wolf
expects his balloon here from Chicago on
Tuesday. The design of the house and
Enclosure. for ascension shows very
pretty building. In the center of the
large structure the balloon will be housed
when not In use. Work will be COM
menced Immediately, and Captain Wolf
hopes to be able to make the first assem-
sion about the middle ot January.