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The morning call., 1893-02-12
THE CHAPMAN RECITAL.
An Interesting Programme Promised
for That Entertainment.

Considerable interest is being manifested,
particularly by the sale of tickets, in the
forthcoming Chapman recital at Young
Mems Christian Association Hall, on the
23d inst, for the benefit of the Florence
Crittenton Home.
Miss Chapman is already favorably
known to the public, but she is continually
receiving fresh testimonials. The latest is
from Joaquin Miller, the Poet of the
Sierras." in which he bids her godspeed in
her work. for which, he says. she has gifts
above all he knows.
The home TO BE benefited is designed for
the rescue of erring girls, and the board of
lady managers feels that the generous pe0-
pie of the city will wish to aid in the work,
Mr. Charles n. Crittenton, the famous
evangelist and philanthropist. largely sus-
tains eight Florence homes in as many large
cities, four of them in California.
Those who will participate Ia the recital
are artists whom all admire. as will be seen
by glance at the following programme:
Norwegian Bridal Procession" (irieg) Miss
Chamberlain; III were a Monarch" (WebsteT
MT. Robert LLOYD; MY Sons Courtsliip'' (F1oT-
ence PyalD. Miss Chapman; "VIoets" (Roma).
Mrs. Carrie y. Roma; IAN OLD Sweetheart of
Mine" %. W. Rlley) Miss Chapman; The Scent
OF the Lilies" Cobb, Mr.. Robert Lloyd waltz
op. AZ (Chopin), Miss Chamberlain: "A Summer
Night (GOrng Thomas). Mrs. Carrie y. Roma;
Louisiana" Frances Hodgson Burnett, Miss
Chapman.
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HER SOLDIER BOYS PICTURE.
A Widowed Mother Receives 1t After
Twenty-Five Long Years.

wilkesbarre Record.
Away back in '62 when the blue and the
gray were fighting bloody battles in the
Southern States and President Lincoln sent
out strong call for troops, Mrs. G. Lathrop
Of Huntsville gave her only son, then a
mere boy mothers blessing and sent him
forth to fight in the defense OF his country
The boy was true and brave and was soon
promoted from the ranks. In the last LETT
ter his mother ever received he told her that
he had been made sergeant. The next news
she got was that he was dead-killed in the
battle while fighting furiously, but he died
lieutenant, having been raised to that rank
only day or two before for conspicuous
bravery.
A few days before his death he had
photograph of himself taken by travelling
artist. Thinking first of his mother and
knowing that she would be proud 10 see
him in his officers clothes, he sent her one
of the pictures by mail, inclosed in a loving
letter. The misSve and its Enclosure never
reached its destination, but in course of
time found its way to the dead letter Office.
where it lay with thousands of other
soldiers letters until last year. when all
such tributes sent home by soldiers and
which had miscarried were turned ever by
order CT the POstmaster-General to the
several State headquarters of the G. A. r.
IN the hope that owners might be found for
some OF them.
A short time ago W. II. Shaver, now of
Kingston, was in Philadelphia and strolled
into the department headquarters. In look
Ing over the old war relics he came across
this photograph of young Lathrop and in
stanty recognized in it the face OF comrade.
He and the young lieutenant were neighbors
in the vicinity of Huntsville, and had gone
to the war at about the same time Mr..
Shaver explained the case to the custodian
OF the relics and the picture was given him
in the hope that he might find the old mother
still living, and he last week succeeded. She
resides in Jackson Township and now has
the picture OF her dead boy. mailed to her
by his own hands twenty-five years ago.
Shaver a letter thanking him for his kind
ness Mr.. Shaver has forwarded the COM
mupication to State headoGarters at Phila-
delphia.
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Department in recognition of the work OF
the fremen when the ferry steamer 1iburon
burned at the slip In this city recently.
John Riley. known as Lightning" Riley,
driver OF h0secart 4. and who has been
for twenty years a member of the depart
ment, was up before the board on the charge
OF being intoxicated on the night of Febru-
airy last, when box 9 was turned In. Ii
was Rey's first 0tfense In twenty years.
and while he pleaded guilty he offered the
excuse that there was n birthday party at
his home, next door TO the engne-hOuse, on
the night in question and that he drank
too much. In consideration of his past
services he was suspended for thirteen
days, 10 date from the I'd of the month.
William Hunt, steward Of hose l, was
found guilty OF neglect of duty and sus-
pended until March l next.
The following substitutes were appointed
in district 3: James Crowley, Fred Priest,
}. McGibben, John Collins, John Donlan.
George Sherman, p. Sullivan, w. Ballinger,
\. McCarty, }. Kelleher. Bert Wilson.
James CurTan. Ned Jones. John Shaun
essey. Nj. Sheehan. The board then ad-
iournpd
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REV. JAMES CAMPBELL.
His Answer to Mrs. Sykes Complaint
for SANDER.

In his answer to the complaint of Mrs.
Mary o. Sykes. in which she sues him for
SANDER, Rev. James Campbell admits that
he used the language imputed to him, con-
corning the management OF the Sailors
Home. He declares that the language was
used solely to scquaint the public with the
character of the management Of that insti.
tuition. He alleges that dishonesty and
deception were practiced by the authorized
agents OF Mrs. Sykes while she has been
acting as president Of the Ladies' Seamen's
Friend Society. He charges that the rental
that the property was obtained for nomi-
nal rental under the misapprehension that
the society was acting for the welfare Of
the sailor. Instead Of pursuing this object
1t has used its franchise for nefarious pur-
poses. The agents Of the plaintiff have
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A NEW INDUSTRY.
Worlds Fair Excursionists Haunt the
Railroad Ticket Offices.

Organizers of Worlds Fair excursions are
as plentiful in this city just now as the
flowers that bloom in the spring time.
Men and women, old and young. pour into
the downtown ticket-ofiiees daily and
buttonhole the agents of Eastern roads for
the purpose of getting special rates for
private Worlds Fair parties they have Or
gained or are about to get together
Most of these people have no other pur-
pose in view than to enlist sufficient num-
Der OF intending visitors to the fair to make
it possible for them to obtain free trip
out of the reduction they expect TO get from
the railroad men.
The passenger agents do not take kindly
to these improvised excursion agents and
as a rule they refuse to make any conces-
sions to them, preferring to deal with the
individual traveller
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Recorder GIynn's Grievance.
Recorder Glynn has filed a commune
ton as follows with Clerk RnssalI.

Recorder Glynn has filed a cOmmunica-
tion as follows with Clerk Russell:
To the Honorable Board Of Supervisors Of the
CITY and County Of san FrGncisco-GFNTIF-
MEN: Your action declaring tie position OF
mortgage clerk vacant at your Iast meeting
ieaY me unable 10 comply with the law requIr.
ing 10 furnish The Assessor fun list OF mort
cages unsatisfed by the first Monday of March
My colyists' remuneration IS fixed By law and /
have no right TO require Them TO do any extra
work. The salaries OF my deputies are also fixed
IN the same manner; bur, were u otherwise /
could spare none Of them, for their number has
not been increased for twenty-five years
although their work has been nearly doubled.
see by the papers thar the City and County
Attorney has given his informal opinion that the
Board OF Supervisors, having created The po-
siIlon OF mortgage clerk, have night 10 abo-
ish IT,
don't know who created the term mortgage
CLERK" but II the person holding that position Is
not identical with the additional clerical force
named in section 3678 of the Political Code L
am mis- AIKEN.
Diseaimng The desire 10 enter Into coDiro-
FeTSy with your honorable board, ask IN THIS
matter for what consider belongs 10 me.
/ have appointed Henry Casey, competent
person aud lifelong Democrat. TO do the Work
.ae Law requires me to perform In this eonnec-
ton, aud respectfully request you 10 provide Tor
him The compensation that has been customary
for several years past. am, respectfully. yours,
THOMAS j. GLYSE, County Recorder.
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JAMES L. FLOODS RETURN.
The Young Millionaire Is Home Again
After an Eastern Trip.

Among yesterdays arrivals on the over
land train was James l.. Flood, the young
millionaire and mine-owner. who returned
home after a visit to the East OF few
weeks duration. most OF which he spent in
Denver. Colo.
Mr.. Flood was not visible TO reporters
yesterday. but from his travelling COM
DanioD, Nat i. Messer. it was learned that
his Eastern visit has been one for pleasure
only and that he was not engaged in inl-
portant business while East
The rnm0rs that Mr. Flood was about to
build an Opera-hOuse in Denver, which
have been circulated during his absence,
were denied by Mr.. Messer, who said that
he was quite certain Mr.. Flood had no such
tentions.
New York and Chicago were also visited
during Mr.. Floods trip. and in the latter
city he took considerable interest In the
progress OF the preparations for the Worlds
Fair
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GUARDING AGAINST FLOODS.
Observation Stations to Be Established
i'm the Sacramento Valley.

III Tie SdCTdtiCutO fdilSy'
The Weather Bureau Department at
Washington has finally decided TO establish
river observation stations at Coiusa, Fol-
som, Marysvllle, Orovlle and Redding, with
a central station at Sacramento.
The decision has been arrived at through
an appreciation of the dangers of deforesta-
tion which are daily becoming greater and
adding TO the possibilities of destructive
floods. John j. Mclean, observer in charge
at Red Bluff, has been making strenuous eff
forts for long time past to have these new
posts established and is about to see his
labors bear fruit. Said Mr.. Mclean to-day:
Besides the destruction of forests. the
reclama ton of wild lands along the Sacra-
mento Valley is bringing down millions OF
tons of solid matter which accumulates in
the river bed and thus seriously lessons its
1Ood-earryng capacity.
ut Is just such conditions that have
brought about the disastrous floods which
are continually occurring In the East.
III the hydraulic mining act ever becomes
a law the detrtus from surface. mining will
materially add TO this volume which Is
gradually filling up the bed of the stream.
and with these chances in favor OF river
floods the departments precautions will
doubtless not have been In vain"
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WEDDINGS OF OLD.
An Old Lady Describes Them and
Their Gowns
New York Irish Times.

"A wedding was quite an extravagant at
fair. My wedding dress? 1t was made, of
course. by Whittingham-satin thick as a
board, cream tinted. cut low in the neck
and the bertha O frill of yellowish- blonde
laee-laeed up behind. awfully tight, Pm
afraid. and the skirt reaching to the instep.
Then | wore pair of Lanes satin boots.
and button white kids. Early In the
afternoon had come Martel to dress my
hair In three huge bows. Oh, how tired
was before he put on my orange wreath to
be crowned by a long blonde veil.
"My bouquet l well remember, was COM
posed of white monthly roses gown in the
maiden aunt and surrounded with geran-
ium leaves. and the holder was of gold set
with pearls. The groom and groomsmen.
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Clever EIimfIammers

The flimflam sharpers have been driv-
ing brisk and profitable business
lately. Having thoroughly worked the
small cigar-stores on the southern side of
Market street. they have in very bold
manner transferred the scenes of their
operations to the more centralized portion of
the city and succeeded in victmizlng several
unwary vendors of the soothing weed.
Thursday afternoon a smooth pair of
rascals tried the dodge on several Montgom-
ery-street clgar-dealers. but with poor
success, until they struck the store of
Charles Schaeffer, on the corner of Clay and
Montgomery. Mrs. Schaeffer was tending
the store at the time, and the men sue
ceeded in swindling her out of Sl5 and max
ing away with 1t.
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The Machiuisfs

At the next meeting OF San Francisco
Lodge No. 6S the following programme will
be presented 1.-THE Two Cone Pulley" by
Kohlmoos; THAT Chattering Lathe" by
Growney; Filling Shafts" by Watson :;
"Grndstone, Wise and Emery Wheel" by
j. j. Beae. Mr.. Grismer will also show an
improved method for learning the operation
OF the Corliss valve motion.
The morning call., 1893-02-12

In paper on 1.-THE Existence of the Dia-
mond in Meteorlc Iron of the Canon Di-
ablo," M. c. Fridel recently informed the
Paris Academy of Sciences that careful
analysis had placed beyond doubt the ex-
IONA meteorite presented to the Ecole des
Mines 1t occurs in small grains. or fine
powder disseminated through the iron.
The morning call., 1893-02-12
HIS ALLEGED WIFE.
A City Laborer Tries to Kill a Dive
Waitress.


William T. Collins, laboror employed
By the Street Department, stumbled into
dive on Montgomery street last night and
introduced q new element Of excitement by
shooting at plump little waitress who was
serving beer to a group OF sailors. Two
bullets from his revolver whlstled past the
little wOman's head, and she fell faint
ing to the floor. Collins was about to fire
again when lie was seized by the barkeeper
and an assistant who took the revolver
from him and held him until Officers Nc
earthly and PurIis entered and took him
into custody.
When the woman recovered conscious
ness she said that Collins was her husband,
but positively declared that she did not
know whether it was he or not who had
tired to kin her.
Collins denied that he Slot at his alleged
wife, and refused TO tell what were his re-
lations with her, but as he was about to
leave the dive he bent over the woman and
tried to kiss her A charge of assault to
murder was placed against his name on the
register of the City Prison.
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enticed men to desert ships and have har-
bored them at the home. They have charged
blood money" which they have exacted
from owners Of vessels. and nave divided
the profits with the masters. Mr.. Campbell
also AYERS that. though the Sailors Home
is supposed to be a temperance institution,
liquor has been used to entice men from
their ShinS.
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Berkeley.

The spirit Of robbery continues in Berke-
ley. Yesterday the homes of ID. Adcock,
L. A. Phelps and Judge Severance were
each entered, presumably by the same
burglar, and rifled. The robber escaped
without being seen hy anyone.
Mrs. Folleti, who fell into the culvert on
Shattuck avenue a short time ago, is not
expected to recover
On Thursday last w. W. Brown and Miss
Ella Reynolds Minor were married at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown.
The Holmes Library opened last evening
with much enthusiasm. Over 800 residents
of Berkeley were present
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FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
A Number of Substitutes Appointed in
District Z.

When the Board of Fire Commissioners
met in regular session yesterday afternoon
President Schmitt was absent, and Com
missioner Edwards occupied the chair.
The first commun Ca ton read was one
from the North Pacific Coast Railroad ill.,
closing check for 500. which il desired
TO donate 10 the charity fund of the Fire
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tainment. The affair. which will be under
the direction OF Choirmaster Henry Kirk
White Jr., promises to be very enjoyable
one The FIST part of the programme is TO
second part will be taken up by w d.
Howells' farce comedy, Sleeping Car"
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S. BASGH, AUCTI0AEER.
Don't fall to attend the auction sale
TOMORROW.

Commencing at IL O'Clock at
PAVILION AUCTION HOUSE,
$40 and 921 Suffer ST.. Near Grant Ave.,
Where you will find over 500 lots of Choice House-
hold Furniture. Folding-Oeds, Upright Piano
etc. The above goods were received from a
private residence. nrst-elass fats aud Kutcker.
booker Storage Warehouse, In this sale there
Is everything pertaining to fttinR-up houses or
apartments. over 80 pieces OF odd Parlor Fur
niture, Handsome Couches, Brass Bedstaad
Lace Curtains, Portieres Hair Mattresses PiE
lows, Bedding. etc. The Carpets and Rugs will
be sold during sale OF Furniture.
fel2 2t s. BASCH Auctionaer
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Alameda.

A man was arrested in this city yesterday
on suspicion If being robber who is badly
wanted for his crimes In Utah. Several
money orders were stolen in that Territory
from the Pacific Express Company by an
employe. and a description of him was sent
to all points in the country. A man was
seen on Park street by an employe of Wells,
Fargo d Co.'S Express answering closely
the description of the r0bber, and he was
taken into custody. A close Ques tioning
and examination brought out the fact that
he did not tally with the robber as TO height
and in other respects and he was released.
Both the man who was arrested yesterday
and the man who is wanted are telegraph
operators.
knights Templar d. W. Martin. NJ. G.
Strong, a. V. Lancaster j. Ames and j.
G. Wall left last evening with the Mystic
Shriners for Sacramento.
Mrs. Herman Ernst, wife of a prominent
Park-street merchant, is dangerously i'll at
her residence, and is not expected to live.
One Of the thckest fOgs of the season
enveored this city last evening, and the
local trains were unable to run on schedule
time.
Wooden poles for the electric railroad are
being erected on the Webster-street road
way, across the marsh. Iron poles will be
used ON Webster street and Santa Clara
avenue.
The opposition bus line on Park street
and Twenty-third avenue has ceased. and
the traffic is now left to the horsecar line
and tine bus line owned by the same COM
paDy.
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at the end OF juno last there were 68, $50
miles Of telegraph lines, representing 23s,-
944 miles of wire throughout Germany. AS
CARDS telephone communication in that
country. no less than 324 towns are provided
with systems.
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A NOBLE CARAVAN.
The Mystic Shriners Leave for Sac
ramento.

There was a merry company of pilgrims
down at the ferry depot yesterday.
1t was composed of about $50 Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine. Islam Temple, who were
starting out for Sacramento where they had
decided to hold the'ceremony of comforting
degrees.
The party was in charge OF II. T. Graves,
C. J.. Haskell and Victor d. Duboce, who
made careful arrangements.
Generous refreshments were served on
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St. Johns Musicale.

On Monday evening next the choral
chapter of st. Johns Church, Fifteenth and
Valencia streets, will give musical enter
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IEIIRENGE VINCENT.

Lots 7S7 10 796, both included. and 92S-935. both
INCLUDED. fronting Crescent ave. Banks, Pulasky
and Schuyler SITS fe5 Si2 IL Is l6
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THE ELEGANT FURNITURE CONTAINE
THE ABOVE Residence

THE ABOVE RESIDENCE,
Comprising in part Elegant Parlor suit uphoI-
stored IN very costly material. with elegantly
carved ebony frames; Fancy Easy ana Reclining
Chairs; Rattan and Oak Upholstered Rockers:
French Plate Mante Mirrors Cornices and Real
Lace Curtains; OIL Paintings and Steel Line En-
cravings Magnificent Natural Oak and Walnut
Chamber Suits; clipper Spring and Top Mattresses:
Blankets, Spreads Pillows, etc; Double and Three
quarter Walnut BedSteads: Bureaus Wasbstands
etc; Body Brussels and Tapestry Carpets; Elegant
Stdeboard: Extension Table: Dining-chairs: China
ware; Plstedware; Glassware; Range and Cooking
Utensils.
NoTE-The furniture contained in the residence
is IN IstelaSs condition. and to the sale beg leave
to call the attention OF sll intending purchasers
fel2 BE LAURENCE VINCENT. Auctioneer
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Attempted Suicide.

William Young, aged "a years, is lying at
the Receiving Hospital with several slight
gashes in his throat He was brought from
his lonRngs, Ii Clay street, where yester-
day morning. in fit of dependency, lie
had attempted suicide with penknife.
The man Is chronic invalid.
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CHATTANOOGA-STREET LOT.
26xl25-E. line. 1872 feet y. OF 22d: cheap.
EIGHTEENTH STREET INVESTMENT

LAGUNA-STREET RESIDENCE LOT.
27:6xl00-E line of Laguna. SO feet S. of Vallejo;
fine marine view; bargain.
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GIFT MP No. 2-2a LOTS.

60x300-San Bruno road, through to BernaI St
or ave. block 3aI, Precita Valley lands; Omnibus
cable-cars pass.
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LANGTON STREET.

25IS5-337 18th, E OF Valencia; 3 flats; rents
$62 the location is suitable for business sale under
order OF court
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Ice made at zero temperature will last
longer than that made at Is or 20 degrees.
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Monday ...............,.,..Fe February ,, 1898.
At II O'Clock A. NJ. the premises
III EDDY ST., BET. MASON AND TAYLOR.
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TOMORROW.

GENERAL AUCTIONEER,
Room %, Flood Building. corner OF Market and
Fourth SITS.
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25175-241 Langton, off Bryant. bet. 7th and sth
sts. fats; rents $40.
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a RARE BARGAIN.
Hermann STREET

RARE BARGAIN.
76xlOO; 2480-24sO Market ST.: II modern fats
3 and rooms and bath each; rents $40.
HERMANN STREET DWELLING.
25113712; 4l8 Hermann st, N line, near Bu-
chanan; rooms and bath; electric appliances and
all modern improvements.
VALENCIA ST.. BET. 18TH AND nth.
6OxSS; 53S-540 Valencia st. E. iine between Six
teenth and Seventeenth; improvements consist OF
wagon and paint shop, French laundry and fat.
Sold 10 close an estate.
YALENCIA-ST. STORE. STABLE AND FLAT.
35x125-1033 Valencia, E. line n. Of 22d: with
slight changes VIII rent for 800; sold by order OF
Eastern owner.
MONTG0MERY-AYENUE CORNER.
% e0.lO0-Front on Montgomery and Filbert
ST.; 70 feet irregular deptb). With substantial i'm
proYementsi drugstore. basement and flats.
POST STREET BUILDING LOTS.
Two lots, each 27176, 8. line 81 feet W, of Fiji
more; also lot. 27x75, 5. line Il. OF Steiner. These
three lots are Ia desirable location and in FASH
ionable neighborhood.
TWENTY FIRST ST. HOUSE AND GROUNDS.
44xll5-2lst ST.. above Valencia: Is rooms; all
modern improvements between two lines; Sc
lect nelshoorhood; sunny belt
DOLORES STREET LOTS.
62x125-w. line 1872 feet n OF 22d: surrounded
by rst-class improvements; close to electric rail-
road and IN Mission sunny belt; in 1 or lots.
CHATTANOOGA STREET LOT.
26xl25-E line. 1872 feet y. OF 22d: cheap
LAGUNA-STREET RESIDENCE LOT.
27:6xl0O-E. line OF Laguna SO feet S. of Vallejo:
fine marine view; bargain.
EIGHTEENTH STREET INVESTMENT
25IS5-337 18th, F. OF Valencia; 3 fats: rents
$52 the location is suitable for business sale under
order OF court.
LANGT0N STREET.
25I75-241 Langton, off Bryant. bet. 7th and sth
sts.; fats; rents $40
6ox3O0-san Bruno road, through to Bernal st.
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Tragedy was first represented on wagon
by Thespis, at Athens, b. G. $685.
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DOLORES. STREET LOTS.

52x125-w. line. 1872 feet n. OF 22d: surrounded
by hrStclass improve ments; close electric rail-
road and IN Mission sunny belt in 1 or 2 lots.
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HERMANN STREET DWELLING.
25x13715; 4lS Hermann st ~ iine near Bu-
chanan; rooms and batn electric appliances and
all modern improvements.
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35x125-1033 Valencia, E. line n. of 22d: with
slight changes VIII rent for 800; sold by order OF
Eastern owner
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TWENTY FIRST ST. HOUSE AND GROUNDS,
44x1I5-2lst ST.. above Valencia: Is rooms; all
modern improvements. between two car lines; Sc
lect neighborhood; sunny belt.
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VALENCIA ST.. BET. 18TH AND nth.
60xSS; 53S540 Valencia St. E line. between Six
teenth and Seventeenth: improvements CONSIST OF
wagon and paint shop, French laundry and fat.
Sold 10 close an estate.
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Two lots each 27x75, 8. line, 81 feet W, Of FIJI
more; also lot. 21X75. s line T. OF Steiner These
three lots Ia desirable location and in a fash
tonable neighborhOod.
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MONTGOMERY-AVENUE CORNER.


% 90-100-FrOnt on Montgomery ave. and Filbert
ST.; 20 feet irregular deptbl With substantial i'm
proyements drug store. basement and flats