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The morning call., 1894-07-26
Opening Santa Clara Avenue.

About two years ago proceedings were begun
toward the opening of Santa Clara avenue from
Versailles avenue to High street. One dispute
after another rose in the way until the project
was abandoned. City Attorney Taylor has
turned his attention to the work and had FORM
ulated scheme by which the opening OF Santa
Clara avenue could be accomplished at but
comparatively small cost TO the city. II was ~
consider his proposition that the City Trustees
held special meeting. and after hearing the
proposed plan OF Mr.. Taylor the Trustees all
favored the project and authorized him to close
up the agreements with the prOperty-Owuers.
To-day ali Is changed, and the opening OF Santa
Clara avenue is as far in the future az iG was
three months ago.
Burglars at Work.
The residences of Captain Turner of the
Naval Battalion at q08 Lafayette street and
Mr.. KerVin, next door, We're entered by
burglars at an early hour yesterday mornin &
and considerable booty was carried away. MIR.
Kervin lost money and valuables to the amount
of $3.50, while Captain Turner's loss consists
of diamond Din. diamond-studded watch,
earrings, cuff buttons and other jewelry and $40
In cash.
he work was evidently done by profess
sIonals, as they left no traces behind them
which they gained entrance by removing the
catch at the top of the sash. The police have
not the slightest clew to work upon.
Alleged Rioters Trial.
The trial of w. Fl. Beal, accused of being a
rio err. will be commenced to-day In Justice
Sweasy's court. Beal demanded jury trial,
and the work Of securing jury will doubtless
be difficult one. The trial of George Bloom,
who was arrested on similar charge, is set for
Friday.
Annual Meeting Christian Endeavor.
The Alameda City Christian Endeayor Union
will hold their annual meeting at the Park
street Methodist Episcopal Church Friday
evening at 7:45. A most interesting programme
has been prepared.
Damages Appraised.
The damages to the residence of William
Rigby, which was visited by fire, have been ap-
praised at S1700.
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Mems Furnishings!

At 5 Cents.
275 dozen MEMS FANCY BORDERED
Il E NJ STIT c HE HANDKER-
CHIEFS. large size, fast colors, extra
good value for 81 20 dozen, will be
closed out at &c each.
At Is Cents.
162 dozen MEMS. BOYS AND LADIES
ALL-SILK WINDSOR SCARFS, in
Surahs and Indias, in a complete ass0rt-
ment of opera shades. figures, ETC., ex-
ira good value for 25c, will be closed
out at 15c each.
At Is Cents.
SO dozen MEMS ALL-SILK T E G K
SCARFS, made up in the latest shapes
and of new summer silks. all satin
lined, extra good value for soc, will be
closed out at 25c each.
At Is Cents.
AZ dozen BOYS CHEVIOT AND CAL
leo WAISTS, finished with plated
backs and fronts, in neat patterns, reg
uiar price soc, will be closed out at 25c
each.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
Suit Against Sutro.

IA. Swinnerton, publisher of an illustrated
publication on the Midwinter Fair, yesterday
brought suit against A. Sutro In the justices
Court 10 recover S125. Swlnnerton alleges that
Sutro agreed 10 pay that amount for his picture
and Biographical sketch in the work.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
LandIer's Tangled Affairs.

Supervisor Judge Levy made an order yester-
day authorizing the Enterprise, Mutual, Alta
and several other building and loan associa-
lions to begin insolvency proceedings against
Louis Lander and Sheriff McDade, the re-
cetver of LandleT's property. The order Ia
based upon the tangled condition OF Landler's
business affairs, with view of Strengthening
them out.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

heard at the tiIae OF the appearance. ana that
now The neighbors are talking OF moving away
from the locality and only speak Of the "thing"
TRANS give the place wide berth.
Anxious to Fight.
A young Oaklander, Thomas III. Curtis wants
to be a prZefghter. Yesterday morning he
sent the following challenge to the office of a
local paper:
OAKLAND, Cal, July 25, 1894.
!, Thomas Fl. Curtis, do hereby challenge the
winner of the Allen Barron fight to fight me at
catch-weights for $1,000 and the biggest purse
offered by any club. Yours, etc,
T. d. CURTIS.
O'Nef Is Insane.
Henry O'Neil OF Haywards who was accused
by his sister of insanity, was examined before
Judge Ellsworth Wednesday afternoon and
committed to the Stock on asylum, where he
had once before been confined. at times he
was 100 dangerous to be allo wed TO 60 al large.
HeImig Is Missing.
Sheriff McKillcan's services have been asked
In the search for Martin Hemig. an old pioneer
of TemeScal, who has been missing from bis
home since July z. He IS 81 years Of age.
When last seen be was on his way to San Fran
cisco.
Schools Open Monday.
Oakland public schools will open for the fall
term on Monday next. None OF the new school
buildings will be occupied this term. Only one
of them, the Graut, is finished, but II has not
yet been furnished
The morning call., 1894-07-26
ALAMEDA.

The Empire Soda Works at 23o1 Buena
Vista avenue were discovered to be on re
yesterday morning at IL o'clock. The alarm
was turned in by Letter Carrier Frank Sphinx
The morning call., 1894-07-26
Town Talk.

Town Talk.
GIVEN AWAY FREE.
Premiums richly worth csc and soc.
One given with each DOC and 81 purchase OF their
celebrated
TEAS, COFFEES AND SPICES,
At all stores of
GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA COM
PANY.
Are also selling
Crockery, Chinaware and Glassware at Ealf Prices
DON'T STAY AT HOME.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

The rough and ready dramatic element O!
Mr. Fdward Barrigan's compositions is as we'll
disnIaved in "McSorIeY's Initiation" now
running at the New California, as in any of the
vorl, of the same liDe-Irish-American politi-
cal ambition-that he has given US so far. 1t Is
nerbaps trifie coarse IN its illustrations of
low life in New York TO SUIT the average San
Franciscan, but the hearty laughter of many
auditors shows that there were some present
who knew and enjoy the truthfuness OF the
various pictures. "Squatter Sovereignty" is
looked for with impatence.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
Midweek Notes of Business at the
Different TheaterS.

The Baldwin is dong splendid business
with Mr.. John Drew and his company In "Ihe
Masked Ball." piece that seems to nave taken
the theater-going people by Storm Drew,s
acting ts inimftabIe; and the different men,
here of the connany are not far behind him in
the spirited rendering Of the several parts.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
Society Notes.

The Hawthorne Lodge will give an entertain
ment and dance this evening at Scottish Hall.
Britannia Lodge, No. z, Daughters OF st.
George, will give conundrum party this even
ing al It's rooms, 317 Mason streeT.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

Morosco's Grand ODera-house is favoring its
patrons with Boueicaulrs "Octoroon." differ
ing in some minor respects as to stage setting
and business from the way In which the same
piece used TO be presented TO the public here !;
but, nevertheless. it is full of effectiveness.
Roberts makes an interesting Choctaw Indian
in Wah-no-tee, and his knife Tight In the swamp
scene, where he Stays McClosky, is well
studied and put into thrilling action. The set
ting is little out though, because it is not a
Louisiana cane brake, but rather piece of
tangled wildwood. Pete and the slaves show
an effective grouping.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
At S1.25.
Ribbons! Ribbons!

At Is Cents.
FANCY FIGURED AND MORE RIB
BONS. all silk. assorted colors, will be
closed out at 25c yard.
At 5 Cents.
COLORED SATIN AND GROS-GRAIN
RIBBONS, Nos. g. H. 16, in dark COL
Ors only, Will be closed out at DC q yard.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

from box Al, and the Fire Department re-
sponded promptly, but was delayed In getting
10 work by first one mishap and then another.
In the meantime the fire was gaining rapidly.
The building was damaged to the extent OF
$1,000, covered by insurance In the Sun Insur-
ance Company. The building is occupied by
Jules Somps, but is owned by Paul Louis of
Oakland
The morning call., 1894-07-26
RICHMOND CLUB.
That FIourishing Organization Elects
Ifs Officers.

At large and enthusiastic meeting OF the
members of the Richmond improvement Club,
held at Farrell's Hall. Point Lobos and Ninth
avenues, the following gentlemen were elected
to serve for the ensuing term: President. John
Forsvth. first yice-president, Phil j. Helms;
seco1d vice. nrr sident. George p. Ralston sec
Tetary, John j. Cassidy; treasurer. John j.
Kenny: sergeant alarms, John Greedy; ex-
The morning call., 1894-07-26
Ocean Excursions.

Santa Cruz and Monterey. Elegant
steamer Pomona leaves Broadway wharf
Saturday, 4P. NJ. Due back Monday, 5 A. NJ.
Fare Santa Cruz, S4; Monterey, So.
Ticket Office, 4 New Montgomery ST., S. F.*
THE only reliable method to ft defective sight
is found at Berteling's. 427 Kearny street.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

Grip Van Wrinkle" affords Mr.. Ferris Hart.
man occasion for some good acting in the title
role. There are some Jeffersonian touches In
his manner during the first act. Miss Edna
Good, child actress from Chicago, who does
Meenie, RIMS daughter, in the same act is a
VlVaclOus little creature, and dances well. She
generally calls the house. The next opera is
1.-The Gypsy Baron" with "DOn Juan AID Lib, !"
which Will give Hartman an opportunity 10
sing his latest song, "Swm Out Mccarthy"
The morning call., 1894-07-26


65c pair.
At rs Cents.
100 dozen MISSES 6-BUTTON LENGTH
MOUSQUETAIRE UNDRESSED
KID GLOVES, in dark and medium
shades, also black, regular price 81 %,
will be closed out at 75c pair.
At $500.
go dozen LADIES 4-BUTTON UN-
DRESSED KID GLOVES. in dark,
medium and tan shades, also black,
regular value 81 so, will be closed out
at 81 pair.
At S1.25.
go dozen LADIES 6-BUTTON UN-
DRESSED KID GLOVES, in dark,
medium and tan shades. also black,
regular value 81 rs, will be closed out
at 81 % pair.
At S1.25.
Is dozen LADIES' s. BUTTON LENGTH
MOUSQUETA1RE UNDRESSED
KID GLOVES. in dark. medium and
tan shades. also black. regular value
81 Is, will be closed out at 81 % pair.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
MARVELLOUS
the fact a offer buyers
The Greatest Money-SaVing Opportunity on Record!
Hosiery Department!

At Is Cents.
$50 dozen CHILDREN'S BLACK DERBY
RIBBED COTTON bose, splced
heels and toes, HermsdOrf black. regu-
lar price 25c, will be closed out at 15c a
pair.
At 25 Cents.
125 dozen MISSES BLACK RIBBED
MACO COTTON HOSE, extra fine
quality, high spliced heels and toes.
Hermsdorf black. regular price 40c and
Soc. will be closed out at 25c pair, all
sizes.
At 90 Cents.
so dozen LADIES RICHELIEU RIBBED
LISLE-THREAD HOSE, double heels
and toes, Morocco shades only. regular
price SOC, will be closed out at zoe pair.
At Is Cents.
rs dozen LADIES' BLACK COTTON
HOSE, extra heavy. double heels and
toes, Hermsdorf black. regular value
81 20 per dozen. will be closed out at
25c pair.
At Is Cents.
100 dozen LADIES' BLACK COTTON
HOSE. high spiced heels and toes.
Hermsdorf black, regular price 25c,
will be closed out at 15c a pair.
At rs Cents.
100 dozen LADIES 4O-GAUGE BLACK
COTTON HOSE, Rlcheleu rib, high
spliced heels and toes, Hermsdorf black,
regular price 35c. will be closed out at
25c pair.
CnpcntcT COpc ntcI
At rs Cents.
70 dozen LADIES' BLACK SATEEN
CORSETS, French model, long waist,
two side steels, embroidered in colored
silk, regular price 81, will be closed
out al 75c each.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

GLASS at F. n. Woods & Co.'s. 81 First street,.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

Living Pictures" will be shown at Metro.
politan Temple this Thursday and Friday
The morning call., 1894-07-26
LaC0S! LaC0S!

inches wide, regular price 35c.
At so Cents a Yard.
ECRU NET TOP POINT VENICE
LACE. 10 incnes wide, reduced from 81.
At so Cents a Yard.
FINCH BLACK BOURBON. FINCH
BLACK CHANTILLY GUIPURE.
SINGH BLACK TOSCA D'ESPRIT.
13-INCH BLACK CHANTILLY, reg
ular price S5c and 81, will be closed
out at SOC per yard.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

A young Oaklander. Thomas III. Curtis, wants
to be a przefghter. Yesterday morning he
sent the following challenge to the office of a
val
The morning call., 1894-07-26

The WIgwam is on the same plane of popu-
IarIty with the OrDheum, and for the same rea
son-acliVe management and close attention TO
hnsineSS.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

To-nighrs performance being the ffteth ap-
pearance OF the Wilmots at the Orphenm, a
handsome souvenir commemorative of the
event viii be given away to all who attend.
The magnificent display of skill and dariug
which these dashing wheel performers have
shown at every exhibition has made them big
faVOTItes in San Francisco. Their act, in COLI
junction with that OF the BraatZ Brothers and
of Lydia Yeamans Titus make a peerless trio
OF novelties which no programme could excel.
Manager Walter has the qualification of know
ing that he has the three greatest acts of their
LIND in the whole domain of SneclaItY.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

The Peoples Palace Music-hall offers every
evening many novelties free to It's patrons.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
Gloves ! Gloves!

At IS Cents.
100 dozen LADIES BlARRITZ KID
GLOVES. 10 medium and dark colors,
regular price 81. will be closed out at
65c pair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-09-05
Letter From Fulton

FULTON, S. c., Sept. 3, 1894.
Cottec picking is the order of the day, but
the yield will not be near what was expected,
though We are satisfied that a general short
crop would help the farmers more than any.
thing else. The idea among many is that the
lower the price the more they must raise; in
other words they produce TWO bales at 81 cts
instead of one for II cts, not realizing any
more, but with an additional expense for
picking, ginning, packing, etc.
There was large baptising At Calvary
Church last Sabbath, administered by the
Rev. E. c. Wells, of Packsville.
: The patrons of the 'Fnlton High SCHOOL,
met last Tuesday, at Piuewood, for the pur-
pose of selecting teacher for the coming ses-
sion, but with no definite result.
Miss Carrie DesChamps, of Pinewood, is
visiting her sister, Ars. Mcdonald Green, of
Wisacky.
Miss Maude Smith, of this place, after an
extended visit to relatives and friends in Sum-
ter and the Fork of Black River, returned to
her home last Tuesday.
We hear that Messrs. Baron and Mcleod,
of Manning, and Pate Of your city, will enter
the mercantile business at Pnewood in the
near future s. B. w. 6.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-09-05
RattIesnakes.

Last Saturday Mr.. ErAst Bultman brought
three venomuous looking rattlesnakes back
with him in glass case from the mountains.
The largest one was about feet long and
had IL rattles. They were placed on exhibi-
ton 10 the show window of Bultman i Bro,
during the day and then taken home. Two
of them-the smallest-were taken out and
killed but the large rattler was left in the
case. On Sunday night, Mr.. Raynor, who
lives near by entered the front gate and
approached the steps but was brought to a
Eat by the furious rattle of snake which
could not be seen in the dark. he called to
his family inside the house for light and q
gun and finding the big reptile coiled just in
front of his steps, shot him. . Later it was
discovered that Mr.. Bnltman's snake had
broken out, and he was the one Mr., Raynor
had killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-09-05
The State Fair.

Even before the election it would not have
been out of place to give an eye to the State
Fair, which is going to be a shade better than
ever before. The FIRST step towards it's sue
cess has been made, cheap rates have been
secured frem that all-powerfnl commission.
The following circular letter explains the
matter.
s'Lines interested having agreed, rates OF
one fare for the round trip, plus so cents
admission coupon, from points in South Caro-
lima aud Augusta Ca, and from Charlotte,
Wilmington and intermediate poiots to
Columbia aud return, for the above occasion,
are hereby approved.
Tickets to be sold November II to Is
inclusive, with final limit November IL, 1894.
Tickets may be sold to bona 6de axhibi.
tors aud held November 8, 9and 10, 1894.
'.The press of the State will greatly oblige
all interested by publishing the above infor-
nation.
The State Fair this year will take place
from the 18th to the 10th of November
With good crops aud politics settled everyone
will want to come here. The rate, as given
by the commission, makes no concession tc
exhibitors as has been done in previous years
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-09-05
Z. F. MILLER, Secretary.

AS to casting my influence with members
of the General Assembly in the matter of the
o. S. Senatorship that is subject upon
which they shall remain perfectly free Gas far
as am eoncerued) to vote as they think
proper, uniuaueuced by: all other considera-
tons than the public welfare and true party
fealty.
In reply to your last question ''lf the Re-
formers of Sumter County abide this primary
can we count on you and your Conservative
faction to stand Loyalty to ali the nominees
of our partJ as now organized. The Re-
formers of Sumter County desire to have
peace and will stand Loyalty to all their
pledges, bnt we demand of you and the
Conservatives equal faithfulness in the per-
formance Of your pledges 10 support ell of
the nominees of the Democratic Party ?"
The Conservatives will insist upon the Re
formers abiding by an election, that was
entered into in good faith and fairly con-
Quoted. AS to your demand for ''equal
faitbfuluess in the performance of your (our)
pledges to support all of the nominees, etc.
I would respectfully suggest, that you
change the phraseology of your opening
sentence so that it may read "The Reformers
shall abide this primary" etc and then it
will be in order for you 20 demand of US
s'equal faithfnlness," etc.
MARION NOISE,
Chairman of the Con- Ex. Com. Sumter Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-09-05
Letter From Wedgefield.
WEpeEr1E1p. S. c., Sept. 4, ls

EDGEFIELD, d W., Cept. +, 1oSf.
We regret very much to lose permanently
our esteemed friend aud efficient milliner and
dressmaker, Miss Matte Dupont, but he,
talents truly are hid here, for our town IS no'
large enough for one of her accomplishment
in her line. Our loss will be Sumter's gain
as she will this week open there first class
dressmaking establishment, which will be
quite an acquisition to your progressive city
The ladies of Sumter truly are to be congrat.
ulated and should consider themselves par.
ticuiarly fortunate to be able to have the ser.
vices of one so very proficient in this all
important line.
The Sumter correspondent to News aud
Courier in his letter of lst last. which was
published iu issue of Sd, in mentioning the
majority each Conservative received in the re-
cent Primary, omitted Mr.. r. I. Manning g
name, Inadvertently, no doubt, but we would
like to see Mr.. Manuing's majority too
Messrs. W. O. Cain, R. N. Owen and others
caught very 6ne deer on last Thursday.
We can testify especially to its being very
6ne. as very choice piece of venison was
sent us which we enjoyed immensely.
The sorghum mills are thick around here
this season, and all of them seem to be doing
a good buaiuess.
Rice has become very important crop of
late, and the recent rains have made it very
ine Some of our farmers will make more
than their family will use.
Miss Ada Wheeler, of Mayesville, is on a
visit to her brother. Mr.. R. G. Wheeler.
Mr. Darcy Thomas is at home for short
stay from Clemson.
Sir. Frank P. Burgess. of Stateburg, has
accepted situation as salesman with Mr. W.
J. Mcleod.
A moderate shower OF rain to-day stopped
cotton picking.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-09-05
RsxsERr, S. c., Sept. 8,

RsxsERT, S. c., Sept. 3, 1894.
The protracted meeting which was COM
menced on last Saturday week at St. Mat
thew's Church, closed on Friday. Quarterly
conference met at St. Matthew's at that time,
and Presiding Elder Power remained until
Tuesday The pastor, Rev. Peter Stokes,
was also4assisfed during the latter part OF the
week by Rev. 2. G:.~Herbert, jr., of Sumter.
Rev. Betbea commenced meeting at Swift
Greek Church on Friday, which; vail continue
through this week. We hope theee meetings
will be productive of great good.
Cotton is opening very rapidly and the
fields are white, as very little of it has been
picked. The price for picking has been re-
duced to thirty cents and the hands have been
holding back, expecting to get more, but they
have realized that the farmers cannot afford
to pay more with cotton a the present price,
and moet of them have commenced work. A
little excitement was caused few days age
by the circulation of rumour that any
one who went to work at the price offered
would be whipped. We understand that ooe
attempt was made to do this, but it came to
nothing, and the would-be white caps were
forced to disbaud hurridly to save their own
hides. Some of them are still hiding away
from their homes. The party which drove of
the white caps was also composed Of negroes.
We believe the matter is at an end and there
will be no more trouble.
The tobacco crops have all been harvested
and the yield is very satisfactory as rule.
If'the market is at all good the crop will pay
this year.
The damage at Rembert's Mill, caused by
the storm, has been repaired after nearly
month's work, and the road is again passable.
The public road should be changed aud made
upon the dam, instead of through two or
three hundred yards Of water, which is
sometimes deep enough to come into buggy
Misses Matte Dickson, of Richland, May
Walker, of Camden. and Sue Lucius, of Flor
ence are visiting friends in the nefghborhood
Messrs. John T. and Arthur Green spent
few days in the neighboshood last week.
Capt. Joho N. AeEfveeu, Of Shiloh was on
q visit to friends here last week.
The Board of Directors of the Peniteutiary
met at the State Farm to-day. Dir. Sanders
lease expires this year and we understood
that the Board will appoint some one at its
next meeting, which takes place in Columbia
this week, to carry on the farm next year.
The Board could not do better than appoint
Mr.. Sanders.
The election last Tuesday passed off quietly.
good many voters did not come out as
they thought it would be all right any way
We are satisfied with the result, and suppose
that in very short time everybody else, ex.
cept the disappointed Office seekers and
choice candidates, will be also.
The Special Election Returns of the Wdtch-
man and Southroa reached us on Wednesday
morning, and brought the first definite news
of the election In fact the W. 8 ): got
here ahead of the telegraphic news from Sum
ter. The returns removed all doubts OF
complete Conservative victory, and the enter
prise of the Watchman and Southron was
highly appreciated.