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The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
Oakland Theaters.

Henry E. Dixey will play an engagement
OF one night at the Macdonough Monday
when he viii appear in his cele-
brated monologue entertainment which has
been considered the most amusing per-
formance the stage has seen. In it Mr..
Dixey gives limitations of Sir Henry Irv-
ing, Hermann, Paderewski, Svengah and
many other prominent persons and char
acters He sings all his famous songs, and
his entertainment includes the celebrated
finale Of The Seven Ages" and the barber
scene from "Adonis," which held New
York City spellbound for four years. Mr..
Dixey will be surrounded by clever people.
The coming OF the a. N. Palmer Com
panv in s'Trilbyi is the theatrical event of
the season. Manager Cook has secured
this attraction for two nights and Tues
day matinee.
4 rumor having been widely circulated
that during the production OF "TriIby' at
the Macdonough Theater on the 21st and
22d inst, Wilton Lackaye, the Svengali OF
the piece, would not appear here, Manager
Cook of the Macdonough says he has the
personaI assurance of Mr.. Jarrett, the
manager of the company, that Mr.. Lack
ave will appear in Oakland both nights as
will also every other member OF the COM
pany.
May Nannary has firmly established the
Oakland Theater, which is crowded nightly.
The Fire Patgol" has been given to
enormous business, and will give way on
Monday to the white Slave, which will
have an elaborate scenic production. The
Acme quartet has been.specially engaged
to render Southern melodies.
The Acme Club.
Myron Whidden and George Humphreys
were chosen last night to succeed the re-
firing directors, Coop and Hambroker.
Howard Prentiss was elected secretary.
A. P. Swain has succeeded George Hum
phreys as cycling captain. Nine new
members were elected.
Stipulation Regarding Taxes.
County Tax Collector Barber is receiving
taxes from the street railroad companies
under stipulation. If they pay on the re-
duced assessment they must sign an agree
ment TO pay on the larger amount should
the Supreme Court decide that the re-
ductions made by the Supervisors are
illegal.
Next Sunday each minister in Oakland
will devote one of his sermons to the SUBJ
iect of saloon-closing. The Council for
the Suppression OF the Saloon will hold a
meeting next week to determine what
kind of campaign shall be followed to
secure Sunday closing.
Unitarian Church Concert.
The complimentary concert Tuesday
evening rendered the Unitarian Church of
Oakland by Mrs A. L. Gutterson is looked
forward to with great interest Mrs. Gut
terson will be assisted by Mrs. Carmichael
Carr, Mrs. Olive Reed-Batchelder and Fred
Gutterson, the 'cellolst.
BottomIy Convicted.
Isaac Bottomly was found guilty this
afternoon of maintaining dog-fght. SEN
tence will be pronounced by Justice Cliff
Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
MARRIED IN HAYwARDs.
The EIoping Couple From San Fran
cisco Are Made One.

The EIoping Couple From San Fran
cisco Are Made One.
The County Recorder received a mar
riage certificate to-day showing that May
Loring was welded TO Herman BraunLch.
Miss Loring is the daughter of a San Fran
cisco lady who arrived al the clerks Office
three minutes TOO late yesterday to stop
the issuance OF the marriage license.
The elopers had laid their plans very
carefully. They rushed from the clerk S
Office by way OF a back street TO the Hay
wards electric-cars and hurried to that
town. Rev. G. W. Lyons performed the
ceremony, and the couple returned to San
Francisco.
The certificate was sent for recording
with instructions to return it to Attorney
Mayo OF 240 Montgomery street, San Fran
cisco. Mr.. Mayo accompanied the couple
when they took out their license. and wa;
one of the witnesses at the marriage. The
other was ". c. Sherman OF Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
MARRIAGES LICnNsEs.

Licenses to marry were granted yesterday as
follows:
Robert Enrght and Ellen Monahan, 27-27
C. F.~W. Stohlman and L NJ. Marchand, 35-2l.
Bertram ]. Pye and Mary Fitzgerald. 33-27.
J. r. Euerby and Mary E. Hashberger, 23-2O.
Luther NJ. Say and Lima D. Tremper, 22-22.
Auguste Covey and Jeanne Lousteau, 27-29.
w, F. Hinricks and Minnie Barner, $3.50.
Milton Reynolds and Freda Hebing 24-17.
r. B. Wilson and Mary ]. R. BIcGregor 1928.
Viktor Storm and Lena Lindstrom, 29-25.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
HISTORY OF A DAY.
Alameda County Happenings Told il
Brief CHAPTERS.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, }

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
90S Broadway, Oct. II.
The Oakland Ministerial Union will meet in
the study of the First Presbyterian Church
Monday, October IA, at 2 P. NJ.
The Steele divorce case was brought TO a
close to-day and Mrs. Steele was granted di-
Yorce on the ground OF cruelty.
All Nun, the lottery dealer on Tenth street,
was denied new trial by Judge Wood to-day
ana sentenced to pay fine OF $3.50.
Rev. William RAIDER will deliver his farewell
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
SHOT IN A BRAWL.
Manuel Moreno Seriously Wounded d
by. William Sierp Last
Night.

Manuel Moreno, alias Brown. Mexican
laborer, was shot last night on Hinckley
alley, in the rear OF the County Jail,
by William Sierp, an employe of John
Hoey, the upholsterer. The bullet
lodged in the lower portion of his body
and was extracted by DR.. BunneIl at the
Receiving Hospital. There were two shots
fired by Sierp.
According to Sierp's story he shot in
self-defense. His home is at 10 Hinckley
alley, he says, and he was on his way there
with his wife when he was attacked by
Moreno and three others.
SegundinioV VarelIa, who was with Moreno,
tells different story. From his statement
it appears that Moreno had been drinking
in the house of friend near by. with Va
reIla, Ventura Hermerez and others, when
some dispute arose as to whether beer or
wine should be drunk. Varella says Sierp
had been in the Guerra saloon and put in
an appearance while the dispute was under
way. The argument was transferred to
the street and the shooting ensued.
Sierp was arrested by Police Officers
Blodt. Flannelly and Mcmahon. Mo-
reno's home is at IL Pinckney alley. DR..
Bunnell thinks he has chance OF living.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
Charles w. Knox to Sing.

One of the features OF the programme at the
Orpheum this afternoon will be the singing of
Charles w. Knox, who will appear prior TO his
departure for the East where he goes TO fill
engagements of prominence in the theatrical
profession. His voice is cultivated barytone,
sympathetic and powerful. He appears this
afternoon by request of many friends, who pre-
dict for him great success.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
THE DIVORCE RECORD.

Suits for divorce were begun yesterday as fol-
lows:
Mabel A. Wheeler against George Wheeler Jr.
Catherine r. Preston against Charles W. Preston.
Celestine A Knight against George E. knight.
Austin J. Langford against Sarah LangfoTd.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS.

birth, marriage and death notices sent by. mail
viii not be inserted. They must be handed in
either OF the publication offices and be indorsed
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
TO have the same published.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13
AN EXPENSIVE EXISTENCE.
What it Cost to ProIong Francis Reich
ling's Life.

Francis Reichling, a wealthy mining
man residing at Gil Linden street, died
this morning from apoplexy. For some
time the deceased had been suffering from
pneumonia. He experienced great diff
Guilty in breathing, and 10 supply the
necessary oxygen artificial gas had been
supplied, the expenses for which treatment
reached $500 a day for a long time.
DR.. Muller, who attended Mr.. Reichling,
said that his patient would have recovered
with the aid OF oxygen If apoplexy had not
set in In all about 300 gallons of oxygen
were used, and it kept the patient alive a
mum her of daVS
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13

and setting up new hydrants. That may
be ali right from the Chiefs standpoint,
but the unique features about the situation
have already been pointed out.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13

IS the retirement of Colonel Andrews
from business San Francisco, through the
loss of her Diamond Palace, will lose one
of the most widely known of the old land
marks.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-13

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
A Prayer for Rain.

The part of the Occident in which
the settlement of Hawvilie is located
had been afflicted with long and se-
we're drouth. After the ablest attempts
of the rain makers had brought no re-
lief, special prayer meeting was held
at the Methodist church, and united
appeal for rain was made to Provi
dence. When the service had been
going on for some time Col. Handy
Polk, an enterprising real estate agent,
rose in his place, and with becoming
humility began: "Our heavenly Faith
er, we are assembled yere today to
call Thy attention to the fact that we
need rain, and need'it mighty bad 1t
hain't case of merely wantin' it, but
we've jest nacherly got to have it or go
stone broke! Our business interests are
prostrated and town lots are bein'
offered for half the prices they would
have brought six months ago; and 60
in beggin' at that. Our crops are
burnt up, and if we don't git relief
soon half of the population will be
forced to pull up stakes and so back
East to their wives people. And, in
addition to the distress that contin-
neration of this ycre drouth will
bring to us, I beg to call Thy at
tention to the injury it will infict
upon Thy cause and kingdom in
this locality. Already many
of the faint hearted have back slidden,
and it is only question of time till
sin and inhickerty run rampant in our
midst. Now I beg also to remind Thee
that it is Col. Handy Polk, the we'll
known real estate, loan and insurance
agent, who is humbly askin' this favor
of Thee, and that Thou canst depend
upon it that the case stands presizely
as I have stated it. And I hope Thou
wilt give my humble petition Thy
keerful attention, and grant US, before
tomorrow night or by the day after
tomorrow; at the very latest, the rain
we so badly need.' 1t it to be record
ed that, within the space Of twenty
four hours from that time, the rain be-
gan falling in torrents. New York
Trihune
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
High Prices for Rare Coins.

During the recent session Of the
fifth annual convention of the Ameri.
can Numismatic Association, at Wash
ington, coins of almost priceless value
were displayed. AS viewed from a
numismatic standpoint it is the condi-
ton of coin which fixes its value. 1t
is not the date, nor age, except in less
than thirty instances, that is sought
for at the big quoted premiums.
Pierced, plugged, badlyworn, scratch
ed coins, or those on which the dates
are illegible, have no particular value.
For gold there is but limited nu-
mismatic demand, and the supply is
greatly in excess of that demand. The
double eagle of 1849 is worth about
$500. All gold dollars nre at q pre-
MUM and worth from $1.20 to S1.4O
each. Those dated 1868, 1864 and
1865 command from $3.50 to 81 each,
and those dated 1875 are worth Sc.
The bulk of numismatic transactions
are in silver coins. A dollar of 1904
is worth $4OO, a half dollar of 1897
brings $40, and quarter of 1927 de-
mands $40. The dime of 1904 is the
most valuable, being worth $40, and
the half dime of 1902 easily holds the
record at $63. A large copper cent
of 1899 would bring $25, and half
cent of 1796 is in demand at $50.
A thin silver half dime of 1902 was
bought by its present holder for $63,
and has sold for $75.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
Tehnessee's Al1-Nsgro Town.

There is an odd little town on John
son island, in the Mississippi river, just
north of Memphis. 1t is negro town
and is owned by negro planter. The
island is eleven miles in area and it is
under the Tennessee statutes. The
town is a taxing district aud not incor-
porated. Judson is The name of the
place, named after the white planter
whose son is the mulatto owner of the
island. The case in which the NOR
ganatlc son won the rich property in
contesting the will of the dead planter
is well remem mbered, and the courts
duly allowed him part of the inherit
ance, since he was the only living issue
of Judson.
So far as known, Judson is the only
negro town in America where there is
not a white man. Elmer Judson, its
wealthy owner, allows no white man
to come except ON q visit. The town
has $50 inhabitants and is we'll organ
lied, since Judson is highly educated
and progressive man. He owns every
thing on the island and most OF the
inhabitants are his tenants. He is a
justice of the peace and has provided
happy homes for the men who work
for him and enjoy his bounty. The
island is about eight miles in length
and in few places is not more than
sixty yards wide. The land is unnsu-
ally rich and fine crops are produced
every year. There are six stores in
the place, with few shops, two
churches and q school.-Chirago Rec
ord.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
How Old is the Earth.

Men of science have given many
widely different answers to this ques-
tion. More than thirty years ago
Lord Kelvin, then known as Professor
William Tomson, set down the age of
the earth at one hundred million
years. By the earth's age he meant
the time that has elapsed since the
consolidation of the globe.
The estimate was based upon GER.
tain experiments showing the rate at
which the rocks probably cooled down
from molten condition. Recently
more numerous and accurate expert
ments bearing on this question have
been made, and in view of these Lord
Kelvin has revised his original figures,
and has very greatly reduced his esti'
mate OF the age OF the earth. He now
puts it at only twenty-four million
years. This, however, seems to be a
very respectable old age, even for a
planet. Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
ONLY HER-BUr READ BELOW.

Her eyes were wild. her hair was Ia
disorder, her face was flushed, her
hands were clenched. She was
deeply injured and desperate woman.
"Oh, cruel one," she cried in an-
guished tones, 81 have borne with you
too longl You have injured the foun-
dations of my being! Day by dsnr you
have tortured me, and yet I could not
bear to give you up. When frs we
met, how your ease and polish attract
ed me! When you became my own,
how my friends envied mel Bat your
understanding Is too small for my
large soul! You are opposed to my
advancing myself. You have TUNED
my standing il society. If We had
never met I might have walked in
pace. So now begone! We part for
ever |"
There was a moments convulsive
breathing, gritting OF teeth and a
sharp sigh. 1t was all over. By gu
preme effort she had pulled off her
new shoe.-Tit-Bits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
English Arlstocracy in Trafe.

A telegram announces that the Wis
countess Clifden he's opened bonnet
shop in her house in London. Eng
lish aristocracy fed to trade many
years ago, thereby to better place it.
self in the list of possible champions
of commerce, the new field of tourney.
In the English bankruptcy courts can
be found the names Of peers and
other titled persons who willy-nilly
have come to financial grief. Wisdom
teaches that it is pleasant to keep out
of bankruptcy, even though it is done
by means of trade. Lord Burton, Lord
Hindlip, Lord Iveagh and Lord Ardi-
laun sit in the house OF peers by grace
of their brewings. Sir John Glad
stone, nephew of the grand old man,
derives big revenue from whisky
distillery. Lord Londonderry and
Lord Dudley retail coal. Lord Ray
leigh, Arthur Balfour's brother-in-
law, and the Marquis of Abergavenny
peddle milk about the streets of Lon
QOn-tuuL ls, tneii Wagons 40, .-aih heo
with their historic crests. Lord Ports
month not only is an enormously
wealthy green grocer, but he is re-
spectacle one; so respectable, in fact,
that he might have calling acquaint-
ances in Fifth avenue. Lord Masham
is wool spinner and Lord Armstrong
makes excellent cannon. Lady Colin
Campbell, daughter-in-law of the
Duke of Argyll, depends upon week
ly society paper for her income, and
the Earl of Dysart does not disdaiu to
be its editor for consideration. So
the list might be spun the length of
Lord Masham's weavings. - Atlanta
Constitution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
HIS PROFESSION.

The kind hearted lady was q little
inquisitive, but as she had just sup.
piled Mr.. Dismal Dawson with one of
The most filing and satisfactory hand
outs he had gotten hold of for many q
day, she felt that she hal some right
to be personal to slight degree.
"Have you no trade by which you
could earn li9ing?" she asked.
Mr.. Dawson drew himself up
haughtily and answered: 81 am o
professional man, num-"
"And what is your profession,
pray2" =,
'iProfessin' to be lookin' fer work. I"
The dog had his nose so deep in o
rat hole behind the barn that the kind
hearted lady's calls were OF no avail
Cincinnati Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
An Unsuspected Cause OF Suffering.

A scientist gives an account of man
who was admitted to O hospital with a
severe and obstinate case of infam-
nation of the eyes, face and hands.
Ordinary. applications gave no relief.
and thorough microscopic examina-
tion of the affected part was resorted
to. This proved the existence of thou
sands of tiny hairs, not unlike in ap-
pearance those from the caterpillar.
They had entered the skin and pro-
duced this violent irritation. The
plants which the man had been work.
ing with were examined, and it was
found that variety of the primrose
was the offender. The downy.looking
hairs on the leaves were sufficiently
rigid to prick through the skin, and
each one was charged with poison
after the fashion OF the fangs OF a
snake. The doctor extracted this poi
son, which he used as subcutefou
injection in the cases Of several
patients. He claims excellent results
from this method OF treating various
obstinate skin diseases. In the same
connection it may be stated that ex-
periments in the treatment OF cancer
have been tried with satisfactory re-
suits. An animal was inoculated with
cancerous material. then after suita-
BILE period, the serum of the blood was
collected and two cancer patients we're
innoculated with it. In both. cases
there was an almost immediate and
positive improvement. Sufficient time
has not elapsed fully to test this dis
covery, but it certainly has great pos
sibilities, as even though patients are
only temporarily benefited, there is
encouragement enough to persevere
until the longed-for ultimstum is
reached. New York Ledger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
STOMACH AND HEAD PAINS.
Women Ars Subject to Both, on Account
flight Laolng.
A REMEDY

women ArS subject 20 Eotn, on Account
flight Laolng.
From the Eoening NsDs, NsU7rt, N. j.
One of the happiest women In this city is
Mrs. George G.. Reiss, OF 20 Montgomery
Street.
"No one to look at ne now," said Mrs.
Reiss to a reporter, "would think for mo-
ment that was so Ill that the do,tors said I
could not possibly be saved. About three
years ago / began to suffer from terrible
pains in my stomach and it was almost Inn
possible for me to do any work. Then had
severe headaches that almost distracted me
and altogether was IN a very sad condition.
OF course wanted to be we'll again, and like
most people In such cases, consulted doc
tor, spent money for medicine and took 1t
faithfully. To my infinite regret I got no
better, and another doctor was called in.
Lore medicine WAS prescribed and this
took, but It did no good. Those terrible
pains continued to make life miserable for
me. The doctors blandly told me TINT
could not be cured entirely, II at all. Pleas
ant news, wasn't it2 Well, I continued to
work about the house here and suffered un-
told aSonies. I did not give up hope but did
all I could to relieve my misery. Nothing
gave me any relief, however, and hnd be-
gun to think that all hope must be sband-
oned, when. In reading the Euenir.g Ne1cs,
saw DR.. Williams Pink Pills advertised.
The printed testimonial coming from resi-
dent of this city led me to believe that !, too,
might be benefited by these pills and not
without some misglyings I bought box OF
them.
"Almost as sooa as began to take them I
felt relieved and The first marked indication
OF improvement vas when that tired, weary,
don't-care feeling disappeared. This was in
itself something to be grateful for, but other
and more pleasing results followed after
had taken more OF the pills. My headaches
ceased entirely and the pain In my stomach
troubled me no more. Now once in great
while have an occasional ache or pain,
hut know the cure. Out comes the Pink
Pills, and after taking one or two OF them,
away the pain gees. It all seems so good to
me that at times I can scarcely believe that
1t can be true and yet know that II had
not used these Pink Pills would still be
suffering agony slch as few people do In this
world"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, In con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are an un-
failing specific TO: such diseases as locomotor
ataxia, partial paralysis, st. Vitus' dance,
sciatica. neuralgia, rheumatism, Eervous
headache, tn, after effect OF Ia grippe, pal
pitation Of the heart, pale and sallow COM
plexions, all forms Of weakness either In
male or female. Pink Pills arc sold by all
dealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt
Of price, GO cents box, or six boxes for
S2.5O-they are nsver sold In bulk or blythe
1g0) by addressing DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
Mexican Water Jars.

The Mexicans do not use ice, but
nevertheless there is no country where
q man can get class of cool, sweet
water than in Mexico. The water jars
are made of porous pottery which al
lows the water to ooze through the
material of the tanks, and the evapor-
alton keeps it always cool. 1t is not
cold like our ice water, but it is all the
better on that account, as man can
drink twice as much and never feel in
the least injured, no matter how large
his drafts. Australian ranchmen fre-
quently put water into skin bottles
which they suspend from the veran-
dab, and the air swaying the skins
back and forth cools the water and
renders it more palatable.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-10-23
Seemed Too Extortionate.

A middle aged man of tall, slender
build and earnest cast of countenance
stepped into hatter's shop and re-
moved the wrappings from soft felt
hat he carried in his hand.
Chow much will it cost to have this
dyed light gray, to match my hair?'
he inquired.
'It will cost you at least ST." re-
piled the halter.
The caller wrapped it up again.
"I won't pay it, he said decidedly.
"For 35 cents I can get my hair dyed
to match the hat. Good day. air.
Chicago Tribune,