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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29
A Battle with a Mountain Lion.

Hunting the mountain lion with dogs is
lively sport, according to an article in Out
ing for, January. The dogs having freed
the lion, he is dislodged by shot, and the
battle RACES as follows:
"'There he goes!' and, as he spoke, the
long, yellow mass shot out from the green
branches and landed full twenty yards
down the gulch side.
mo sooner had he touched the ground
than the dogs closed in on him, and then
began a battle royal. With Undesirable
rage the lion struck right and left. his
claws wide extended and his Jaws set in q
bloody grin.
1.-THE gulch side was very steep at this
point, and as the fight ragged the combat
ants rolled and slid amid perfect cloud
of flying snow, while the bloody trail be-
hind gave evidence that harm was being
done to at least our side.
stWhen we reached the bottom the dogs
were still at him. The shepherd, Tuck
had hold on one ear, and, shake and
shake and strike as he would, the lion
could not free himself. The hounds, TAX
ing advantage Of this fact, attacked him
from every side in spite of the ugly cuts
the claws on his one good fore-paw were
making.
"Finally, with a last effort, the lion
shook his head free from Tuck's grip, and
catching dog with his claws, drew him
down to him and buried his teeth in his
neck.
"'Shoot him, H yelled Patterson
to me- es I stood on the outskirts of the
fight, awaiting vainly chance for shot.
Shoot him quick. or he'll kill Mikep
Scattering the hounds as l ran in, l drew
nv six-shooter and fired two, shots through
the lions shoulders. With gasp he
dropped the dog and staggered to his feet,
but a third shot finished him, and he rolled
over dead.
"The dogs, much to my surprise, were
not seriously hurt, with the exception of
Mike, who had badly chewed shoulder
and severe rip across his nose"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29

The old-fashioned reticule bag, in which
our great-grandmothers were wont to carry
handkerchief, books, peppermint drops
and all the other paraphernalia dear to the
heart and necessary for the wants of the
grand dame, has reappeared. They are
principally made of brocade or velvet,
though IL some instances they are made
of the same material as the gown worn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29

There has been decline in the con-
sumption of beer III England during the
past half year. In Scotland aud Ireland
there has. on the other hand, been an in
crease. The net result, however, is loss
to the Exchequer of 93S, 761.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29
MEMS FURNISHINGS!


NECKWEAR Teck Fournnds
Windsor Bows, 5c EACH
10 Cents.
reduced zoe
Oneo of
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29
MOFFS AND FUR SETS 5!

MUFFS And FUR SETS!
At so Cents.
CHILDREN'S FUR MUFFS, with rib
bon fasteners to hang round the neck,
reduced from 81 to SOC each.
At rs Cents.
CHILDREN'S ANGORA MUFFS, with
ribbon fasteners to hang round tie
neck, in white, gray and tan, reduced
from 81 so to 75c each.
At Half Price.
CHILDREN'S FUR SETS (muff and boa),
in large variety of qualities, at about
half price.
NECK SCARFS And BOAS!
At S4.OO.
BLACK sTHIBET NECK SCARFS, in the
best quality, reduced from Sc SO to 81
each.
At $3.50 and $1,000.
BLACK OSTRICH FEATHER BOAS,
limited numDef IN STOCK, 90 inches
long, reduced from SO so to 81 so each.
as inches long, reduced from So so to $40
each.
SHOPPING BAGS, ETC.
At Is Cents.
LADIES' BLACK LEATHER SHOP.
PING BAGS at 25c each.
in large variety of patterns, at re-
duced prices.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29
EMBROIDERIES!

AT Gents a. Yard.
10000 yards CAMBRIA EMBROIDERY, regular value 1Oc
~ Cents a yard.
1900 yards CAMBRIA GUPURE EMBROIDERY regular price
10 Cents Yard.
yards CAMBRIA GUIPURE regular price
AT AZ Cents q Yard.
CAMBRIA GUIPURE EMBROIDERY,
., Gents q Yard.
CAMBRIA GUIPURE EMBROIDERY,
40 Gents a Yard.
CAMBRIA GUIPURE EMBROIDERY, regular
25 Gents & Yard.
GUIPURE EMBROIDERY regular 45c
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29
CORSETS! CORSETS !!
At rs Gents.


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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29

Having just closed most naugurate
Regular Midwnter with UNPRECEDENTED
CUTS IN PRICES have determined TO MAKE A CLEAN
SWEEP of surplus stock, broken lines and oddmens
vious to taking annual inventory.
We present herewith specimens of these CUTS glance
at which will emphasize the Importance of immediate seec=
ton to all who would the best choice from the
TRULY MARVEL Gus BARGAINS OFFERED This WEEK!
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-29
GAMES J! GAMES!

| OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF GAMES left
over from Christmas will be closed out
AT HALF PRICE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
Italian Marlonettes.

The first modern Italian writer who
alludes to the performances of marion
cites is the learned DIR. jerome Cardan,
who was born at Pava in 1901. He
speaks with positive enthusiasm of the
perfection to which the art of work.
ing the little figures had then been
brought, how by the pulling of a
single string they could be made to
play, fight, hunt, dance, blow trumpets
and cook very artistically." Judging
from sixteenth century pictures and
descriptions, the popular puppct shows
of those days differed but little from
the performances that may be wit
messed on the piazza of any Italian
city in our own time There was the
little portable stage or castelleto, on
which the burattini of Florence and
Rome and the fantoccini of Naples
played their mimic parts. The latter
city was the birthplace of the mod
ern street drama, "Pulcinella," so
named. it is said, from the hen chicken
whose cry his voice is supposed to re-
semble. The Neapolitan puncinella
was by no means such monster of in
EQUITY as our English Punch He
seems to have been nothing worse than
pleasure-loving, quick-witted, ire
sponsible scamp of the ''nobody's en-
envy but his own" type. Mag
azine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23


way through Bills brain, and they
both fell dead. At the Birchfield man
sion all was astir. The neighbors had
assembled to witness the marriage
ceremony. Ten o'clock came and the
groom had not put in his appearance;
eleven and twelve o'clock came with
out any change, and the impatience of
Lie knew no bounds. Without saying
word to anyone she slipped out of the
cabin and wendell her way in the di-
rection her lover would come, hoping
to meet him on the road.
On and she went until she nearly
reached the foot of Bald mountain.
when she stumbled and fell. She got
up and sat down at the foot of tree
and waited several hours for Zeb to
come. Would she go to him? Yes
With a sudden start she arose, and
hardly had she gone ten steps before
her eyes rested on the forms of two
men lying PROSTATE on the ground.
She started to run at first, but finally
concluded to see what was the matter
When she got closer she saw who it
was, and not being able to stand the
shock she fell in dead faint
The Burchields and neighbors
waited for Lie to return, and at last
they concluded to go in search of her
They found her at the foot of the
mountain, lying on the ground, uncon-
scious. and a little further on they
found Bill and Zeb. The Burchfelds
soon restored Lie to her reason, but
in no manner would she answer any
questions applied to her. A consulta-
ton was held and it was agreed that
they should all go home, as it would
soon be dark, and the next morning
they would return and bury the dead
where they were found.
A great sensation was created, but it
soon died away. The general belief
was that Zeb and Bill had met and
quarreled over Lie and their deaths
were the result.
Five years had passed and Lie had
grown into womanhood. During all
this time she had never uttered one
word in regard to the tragedy. One
Sunday, when she was attending meet
ing, she became very much interested,
and before the services were over she
had professed her faith in God, and to
that assemblage gathered there she re-
lated every detail from beginning to
end of this noted case and asked for
giveness of everyone for the part she
played.
Every year, as long as she lived, at a
certain time she would go and gather
wild flowers and place over these two
graves.
Death finally called her away, and
the two graves are grown over with
grass, and the stranger who passes by
never fails to wonder who is buried
there. -Chattanooga Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

and carried his prisoner to Maryyill6
JAIL where number of other prison.
ers were incarcerated preparatory to
attending the big court" at Knoxville.
There were several murderers confined
in the Jail, and plan of escape was in
progress when Bill was placed inside
its walls. They found no trouble in
getting the new man to help them, and
for three weeks they worked all the
time they could, and finally night
was set to make a break for freedom.
Their plans were successful, and the
next morning the town was all astir
over Jail delivery. In the excitement
which followed Bill was forgotten.
There were more important ones to
catch, and he found no trouble in MAX
ing his way back to his old home.
He travelled over the mountains
where no one would see him, and he
slipped in home after dark one Satur-
day night. The old folks were glad to
see him, but he was destined to receive
bad news. Zeb was coming over to
marry Lie the next day.
Bill never said a word, but went to
his bed, after eating a snack, telling
his folks that he would not be home on
the following day.
Before daybreak Bill took his old
trusty rife and wendell his way over
to the foot of "Old Bald" mountain,
where he knew Zeb would pass on his
way to Burchfield's
He sat down on the side of the path
and waited. About two hours after
sunup he saw some one coming down
the mountain with rifle on his shout
der. Upon closer examination it proved
to be his old-time rival. Would he step
back in the bushes and murder him?
No. Face to face he would meet him
and settle the grudge. Zeb plodded
along with light heart, not dreaming
of the fate which awaited him. AS he
suddenly rounded turn in the path
he recognized not twenty feet in front
of him his old enemy, Bill Wilson.
"Zeb,' said Bill, you beat me outen
the gal, and you thought 1 was in
jail, but l am here right now to kill
you"
Hardly had he uttered these words
VIXEN two rifles were quickly raised
and two shots were quickly fired, but
only one report could have been heard.
Zeb was shot through the heart, while
the deadly leaden missile wendell its
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

partly dreaming, there suddenly sprang
out from among the bushes man with
a Winchester directly leveled at Bills
face.
Throw up your handsn' the man
with the Winchester exclaimed.
''All right, Mister Officer" said Bill
Come on un git me; | am not er goin'
to feel hard at you. am er ready to
go with yer, but please let me say few
words afore | leave my still"
''All right" said the officer, and as
Bill knelt down he was heard to utter
these words:
'Goodby, old still, may never see
yer again, but | swear afore God that Il
live ter git outen this me or Zeb Simp-
son will die"
Bill had seen through the whole
scheme, and had taken an oath to kill
the man who had robbed him.
The revenue man destroyed the still
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

islands very large specimen is found,
and a well-known naturalist actually
observed one capture bird. The scor.
pion was very large one, and it
sprang at the bird, which was very
small one, holding it in its claws, kill
ing it almost instantly.
THE South American and African
ants are famous in this respect and
often succeed in destroying large ami
mails. A fly in Africa kills thousands
of horses and cattle yearly, depositing
its eggs in the bodies, where the young
live for awhile-illustratin the fact
that it is not always the largest animal
that is the greatest dcstro yer"-San
Francisco Gail.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
A Brave Man.

In the window of Boston chemist
appears the sign: "Spirits of all kinds
sold here" A joker passing by thought
it would be very funny to go in and ask
him to sell him some malignant
spirits" The chemist, without a mo-
ment's hesitation, turned to an assistant
and gave the order in an Imperative
tone:
Thomas, run up to the second floor
and tell my wife's mother to come down
at once. Here is somebody who wants
to buy her."-Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
A Hint to the PennIIess.

Experienced Tramp-Hello! we're in
luck. l hear husband and wife quar-
reling in this house. I'll wait until he
comes out.
Fresh Tramp-Wot good1l that do?
Experienced Tramp-I'll tell him I'm
a wanderer over the face of the earth
because can't live with my wife, and
he'll give me dollar. Texas Siftings-i
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
As to HIS Own knowledge.

Banks, said Rivers, speaking about
the finances, isn't there what you call a
better feeling now?
mo, Rivers" said Banks, absent
mindedly exploring his vest pocket
with his thumb and finger. There is
no improvement in the feeling. Chi
caoo Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
Remember the sabbath Day.

Husband-Wife, hand me out my Sun
day coat.
Wife-But, my dear, this is not Sun
day, it is only Saturday.
II know it's only Saturday, but I'm
going to attend a fashionable dinner,
and it will be Sunday before L get back. u
-TammanY Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

Tell me all, the pastor urged kindly.
II put button in the contribution
box" she faltered.
He smiled.
And did your conscience trouble
you?" he asked.
The woman raised her eyes earnestly.
NO" she answered. II put in the
wrong button and broke set, and 1
would like 10 exchange it, if you please"
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

Little tennessee. ABOUT nNe HlleS up
this creek lived old man Burchfield and
his family, composed of his wife and
two children, one boy of sixteen and
the other a girl of eighteen. Their
parents called them Lem and Lie.
Lem did not amount to much, but Lie
was known through all the mountain
settlements. She had pretty face
and beautiful figure. The arts of
fashion were never known to her and
nature was her only teacher. She could
climb mountain or shoot a rifle as
good as anyone.
A few miles from the Burchfields
there lived another old settler named
Wilson. This old man was blessed with
a large crop of boys, the oldest being
known as Bill"
Bill was not handsome boy, neither
was he extra smart, but, as old man
Burchfield expressed it, ''he was one of
the evenest boys you ever seem" Bill
was passionately fond of Lie, and
more than one Sunday did he spend at
the Burchfield cabin "a-wooin' and
accom- of her" His affection was by
no means reciprocated, for this fair
maiden loved another. Lie had once
attended a dance in Cade's Cove, and
while there she met young man named
several times, and before the festivi-
ties were over Zeb and Lie had told
each other of their love.
Zeb was a little handsomer in the
eyes of Lie than Bill, and besides he
had travelled. He could sit and tell all
about the big houses in Maryville and
Sevierville, having visited both places.
On the following Sunday Zeb was
also visitor at the Burchfeld cabin,
much to the discontinue of Bill. Zeb
continued his visits, and it was not
many months before there was deadly
enmity between the two mountain
bucks. 1t was reported that Bill had
said he would kill his rival before he
should take his girl away from him.
This greatly annoyed Lie and Zeb,
because they had an idea that Bill
would do just as he had said, so they
put their heads together and fixed, as
they thought, great plan to get rid
of Bill.
The plan agreed upon was this: Bill
owned a small still way up the creek,
where he made enough whisky for his
own use and little to sell. Zeb was
to go to Maryville, where he could find
Freshaur, a revenue man, and inform
him of the still in the mountains.
Freshaur was to go to Lie, and from
her he was to get all the information
needed. The revenue man started out
on his mission, and after a tiresome
journey reached old man Burchfield's
on Yellow creek.
The girl, as soon as she had talked
awhile with the stranger and found
out who told him to come there, i'm
mediateiy sent word to Bill to meet her
at his still soon the next morning, as
she wanted to see him.
Bill received the message with feel
ings of great joy. He didn't sleep
wink that night. Many vision passed
through his mind. Air castles were
built one after another
Long before day the next morning
found him at his still, cleaning it and
fixing nice little rustic seat for the
idol of his heart. But he was soon to
meet with disappointment in manner
which was least expected. While sit
ting at the foot of large poplar tree
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
An Insinuation.

1.-THE price of beef is going up fear
fully" said the restaurant keeper.
You have no idea of the prices now
charged for choice cuts"
"Humph," said the patron grumpily,
as he struggled with a refractory steak.
81 don't see how that is going to affect
you."-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
A LESSON.

When in my heart love first began,
SO well played my part,
Her father said was man
Right after his own heart
Her sister said l was dear.
Her brother thought me fine,
And to mamma did appear
A creature half divine.
But when asked her for her hand
She laughed a laugh most gay.
And told me in sweet accents bland
To call some other day.
Next time find myself involved
BY fate in loves mad whirl
Upon one thing l am resolved:
I'm going to court the girl.
Tom Mason, In Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
She Might Risk 1t.

81 read in the paper that Queen Vic
toria never rides in street car" said
Mrs. Snaggs.
''She need not be afraid to try it," re-
piled Mrs. Snaggs. almost any man
would get Up and give his seat to a lady
of herage. pittsburgh Chronicle-Tel-
egraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
A Rocky Road.

Editor Hightone Magazine-I have
examined your manuscript, sir, and find
1t thrilling narrative, which arrests
attention at the start and holds 10
spellbound to the end.
Struggling Author (despairinglyl-
Then, of course, it won't don. y.
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
Why He Gave 1t Up.

"Jones, why don't you go to work
and earn livlng?"
my dear Smith, what's the use?
tried it once for little while, and no
sooner did 1 earn dollar than l had
to spend it. So 1 gave it up."-N. Y.
Recorder.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
To Keep Sunday Whole,

Effie-Please, Uncle Arthur, do come
and play chess with me.
Uncle Arthur-Oh, Fife! Don't you
remember? It's Sunday.
"Well-we can let the bishop wlnV"
Pail Mall Budget.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
In Gotham.

Uncle Forecorners (who has just re-
turned from visit to New York;
Down ter yer Cousin Tiptops they hev
little pair o. silver tongs ter pick up
the sugar with eff yer fingers are dirty.
Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
Observation-Disclosures.

Englishman-Why is it you Hamerio-j
ans copy the Hinglish?
American - We are in hopes you
Eoglishmen will see how it looks, and
get disguised with yourselves.-N. Y.
Weekly,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

Uncle-And what are you going to
give your little sister for a birthday
present?
I'm going to ask father to get her q
football, and then I'll show her how toI
play. "-Pearson's.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
Puck

Footpad Jiro-So you'se held up dat
guy just saw comm down this dark
street, did you? Who was he?
Sand6ag Gabrielle was ward pol
itician.
Footpad Jim (promptly)-How much
lid he take from you?-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

"rd love to list to you all nighttime said
Kissed good-by at the door then homeward
sped
A year had passedNsince she became his brides
He came homo late-his wish was GratlHed
Judge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

Tommy-Aint these nice sweet apple
blossoms, mamma?
Mamma-Yes, Tommy.
Tommy-And isn't it funny, mamma,
how they can grow into such sour ap-
pies. Young People.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
A FEMININE REASON.
More Than He Could Stand.

Judge-How did the man libel you?
Applicant for Warrant-He called me
a beggarly politician, yer honor.
Judge-The word beggarly is hardly
Ebenous.
Applicant for Warrant-It amt that
yer honor; it's the word politician that
l want satisfaction for.-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
HOW rHOUGHTLEss OF HIM.

Jack-Oh, grandma, a telegram has
come to say that Harry has broken the
record at college.
Old Lady-Dear me! how careless OF
him! If it cannot be nsended 1 suppose
ne will have to pay for new one
Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
Profit in His Adversely.

Editor-It was the making of Jokers
to get married.
Assistant-Is that so?
Editor-Yes. He makes good liv-
ing now by jotting down the sarcastic
remarks that his wife makes to him!-
Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

Wide open, staring blue eyes, com
bined with fair complexion, are said
to indicate bad temper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

Matson-Good heavens! Chawley has
swallowed his pocket mirror 1t viii
kill him.
Steel-Sure. Anything that's food for
reflection would kill Chawley.-Town
Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
Fly.
Recorder,

Should fly with Edwin, papa,
Would the bills be paid by thee?"
The old man sternly child her
And said: mo flies on mel"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23

Uncle Remus-What's de mattah wifi
yo', Rufus?
Rufus-De doctah says rs got de
scarlet fevah, an muslin goto school TO
q month.-N Y. Herald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-05-23
A ROMANTIC TRAGEDY.

HE Little Tennessee
river winds circuitous-
ly through these large
mountains and finally
finds its way into the
Tennessee at Lenoir
City, at a point near
the state line between
Tennessee and North
Carolina. Y e | l o w
creek empties into the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-11-01
Cupid,s Arrows.

luriah L Hustead age 43. to
Mamie n Fortney. age 81.
VIM A Cornwell age 81, to
Rosa B Haley, age IL.
Leonard I McIutire age 10 to
Luna G Mclntire, age 90.
Thomas W. Knight age 81 10
Emma Davis, age Is.
salathial j Whitehair age SO,
to Almeda Bates, age 43.
John B Wagner age 23, to An
ME Nutter, age 81.
Charles L. White age 30. 10
Ella G. Patton. age.