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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27

Governor would like to apply salve to
ease the disappointment caused by Warden
Hale's reappointment at San Quentin.
The recent controversy over the dis
missals at the Mint will, 1t is said, have a
bearing in the fight for the Board of
Health. Max Pepper claims that some of
the candidates are being urged by the
Rainey- Buckley faction. Backed by Sen
ators Buggy, Fay and others, he has four
opposition candidates.
Now it is said that Mr.. Daggett is going
to take a hand in the fight. He has no
candidates of his own.
He is reported, though, as having an
nounced that he intends to see that the
candidates of those who have annoyed him
are not given the places.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27
Effect of Altitude.

Mountain sickness has always formed a
topic of interest to scientists, says writer
in the London Illustrated News. Recent
researches show that the altitude which
produces this condition varies for different
persons. 1t is said that persons in good
health can withstand a height of 1000
meters in passive transport, but it is not
regarded as advisable that they should
prolong their stay at this altitude.
A curious fact is that the sickness also
varies with the nature of the mountains,
and it is said to be less marked ON solitary
or isolated peaks. A height above 5000
meters affects all subjects whenever they
exert themselves. The researches to which
l allude were made by M. kronecher in his
survey of the proposed Jungfrau Railway.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27
MINES OF ALABASTRR.
italian ouarries Which Have Beer
Worked for Ages.

italian 0uarries Which Have Been
Worked for Ages.
Thirty-two miles to the southeast of
Pisa, in the province of that name, a very
remarkable and very ancient industry is
carried on. We refer to the alabaster in
dustry, of which full description. from
actual observation, is given by Vice-Con-
sui Carmichael of Leghorn, in a foreign
consular report just issued. Victoria.
where the alabaster is found, enjoys spe-
cial distinction among places in the world
which produce that commodity. The ma
terial which is of five main varieties is
found in nodules, embedded in huge
! masses of limestone, says the London
News.
At the end of each cavern whence it IS
extracted two or three men are to be seen
working away with small T-shaped picks
by the dim light of unprotected oil lamps
of Etruscan pattern, which, by singular
tenacity of tradition, are still in use in the
district. In one case the block of alabaster
will be already well projected from its bed
Af limestone. and the operator is carefully
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27
Z THE ROYAL FLUSH.
An Old Poker Player Says 1t Neve
Wins Any Amount.

An Old Poker Player Says 1t Never
Wins Any Amount.
"These stories about men making bis
winnings by accidentally catching ;
straight flush when luck seemed down OF
them make me very weary" said an anna
teur poker player, who has been "poking'
off and on for about eighteen years, play
ing nothing more imposing than penny
ante
~ always class such stories with snake
stories and fishing tales the player went
on. ''There may be some truth in in them
but have never had any such luck, and
have held my own very we'll at penny ante,
too. 1 have had just two royal Pushes il
my experience. So far as the accidental
and surprising part of them was con
cerned, that was all right, but for the big
winnings, never saw them. On the con
trary, on both occasions, my opponent
was playing two-handed games each time
lay down on me unceremonlously
And I don't think gave my hand away
either.
"I'll tell you my actual experiences and
maybe it will be warning to those IN.
clined to boast about their luck at poker
The first royal flush l ever had the fortune
to hold in my hand was about six years
ago, when was having a quiet little game
with an old friend. 1t was a modest Jack
pot My opponent opened it for nickel
the limit. / skinned my hand, but could
not find a pair. A king and queen oil
hearts looked pretty, and / Clipped in my
nickel and drew to them. imagine my sur
prise when an ace, ten and jack OF
hearts came to me. kept mighty quiet
hoping to make a "killing." Ny oppo-
nent threw in nickel chip and / saw ii
and raised it the nickel limit. He lay
down. He had not bettered measley pair
of jacks.
''The other time I had royal flush was
about year and a half ago. My opponent
asked me if had ever had one and said
that he had not. The second hand after
his remark had the age and he stayed
in. had a queen, jack and ten of clubs
and thought l wodld try for a straight or
a flush. The king and then the ace OF
clubs came to me. My opponent looked at
his hand and then said 'I'll give it to you.
He had only an ace high with king next.
I showed him my hand and he volubly
congratulated himself that he had not
bettered' in his draw, while well,
never swear in company, but felt mighty
like it."-Kansas City Star.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27
French Odd Fellows.

The French-American Lodge No. 207, l. o. o..
f., celebrated the seventy-sixth anniversary of
the organization of Odd Fellowship, Friday
evening, by banquet at the Navata restau-
rant, AIT Pine street.
The principal officers OF the lodge are Victor
Reiter, past master, Felix Candan, noble
grand; Alfred Leibert, vice grand; j. B. PARA,
secretary; Joseph Champion, recording Sec
rotary. The lodge was organized August 10,
1872 and has a membership of over 200.
1t is in prosperous condition financially,
banquet-room was beautifully decorated, the
tricolOr of France predominating.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27
streetcary Must Slow Down.

The Health and Police Committee yesterday
decided to report favorably the Hirsch ordi-
nance, limiting the speed OF streetcars to six
miles an hour between and P. NJ. on the
following streets: California, from Kearny
to Market; Clay, from East to Kearny; How
ard, from Seventh to East; Jackson, from East
to Montgomery; Kearny street, from Market
to its northerly examinations; Market, from
East TO Ninth; Montgomery avenue, from Union
to Montgomery; Polk, from Post to California
Post, from Dupont to Market; Sacramento,
from Kearny to Market; Suffer, from Dupont
to Market; Third, from Market to Folsom
Washington, from Montgomery to East.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27

Mrs. Getthere enthusiastic worker al
church fair)-Now, Mr.. Slimpurse, Won
really must take chance in this beautiful
pipe; you really must. Just think, the
pipe is worth $40 and the chances are only
81 each.
Mr.. SlimpurS (edging off)-very sorry.
madam, but don't smoke.
Mrs. Getthere-oh, but you can learn,
you know.
Mr.. Slimpurse-Tobacco does not agree
with me. 1 would have no earthly use for
Mrs. Getthere (struck with a bright
idea)-Well, there isn't the slightest prob
ability of your drawing it, you know.-Ne w
York Weekly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27
Two Attachm ents.

Sheriff Whelan yesterday levied upon the
household goods of A. D. Splivalo, lawyer,
1120 Washington street, under a judgment
secured by Sam Newman i'll the sum OF
$2941 rs.
Williams & Co., Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany's wharf, were also levied upon under a
judgment for $500 secured by the California
Casket Compauy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-27

In every receipt calling for baking pow.
der better results and more wholesome
food will be obtained by the use of Royal
than any other, because OF its greater
leayening strength and absolute purity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
Our Specialties.

DISEASES OF THE BLOOD, Kidneys and Bladder, Constipation, Chronic Diar- rhoea, Rheumatism, Catarrh; all froms of Skin Disease, as Eczema Ulcers, Blotches Ugly Eruptions, etc.
 SYPHILIS in evry form eHectuaiiy cated from the blood. Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure, Cystitis, etc.
 NERVOUS DEBILITY-Sperma rhoea, Impotence, Seminal Losses, Fail ing Memory. Lassitude, Gloominess, De pression of Spirits and all effects of per niciouS habits.
 All irregularities and cases of weakness in woman.
 pr. Dozier gives his individual study and efforts to the diagnosing and treat ment of every case, prepares all medi- cines and gives all directions and advice, thus securing to every patient the high est professional skill and privacy as well as security against mistakes and the use of inferior drugs.
 We make a SPECIALITY of ALL MANNER of CHRONIC DISEASES of the THROAT, LUNGS. HEART, BLOOD, KIDNEYS and of the Genito- Urinary Organs, and do not confne our selves to PRIVATE DISEASES alone; hence we are patronized by the best peo- pie of both sexes, and any lady or gen. tleman can visit our office with perfect propriety.
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Clippings From the Press.
The Daily State,


 pr. O. T. Dozier, the specialist physi- elan of the Southern Medical Dispensary. is one of the most successful practition- CTS of the south. He is man who loves the world and his fellow-man. Patients learn to love his ever sympathetic na- ture, as they respect and confide in his consummate skill.
 Age-Herald.
 It always affords a public journal pleasure to testify to merit where it is deserved. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- aid ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reiabil- ity of pr. o. T. Dozier, Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city Dr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use fitness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
Wheeling and Lake Erie preferred :.
Suns Cotton Review.

New York, July l0.-The sun's cotton re- view says
 Cotton rose points, but lost this and de- elined l0n11 points, closing easy, with sales of 2l1 800 bales. Liverpool was easier on the spot but without quotable change, with sales of 10000 bales. futures there declined 1la pons, but rallied and closed quiet at net decline of only F point
 Today's features It was serious series of surprises today. The first Liverpool news was surprise, It showed that the market had paid little or no attention to the decline here of yesterday. Another sur prise was the unfaVctable tenor of the weekly government reports, though this ought not to have been a surprise. Accord ingly prices advanced here But they got setback from another surprise. This was the government monthly report. It was expected the condition would be something below 80 per cent. but it gave it as S2, against Sl month ago, or an improvement of 1as per cent. A year ago it was Sa and two years ago S27. The monthly report struck the market as with bludgcon and prices fell 10 points in a few minutes There are not wanting operators who believe the underlying conditions of the market are favorable to any advance later oil.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11

delivery. ........ .......3 4s-6fd Decehiber and January de- 1rnvery .......s> ...........,3 4s-64d@3 49-6ld January and February de-
 livery. y............ ...... "a 50-64d
 Futures were firm.
 Liverpool, July 10.-4 p. m.-Futures closed quiet. July delivery ery.............3 g3 64d0a 44-64dt July and August delivery.3 43-64d03 44-54dt August ana September de- livery y.....................3 46-64d03 47-64dt September and October de-
 livery .................t... , 47 -b4d% October and November de-
 livery ................ ....3 4s-64dt. November and December
 delivery ..................3 49.6Idt December and January de-
 livery .....................3 5o-64dt January and February de-
 livery y.....................,3 51-64d03 52-64d* February and March deiv-
 cry: :....-,..... ........t...3 52-6 ld03 53-bfdF March and April deiiyery.3 53-6ldt Aprli and May deliTery....a 55-6idG3 56-64df fSel.ers. Buyers. Value.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Chicago Change.


 Chicago July 10-Returned confidence was apparent in the action of the wheat market at the opening today. The collapse of prices at the close yesterday was due in a great measure to the vague and indefi- mite rumors of financial difficulties among large houses That only three important failures took place convinced traders that a picnic was not imminent, and opening advance of over 20 per bushel was evidence of the restored good feeling. Liverpool ca bles came lower but the tone was reported steady, which indicated that the demoral- ization which existed on this side has not extended to foreign markets. Paris repu- diated the decline altogether and quoted an advance. Conjecture as to the figures tho government would make public today con stituted the most important gossip. Sep tember wheat opened from 66A to 65c, ad- yanced sto 657sc and closed at, 65ssq651Ac, 2s4q2Bcs higher than yesterday. Cash wheat was 21a@sc higher.
 CornEfhere was no perceptible abate- ment iffs the strength of the undertone Of corn. With wheat eyincing improvement there was natural further assurance in this market and business was transacted at firm 1Drices throughout the session. Sep tember sforn opened from 43a4 to 45c. sold betweea<4 45 and l3lsQ4SAc,, closing at 4Sssc, 1c above yesterday. Cash corn was 1Ac higher than yesterday
 Oats-Nothing noteworthy occurred in oats: They participated in the general bet, ter feeling which pervaded other grains and closed 1h4Ssc higher than yesterday for September. The buying was scattered. but the shorts were most conspicuous on that side Cash oats were AQ1ac per bushel higher. .e
 Provisons--An air of restlessness char acterized the trade in provisions. Yester- days slump in pork had plainly disturbed the equanifity of traders. and today they were frresolute Any pressure to sell broke of Improvement they rose promptly. The hog market was weak, but its influence was destroyed by the strength of grain. At the close pork was irmer than yesterday. while lard and ribe were weaker. Sep temhsr pork closed 1hc higher than yester-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
Nam Orleens

New Orleans, July .--sugar--Open ket- tie: Prime, 2Mn3c; common. 5-16Q2lec. Centrifusar: Choice yellow, 3l2c; prime yell low 7-lGc; off yellow. S-16d9 5-16c; sec onds, las3t31sc Molasses-Centrifugal Good iair, 5ci common, Suic. The local refinery sugar market was steady; powdered and confectioners' A, 45sc Rice was dull; fancy and chioce grades were dull to nominal; prime 4l4ai4sc; good SAa45sc; fair, Sas0 3ssc; ordinary, 3u3Ac; common, zhQ2isc. Rough rice was nominal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
COMMERCIAL PAPER.
In Wall Street.

New York, July 1O.--The bears in stocks made a vigorous raid on the industrials shortly after the he opening with view it in other parts of the list. This theory proved to be correct, as the market after the raid referred to steadily improved and closed strong, with an advancing tenden- cy. At the opening the railway share mar ket was strong, the result of London buy for the first week of July and the excellent outlook for the growing crops, It should be remembered that so far as the St, Paul earnings are concerned that the receipts this year compare with the strike period in 1894
 remarkable changes. Chicago Gas dropped 21s per cent, to 523s; Leather 1h, to r; pre-, ferred "A, to Ss; Tobacco l7s, to IF and stocks had little or no influence on the gen eral market, and in the afternoon trading the bears were busily employed taking back their short contracts. London was a buyer of its favorites throughout the day paying particular attention, to Louisville to to 6o9s, while the mortgages gained any where from to per cent: The grangers, Louisville and Nashville. Missouri Pacific all higher and scored the best figures for a long time past.
 The industrials were also in better re quest in the afternoon trading and on lib- eral buying to cover shorts. Chicago Gas advanced to 55s, Sugar to 1l1&, Tobacco to l131a, Leather to 1SI2 and preferred to 91k.
 
 Tobacco company had obtained control of the P. Lorillard company, director of the latter says there is no truth in the report. The anthracite coalers were heavy for q time on rumors that there had been a hitch in the negotiations looking to a set tlement of trade troubles. Speculation closed strong, with prices anywhere from A to 13s per cent higher on the day. Leather lost Is and preferred 1A per cent.
 The bond market was active and strong. Sales footed up 2139.000 The sales of list ed stocks aggregated 279,000 and of unlisted stocks 42,000 shares.
 New York, July 9.-Money on call was easy at 1@1l2 per cent; last loan at per cent, and closing offered at l per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 3A e 3A per cent. Bar silver. 67c.
 Sterling exchange was firm, with actual business in Dankers' bills at Si.S9@4. S9A for sixty days and S4 a4 eoA for demand; posted rates, S4. ee ,sG4 90l2; commercial bills, $4. S04.6st2.
 Treasury balances Coin. S103, 12o .ooo; cur rency, S65, ,9iS ,00O.
 Government bonds were firm.
 State bonds were dull.
 Railroad bonds were strong.
 Silver bullion at the board was quiet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
New York Cotton Seed Oil and Sugar.

New York July 10-Cotton seed oil was quiet, but easy; crude. 23c bid; yellow prime 25Aa26c; yellow good off grade, 25a4c. Coffee was steady at to 15 points up July, Sl4,65i August. S1L75Ql4.S0; September, $14.75 @liS5; October, Sl4.S5@14.9O; December ,sl4. 75 @l4,o0 Spot Rio was quiet, but steady; No. [ l51ac; .Sugar-Raw. was firm, but quiet; fair refining, 27sc; refined was fairly active and firm off A, 41sG043sc; standard A, II 7-16 M49sc; cut loaf and crushed 51-16q5Hc; granulated, 7-16Q4Ac.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
Chicago Cattle Market.

Union Stock Yards, H., July 1o.-Cattle- Receipts, 15.000; the market was weak and 10a15c lower; common to extra steers, $3.5O M6.00; stockers and feeders, S2.30014.0O; cows and bulls, $l.50a375; Texans $2,25q4.75 Hogs-Receipts,, N,oo0; the market was weak and 20c lower; heavy packing and shipping lots, $475a5O5; common to choice mixed, Si.7O0510: choice assorted, S4.S00 800; light %75@510; pigs. $360@4.s0. Sheep Receipts, r GOO; the market was weak and 1Gnl5c lower: inferior to choice, $.75QA25; lambs. s 00m5.90.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
St. Louis.

St Louis, July 10---Flour-Old was quiet, but steady new was quiet; patents. s 75p S9Q; fancy. Ss.25a3 40; choice $9.0Ou410 Wheat was higher July. 6S3sc; August, GSfc, September, 6ih. Corn was higher July S95sc; September 40A0401sc; Decem- Der, 3)Nc. Oats were higher; July, 2ic; September, 23hc. Pork-Standard mess $n;15 Lard-Prime steam, $6.20; choice S5.32&. Bacon-Longs. S675; clear ribs, $6.&R; short clear, S7,00. Dry salted meats Shoulders, S5621A; longs, $637l2; clear ribs S6.5O short clear. s675 High wines were steady at $125
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11

Dealers in STOCKS BONDS, Etc Hewlett Block, First Avenue and goth Street.
 Telephone HIS. P. O. Box 672.
 Having ample capital and first-class facili- ties for the execution of orders through our private wires in direct communication with the Cotton, Stock and Produce Exchanges of New Y ork, New orleans and Chicago, we of fer unprecedented opportunities to business faithful service and absolute safety on all business entrusted to our care. The business methods we have adopt ed are the same as those ruling the great exchanges of the world, and are therefore safe and reliable. We buy and sell all local and foreign securities, inviting all business men to call daily and post themselves in regard 10 the various changes affecting the great business centers of tho world
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
Groceries.

These are wholesale quotations:
 Sugar-Granulated, 4Ac; yellow clari- fled, 4Q41sc.
 CheesegFancy full cream, 12c; full cream, 11Q12c; common, 7QSc.
 Canned goods-Oysters. lb can, light , weight, 65c per dozen; ID full weight, S5Q9Oc. Sardines-American, $3.75 per case; mustard, $325 Salmon-Columbia River $L2541.30 per dozen; Kamox, $1.15 per dozen: R. E. Lee. s1.25 per dozen; Cable, $L75 per dozen. dozen; pound table. sL.25 pound table, s1.75. Tomatoes-2 pound can. 60Q75c per dozen; 3 pound-can, 75Q95c. Canned corn-2- pound Standard Virginia. S5c per dozen Honey Drop Corn, $145; 2-pound green, Soc. Pears-2-pound can, S1.35 per dozen Corned beef-1-pound cans, $1.S0 per dozen; 2-pound Coffee-Prime, 21@22c; fair, 1Sa19c: com mon, 16Q17c; Arbuckle's roasted. in 100 pound cases, $21. 50; 60 pound cases s217O; 36 pound cases, $21. 80; LeveringS. S2t.60.
 Flour-Best patents, $.lOq4.50; straights,
 Dried fruit-Peaches, 9Q11c; apples. sa1Oc;
 Mackerel-.Barrels, s12.5O; half barrels, s5. .5o @6.50; kits, 75@S0c.
 Meal-Cream fancy, S1.05 per- sack Ten nessee ground, 95c.
 Rice..Best head, 5al@6c; head. 51sc; me- u sait-White sacks 15o pounds, FOG; jute Csc barrels, 2-pound, 140's. s2.75.
 Soap-Riverside, s2;75; Fairbanks Brown &. 10; Lennox, $375; Grandpas Wonder, 1Oc size, $325; 5c size, s. S5: Mascot. S365; Clair cite, S3.65; Black Prince, $S.75: Cyclone, g. 50 0260; Coal Oil Johnny, 5c size. S3S5: 10c size s6S5. Sapolio-$2.50 per case; soapine S3.75; Pearline, S3.75; toilet, 40q75c per dozen.
 Soda-Arm and Hammer brand, 6c per pound.
 Pickles-Ialf barrels, $3.75@4.5o; pints plain, s5c per dozen; chow chow. 75c per dozen.
 Baking powder-Royal. 1 pound, s5.oU per dozen; half pound, S2.65: Grants Bon Bon, 1 pound 90c; half pound cans, COG dozen Coz i5c dozen; 4oz, 40c dozen: Campbell's pound, $165; half pound, soc; quarter pound 45c.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
Produce.

Produce.
 These are wholesale quotations: Onions-LouSiana, 244c per pound; Ala bama, 2l2c per pound. a-. Bananas-kancy Jumbo punches, $.250 1.5O choice punches, $1.Oo4L25; medium, Soc Q$l00; scarce. Lemons-Choice, 36Os, per box, s5oOQ5.50; 300s $4.50.
 Butter-Fancy Jersey, 204221sc; country, 1212@15c mixed country, 1Oc.
 Poultry-Hens, 171s@20c; cocks, l212c; spring chickens, large flyers, 12Ql5c; me- dium, 9412c; small, 547c.
 Early vegetables-New cabbage, l1sca per pound; beans 50 cents per bushel; new po- per six basket crate; cuclhnbers, 25c per half bushel basket Watermelons, s6.oO612.50 per hundred. Cantaloupes flat at S150 per crate, and no Bale.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11
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Simon Block, Nineteenth Street, Birmil

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