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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
knights of st. John and Malta.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. 3.-The Chap
ter General of American knights of st.
John and Malta began its session in the
hall of the House of Representatives this
morning. The 300 delegates for the United
States and Canada were given a welcome
to the State by Acknowledgement Stewart,
who took the place of the Governor. P.
F. MCGOWAN of New York responded. The
appointment of committee on credentials
followed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
A NeaU Bnnk Oroanixed,

OMAHA, NEBR., Sept. 3.-The East
Omaha Bank has been organized here with
a capital of 100000. 1t will have its loca-
ton in East Omaha, the new manufacture
ing suburb. Its officers are composed of
leading manufacturers, among whom are
Daniel Farrell Jr.; G. II. Wilson and r. s.
Knapp. II. r. Milford is the cashier.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Changes Among Several of the Army
Engineers.


Engineers.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 3.-By di-
rection of the Secretary of War the follow
ing changes in stations and duties of Off
GERS of corps of engineers are ordered:
Captain Thomas w. Symons will turn
over his present duties at Portland, Or,
temporarily to Major James G. Post and
proceed to New York and relieve Major
Ernest H. Ruffner of duties in his charge;
Major Ruffner, upon being relieved by
Captain Symons, will proceed to and take
station at Portland, Or, and relieve Major
Post of duties temporarily transferred to
him by Captain Symons.
Pensions were granted to-day to the fol.
lowing: California: Original-Albert Swift,
Kirkwood; Francis Hartley Veterans
Home, Napa. Mexican War, survivor
increase, Abram Barnes, Woodland, Or;
reissue and increase, Melvin Culp, Apple
gate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
John II. Kninhf Dead.

CHICAGO, ILL, Sept 3.-John H.
Knight, graduate of the medical depart
ment of the University of California, died
suddenly to-day at $50 West Madison
street. Mr.. Knight came to Chicago a
week ago for a postgraduate course at the
Rush Medical College. His death is sup
posed to have been caused by heart
disease.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
Injured in a Panic.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Sept. 3.-While
the crowd was watching the Labor day
parade on Washington street yesterday a
runaway horse dashed along, creating a
panic and iniuring six people, two of whom
may die.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04

1. K. Funk, DID,, of Kings County, was
unanimously chosen tenn orary chairman.
In taking the chair he delivered a stirring
address along prohibition lines. Com
mittees on credentials, rules and order OF
permanent organization, resolutions and
platform were adopted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
DIED IN Il DENTISTS CHAIR.
Passing of a Woman While Under the
Influence of ChIoroforns.

Influence of ChIoroforns.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Sept. 81
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Calvert, wife of Ed
ward Calvert of Youngstown in this county,
died under the influence of chloroform ad-
ministered by DIR. w. F. Falkner, Sunday
morning, previous to her having fourteen
teeth extracted. After the last tooth had
been pulled Mrs. Calvert suddenly col
lapsed.
For two hours DIR. FaIkner and Dentist
Bentley, aided by DR.. Raymond of Fort
Niagara, applied restoratives and tried
artificial respiration, but she could not be
revived. An examination of her heart
previous to the administration of the drug
showed that organ to be in good condition.
Mrs. Calvert's age was SO.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
Ne,y York Proh;bft;o,;sts.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. 3.-Much the
same enthusiasm which predominates at
any political State convention was manifest
at the opening session of the prohibition
lists in Convention Hall this morning. Rev.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04

company were invalid is incorrect. Judge
Hanford recognizes the receivers and has
merely ordered them to file an answer to
the petition by October2. President Bray
ton Ives said that he did not intend to
make any statement at this time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
ON THE EASTERN TRACKS.
Dorian Won the Flight Stakes
at Sheepshead Bay by
a Length.
The Lowering of a Michigan Record
the Feature at Highland
Park.

SHEEPSHEAD BAY, N. Y, Sept. s.
The attendance was very small here to-day,
not more than 1000 persons putting in an
appearance. The track was in good condi-
ton and the day was grand for racing pur-
poses. The programme was not partieu-
larly attractive, and the only stake down
for decision was the Flight stakes. This
brought out some very fast flyers and the
winner turned up in Dorian, who won
easily by length and a half from Helen
Nichols, who finished length in front of
Matt Byrnes.
Five furlongs, Falling Water won, Prince
Lief second, Marshall third. Time, | :O2 1-5.
One mile, Manchester won, Sun Up second,
Gutta Percha third. Time, 1 Al As.
Seven furlongs, the Flight stakes for two
year-olds and upward, Dorian won, Helen
Nichols second, Matt Byrnes third. Time,
1:27 2-5.
One mile and furlong, for two-year-olds
and upward, handicap, Redskin won, Sara
gosa second, Pepper third. Time, 30 %.
Six furlongs, on main turf, for threeyear-
olds and upward, Leonawell won, Walter sec
ond, Buck Rene third. Time, l IA As.
One mile on turf, Harrington won, Chesa-
peake second, Adelbert third. Time. AZ 40.
DETROIT, MICH, Sept. 3.-The lower
ing of the Michigan record for heat in a
trotting race was the feature of the card at
Highland Park to-day. The attendance
was small, but the weather and track were
just suited to extreme speed. Letitia had
won heat when Lady Roberts came
along and took two under the whip in the
2:17 trot. Then Fred B went after the
mare, and in fine finish beat her out in
2:15H, the State record for mile.
2:13 pacing Diminished from yesterday,
Rds tim won NEdia second Little Joker third
2:2O pace, Jimmie Mac won, May Murphy
second, Emma Wilkes third. Best time,
2:17 class trot, $1,000, Lady Roberts won.
Fred second, Letitia third. Best time,
2:33 trot (unfnished), Sam Hill won two
heats. Best time, 2:2314
GALESBURG, ILL, Sept. 3.-After SELL
ing one day more, Williams decided to-
day that he would have no more pool-sen-
ing, and it was stopped. In consequence
the races to-day were poorly attended. In
each race the favorites won with ease.
2:22 pace, Bacillus won, Hail Cloud second,
David third. Best time, 2:1614
2:45 trot. Birdie Clay won, Judge Rice Sec
ond Dentine third. Best time, 2:141a.
800 pace, Miss Rita won. Earlmont second,
Rosaletta third. Best time 2:10.
2:2O trot, Queen Allah won, Zuletta second,
Bryson third. Best time, 2:17L.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 3.-The
fall meeting at the Belmont Driving Park
began this afternoon with two races on the
card, the 2:10 pace and the 80 trot. The
pacing race was exciting. six heats being
required to decide it. The time ranged
from 2:1o to 2:151l. Paul, the winner, was
the favorite. In the 2:30 trot Prince
Purdy captured the race in straight heats.
Tomorrow the PAGERS, Joe Patchen, 2:04,
and John R. Gentry. 2:03A, will race for a
purse of $4,000.
2:3O trotting; purse $4,000.
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ICES Has No Statement.

NEW YORK, N. Y. Sept. 3.-It is said
at the Office of counsel for the Northern
Pacific Railway that the report that Judge
Hanford had decided that the Sc, 600, 900
certificates issued by the receivers of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
Erecutton of a Murderer.

JASPER, FLA, Sept. 3.-Joseph B..
Norton, aged 80, was hanged here to-day
for the murder of James Denmark on the
night of January 4. Three thousand
people saw the hanging.
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Ruooles Back In Washi,,otom.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 3-Adju-
tant- General Ruggles returned to the city
this morning and relieved General Vim
cent. General Ruggles was on six weeks
trip to the Pacific Coast at Puget Sound,
inspecting the new posts which have been
established since he was last on the Pacific
Coast.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04

For Pacific Coast kilograms see
Pages 4 and S.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04

These prices are for the aforementioned four
days only.
Country orders for the above must be sent in at
once.
Send for our new illustrated catalogue, sent free
anywhere for the asking.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
TAN SHOES AT NEXT
TO NOTHING PRICES.

l7S pairs of Mems Fine Russia Calf Shoes,
all styles, sewed shoes, we will sell for Qn
the next four days at. ........II
$50 pairs Of our Best Tan Calf Shoes, any
style toes and genuine hand-sewed q
soles, for the next four days. u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

saves what 30 would have cost 10 watch
him. auprehcnl him and convict him.
Third. she saves what DO would have cost
her 20 guard him. feed him and clothe
him during the period of his punishment
Fourth she saves what his criminal iu-
0uon.e ON bis c0muanious would have
cost her. Frh. and this is hy Ear
greater economy than an the others put
together. she saves the cost of paying
for the shadow which bis criminal tcl-
douoIas vCIn have cast ON Dis pOstcri-
a. for aU time Go come. Before sou fg-
iira This last ifon up. De- mc toll you the
resYlfs az one Investigation which was
made bv some uhilaufhr0pic organila-
tfon in Now York city. believe it 90
have been The Prison Reform Association.
and u is tho only complete study of lts
t,,l ,l.t 4 lsv.. over hoard of.
..
'"i"I' '''''i
They ud''d inc I'7l'ii.t OBJ t'"'" u.
criminal anie'elenla ana ID -iii '.'''..
think. ODD the hudson 'oNil'N ''.. -
Poornonse. ana ioNNa l'tI iHtl H'- TWO
sons ana thite itit"l "Ia. Ii' '"''
daughters an ",At "I''- Hli' ''.''
died cnlaiess. inc olN'I TWO ,i'D-N'
nine Children INTO lhe W'iii' ali 'ii"i'
mails boin s''a "'0'i'''
criminals ana il'N hdI NF' '.i.'i '''
two of whom WeI lmnerli's' ana mus "'-
came charges ou iNe community a' iaI'''
Inc rose dicn lN'p tN' l"iiH -'N'' ''''"
was less DEFINITE hNi me "I'-i" 'i "o
less than forty conc linn'tli'1' idNl'IH anu
professional criminals was Ht.'a lo inc
Twelve efaiD'hlllith oi lNt 'l-i"ai 'i.i
lhdi PAIR assuming '"L'-u ',' "'
sclule Necessity I"'Ii '".,' 'i
cle OFFSPRING OBJ ''' ',i-"." '''
'hiiAl'ss mus from 'n' TWO .i'.''''''7
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that this "a quite fai~ comparison Inc
differences are too great ! cannot Out
feel convinced that the week OF TINS year
Is unusually free from crime ana that or
$50 particularly wicked. yet both were
selected entirely at random. were II pos
sible for me at the moment TO gel nsnIes
for two twelve months for comparison
should feel more certain that / was not
cxaggerating. but unfortunately / nav
temporarily exhausted the patience or my
informant in obtaining the ngufes "nlch
1 give. sim. assuming that some allow
ance must be made on this score surely
IL cannot De that a difference OF more
trsn 100 per centum can possibly be at
tributable 10 chance. suppose we cut il
IN half and make it 20 per centum. What
vast advance is that. The improvements
which London has. as a city, made 90 her
Stun districts have cost some millions Of
poun6s. But suppose that for every one
thousand pounds she stops man from
crime and turns his work into honest
channels. Observe her profit.
First. she saves what she would have
lost through his evil doing. Second she
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
BLISIING HTTH LINE.
General Newton Leaned % lesson In an In
diana Stone Quarry,


Apropos OF inc lai' ''Ii- N'N ION "'A'"
il little story ho told twenty years
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W. WIN ."a
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was ' 80.
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dl 'I''.7'"i- "..'
litII.'e To F''. '.''' ...''''.
a. N'i Ainiu ODD D''.' .i'''7','7 "i i'.''
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f-,,.tt 800 1870,
. .. .t'. f,.-T
In LII. ,.....r ttro,,.b e..t.,et
....t,.. ,i.l s+,r. and f.n ~ The sro,,nd
,r,.', d.. Co. be-, the board ansfn firav.
.,.' e..,.,.4 tull.t AGAINST Tho board
,.i,h 1st,risbfr- skim striking b. ,ar1
tt,.. f., thn esno place. and after tha
af,h cast tho board was sDlit from loo
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III didn't use as much force when
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

ncighhorhood by a considerable pcrce-t-
axe. although they ala not reduce. but
rather Increased. It's population. and did
not change its personnel al all Tho old
buildings which the new dwellings thus
replaced had been OF character 70 en-
courage NTH and morbid living. and 50
develop crime. The new buildings were
Of nature 90 encourage cleanliness and
normal home life. and so developed NOR
ality. Philadelphia WAS overrun by thugs
and highway robbers and the general
genus tough Her dark alleys. narrow
and gloomy. afforded countless opportun-
tiles for assaults and hiding hooks for
criminals. By and by the city introduced
the electric light into them all. and pres
90. came change. Crime had dropped
fifteen per cent. by the time the system
was completed. Even the men who urg-
cd the improvement were amazed. The
blind can read the reason for f. After
The searching rays 81 The electric arcs
revealed every nook and Granny. ana
made every hitherto dark and narrow
alley light and open 10 tho inquiring
glance Of police and citizens. the Grim
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

a wire-grass Georgia judge has Just
decided big dog case"
How ala IL turn outy'
you see. % man went 10 Texas and left
his dog with q neightor. and when he
came hack me wanted the dog"
"Weu?"
"The judge decided that the man who
had the dog didn't have a title and that
fellow who would leave d good dog
Ought not 20 own 0ne.'
What old the judge DO about IT,"
Kept the dog himself Atlanta Jour
nal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
TIE !!MuS-RIChMOND VA SUNDAY MAY ID 1895

passed through new street. He COM
mentcd on IL. Presently we found that
the whole neighborhood was new. lie be-
gan 10 peer puzzledly al the street names
on the corners OF the houses. and finally
stopped.
Wen 20 far as ! can See said he,
this Is where that alluring little court OF
which / told you. opened on the main
street 20 lead 90 that delicious little pub
dc house. But now it's an office building.
And so IL went for an hour. Occasion
ally be ran across building which ne
knew. and hailed 1t gleefully as an old
fiiend Boz the midst Of strangers. He had
told me OF many little streets IN Hol-
born. lined with fifteenth and sixteenth
century houses. built OF timber and plas-
ter. each story rising broader and broad
or. until the peaked roofs almost met
until two people could shake hands
from the upper stories across the street
NOt one o. those streets is left We
found one row OF the old houses. but the
other side OF the street had been torn
away and the thoroughfarc widened from
twelve 20 forty feet. There were almost
tears iu his eyes as We gave up The
search for the London DE used 90 know.
10 was the London that was picturesque
and interesting, the London that exudcd
literature. that created Dickens. the Lon
don that fascinated and delighted tour
lists. but it was the London that was fire.
swept. and plague-ravlshed, the London
that was murder-stainei and crime-curs-
ed. and it exists no longer
ASorHfn ALLY OBJ MORALITY.
one OF the high officials in Scotland
Yard. after commenting on these things,
added.
"But a scarcely less vital enemy 90
So "a
laws. Little boys and girls are lo longer
Permitted 90 roam the streets az Ni,l.
even ln the poorest districts. They must
take tho advantages of education wnctii-
er they want 90 or not. ard their parents
must give them these advantages whcth-
az they aif $50 disposed or lo.
This is true. and adds another great
rover 90 that OF SUM aunililation. The
School Board laws are enforced here
with rIeor which is almost Russian.
They even work great hardship occasion
ally. as was lrsfauceI 600 The experience
of The poor devil who was recently
driven. through lack of employment and
distress. 20 kIu l.s whole family ~ six
and commit suicide. During the winter
ilst passed Dee bad been unable o. pro-
vide bis children with clothes good enough
20 permit Thorn t0 appear 40 school
Thrice Doc was taken before r. m1g.s-
trate because they bad not attended rc--
uIarly. The frst time ho was warnDl
and discharged. The second time Doe was
nol five shilllucs. which Doe managed to
pay with difficulty. the third time hD
was fined tom sNIlIiurs which he could
not r4v at all 500 Doe was imprisoned for
0ue month"; thus forcing him 20 suffer
Keen disgrace. and. besides. dopriVIng his
family tor that period of thc low shill-
irgs which Doc mipht otherwise have rarn-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

..If..f hr,.UI.a.,
ma I'|i' ..t .,..,i,t..
i'N .. ,i.,,..t
r.'Itl... Di.k-
. ,..ti.,.. ... l,..Iu and Bu Sykes
I'D. fn.r homo. ani fN.Ir companions
were 'alIh'. '.'
. III. ...,.ie
. . .....l.f..f. ia. I..I.. dissertations as
I'' .........,.l imam,
.. ..t .rI
d.. .nI.,.,. l.l. London
.......l
Ifss WICKED InAN SD" iohh-
.r. .Dt.u .u American population
r..t .l r...l... o.. must draw
f. .ff..r u,f.. ODD circumference
..I ><.u York and count 100 tn. poo-
vI..I d. Includes .rIs embraces
%.u yars nroo.I,n. Jersey city. Mono-
f.. Ions island Crt. ani almost "a
90 small towns weeks l.e of
Sow York paper i- ou my table, and
have h4l al the highway ronNores.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
Too Close Quart r

Sweet Girl On photograph gallery)-"I
wish you wouldn't put that big camera so
close 10 me-"
hotographer-"Don't you want the pic
ture cabinet size,
Sweet Girl-"Yes. but I don't want the
freckles cabinet size. New York Week.
.y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

tahulatod last weeks crimes. Perhaps 10
may De as wcI g. print the tables side by
side Here they are.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
LONDON HAS REFORMED.
EDWARD M1RSHALL TELLS or TIE
PURIFICATION or TIE CITY
The School Law, and tho Tearing Down Of
old Eookerics Have Done Much To-
ward Hroakine Up tho Ganc..
Ccopyrleht ~. for mo Tlmes3

ONDON. May L.
London has long
been known not
only as me Bog
coet city in the
world bat also as
Tho city boo which
tho worlds most
morbid crimes arc
committed Paris
is reputod 70 no
fhc place 900 whicn
Vice as dis time
lulshed from crime
more prevalent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

ieys. and mysterious. threatening courts.
of which old London was fun. ana or
which hundreds still remain, can no long
er Doe built. Splendid sanitary plans are
required for every new building that goes
up.
OLD LONDON ExIsrs 80 LoNGFh'
4 few nights ago I inveigled London
err stir young but staid and sober, into
taking me about through the part Of the
y-Holborn-which he knew best dur
Ing his school days. and after he had left
college during his bachelor period, when
as a gay young buck, he found many
strange resort and participated In many
a street adventure.
We left the stage Of Drury Lane on the
last pantomime night 70 do Il. and that
neighborhood has been changed but lit
tie. He stepped of confidently. fun OF an
ticipations Of the pleasure he would de-
rive from a visit TO localities which he
had not visited for ten years. Then We
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
DELAWARE INSURANCE COMPANY.

ANE
AUDITOR or ~ bl'
OF M
lrIl W, tf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

United states and Of ts state and % other
Incorporated cities TINS state t"d
slae.- owned absolutely b! tno oomlon!
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CRIMES.

1 cannot bring even myself to believe
The Press., 1895-10-17

"MOGntag 0nd crytrg oVer Unlnoy.''
 senseless with the shock and didn't re- vive until he was in the ambulance. Where's Reisling?' he asked in his first conscious breath Al Is he hutt?" t,"3- 1' -'-
 "'No, I'm all right, d-n 4heP sobs Reisling, who was sober enough now.
 "Jimmy smiled. Never mind he said, and shut his eyes.
 "We had an anxious time, but Jimmy recovered, although he lost his leg Dur ing his illness Reislng was his devoted and most miserable attendant. A few words from Jimmy insured my giving an expurgated edition of the accident to the women when they came. Said Jimmy: You keep an eye on Reisling, won't you, and don't let him get dis couraged? He has got his scare, and he is sorry enough; he doesn t need to have 1t rubbed in: Let it be an accident, sim ply an accident. Don't spoil the only decent act ever did in my worthless life by sicking the women on him. If he reforms, and I'm almost sure he will, l want the credit of it, so let him come all he will, and don't you monkey with the work of grace. Mind, live or die, it's a bargain. '- .4o.'l. .,'>s
 However; as you know, Jimmy didn't die. He is very much alive, mak- ing money, in partnership with Ralph, and his mothers chief anxiety now is lest he fling himself away on some girl ! not good enough for him. Reisling did reform. l have no great predilection for him to this day myself; he is a Philistine of the Philistines. But he doesa good deal of rather ostentatious 1. good with his money, and am come to holding that it is better to do good os- tentatiously than not to do it at all Ono day his wife called Jimmy his
The Press., 1895-10-17
Puzzled.

"Say, mister, how long before the mail mani Il be round yere?" was asked of Officer Burter yesterday by very verdant haysecd who was toying with the lock attached to a United States mail box at Fifth and Morrison streets
 "Why? What do you want to know for?" inquired the officer ill turn.
 " Cause I've got a letter yere that I want to get to my folks up the valley. "
 "Well, look at the card on the end Of the box; that will inform you when he I'll next call for the mail
 "I have, but I can't wait so long, " responded MT. Haysccd, :" cause my sis ter is up yOnder street with our team. I've great mind to break that gol- durned lock to get my letter in, as want my folks up the valley to know right off that we've got the measles uI to our place. :"
 When Officer Barter showed the yer dant one how to drop his letter into the box without tampering with the lock MT. Hayseed gave a long, low whistle exclaiming
 "Goldurn me! Yere I've been wait ing and hanging on two hours for that letter man to open the lock of that gol durned thing. Say, mister, when die they invent that ncwfangled machine?' Portland (Me.) Telegram.