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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-20
AN UNHAPPY CORRESPONDING.
He Came Far from Getting Rich on Pop
Corn and Peanuts I'm Antwerp.

Americans eat good many things
unknown to Europeans and others which
the people on the other side would not
eat even if they had a chance. Bananas,
sweet potatoes, pop corn. and peanuts
are almost unknown in Europe. A
young Chicagoan did not know this, and
it cost him several thousand dollars to
find it out. He returned from the Ant
werp Exposition recently, where he ex-
perimented with the sale of pop corn
and peanuts, and the stories he tells of
his experience are amusing.
Il knew the concessionnaires at the
Worlds Fair in Chicago earned money
out of nickel bags of popcorn and pea
nuts, F" he said. "The firm who had the
concession here made something like
$1,000 had 81. 900 or So, 900 saved
up for good investment and so when
the Fair closed here made application
for the sole concession of the sale Of
peanuts and popcorn at Antwerp. There
were no competitors, and I got the
concession. Now wish had not. l
bought up all the popcorn and peanut
roasters left over from the Fair and went
down South and purchased car load
of peanuts and made contracts for sew
eral other car loads to be shipped later
on. But did not need them. The
paraphernalia, together with several
hundred bags of old corn and peanuts,
went over and I followed it. After
weeks of hard work I was ready for
business. But there was none. Money
is less plentiful in Europe than in the
United States. Those people over there
thought as much of five centimes as an
i1l~ oe la1 Ill
saw l had to make low price for my
stuff, so put the popcorn and peanuts
on sale at fifteen centimes bag, which
is equal to three cents in United States
money. Well, l had my hopes built up,
and before started to sell / dreamed of
bags full of twenty-franc gold pieces
and what would do with them when /
got back to Chicago. You can imagine
my surprise when saw the first woman
did who had induced her companion to
buy her bag of popcorn. She bit a
piece in two, looked scared, and then
exclaimed in French: Why. it is cork.
The Americans want to poison u.s.
"Her companion tasted the corn and
jabbered something in French, and
then took the whole bag and threw it
away. When / saw this was ready to
faint. One after another the popcorn
bags found their way to the floor. My
hopes were shattered. I still had con-
tidence in the peanuts. But they did
not like them either. They broke the
shells, took out the nuts, hull and all.
munched them, and then cried, 'B-r-r-rr
and the peanuts went the way of the
popcorn. How did 1 come outP came
out, and that is abont ALL I stayed
there six weeks, and after I lost my
money started to see some of the Cont
nent. Now am glad that am in Chi
cago. and / don't want anything to do
with peanuts or popcorn in Europe
hereafter. 1t has been lesson to me.
and paid 5000 for it; still. 1 guess it
is worth its price. "-C Chicago Tribune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-20

Street bands are not permitted in
Germany unless they accompany pro-
cessions.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-20
TWO MASCULINE GIRLS.
Speculations About Them by the Other
Passengers insthe Car.


1t was their brief, uncrinolined dress
skirts that drew the eyes of the up-to-
date girl. A messenger boy tried to
figure out how their hair stayed up with
nothing so feminine as hairpins in evil
dence. The man-like cuffs peeping
above the dogskin gloves attracted the
attention of a business man, while a
dude started as he caught sight of their
well-built boots. Even the conductor
stared hard at them.
One of the girls was not so far gone
in her masculinity as the other. The
twist of velvet in her hat showed a lin
gering leaning toward the feminine, but
the eyeglasses, the umbrella, and the
armful of books were common to both.
All unconscious of the interest they in
spired, the two buried themselves in
their notebooks. The more masculine
planted her feet we'll apart and used
her knees as an umbrella rack. This
didn't enhance the grace of her abbre-
waited dress skirt. Every now and
then she hourished a liberal handker-
chief that was in curious contrast to the
lacey shred tucked into the up-to-date
girls card case. Who and what were
they, any wayP the passengers asked
themselves.
women suffragists," thought the
business man.
Some of those dreadfully strong
minded creatures that want to vote, I"
said the up-to-date girl to herself
"Jingo! all they need is trousers, +"
was the mental remark of the messen-
ger boy, while the dudes feeble brain
registered some such impressions as
these: "Aw-I've heard of such aw,
women, dontcherknow-but, thank
goodness, I've never, aw, never weally
seen One-aw, met"
just here the more masculine girl
looked up from her notebook
"Do you think disintegration in ty-
phus possiblep" she asked her compan-
ion in loud, clear tones.
why, yes" replied the other. "If
we accept the globular theory, you
know"
The mystery was solved. They were
medical students. All the other passen-
gers drew sigh of relief. Except the
dude-he had vanished into thin air.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-20
A Sympathetic Waiter.

Some of the simpler and quieter sum-
mer hotels in the Adirondack region are
not the least comfortable though their
furnishings are primitive and the local
walters have not metropolitan ways.
At one of these quiet houses a husband
and wife, who were stopping for few
days on their way north, attracted by
their pleasant manner the liking of the
waiter detailed at the table. Madam,
like true American called for little
more of some particularly nice pie,
whereupon her husband rebuked hel
loosely in his care for her health. "No,
no, Milly," he said, "you had quite
enough pie for your good"
Never you mind him, Milly," said
Elnathan, the waiter, leaning over heI
chair, a perfect mass of sympathy.
"You kin hev all ther pie ther is; here's
hull one ~. Z. Tribune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-20
A Great Ear.

An attorney who prides himself on
his literary ability was talking to Judge
Wilson the other day when the judge
remarked:
"Mr. B., you were born to be a
writer"
do you think so. judge?" asked the
legal gentleman, evidently hattered al
the praise coming from such source.
Perhaps you have seen some of my
productions?"
NO" replied the Judge. Il wasn't
referring to your writing; | was only
thinking what a splendid ear you had
for carrying a pen. Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-20
Foreboding.

The hauteur of the girl made him
frantic.
Smile upon my suit, he pleaded.
Il cannot" she answered, not with
out evidences of agitation.
Yet he urged her.
at is an awful risk" she mused,
aside.
His impetuous words burned into her
very soul She wavered.
q am afraid" she faltered
"Fear not" he cried.
She yielded, smiled and broke the en-
amel on both sides of her nose, just as
she thought she would all the time
Detroit Tribune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
OUT At THE ALMSHOUSE,
Dedication of the Weaver
Memorial Chapel Yes
terday.
The Hawaiian Cyciorama Has Been
Converted Into a House
of Worship.

The dedication of the new chapel at the
Almshouse took place yesterday under the
auspices of corps of the Salvation Army
and w. A. Tubb, presiding city mission
airy, an interesting programme being rem
dered in which the following persons par
ticipated: Miss Lille, Mrs. J. Dempster
Mckee, Rev. D. o. Kelly, Miss Captain
Bowen, S. A., Captain Manhart, S. A.,
Captain Logsdon, S. A., Sub-Editor Tick
ell of the War Cry, and Rev. w. H. Tubb
The chapel was called THE Weaver Me-
mortal Chapel! in honor of Mrs. P. H.
Weaver, wife of the superintendent of the
Almshouse.
The building was constructed from the
Hawaiian Cyclorama building, which was
purchased from the Midwinter Fair direc-
tors by Superintendent P. II. Weaver,
with funds that had accumulated since the
last administration, through the financier-
ing of the superintendent and directors of
the institution, there being no appropria-
ton allowed by the Legislature for this
improvement or its maintenance after
completion.
The chapel was decorated with paper
flowers manufactured by the inmates of
the Almshouse and artisticalIy arranged
by the Salvation lassies.
The organ which was used in connection
with the programme was presented TO the
chapel by lady in memory of her daugh-
ter, who died a short time ago and who
was an indefatigable worker for the benefit
of the poor up to the time of her death.
The plans were furnished for the chapel
by the Prison and Hospital Directors, the
construction being superintendent by G.
Greggs, the architect in connection with
the Institution.
The buildings at the Almshouse are at
present filed to their utmost capacity, and
in case many more applications are made
for admission it will be necessary to in
crease the capacity of the institution, there
being at the present time over 900 inmates.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19

A Simple Way to Prevent Small Evils
From Growing to Maturity.

A Simple Way to Prevent Small Evils
From Growing to Maturity.
Don't let the fire go out. Winter is gone, to
be sure, but there are many days in spring
when the winds are raw and chill, and the
house would be veritable tomb without fire.
Keep up the vital fire in your body. Look
out for your digestion and take prompt heed of
any departure from state of health. vaga-
bond current of air may carry the seeds of
pneumonia or bronchitis, but it has no terrors
for system that has been fortified with Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey. This medicinal stimulant
prevents little colds from becoming big ones.
1t is a tonic and appetizer, warming the body
through and through, and promoting healthy
secretion of the gastric fluids. 1t keeps out
cold because it checks undue waste, and is
general strengthener.
Long experience has taught the doctors that
the colds so general in the uncertain spring
time are best overcome by a reliable stimulant.
Dufy's Pure Malt Whiskey is in every thrifty
housekeeper's medicine chest. With all the
vigilance in the world, it is next to impossible
to keep clear of all cold-producing agencies.
Dufy's Pure Malt averts all danger. Be sure,
however, that no druggist or grocer gives you
something called ''just as good" Insist upon
having the best. the genuine, the only medici-
nal whiskey in the market.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
WAS GROSS NEGLIGENCE,
The Electric Railroad Com
pany Scored by a Coro-
ner'S Jury.
IT HAS NOT PROPER GUARDS.
Patrick Winn, the Motorman, Has
Been Charged With Main
slaughter.

eve, the jury, charge Patrick VIM
with manslaughter and censure the rail-
road company for gross negligence in not
having proper guards on the cars, and also
for allowing the cars to be run at an ex-
cessive rate of speed" was the verdict in
the inquest held on the remains of little
Eugene Langford, who was killed on
Kearny street, near Washington, about
two weeks ago, while on his way to
school.
In company with his sister he was cross
ing the street, when the car came along
and crushed his life out. The body could
not be got from under the wheels and the
current had to be turned on and the car
forced over the body.
A dozen people who witnessed the
shocking scene were called to tell what
they knew. The testimony of the major
ity of them was to the effect that the car
was running at a lively rate and that
Patrick VIM, the motorman, was loo king
up Washington street instead OF along
Kearny.
On the stand VIM swore that he had
taken every precaution. He rang the bell
at the crossing and did all in his power to
stop the car when he discovered the child
The little fellow was dragged about
seven feet before the car could be stopped,
according to the witness.
He also swore that the car was provided
with the necessary equipments for throw
ing obstacles off the track. His testimony
was corroborated by John Bremen, the
conductor, who said that the car was NOV
ing at low rate of speed.
The jury paid great attention to the testi-
mony and questioned the witnesses fire.
quently. They endeavored to establish the
fact that the cars on the Kearny-street line
are run at very high rate of speed, dan
gerous to life and limb. They also sought
information as to whether the electric cars
were provided with proper guards. The
jury evidently came to the conclusion that
the cars were run at a great rate of speed,
and that proper guards were not provided.
The electric cars have now killed three
children in three weeks. The Mission
street line is responsible for two of the
deaths and the Kearny street line for the
third. a movement is on foot to have the
cars run at a less rate of speed and to see
that the law requiring guards on the cars
is enforced.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
AFTER THE CHINESE, TOO.
The State Registration Law of 1891
to Be Put to
Test,

Another thing which Labor Commits
sioner Fitzgerald has resurrected is the
State Chinese registration law of 1891. He
intends to consult Acknowledgement Fitz-
gerald as soon as possible, and if the inter-
view be favorable proceed at once to en-
force the law. Under the law every Chi
nese resident Of the State should apply at
the Bureau of Labor Statistics for ''certifi-
cate of residence" containing his photo
graph, somewhat similar to the require
ments of the Federal law known as the
Gearv act, and for this certificate fee OF
$5would be imposed upon him. The law
ties to issue such certificates, their COM
pensation to be 81 for each certificate is
sued. If Attorney General Fitzgerald
concludes that the law can be enforced
without conflicting in any manner with
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
MANY GOOD PICTURES,
Pretty Women and Clever
Artists at the Hopkins
Institute.
OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION.
Art Work Is Really Active and
Progressive in San Fran
cisco.

There can be no doubt of the success of
the spring exhibition of the San Francisco
Art Association that was opened with a
reception at the Mark Hopkins Institute
OF. Art last night, with pretty women in
swagger gowns and well-arranged music as
Accomplishments.
From any standpoint the opening of the
spring exhibition was auspicious. The
pictures were probably as good as could be
produced by any art association in any
city of the size of San Francisco in the
United States.
While many of the pictures betrayed the
mannerisms of the artist they were as a
rule good. Around Partington's picture
OF Beel, Mathews portrait of Mrs. Hugo
FausSig, Robinson's "Seine Haulers, u
Reaser's Portrait" Vermorckens lie
Recit du Voyage" Yelland's work, and the
clever pen and inks of r. S. and Ger
trude Darlington, there was always an ad-
miring crowd. Tilden's Bear Hunt
ers" in the main hall came in
Tor no little praise, and Tllden
himself received many complimentary
notes from his friends. Thomas Hill,
Caroline Rixford, William Hubaeck, Clara
: Curtis, Mrs. A. B. Chittenden, Cadenasso,
Oscar Deakin, Miss Lou Wall, Anna Nord-
gren, Charles J. Carlson, Julia Heyneman,
John a. Stanton, Amedee Joullin, L. P.
Latimer and ali the older painters came in
for considerable deserved praise, for they
all sent in strong pieces of work.
Never before has the work of the strongest
. pupils of the Art School made such good
showing at an Art Association exhibition.
Among the pupils who exhibited were the
following:
Louise SchWamm, Leila 1. Leonard, Florence
LundbOTg, Carrie r. Callahan, Mrs. i. c. Kelly,
De Ne6le Morgan, NJ. Jordan, Robert Mckee,
Eleanor B. Mcfarland Marian Holden, Mrs
~. T. Mention, Joseph Cleary, E. P. Van Wrinkle,
Nellie Mccormick, Josephine c. Ecker, Charles
Burnett, c. A. Snow, Caroline L. Rixford, Sid
ney. ArneT, Manuel Munnueler and Lillian
Fesar1a
Miss Maren Froelich was lined twice with
her Berkeley Oaks" and Afternoon Eff
feet" W lille Miss Isabelle Morrison's "In a
Garden" received more than one comph-
mentary notice, which was as freely given
as it was deserved. Miss Josephine C..
Eckier's canvas was particularly good for
young artist, and the pen and ink calen-
dar of Mrs. n. S. Goodloe was strongly
praised.
Mrs. Taussig, whose portrait by A. F.
Mathews received strongly favorable
notice, was noticeable through the artist S
work and easily recognized.
Latimer's redwood studies and water
color Edge OF the Woods" were praised.
With good pictures, good music, pretty
and well-dreSsed women, it is not to be
wondered at that the thirty-third annual
spring exhibition of the Art Association
was decided success.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
Assessments Are Not Taxes.

Judge Seawell has rendered a decision in the
suit of Daniel Z. Easterbrook against the city
and county of San Francisco which practically
ends the suit. The plaintiff asked S57S5 43,
which he alleged he had paid under protest
and only when Tax Collector James N Block
was about TO sell his property for non-payment
of an assessment. The property is on Suffer
street. near Grant avenue, and the assessment
was the special levy for the bonds issued for
the widening of Dupont street for the years
1889, 1890, 1891, 1892 and 1893. The plain
tiff sought to show that the whole tax was
illegal and the threatened sale wrongful To
this complaint the city and county demurred
on the ground that no cause of action had been
shown.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
Their Sole Support.

Emily Winter has sued the San Francisco and
San Mateo Railway for $4,000 for the death
of her husband, Thomas Winter. On the night
of June 1S, 1898, Winter, with two compan-
ions, was driving on K street, when a trolley
car ran into the carriage, and all three were
more or less injured. Winter was badly
bruised about the head and body, and never
recovered his health. His death occurred on
February of this year At the time of his
death his family consisted OF his wife and nine
children the eldest of whom is but lS years of
age These are left to the wife to support, and
she asks for $4,000 to help her in the task
before her. The case has been assigned to
Judge Hunt for trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
DIR. MCNULTY.

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He restores Lost Vigcr and Manly Power, re-
moves Deformities and restores the Organs &c
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DR.. McNulty'S methods regular and scien-
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medical treatment. His New Pamphlet on Pri-
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about your disease on the streets or elsewhere
They cappers steer6rs for swindling doctors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
CHARITABLE CHILDREN.

Mission Grammar School Girls to Hold a
Bazaar for the Poor.
The girls of the Mission Grammar School
are making great preparations for the
charity bazaar which they are to hold next
Saturday. The proceeds are intended for
the poor and needy. The bazaar opens at
10 A. NJ. at the corner of Sixteenth and Va
lencia streets, over the drugstore, and
there will be an entertainment in the aft
ernoon at O'Clock.
Brooklyn is not behind the times in
every particular. Policemen mounted on
bicycles have been an outcome of the bicy-
Gle enthusiasm that exists in that city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19

One-eighth the population of Great
Britain is in London.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19

Americans pay $lO,oOOOOO year for pea
nuts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
Weak Men and Women

CHoULD USE DAMIANA BITTERS, THE
- great Mexican Remedy; gives Health aRa
Strength to the Sexual Organs
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19


for sale.
1877, milking Time' John NJ. Gamble for sale.
1es, "a Country Lane" ottilie Lehnhardt for
sale.
1919, ewing and Wing" Mrs. Thomas Gihon, for
200 "Across the Marsh" A. r. Briggs for sale.
20l, "0n the Seine ]. NJ. Gamble, for sale.
202, Under the Oaks J. M. Gamble, for sale
owned by Mrs. NJ. T. Mention.
204 Landscape" Clara Curtis for SALE
2O5, bakers Beach," Mrs. Mary T. Mention,
owned by Mrs. M. T. Mention.
206 ",rhe Docks Pauline Dworzek for SALE
207, Lydia" Helen Hyde for sale.
2os Near Suffolk, /. l." Clara Curtis, for sale.
20S, "a Study" X. Chandler Thompson, for sale.
ZlO, howard Evening" Clara Curtis, for sale.
Louise Sehwamm
2l2, Evening on the Bay, San Francisco"
21S. Portrait Alice B. Chittenden, owned by
Alice B. Chittenden.
214, "sketch," Florence Lundborg, owned by
Miss Atkinson.
2l5. 'Eary Spring Landscape Chris Jorgensen,
PIG, 'old Church of the Fourteenth Century, at
Anvers, Belgium w. o. Emerson for sale
2l7, 'Portrait," Geneve II. Sargent, owned by
2is, Evening" Louise schwamm, for sale.
PIG, ga Gray Morning" Mrs. w. W Farnam,
22O, aMorning in the Woods" Clara Curtis, for
22I, "sketch," Florence Lundborg owned by
22S, "A Rose" K. Chandler Thompson. for sale
223, "sketch," Carrie r. Callahan, owned by Car
224, aThe Deserted Road" ottnie Lehnhardt, for
225, Landscape" Charles Graham, owned by
2a6, study Chris Jorgenson, for SALE
227, "a New England Kitchen" X. Chandler
Thompson, owned by A. F. Buckingham.
22s, Landscape" Charles Graham, owned by
Charles Graham.
z29, Landscape" Charles Graham, owned by
go, Marsh" Mrs. L. c. Kelley. for sale.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-19
WHAT IS BEING SHOWN.
A Complete List of the Pictures by
Resident Artists and Now on
Exhibition.

Following is a rescript of the catalogue.
including all pictures exhibited:
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-01-12
MANY NEW STUDENTS
Twenty-eight New Students Enter the
Agricultural College.
Prof. Henderson, of the Idaho Unlyer-
sity, to Lecture Tonight.

The third of the series OF popular lee
lures on scientific subjects, given uuder
he auspic OF the W. A. G. and 5. OF 5,
will be delivered by Prof. Henderson,
of Idaho university, on washington
Forestry" on Saturday evening, jan
uary 18th, in the chapel of the college
hall. The lecture will be literally Illus
trated by different varieties of wood,
both natural and polished, collected and
prepared by Prof. Henderson while en-
gagged in the work of arranging the botan-
ical and forestry exhibit from this state
for the worlds fair. All students are
cordially invited to be present, and are
requested to invite their friends to at
tend. No admission fee.
Prof. Balmer started a class in hortl-
culture and green house work on Thurs
day. All students who love flowers and
pretty lawns should not let rare chance
OF this kind escape.
Prof. Spillman was detained from his
classes Thursday and Friday OF last week
on account of slight attact of the fever.
Twenty-eight new students have en-
rolled since the first OF the year. What's
the matter with the W. A. c.?
Rev, A. p. Mcdonald met with the
students on Monday last on one ol his
morning calls.
There is some talk oforganizing coll
ege paper. Here's good luck to you
boys.
VIM. Goodyear, of Palouse, made US {
call Monday.