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The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18
WON'T BUILD
Directors of the Mechanics Conclude to
Lease Their Land on Folsom
Street.

At the Sc ni-monthly meeting of the
board of directors of the Mechanics Insti-
tute last night the question of leasing the
Folsom-street property possessed by the
institute was discussed. 1t was finally re-
ferred to the committee of finance, consist
ing of Grove P. Ayers, Ernst H. Denicke
and Henry Root, to consider bids for
lease of five years.
1t is the desire of the board to lease the
property to parties who will increase its
value and place upon it Improvements.
Owing to the uncertainty of the title of
the strip of land intersecting the property
the possibility of the boards improving it
for the interest of the institute or the erec-
ton thereon of pavilion is held in abey-
ance. The sale by auction of this portion
of marshy land, once the bed of Mission
Creek, has been announced by the City to
take place January 16, 1885,
A communication from the Pacific Ken
mel Club requesting the occupancy of the
Pavilion for next May was referred to the
Pavilion committee.
1t was decided to retain the present
assistant Librarian at the salary of $50
month,
Quite a lengthy discussion was INDUCED
In regarding the matter of changing the
present reading-room in the basement to
room on the third floor. A decision of the
question was left for the member body to
determine by vote.
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Mysterious Chinese Death.

The body of a Chinese named LIE Fl Dat was
taken to the Morgue yesterday from a Chinese
hospital in an alley off Pacific street. between
Dupont and Stockton. 1t was supposed the
man had been beaten to death. Deputy Coro-
ner Mccormick notified the Chinese consulate.
An inv estigation was made and it was found
that LIE took sick Sunday night at 1905 Stock
ton street with Bright's disease and had been
so poorly attended at the hospital that death
came matter of course. His head and
body were covered with bruises. man who
lived with him at 1905 Stockton street has
disappeared.
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A DvERTIs1Ne AGENT WANTED.

:, leading firm of this city, manu- featuring high
ciA ss culii ary commodities, requires several men
OF good address to introduce the goods direct to
the notice OF consumers by locating in
small interior towns; the position demands
bright and energetic men, possessing the faculty
OF talking pleasingly and convincingly; be-
fore making application intending applicants
should ask themselves GAY whether they desire to
connect themselves with a reputable and well-es-
taolished house, where the opportunities for adj
vancement depend upon the ability, zeal ana in
dustry displayed by the party through the tangible
results accomplished bv him. and (b) whether
they possess the qualifications, backed by perse-
verance and ambition, essential to fill the position
successfully.
No arrangement will be made on commission
basis; graduated salaries will be paid, commencing
with small amount.
Those who are not willing to demonstrate their
htness for a higher and more remunerative posi-
ton by first showing themselves worthy Of it
need not apply.
Applicants will be wasting their time in replying
to this advertisement if they so careless as not
to state
(a) Age,
(b) Nationality,
(c) Married or unmarried.
(d) Experience in what lines and with whom,
(el Local references, ii any.
Address Manufacturer, box 80, this Office.
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spIE.rgA ALISM.


MINES. BELL AND PULLEN. TEST CIRCLE
l tonight lOc: read daily. S6o12 Market, par 10
M ME. DE WE'RE, BUSINESS MEDIt1M, HAS
Il returned to 29 Eddy st.
M RS. MAYO STEERS, 1Ol GROVE; CIRCLES
ISA Tues, Fri, PM; Thurs. p NJ: sttings daily
MRS. ]. ]. WHITNEY,, CLAIKVOYANT
1l trance medium: sittings 81. 21S Stockton st.
EASTERN STAR PLANET-SEERESS AND
II psychometrst consultation Soc. GIT Market.
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a. GERBERDING,
w. H. KNIGHT,
G. II. DUSIMooR,
Bank Commissioners.
Atlest: b McL. HARp1srY. secretary. il1s''O-''-'


Subsequently the business of said company.
having rapidly increased, ii increased its de-
posit with the Treasurer OF State to the sum of
five hundred thousand $500, ,000) dollars per-
suant to the provisions of said act of April g.
1891. 1t is thus empowered to do a trust COM
pany business well as a general banking
business There is no provision of law which
f9rbds corporation in this State TO engage in
q banking and trust company business at the
same time. Mr.. Spelling has cited no such
authority, nor in our opinion, can he do So
Other institutions organized under the same
laws with articles of Incorporation similar 10
those of the California Safe Deposit and Trust
Company are trans acting banking ard trust
company business. We cite, for instance, the
Union Trust Company of San Francisco.
We do not deem it necessary to say anything
on the proposition that the funds OF the Peo-
pies Home Savings Bank cannot be deposited
by that bank on ordinary deposit, subjeci 10
check. This is a matter which concerns the
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
only indirectly. The determination of that
question more properly belongs 10 the attorney
Tor the Peoples Home Savings Bank.
10 support the contention that the trust
company has no power to acquire any title or
Interest in the Dassbooks or in the Indicted
ness evidenced BY them, Mr.. Spelling has
made statements that are not true in fact The
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18

7 EARN A TRADE-LAD DIES AND GENTLE
~ men students wanted: only weeks required
tools given, write for catalogue. San Francisco
Barber College, 116 Eleventh st.
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MALE HELP WAITED.

E'RENCH COOK FOR COUNTRY HOTEL;
l. see party here. G. r. HANSEN & CO, ITO
Geary ST..
w LAFLAM, THE DISHWASHER, PLEASE
w call. c. r. HANSEN & CO., ITO Geary st.
> NEAT HOTEL WATERS; CITY: $50 C.
= H. HANSEN Il CO., 40 Gea-y st.
IAPANESE CLEANER FOR COUNTRY HO-
= tel, $50. c. X. HANSEN & CO., no Geary st.
> PRUNERS FOR ORCHARD, SIS TO $2O
- - rsnch teamster ana wife TO cooS, $50. r. r.
WARD d CO.. 60S and 61O Clay st.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18

WANTED-BOY TO PEDDLE FRUIT. CALL
" at ITO Clara st. at A. Il.
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BOARDING WANTED.


YOUNG LADY Is YEARS OF AGE WANTS
L room and board in private american family
where she can attend school; will pay part board
in housework and act as companion. Address
p. A., box 90 Call Office.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18

r AIDES, CALL ON US IF YOU WISH A FIRST
IL class servant. c. X. HANSEN d CO., ITO
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18

A n ACTIVE, WILLING WOMAN WHO IS
IA capable of housekeeping for men a ranch,
TO assist in small place OF business, such as a
grocery bakery or small drygoods store. or taking
care OF orphan children. Apply 1882 Market st.,
4
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WANTED-MIS ANXIOUS.
M WANTED-SECOND-HA ARK; CHEAP
w must be in good condition. Apply 2lS
oSt
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>-~o-~----~----"-----o-----
n PROF. F. EUGENE,
1928 MARKET ST.
HEALTH, WEALTH
AND HAPPINESS
is permanently located in San Francisco; don't fail
to call read his Sundays advertisements
172S Market 81.
DROF. LEON, CLAIRVOYA ANT PALMIST, THE
L wonder of the age, removes evil influences: lost
love restored: magic charms: letters with stamps
answered. 533 Post ST.; to 8; also Sunday.
NINE. MOREAU, BEST MEDIUM; REVEALS
M past, present and future ;25c up. 764 Howard
DRESENT, PAST AND FUl URE csc. NINE
L LEGGETTE 81 Tehana ST., near Fourth
DES'T CLAIRVOYANT AND CARD READER
ID on earth; ladies and gents, 25c. 2O6 Fourth ST.
ETHEL GRAY, CLAIRvOYANT. CARD
u reader: charms given: diseases diagnosed.
1881 Market ST.
CTAKLiGHT READS YOUR CAREER FROM
- the cradle to the grave. Parlor 86512 Market.
NINE. DR.. THOMAS, SCIENTIFIC REVEAL
1vI er by eggs ana cards tells entire life. past
present. future; consultations on all affairs moth
ing excepted; names given; good advice: sure
help; restores lost love by sympathy; mistake i'm
possibe fee 81: letter 81. 923 Post ST.. Larkin
A UGUSTA LEOLA. FORTUNE TELLER:
IA magic charms love tokens; true picture OF
future wife and husband teaches fortune etelling;
develops c.atrvOyanc0 slate writing, etc.: has the
seven holy seals and the Palestine wonder charm
fee 81 Gnd upward. 1928 Mission. nr. Twentieth.
NINE. ARNDT, BEST GERMAN FORTUNE
IHl teller only 50c and 81: show you the picture
OF your future husband or wife. 724 Harrison ST.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18

NUMBER OF GIRLS OF ALL RATIONALE
~ ties awaiting situations. MRS. HIRD, 705
Polk ST.; telephone SuJter GIL.
CWEDISH EMPLOYMENT OFFICE, 111a
u Antonio St. OFF Jones near Ellis.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18

W WANTED-TO TRADE NEW HIGH-GRADE
w gents bicycle for ladys drop-frame wheel.
22S Phelan building.
WANTED-4 OR DOUBLE ARM GAS CHAN
w deers for private house. G. c., box So Cali.
WANTED-YOUR WATCH, If III NEEDS
w repairing: best work at half the regular price,
DECSS, matchmaker, 1873 Kearny st., third floor
CELL YOUR BOOKS, CLOTHING AND JEW
~ elry TO a. KLEIN, l09 sixth ST.: send postal.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

n ERMAN OR SCANDINAVIAN COOK AND
VI downstairs girl city. $25. small family; Ger
man housework girls, city. $50; strong American
housework girl, in family, $40 G. X. HANSEN
IL CO., 10 Geary ST.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18
STORAGE


OVERLAND FREIGHT TRANSFER CO.,
~ Firth and Blnxome sts., furniture and goods
packed, shipped and stored: large fireproof ware
houses; low rates; advances made. Tel. south 3SS
STORAGE OF FURNITURE, PIANOS, HOUSE,
- hold goods, etc. J. NJ. PIERCE, 735 Marke. st.
w ILSON BROTHERS. ITO MARKET-
w Storage; low rates: telephone South 762.
LNIRsTCLASs STORAGE; ADVANCES MADE
Il l21-z2S Market q. CHAS. l. TAYLOR
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18

WANTED-BY YOUNG WOMAN, WORK BY
w the day or week at cleaning, washing and
ironing: 81 a day and carfare. Call or address 7l7
Howard st.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-18

w OMAN WANTS WASHING, IRONING AMI
w housecleaning by the day. Call or address 5
Lafayette ST., OFF Mission near Twelfth.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22
ONE PLAN OF RELIEF.
The Manner in Which Finances Man I
DisentdHlIed.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 2I.-The
following is stated on the best authority to
be the plan of relief which will be dis,
cussed by the Ways and Means Committee
during the Christmas holidays which, i. is
confidently expected, will be entered upon
on Monday next.
The programme which the Republican
leaders of the House have now tentatively
in mind is to. temporarily provide from
thirty to forty five millions more
revenue by some brief amendments
OF the tariff-not involving general
tariff revision; these amendments
to expire at the end of thirty months; to
give the Secretary of the Treasury author
ity to issue 3-per cent bond as popular
loan to maintain the coin redemption fund
and for no other purpose, with a proyiso
that the redeemed greenba cks shall not be
used to meet current expenses, but be re-
tanned so long as necessary as part of the
redemption fund; to authorize National
banks to issue circulating notes to the par
of the bonds deposited as security, and to
reduce the tax on National bank circuIa-
ton; and to authorize the issue of certifi-
Gates of Indebtedness to meet temporary
deficiency Of the revenue until the revenue
can de provided.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22
Armenians will be able to hold the place

Armenians will be able to hold the place
throughout the winter.
a communication received at the Turk
ish Foreign Office says that the Armenians
who are holding Zetoun have piliaged
and buried dozens of Mussulman villages
near Zeitoun and have killed 266 Mussul-
mans, including sixteen women.
The Foreign Office is also issuing other
stories of similar character. The corre-
spondent of the United Press learns that
these statements are intended to prepare
the public mind for the annihilation OF
the Armenians who are in possession OF
ZeitOun.
An American who was for long time a
resident of Ccnstantinople writes from
Harpoot that the furniture and other
properly stolen from the American mis-
sionaries at that place are in the houses OF
the highest Government officials there.
The Turks admit that tile Armenians in
the district of Sivas are scantily clothed
and that many OF them have died from
starvation. The Sultan is reported to
have said that he will feed these unfortu-
mates if they will become Mohammedans.
CONSTANTINOPLE,T TURKEY, Dec. 2l.-
The German ambassador here, acting un-
der instructions received from his Govern
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22

ing held to acclaim the proposal to declare
Prince Luitpold, Regent of Bavaria. King
ON the tenth anniversary of his regency
next June.
Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia has
been installed grand master of the Prussia n
Masonic lodges. This dignity was last
held by the late Emperor Frederick when
he was Crown Prince.
United States Embassador Runyon's s
family group at Christmas will include
Misses Julia and Evelyn Runyon, Mr..
and Mrs. Hoskins and Mr. and Mrs. Bur
ton.
The chemical experts of the Standard
Oil Company who have been exploiting the
company's product in Germany have
started for home. They are of the belief
that they have succeeded in satisfying the
Germans that the Standards new oil is of
the highest value.
The American Girls Club will give tea
and an ''at hCme" to all Americans at
their clubrooms on Christmas day.
Lieutenant Vreeland, naval attache to
the United States mbassy, and his wife
have gone to Vienna to remain three
months. Lieutenant Vreeland is also ac-
credited as naval attache to the United
States embassy in Vienna.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22
ARMEN|ANS ARE OBSTINATE
They Will Not Surrender, and
Zeitoun Is to Be at Once
Bombarded.
Property Stolen From American Mis-
Sionaries in the Houses of
Turkish Officials.

LONDON, Eng, Dec. 21.-Telegraphing
under date of December 20 the correspond
ent of the United Press in Constantinople
says the Porte has informed all the foreign
diplomats at the Turkish capital that the
Armenians who are in possession of lei
toun having shown themselves to be obsti-
nate regarding their surrender the bonn
bardment of Zeitoun will be begun at once.
A correspondent writing from Marash
expresses the opinion, however. that the
immediate capture Of Zeitoun by the
Turkish forces is not possible, and that the
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22
CHINESE RIOTING.

British Gnnboat Esk DrasUm Into a Quar-
rel of Nafires.
SHANGHAI, CHINA, Dec. 21.-Riots
which promised serious consequences oc-
Cured day or two ago at Szechang, grow
ing out of the fact that native official OF
that place was accidentally shot by
Chinese servant belonging on board the
British gunboat Esk. Public disturbances
ensued and the local authorities made
demand upon Lieutenant Ravenhill, COM
manding the Esk, for the surrender of the
servant, which has not yet been answered.
1t is expected that if the demand is not
complied with, further riots will occur.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22

ment, has again urged the Porte to pre-
vent a massacre OF the Armenians at
Zeitoun. Sir Philip Currie, the British
ambassador, supported the German EN-
bassador in his attempt TO save the lives
of the Armenians, but it is feared that the
Zeitoun district has already been largely
laid in waste.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22
Pensions for Canforntans.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. 21.-The
following pensions have been issued to
beneficiaries in California: George Oliver,
Cholame; Edward Clunan, Soldiers Home /;
James D. Atterbury, Millbrae; Dennis H.
Sullivan, Kernville; Nathan Strickland,
San Jose; William B. Smith, San Fran
cisco; John w. Downing, Pasadena.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22

We've concluded to make one of the biggest
sales the big store has made, but only for a
couple of days.
We've taken 54oo garments, consisting of
the cream of our Overcoat, Ulster and Suit
Observation-Disclosures or better tailored garments
never left a tailor's bench. Your pick of any,
irrespective of former prices, for Monday and
till closing time Tuesday night for
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22
NJ. de Bairlet Fery III.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, Dec. 21.-M. de
Burlet, President of the Council and Min
lister of the Interior and of Instruction of
Berlin, is suffering from congestion OF the
brain, and his condition is serious.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22

The pictures surrouding this advertisement
give you little idea of the styles of the gar
ments. The fabrics are of the highest grades
only. We have but object in view for hold
ing this sale and that is: We inventory stock
on the Goth and we want as few goods on hand at
that date possible. You'll find it to be to your
advantage to be with us Monday
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-05
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Three boys while ''coasting" at St.
Paul dashed into moving street Car
and were sezs,usly injured.
DR.. Fostor. German editor, was sen.
fenced to three months Imprisonment
because of an article in his paper.
Experiments at Purdue university es.
tablished that cattle are not only sub.
ject to tuberculosis, but catch it easily.
Citizens Of Cairo, Ills, complain that
persons are fleeing thither from Osceola,
Ark, where smallpox is said to be cpl
demic.
5F Seventeen indictments were returned
aKai.;st men who were once officers of
tks now defunct First State bank at
Perry, o. 7.
81 Miss Carroll of Independence, Mo-,
was elected president of the law depart
ment at the Missouri university, being
ing the only girl in it,
0 The statue of Washington and Lafay.
sette by Sculptor Bartholdi, presented to
i the city Of Paris by Joseph Pulitzer,
was dedicated Sunday
The pope presided at the public coAe-
sistory and conferred the red hats upon
the nine cardinals created at the secret
sconsistory on Friday last.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railway company has offered
s., 600 reward for the arrest and con.
viction 81 the Preble train wreckers.
i - - tE 3.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-05
SCARLET FEVER BY MAIL.
On at Rock Rapids Undoubtedly Com
n,unicated That Way.

On at Rock Rapids Undoubtedly Com
n,unicated That Way.
Rock DAPlDs, Ia. Dec. "A case Of
scarlet fever in the family of John
McGowen was reported to the authori-
ties here and the premises quaran-
tined The child, q little girl 7 or
years old, was taken sick at school and
was sent home by the teacher The
family was intending to visit friends
in Illinois in q few days, and a
short time ago received letter from
the friends telling them not to come as
their children were sick with scarlet
fever, and this letter is thought to be
the cause of the disease breaking out
here. The schools have been closed,
and the rooms thoroughly fumigated,
bat fears are entertained that there
have been exposures.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-05
DISASTROUS RAILROAD WRECK

Train on the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Runs Into and Open Switch. Ss
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec. 2.-Passenger
train No. s, on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western, which left Syracuse
at 1910 p. m, ran into an open switch
at Preble and telescoped three freight
cars The engine Of the passenger
train was completely wrecked and the
baggage and mail cars and two coaches
caught fire from the blaze under the
wrecked boiler and were consumed. 2
The engineer was Instantly killed anu
the fireman was taken from the debris
by the passengers in dying condition.
The sleeping car was the only one
saved. Nobody else was seriously hurt
The freight station at Preble caught
fire from the wreck and was burned.
The engineer who was killed was
Richard Young, unmarried, Of this city.
The fireman name was Roof.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-05
FOUND SOME NATURAL GAS.

Important Discove Made Near Wob-
ster City, Ia.
WEBSTER CITY, a., Dec. 2.-The dis
covery Of natural gas On the farm Of
james 6. Green, near Irvington, north
Of this place, is causing much excite
ment. An artesian well was sunk and
had reached a depth of 203 feet, Is be-
ing through solid rock. The fame
came but of the iron pipes as soon as
they were lighted, extending distance
of nearly three feet, and the blaze was
hot enough to cook food. This is the
first discovery Of natural gas i'll this
section Of the state, but it thought
enough viii be found to prove profitable
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-05
NEW BISHOP OF SIOUX FALLS
Father O'Gorman to BE Elevated to That
Position.

Father o'Goruan to BE Elevated to That
Position.
S1oUY FALLS, S. D., Dec. Rev.
Father O'Gorman, formerly of St. Paul,
<but now professor of church history in
the Washington, D. c., university, will
in all probability be the next Catholic
bishop of the Sioux Falls geese. Re-
Gently while in St. Louis Archbishop
Ireland remarked that "the next bishop
of Sioux I Falls will sign his name
Thomas AS that is the first name of
Father O'Gorman, and as he has been
prominently mentioned as the probable
successor of Bishop Marty, now at St.
Cloud, Mimi, it is thought certain that
Father O'Gorman will be named. The
public announcement will be made
soon if there is not another postpone
ment of the consistory.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-05
MANY FORGED MORTGAGES.

:poken of in Connection With an low"
r. Financiers Arrest.
PERRY, H., Dec. al. E. Alpaugh,
manager of the Dallas County Abstract
company of this city. was arrested at
the instance of the Scott County Saw
ings bank of Davenport on the charge
of forgery. Alpaugh has been loaning
money for the Davenport concern, plac-
ing in that way, it is said, about $40 600.
c. A. Flick of Davenport, attorney for
the bank, after an investigation claimed
that the mortgages by which large
part of the money was secured are
forged. He caused Alpaugh's arrest on
four counts of forgery and uttering
forged papers. Mr.. Flick places the
banks loss so far as known at $l3,O 600.
Alpaugh waived examination and in
default of $4,000 bail was taken to the
county Jail at Abel.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-05
A PROCLAMATION BY GOMEZ.

The Insurgent Leader Promulgatcs Some
.evere Orders.
TAMPA. Fla, Dec. 2.-Spanish papers
arriving here say that General Gomez
has issued the following proclamation:
First-After Dec. l small detach.
ments of our army will proceed to de.
rail all trains by dynamite.
Second-Country people whose resi-
dences are located on main roads will
move their houses back some 20 yards.
Third-Any one advising the Span
iards of our whereabouts will be dealt
with as on enemy.
Fourth-An wire fences must be
raised by the owners, otherwise they
will be cut,
Fifth-Any one endeavoring to sell
the products Of his plantation in any
city or town will be hung.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-05
A Picnic In tho Clouds.

Sir Seymour and Lady King recently
gave q mountain peak picnic Oh the top
Of the Vanguard to which those who
did not care for elm bling were conveyed
by chaises porteur. II was the first
time in the history Of the Vanguard
that this mode Of transportation had
been used. The Swiss having declined
the experiment, 20 Italians were en-
gagged, who successfully accomplished
their task OF conveying the guests to
the summit. Here an excellent lunch
con, which had previouslybe been carried
up, awaited Lady Kings party. The
success of the whole affair will create &
new pleasure for Indifferent climbers.