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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

One of the notable features of municipal
work in the East this year has been the
large expenditures made in many cities
for additional parks. It would be well for
California towns to profit by this ex-
perience and provide themselves with
parks before the need becomes pressing
and the land becomes too high.
1t is reported from London that a Miss
Atkins, concert singer, who four years
ago lost splendid contraIto voice
by an attack of grip, has entirely recovered
it by living for year on the fruit and nut
diet. We do not guarantee the truth of
the story, but as it is calculated to increase
Che demand for California products, we
ore wiling to pass it around.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
GLAcE pineapple, SOC lib. Townsend's.

---->>->
E. H. BLACK, painter, 12o Eddy street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

500 pieces No. 5 Il inch wide)
Fancy Lace Ribbons, 81 As
per piece of 10 yards. $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

500 pieces No. 8 "a inches
wide) Fancy Lace Ribbons,
90c per piece OF 10 yards.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01


suit at the fair, to see which is alone worth
the price of admission. Tested by the i'm
mediate contact and contrast with all the
frocks and gowns that the multitude OF
well-dressed women were trailing along the
aisles, the bloomer showed itself fully their
equal for grace and elegance, as well as
superior to them for the comfort OF the
wearer and the convenience of the crowd.
When boomers 80 graceful and dainty as
this come to the front, rational dress will
not have to wait for the slow process OF
reason to win its victory, but can come IT.
nationally, skipping in like lamb to capti-
vate every lion of the season.
In no department of the fair will the
visitor find better cause for present salts
faction or better promise of greater things
to come than in the department of fine
arts. In the domain of mechanism America
has SO easy supremacy over the rest OF
the world that our accomplishments in
that direction seem matters OF course. In
those industries, however, where the brain
works through the hand and skillful fin
gers achieve results in which there are
apparent not only things but thoughts
results which no machine can accomplish
we have been sadly behind almost all
other civilized lands. 1t is therefore a
matter OF more than ordinary qualification
to perceive in this young commonwealth
OF California the promise and the potency
of an art in which America will find ex-
preston for those National aspirations and
ideals which up to this time we have been
able TO express only through the medium
OF words. 1t is not that we have some
great artists now that gives most salts
faction in this way, but that we have SO
many younger men and women not yet
famous who are showing such good work
and assuring us Of such brilliancy in the
future.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

$50 pieces No. % g inches
wide) Pure Silk, Satin and
Gros Grain Ribbon, in all
shades, 81 per piece OF 10
yards. .................
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

120 pieces Fancy Dresden Rib
bons, 5 inches wide, colors
pink, light blue, cream and
white, worth S5c, at. .........
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
Ribbons!
Ribbons!
SPECIAL SALE
THIS WEEK
PLAIN AND FANCY
RIBBONS
AT VERY
ATTRACTIVE PRICES.

These Ribbons are entirely new
goods, judiciously selected, and pur-
chased at terms such as enable us to
offer them to our patrons at marvel
ous1y low figures. A saving OF 10 TO
33h per cent can be effected by pur-
chasing during this sale.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

$50 pieces No. 9 az inches AT
wide) Pure Silk, Satin and
;sss;: i % Si Bss e u 12
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

500 pieces No. Il inch wide) AT
Pure Silk, Satin and Gros- o
Grain Ribbon, in all shades, Nc VI
soc per piece of 10 yards. " 3' Yard
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

spirit, the life and soul Of all tie ucgo-
tiations, native wars, treaties and traf-
hclsings which eliminated in it's crea-
tien.
This man Rhodes affords living
example of what push, perseverance
and fair ability, combined with OPP
portunity, may accomplish. The writer
knew him not more than ten or twelve
years ago, when he was plain Cecil
Rhodes, miner and speculator, at the
Kimberley diamond fields. His level
head and indomitable energy served
him well hen, and he soon became
rich, retired from active commercial
life, entered politics and was elected to
the Cape parliament. He at once be-
came q leading figure In that body, roso
rapidly in favor and public popularity,
when about four years ago he was
made premier of Cape Colony, whick
position he still retains
He has made many expeditions to the
far north interior, and since being
prime minister he has constantly used
his powerful influence in furtherance
of British interests in South Africa.
Two years ago Queen Victoria be-
slowed upon him knighthood in
recognition of these services, but the
later perpetuation of his name in
state is the most to be envied of all his
honors.
Rhodcsia, as before stated, Is COM
prised of the two native territories,
Matabele and Mashonaland The for
mer, Mutabele, was for many years un-
der the dcspotic rule of the renowned
Lobengula, the most powerful as well
as the most cruel of modern African
monarchs. With his army of $4,000
thoroughly disciplined troops, he was
a veritable African Sitting Bull, and
gave the English no small amount of
trouble. Had his army been equipped
with modern implements of war the
birth of Rhodesia would doubtless have
been considerably deferred, if not in
definitely postponed But like the
long, dark procession of South African.
monarchs, including the ill-fatcd
Ceteyuayo, which had gone before
him, the naughty Lobengula was over
come, submitted to the pale-face, ac-
ceptcd the scarlet coat and annuity of
rum and tobacco, and very soon after
ward completed the example by sud-
denly dying.
Rhodesia lies entirely within the
tropical belt, extending north from the
tropic of Capricorn to the Zambesi
river, bordered on the east by n strip
of alleged Portuguese territory, which
separates it from the Indian ocean;
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

delta. Neither Germany nor Portugal
ias shown much aptitude in success
tul African colonization. Neither has
made much Roadway in gaining either
the fear or respect of the native tribes
indeed it is asserted that both pay
tribute to certain native chieftains for
the honor and privilege of airing their
colors over designated territories.
On the other hand, wherever the
British standard has been planted evil
dences of civilization have at once be-
come manifest. From Table bay,
with his face to the north, the British
pioneer has steadily moved onward.
Griqualand west, wherein are located
the famous Kimberley diamond mines,
became his first conquest. Then,
one after the other, he absorbed
Betshuanaland, Pandoland, Basuto-
land, and finally zululand, the domin-
ions Of the fierce and justly-dreadcd
Ceteyuayo. And his last exploit con-
sistsin having created new state from
the two conquered native territories,
Matnbele and Mashonaland This in.
fant state has been christened Rhode
sia. This name was given it in recog-
milton of the services of Sir Cecil
Rdoces. Who has been the moving
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

vestige of that ancient civilization van
ished from the earth, and the place
which knew it became the theater of
the most groveling and stubborn igno-
rance and barbarism within the entire
dominion of the Dark Continent"
But in the dispensation of human
affairs it would seem that wise and
beneicent Providence had fairly COM
pensated for the loss of this early civil
lization in the north by giving birth to
one more modern and vigorous and
permanent in the southern extremity
of the continent, and which is now
making rapid strides northward
From the establishment of Cape Col
ony by Great Britain in the early part
of this century, modern civilization in
Africa may be said to date. The terri
tory of the original Cape Colony was
small in area, and many years elapsed
before any perceptible progress had
been made. But British pluck and en-
terprise are not easily daunted; and
slowly, step by step, these sturdy pio-
neers penetrated the surrounding will
derness, teeming with savage beasts,
and yet more savage tribes of men,
and began the task of subduipg both.
The hand of friendship was ever ex-
tended to native rulers which, it is sad
to say, was less frequently accepted
than rejected.
In the latter case the native ruler
was summarily thrashed into subjec-
ton, given scarlet coat and an annu-
ity OF rum and tobacco, which never
failed to insure his friendship for life.
1t was thus, from a small and discour-
aging beginning, that large and prom
Using country has been opened to the
world, one which will afford happy
homes for millions yet unborn.
South Africa proper may be defined
as extending from Cape Agulhas and,
Algoa bay, in the south, to the Fam
besi river, in the north, and from Cape
Frio,.in the west, to the delta of the
Zambesi, in the cast. This territory
embraces an area of over l,SOO, 900
square miles. While many native tribes
still roaEa in portions of this vast terri
tory, they all acknowledge allegiance
to some civilized power, and all the
worst types of barbarism have disap-
peared. The British flag is the emblem
of authority over the greater portion of
this country. Germany has a strip
along the west coast, while for many
years Portugal has had a nominal con-
troll over a considerable territory along
the east coast, including the Zambesi
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
GAME ON THE PLAINS OF MAsuoNALAND.

and on the west it infringes on the
possessions of the British South Afri-
can company.
The capital Of Rhodesia is Salisbury,
town already claiming considerable
pretensions. 1t is pleasantly situated
near the eastern slope of the Fura noun
tains and is in touch with the world by
means of the telegraph wire. There
are other towns and numerous mining
camps in the new state. The country
is mostly high and updulating, and the
climate, though tropical, is much tenn
pered by this circumstance, and no
valid reason exists why white man
should not enjoy as perfect health in
Rhodesla as in any other part of South
Africa. Game in every variety peculiar
to Africa may be found in this region.
While South Africa offers rare in
lucement for farming and stock raising
his fact alone could never have led to
the phenomenal development of a coun-
try so remote and little known to the
world.
The discovery of the fabulous dia-
mond deposits in Griqualand west,
back in the early '7Os, thrilled tho
world and brought to the scene armies
OF hardy, adventurous men from every
quarter thereof. But when hundreds
OF square miles of ground had been
overturned and searched, and the spark
ling gems had been traced to the parent
mine, where Kimberley has since sprung
up, many disappointed miners organ
izn1 rr0Gnantinfr a,tia nd .
the north
No more diamonds were found, but
soon rich discoveries of gold were
reported These were principally To-
Gated within the territory of the Boer
state, the Transvaal republic. Being a
long distance from the scaboard, and
no other mode of transportation for
food supplies or machinery than by
the slow OK team, these new gold
mines were somewhat slow in develop
ment. But capital was soon attracted,
and the construction of railroads be-
gan. Now these gold fields are reached
by rail both from Cape Town and
Natal; and Johannesburg, the seat OF
the principal mining industry, which
ten years ago was a desert waste, is
now hourishing city of more than go.
900 inha abitants, and her adjacent
mines are yielding an output Of a.out
S3,000,000 worth of gold per month.
But the thirst for gold is Unsuitable;
still northward, with rifle and pick,
the prospector has pressed, following
the enchanted lead through parchcd
desert and across mountain range, into
Mashonaland and Matabele, where it
is declared the true and original Eldo-
RADIO has been found. That most mar
velous deposits of gold have been
located in this region there is no deny
ing; but the actual yielding capacity of
these discoveries cannot be estimated
until proper mining machinery has
been brought to operate upon them
At all events the new discoveries have
been the means Of giving to the world
OF nations a new state, Rhodesia.
i w
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
THE TRUE ELDORADo.
Gold Hunters Say ft Is Located In
South Africa
Tho Marvellous Development OF " Country
of Great Possibilities How tho
New State of Rhodesla
Was Formed.
Special South African Letter.

When the world was new, and human
effort and endcavor far less developed
and robust than now, the highest civil
li2ation to which man had attained had
its seat in northeastern Africa. But it
fell into decadencc, and its final and
complete obliteration was fastened by
the advent of Mohammedanism with
It's pernicious slave traffic, savage ma.
tive powers and devastating wars. And
so, in the lapse of centuries, the last
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

The difference in valuation of prop
eaty at the last census was very re.
marlsable. In some states the assess
ment was no more than twenty five per
cent. OF the real value of the property.
while in other cases it is believed to
have been as high as the selling price.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Up to Date.

The fly that once through Tara's halls
Went buz2ing sad and lone
Now has myriad OF friends.
family full grownl
And when old Tara falls asleep.
On each warm summer day.
They meet on his bald patio and daaos
Ta-ra-ra boom -de-lye
Pittsburgh Telegraph.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Thought 1t wns Hubby.

Police lnspector-It was very pluckv
of you, ma'am, to have set upon the
burglar and so ably captured him. but
need you have injured him to the ex-
tent of necessitating his removal to a
hospital?
Lady-Ilow did | know it was q
burglar? I'd been waiting up for three
hours for my husband. l thought it
was him!-Comic Cuts.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Tho Coveted Erect.

The Lady Cycler-George, how do I
look in my new boomers?
George romptly)-Hideous.
The Lady Cycler with joy)-Gcorge,
dear, how good of you to say so!-Chi-
cago Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

She can wear our shoes and jackets.
Our collars and cravats:
She can wear our trousers.
And the latest styles OF hats.
Each mannish fad and fancy
She copies II she can,
But she cannot raise mustache
Or grow whiskers like u man,
N. Y. World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
THE NEW WoMAN-FoRCE OF HABIT.
THEOLOGICAL.

Bessie-Papa, what is unit?
Papa (reflectively)-Well, one is a
unit
Then Katc's young man is a Uni
tSrian, isn't hep"
How SOP"
because you said he was looking out
for number one all the time. ."-Texas
Siftings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

Nife-You told that gentleman you'd
charge by the day for movin' his ,ur-
niture. Why don't you charge by the
load, like you used to?
Husband Ia furniture mover)-.That
new horse is ballsy.-N. Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
On the Installment Plan.

II have come to ask for your daugh-
ter's hand, Mr.. Herricls," said young
Waller, nervously.
20, well, you can't have it," said Her
sick. I'm not doing out my daugh-
ter on the installment plan. When
you feel that you can support the
whole girl you may call again.
uarper's Bazar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

De Sappy-I don't understand why
some people require so much sleep. I
can get along with four hours
Miss Redbud-The body doesn't re-
quire nearly 50 much rest as the brain.
Brooklyn Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Summer Love.

Marjorie-That young man staying
at the other cottage seems awfully nice.
Madge-But he's SO slow. You would
hardly believe it, but he has been out
with me twice, and we're not engaged
yet.-Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

He-I would love to go abroad on our
wedding trip, dearest, but the very
thought of seasickness unmans me.
She-Don't let it disturb you bit,
darling. am never seasick.-Brools-
lyn Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Proof Positive.

Little Tommy - Mamma, papa has
been drinking.
Mother-What makes you think SOP
Tommy-lIe said that you were an
angel.-Texas SiftinCs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Madam Was rot ut Home.

"Who is the master of this house?"
asked the agent of the man who an
swered his ring.
WELL" was the cautious response, in
a resigned tone, II am the husband and
father. Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

Mrs. McBride-George, dear, what
sort of game do pot-hunters go after2
Mr., McBride-Do you mean jackpot
hunters, love?-N Y. World
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Fond of some Pets.

She-Yes, l am very fond of pets.
He-lndecdl What, may ask, Ia
your favorite animal?
She tfranhly) = Man. - Illustrated
Fashion Review
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

Nodd-l've had plumbers in my
house for week.
Todd-What are they trying to doP
Nodd-Judging from appearances, I
should say they were trying to make
my cellar over into an aquarium
Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
A Lovers Eyes.

Groom-I guess that man we just
passed is married
Bride-Why do you think so?
Groom-Ile merely glanced at you
y. Y. WeelklY
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Daddy,s Fishing DAYS Over.

"Is your daddy doin' much flshin'
these days?"
mo; he's paralyzed an he can't lie
like he used TO. Atlanta Constitution.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
Fortunate Papa.

~ would send you a kiss, papa"
wrote little Lucy, who was away on o
visit, but | have been eating onions"
Chicago Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

The man who says that talk is cheap
Perchance forgets tho price
That he has often had to pay
For medical advice
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10
"Who is it, Rosy?"

W no 10 II' IIOSy
That's the gal wot wun medal for
chewing bit er gum fer twenty-four
hours without stoppin'. She's got a
sweater on and is a-trainin' to eat fifty
sponge cakes widout drinlsin' a drop o.
water. Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-08-10

Miss Model-Do you need model,
sir?
Old Persimmons-No, only paint
flowers and fruit.
Miss M.-WeV, I'm peach, see!-
Truth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-11-14

cleaning There have been some minor
alterations and repairs, however, OF
which the most important was the cut
ting of an entrance directly into the
Blue room from the portico on the south
front of the mansion, This is intended
to be used as a private entrance lor
members of the cabinet and their ladles,
members of the diplomatic corps and
ladies who are specially invited to as
sist the president and his wife at state
receptions, so as to enable them to en-
ter the White House without being
compelled to pass through the crowded
front entrance and corridors, where
these specially favored persons have
sometimes in the past been compelled
to struggle with the crowd for half
an hour before being able to reach the
receiving party
Early in the summer Colonel John
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-11-14

Is rather the worse for wear and the
carpet Is beginning to look rather
shabby In places, especially near the
door, where 1t is daily trodden by hum
dreds Of eXcursIonlsts and slghtseers.
This room, as well as many others in
the house, was carpeted during Presl-
dent Harrisons administration, Mrs.
Harrison giving her personal attention
to the selection of the carpets, as she
did to the superintendent Of the elab-
crate decorative work which was done
IN the entrance corridor and some Of
the parlors during her husbands term
of Office.
The official part Of the house has
been made thoroughly clean for the
occupancy Of the president and his cler-
ical force during the winter, but In
spite of all the fresh varnlsh, which
has been literally applied to the wood
work, 1t has shabby appearance 1t
had been proposed to re-carpet both
the cabinet room and the presidents
office, but Mr.. Cleveland would not APP
prove the expenditure of the money,
and the old carpets will have to remain
although that In the office shows very
clearly the effect of the tread Of the
thousands Of ofiice-seekers who have
entered that room during the past two
administrations with high, hopes des-
tined in many instances to be blasted.
The appearance of the outside of the
house has been greatly improved. The
new asphalt pavements, which have
replaced the uneven fiagstone side
walks leading Up TO the mansion from
the streg'I giy~ a much more tidy APP
pearance to the grounds, and the fresh
coat Of white paint with which the en-
tire outside of the building has been
Vered makes it glisten in the sunlight
LITE a structure of snow
Keeping the White House white Is
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-11-14
OHIO WHITECAPs.

They Chastise wife Beaten and
DrunIzard and Leave Him Hanging.
Thomas Humphreys, a weak-minded
old man, residing on the eastern out
skirts Of East Liverpool, was taken
from his house last week by white
cap mob, terribly beaten and left for
dead. Humphreys and his wife fire.
quently quarreled while under the in
fluence of liquor. The gang dragged
the old man from his bed, clothed only
in his night shirt, and in his bare feet
compelled him to walk to a lonely spot,
where they beat him numerically and
left him hanging to his wrists from the
limb of a tree. Humphreys finally.
worked himself loose and went to a.
neighboring pottery for assistance.
His head, shoulders and back bear sick
ening evidences of the cruel treatment.
and his injuries are serious. There is.
no cleW to his assailants.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-11-14

one of the most difficult tasks which
the superintendent Of buildings and
grounds has to perform. 1t is painted
every year or two but, though wash
ington is cleaner than almost any other
city in the country, and is almost free
from coal smoke, the white paint soon
takes on a soiled appearance, and the
hooks and corners, especially about the
columns of the great portico, over the
main entrance are favorite resorts for
insects, which adorn them with nests,
webs and cocoons, in spite of all that
can be done by the attaches Of the house
to brush them down. Occasionally q
pair of sparrows begin the construction
Of a nest at the top of one of the col
umns, but they never get much further
that beginning, for the foundations OF
their home are destroyed as fast as they
can lay them, and they soon become dis
Outraged, and seek another site for
their house.
AS the result of the labors Of corps
Of painters the entire outside Of the
house is now white as white paint can
make it, and will remain fairly clean
until the dust and insects of next sum
mer make their annual attack upon it,