The herald., 1896-02-26
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SAN Francisco. Feb 25.-For Southern Call
fornia: Fair, Wednesday; cooler in the north
west portion; cooler Wednesday night; fresh
to brisk westerly winds.
Books free. In this issue of The HERALD
is published list of 200 standard works,
books handsomely and substantially bound
In gold stamped cloth. A few thousand of
these volumes will be given away free OF
cost. AS these books formerly retailed for
81, the supply will not last long. All low
ers of good literature should make their
selections at once. For full particulars see
two-column announcement on another
page.
The news from Sacramento that the
primary election law had been declared
invalid by the supreme court was received
with much satisfaction about the court
house yesterday. 1t is claimed by the dis.
trict attorney that the decisions so far nave
no bearing on the four-year terms as this
great many lawyers and others who have
studied the subject, insist that it is in di-
rect line, and that when the point is raised
the four-year terms will go glimmering.
Lewis Norton while standing in front of
the Orpheum theater one Sunday last July
suddenly missed valuable Gordon setter
dog. He advertised his loss unsuccess-
fully. A few days ago he received a letter
from A. b. Hanson of Chicago that the
canine was in his possession How 1t came
there and to Hanson is a mystery to be yet
solved.
Will Silver at the Ratio of Sixteen to
One Benefit the Wage-earning Glasses? is
subject for debate on Sunday evening at
Illinois hall, Sixth street and Broadway,
S. H. Waldron, of Los Angeles, affirma-
tive. and Job Haniman, of San Francisco,
negative.
Fred Emerson Brooks and ]. Williams
Macy repeated last night at simpson taber-
nacle the entertainment they gave on Sat-
urday evening. A number of new features
were introduced, which, with the old ones,
delighted large and appreciative audi
ence.
DR.. Carlos Martyr will give his lecture,
entitled The New Woman, today at pm.
in the First Baptist church, corner of Sixth
street and Broadway. This will be the
last opportunity of hearing this gifted
man. All are cordially invited.
While crowd was listening to harangue
by a street preacher last night lady bicy-
clist in attempting to pass between a car
and the congregation knocked one of the
listeners over. No one was hurt.
The cable slot has been removed at the
crossing of the Grand avenue and Trac-
ton lines at Eighth street and Grand ave-
nue. for IL space of some feet and new
crossing put in.
workmen were Yesterday engaged in
running through the telephone company's
conduits at Third and Main and Spring
streets the lead pipe which covers the
wires.
The condition of George Varcoe was not
80 satisfactory yesterday. His recollection
was not 80 clear, and he did not appear to
be as bright as he was on the previous day.
There was no session of the board of SUI
pervisors yesterday, most of the members
being out on business in their several dis
tricts.
Five arrests were made for drunkenness
last night by the police.
San Luis Obispo excursion March g.
Oh. come for a trip to the mountains in
spring,
tallyho ride, luncheon fit for a king;
fine spread at "Ramona," and maybe a
ball,
The expense?-Oh, my! simply nothing at
all;
A drive on the beach and sail on the bay
With lady named Phillips-Oh, come,
come away!
Tickets on sale, offices Santa Fe and Pa
cific Coast steamship. Round-trip fare, in
cluding one day at Ramona, $3.50.
The Massachusetts Benefit Life associa.
ton of Boston insures lives on tie natdral
premium plan. Issues most liberal poll
cies,$ 900 to $50, 600 cash dividends; cash
surrender values no restrictions; MONITOR
feitable; incontestable-an absolute policy
for definite amount. Special agents
wanted. d. II. nancy general dRSnts Cur-
rer building, PIP West Third street.
School teachers of city and county schools
should take advantage of the special offer
at Lichtenberger's art emporium, 1O7
North Main street. This week you can pur.
chase beautifully framed picture of any
patriot. author or composer for only 81.
Moonlight trip tonight over the Mount
Lowe railway to Alpine Tavern. Come all
day; after evening entertainment those de-
string can reach Pasadena and Los An
geles by 1880 pm. See Pasadena and
Los Angeles Electric Railway and Ter
minal time tables.
Two hundred and fifty girls wanted, over
in benefit entertainment. Report to Miss
Naoma Alfrey. 226 South Spring street,
Thursday afternoon only.
DIR. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson block,
first floor, rooms 1873, 1874. 135. Special
attention given to obstetrical cases and all
diseases Of women and children. Elec-
tricity scientifically used. Consultation
hours, ] to 5. Tel. 1277.
Next week we prepare for our decoration,
and all wall pictures must be removed,
ind we will offer bigger bargains than ever
on that stock, as we'll as on all other
pictures, frames, etc. George Elliott, 421
South Spring street.
For to introduce the Alhambra shoe we
are retailing at wholesale prices $4,000
worth of shoes to close out this lot we have
made on hand at 11I% North Main street.
Alhambra Shoe Manufacturing company.
Why buy ready made clothing when you
can get suits made to order for $l2.5O?'
Pants, $4. Big assortment new spring
goods to select from. E. w. Belts, mer-
chant tailor, 444 South Spring street.
DR.. John A. B. Wilson of the First M. e.
church will preach the convention sermon
Thursday morning. Sankey and Stebbins
will sing. Convention opens at 8 80 a. M,
at Simpson tabernacle.
Gendron '96 model bicycle, 500; ReIi-
ance '96 model bicycle, $75; Juveniles '96
model bicycle, $50 and $35, at Southern
California Arms Co., 1l3 w. First st., Los
Angeles.
Adams Bros, dentists, 239x South
Spring street. Painless filling and extract
ing. Best sets of teeth from So to $40.
Hours to 8: Sundays 10 to II.
Subscribe for The HERALD and get lot
in the growing town of Lancaster. Plats
on exhibition at HERALD land department.,
23O15 S. Spring street. room 8.
Cheer up! You can yet be happy. Eat
at the Raiston. Hundreds do. Meals 25c.
Orchestra music each evening.
Attend the auction sale this morning of
elegant furniture at ia South Hope street.
G. M. Stevens, auctioneer.
For breakfast tomorrow eat pure food
Gemiet; drink pure food collee. Sold by
all grocers.