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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
CHINESE GIRL FOR SALE.

If anybody wishes to buy little Chinese
girl they have chance at the fishing camp
on tho bay shore, near Brooks Island. The
little girls mother is Mrs. Ping, and the child
is named Pho. She is about II years old, and
her mother says that she will take $500 for her
at the camp, although when she brings her to
San Francisco in few months she will ask
$1,000.
The mother who contemplates this inhuman
act is about 35 years of age. She makes no
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
A MODEST LIFE-sAvER.

THE HEROIC ACT OF YOUNG MAN AcKNowLr
EDGED BY GRATEFUL MOTHER.
To the Editor of the San Francisco CdtE-SIRi
1 ask you to print word of thanks for me in
THE CALL of the brave act which q young man
did the other day. Last Wednesday afternoon
pla ying, when he accidentally fell overheard,
and but for the timely rescue by young man
who plunged off the wharf he would have been
drowned. The brave rescuer gave my sons
playmates his name as George II. Thompson,
but gave no address. ! therefore ask you to
print word of thanks for me. IL. B. s.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
A HANDSOME CAPE.

Of all the different length capes of this sea-
son the one shown here is the most popular
for dressy capes. 1t is cut circular, thus avoid
ing seams and making a delightful model for
the home dressmaker. OF course, if narrow
goods, such as satin, is used seam in the
center back is necessary. The goods and
lining may be laid face to face stitched around
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Take the Northern Pacific to all points East.
Lowest rates to Minnesota and Dakota points
Upholstered tourst-cars, Pullman palace and din
ing cars all trains. Two fast through trains
daily; time to Chicago shortened six hours For
tickets and information call on T. K. Stateler, 638
Market street. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

England was careful to make no ad-
vances 10 Soudan until she had made sure
Egypt would guarantee the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

All Of our Eastern exchanges are begin
ming to speak of spring with profound
pessimism.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Georgia reports prospects of the biggest
peach crop she has ever had, but she
hasn't got it across her frost line yet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Teacher-what is meant, Johnnie, by the
saying ''the sun never sets on England's fag?"
Johnnie-I guess it means the suns afraid to
leave it alone in the dark near anybody else's
boundary-line.-Puck.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Up to date Carlisle has not declined to
be Pr esidential candidate, and probably
thinks that as good way to retire from
politics as any other.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

However the House may act to- day on
the Cuban question the debate on it will
never end until Cuba is free.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

A Republican administration promises
no millennium, but in com parlson with
that of Cleveland 1t will seem like one.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

ALI Massachusetts is clamoring to Con-
gress for big, new drydock in Boston
harbor, so all California should clamor for
big, new drydock in San Francisco Bay,
and then the two commonwealths could
make the weIkin ring from ocean to ocean
and stir up all the Nation by their shout
ing.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

"I HAVE found Hoods Pills unsqualed. I
always keep them in the house and recommend
them to my friends" Mrs. Vernon Upton, 73o
Pine ST., San Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

In South Africa tramps are called
"wasters," and that is just about what
they are.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Judging from the tone of the papers OF
the State, Texas is liable to go for the Pop
uIists this year with the intention of stay
ing with them.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

1t is hardly necessary for the Junta to
practice steps for Lanigans ball, as Rainey
will make the gang dance when he comes
home.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

If Russia is permitted to make the trea-
ties she wishes with Turkey and China she
will not care much who gets Europe Or
who pays the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

If there were the slightest possibility OF
an office in the Democrat tic Presid entail
nomination it would not have to take to
the woods in search of man.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

If the European war rumors were traced
to their source they might be found to
originate in the literary bureau of a syndi-
cate trying to boom the lead market.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

II Democracy can do nothing else with
its Presidential nomination it might make
a bond issue of it and get Morgan to
take il.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Massachusetts is surprised to find how
solid she Is for Tom Reed, and, according
to the Boston Journal, she has never be-
fore known such unanim ity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Trade has not revived as rapidly with
the spring as was expected, but consider
ing the dose Democracy gave it the signs
OF recovery are quite cheering.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

1t is evident from the Eastern weather
reports that too many poets over in that
section have been writing Hail, gentle
spring."
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

To understand the Democra tic situation
thoroughly it must be borne in mind that
the party is as badly off for platform
planks as it is for Presidential timber.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

the bottom and the fronts in seam turned
flgns = s1de n out on and pressed. An interlining OF
wished. ~ insu ~
Kuihes OF black lace adorn the cape of black
waist. ~ oo" 'no
Al iavorite and extremely chic trimming is
white lace over black chiffon mt on very f,,,I
gathered into the neckband. A second rnffi a
OF eninon not quite SO deep as the lace lies
over Ci ~ ana iu!l ruche finishes the neck.
o1 o1isrs Oh net or chiffon heavily spangled
ane i uresSy garment over black satin; these
make GOOD trimming where it is necessary 10
save save iatDof ior they may be had in endless
icy oI designs and prices. A wide ribbon
s saSnsiea through the center makes fashion,
able s finish for the neck, but it must be very
tuii, t at least two and half yards being needed
~, t,o 'ne ~ lnene alone, with yard and half to
TWO yards Tor bow if one is desired.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
CALIFORNIA glace fruits. soc lb. Townseud'A'

SPECIAL information daily to manufactursil
business houses and public men by the Prsss
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The X ray has been turned on wine in
France, with the result that it disclosed
the presence OF 'fucbsine" in almost
every sample of claret photographed, and
it would seem therefore that the science
which teaches men to make chemical
adulterations has been at last met by
bigger science that will knock it out.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
"Mrs. wins1ow's Soothing Syrup"

"Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing Syrup"
Has been used over so years by millions of mothers
for their children while Teethng with perfect sue
1t soothes the child, sofens the gums, ailays
Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates the Bowels and
is the best remedy for Diarrhpas, whether arising
from teething other causes. For sale by Drug
gists In every part OF the world. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Celebrating the birthday of Jefferson for
the purpose OF arousing enthusiasm for
the Cleveland administration is the most
futile degradation OF noble thought to
an ignoble end that even Democracy was
ever guilty Of
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

eWaiter-Wasn't your dinner satisfactory, sir?
Guest from the country dn dazed sort OF
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Ii the thirty years of Republican su-
premacy had not tablished the credit of
the country on a firm foundation, four
years of Democracy would have ruined it
utterly.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Joseph Chamberlain not only lacks a
university education, but had not even the
training of high school. He has, how
ever, e 6rst-class get-there education. for
starting in business at Is he was rich
enough to retire at 3S, and then began
that career in politics which has made him
one of the foremost men in Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

CoRoNADo.-Atmosphere is perfectly dry, soft
and mild and is entirely free from the mists COM
mon further north. Round-trip tickets. by steam
ship including fifteen days board at the Hotel del
Coronado, $50; longer stay 81 SO per day. Apply
New Montgomery St. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Three years of Democratic government
have given us bad tariff, an insolvent
trea sury, growing debt and disordered
currency, so it is not to be wondered that
the chief cry OF the campaign will be ''turn
the fools out"
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Reno Gazette celebrates the round
ing OF its twentieth year by making an in
structive comparison between the sturdy
pioneer struggles of twenty years ago and
the present bustling aspect of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Ontario Observer has begun its
eighth volume as enthusiastic as ever over
the superb attractions Of that part of the
State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Amador Record has entered upon its
fifth volume with bright prospects.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

1t is said that while the population of
the South in the last twenty years has in
creased only "a per cent, the school
attendance has increased 130 per cent, and
this fact has probably good deal to do
with the increased Republican vote in that
section
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Clara-Mr. Nicefellow said my face was
classic. What is classic7
Dera-Oh, most anything old.-Good News.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

There may not be full freedom OF the
press in Russia, but as the st. Petersburg
Viedomosti has been permitted to call the
British in Africa "bloodthirsty civilizers"
it Is evident that language in that country
is not altogether restricted.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Raines liquor law will throw a good
many bartenders out of employment in
New York, but it is believed compensation
will be found in the fact that the enforce
ment OF the measure will require enough
special agents to give them all job.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Los Angeles Express has issued a
superb special edition in celebration of its
twenty-tifth anniversary.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Mary Lynde Craig, the accomplished
wife of Scipio Craig, editor of the Rediands
Carograph, is writing series of bright let
ters about Florida to that paper.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Fresno Republican announces that
Clovis is rapidly building up. The new
$4,000 schoolhouse will soon be completed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

Inc Los Angeles Journal announces that
the Cahuenga dummy road has been sold
TO the company owning the recently con-
solldated electric road connecting Los
Angeles and Santa Monica, and that event.
uaily 1t will be converted into an electric
road.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

NEW TO-DAY.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Healdsburg Tribune begins its ninth
year with the record of prosperous and
useful career.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Santa Ynez argus has entered upon
its ninth year with all the hope and yigor
that have so ably sustained it in the past,
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The announcement is made that Wright
u. Bresee OF Fresno has acquired an in
terest in the Jackson Ledger, and that the
paper is soon to be converted into daily.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Woodland Mail calls attention to a
modest enterprise which is prospering
there and which teaches an eloquent les
son of the resources of that section. It is
a broom factory, turning out hundred
dozen brooms month and selling them
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

1t is rumored that John N. Larkin, an
able newspaper man of large experience
and at present publisher of the Sunday
Leader of Sacramento, is about to start
new morning daily there.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The San Bernardino Times-Inder is urg-
ing its people to accept proposition
made by Eastern Gamers to erect q can
merry if bonus OF $4,000 is subscribed,
to which the company will add $25, 600
The offer was made to Redlands, but the
people there have been slow to respond.
Evening journal., 1896-01-13
WAS BRUTALLY BEATEN.
LOUISA RoDMAN NOW IN THE HOS.
FlTAL AND RUSH IN JAIL

A Ragman who Numerically Beat the
Woman with whom He Livsd-she
Suffered for n Week Before Being
Discovered Other Gases In MunioIpai
Court.
A psd case OF brutality came TO the
NOTICE Of the police authorities Saturday
evening when a man named William 4
Lewis complained to the chief and
Captain Kane that there was a
woman at No 626 Lord street
who was IN terrible condition,
the result Of beating at the bands
Of her common law husband Ohioer
Donohue was sent TO investigate and
found q woHan, Loulsa Rodman, lyinR
on bad at the house named, In a semi.
conscious condition, with q deep cut on
her head, both eyes closed. one ear ca,
open and her body badly bruised. She
was sent TO the Homeopathic Hospital.
Valentine Rneh, a ragmsu, with whom
the woman lived. WAS arreated for sd
mlnistsring the beating IL was learned
one week ago be had a quarrel with
another woman and she got the better OF
him. Then he took his spite out
on Louisa. Since thon she
has bsen lying In bed In the condition In
which shs was found Rush was
arralrned Ia Municipal Court this morn
Ing and pleaded not guilty As tho woman
was not able to sppsAr against hin he
was held In $500 bail fer hearing
Thursdsy morning
William Cottlngham Was charged with
diEordsrly conduct at the depot. he
pleaded Ignorance Of any such acts and
was fined SO and costs.
James Hogan. oolored. was charged
with stealing an overcost valued At Sls
from Dan lei Dutton. The latter was not
In court and the case was postponed
until this evening bail bslng axsd in
5000
Evening journal., 1896-01-13

had notified Mr.. Wsrtsy, whose duty 1 t
was to repair broken tracks and frogs
that the frog on Eleventh street bridge
was broken. There was no current on
the bridge at the time Of the accident
I was of for about two weeks Then
( Superintendent Heger put me on "a
conductor, and two weeks later was
laid off
"Aifeed Dannenhaussr. foreman Of ths
track gang, told mo at the p, w. a b.
stRtisn-"
Here Mr.. Salisbury obi clsd, was
overrulsd by the court, and tosk an sx-
ception.
DannRnhRuer tsld me that l should
not blame the company toe much, bat
that should blame him with IT, De said
It was his place IS we'll as the ceEpAny' s
to hx the frog Further he told me that
the bolts had bssn taken cut OF the frog
and the section laid down for ne to run
ever. I had said to him, AL, II zen had
Fixed the track as you promised to do
would not have been hurt
Before l was hurt my weekly earnings
averaged $i2 90, and / weighed 2l5
pounds Now / only weigh 1S0 pounds ="
Witness then described his injuries
and pains, and exhibited his injured aud
he pisss arm to the conrt and jury DR..
! Pierce examined 1t In behal. ef the
company.
Mr. Salisbury subjected him to 4 rigid
cross examination relative 20 the condi
tlon OF the tracks en- the bridge. Wright
wRs an hrtful dodgsr, but finally Mr.
salisbury pinned him down to an
admission that the freq was broken
and the rails we're loose IN
places he WAS particularly anxious
TO shew that the sHrreut Was
bad. but the court bad ruled that ont,
and Mr. Salisbury pinned Aim dswn TO
the tracks He denied that he had his
arm around the brake.
At this juucture Mr. Salisbury intro
duced car brake on a platform, and
witness sho ned the manner In which he
was injured.
He denied that he had received over
! 500 In wages for November ana
December. 1894 and from January TO
February 2, 1895, saying that $50 would
cover all he received from the company
sftsr be was injured.
he emphatically denied that he told
Charles A. Brs 0mal that the present CON
ditiOn of bis arm was due to falling out
OF the back door OF his home, his
wife having removed tho steps
10 said be never told George
w. Spring, motorman, that be had mis-
arm wrapped around the brake Neither
did Spring warn witness OF the risk OF
such prsetlee and he reply that II he waf
hurt the company WAS rich and could
stand II.
Mr.. SALISBURY asked him II he told
John w Miller, James MoAleer and
George W. Minner that he had his arm
wrapped around tho brake when tho 80
cidsnt occurred he vehsmently denied
It.
Wright WAS still on the stand when
the noon recess WAS taken.
IL 10 understood that the company has
In it's possession release signed by the
/ plaintiff,
Evening journal., 1896-01-13
BANK PRESIDENT CLAYYOES BODY


Taken to middlstown Last Night From
Baltimore, whore he was Stricken
with Heart Failure In the Academy Of
Music.
Accompanied by Captain and Mrs. Ella
son, the body OF President Henry Clayton.
OF Citizens National Bank, Mlddlstown,
was last night taken TO that place from
Baltimore city, where Mr.. Clayton was
attacked with heart failure saturday
night In the lobby Of the Academy Of
Music and died soon aftsrward
he was In company with John N Nau.
dain, OF the Tolchester Company, and
was seizod with pains In his heart juat zs
thsy entered the academy. The body
was removed to the homs Of Mr. Nsu-
dain, 524 Sharp street
Last Tuesday Mr.. NaudaIn went TO
Baltimore and went to Annapolis TO AZ
tend the Inauguration Of Governor
Lowndsa. While at Annapolis be had an
attack Of heart failure, but recovered.
Mr.. Clayton was bern Ia Delaware and
had been president Of the Oitizsns. Bank
At Niddletown for a number of yearn
He was a director OF the colchester
Steamboat Company, Of Baltimore His
father was 4 brother Of OK United Btateu
Senator John M Clayton. Mr.. Clayton
was 81 years old He leaves a widow and
two sons. r. Thomas Clayton, OF Middle
town, and DR.. a. l.. Clayton, OF Phila-
delphla Ho WAS a prominent Mason.
While In Baltimore he Was Visiting his
relatives. Captain w. O. Eliasou,
president Of the Tolchestor Company.
and John NJ Naudain
Evening journal., 1896-01-13
rIrn prananed Rr Rohharr.

About 4. is o'clock this morning fire was
discovered in the cigar store Of OK OHicsr
Isaaa PArdse at Eleventh and Adams
streets. An alarm was sent In from bsx
No 45, and the Wecoacoe, Water Witch
and Friendship responded, the last
named going into service II was found
that tho store had been entered, evidently
by boys, who forced the front window
and left by the back door, which wal
found open by the 6remen. A lot Of stocl
aud a small sum OF money were stolen.
The loss will be about 800
Evening journal., 1896-01-13
HURT WHILE on DUTY.
A p, w. s. b. Fireman Injured in His
Dab. which is Struck Byi the FIsridR
Special.

p, w. s b. Fireman Injured in His
Dab. which is Struck Byi the FIsrida
Special.
A very singular accident occurred
Saturday night on the p, w. & B rail-
road at 4 place near Elkton called
Broad Crack, as a result OF which
Fireman Joseph X. Burke, of 4l3 g
street, southwest, Washington, is lying In
very critical condition at the Delaware
Hospital. Burke was firing engine
No IA on train No. 10, dus In Whining
ton al 06 o'clock and which struck the
curve just as the Florida spssial, running
as "Secsnd No. SO. dashed by. He was
leaning from the cab window when his
cab came in contact with q Pullman and
was wrecked.
Burkes arm was broken and his head in
jured This man was tRkon from the on
Sins when IL reached here, and after being
mpOrsrily cared for by Dr. Draper, was
removed to Delaware Hospital
TIE cause of the collision Is not clear
to railroad men. Some Of them think
that the leaning Of the trains towards
each other az thsy passed at full speed
on the curve brought them in contact
ethers that some object on the rail threw
the Pullman AgainsU engine "A and still
others think that the draw bar on the
Florida special may have slipped down
and projected from the tender.
While Burke IL in a very critical cen.
ditiOn his recovery is hoped for and will
not be unexpected.
Fireman Burke wife and son arrived
in the city at 10 16 this morning and were
taken in charge by Special Detective B
Smith, who tosk them to Delaware
Hospital in a earrisRs
Evening journal., 1896-01-13
IT LOOKS BAD FOR HIN.
CHARGED WITH USING THE MAIL
FOR SWlNDLlNG PURPOSES.

Charles II. Perry in Custody for Alleged
Crooked Dealings with Uncle SANS
Soldiers in nIontans-Thoy Sent Money
for POiish and Never Got Any Return
Perry said to Have Served = Term.
II the April term Of the United States
Court here a man named Charles n.
Perry, alias Henry Perry, was indicted
on four charges for swindhng through
the mails. On one charge he was fined
$500 and enc year in jail, the other
charges being held up. The Judge
warned kim at the tins that Is he Wa
caught again he would shave to suffer 70 A.,
than too
About two weeks ago Chief DolRn re-
csivsd a letter from q United States
solaisr named Bassee locRtsd at Fert
Custer, Montana, stating shat numerous
soldiers there had sent moasy to q
Charles d. Perry, box No 1853, Wilmington
post tfiice for polish for buttons, ETC., in
answer to Advertisements inserted in
Western papers. No word was over
heard Of these Investments.
Chief Dolsn had the matter looked into
and sscertsined from thu postofiic cs
inspector that Perry had been In the
tolls bsfsre This morning he called for
bis mail and Chief Dolan was rsndy for
him Sergeant Evans and Officer Heal were
sent to make the arrest and found him In
Bshringer's bGrbsr shop. They took him
In custody and later turned him ever to
United States Marshal Lannan, who will
hold him uatil he c.n come before
Commissioner s Rodmond Smith Chief
Dolan has received post Office order for
money signed by Perry and believes be
did big busineEs.
Perry claims that be is lesitimAtely In
business making this polish, and that hs
filed the orders sent him, but that tSo
stuff must haVs gone astray. The
indictments held mp against him aud on
which he may be retired for number Of
years are for working in green goods It
looks bad fer hin.
Evening journal., 1896-01-13
HoIInese Conventiop.

A three days hollneIs convsnsisn will
be held Ia the hall OF the HOLINESS
ChristlAn Association, corner Front and
Madison strssts, commsnsing to MORO "
and continuing until Thursday night
The presiding elder. Rev. Jonas Trum
bauer, Of Philsdelphia. will be ia charge,
assisted by Elders James Rsderavss, OF
Conshohvoken. Pa, T J. J Wright. ei
PhiladelPhia, Harry Osborn, OF Coates
vile, Il. p Peters. Of Ffselaud, NJ L.
Stewart, Andrew Dillon, Of WILMINGTON,
@ @ Brown, Of Indiana, Mrs Ella Noes.
Conskohocken. These mestinHs will be
held on non dsnominatlonsl lines, and
Christians Of every name are cordially
invited. Six services will bs held daily.
Testimony meetings, m, 2 aud 2 p
M. Preaching, 10 30 q no, 8 and s p.
m. Lunch and supper viii be provided
for strangers
Evening journal., 1896-01-13
Maryland TItns,sss win Not Come.

At the time Of the death OF little John
Wesley Williams. the littls colsrsd lad
whose death occurred at tho Delaware
Hospital as the result Of marked neglect
on the part OF his relatives at Eden, Nd
where he wss hurt by a railroad train,
Deputy Coroner Chandler decided to hold
an INQUEST and with that end In view
empaEeled jury. which then adjourned
until Al attempt could be made to get
witnesses from Elem. This Was found 70
be an impossibllity and the Jury will
roconveue tomorrow aud take the testl
mony Of those parties who were eonver-
sGnt with his condition when he reached
here and bis suhsrquen death
Evening journal., 1896-01-13
rhs osmpAny WIN o..tr.I,zs.

The question Of reorganization called
togother number Of the stool
holders Of the Wilmington Dental
Misunderstanding Co., saturday after
noon. whom the plans Of rssrganiza
tlon submittsd to a comnlttes named by
them were discussed. None OF tAer
were accepted hsWsver, It being hually
decided 10 pstitien Judge Wales OF the
Unitsd States Court TO direct the G!rsrd
Life Iasursnes, Annuity and Trust Co.,
20 at onos ssll the stock, merchandise,
sts Of the several branches OF the com
pany, and apply proeesds to paying the
oompany's debts Ths business OF the
company will then be confined to VII
niuRton